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04:00:00 02/09/12
Xbox Is Top Dog and A Game Of Thrones Game - Press Pause Daily
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The 360 is now top dog and winter is coming to your game device.
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The Xbox 360 has been PRETTY dominant this console cycle, and now it has finally become the top selling console IN THE WORLD!!!!
According to a story by our friends over at Destrutcoid, for the last quarter of the year, Microsoft sold 8.2 million Xbox consoles. That easily beats Sony’s total of 6.5 million and Nintendo’s 5.6 million. Total sales for the year are a bit closer, with Microsoft just edging out Sony with the 360 selling 14.9 million to the PS3’s 14.1.
Now to put that in perspective though. If you look at lifetime sales, Nintendo is still the top dog with 95 million Wiis sold. But with Wii sales slowing down, Nintendo releasing the Wii U later this year, and new consoles from Sony and Microsoft STILL a few years away. It looks like there is still time for Microsoft to still become the dominant console of this generation.
http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-360-is-now-the-top-selling-console-worldwide-221052.phtml
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The Game of Thrones series of books are very popular, and the TV show was a BIG hit when it debut last year on HBO.
Well now it seems that fans of the George R. R. Martin fantasy series have something else to occupy their time.
Atlus games has announced that it will be releasing their Game of Thrones RPG on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 on May 15th.
The game is being developed by Cyanide Studio, and will feature the town of Riverspring, which is dealing with the death of Lord Sarwyck. The game looks to have you playing as several different characters across parallel storylines as you deal with a threat to the kingdom of Westeros.
The game will drop about a month after the second season of the TV show starts. So if you are a fan on the series, and are looking for new RPG, then it looks like this could be a perfect fit.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72316/game-of-thrones-rpg-coming-may-15
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04:00:00 02/08/12
PSN Changes and Game Violence Bill In OK - Press Pause Daily
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PSN making some changes and a violent game tax on tap in Oklahoma.
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So if you are a Playstation Network member, you probably got an email on Monday stating that there would be some changes on the way for the system.
According to Sony, stating today, your account will no longer be called a Playstation Network account, but would instead be called a Sony Entertainment Network account.
Now before you got and get worried that you’ll have to create a new name, or password, and go through a whole complicated process, Sony has said that this is just a change in name only.
According to them, “This helps us get closer to our goal of establishing a global comprehensive network platform of services across games, movies, music, and more."
So I guess Sony is looking to create more synergy across their entertainment properties. Only time will tell if the move will be a good one.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/psn-accounts-undergoing-name-change-6349822
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So another politician is trying to attack violent video games, this time in Oklahoma.
Democratic state representative William Fourkiller (which is a fairly ironic last name don’t ya think?) has introduced House Bill HB 2696. This bill would levy a 1% tax on any video game that receives an ESRB rating of Teen, Mature, or Adults Only. This is on top of any other existing sales tax. The money raised would go to create two new funds: one to get youth involved in outdoor activities, and one to with bullying prevention.
According to Fourkiller, games are a major cause of obesity and bullying in our society, but since they make a lot of money, could be part of the solution.
Of course, the game industry isn’t taking this lying down. Dan Hewitt of the Entertainment Software Association says that he is disappointed that politicians are still trying to attack gaming in a way that is patently unconstitutional. He also said that "Taxing First Amendment protected material based on its content is misguided."
So a lot of politicians REALLY don’t like violent video games. They keep trying to control them, and it always ends the same way. You’d think they would learn their lesson by now.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/40065/Oklahoma_bill_proposes_extra_tax_on_violent_games.php
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04:00:00 02/07/12
New Releases For February 7, 2012 - Press Pause Daily
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This week’s new releases will bring a reckoning with it’s revelations of impostors in the darkness.
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GAME 1: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
First up we have Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. This game is a single player action role playing game that has some heavyweight talent behind it, starting with lead designer Ken Rolston, who worked on The Elder Scrolls 3 and 4. Also involved was fantasy author R.A. Salvatore, who created the game’s universe, and comic legend Todd McFarlane who created the artwork.
