PalGN reports: "It's never good to be the bearer of bad news, so often the case when words like 'OFLC' and 'videogames' make it into the same article. Therefore, it's a good change to bring the news that Dark Sector, refused classification by the OFLC (Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification) in February has now been re-rated and awarded an MA15+ classification.

The game was originally considered by the OFLC to be too strong for our shores, as a "violent and sometimes gruesome game with a sinister storyline and ominous outcome. The violence and aggression inflicted upon the protagonist is of a high level, naturalistic and not stylised at all." Unfazed, Dark Sector's local distributor, AFA Interactive, confirmed in April that an altered version of the game, based on the Japanese release was being prepped for another shot at classification."
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Jun 10, 2008

Dark Sector Xbox 360 Demo Available for Download

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector Xbox 360 Demo Available for Download

Today, D3Publisher released a downloadable demo of Dark Sector for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft via Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network! Available now for download worldwide, the demo will offer players a fantastic introductory experience into the world of Dark Sector as they unleash the power and become a hero.
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Mar 30, 2008

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Sunday 30th March 2008)

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360 - Dark Sector - XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Sunday 30th March 2008)

The clocks went forward meaning you lost a "valuable" hour of gaming but don't despair, Console Monster has the latest XBOX Live Marketplace Update for Sunday 30th March 2008:

Name: DICE Sessions: BioWare, Harmonix, and 2K Boston Panel
Price: Free
Availability: Everywhere

Name: Dark Sector Voiceover Featurette video
Price: Free
Availability: UK only

Name: Dark Sector Webisode 2
Price: Free
Availability: Everywhere

Continued at the source.
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Mar 26, 2008

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Wednesday 26th March 2008)

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360 - Dark Sector - XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Wednesday 26th March 2008)

It's Wednesday a.k.a. Arcade Wednesday so there's the previously announced TiQal available on the Arcade. As well as TiQal, there's also quite a lot of new content available today so here's a look at the full list:

Name: TiQal
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (Free Trial also available)
Availability: Everywhere

Name: FIFA Street 3 Arena Theme Bundle #1
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Name: FIFA Street 3 Arena Theme Bundle #2
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Name: TiQal Pyramids Theme Pack
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Continued at the source.
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Mar 25, 2008

D3Publisher Announces that Dark Sector Has Shipped

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360 - Dark Sector - D3Publisher Announces that Dark Sector Has Shipped

Starting today gamers can unleash the power and become the hero as D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, has shipped Dark Sector to retail stores in North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Developed by acclaimed developer Digital Extremes, co-creators behind Epic Game's award-winning Unreal® franchise, Dark Sector is an all-new and original action-thriller that immerses players in a dark, gritty experience packed with heart-pounding action, incredible superpowers and stunning environments that offer unprecedented high-definition graphics. Dark Sector is available for the suggested retail price of $59.95.
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Mar 25, 2008

XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Tuesday 25th March 2008)

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360 - Dark Sector - XBOX Live Marketplace Update (Tuesday 25th March 2008)

The XBOX Live Marketplace has been updated. Here's the full list:

Content: Dark Sector: Boss Strategy Video (Colossus)
Price: 50 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Content: Corbis Sexy Sprites Theme
Price: 150 Microsoft Points
Availability: Everywhere

Content: CP3TV.com: "This is my LouisianaÂ¿"
Price: Free
Availability: Everywhere

Also, the Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack is now free so what are you waiting for? A warthog?
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Mar 24, 2008

One final Dark Sector video

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Nearly four years after it was first announced, Dark Sector will finally be in stores tomorrow. But before you (presumably) run out and start delving through the horror-tinged slashy-shooter's crumbling urban wasteland for yourself, we've got one last sneak preview for you: video of the game's second-to-last mission. ... » Read More

Mar 22, 2008

New Game Releases for the Week of March 23, 2008

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360 - Dark Sector - New Game Releases for the Week of March 23, 2008

Highlights for this week include Dark Sector for Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers. In addition, some good portable releases in Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword on the DS and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core on PSP.

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of March 23, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!
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Mar 17, 2008

Dark Sector Weapon Reveals

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector Weapon Reveals

Via TheGameReviews.com

"As part of the continuing coverage of Dark Sector, we here at TheGameReviews.com have been granted special access from D3 to show you, our readers, the various types of weapons that can be wielded in Dark Sector. These range from small arms like the TEKNA Burst Pistol to explosive weapons, such as the shoulder mounted RPG to heavy weapons, such as the Elite Cannon Gatling Gun. So, without further ado, here is your first glimpse into the Dark Sector Armory."
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Mar 17, 2008

Freeze!

