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Splinter Cell: Conviction delayed on PC

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Out two weeks after Xbox 360 version. Ubisoft has revealed that Splinter Cell: Conviction on the PC will now be released on 30th April, two weeks after the Xbox 360 version. That's according to the publisher's latest release schedule issued this afternoon. Ubisoft has had some PR difficulties with PC gamers lately, stemming from its controversial DRM system, which has become a target for hackers since it launched with Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5. Read more...

Splinter Cell: Conviction delayed on PC

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Out two weeks after Xbox 360 version. Ubisoft has revealed that Splinter Cell: Conviction on the PC will now be released on 30th April, two weeks after the Xbox 360 version. That's according to the publisher's latest release schedule issued this afternoon. Ubisoft has had some PR difficulties with PC gamers lately, stemming from its controversial DRM system, which has become a target for hackers since it launched with Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5. Read more...

Splinter Cell: Conviction delayed on PC

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Out two weeks after Xbox 360 version. Ubisoft has revealed that Splinter Cell: Conviction on the PC will now be released on 30th April, two weeks after the Xbox 360 version. That's according to the publisher's latest release schedule issued this afternoon. Ubisoft has had some PR difficulties with PC gamers lately, stemming from its controversial DRM system, which has become a target for hackers since it launched with Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5. Read more...

Splinter Cell: Conviction delayed on PC

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Out two weeks after Xbox 360 version. Ubisoft has revealed that Splinter Cell: Conviction on the PC will now be released on 30th April, two weeks after the Xbox 360 version. That's according to the publisher's latest release schedule issued this afternoon. Ubisoft has had some PR difficulties with PC gamers lately, stemming from its controversial DRM system, which has become a target for hackers since it launched with Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5. Read more...

Splinter Cell: Conviction delayed on PC

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Out two weeks after Xbox 360 version. Ubisoft has revealed that Splinter Cell: Conviction on the PC will now be released on 30th April, two weeks after the Xbox 360 version. That's according to the publisher's latest release schedule issued this afternoon. Ubisoft has had some PR difficulties with PC gamers lately, stemming from its controversial DRM system, which has become a target for hackers since it launched with Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5. Read more...

Splinter Cell: Conviction delayed on PC

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
Out two weeks after Xbox 360 version. Ubisoft has revealed that Splinter Cell: Conviction on the PC will now be released on 30th April, two weeks after the Xbox 360 version. That's according to the publisher's latest release schedule issued this afternoon. Ubisoft has had some PR difficulties with PC gamers lately, stemming from its controversial DRM system, which has become a target for hackers since it launched with Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter 5. Read more...

Swiss Pass Violent Game Bans, Actual Laws to Follow

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GamePolitics
GamePolitics
So much for remaining neutral—a pair of Swiss resolutions dealing with violent videogames have been passed by the country’s National Council.As detailed last month, the first resolution, proposed by Christian Democratic Party member and National Councillor Norbert Hochreutener, would make it illegal to sell PEGI 16 or 18-rated games to minors, while a second resolution, backed by Social Democrat Evi Allemann, called for a complete ban of violent and adult-themed videogames.read more

Ubisoft Denies Steam DRM Conflict

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Edge Online
Edge Online
Key Ubisoft titles are no longer available on Steam in what has been rumoured to be a move by Valve in protest of the publisher’s restrictive DRM. The digital distributor is not offering Assassin’s Creed 2 or Silent Hunter V and the root cause could be an objection to the use of DRM.

Korea Launches Fight Against Game & Net Addiction

Source:
GamePolitics
GamePolitics
In a bid to combat its estimated 2.0 million Internet and videogame addicts, South Korea will offer free software to the populace that would limit time spent online.Under what’s termed a “consensual shut-down program,” users would be able to set the days and times that they would be able to access the Internet, reports the Korean Times. A second method of limiting screen time would involve a program dubbed Internet Fatigue, which is designed to “make gamers become bored as time goes by.”The measures were issued by a special inter-ministry group setup to fight the overuse of the Web and games. The government is said to be focused on preventive actions and will launch educational programs expected to reach 10.0 million people, while 300,000 heavy Internet users will be able to receive counseling services. 10,000 jobs will be created as a result of the latter initiative.read more

Aliens in the garden: the secret origin of Plants vs. Zombies

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Ars Technica
Ars Technica
It goes without saying that we love Plants vs. Zombies here at Ars Technica, especially the pocket-sized iPhone version of the game that was just released. If you haven't played it, you can download the free demo here and even get 10 percent off if you decide to buy the full game. It's a bizarre, funny, and addictive strategy title with a quirky art style, but the most surprising thing about it is that it was originally supposed to be an entirely different game. What many gamers don't realize is that Plants vs. Zombies started out as a sequel to Insaniquarium, a strategy game that involves growing an aquarium's population while simultaneously protecting the fishes from an alien invasion. PopCap recently shared some original concept sketches for with us, and the evolution from sequel to fully original title is fascinating. Read the comments on this post

Analyst: Lack of Twilight Adaptation Has Cost “Millions”

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Edge Online
Edge Online
According to Games Investor Consulting analyst Nick Gibson, the absence of a video game adaptation of Summit Entertainment’s Twilight series has cost “millions” in lost opportunity for revenue. "Given how hot a property it is, [a Twilight video game] could easily present a seven-figure exploitation opportunity, especially if publishers consider taking it beyond retail gaming and considers network gaming," he told MCV magazine.

