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Namco Bandai wins lawsuit over The Witcher 2 distribution

Travis Bruno
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A few months ago a problem arose with the Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, but it wasn’t due to the fact that the developer was having issues, but actually a distribution issue for certain regions of the world. You see, CD Projekt Red’s owners Optimus SA offered the distribution rights of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in Western Europe, Central or South America, or the Asia-Pacific region to THQ.

The problem with this is that they had previously offered the distribution rights to Namco Bandai. Because of this Namco Bandai is now entitled to a new contract for distribution and can collect 15,000 euros a day if they don’t sign a new deal within 15 days of the ruling. Seems like Namco Bandai has won this time around, hopefully Optimus SA chooses to sign quickly to not cause a massive money hemorrhage.

Record of Agarest War 2 coming to North America exclusively for PlayStation 3

Travis Bruno
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Those hoping to hear about a certain risqué strategy RPG being brought over to North America by Aksys Games will be happy to hear that they are indeed localizing Record of Agarest War 2 in North America next year in 2012. Unfortunately however it seems that those hoping for an Xbox 360 version of this title, similar to what was found for the original Agarest War and Agarest War Zero are out of luck as this title is a PlayStation 3 exclusive.

Being a PlayStation 3 exclusive it has a number of new features, such as mini-games that take advantage of the PlayStation Move in unique and interesting ways, including bathing and massaging the various female characters… Besides that there will be a new battle system and a full HD upgrade. Also Record of Agarest War 2 will contain an entirely new Agarest Universe and storyline which Aksys Games have detailed below.

One day, the world was enveloped by a mysterious blinding light. The destruction it caused was terrible, even as the light itself was sublime in its beauty, and it made those who witnessed the awesome display think of the unrestrained rage and fury of the divine.

The central continent, from where the light is believed to have originated from, went silent, while at the same time demons began to spread throughout the world like a plague. Amongst the survivors of the catastrophe, that fateful day became known as the “Day of Light.”

Sometime after the events of the Day of Light, a young man by the name of Weiss, who had lost all memory of himself, encounters an enigmatic woman named Eva, who introduces herself as an Agent of the Divine. It is from her that Weiss learns that he has committed the grievous sin of deicide, and that in order for him to atone for his crime he is to become the “Vessel” in which the power of the divinity he had slaughtered will be stored. For it will be that power that will be used to resurrect the one whose life he stole.

For those who betray the divine will pay for their sins in the space which separates salvation and damnation, as will their progeny…

Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App now available exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Jack Joly
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. Based on DC Comics’ core Batman license, the app brings the Batman: Arkham City franchise to the App Store for the first time, exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Developed by NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown features several of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, including The Joker, Two-Face and Solomon Grundy, as well as iOS-exclusive character Deathstroke, and engages players in one-on-one combat as they seek justice in a variety of Arkham City environments.

Batman: Arkham City Lockdown takes advantage of AirPlay, one of the newly released features in iOS 5, enabling players to wirelessly stream their gameplay experience on their iPad2 or iPhone 4S to their HDTV using Apple TV.

The Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App is available for $6.49/£3.49 from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Killer Deal On Killing Floor This Weekend (It’s Free!)

Kyle Moore
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Killer Deal On Killing Floor This Weekend (It’s Free!)

Everyone likes discounted games, right? Right! Moreover, everyone loves free games, right? Double right! Well Steam have luckily given us the opportunity to experience both with their weekend deal. Killing Floor is currently free, for this weekend only. The full version can be played from now until Sunday 1PM Pacific Standard Time (Monday, 12 8AM for us in Sydney, Australia). After that, players can buy the full game for the discounted price of $4.99 USD or get a pack full of DLC for $7.98 USD all before Monday at 10AM Pacific (Tuesday 13, 5AM). Head over to the Steam Store by clicking here, and experience the Killing Floor for both Mac and PC.

‘XIII – Lost Identity’ Can Now Be Found On The Mac App Store

Kyle Moore
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For all those who own a Mac, yet love videogames, have no fear! Adventure games publisher and designer Microids have you covered with the release of their latest title, XIII – Lost Identity. The title is an interactive adventure based on the events of the first eight episodes. Don’t worry if you don’t own a mac, the title is also available on PC, iPhone, iPad and an Android version set to be released in 2012. Visit the Mac App Store by clicking here to purchase your copy of XIII – Lost Identity.