The game itself will feature unique real-time combat with a in depth character creation system, that features many races and character customization. There are millions of skills, abilities, weapons, and armor to choose from. It has a beautiful open world, and features a Destiny System that will change the game depending on how you built your character, and the items you have equipped.
Combat will depend heavily on how you’ve designed you character, and there are also unique special attacks that are based on the type of weapons you have equipped.
If you love your role playing with a big side of action, then this sounds like just the game to scratch your RPG itch.
GAME 2: Resident Evil: Revelations
Next up we have the latest entry in the long running Resident Evil series making it’s way to the 3DS.
Resident Evil: Revelations features a brand new story set between the events of Resident Evil 4 and 5, and will feature series favorites Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. Shortly after the creation of the Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance, a major bioterrorism event happens and the BSAA is called to investigate. The game looks to bring the classic survival horror gameplay of earlier games, with action taking place aboard an infected ocean liner among other locations.
The game will make use of both the 3DS systems 3D visuals, as well as using the touch screen to help solve puzzles.
If you own a 3DS and are looking for some good creepy fun. This might be just the game for you.
GAME 3: The Darkness II
Next we have the sequel to the surprise hit game based on the Top Cow comic book series The Darkness.
The Darkness II again has you playing as Jackie Estacado, who has now become head of the Franchetti crime family, and has contained the power of the Darkness. Now that power wants out and there are also other who want the power for themselves, and will stop at nothing to obtain it. All of this precipitates a full scale Mob war, with you right in the middle of it.
As with the last game, this is a first person shooter, and you had the ability to use weapons or your Darkness powers to take out your enemies. This time, the developers have added what they are calling quad-wielding, which will allow you to use both weapons and Darkness powers at the same time.
There will be many weapons and powers for you to use, and the game will also have multiplayer options including a 4 player co-op mode called Vendettas that will run parallel to the main single player story.
With it’s intense comic book story telling, and distinctive noire visual style, The Darkness II could be a nice little FPS palate cleanser for those of you still playing Call of Duty.
GAME 4: Gotham City Impostors
And lastly this week we have an interesting downloadable title that sounds completely ridiculous, but awesome at the same time.
Gotham City Impostors is a multiplayer-only first person shooter that pits two teams against each other as they try to kill each other. The twist is that one team is dressed as Batman, the other as The Joker. Like I said...ridiculous, but awesome.
The game will have eight player simultaneous gameplay, and has a over the top visual style. The game will feature traditional weapons, like guns and knives. It will also have more outlandish weapons like a jack in the box grenade, and a rocket launcher made of PVC pipes. You’ll also have access to many gadgets such as grappling hooks, glider wings, and roller skates.
This sounds like something that could be really dumb fun. And as a $15 downloadable title, it sounds like an easy choice.
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03:31:18 02/03/12
Sony Gets New CEO and Madden Picks Super Bowl Winner - Press Pause Daily
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Sony gets a new CEO and we have the winner of this weekend’s super bowl...well according to Madden.
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After a lot of rumor and speculation, it was announced on Wednesday that current Sony Executive President Kazuo Hirai would become the President and CEO of the whole of Sony Corporation, starting April 1st.
Kaz joined Sony’s music division back in 1984, but his star really began to shine when he moved over to Sony Computer Entertainment. He was instrumental in turning around the Playstation division, and has a long legacy of managing the successful Playstation brand.
Kaz said in the announcement that "I am grateful to Sir Howard and to the Board for their confidence in me, and I look forward to working with everyone at Sony more closely than ever before to build a strong future for our customers, shareholders, partners and employees."
Kaz will replace current President and CEO Sir Howard Stringer, who is in line to become Chairman of Sony’s Board of Directors starting in June.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72255/kaz-hirai-becomes-sony-president-on-april-1
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We end this week with a bit of fun news. The Super Bowl is this coming Sunday, and as with every year EA Sports has predicted the winner using it’s own Madden football game. And this year the winner is.....
