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November 19th, 2009 at 06:20pm
Under Xbox 360
With Shadow Complex setting very specific week-one sales records on XBLA, Epic and Chair would be kind of nuts to not consider a sequel. One job listing out of a recent crop on Microsoft’s employment boards seems to out that likely scenario, implying that Shadow Complex is a bona fide franchise for Microsoft Game Studios and Epic. Said listing specifically calls for a Lead Producer to “lead the publishing side of games made by Epic: Gears of War and Shadow Complex.”
Additionally, Microsoft appears to be looking for more able bodies to join its growing pool of Project Natal and 343 Industries employees. Existing job listings call for everything from designers to engineers to even a few artists. Sadly, the company isn’t looking for MJOLNIR armor models yet, but just in case, Microsoft, you know how to reach us.
[Via Develop]
Microsoft lists more jobs for Project Natal, 343 Industries; hiring Shadow Complex, Gears of War franchises lead originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mister-X
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November 5th, 2009 at 09:45pm
Under Xbox 360
Now that Epic’s rolled out TU5 for Gears of War 2, it’s geared up to celebrate the game’s first anniversary of existence with a triple XP event spanning the next nine days. Starting tomorrow at 9 AM EST through Monday, November 16 at 9 AM EST, all players will not only get triple the delicious experience points, but also access to a new tactical mode across all game modes — which adds increased weapon damage and decreased ammo counts. On top of that, there’s going to be “a few subtle tweaks,” including a longer down-but-not-out phase for revivals and individual playlists that will allow you to play the exact gametype you want.
For you masochists out there, Epic will crank up Public Horde’s difficulty to hardcore — and if you’ve been playing Gears of War 2 through all of its changes, odds are you kinda are.
[Thanks, Nick!]
Gears of War 2 celebrates first anniversary with triple XP originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mister-X
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October 24th, 2009 at 06:30pm
Under Xbox 360
NECA’s Gears of War inspired figures are heading to the UK in a special Delta Squad box set, according to Electronic Theatre. Originally available in various packages across North America, the special UK release of the Delta Squad package will include fan favorite characters (sans the Carmine brothers) Marcus Fenix, Dominic “Dom” Santiago, Augustus “Cole Train” Cole and Damon “The Annoying One” Baird, as well as new weapons and accessories exclusive to the set.
The series also includes a feature some gamers would prefer to do without: The ability to completely repel the opposite sex if located within 30 feet of your bedroom.
Gears of War ‘Delta Squad’ getting boxed for UK gamers originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mister-X
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October 23rd, 2009 at 02:45pm
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Epic’s latest list of fixes to Gears of War 2’s online multiplayer aims to satisfy what seems to be an ever-growing community of dissatisfied gamers.
The new Title Update (#5) reverts the roadie-run camera back to its state in the first Gears of War and fixes an exploit where “a player could modify the game’s behavior due to a security vulnerability introduced in an earlier title update.” The update also kills the ability to use turbo controllers with the game — something folks have been using to increase their rate of fire — and turns off the ability to mantle the shield in competitive multiplayer matches, eradicating the ability to escape the map or glitch certain pieces of geometry.
The fixes sound all well and good, but is it enough to bring folks back to the game and satisfy those still playing with a chip on their massive, hulkish shoulders? We’ll all find out when the update goes live, which Epic’s Rod Fergusson says could happen as early as today or Monday.
Gears of War 2 TU5 passes cert; Epic passes along list of fixes originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 2nd, 2009 at 11:10pm
Under PSP
Last week, the Tokyo Game Show brought in over 100 posts worth of news, previews, interviews, galleries, and videos. Clearly,
a lot happened. If you’re looking for a comprehensive list of all the goings-on during
TGS 2009, Joystiq has you covered —
and organized!
Click on a platform below to scan the highlights:
(On the far right: that’s “News” and “Culture” on the top and bottom, respectively)
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TGS 2009: The Recap Post originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 25th, 2009 at 08:00am
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“Our experience with the first Gears of War was very frustrating,” Dr. Michael Capps said at his Gears of War panel at Tokyo Game Show. He noted that translating into Japanese is no problem, but passing the censors? “Huge problem,” echoing the sentiments of Square Enix’s Yoichi Wada yesterday. Essentially, Epic was forced into making two different games: “Japan version and ‘rest of the world’ version’” A separate team was needed in customizing content and removing much of the violence featured in the game. “Every Title Update, and all Downloadable content, had to be done twice.”
In spite of all the effort, Japanese sales of the first GoW represented “less than 1% of Gears sales worldwide,” prompting Epic Games to simply give up on working on a Japanese version of the sequel. “We could never make a version for Japan that would fit our creative vision,” Capps said, content with avoiding a Japanese release of GoW2.
