Computer And Video Games

CVG's weekly digest

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:43:00 GMT

Another look at the week's highlights...
We hope you all tuned into ITV to support Editor Tim and collectively boo 'that woman'. We also hope you've had a look at Andy giving his opinions on Red Steel 2 to the Red Steel 2 developers themselves. Other highlights this week included a Splinter Cell Conviction demo for Xbox gamers (but nothing for the PC *sniff sniff*) and the coming of Metro 2033 which looks like it could trouble the FPS leaders. As always, if there's anything we've missed. Post a comment.

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CVG: The week's best comments

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:08:00 GMT

Your words appreciated.
It was the mind-numbingly stupid comments of celebrities that caused your words to flow this week. Whether it's a gardener or a singer/actress/whatever she decides to be next, the bottom line is we've taken some flak this week. But you know what? It doesn't matter, because we've got each other. Bring it in people, cyber hug.

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Splinter Cell Conviction PC delayed

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:13:00 GMT

PC gamers will have to wait 2 weeks longer than Xbox.
The latest release schedule from Ubisoft shows a slip in the release date for the PC version of Splinter Cell Conviction.

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R.U.S.E UK release confirmed

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:54:00 GMT

The RTS will be with us in June.
The latest release schedule from Ubisoft has nailed down a UK release date for R.U.S.E. The RTS will hit shelves on June 4 and be available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Switzerland to ban violent games

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:46:00 GMT

New legislation will make gory titles illegal.
Switzerland has passed a law that will ultimately lead to the complete ban of any violent video games in the country.

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F1 2010 multiplayer details revealed

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:39:00 GMT

12-players, objective-based racing, single-player crossover.
F1 2010 senior producer on Paul Jeal has revealed some juicy details on an objective-based multiplayer feature set to appear in Codies' sim.

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Alone in the Dark creator teases new project

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Frédérick Raynal at work on Ubisoft project for potential release this year.
Alone in the Dark and Little Big Adventure creator, Frédérick Raynal, is apparently at work on a new title for Ubisoft that may be set for release later this year.

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Twilight video game absence has 'cost millions'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Analyst reckons game tie-in would have raked in the cash.
The lack of a Twilight video game has wasted the opportunity to make "millions", according to analysts.

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This week's Nintendo downloads

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:49:00 GMT

Hanabi Festival continues with Castlevania.
UK Wii owners will be able to enjoy Castlevania: Rondo Of Blood and Milon's Secret Castle for the first time this week, as the Hanabi Festival continues on Virtual Console.

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F1 2010 Interview Pt. 1

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:39:00 GMT

Interview: Senior producer on Codies' full-fat F1 racer.
F1 2009 on Wii and DS, Codemasters' first F1 game since it acquired the official licence, was somewhat just a precursor to what it had planned for the full-fat current-gen game coming to PS3, 360 and PC this September.

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Blockbuster UK 'is in very good shape'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:31:00 GMT

US bankruptcy "would have no impact" on UK arm, says MD.
Blockbuster UK has responded to mounting bankruptcy concerns in the US, stating that actions in The States have "no impact" on the UK arm.

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Valve patches in user-made TF2 content

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:14:00 GMT

New weapons and items from game's community patched into FPS yesterday.
Valve has released the first user-made content update for Team Fortress 2.

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Lost Planet 2

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:03:00 GMT

Planet E.D.N. III still blows hot and cold...
Whether you're fighting solo or hunting in packs, it's obvious when Lost Planet is at its best: during the Big Battles. Capcom have long had a reputation for delivering the most epic boss fights in all of gaming, and they're on top form again this time around. The wars with the Category G Akrids (which punctuate the action around twice per level) are remarkable not for their size but for their sheer emotion. No, really.

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Sony wins God of War lawsuit

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:48:00 GMT

PlayStation bruiser doesn't rip-off Hollywood, rules judge.
SCE and designer David Jaffe have come out on top over a lawsuit claiming God of War ripped off Hollywood.

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New Red Steel 2 trailer

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:34:00 GMT

Enemies detailed.
Ubisoft's released a new Red Steel 2 trailer featuring the bad guys you'll be trying to shoot and stab with MotionPlus

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MGS: Peace Walker gameplay trailer out

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:29:00 GMT

Sneaking with a friend in latest footage.
A new Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker trailer has just been released - and it's ten minutes long.

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Ubisoft denies Steam DRM snub

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT

UPDATE: Ubisoft says reason is a 'local business decision'.
PC downloads centre Steam is not offering Ubisoft titles Assassin's Creed 2 and Silent Hunter V from its service in the UK. CVG has been informed objection to the DRM measures of both titles is one reason behind the decision - but Ubisoft has firmly denied it.

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No Ubisoft DRM games on Steam

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT

Steam dumps Ubisoft DRM games

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMT

Assassin's Creed 2 and Silent Hunter V not available on site in UK.
PC downloads centre Steam is not offering Ubisoft titles Assassin's Creed 2 and Silent Hunter V from its service in the UK. CVG understands an objection to the DRM measures of both titles is one reason behind the decision.

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Halo Reach multiplayer details released

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:49:00 GMT

Active Roster, Queue-Joining and Arena features detailed.
Bungie has lifted the lid on a list of new features coming to Halo Reach's multiplayer mode when it's launched later this year.

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Game Room's 56 Achievements detailed

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:46:00 GMT

1,000 Gamerscore to be had in Microsoft's virtual arcade.
Game Room, the virtual Xbox 360 arcade, is set to include 56 Achievements worth a whopping 1,000 Gamerscore, it's been revealed.

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C&C4's controversial DRM explained

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:28:00 GMT

Lose internet connection, no save data, PC Gamer reveals.
PC Gamer's investigated Command & Conquer 4's controversial DRM, which as we revealed yesterday requires a constant internet connection - just like Assassin's Creed II.

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MAG DLC detailed, is free

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT

Trooper Gear Pack out March 25.
Zipper's detailed the first DLC add-on pack for MAG - and it's free.

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Nintendo: 'We don't enjoy making mature games'

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:56:00 GMT

Reggie Fils Aime reckons they could if they wanted to...
Reggie Fils Aime has explained the reasons why there aren't more mature games on the Wii. It's because Nintendo developers don't enjoy making them.

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God of War 3 review recap

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:39:00 GMT

It's out today... Who's getting it?.
Still in two minds whether to buy God Of War 3? Seeing it on the shelves today and not sure whether to buy? Check out our handy God Of War 3 review recap below. Put simply, it's a winner...

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