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R4 Cartridge Outlawed in UK

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT

DS piracy tool and similar flash carts banned.

Fairytale Fights Developer Playlogic in Financial Trouble

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT

The developer and publisher of last year's Fairytale Fights, Playlogic, is going through some serious financial troubles. Playlogic has requested 'surseance van betaling,' which is the "Dutch equivalent of Chapter 11," according to an SEC filing (via Next Gen). Playlogic filed for this on behalf of both "Playlogic International N.V and her wholly owned subsidiary Playlogic Game Factory B.V."

Playlogic posted a $20 million annual loss for the year ending December 31, 2009. That was despite a 23% increase in revenues to $11.1 million. It was a major jump in losses, having lost $9.5 million in 2008, though part of it was due to a one-time "impairment charge" of $4.75 million.

The bankruptcy doesn't come as a complete surprise. Back in May, a filing from Playlogic noted, "There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If the company does not obtain any necessary financing, we may need to cease operations."

Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Behind the Scenes #1

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT

The development team talks about the gritty realism of Kane & Lynch 2.

Playlogic files for bankruptcy protection

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT

SEC filing reveals US-listed firm has applied for "the Dutch equivalent of Chapter 11" for its two subsidiaries.

BioWare Not Helping with Darkspore After All

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Earlier this week word went around that BioWare Mythic was chipping in and helping Maxis with the development of Darkspore. Turns out that's not exactly on point, as the actual truth is that Maxis is working with Malcolm Azania, a writer who has a credit working on Mass Effect 2. So while there is a BioWare/Darkspore connection, it's nowhere near as direct or official as we were led to believe. More after the break.

Splitfish to Announce New PS3 Controllers, Motion Control Support

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Third party PlayStation 3 controller maker, Splitfish, has announced plans to unveil four new controller types at Gamescom 2010. The types are title Piranha, Barracuda, Shark, and Evolution Motion. Jump the break for the details!

Nintendo post-E3 event in London - various impressions

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

3DS impressions here Various Wii/DS impressions here

Tales of Graces jumps to PS3

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Here’s a bad sign for Wii localization of Tales of Graces. The title is making the jump over to the PS3. If you were hoping that somehow the Wii version would see a release in the states, this port pretty much kills that chance. Thanks to ShadowsSaver for the heads up! Link

Radiant Historia - tons of details

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

- no direct connection with Radiata Stories - director is Mitsuru Hirata - set in Vancool, a land of man and beasts - land is split info five countries - main character is 19-year-old Stok - Stok is part of the intelligence bureau of one of these countries, Alicetel - Alicetel is fighting with Gran org, a massive country to the [...]

Europe - This week’s WiiWare/DSiWare updates

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

WiiWare Dive: The Medes Islands Secret (Cosmonaut Games) - 1000 Points Family Pirate Party (Arc System Works) - 500 Points DSiWare Crystal Monsters (Gameloft) - 500 Points Mega Words (Digital Leisure) - 500 Points Puffins: Let’s Race (Other Ocean Interactive) - 500 Points Thanks to NintenDaan for the heads up! Link

Team Ninja and Nintendo discuss Metroid: Other M gameplay, story, theater mode and more

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

The following information comes from a Famitsu interview with Team Ninja’s Yosuke Hayashi and Nintendo’s Yoshio Sakamoto… “Sakamoto wanted to make a 3D action game that could be played with a single Wii remote. The concept was ‘the latest in gameplay with the simplest of controls.’” - Team Ninja leader Yosuke Hayashi “We had decided [...]

Guillermo del Toro Has Multiple Games In The Works With A 'Big Company'

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Guillermo del Toro has long professed his love of video games and his desire to work in gaming. In a recent interview, the "Hell Boy" director admitted to MTV News that those desires are already a reality: "One of the things we're announcing in the next few weeks is a big deal with a big company. [...]

Transformers: Cyberton DLC unfolds on PSN

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:30:00 GMT

PlayStation Store Update: $10 add-on for Activision's shooter touches down; Piyotama puzzles PSP; four PlayStation classics hit PSN; PlayStation Plus gets free Critter Crunch, Syphon Filter, and Kahoots.

Resident Evil: Afterlife - German promo poster

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:32:00 GMT

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Official PR - The Pokémon Company International Offers Enigma Stone Distribution

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:32:00 GMT

July 28, 2010 -Pokémon™Trainers get ready to unlock the secrets of the Enigma Stone as The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo of America Inc. introduce a limited distribution via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service. Beginning this Saturday, July 31, through Friday, August 27, players of Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilverVersions who have wireless broadband Internet [...]