“But our fans in Japan were very vocal about playing the new game.” According to Capps, about 50,000 Japanese fans in Japan imported the game from America. With encouragement from Microsoft Japan, the team discovered that censorship had become a bit more lax since the release of the first game. Development ended, with a Japanese release of GoW2 in July, over half a year after the US release. Capps was happy with getting the critical reception in Japan, but the trials of the Gears of War franchise show the continuing problem of games censorship in Japan.
TGS 2009: Why Epic Games briefly gave up on Gears of War 2’s Japanese release originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 24th, 2009 at 11:40pm
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“Everyone expects sequels to be bigger and better,” Dr. Michael Capps said in his Gears of War panel at Tokyo Game Show. While talking about visual prototyping, he showcased a new type of cover that was in development for GoW2 called “perching” that was ultimately removed from the game. This system would allow for the player to take cover behind a wall as usual, but by pushing up, Marcus would be able to grab the top of the wall, and pull up. Hanging from the top of the wall, players would be able to fire their gun, with an improved vertical vantage of the battlefield.
It looked really cool, yes, but Capps talked about how they couldn’t implement it in the game because it simply broke the game — especially in multiplayer. It would be unfair if players could see the entire battlefield, while still being able to stay in cover. Too bad … because it did look really cool.
TGS 2009: Capps talks about missing ‘perching’ cover system from Gears of War 2 originally appeared on Joystiq Xbox on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 22nd, 2009 at 10:58am
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Microsoft had a good summer, according to the company’s summary of Xbox Live events. 1 vs. 100 reached nearly 3 million gamers during its beta season by Microsoft’s estimates, and the Summer of Arcade Xbox Live Arcade promotion enjoyed a reported 200 percent growth in revenue over last year’s sales.
While Microsoft has already relished in Metroidvania success, a press release claims that Trials HD and Marvel vs. Capcom 2 also performed well in first-week sales; and both titles join Shadow Complex in the top five bestselling week-one XBLA games of all time. Sales were no doubt boosted by a cloudy economy that kept folks indoors and looking for inexpensive entertainment. Microsoft capitalized, too, by raising the average price of its Summer of Arcade titles.
During last year’s promotion, three of the five Summer of Arcade games were priced at $10, but this year, only two of the five were $10 — the other three costing $15 apiece. (It’s unclear if Microsoft counts Battlefield 1943’s sales toward revenue growth; the $15 title was not technically part of Summer of Arcade this year.)
Microsoft also saw success in its bold, new free entertainment department. 1 vs. 100 averaged more than half a million users during each of the game show’s live sessions. According to Microsoft, the game’s near “three-million” downloads within its 13-week availability places 1 vs. 100 within the top ten downloads in Xbox Live history. If we’ve learned anything on this gloomy fall morning, it’s that people like summer gaming and Microsoft has way too many “top” lists cluttering up its offices.
XBLA Summer of Arcade sales grow 200% originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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By Mister-X
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August 31st, 2009 at 06:40pm
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That’s, um, sales of single-player games (multiplayer ones don’t count!). And, uh, you know, we’re just talking about Xbox Live Arcade titles — not that clarifying this awfully specific sales record is an attempt to take away from the much-deserved success of Chair’s excellent Shadow Complex or the 200,000-plus downloaders (much of the Joystiq staff included) who didn’t wait long to cash in 1200
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Still, we’re not going to label Shadow Complex’s sales Achievement(R) (as Microsoft does) the “New Era of Downloadable Games.” It takes far too much effort to produce a decent Metroidvania experience than it does a mediocre dual-stick shooter, after all.
We will, however, join in on the not-so-subtle peer pressuring. Seriously, you still haven’t purchased Shadow Complex? Shame on you. (So … just direct deposit that check, cool? Thanks Microsoft!)
Shadow Complex sets week-one sales record originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 25th, 2009 at 10:30pm
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The cogs of retail agree: a Gears of War 2: Game of the Year Edition will soon emerge. The package will allegedly bundle the full game with the $20 All Fronts retail compilation which includes the Flashback, Combustible, Dark Corners and Snowblind map packs along with the deleted “Road to Ruins” campaign chapter.
GameStop currently has the product listed at $40 while Amazon has it for $37; what they both agree on is that the GOTY edition has a September 1, 2009 release date. We’re currently confirming the release date, price, and existence (!) of the GOTY edition with Microsoft and will update as soon as we hear back on our coms.
Update: Microsoft has confirmed the bundle will release September 1 for $40 in the US.
[Thanks, crazeeseal]
Retailers list Gears of War 2: Game of the Year Edition [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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