Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - Page 2
In Real Life

Doves, Pistols And Video Games

Massively multiplayer online role-playing game Reign of Assassins Online goes into beta today. This is more than just some MMORPG, it’s from one of the greatest film director’s ever, John Woo. He’ll put a bullet in your cinema-watching head.


News

End Of The Road For Ender’s Game… Game

In 2008, Shadow Complex developers Chair revealed they were working on an Ender’s Game title. People got upset. It’s OK, people. Relax. The game’s been canned.


News

This Game Developer’s Next Project Is 18 Months In Prison

David Rushton, founder of Utah-based studio Sensory Sweep, is looking at one-and-a-half years jail time for tax fraud and racketeering as well as $US516,819 in restitution.


In Real Life

How The Sounds Of Star Wars Were Made

Whether it’s playing X-Wing or Tie Fighter, Super Star Wars or Jedi Knight, one of the defining experiences of the world’s favourite fictional universe – including, you know, watching the movies – is defined by its sound effects.


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Minecraft Transformed Into ‘Scribblecraft’

Kotaku AU

There’s a certain charm to Minecraft’s look, but this new mod by Kristopher Bel kinda transforms it into a kind of twee Yoshi’s Island-style universe where everything looks like it was drawn with crayons.


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Yeah, The Xbox 360 And PS3 Are Getting A Dreamcast Compilation

Sega has confirmed that, yes, early next year there’ll be a collection of Dreamcast games compiled in a single retail package and released for the Xbox 360 and PS3.


12 Days Of Christmas: Hanachan!

In the run up to christmas, we’ll be highlighting some of the more interesting, quirky gaming style gifts. Today we’re recommending Hanachan – the little fella you jump on in Super Mario World. The one that gets really angry and starts chasing after you like a madman.


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New Study: Violent Games Not To Blame For Youth Aggression

Kotaku AU

In the wake of the SCAG meeting, and disappointing delays, it’s probably worth mentioning that, in addition to the official Literature Review, another new study by Christopher J Ferguson has shown that both violent video games and violent television shows have no effect on youth aggression.


Objection! How Useful Are Game Genres?

Kotaku AU

Welcome to Objection! This is where we take the time to go on-depth on gaming issues, and let you guys continue the discussion in the comments section.

This week we’re talking about genre – how does it change expectations, and does how does it affect the sales of a game? Can it be a springboard for creativity or does it hold game development back?