German computer-games investigators Gamestar got a chance to talk to EA’s Patrick Söderlund, and you can see that interview embedded below. It covers a number of issues, but most tellingly reveals that DICE have no current plans to produce modding tools for the game. Söderlund claims that that modding would be “very difficult” due to the complexity of the levels and features like destruction.
Ah, yes. The modding community: famously confounded by complexity and difficulty, only able to get their heads around the simplest of game technologies… But seriously, not producing modding tools is surely going to be a commercial decision, and I almost wish that were the reason given.
If you’ve recently uninstalled all 16GB of GTA IV then I have some bad news for you. You’re going to want to spend the next 24hrs reinstalling that badboy.
Thanks to the dilligent efforts of some tech savvy GTA fans, the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV has been modded and tinkered with until it’s so beautiful it can make a grown man weep. It’s something to do with shaders, aliasing, depth-of-field and other things that sounds great but I don’t fully understand. Thankfully understanding how it works isn’t important. Just watch the video below then wait patiently for it’s release so you can download it and marvel at it’s supernatural splendour!
“Grand Theft Auto IV Looks Amazing Again” was posted by Andrew Tagg on Tue, 06 Jul 2011
Warner Bros. offers new release window for upcoming fantasy action game; $130 Collector’s Edition and retailer-specific preorder bonuses announced.
When Warner Bros. announced Lord of the Rings: War in the North in March, it noted the fantasy action game would ship later this year. Now, the publisher has narrowed its release window, letting gamers know the war in the north will commence this fall.
In addition to announcing the new release window for the game, Warner Bros. offered information about War in the North’s Collector’s Edition, as well as its various retailer-specific preorder bonuses.
The $130 Lord of the Rings: War in the North Collector’s Edition includes a Ranger of the North Quiver Case (pictured at right), art book, behind-the-scenes DVD concerning the game’s music, three songs from the game’s soundtrack, and a copy of the game.
In addition, the collector’s edition will include a Ranger of the North avatar for Xbox 360 copies of the game and a War in the North Theme Pack for PlayStation 3 iterations of the title. The theme pack includes wallpapers, fonts, and icons.
Need for Speed The Run gives you a chance to partake in the underground world of illicit, high-stakes racing. This trailer for Need for Speed: The Run showcases the dangers you’ll face when you hit Chicago in the coast-to-coast race.
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming Saints Row sequel but up until now there have been no actual gameplay videos.
Well, that’s all changed now as this developer commentary blows the lid on all the ridiculous stuff you can get upto in this over-the-top sandbox shooter.
“Saints Row: The Third Gameplay Trailer” was posted by Andrew Tagg on Mon, 04 Jul 2011
Check out more than 10 minutes of gameplay video from Batman: Arkham City featuring the Catwoman, Two-Face, Riddler, and of course, Batman.
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City is an action adventure that builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
It sends players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum-security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe.
These include the likes of The Joker, Two-Face, Catwoman, and many more. Batman: Arkham City also adds a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight. Batman: Arkham City will be playable for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Wii U.
The Australian Government’s Office of Film and Literature Classification board has added a listing in its classification database for Ubisoft’s I Am Alive. The game was rated yesterday, June 28, and received an MA 15+ classification for strong violence.
As of press time, I Am Alive has not yet been rated by the United States’ Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), and Ubisoft has not responded to GameSpot’s request for comment or clarification on the matter.
The last official word concerning I Am Alive came in 2009, when Ubisoft announced that development duties on the game had shifted from Paris-based Darkworks to Ubisoft Shanghai, in China.
I Am Alive is expected to arrive sometime in the future for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Little is known about the title, though it will apparently be a survival horror game set in an earthquake-ravaged Chicago. For more on the title, check out its debut trailer, embedded below.