Well, according them, the winner of Super Bowl 46 will be the NY Giants. When EA Sports ran the game through last year’s edition of the Madden game series, the outcome had the Giants squeaking out a win with a score of 27-24.
According to the story on ShackNews, the game ended in dramatic fashion, with Lawrence Tynes kicking a last minute 40-yard field goal for the win. The in game MVP for the game was Eli Manning, with 25 completed passed out of 39, 3 touchdowns, and one interception.
So there ya go....you now know who will win this Sunday, but before you head out to make a last minute bet, you should probably know something. While Madden has been pretty good at picking the winner of the game, it doesn’t quite get the point spread right. Something to consider.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72219/madden-nfl-12-predicts-giants-for-super-bowl-win
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04:00:00 02/02/12
Next Assassin's Creed Rumors and SW:TOR Too Gay? - Press Pause Daily
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Some rumors about the next Assassin’s Creed and is Star Wars: The Old Republic too gay?
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A new game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is coming later this year, and there are already rumors about where the story will take place this time. The last game, Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, closed the book on the story of original protagonist Altair as well as the last few games main character, Ezio Auditore. According to a story on the computerandvideogame.com website, the historical setting for the next game will take place during the American Revolution.
There are a few clues during the last couple of games that point in this direction, as well as a survey last year where, Ubisoft asked players where they would like to see the series go to next, and the American Revolution was one of the choices. The choice would be a very interesting one, as it would allow the player to interact with many historical people of the time. This could include George Washington, who is said to hold one of the game’s mysterious Pieces of Eden.
I know a lot of gamers are looking forward to the next installment of this series, and these rumors sound like it could be pretty awesome.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333754/assassins-creed-heads-to-american-revolution-rumour/
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So Star Wars: The Old Republic has been out for a little over a month, and lots and lots of gamers are loving it. They really seem to like the freedom that BioWare have given them to play however they want to. And it’s that freedom that has the game under fire from a conservative religious website.
The Family Research Council have condemned the game for letting players have their characters get involved in same-sex relationships. According to them, it sends the wrong message to young people who might be playing the game, and say that BioWare should not allow the content in their game. This isn’t the first time that BioWare has allowed characters in their games to have same sex relationships. Gamers could do so in both the Mass Effect and Dragon Age games, so it’s hardly a suprise that the company would allow it here as well.
As for the Family Research Council, they are a conservative lobbying organization that have a long history of going after thing in pop culture that show the LGBT community in a positive light, especially when it comes to matters of same sex marriage.
In the end, I doubt that gamers will spend any time at all caring about what other people feel about their games, and how they choose to play them.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/star-wars-the-old-republic-denounced-for-gay-relationships-6349403
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01:52:38 02/01/12
Nintendo's New Online Plan and New Ace Attorney - Press Pause Daily
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Nintendo announces their new online network and Capcom takes you back to the courtroom.
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Nintendo has lagged behind both Sony and Microsoft when it came to connecting gamers online, but it looks like that is about to change.
Last week Nintendo announced their new online effort, called simply enough the “Nintendo Network”. This new network will cover both the 3DS and the upcoming Wii U console, and will give Nintendo gamers features more in line with both PSN and Xbox Live.
Like those systems, the Nintendo Network will eventually offer a user ID system that gives gamers personal accounts, abandoning the current system that uses Friend Codes. Their hope is that multiple family members will be able to use the same system.
Also on the horizon, Nintendo will be able to sell digital downloadable games and DLC, and it also looks like while they won’t use microtransactions on any of their games, they won’t block third party developers from doing so.
