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News Blur Brings Its Destructive Racing To The PS3 On May 28th
Bizarre Creations' announced that its power-up focused racing title Blur will hit the UK on May 28th
The game was due in November but has since been pushed back for an extra lick of polish or two. Interestingly, that's in a similar window to Disney's destructive racer Split/Second. Decisions, decisions. Although arcade racing games are one of our...
News Blur Looks A Bit Better In Its Latest Trailer
It's a funny one Blur
It's coming from a team with a fantastic heritage — the Metropolis Street Racer and Project Gotham Racing franchises were both absolutely fantastic. But Blur's never looked quite so exciting; particularly not for a Bizarre Creations game. This latest trailer makes more sense however. It's clear Bizarre are aiming for a super...
News Transformers: War For Cybertron Is Heavy On Optimus Prime, Kinda Awesome
It's been a long time since that semi-decent Transformers game on the PS2
What with the recent Bayformers movies, we'd given up hope of a more traditional Transformers experience. Thank goodness for High Moon Studios, who appear to be keeping our dream alive with Transformers: War For Cybertron. The big shoot-out with Omega Supreme at the end looks...
News Modern Warfare 2 Gets Patched All Over Again
It never seems to be longer than a few days before we're posting about yet another Modern Warfare 2 patch
We know the popularity of the game has lead to plenty of exploits but, this is kind of ridiculous. The latest patch should fix the predator missile on care package exploit, plus more rebalancing for the shotguns. Oh and earning negative XP no...
News Transformers: War For Cybertron Barely Announced, Getting Preorder Bonuses
Y'know, we might be just having a blonde moment, but until we read about Transformers: War For Cybertron's preorder bonuses, we didn't even know the game had a multiplayer component
It must do though, because if you preorder the title from GameStop, you'll unlock Shockwave as a playable character in the multiplayer mode. Awesome. Does the game even...
News Activision Confirm New Call Of Duty, Guitar Hero & Tony Hawk By Year End
Activision's confirmed during a consumer call tonight that there will be new iterations Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk and Spiderman by the time 2010 is done and finished
The Call Of Duty title in development is believed to be set in Vietnam, and is being developed by Activision's secondary CoD team Treyarch. Robomodo confirmed they are...
News LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Coming Later This Year
Activision's announced LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is coming to the Playstation 3 and PSP later this year
The game's set during the first couple of seasons of the animated series, which you probably haven't watched.The LEGO Star Wars franchise is a massive hit with fans, bringing in sales of over 20 million units worldwide. Were thrilled...
News Modern Warfare 2 Patch Fixes Care Package Exploits & Other Stuff
Gah, it feels like every week we're posting about another Modern Warfare 2 patch that fixes some glitch or other
Take the latest patch, which fixes the following: Care Package, Emergency Airdrop, and Sentry Gun marker grenades sprint speed normalized Fix for "infinite care package" exploit Sentry Guns: Improved placement detection,...
Feature Against All Odds: Uncharted Quality vs. Modern Warfare Quantity - willxcore Discusses
Someone grab that little dude with the funny suit from Braid because I'm about to take you on a trip through time
Rewind the clocks back to November 2006 when Sony released the Playstation 3 upon the world. It was met with feverish anticipation and was considered the second, err, third coming of the great Playstation home console series. All was...
News Modern Warfare 2 DLC To Hit Playstation 3 About A Month After XBOX 360
Microsoft announced at E3 that they'd given Activision lots of money secured "exclusive first looks" at the upcoming Modern Warfare 2 DLC, but until today the exact context of that statement had not been revealed
However, Eurogamer are reporting today that Modern Warfare 2 DLC will receive a period of timed-exclusivity on the XBOX 360, for 30 days...
News Big-Bucks Activision Boss Admits Some Activision Games Suck
Probably one of the most hated figures in the video game industry, smug money maker Bobby Kotick has admitted to Game Informer (via Destructoid) that, yep, Activision's Spider-Man games have kinda sucked
Our Spider-Man games have sucked for the last five years, Kotick claimed. They are bad games. They were poorly rated because they were bad...
Maybe next time, we'll drop the clue
But our little game still won't be much fun, yo. It's too obvious. At this stage we're starting to believe that even when something huge, like, say, Final Fantasy XIII or God Of War III launches; Modern Warfare 2 will still be sitting atop the British sales charts. It'll probably still be there in 2011. By which...
Rumour Infinity Ward Hiring For Call Of Duty MMO
Blimey oh riley
Here's not news you expect to report on everyday. According to reports from Destructoid, Infinity Ward are hiring staff to develop an MMO. The company are apparently sniping employees from Sony Online Entertainment and Blizzard to help out on the game, including EverQuest II's Ryan Barker. Destructoid reckon the MMO will run...
