Star Wars ‘1313’ safe after Disney takeover

As many of you will know, Disney now own LucasArts, which in short means they own everything Star Wars from the movies to the games. Many of you will also know that this will see the release of up to three more Star Wars movies, the first of which will be episode seven in 2015. Anyhow, what matters more is how has this affected the development of the highly anticipated ‘1313’ game.

For those of you who haven’t heard of this game, it’s a bounty hunter orientated game set on floor 1313 in the underbelly of Courscant where all the scum of the Empire seem to hang out. The game will focus more on combat on a human level and therefore seeks to reduce supernatural powers such as the force and lightsabers, however they will obviously make an appearance. The games platforms and release date are as yet unconfirmed but is sure to be 2013 sometime and feature on at least the Xbox 360 and PS3.

As it stands, 1313 has not been affected at all, according to LucasArts who have claimed that development will be ‘Business as usual’ even with the $4 billion hostile takeover it’s gone through. So thankfully this third person installment to the Star Wars universe is safe with all its gadgets, cinematic gameplay and fast paced combat sequences still promised to awaiting gamers. Cue sigh of relief.

Assassins Creed…The Movie

Yes, you read the title correctly.

Now most of you will be aware of Assassins Creed 3 (AC3) having hit shelves yesterday however what seems to have slipped past us by, ironically, hiding in plain sight is the news that Ubisoft’s much loved free runner in white robes will be jumping off of buildings in widescreen HD. The news stated that the studio New Regency has signed to back the production and none other than Fox have confirmed to distribute it. Micheal Fassbender ( Magneto- Xmen First Class, David- Prometheus) has also confirmed that he’ll be taking the role of Desmond and his counterparts.

Now what this news basically means is that, unlike the Halo movie and the Gears Of War movies (which gained trailers and hype but since have ceased to exist), this is actually happening! The money and support are there and the CEO of Ubisoft claims that it’ll all be ready to go in summer 2013.

This could be the action movie of that year, alternatively it could be another Game-Movie bust like the Resident Evil franchise. As such does this news worry or excite you? Either way it’s coming and remember, “Everything is permitted”.

 

Cliff Bleszinski leaves Epic Games

After 20 years at Epic Games the mastermind behind the Gears Of War (GOW) franchise has left the company stating “it’s time for a much needed break.”

The step down comes as quite a surprise to many considering the pipeline work on the next GOW game “Judgement” however epic has released a statement stating that current games in development will not be affected by Bleszinski’s departure.

The new Gears Of War game production will continue unaffected

In a statement from Cliff he says:

“I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager, and outside of my sabbatical last year, I have been going non-stop,” Bleszinski said in a statement. “I literally grew up in this business, as [Epic Games president Mike Capps] likes to say. And now that I’m grown up, it’s time for a much needed break.”

Epic Games wish him all the best in future endeavors. What do you think Bleszinski’s next move will be? Is he really going to step aside from the gaming world for a while or do you reckon he has plans to move to another development studio? It’s currently unclear but if GOW is anything to go by, Cliff can work some real magic with a development studio.

Elder Scrolls Online coming soon

You read the title right, Elder Scrolls is attempting to conquer the world of online gaming. After the huge success of Skyrim Bethesda has turned its attention to developing a successful game to be played online, better known as an MMORPG or massive multiplayer online role play game for those without a jargon buster.

Slightly lifted image from War In the North but we’ll let it go.

Still taking place in the ever eventful land of Tamriel, Elder Scrolls online (ESO) comes before Skyrim and before Tiber Septim leaving this generally new territory. The deadra and necromancers still pose the constant threat and follow the antics of Molag Bal, a deadric prince many of you may have met before in a Skyrim side quest.

The whole map of Tamriel is promised to players offering a rare opportunity to trave the length and breadth of the ancient land only seen in Elder Scrolls : Arena. Naturally decisions of the player are the key point of the game offering multiple sanctions to join and paths to chose.

Set for an undisclosed date in 2013 ESO is shaping up to be a real contender with the likes of World of Warcraft and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Dead Space 3: Recent Information

Having been assured by the developers website, Dead Space 3 is not only happening but happening soon. February 5th 2013 to be precise

Issac Clarkes crazy alter ego.

 

Details released include co-op mode, which will revolve around an apparent projection from Issac Clarkes already cream-crackered mind, and also combat controls that mimic that of Gears of War’s roly poly movements. More information can be found on the Dead Space 3 website such as a cool competition to design a custom gun to arm Mr Clarke with. Go mental. http://www.deadspace.com/weapons

Dead Space has landed on Hoth

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