So...it’s been a long time coming, but it looks like Nintendo is learning from it’s mistakes and trying to step up their game when it comes to their online experience. Only time will tell if they are successful.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72188/nintendo-network-announced-will-offer-user-accounts-dlc-more
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72216/nintendo-network-will-allow-microtransactions
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The Ace Attorney games are very popular, and Capcom recently announced that they are in development of the 5th game in the series. So far no release date or platform have been announced yet, but there is sure to be more information soon.
At the same event, which was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the series, Capcom also announced that they would be bringing the first three games in the series to iOS and Android devices in a new HD remake that will feature new higher resolution artwork. And Capcom has stated that if users had already purchased an earlier mobile release of the game, they would be able to download these new versions for free.
If you love this series then you shouldn’t OBJECT (Ace Attorney pose) to new games to play. Here’s hoping we don’t have to wait TOO long for more information about the next game.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-01-30-capcom-announces-ace-attorney-5-in-development
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04:00:00 01/31/12
New Releases For January 31, 2012 - Press Pause Daily
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After a long drought, we finally have some new releases.
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First up is the sequel to Square Enix’s 2010 entry in the long running Final Fantasy Series. Final Fantasy XIII-2 picks up three years after the end of the last game, with series protagonist Lightning having disappeared into another world. The game will feature Lightning’s sister Serah as the main character, as she searches for her older sister. There is also a little bit of time travel that will be involved in the search. The game will feature many of the gameplay elements of the last game, along with a variation of the Active Time Battle system.
Bottom line, if you love role playing games, especially ones with Final Fantasy in the title, then this is an obvious buy.
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Next we have the latest entry in the long running Soul Calibur fighting franchise.
Soul Calibur V takes place 17 years after the end of the fourth game, and features many new characters, many of whom are the children of previous characters. There is also a guest character in the form of everyone’s favorite Assassin, Ezio Auditore from the Assassin’s Creed games.
Some of the gameplay mechanics that bogged players down in the last game have been removed. There is also a thorough character creation and customization tool. There are multiple fighting styles, as well as 20 different stages to battle in.
Added to all that is competitive computer AI, as well as the ability to battle your friends and foes alike from around the world with the game’s massive online features.
The stage of history has been set again....do you have what it takes?
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And lastly we have a very interesting action game from Konami called NeverDead.
This game features a wise cracking demon hunter named Bryce who was cursed with immortality 500 years ago by the demon king Astaroth. Now in modern times, he hunts down demons for money and revenge.
The gameplay makes use of the main character’s immortality by letting the player survive horrendous injuries. Over time your limbs will fall off, and you’ll need to roll over them to reattach them. You will also have a human female partner who isn’t immortal, so you will need to make sure to protect her from harm, even if it means taking damage yourself.
Add to this a large combination of guns and other weaponry to help take care of your enemies. All in all it sounds like a very interesting take on the action game genre, and could be a lot of fun.
Add to that music from heavy metal titans Megadeth, and you’re sure to be in for one kick-ass of a time.
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17:52:47 01/30/12
Disney Cruise Line Top Five: Adult Activities on a Disney Ship
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Disney Cruise Line Top Five: Adult Activities on a Disney Ship
There's no doubt that kids will have a blast on a Disney cruise, but a question we get often is "what about adults?" For first-time Disney cruisers, that question is answered pretty quickly upon boarding. The adult-exclusive activities are abounding, so you can imagine it wasn't an easy task to narrow down the "top five" adult activities on a Disney ship. Read more at the Disney Parks Blog: bit.ly Check out the blog: disneyparks.disney.go.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com Find more videos: www.youtube.com From: DisneyParks Views: 6154 38 ratings Time: 02:14 More in Travel & Events
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04:00:00 01/30/12
Nintendo Bad News and Witcher 2 Xbox News - Press Pause Daily
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Some bad news for Nintendo and The Witcher 2 finally gets a release date for the Xbox.
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So the financial news isn’t looking to hot for Nintendo. The company recently readjusted their financial forecast for the last fiscal year, and it’s looking a bit grim. Nintendo stated that their expected loss for the year has grown from their original estimate of $258M to a much worse $839M.