News Next Call Of Duty Game Due Out In November, 2010
Treyarch's next foray into the Call Of Duty franchise - widely rumoured to be set in Vietnam - is due for release in November, ahead of the "gifting season" according to CVG
Their source - a "senior UK trade rep" - said Activision had told them to expect the game in the same window as Modern Warfare 2.Activision believes that it can own...
News Guetta Thinks DJ Hero Is Banging, Is Working On DJ Hero 2
Top DJ David Guetta [and the mastermind behind tons of amazing French house - Ed] has hinted he's working on a follow-up to DJ Hero
In an interview with Kelowna, Guetta said, I think its amazing, this game [DJ Hero], and Im going to work on the No. 2 version. Its a really crazy game, he said.After ten minutes, you get the rush that a DJ...
News Full Of Turkey? Ignore This Post About The British Sales Charts.
Guess what's top of the UK sales charts? That's right, Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2
Word. Get all your chart-based excitement right here.
News How About A Nice Fat Christmas Surprise: Modern Warfare 2 Is Still Number One On The UK Charts
Snore-phewwww
Snore-phewwww. Snore-phewwww. Mumble. Mutter. Modern Warfare 2 is still top of the UK sales charts. Mutter. Mumble. Snore-phewwww. Snore-phewwww. Snore-phewwww. Mumble. Mutter. Not a lot else to talk about but Nintendo. Mutter. Mumble. Snore-phewwww. Snore-phewwww. Snore-phewwww. CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 2 FIFA 10 WII FIT PLUS WII...
News VGAs 2009: True Crime Reboot Unveil Trailer Is Pretty Awesome
So the True Crime games have been of questionable quality in the past, but after seeing the name United Front Games (the people behind Sony's Modnation Racers) and a well paced trailer we're ready to believe: this reboot set in China could be awesome
See what we mean after the jump. [object removed]
News Heads Up: Modern Warfare 2 Patch 1.06 Available On Playstation 3 Now, Javelin Glitch Dead
Quick update , Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling has just Tweeted that the 15mb Modern Warfare 2 update is available now
As we posted yesterday, the update fixes the Javelin glitch alongside some other exploits. Quite a few people wrote in yesterday saying they'd stopped playing MW2 until this stuff got fixed. You can jump back in now eh, guys?
News Modern Warfare 2 Patch 1.06 In Certification, Fixes Javelin Glitch & Infinite Care Packages
Infinity Ward are finally readying a patch to fix Modern Warfare 2's much-famed Javelin glitch
The glitch, which makes people go really fast and be all explosive, is already in certification according to Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling. Aswell as the Javelin glitch, patch 1.06 will also fix the infinite care package exploit, aswell as stopping...
News Standalone DJ Hero Controllers Available Now, Still A Bit Expensive
If you've been sitting, waiting, deliberating over whether to pick up another DJ Hero controller - now you totally can
Available via the Guitar Hero Store, dropping $70 will earn you a standalone deck for local multiplayer action. Obviously this is still ridiculously expensive, but hey, the game's a lot of fun so we can't blame you for taking the...
News Modern Warfare 2 DLC Scheduled For Spring Release
If you, like some of those on my PSN friends list, have already put in 40 hours into Modern Warfare 2, you might be getting a bit hacked off with seeing the same maps
We were after just 7 hours, but that's moot. Point is, you want DLC, right? Infinity Ward's Robert Bowling just Tweeted that it's coming - in "Spring". And that ladies and...
News Analyst: Modern Warfare 2 DLC Could Make Lots & Lots & Lots Of Money
Modern Warfare 2 was (and still continues to be) a big deal
It smashed loads of sales records in, like, 24 hours and will probably remain one of the most played Playstation games until 2010. So, it's inevitable to think that DLC for one of the most popular games of year could spin a whole pile of cash. That's absolutel
News Tony Hawk: Ride's Skateboard Used To Look A Little Bit Like, Erm, This
Ever wondered what prototypes for peripherals look like? Well, there's actually a reason companies don't release them - as this Tony Hawk: Ride prototype is a testament to the "unfinished product"
The board, taped together with duct tape and featuring arcade buttons looks like something out of a horror movie.
News David Guetta DJ Hero Track Pack Hits The Playstation Store
If you fancy getting your groove on to a series of new DJ Hero tracks, look no further than the David Guetta track pack which is available on the US Playstation Store right now for just $7
99. The pack includes: "When Love Takes Over" featuring Kelly Rowland, "Sexy Chick" featuring Akon, and "On The Dancefloor"...
