Nintendo servers hacked, ?no third-party victims? If Nintendo aims to improve online functionality with its soon-to-be unveiled new console destined for a 2012 launch, the company might want to look into its own virtual infrastructure first.LulzSec, the hacking group blamed for the attack on PSN ? although allegedly not involved according to the group itself ? reportedly attacked Nintendo ?just for Lulz? in order to expose its weak security.*?We?re not targeting Nintendo,? claimed LulzSec though, adding, ?we like the N64 too much; we sincerely hope Nintendo plugs the gap.? As proof of the breach, the group?s Twitter account linked to a server configuration file which apparently contained info on a number of Nintendo websites. http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/06/nintendo-servers-hacked-no-third-party-victims/
Rumor: 100+ L.A. Noire devs unaccounted for in game?s credits When a game such L.A. Noirehits the shelves and proves to be as successful as it is, there?s no doubt people involved in the development of it will take pride in having merged their skills with hundreds of others to create what will most likely be one of this year?s most appraised games. But if your name doesn?t pop up when the credits roll, there?s motive for fighting back.Although unconfirmed at this time, former members of Team Bondi claim the game?s credits are missing over 100 names. Their ?proof? has been listed on a dedicated website on which a complete list of devs who should?ve been credited has been posted. A Facebook page has also been created. http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/20...-noire-devs-unaccounted-for-in-games-credits/
I Am Kind Of Surprised That The New Wii Is Called Wii U .... I Am Sure They Could Have Thought Of Something Better Than Wii U .. I Am Just Amused By Its Next Console Title. ;D
Rage faces mild US/EU delay Bethesda and id Software?s Rage has been delayed. Don?t be alarmed though, it?s a slip of the shortest kind.Scratch those previously announced September 13 (US) and 15 (EU) dates and pencil in the new ones: October 4 for North America, October 7 for Europe.No reasons for the pushed back dates have been given, but chances are a delay this small after 7 years of development has little to do with the game?s quality. Bethesda may simply with to avoid launching the title a week before Microsoft?s big 2011 exclusive for the Xbox 360, Gears of War 3, hits the shelves.http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/10/rage-faces-mild-useu-delay/
Epic Games? website, forums hacked And just like that, the hack attacks continue.Epic Games?makers of games like Gears of War 3and the Unreal Engine 3?have had their website and forums hacked.Reportedly, Epic Games sent out an email to its users, notifying them that the site had been hacked and that passwords had been compromised.Fortunately, Epic?s websites do not ask for or store credit card information, meaning the breach isn?t as bad as what Sony went through.http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/11/epic-games-website-forums-hacked/
MotorStorm: Apocalypse ditched in Japan Sony has canned the Japanese release of MotorStorm: Apocalypse altogether, following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March. The game was originally pushed back, with no new release date given.Titled MotorStorm 3over in the east, Sony didn?t specify a true reason for the cancellation when it announced the news, but it?s clear to see anyway. A shame for the guys at Evolution Studios, but an ultimately respectful move made by PlayStationhttp://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/11/motorstorm-apocalypse-ditched-in-japan/
Bayonetta devs have nothing to do with MGS Rising Some people believe that Bayonetta and Vanquish creators at PlatinumGames are working on Metal Gear Solid Rising. Well, that?s just not the case. Speaking with Kotaku, Platinum producer Atsushi Inaba has dispelled the rumors.?I am aware of the rumor that says [Devil May Cryand Bayonetta's Hideki] Kamiya is working on Rising. It?s not true,? Inaba assured.Inaba gave this simple and terse reply when asked if it was then correct that Platinum has no involvement with the game: ?Yes.? So, the rumors have been laid to rest.Expect to learn more about Rising leading up to its 2012 release.http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/12/bayonetta-devs-have-nothing-to-do-with-mgs-rising/
Quick hands-on / Dark Souls Played Demon?s Soulsto death? Are you so crazy and bereft of social obligations that you think it?s easy? From Software has a fresh new fix of vicious challenge with merciless consequences for you in Dark Souls, its spiritual successor. And this time more people can get in on the fun, as it?s finding its way to the Xbox 360 as well.The main setup is very similar to Demon?s Souls, and my brief time with it at E3 felt nearly identical to that game. Make your way through grim-feeling medieval fantasy realms killing off all kinds of vile vermin, but any time you die you?ll be sent all the way back to the start, with all once-dead enemies respawned just like you. It?s brutal, possibly even moreso than before.http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/12/quick-hands-on-dark-souls/
Holy exclusive batman Robin will be in Arkham City, Best Buy exclusiveCatwoman isn?t the only one to join the playable cast of Batman: Arkham City; the Best Buy online store has revealed that Robin will be making an appearance as well. The advert has since been taken down.The Boy Wonder will be exclusive to anyone who pre-orders with Best Buy and available in two challenge maps. The description also mentions that Robin is a downloadable character so expect him to show up on all PC, PSN and XBLA a little later on.Rumors of a playable Robin have been*plentiful*ever since Arkham City?s announcement back in 2009. Will other characters like The Joker be playable again?http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/13/robin-will-be-in-arkham-city-best-buy-exclusive/