Now it’s not ALL bad news. Since the launch of the 3DS handheld, the company has sold over 15 million units, 11 million of those during the last nine months of 2011. Also sales of the latest Legend of Zelda game were very strong, especially in the US. There is also news that the Wii U will release before the end of the year.
Here’s hoping that Nintendo can turn things around.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/nintendo-enhances-expected-loss-15-million-3ds-units-sold-since/
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Last Thursday, Warner Bros announced a release date for the Xbox 360 port of the popular PC game The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.
The game will come out on April 17, and will feature all of the previously released content as well as brand new content. Developer CD Projekt Red has also said they plan to support the game post launch with more content, and will update the game based on user feedback.
The Witcher 2 was one of 2011’s more popular games, and gamers have been patiently waiting for the console port to arrive, and it looks like all of that patience will finally be rewarded.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/the-witcher-2-on-xbox-360-includes-new-content-more-coming-post/
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/the-witcher-2-release-date-360/
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02:15:12 01/27/12
Next Xbox Rumors and BlizzCon Bad News - Press Pause Daily
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Some new rumors have come out about Microsoft's next Xbox, and Blizzard delivered some bad news to their fans.
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So we’re hearing some rumors about the next xbox console, and they’re PRETTY juicy.
According to reports, the next Xbox system will launch toward the end of next year, and will have some very impressive specs.
The reports also state that the new system will be six times more powerful than the current system. The graphics processor will be based on AMD 600 series, and will support Direct X 11, 1080p HD, multi-display output, and 3D. The system will include a Blu Ray disc drive, and will introduce the next version of the Kinect sensor with it’s own built in processor which will allow it to better detect users movements.
But the most interesting rumor is that Microsoft will incorporate an anti-used game system into the console which will prevent users from playing second hand games on the system.
Those are some PRETTY interesting rumors, but we should stress that all of this is just speculation at the moment. I’m sure we will probably find out more about it at this year’s E3.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/24/report-next-gen-xbox-to-launch-october-november-2013-with-this/
http://kotaku.com/5879202/sources-the-next-xbox-will-play-blu+ray-may-not-play-used-games-and-will-introduce-kinect-2
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So Blizzard fans, I’ve got some bad news for you.
Blizzard announced that it would not be hosting it’s annual BlizzCon event this year, and is instead be bringing it back next year.
According to a post on their blog, they stated that the reason for this was because the company was that their schedule was so busy, that they just wouldn’t be able to host the popular event.
I suppose that’s true, what with Diablo 3, the Mists of Pandaria WoW expansion, Heart of the Swarm, and the “Titan” MMO, they do have A LOT on their plate.
So we know that this is a little disappointing for Blizzard fans, but I think it’s a better use of their time to make sure that the GAMES are as awesome as they can be. We can always go next year.
http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/2012/01/25/blizzard-skipping-blizzcon-in-2012/
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04:00:00 01/26/12
Classic GTA Games On PSN and XBLA House Party Info - Press Pause Daily
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Two classic PS2 Grand Theft Auto games are coming to Playstation Network and we have pricing and release dates for the upcoming Xbox Live House Party.
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According to a recent listing on the ESRB website, the classic PS2 games Grand Theft Auto 3 and Vice City will be making their way to the Playstation Network store soon.
No word yet as to when the games will arrive, or what the prices will be, but it appears that they will be straight ports of the PS2 games, and not HD remakes. Also, no word about whether the third GTA game, San Andreas would be coming to the PSN as well, but it would seem like a no brainer.
So if you’ve never played the games, or want to take a nostalgic trip back, these games could be just the thing to while away the hours...Or relieve some stress.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72103/grand-theft-auto-3-and-vice-city-rated-for-ps3
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A couple of weeks ago we mentioned the games that would be coming to this year’s Xbox House Party, and now we can official tell you the release dates and prices for all four games.