News Modern Warfare 2 Makes Activision Lots & Lots Of Money
It doesn't matter that DJ Hero was a flop because Activision are now wiping their bottom with cash
Why? Mainly because Modern Warfare 2 managed to earn the company a whopping $550million in five days. Apparently it trumps a number of huge entertainment launches such as The Dark Knight and Harry Potter.
Rumour Russia Recalls Modern Warfare 2 Due To The "No Russian" Scene
Well, let's be honest, it was absolutely inevitable that some Russians were going to get upset over that scene in Modern Warfare 2
We'd tell you all about it, but we don't want to spoil things for folks who haven't played the game yet. Chances are, if you have played the game, you know what we're talking about. According to a Hellforge translation,...
Rumour Modern Warfare 2's "Ghost" To Become Protagonist
Remember Ghost from Modern Warfare 2? Yeah, he sounded a lot like Gaz
That's because the character probably was Gaz. But speculation aside, the voice actor for both characters - Craig Fairbrass - has blurted out some interesting tid-bits regarding the nature of a potential spin-off title starring the masked military dude.I did in the last game a...
News Activision To Release Fewer "Hero" Games In '10, Still More DJ, Guitar, Band Hero On The Way
Hilariously, in an interview with MCV, Activision's Guitar Hero brand CEO Dan Rosensweig has confirmed that there are already future iterations of DJ Hero, Guitar Hero and Band Hero in the works
Thankfully, those games aside, there will be fewer SKUs in the "Hero" franchise next year all together. Hopefully this means an end to...
Feature Modern Warfare 2 on Playstation 3 Multiplayer Impressions
The campaign might be a teensy bit contrived, but there's absolutely no doubt that Modern Warfare 2 is absolutely the best multiplayer game available on Playstation 3 right now
It's the subtle tweaks that make Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer a rip-roaring success. This is not evolution, it's iteration. And it's iteration at its very best. Modern...
News Bobby Kotick Scoops A Cool $20 Million In Modern Warfare 2 Launch Week
The video game executive that every gamer loves to hate - Activision's Bobby Kotick - has made a cool $20million after selling 2million shares in the firm this week
The outrageous profit comes after shrewd business from Bobby on the week of Modern Warfare 2's launch. Is it possible to hate this man any more?
News Modern Warfare 2 Sells 4.7 Million Copies On Day One
Activision have announced that Modern Warfare 2 managed to muster up sales in the 4
7million region in just North America and the UK alone. We're going to assume that's a lot of money and stuff. And now, we're not going to post anything else about Modern Warfare 2's sales until at least next week. Because we're bored of it. We get it. It sold lots.
News Analysts Predict Roughly 7 Million First-Day Sales For Modern Warfare 2
Analyst Ben Schachter wants to talk numbers
Big numbers in fact, in relation to Modern Warfare 2. He wants to talk a whopping 7million — which he reckons is just how many copies Modern Warfare 2 sold on day-one worldwide. We already know of the 1.23 million sold in the UK, so those worldwide estimates certainly don't seem far off the boil. If...
News The PS3 Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Is, Erm, Totally Working Fine Again
Infinity Ward have finally managed to fix Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer issues, meaning anyone wanting to jump online and shoot some folks can now once again do so
It appears the problem was down to overwhelming demand raping Infinity Ward's servers. Reassuringly though, Infinity Ward's community manager Robert Bowling Tweeted that the company...
News Modern Warfare 2's Multiplayer Borked On Playstation 3 Thanks To Trophy-Fix Patch
So we guess patch number three is on the way then? Since yesterday's launch of Modern Warfare 2 we've already had two patches; today's released to fix the trophy unlocks
Sadly, while we can confirm patch 1.02 has fixed trophies, it's totally borked the online multiplayer which, well, doesn't work at all. Hopefully Infinity Ward can turn out a patch...
News Modern Warfare 2 Shifts A Whopping 1.23 Million Units In The UK, Breaks Sales Records
As expected, Modern Warfare 2's launch was a major deal in the UK
The game sold a whopping 1.23 million units in its first 24 hours or so; absolutely crushing Grand Theft Auto IV's 631,000 units. The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association described the launch as "interactive entertainment come of age." Apparently,...
News Modern Warfare 2 Playstation 3 Patch 1.02 Goes Live
Modern Warfare 2 is barely 24 hours old and it's already been patched twice
We suppose that shows some hefty commitment from Activision and Infinity Ward to make the game's launch as smooth as possible. The patch apparently fixes trophy unlock issues that were affecting some users on launch day. The slightly broken party system will be fixed by...
