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Sony: Bright Light, Wii Similarities Won’t Deep-Six PlayStation Move
Mar 17th
Sony’s new PlayStation Move controller made headlines last week as it added Wii-like controls to the PlayStation 3. But a key difference in the tech, one lauded by Sony, could hurt the device. So could a lack of innovative software.
Kotaku brought both of these topics up with Scott Rohde, vice president of worldwide studios at Sony’s big PlayStation Move event last week. Rohde had been the main presenter of Move games at the event, launching demos of everything from sports-compilation title Sports Champions to a Move-enhanced SOCOM 4.
After the demos, he talked tech, mentioning his favorite aspect of the Read more ...
Toy Story 3, Brunswick Pro Bowling Like To PlayStation Move It
Mar 17th
Sony has updated its official PlayStation Move page with a couple of new games taking advantage of the PlayStation 3’s upcoming motion controller, Toy Story 2 and Brunswick Pro Bowling. I hope those wrist straps are sturdy.
Kane & Lynch 2 dated for August
Mar 17th
Square Enix has sent word that Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days will be released on 27th August.
IO’s sequel – in development for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 – follows the two eponymous criminals through “48 hours of hell”.
There’s an emphasis on a new documentary-style presentation, plus fresh multiplayer modes Undercover Cop, Cops & Robbers and Arcade. Fragile Alliance will return for K&L 1.
“We believe the unique visuals and relentless gameplay has created an intensity never delivered in a videogame before,” said Niels Jørgensen, boss of IO. “In a genre where so many games look and feel the same, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days will make people double-take. We think it’s going to make quite an Read more ...
F1 2010’s career mode detailed
Mar 17th
Codemasters has lifted the lid on its next Formula 1 game, F1 2010, at a press event in London, revealing an extensive career mode that will simulate the drivers’ life in the paddock as well as on the track.
F1 2010 will allow players to interact with their agent, team-mate, engineer and the media as they build a career for themselves. You’ll start in a lower or middle-tier team aiming to beat your team-mate and championship rivals, in order to increase your standing and negotiate new contracts over several seasons.
As your rank improves, the F1 circus in the paddock will respond differently to you, with media showing interest according to your standing and asking questions relevant to your performance. Finish in the top three in a race and you’ll Read more ...
Skate 3 given solid May date
Mar 17th
EA has announced a 14th May release date for Skate 3 in the UK.
The game’s in development at Black Box for PS3 and Xbox 360.
Skate 3 aims to bring friends together online in teams. Jason DeLang, senior producer, reckons this will be “the most connected, accessible and social skateboarding experience yet”. But then he would say that.
Another interesting addition is the Skate.Park editor, which allows you to make and share skate parks as well as videos and photos.
And on top of all that there will be more areas to skate in and more people to skate as than ever. Funnily enough, there’s no Tony Hawk on the roster. Eric Koston’s there, though, as is Jason Lee as Coach Frank.
