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by Published on February 10th, 2010 18:33
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The $500 16GB, Wi-Fi only iPad costs Apple less than half that to build, according to a recent component breakdown from iSuppli. And for the 64GB 3G iPad, Apple clears nearly $500 in profit. Here's how it breaks down:
This will no doubt be updated once iSuppli and others are able to do a teardown of an actual device, but those estimated profit margins are pretty stunning, particularly on the higher-end models. iSuppli also points out that the 32GB versions of the iPad only cost $30 more to make than their 16GB counterparts, yet retail for $100 more—a good indication that that's where they expect the sweet spot to be in the market.
Goes a long way to explaining why Apple's so willing to be flexible on the price, no? ...by Published on February 10th, 2010 18:30
via Eurogamer
SouthPeak has announced that 3D Dot Game Heroes will launch in Europe on 14th May, just a few days after its US release.
The game is already available in Japan, hence we've already reviewed it. 7/10, since you're asking.
3D Dot Game Heroes is a PS3 action adventure game in the retro style. Expect pretty visuals, massive weapons and some fun parodies of classic Japanese RPGs.
Those who just can't wait might like to get themselves along to the Midlands MCM Expo, taking place at the Telford International Centre on 20th February. There you'll be able to go hands-on with the game, a first for Europe. ...by Published on February 10th, 2010 18:26
via Eurogamer
Nippon Ichi America has said it will rename its quirky PSP title "Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This?" immediately due to a "conflict of interest with an existing IP".
This applies to the original game, released last year (check out our review), and the sequel, which has been delayed to 4th May in the US to implement the change.
The game has also been pulled from the US PlayStation Store until it can be re-branded. The new name is "What Did I Do to Deserve This, My Lord!?"
There's no word on what the IP was that threw up the conflict, but everyone assumes Batman. We've contacted Tecmo Koei, which distributed Badman in Europe, to find out whether the news is any different in these parts. ...by Published on February 10th, 2010 18:24
via IGN
Amsterdam/New York - Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, today announced that starting February 11th, Fairytale Fights fans will be able to download Treasure Pack 1 in the PlayStation Store through the PlayStation Network on PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Treasure Pack 1 will be available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace at a later date.
Treasure Pack 1 is the first downloadable pack released for Fairytale Fights, the hack n' slash platform-adventure game developed by Playlogic Game Factory. The pack includes new characters playable in story mode and the new PvP arena's. New characters include:
- Bones: a two foot tall calcium lover
- Princess Afia: the mysterious princessfrom a sparkly land far far away
- Grandma Red: Little Red Riding Hood's grandma
- Puss in Boots: everyone's favorite feline
Treasure Pack 1 also features three new awesome arenas to paint red with the blood of your foes! Each arena is carefully designed to test players' combat skills. The new Pvp arenas include:
- Time to Die
- Rooftop Rumble
- Cannon Ball Bay
by Published on February 10th, 2010 18:18
via Eurogamer
ACE Team has told Eurogamer that Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition will be released on Xbox Live on 30th March.
Co-founder Carlos Bordeu said this had already been announced, but this was news to us and we hope to you too.
One new feature that has been announced is co-op Tower Challenges, where friends can team up and compete for leaderboard standings. Bordeu reckons this is "definitely" the "major" new addition.
"We're currently just fine tuning the game, doing QA and fixing bugs," added Bordeu. "I cannot comment on the price yet.
"We hope to be showing off more material as we get nearer to release, but the XBLA port will include new attacks, new weapons, a couple of new enemies and a new game mode - plus a few other things that we still haven't announced."
Zeno Clash is a first-person brawler set in a unique world bursting with Gaudi-like architecture, bright colours and bizarre inhabitants. Eurogamer stamped 8/10 on the PC release last year and Atlus soon snapped up the rights to an XBLA port, er, enhancement.
Take a look at some of the new moves - headbutt! spin kick! - in the video below. ...by Published on February 10th, 2010 18:10
via Computer and Video Games
90 per cent of exhibitor space for E3 2010 has already been booked, and most of the industry's big names are set to be on hand, say organisers.
E3 2010 takes place at the LA Convention Center from June 15-17.
"Exhibitors, leading video game publishers, and millions of consumers around the world are eagerly awaiting the opening of the 2010 E3 Expo," said Michael Gallagher, preisdent of E3 owner the ESA.
"This year's event will premier cutting-edge technologies, immersive games, and innovations in consumer interfaces."
Motion controllers were the talk of last year's event, and motion controlled games could be the talk of this year's.
Maybe we'll get some new hardware announcements too. Let us know what you're hoping for in the comments section.