The promotion will start on February 15th with Warp for 800 Microsoft Points. Next up is Alan Wake’s American Nightmare on February 22nd for 1200 points, Nexuiz on February 29 for 800 points, and finally I Am Alive on March 7 for 1200 points.
As as an added bonus, if you purchase all four games during the four week promotion, Microsoft will give you an additional 800 Microsoft Points.
Not a bad deal really...it’s almost like getting Warp or Nexuiz for free. And free is good.
http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/121/1217032p1.html
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16:39:01 01/25/12
Coming Soon: Dan Neil on WSJ Off Duty
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Coming Soon: Dan Neil on WSJ Off Duty
Stay tuned for The Wall Street Journal's new YouTube channel: 'Off Duty'. It's food, fashion, luxury, lifestyle and cars. Join Dan Neil for sharp insight and the latest news in the auto industry. You can also find Neil's "Rumble Seat" column on WSJ.com. From: WSJDigitalNetwork Views: 719 3 ratings Time: 00:33 More in Autos & Vehicles
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04:00:00 01/25/12
Indie Doc TV Show and Doctor Who 1st Look - Press Pause Daily
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A recent documentary about indie games might become an HBO TV Series and we take a look at the upcoming Doctor Who game.
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So there is a documentary about indie gaming that just premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and now a major Hollywood producer is looking to turn it into a TV series.
Indie Game: The Movie from Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky, has been optioned by producer Scott Rudin to be developed into a half hour fictional series. The documentary follows the developers of the games Fez, Braid, and Super Meat Boy as they struggle to make their games, which could translate well to a dramatic series.
Rudin, who is the high profile producer behind the recent David Fincher films The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, plans to bring the series to HBO.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/22/indie-game-the-movie-the-hbo-comedy-series-produced-by-scott/
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Back in December, we reported of an upcoming game based on the Doctor Who television series, and now we have our first look at the game.
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock will feature the 11th Doctor along with fan favorite River Song as they once again try to save the universe. The game looks to have third person side scrolling gameplay, and according to the new trailer we now know what enemies The Doctor and River will be facing.
The game will feature classic villains such as the Cybermen, Silurians and the Daleks, as well as more recent enemies The Silence.
The game drops in March for the PS3 and the Vita. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, grab your Sonic Screwdriver and head for the TARDIS.
http://kotaku.com/5878401/exterminate-heres-your-first-look-at-the-doctor-who-game-in-action
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/23/creating-monsters-for-doctor-who-the-eternity-clock/
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04:00:00 01/24/12
Bioshock Infinite Gets Harder and Dance Central Mobile - Press Pause Daily
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Bioshock Infinite getting harder and Dance Central goes mobile.
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Games today can sometimes seem like not such a big deal. With multiple difficulty settings, checkpoints and the like, it seems games can be to easy. Sometimes you just want a challenge. For those people, Irrational Games has just the thing.
The developer announced that their forthcoming game, Bioshock Infinite, will feature what they are calling “1999 Mode.” This mode is a callback to a time when games were a lot harder, and gamers had to REALLY work to beat their games.
This optional new mode will force gamer to make hard choices, as now their choices will have permanent consequences. Gamers will also have to pick a specialization at the beginning of the game, and then stick with it through the whole game. Resource management will also be very important to your survival.
So, you’ll probably want to save A LOT. As Irrational Games Creative Director Ken Levine said: “there are game saves, and your gonna fucking need them.”
http://kotaku.com/5877468/permanent-consequences-up-bioshock-infinites-difficulty-like-its-1999
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The Dance Central games have become pretty popular with Xbox 360 owners, and now it seems that you’ll be able to take the dancing fun on the go.
Called the Dance Cam, this new app lets you record video of themselves dancing to one of several songs. The video will then be dancified, creating a music video of you and your funky dance moves. The subsequent video can be uploaded to Facebook, and you can also challenge your friends to a dance contest, with your Facebook friends determining the winner.
