Tag Archives: PS1

Molyneux wants to make one last game

Peter Molyneux thinks his next big game will also be his last. The 53-year-old designer of Fable and Black & White spoke with Beefjack about what he wants to put into his next project (hint: everything he’s got), as well as Curiosity and 22Cans’ next experiment. “I’m only going to …

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$250 million suit for likeness in GTA: San Andreas fails

All of Grand Theft Auto’s characters are fictional, though some are clearly more based on reality than others. Model and Cypress Hill backup singer Michael “Shagg” Washington was leaning on that fact when he sued Rockstar Games for $250 million in 2010, alleging San Andreas protagonist CJ drew heavily from …

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10 games to play on Halloween

Screw tricks or treats, lets play games Traditionally, Halloween festivities include trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, costume parties, and watching scary movies. This year, you should ditch antics like bobbing for apples–which is totally gross–and instead opt for something better than tricks and/or treats. Were talking video games. Heres a mix of …

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The games of October 2012

No surprise, seeing as we’re jumping headlong into the final quarter of 2012, but October is an absolute beast for new game releases. The month kicks off with a bang with the likes of Resident Evil 6 and NBA 2K13 on October 2 and just doesn’t let go until huge …

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Weekend Spent: Sept 29-30 – What are you playing?

(opens in new tab) Darren: This weekend is all about whittling down my pile of shame. Between the likes of Skyrim, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection and Crysis 2, there’s quite a few titles with which I’d like to get some more game time. I’m also looking to resume my …

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Microsoft patents wearable controller

A Microsoft patent for wearable sensors which detect electrical signals generated by muscles could hint at future control systems for the company’s consoles and other hardware. The patent filed in March for “a wearable device having a set of electromyography (EMG) sensor nodes for detecting a user’s muscle-generated electrical signals …

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What is Tokyo Game Show (TGS)?

Since 1996, the Tokyo Game Show has given developers yet another reason to amass in a convention center to show off their wares. Until 2002 it was held twice a year, something that changed when it was decided to cut one, leaving only the the autumn show in September, remaining. …

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DayZ creator urges release of ArmA devs jailed for alleged espionage

Two Bohemia Interactive developers were arrested on charges of spying in Greece, and DayZ creator Dean “Rocket” Hall is urging gamers to call for their immediate release. Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar, both Czech nationals involved in the ArmA series of military shooters, were detained earlier this month and face …

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BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk retire

BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk are retiring, the developer announced today. The pair of doctors outlined their future plans outside the games industry and gave thanks on respective blog posts, and general manager of BioWare Edmonton and Montreal Aaryn Flynn detailed the Electronic Arts label’s future plans on …

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