Here's the list:
- Activision, Inc.
- Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
- Bethesda Softworks LLC
- Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
- Disney Interactive Studios, Inc.
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
- Epic Games, Inc.
- 505 Games
- Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
- LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC
- Majesco Entertainment Company
- Microsoft Corporation
- MTV Games
- Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
- Natsume, Inc.
- Nintendo of America, Inc.
- Rebellion
- Sega of America, Inc
- Slang
- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
- Sony Online Entertainment LLC
- Square Enix, Inc.
- Take-Two Interactive, Inc.
- THQ Inc.
- Trion World Network
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc.
by Published on February 9th, 2010 19:02
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Electronic Arts has announced a round of downloadable content for Need for Speed: Shift. Last year's racing title will be getting a pack containing new challenges and ten new cars -- all of them from Ferrari.
The Xbox 360 exclusive pack's 46 new challenges are designed for the Ferrari cars, and include hot laps, eliminators, endurance races and a world tour. This will mark the first time in seven years that Ferrari has appeared in a Need for Speed title.
The pack will be out February 16 on the Xbox Live Marketplace, and will run you 800 Microsoft Points ($10.00). The complete list of cars can be found below.
- 1996 Ferrari F50 GT
- 2005 Ferrari F430 Spider
- 2005 Ferrari FXX
- 2005 Ferrari Superamerica
- 2006 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
- 2006 Ferrari F430 Challenge (Online/Quick event only)
- 2006 Ferrari F430 GTC (Online/Quick event only)
- 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
- 2008 Ferrari California
- 2008 Ferrari 16M Scuderia Spider
by Published on February 9th, 2010 18:54
via Computer and Video Games
It seems not even Final Fantasy XIII producer, Yoshinori Kitase, and director, Motomu Toriyama know what Square boss Yoichi Wada meant when he said the firm may cease to create "this type of game".
Wada told Edge last month: "But whether we are going to continue to internally create this type of game remains to be seen, because I actually feel that the team that was involved with Final Fantasy XIII should next move on to create and generate some 'next generation' forms of play."
The PS Blog asked Kitase and Toriyama to clarify what he meant, to which they said: "We don't know exactly what he meant by that. We don't really know what he meant by this style of game."
The Official PlayStation magazine gave Square's RPG stunner a 9/10 score. Sweet. PSM3 wasn't quite as impressed. Can't win 'em all, huh? ...
"If you consider that during Final Fantasy XIII's development, at peak time the team consisted of over 300 people. It was a huge team, plus it took a several long years to get the game finished. So, if Mr Wada meant that we would never make another Final Fantasy title with the similar number of people, taking as long as FFXIII did, we would agree.
"Obviously in the future we want to be much more efficient ... In the future our teams will be smaller and more effectively run. We suspect that is what Mr Wada meant by his statement."by Published on February 9th, 2010 18:50
via Computer and Video Games
2K's released a bunch of new BioShock 2 Avatar items on Xbox Live.
The add-ons, which range from 160 to 360 Microsoft Points, include Rosie, Bouncer and Prototype Big Daddy outfits, a new Big Daddy doll and a Big Sister costume. See pictures here. ...by Published on February 9th, 2010 18:47
via Gizmodo
The military currently trains its soldiers using PCs, but they were interested in switching to the Xbox 360 for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, Microsoft was not too interested in helping them out.
According to Danger Room, Microsoft refused to sell consoles to Roger Smith, chief technology officer for PEO STRI, the Army command responsible for purchasing training equipment. Why wouldn't Microsoft sell them consoles? Well, according to Smith, three reasons:
When asked about this, a Microsoft rep claimed to have no knowledge of that conversation and suggested the Army uses the XNA Game Studio development tools. Sure, Microsoft. But they didn't say they were opposed to working with the Army.
- Microsoft was afraid that the military would buy up lots of Xbox 360s, but would buy only one game for each of them, so MS wouldn't make much money off of the games.
- that a big military purchase would create a shortage of Xbox 360s.
- that if the Xbox became an Army training device, it would taint its reputation. Microsoft was concerned that "do we want the Xbox 360 to be seen as having the flavor of a weapon? Do we want Mom and Dad knowing that their kid is buying the same game console as the military trains the SEALs and Rangers on?" Smith told me during an interview for Training & Simulation Journal.
But at this point, Smith doesn't seem so interested anymore, saying he'd "be happy to reopen these discussions if Microsoft is interested in selling these products to our community."
A weird situation all around. The soldiers just want Xboxes! Come on guys, let's work this out. ...- Bones: a two foot tall calcium lover
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