Jan 30 2009

Disney layoffs hit Turok, Bolt studios – GameSpot


Escapist Magazine

Disney layoffs hit Turok, Bolt studios
GameSpot – 6 hours ago
By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpot Propaganda loses "less than 30" employees, publisher consolidation of Avalanche Software, and Fall Line Studios affects up to 20 more.
Disney Cuts Employees and Turok Sequel Escapist Magazine
Disney Interactive Lays Off Some Propaganda Staff NextGen Player
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Jan 30 2009

MMO Publisher Nexon Closes Vancouver Studio – Gamasutra

MMO Publisher Nexon Closes Vancouver Studio
Gamasutra – 27 Jan 2009
Development studio Nexon Vancouver, also known as Humanature Studios, was shut down today by Korean parent company Nexon, which focuses on free-to-play MMOs.
Online giant confirms studio closure Play.tm
Nexon closes Humanature Studio GamesIndustry.biz
mmohub.org – Kotaku.com
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Jan 29 2009

Vancouver-developed 'Skate 2' a solid sequel with more tricks, pain – The Canadian Press


The Age

Vancouver-developed 'Skate 2' a solid sequel with more tricks, pain
The Canadian Press – 7 hours ago
A real-life skateboarder who bellyflops or cannonballs onto a staircase after missing a steep grind rail would likely be looking at an extended hospital stay.
SKATE 2 SHIPS TO RETAILERS GamingExcellence
Game review: Skate 2 iAfrica.com
Zergwatch – GameFocus – VG-Reloaded.com – Muncie Star Press
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Jan 29 2009

Conquest should be banished from Rings franchise – Calgary Herald


EndSights

Conquest should be banished from Rings franchise
Calgary Herald – 28 Jan 2009
It is with little hesitation that I say that Electronic Arts' first two Lord of the Rings titles, The Two Towers and Return of the King, are among my favourite movie tie-ins.
Lord of the Rings: Conquest Head-To-Head IGN
Lord of the Rings: Conquest Review (360) EndSights
Digital Spy – Dose.ca – San Jose Mercury News – The Canadian Press
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Jan 29 2009

Conquest should be banished from Rings franchise – Calgary Herald


Loot Ninja

Conquest should be banished from Rings franchise
Calgary Herald – 28 Jan 2009
It is with little hesitation that I say that Electronic Arts' first two Lord of the Rings titles, The Two Towers and Return of the King, are among my favourite movie tie-ins.
Lord of the Rings: Conquest Head-To-Head IGN
Video Game Review: Lord of the Rings: Conquest Dose.ca
The Canadian Press – EndSights – Planet Xbox 360 – Digital Spy
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Jan 29 2009

Vancouver-developed 'Skate 2' a solid sequel with more tricks, pain – The Canadian Press


Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Vancouver-developed 'Skate 2' a solid sequel with more tricks, pain
The Canadian Press – 2 hours ago
A real-life skateboarder who bellyflops or cannonballs onto a staircase after missing a steep grind rail would likely be looking at an extended hospital stay.
SKATE 2 SHIPS TO RETAILERS GamingExcellence
Game review: Skate 2 iAfrica.com
TeamXbox – GameFocus – VG-Reloaded.com – Muncie Star Press
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Jan 29 2009

“Live Expansion” Announced for Warhammer Online

Zonk brings word that Mythic has announced their plans to expand Warhammer Online in the coming months using a series of live events that will open up new careers, gear, and zones. The first event, planned for sometime in March, will allow access to the Dwarf Slayer and the Orc Choppa, as well as a new RvR scenario. Later, players will race to unlock a massive new zone, the Lands of the Dead. The expansion itself is titled “A Call to Arms,” and it will be rolled out free of charge.

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Jan 29 2009

Conquest should be banished from Rings franchise – Calgary Herald


EndSights

Conquest should be banished from Rings franchise
Calgary Herald – 28 Jan 2009
It is with little hesitation that I say that Electronic Arts' first two Lord of the Rings titles, The Two Towers and Return of the King, are among my favourite movie tie-ins.
Lord of the Rings: Conquest Head-To-Head IGN
Video Game Review: Lord of the Rings: Conquest Dose.ca
The Canadian Press – EndSights – Planet Xbox 360 – Digital Spy
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Jan 29 2009

MMO Publisher Nexon Closes Vancouver Studio – Gamasutra

MMO Publisher Nexon Closes Vancouver Studio
Gamasutra – 27 Jan 2009
Development studio Nexon Vancouver, also known as Humanature Studios, was shut down today by Korean parent company Nexon, which focuses on free-to-play MMOs.
Online giant confirms studio closure Play.tm
Nexon closes Humanature Studio GamesIndustry.biz
mmohub.org – Kotaku.com
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Jan 29 2009

The Worst Games that Made it to Number One

A look at the suckage that has stained the top spot!

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