Here's your chance to play StarCraft 2 this weekend

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Ars Technica
Ars Technica
It's Friday, and if you're like me there is some question of what game you're going to play over the weekend. Or maybe you're looking forward to playing with your children or spending time with your wife? You should scuttle any plan you have of going outside into the daystar, because we have something very special to give away. You see, Blizzard has invited us to, well, invite a friend to the StarCraft 2 beta. I could slam that code on eBay and make a few hundred dollars, but instead I am choosing to share it with you. Why? Because you're my friends, right? Here's how you win: simply send an e-mail to giveaways@arstechnica.com with the subject line "Beta rush kekekekeke," and inside answer a simple question: why couldn't I go to visit Blizzard to play the single player portion of the game when Ars Technica was invited to do so? We'll choose one e-mail at random, and check it for the correct answer. If it's incorrect, we'll simply draw again.

Little Big Adventure creator teases new project

Source:
Edge Online
Edge Online
Alone in the Dark and Little Big Adventure creator, Frédérick Raynal, is apparently at work on a new title for Ubisoft that may be set for release later this year. The as yet unannounced title is being teased on the developer's personal site, with the message scrawled in French on a chalk board: "The name of the

Judge Tosses Out God Of War Lawsuit

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Edge Online
Edge Online
A court has ruled in favour of Sony Computer Entertainment America and David Jaffe in a lawsuit brought by screenwriters who claimed that God of War was based on their original work.

Bad Company 2 dents Japanese chart

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
PSP is this week's best-selling machine. There are five new games in Media Create's Japanese top 10 this week, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in seventh (PS3). But the stampede couldn't shake last week's champion Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light from the top spot, nor old-timers Friend Collection (DS) from second or New Super Mario Bros. Wii from third. The newcomers start with Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman in fourth (PSP), and continue through Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (PSP) in fifth, Zettai Hero: Modification Plan (PSP) in sixth, BFBC2 in seventh (PS3) and RPG Maker DS in eighth. Read more...

Bad Company 2 dents Japanese chart

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
PSP is this week's best-selling machine. There are five new games in Media Create's Japanese top 10 this week, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in seventh (PS3). But the stampede couldn't shake last week's champion Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light from the top spot, nor old-timers Friend Collection (DS) from second or New Super Mario Bros. Wii from third. The newcomers start with Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman in fourth (PSP), and continue through Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (PSP) in fifth, Zettai Hero: Modification Plan (PSP) in sixth, BFBC2 in seventh (PS3) and RPG Maker DS in eighth. Read more...

Bad Company 2 dents Japanese chart

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
PSP is this week's best-selling machine. There are five new games in Media Create's Japanese top 10 this week, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in seventh (PS3). But the stampede couldn't shake last week's champion Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light from the top spot, nor old-timers Friend Collection (DS) from second or New Super Mario Bros. Wii from third. The newcomers start with Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman in fourth (PSP), and continue through Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (PSP) in fifth, Zettai Hero: Modification Plan (PSP) in sixth, BFBC2 in seventh (PS3) and RPG Maker DS in eighth. Read more...

Bad Company 2 dents Japanese chart

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
PSP is this week's best-selling machine. There are five new games in Media Create's Japanese top 10 this week, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in seventh (PS3). But the stampede couldn't shake last week's champion Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light from the top spot, nor old-timers Friend Collection (DS) from second or New Super Mario Bros. Wii from third. The newcomers start with Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman in fourth (PSP), and continue through Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (PSP) in fifth, Zettai Hero: Modification Plan (PSP) in sixth, BFBC2 in seventh (PS3) and RPG Maker DS in eighth. Read more...

Bad Company 2 dents Japanese chart

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
PSP is this week's best-selling machine. There are five new games in Media Create's Japanese top 10 this week, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in seventh (PS3). But the stampede couldn't shake last week's champion Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light from the top spot, nor old-timers Friend Collection (DS) from second or New Super Mario Bros. Wii from third. The newcomers start with Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman in fourth (PSP), and continue through Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (PSP) in fifth, Zettai Hero: Modification Plan (PSP) in sixth, BFBC2 in seventh (PS3) and RPG Maker DS in eighth. Read more...

Bad Company 2 dents Japanese chart

Source:
Eurogamer
Eurogamer
PSP is this week's best-selling machine. There are five new games in Media Create's Japanese top 10 this week, including Battlefield: Bad Company 2 in seventh (PS3). But the stampede couldn't shake last week's champion Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light from the top spot, nor old-timers Friend Collection (DS) from second or New Super Mario Bros. Wii from third. The newcomers start with Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman in fourth (PSP), and continue through Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce 2 (PSP) in fifth, Zettai Hero: Modification Plan (PSP) in sixth, BFBC2 in seventh (PS3) and RPG Maker DS in eighth. Read more...
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