News Public Service Announcement: PushSquare Go On Modern Warfare 2 Themed Hiatus
Today is November 10th
That's the day that Modern Warfare 2 officially lands on store shelves. Chances are there's no one around to read this. Fact is, we aren't actually around to write it. This is being written on Sunday 8th November to inform you that, today (today being the Tuesday November 10th) we are playing Modern Warfare 2. And no, we don't...
News This Is How A Modern Warfare 2 Themed London Looks Right Now
Well, obviously not right now, this isn't a magic photograph
It is still a recent photograph from tonight's Modern Warfare 2 launch event in London's Leicester Square however. We'd be there, seeing the sights and brushing shoulders with the Zoo models but, y'know, we're in Birmingham. Sorry folks.
News Are You Planning On Boycotting Modern Warfare 2?
Perhaps you're offended by the game's subject matter? Maybe you hate Bobby Kotick with a vengeance? Or perhaps you just don't have the cash -- for whatever reason, Kotaku has compiled the complete strategy guide for the bitter Modern Warfare 2 boycotter
May we add one thing to Kotaku's list? Those of you boycotting because of the game's hype levels:...
News Modern Warfare 2 Launch Action Kicks Off In London From 7PM GMT
Modern Warfare 2 is getting its own premiere in London's Leicester Square tonight
No, we're not making it up. It's really happening. Apparently there's going to be a load of famous people and "top DJs" and a secret gig and stuff. Some guy off Big Brother Series 3 will probably be there or something. We don't know. It's hard to remember...
News No Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Stat Reset
Modern Warfare 2 isn't even out yet
If you didn't know, it's out tomorrow. But hey, lots of people already have the game. So will their multiplayer stats be reset so that everyone is on an even playing field come launch tomorrow? Infinity Ward's community manager Robert Bowling says no. Any players who purchased a legit retail copy will not be...
News The Modern Warfare 2 Review Floodgates Are Open Wide Now
Both the Guardian and Telegraph have gone live with their Modern Warfare 2 reviews ahead of embargo (which PushSquare believes to be this evening), both outlets scoring the hyped-beyond-life-itself shooter perfect scores
The Guardian describe it as the most "polished, intelligent FPS" of the year. The Telegraph have also heaped the praise...
News Already A Guitar, DJ & Band Hero? Look Out For Drum Hero!
Activision have trademarked the name Drum Hero over the Hallowe'en weekend, suggesting a game devoted to, erm, drumming is on the way
Woohoo! Chances are the inevitable Drum Hero will support singing and guitar playing too, so will end up exactly the same as recent Guitar Hero games with a different name on the box. Excuse our cynicism of...
News SURPRISE: Activision Planning More Call Of Duty & Guitar Hero For Next Year
Take that shocked look off your faces, people
We know it's extremely hard to believe but, yo, guess what - Activision are planning more Call Of Duty and Guitar Hero games for next year. The company that are never afraid to saturate the market stated in their Q3 financial report last week that we will see more Guitar Hero and Call Of Duty within the...
News Whoopsies: Some GameStops Selling Modern Warfare 2 Early
As anticipation mounts for the biggest game release of the year, American retailer GameStop have seemingly crumpled under the pressure, selling copies of Modern Warfare 2 ahead of its street date in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
Hey if you live near by though, it's worth a crack right? We mean, you won't specifically be doing anything wrong.
News Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer Is A Show Stopper
Infinity Ward have released the last Modern Warfare 2 trailer before the game's launch next week
And it's an absolute show stopper. Highlighting some of the game's biggest set-pieces (while hopefully keeping a few under wraps), we're sure the trailer showcases someone in space at one point. Which then brings us onto our major Modern Warfare 2...
News No Doubt Suing Activision Over Band Hero "Circus Act"
Oh no, the whole Kurt Cobain thing is back again
No Doubt are suing Activision over their appearance in Band Hero, claiming they have been turned into a "circus act" after their likenesses are available for use in the game's full 60 track line-up. According to No Doubt, their likeness was only supposed to be used in the game's three No...
News DJ Hero Sales "Modest" Claims Analyst, States The Bleeding Obvious
Analysts like to talk about sales a lot
Heck, it's their job. A job that pays Colin Sebastian of Lazard Capital Markets to tell Gamasutra that DJ Hero's sales are "modest". Given the UK figures, we wouldn't be surprised to hear that. Top marks Colin — your profession continues to state the bloomin' obvious. Sebastian goes on to claim...
News Infinity Ward Snubbed Activision's Outrageous $$$'s
We don't know if you heard but, hey, Modern Warfare 2 is going to be a big, big, big deal
So big in fact, Activision were willing to plough Infinity Ward with a "ridiculous" budget to develop the game.Early on when we decided to make a sequel Activision estimated out a ridiculous budget. And we were like: No, we dont need...