Ubisoft drop XBLA prices – grab yourself a bargain

Claire Phillips
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Ubisoft drop XBLA prices – grab yourself a bargain

As you may have noticed, it’s Ubisoft’s 25th birthday. Instead of demanding gifts and a party,  Ubisoft have instead decided to drop some prices – happy anniversary indeed. Xbox 360 owners should take a quick trip over to the XBLA, where there are discounts of up to 50% on various games, add ons and avatar items.

Included in the sale are cult favourite Beyond Good and Evil HD, From Dust, and Might and Magic Clash of Heroes. If your looking to pick up a bit of extra content for a few older titles, then add ons for Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Splinter Cell Conviction are all discounted, along with a bevvy of extra content packs for various Tom Clancy games.

If you’ve ever wanted to outfit your avatar in some Ubisoft character gear, then now is the time – make sure and grab those rainbow legwarmers!

For a full rundown of all the deals, click here
 

Confrontation New Trailer Released

Benjamin Webb
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Confrontation, the upcoming tactical RPG from Cyanide, has recently had a new trailer released for it. The game is based on the board game by Rockham, and combines RPG elements with a strategic and tactical system to create dynamic and fun battles.

In the trailer, Rag’narok has announced the end of the world of Aarklash. which spells doom for citizens everywhere. The paths of Light, Darkness and Destiny have begun preparing for battle against each other; with each factions armies following heroes into battle to take control of Rag’narok and ensure utter doom upon the other factions.

The title is looking at an early 2012 release for the PC. Be sure to visit the Official Site for more info.

Check out the video embedded below.

Michael Jackson the Experience HD Now Available For iPad

Roger Ma
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The King of Pop has made his way onto the iPad with Ubisoft’s Michael Jackson The Experience HD which is now available on the App Store for the iPad. This music rhythm game features 13 of Michael Jackson’s classic “short film” music videos such as ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Billie Jean’ and ‘Bad’ just to name a few.

The game has been specially designed for the iPad’s multi touch capabilities that allow players to experience the music rhythm game in an entirely new way. Instead of the regular ‘taping in time to the music’, players will instead need to draw out a series of shapes according to the certain beat and choreography of the on-screen dancers.

Michael Jackson The Experience HD is available now for the iPad from the App Store for $5.49.

Xsens MVN Motion Capture Makes Cgi Easy

Benjamin Webb
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The excellent film-makers over at 20th Century Fox have recently discussed that they use the Previs technology to quickly render computer generated images in their feature films, such as X-Men First Class. The technology makes the previsualisation process much quicker, and the Xsens MVN Motion Capture device allows time for creative processes by reducing the need for timje consuming technological processes.

“Animators at the Previs Department of 20th Century Fox use Xsens MVN Motion Capture system to significantly speed up movie productions. Previs (short for previsualization) allows major time and cost savings in the technical process, putting creativity back at the heart of filmmaking.”

The technology essentially works in the pre-production phase of development, effectively replacing storyboards and preliminary animations, ensuring that costs are reduced and animations can be applied much more quickly. The technology is able to create 3D renderings of a movie before filming even takes place, thus enabling directors to envision the scene much more effectively and tweak or even remove scenes that do not work, before filming has even occured. The best example of this technology is a scene cut from the film X-Men First Class, where six major characters were to do battle in aircraft. Unfortunately, the scene did not hold up virtually and was cut from production.

In this case, the scene did not make it to the final cut of the film – a decision made at much lower than traditional cost, due in large part to the Xsens MVN. “We were able to develop the scene in just two days. Traditional keyframe animation would have taken much longer and would have involved more artists”, says John Griffith, Cinematic Director at 20th Century Fox. “Previs is rapidly gaining ground in the development process of moviemaking today.”

Be sure to check out the embedded video below for a behind the scenes look at the technology. And make sure you take a look at the website for Fox and the Xsens Technology.

Trion Worlds to Host In Game Childs Play Charity Drive

Benjamin Webb
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Game developers Trionworlds have been hosting a charity in-game with their title Rift, on the PC, for the charity Childs Play. The drive starts on the 9th of December and promises donations to the charity.

The drive goes for three days, december 9th until the end of december 11, and involved digital upgrades for player accounts. For every digital upgrade made in-game, Trion will donate $1 to the charity Childs Play. Of course, it might be more effective to make a donation to them yourself, but if you were considering upgrading your account, part of your proceeds will be going to a worthy cause.

For more information on Childs Play, check the site out here. And for more information on how to upgrade your account be sure to visit the Rift Official Website.

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