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With slicy-shooty horror adventure Dark Sector a little more than a week away from its March 25 release, it's time for part two of our ongoing weekly video coverage of the game's later levels. Last Monday, we showed you the game's sixth mission, which pitted protagonist Hayden Tenno against weird beasts called Stingers, which had been mutated by the Technocyte virus into leaping, metal-skinned horrors that tossed around fistfuls of ... » Read More

Mar 10, 2008

Dark Sector's sixth level unveiled

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Despite the fact that Dark Sector was announced almost four years ago, we've only seen a handful of its actual missions in their entirety. That is, until last week, when D3 Publisher dropped by our offices with a near-complete version of the game and gave us our first look at the eerie third-person shooter's sixth, seventh and ninth levels, each of which shows off the first appearances of something cool.We'll showcase all three ... » Read More

Mar 9, 2008

'Dark Sector' Achievements and Entitlements Revealed

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360 - Dark Sector - 'Dark Sector' Achievements and Entitlements Revealed

Achievements (X360) / Entitlements (PS3)

Level Completion - 300 PTS

Name: Prologue - Completed Chapter 1 (Score: 10)
Name: Exposure - Completed Chapter 2 (Score: 10)
Name: Baggage Claim - Completed Chapter 3 (Score: 10)
Name: Moths To The Flame - Completed Chapter 4 (Score: 10)
Name: The Shipment - Completed Chapter 5 (Score: 10)
Name: The Bait - Completed Chapter 6 (Score: 10)
Name: Industrial Evolution - Completed Chapter 7 (Score: 10)
Name: Unnatural History - Completed Chapter 8 (Score: 10)
Name: Threshold Guardian - Completed Chapter 9 (Score: 10)
Name: The Dark Sector - Completed the game (Score: 100)
Name: Dark Sector - Brutal Difficulty - Completed the Game on Brutal Difficulty (Score: 110)

More ...........
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Mar 7, 2008

Dark Sector Goes Gold, Arrives March 25

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector Goes Gold, Arrives March 25

Digital Extremes' glaive-wielding action title Dark Sector (PS3, X360) has entered the manufacturing process and will ship to North American retailers on March 25, D3Publisher announced today.
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Mar 6, 2008

Dark Sector's Cinematics, made by Pendulum

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector's Cinematics, made by Pendulum

Pendulum, a leading digital animation & fx studio for the advertising, video game and entertainment industries, announced today that some of its latest work will be seen in the highly anticipated game, Dark Sector. D3Publisher and Digital Extremes'original 3rd-person action-shooter, designed exclusively for next-generation gaming, will feature over 13 minutes of original Pendulum-directed cinematic cut-scenes portraying critical story elements of the game.
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Mar 5, 2008

Are PS3 Entitlements Back? (Dark Sector Announcement Provides A Clue)

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360 - Dark Sector - Are PS3 Entitlements Back? (Dark Sector Announcement Provides A Clue)

We all know what Xbox 360 Achievements are.

They've produced countless Achievement whores, and many see Achievements as a way to measure a gamer's success.

Today, D3 Publisher of America not only announced the Xbox 360 Achievements for Dark Sector, but also PS3 Entitlements for the game. Remember Entitlements?
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Mar 5, 2008

Dark Sector Achievements Revealed

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector Achievements Revealed

The achievements for Dark Sector have officially been revealed over at xbox360achievements.org. The game will feature 38 achievements for the grand total of 1000 points. Most of the achievements are single player related, with a few multiplayer sprinkled in as well. For the full list of achievements, check the link below.
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Mar 3, 2008

Dark Sector - Multiplayer Features Details

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector - Multiplayer Features Details

Game Types - Dark Sector's multiplayer is broken up into two distinct game types: Infection and Epidemic...
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Mar 3, 2008

Five years of Dark Sector PR coming to an end

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Digital Extremes has released a new batch of screenshots showing its long, long, long in development sci-fi action game Dark Sector, which should be with us this month. Five years ago the dark and moody third-person shooter was originally set in space, with an abundance of generic space marines. Now it takes place in communist Russia, which is clearly much better. Apart from the straight-forward shooting, the main attraction is the ... » Read More

Feb 28, 2008

CVG: Dark Sector PS3 cancellation "never" considered

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360 - Dark Sector - CVG: Dark Sector PS3 cancellation

CVG reports that Digital Extremes CEO James Schmalz has explained yesterday's comments from a team member suggesting that sci-fi slasher Dark Sector was almost canned on PS3.

The game's producer was quoted as saying that the PS3 version was "just not running as good as 360," and the developer had "serious discussions about what we were going to do".

"Never once did we feel we could not pull off the PS3 version of Dark Sector," DE CEO Schmalz told CVG via e-mail this morning. "As with all PS3 games, it takes skill and time to optimize and we spent a great deal of time doing that. At no time did we ever think, 'It's not going to be optimized enough, so let's talk to D3 about canning it.' That is just not true."
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Feb 27, 2008

Dark Sector in competition with Prototype, says Digital Extremes

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360 - Dark Sector - Dark Sector in competition with Prototype, says Digital Extremes

Videogaming247 is reporting that Digital Extremes guy Dave Kudirka sees Prototype in the same space as his baby Dark Sector, saying, "There are a few action titles coming out in this first quarter that we'll be competing with, but Prototype is definitely the title that appears to have generated comparison to Dark Sector in the online community.

"I think the attractive monster-as-hero convention is the strongest connection between the two titles. And names like Devil May Cry, Metal Gear, and Grand Theft Auto always cast a big shadow, especially when you're bringing a new IP to the table."
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