And now Bethesda has been hacked Sony have started quite the trend; Skyrimdeveloper andRage publisher Bethesda have become the latest victim in the game-related hacking onslaught. The industry has been hit by several website hacks in the past few weeks, with Nintendo of Europe suffering just this past weekend.The Bethesda Blog warns users: ?Over the past weekend, a hacker group attempted an unlawful intrusion of our websites to gain access to data. We believe we have taken appropriate action to protect our data against these attacks. While no personal financial information or credit card data was obtained, the hackers may have gained access to some user names, email addresses, and/or passwords.http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/13/and-now-bethesda-has-been-hacked/
Take-Two always ?considers? acquisition offers We?d like you to imagine a world, a world in which Grand Theft Auto, Red Deadand L.A. Noirewere all exclusive to one console. It both terrifies and entices us at the same time, but it is, surprisingly, a possibility.*CEO of publisher Take-Two*Strauss Zelnick has revealed to Gamasutra that his company always considers any acquisition offers they receive.?I?m proud of what we?ve delivered,? he said.*?I?m proud of the value we?ve created for shareholders in the past few years.http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/14/take-two-always-considers-acquisition-offers/
Anonymous clears its name in Indian Army website hack scandal ers claiming to be from the infamous hackers group Anonymous recently hacked Indian government website to express solidarity with the anti-graft movement in the country. It's hard to understand how hacking the government websites will help the cause. Now, after having seen a spate of attacks on Indian websites, and promises for more, India seems to be a big target on the hit-list of hackers of global noteriety.http://www.thinkdigit.com/Internet/Anonymous-clears-its-name-in-Indian-Army_6966.html
Grasshopper Producing Evangelion Video Game Grasshopper Producing Evangelion Video GameBut it's probably not what you expect.Proving once again that you can never predict what kind of game Grasshopper Manufacture will make next, the Tokyo-based outfit announced today that it's developing a music/rhythm release based on Gainax's Evangelionanime series. Titled Rebuild of Evangelion Sound Impact: 3rd Impact, the PSP game is a sort of compilation or retelling of the three most recent Rebuild of Evangelionanimated feature films. You'll play six different rhythm-themed games along with the music, most of which is remixed from the movie soundtracks.http://www.1up.com/news/grasshopper-producing-evangelion-video-game
THQ closes Homefront developer Kaos Studios, Digital Warrington THQ has confirmed that it is closing down two of its development studios: New York-based Kaos Studios and UK-based THQ Digital Warrington.Kaos is the developer of military shooter Homefront released earlier this year, and THQ?s Montreal studio will take over the reins of the franchise from now on. The studio was also behind 2008 FPS Frontlines: Fuels of War.THQ Digital Warrington was behind the Juiceddriving games before coming to THQ. Lately, they?ve worked on downloadable titles Red Faction Battlegrounds and Warhammer 40K: Kill Teamhttp://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/13/thq-closes-homefront-developer-kaos-studios-digital-warrington/
Last-gen tech still pits Wii U above PS3, 360 Despite an E3 reveal last week, we?re still not completely sure what kind of power Nintendo?s Wii U is pushing.Engadget has been doing a little digging however and come up with some interesting specs. According to the tech site, the system uses a custom*Radeon GPU*similar to the R770 found in AMD?s last-gen cards. Old, then, but not as old as the tech found in PS3s and 360s, meaning it?s very possible that the new hardware will outperform its competitors.*Direct X 10.1 also runs on the core, which is more than the 360 can say.We?re sure given a few years the hardware will be pushed to make Uncharted, Killzone, and Crysislook dated, but by then won?t we have a new 360 to think about?http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/06/15/last-gen-tech-still-pits-wii-u-above-ps3-360/
Duke Nukem Forever Stirring Up Controversy As is to be expected, the release of Duke Nukem Forever has stirred quite a storm of controversy both in terms of its contents and the reviews that have been written about it so far. The members of the 1UP Community haven't been shy regarding their thoughts on both issues. 1UP member BrokenH posted a dedicated blog focusing on the less than savory morals and the picture it paints of women in games.Additionally, other members have taken to the forums to post their unabashed opinions in this discussion thread.From the many, here is a selection of impressions across the board:http://www.1up.com/news/duke-nukem-stirring-controversy
Rent Games for $2 Per Day Starting Tomorrow at Redbox DVD rental company Redbox will be adding a select lineup of videogames to its kiosks beginning tomorrow. As originally announced last week, the company will kick off its renewed efforts to move into the world of videogame rentals with prices double that of a DVD. For $2 plus tax, you can rent a game for one day. It might seem a bit pricey, and it certainly would be if you intend to hold on to a title for an extended period. But as a way of trying out a demo-less game for a day or two, it seems like a very convenient option. Some Redbox kiosks had been previously offering games, but it now appears to be a much larger point of emphasis for the company.http://www.1up.com/news/rent-games-2-per-day-starting-tomorrow-redbox
