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But consoles are handicapping it.
In terms of raw grunt, the PC is “easily a generation ahead” of consoles, Crysis maker Crytek believes.
But games can’t tear ahead because publishers are self-inflicting handicaps in order to satisfy the living room.
“PC is easily a generation ahead right now,” Crytek boss Cervat Yerli told Edge Magazine (via CVG). “With 360 and PS3 we believe the quality of games beyond Crysis 2 and other CryEngine developments will be pretty much limited to what their creative expression is – what the content is. You won’t be able to squeeze more juice from those rocks.
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Our new TV show needs you.
We’re launching a new video series on Monday. It’s called Eurogamer Asks and what we ask is up to you.
We’ll investigate the issues, topic and themes you want to know about. And it could be anything to do with games. How is a videogame pitched? Are independent games stores doomed? Are second-hand games really damaging the industry?
Is there a cancelled game you want exhumed? A dead development studio whose story needs telling? A long-lost industry figure to track down? And what’s that hidden under Peter Molyneux’s bed?
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New category for Sony’s PS3 download service dedicated to localised western titles.Sony Computer Entertainment Japan launched a “Western Game Buyer Selection” category on PSN yesterday.
The new section hosts PS3 and PSP titles developed and previously released overseas, and currently offers Castle Crashers, Comet Crash and Young Thor for download at prices of ¥1,500, ¥1,000 and ¥500 respectively.
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Joins Black Friday madness.
You might not have had the day off work to eat turkey yesterday, but you can benefit from the US Thanksgiving holiday today – the day they call Black Friday.
Ubisoft has slashed the price of its iPhone and iPad games by half.
Included are Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery (iTunes link), Master All Classics (iTunes link), Voodoo Dice (iTunes link), Anno: The Harbor (iTunes link), Silent Hunter (iTunes link) and My Chinese Coach (iTunes link).
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Activision and Ubisoft lead the charge in the latest software chart with EA in hot pursuit.Call Of Duty: Black Ops and Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood hold the top two places in the Nordic software chart, which covers Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden in sales of combined SKUs.
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit has made a strong debut in third place, as Microsoft’s Kinect launch games move out of the top ten for the week ending November 21.
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But will they make it to SSFIV on console?
Capcom has released screenshots of the two playable characters added to the roster for the Arcade Edition of Super Street Fighter IV.
Yun and Yang, twin brothers first introduced in Street Fighter III: New Generation, are shown in their alternative costumes.
Both are themed around Chinese restaurant employees. Yun is meant to look like a chef, Yang a waiter.
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Microsoft’s device sells 26,000 units at launch, games struggle to make an impression on the software chart.In a breakdown of Media Create’s latest Japan hardware and software charts, Andriasang confirms recent reports that Microsoft’s Kinect is off to a slow start in the territory.
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New image leads to band album cover.
BioWare’s once again teased its mystery game to be revealed at the Spike Video Game Awards, this time with an image of the cover of an album by English punk rock band The Clash.
Last night BioWare posted an image on its Facebook page, which, once decoded, leads to the image you see below.
Here’s the track list of the album:
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A biohazard is coming.
A new teaser video suggests a Resident Evil game will be announced at the Spike Video Game Awards next month.
An image, which you can see below, includes the biohazard symbol (Resident Evil is known as Biohazard in Japan).
Adding fuel to the Resident Evil fire, Gamerzines spotted a Resident Evil t-shirt design from official merchandise that depicts a zombie pose that matches that of the first VGA image.
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Plus: pre-order deals laid out.
Atari has announced the European Test Drive Unlimited 2 launch date as 11th February. That’s for all formats: PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
Pre-order the free-wheeling racing game and you’ll get some goodies. Buy from GAME, Amazon, HMV, Play or ASDA and you’ll get the Casino downloadable add-on for free. (Please note that the shops’ websites won’t reflect this until 9am this morning.)
The Casino provides you with a place to level-up and bet and win money. Even items and exclusive cars can be found there: the Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 Quattro and the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder.