Epic Games, makers of the excellent and fun Unreal Tournament series, have recently announced their leading game development engine, Unreal Engine 3, is now integrated with Flash support.
This means that in the future, it is possible for games built on the Unreal Engine to be ported into flash formats to be played in a web browser. Hopefully, this will lead to some of Epics more popular franchises, and orginally created games, to be more accessible by the public and to be played across multiple platforms more easily. We could even one day be seeing a facebook edition of Unreal Tournament 3 (though it’s unlikely, as the precache download would be ENORMOUS!).
On the engine, Epic had this to say –
“With UE3 and Flash, games built for high-end consoles can now run on the Web or as Facebook apps, reaching an enormous user base,” said Sweeney. “This totally changes the playing field for game developers who
want to widely deploy and monetize their games.”
Epic’s Unreal Engine is freely available for the public to build games on using the Unreal SDK.
Instead of bringing WWE ’12 to portables this year, THQ are planning on producing a port for WWE All Stars for the 3DS. After a bit of waiting, a new trailer has now been released to give players a good glimpse inside the game. As far as looks go, the same campy art style has been used with this 3DS incarnation and even the over-the-top combat seems relatively unchanged.
One thing this trailer does display that should catch many fans eyes though are classic moments in cutscene form that were ripped straight out of past WWE shows. This title also marks the first wrestling title for the 3DS, so there is no doubt WWE All Stars will attempt to set a bar for all other contenders in the market. You can watch the two eras collide in the new trailer below and let us know what you think of this port in the comments section below.
I woke up this morning in the hope of clicking onto NBA.com and seeing that the lockout is finally over, but was disappointed to see that “talks come to a halt as sides dispute the split of money”. Oh is THAT why there is a lockout? Talk after talk after talk….after talk…And we’re right back where we started. But that wasn’t going to ruin my day, because I still had the NBA 2k12 launch to go to!
We finally got our hands on the game as we partied it up, joined by the Sydney Kings, Aussie hip hop artist Kid Mac (pictured below), not to mention the creators of the game and other 2K Sports games, Visual Concepts. Even recent Sydney King signing Jerai Grant was there, nephew of Jordan’s former teammate Horace Grant.
When I wasn’t playing the game, I was enjoying the replays of classic matches, featuring most of the NBA’s Greatest which appear in 2k12. I don’t think I will ever get tired of being reminded of the reason’s why MJ is still the greatest player we’ve ever seen.
I’m not gonna give my impressions away too early as the review will be up in the next few days (so don’t forget to check back!), but I can say I’m not going to be frustrated by the lockout quite so much anymore.
NBA 2K12, as if you didn’t know, will be out on Friday!
KontrolFreek’s latest controller accessory, the Speed Freek APEX, has just been released into the market. The accessory is aimed towards Forza Motorsport 4 but can also be used for almost all other racing games.
The “U” Shaped attachment prevents thumbs from slipping off when making those sharp turns, and allows for precision steering and accurate controlling of your car.
You can purchase it online for around $10. To check out our review of the Speed Freek APEX click here.
The upcoming cinematic platformer from Other Ocean Interactive, The War of the Worlds based off the infamous H.G. Wells novel of the same title, has a new installment in Other Ocean Interactive’s web-series “Arthur Diaries” as well as some new screenshots and artwork.
The latest “Arthur Diary” features Hyde Park, which is right in the thick of the Martian destruction. You can check out the new trailer as well as some new screenshots and artwork below.
The War of the Worlds will launch on the Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network later this year. Let us know what you think of the upcoming title from Other Ocean? Let us know in the shoutbox or comments section.
If you happened to have missed out on the Sega Dreamcast Collection earlier this year, you will be happy to know that both Sega Bass Fishing and Space Channel: 5 Part 2 are now available on both the Xbox Live Arcade and PSN. As many of you should know, Space Channel: 5 Part 2 is a rhythm action game that seen first life in Japan and was later ported to the Playstation 2 while Sega Bass Fishing went down as one of the best fishing titles of all time during the Dreamcast era. After spending a ton of time with both, I can say these two classics feel as timeless as ever and look great in their shiny HD formats.
Each title is available for $9.99/800 Microsoft points, but those who are wanting both might also want to look into that Dreamcast Collection that comes bundled with Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure (which is a much better value as a whole). You can check out our review for the entire package by following this link.
Trendy Entertainment have now released their third developer diary for Dungeon Defenders, which is set to release in a little over two weeks. This clip has producer Marc Singer give us a much deeper look into the gameplay mechanics players can expect, as he fully details the combat phase of the game as well as the many enemies within. Co-op will also differ from the single player experience, as players can use a different set of commands to complete each objective.
Yes, everything is shaping up beautifully for this “Tower Defense Action-RPG”, and you should do yourself a favor and watch the diary down below. Dungeon Defenders is due out October 18th forthe XBLA, PSN, and PC.
It has been announced through Famistu magazine, that the Harvest Moon series will be making it’s way to the Nintendo 3DS under the title of Harvest Moon: The Land of Origin.
So what will make this new installment in the Harvest Moon series different to the plethora of other Harvest Moon games that came before it? Well, this time around, you can design your characters appearance, house and even your entire ranch from the ground up. This is all a first for the series and is a bold new step away from the norm for Harvest Moon.
No solid release date has been made other than an early 2012 release for Japan. What do you think of the newly announced Harvest Moon title? Let us know in the shoutbox or comments section below.
Robin Williams has once again returned with his aptly named daughter for the latest Zelda TV spot, this time for The Legend of Zelda: The Four Swords Anniversary Edition.
As many know, Robin Williams the famous actor/comedian named his daughter after the princess from The Legend of Zelda franchise, Zelda. It is evident through these series of TV spots that the Williams duo have appeared in, that they truly love the Zelda series.
You can check out the trailer below, watch both Williams challenge eachother to a Four Swords based bet. Who wins? You have to wait and see. Be sure to let us know what you think in the shout box or comments section.
Welcome once again ladies and gents to The Poid Pipper Newsbeat! I am your host, The Poid Pipper, and you will be fully engulfed with awesome deals and spotlights that Xbox Live has to offer from October 4 – October 17. I am certainly excited, so why not break the seal with the main attractions!
Forza Motorsport 4 & Forza Motorsport 4 “Season Pass”
Speeding its way to your living room, Forza Motorsport 4 will be available for purchase on October 11. With an expansive set of tracks and over 80 vehicle manufacturers, the game will bring new realism to the genre and raise expectations for newer racing titles. While you may want to wait to see additional downloadable content, Forza Motorsport 4 “Season Pass” will allow players to receive future updates saving 30% of the total DLC costs. Why not spend less on content that is well worth it?
Bethesda Softworks SALE
SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!! Bethesda is offering a 50% discount on Bethesda games/add-ons for Xbox Live. Titles include “Fallout New Vegas: Honest Hearts,” “Fallout 3: The Pitt,” “Doom II,” “Quake Arena” and more!
New releases for Xbox Live Arcade:
Game
Release Date
Microsoft Points
Orcs Must Die (Microsoft Studios)
October 5
1200
NBA JAM: On Fire Edition (Electronic Arts)
October 5
1200
Space Channel 5 (SEGA)
October 5
800
Sega Bass Fishing (SEGA)
October 5
800
Guardian Heroes (SEGA)
October 12
800
Real Steel (Yuke’s Co., Ltd.)
October 12
800
And for Game Add-Ons:
Game Add-On
Release Date
Microsoft Points
Kinectimals Bear Island Add-on (Microsoft Studios)
October 11
1200
Dragon Age II: Mark of the Assassin (Electronic Arts)
