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Fans of the latest Tron: Evolution game may have to forgo hope of any follow-up DLC, as Disney has announced that it will be shutting down Propaganda Games, the Vancouver based studio behind its development. The disappointing news comes months after the studio cancelled production on Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada Of The Damned and amidst reports of Disney's new-found appreciation for mobile gaming...
Gamasutra: Disney's Interactive Media division, which handle's the media giant's video game operations, saw a 17 percent second quarter year-over-year drop in revenue to $129 million, but operating losses were relatively unchanged from last year.
Bungie's Halo 3 took top Game of the Year honors during the G-Phoria awards last night, broadcast by game-oriented cable television network G4. Xbox 360 was named the station's favorite system -- which falls in line with the award distribution. Of the show's 18 game awards, only four went to titles not available on Microsoft's system: Best Graphics and Best Voice Acting for Kojima Productions' Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Best Racing Game for Nintendo EAD's Mario Kart Wii, and, by default, Best Handheld Game for Ready at Dawn's God of War: Chains of Olympus.
Native American actor Adam Beach will play Turok in the upcoming feature film.
Mostly known for his roles on TV's Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and the movie Windtalkers, Beach is one of few prominent Native American Hollywood stars. His credentials for playing Turok go farther than that, though - he was the voice of Turok in this year's animated film, Turok: Son of Stone.
Beach describes the opportunity to
From NextGen Player Pepsi-QTG Canada have announced Amp Your Game, a nationwide event touted as the biggest gaming tour in Canada. The event is, as described on the website, totally free to attend, and will feature: - Opportunity to compete in game tournaments for prizes - 80 gaming stations playing the latest games - Compete for a spot to be a pro-gamer and join Canada's first professional gaming team - Game tips and coaching from pros - DJs and live music - Chance to meet local celebrities
Despite no XBOX Live Arcade release today, the XBOX Live Marketplace has still been updated. Here's the full list for Wednesday 30th April 2008: Name: Chessmaster Live Rayman Raving Rabbids 3D animated chess set Price: 150 Microsoft Points Availability: Everywhere Name: Alone in the Dark Fire Tech Demo Price: Free Availability: Everywhere Turok Gamer Pics Pack 5 - Wolf Pack Price: 150 Microsoft Points Availability: Everywhere
Next-Gen.Biz writes: The Propaganda Games-developed sci-fi dino blaster Turok has shipped over 1 million units worldwide, according to publisher Touchstone. The first-person shooter, based on the Turok franchise that debuted in 1997, launched on February 5 this year for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Touchstone also announced that it will be releasing five new multiplayer maps on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network on March 27. The content, dubbed the Velociraptor Pack, will cost 400 Microsoft Points ($5) on Xbox Live or $4.99 on PlayStation Store.
New multiplayer maps will be coming soon for Turok. Originally announced for release on the Xbox Live Marketplace yesterday, it looks like the maps are currently undergoing certification but should be available very soon. Desolation, Sentinel, Inconclusive Tests and A Rivalry Continues are the new multiplayer maps. There's also a new co-op map. The map pack will go for 400 Microsoft Points ($5). Watch for it on the PlayStation Network as well, scheduled for release tomorrow on March 27, 2008, also for $5.
Xbox accounts for 61 per cent of units sold in UK. The latest title in the former Sony exclusive franchise Devil May Cry has debuted in the UK's All Formats charts at number one, with the lion's share of sales on the Xbox 360. Sixty one per cent of sales were on the Microsoft console, with the rest on Sony's PlayStation 3 and PC. The game is number one in the All Formats charts but also the individual format charts as well.
Uk website shopto.com has posted a message on their website notifying customers that games due for release on February 8th have arrived early they are now shipping Turok, Conflict: Denied Ops & Devil May Cry 4* for next day delivery. Although this means you will only get the game 1-2 days before release this might be interesting for some die-hard fans of the franchises or anyone looking to get any of the games. * Devil may cry 4 on Xbox 360 is already in stock, PS3 version expected 06/02/2008.
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