So if you love Dance Central, and don’t mind sharing your super dope moves for the world to see, then why not download the app. It’s available now for Windows, Android, and iOS mobile devices.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72079/dance-central-dance-cam-app-goes-live
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04:00:00 01/20/12
Games Hit The Museum and Katy Perry...Game Maker? - Press Pause Daily
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Games prepare to hit the museum and Katy Perry, Game Maker?
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There has been a big fight over the last few years over whether games can be considered art. In my opinion, that fight has now been rendered mooooooot!
The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. is hosting an exhibit called The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect we are bound to see a lot of classic and unique video-game artists.
The exhibit will launch on March 16th, this exhibit will be three days of panel discussions with game industry veterans such as founder Nolan Bushnell of Atari. The exhibit is featuring retrospectives and movie showings such as Tron, and The King of Kong.
In the announcement, guest curator Chris Melissinos stated that “Video games are increasingly expressive and a prevalent medium within modern society...In the 40 years since the introduction of the first home video game, the field has attracted exceptional artistic talent.”
I’m curious to know who the critics are claiming this not to be art? Picasso and Mattisse snobs with their noses in the air. Come and face reality suckers! (arrow to the knee meme?)
The exhibit will run until September 30th, after which it will head out on the road.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72024/smithsonian-preparing-art-of-video-games-opening
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Now when I say Katy Perry what’s the first thing that pops into your head?
Talented singer? Interesting videos? Russell Brand?
How about video game maker? No?...yeah me either.
Well it looks like Ms. Perry is getting into the game business with a recent report that she has entered into a partnership with Electronic Arts to create multiple games in the company’s popular Sims franchise.
The first collaboration will be a collector’s edition of the upcoming Sims 3 expansion called Showtime, which will include many Katy Perry themed items for your Sim, including clothing, hair, a guitar, and stage props.
Katy will also star in new advertising for the series, and is pretty psyched to be involved with the game. She said “I always like to think of myself as a cartoon, and now I'm a Sim!"
You know, I am actually at a loss for words.
Well anyway, if you are interested in a little more pop in your Sims, the expansion will release sometime in March.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72028/katy-perry-items-to-star-in-multiple-sims-games
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03:24:04 01/19/12
Indie Game Makes Bank and SOPA Goes Down - Press Pause Daily
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An indie developer recoups their entire production cost in four days, and the Stop Online Piracy Act is dead for the moment.
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Here at Press Pause, we are big fans of indie games. So when good things happen to an indie release, we wanna tell you about it.
Toxic Games, makers of the recently released Portal-esque game Q.U.B.E, announced this week that they were able to recoup their full development cost in the game’s first four days on sale.
Toxic was one of the first developers to take part in the Indie Fund, which helps independent game makers fund their games. They ended up investing $90,000 in the development of Q.U.B.E., which was doled out in chunks. The folks at Indie Fund say that their investment was worth it and “that that investment paid off with 12K sold copies since the game launched last week.”
It seems that Toxic is already discussing possibly moving Q.U.B.E. beyond the PC. Lets hope that means an XBLA or PSN release in the near future.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/16/q-u-b-e-moves-12k-copies-in-first-four-days-recouping-full-ind/
http://indie-fund.com/2012/01/q-u-b-e-recoups-investment/
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Well it looks like the internet is victorious in it’s battle against the Stop Online Privacy Act, at least for now.
A report has come out that states that the legislation that had been making it’s way through the US House of Representatives has been indefinitely shelved, and will not be coming up for a vote on the floor of the House.
On the official Committee on Oversight and Government Reform site, committee chairman Darell Issa posted a statement stating that SOPA would “not move to the House floor this Congress without a consensus."
While this is a good day for the internet, the fight isn’t over yet.
Let’s not forget that the US Senate has it’s own version of the legislation called the Protect Intellectual Property Act.
Let’s hope the same fate awaits it as well.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/congress-shelves-sopa-6348670
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