The last few weeks have been filled with news of release dates that have been pushed back by publishers in order to allow the developers to finish their games or in order to maximize the potential sales of the product. Annoying for most gamers either way, although we prefer finished games of course. So we thought it a good idea to ask you which one of the recent wave of delays has you the most upset. Heavy Rain pushed into 2010? Bioshock 2? Red Dead Redemption? Let us know.
Archive for July, 2009
New poll: Upsetting delays
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009Battlefield Heroes reaches million
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009EA and Stockholm based DICE have announced that one million players have signed up to play the free-to-play third person take on Battlefield online. It launched late in June and apparently “tens of thousands” new players are joining daily. Revenue is generated through advertising and micro-transactions that allow you to customize your character and such things.
“The team is really proud to have hit 1 million registrations at this early stage,” said Ben Cousins, General Manager, Battlefield Heroes Team. “Creating a character and gameplay experience that is totally yours is what sets this game apart – your hero can be anything from a bazooka-toting pirate, a grenade-throwing ninja or even a mime assassin!”
Swedish gaming charts – Week 26
Saturday, July 4th, 2009It would appears, Swedes, just can’t get enough of The Sims with the virtual populace still shifting copies. Otherwise it’s been largely quiet in the charts, with Prototype, Pokémon Platinum and Wii Fit, continuing to sell well. For the individual console charts, go here.
Multiformat
1. The Sims 3 (PC)
2. Pokémon Platinum (DS)
3. Wii Fit (Wii)
4. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (PC)
5. Spore Galactic Adventures (PC)
6. New Super Mario Bros. (DS)
7. EA Sports Active (Wii)
8. Prototype (X360)
9. FIFA 09 (X360)
10. World of Warcraft (PC)
11. Prototype (PS3)
12. Mario Kart Wii (Wii)
13. Tales of Vesperia (X360)
14. Call of Duty: World at War (PS3)
15. Little Big Planet (PS3)
16. UFC 2009 Undisputed (PS3)
17. FIFA 09 (PS3)
18. Ghostbusters (PS3)
19. Call of Duty: World at War (X360)
20. Counter-Strike 1: Anthology (PC)
Your face in East India Company
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009Paradox Interactive and Nitro Games are offering anyone and everyone the chance to appear as a fleet commander in the upcoming strategy game East India Company. Follow the link for further details.
