Archive for April, 2011

Obsidian Entertainment Hit With Layoffs

Posted on April 28, 2011 | No Comments
Here at GEV, Obsidian Entertainment is the frequent subject of our ire. We always seem to be really interested in all of their games, but we tend to always have serious issues with the games they make when they finally come out. All that being...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Trailer

Posted on April 28, 2011 | No Comments
With our interest in all things geeky, it probably comes as no surprise that we’re pretty excited to check out the finale of the Harry Potter series. So when the first major trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 hit today,...
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MX vs ATV Alive Achievements

Posted on April 27, 2011 | No Comments
We’re starting out today with the XBOX 360 Achievement list for MX vs ATV Alive. The MX vs ATV franchise has been around for quite some time with THQ’s Phoenix based Rainbow Studios running the show. But this year’s effort is set to launch at...
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PSN Down Indefinitely, User Information Hacked

Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
So it’s no secret that Sony’s Playstation Network has been down since last Wednesday due to an “outside intrusion” (i.e.: they were hacked). And according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, PSN will be shut down indefinitely while Sony sorts out all the...
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Retailers Slashing Wii Price

Posted on April 26, 2011 | 1 Comment
With rumors swirling of a news as of yet unconfirmed price drop for the Nintendo Wii in the works, several retailers in the U.S. have taken the initiative and have cut the console’s price to $169.99. While many of these companies are promoting this as...
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Nintendo Confirms New Console in Development

Posted on April 26, 2011 | 1 Comment
We’ve mentioned a few times here at GEV about the swirling “Wii 2″ rumors that have set the internet ablaze over the last couple of weeks. But as of yesterday, it’s all no longer a rumor. Nintendo has confirmed via it’s 2011 financial statement that...
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DICE Helping Bioware With Mass Effect 3′s Combat

Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
We’ve got some good news for fans of Bioware’s Mass Effect series. Fellow Electronic Arts development studio DICE has been brought in to do some work onMass Effect 3′ combat, specifically with regards to the game’s weapons. While most fans of the series would tell...
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Darkspore Launch Screenshots

Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
Up next we’ve got the launch screenshots for EA and Maxis Games’ Darkspore. This game is a reimagining of sorts of their hit title Spore, and hit hit PCs today. Enjoy!
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Former EA Tiburon Employees Form Row Sham Bow Studios

Posted on April 26, 2011 | No Comments
Former EA Tiburon Executive Phil Holt has reportedly formed a new studio in central Florida. The new venture, which will be known as Row Sham Bow Studios, will reportedly create roughly 60 jobs , with room to grow in the future. Also reportedly joining the...
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Diablo III Coming to Consoles?

Posted on April 26, 2011 | 1 Comment
In a recent interview with Atomic Gamer, Blizzard’s Kevin Martens speculated on a future where console gamers might be able to play Diablo III. Here’s exactly what he said on the subject: “We’re definitely looking into it. We’re seriously considering it. I would say that...
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