| All Skyrim DLC coming to PS3 next month Jan 18th 2013, 16:27 Bethesda bringing Dragonborn, Hearthfire, and Dawnguard expansions to Sony console in February; PC players get Dragonborn content Feb. 5. 
Downloadable content for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is finally coming to the PlayStation 3 next month. Bethesda announced today that all three expansions for the role-playing game will arrive in February, beginning with Dragonborn. Hearthfire will release next, followed by Dawnguard. In addition, Bethesda will also release the 1.8 update for Skyrim on PS3 next month just ahead of Dragonborn's launch. No specific release dates for any of the expansions were divulged. All Skyrim expansions will be 50 percent off during their launch week on PlayStation Network. Bethesda also announced today that the PC version of Skyrim will add the Dragonborn expansion February 5 through Steam. It will be available in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German. In October, Bethesda explained that the missing Skyrim DLC for PS3 was "our problem, and it's on us to fix it." Prior to that, the company said potentially unsolvable issues could keep Dawnguard from ever releasing for PS3. For more on Skyrim, check out GameSpot's review. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
|  | Layoffs at Codemasters Jan 18th 2013, 15:51 F1 series developer reorganizing digital and publishing units; layoffs estimated to total around 80. 
Codemasters has laid off as many as 80 developers as part of an internal reorganization, a "strong source" has told GamesIndustry International today. According to an official statement from the company, the layoffs mainly affect the F1 developer's digital and publishing teams. "As the company realigns its operations to focus on areas of increased strategic importance and decrease resources in areas that are not delivering value for the business, the company has proposed the restructure of certain aspects within its digital development and publishing units in line with future product strategy," Codemasters said in a statement. The restructuring is not company-wide and is not expected to impact development on core console and PC games like GRID 2 or its yearly Formula One game. Prior to today's layoffs, Codemasters employed over 500 in development and publishing roles across the company's studios in Warwickshire and Birmingham, United Kingdom and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | DayZ creator angry about The War Z Jan 18th 2013, 15:48 Dean Hall says he is "quite hurt personally" over confusion regarding Hammerpoint Interactive's controversial zombie game. 
DayZ creator Dean Hall has spoken out against controversial zombie game The War Z, which features numerous similarities to Hall's game. Writing on Reddit, he explained that the consumer confusion surrounding both games has left him "quite personally hurt." "I am angry about The War Z. I'm very angry," Hall said. "I'm quite hurt personally because anyone can see how similar the words are, and while the average gamer knows the difference individual people don't. I've had family members/close friends mistake the difference and confront me about what they believed was unethical behavior they thought I was making." Hall further explained that he has bet his livelihood and reputation on DayZ, which is now at stake given the events surrounding The War Z. "I really don't think anyone can understand just quite how exasperated that can make you feel when you've gambled everything on something, put your whole self and reputation on the line," he said. "So it hasn't made my life very pleasant and I disagree entirely with the conduct and how consumers have been treated." This is not the first time Hall has spoken his mind about The War Z. In December, Hall said the controversy surrounding The War Z has left him "depressed," noting he contemplated quitting game development altogether because of it. Controversy surrounding The War Z came to light upon the game's release through Steam in December. Users quickly began reporting numerous issues with The War Z. Further, many players criticized the game and developer Hammerpoint for being misleading and for censoring their comments about issues with the game. The game has since been pulled from Steam. GameSpot's recent review of The War Z found it to be a "complete disaster." As for Day Z, Hall and his team are currently working on a standalone version of the zombie game to be published by Bohemia Interactive in 2013 for PC. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | SimCity PC beta next weekend Jan 18th 2013, 15:10 Play a one-hour slice of the game between January 25 and 28. 
Maxis' reboot of the Sim City franchise will be getting a closed PC beta (not available on Mac) from January 25 to January 28, offering a one-hour slice of the game ahead of its release on March 5. Revealed by the SimCity Twitter feed, to participate gamers will need to sign-in to an Origin account and fill out a form on the game's beta page. Be warned, though - at time of writing the beta page is a touch unstable. "Heads up, Mayors -- if you're having trouble viewing the #SimCity beta page, try a hard refresh and clear your cache," reads the game's Twitter feed. "We are extremely excited with our progress so far and would especially like to thank you the fans for your continued participation and support," reads the signup page for the SimCity beta. "We are humbled by your passion, it fuels us to work even harder to make the game we’ve been dreaming of, and deliver the SimCity you’ve always wanted." The SimCity reboot is attempting to create communities of players, but its choice to use always-on DRM has been a controversial one. Maxis has repeatedly said its choice to do so is for the benefit of its users as the game intends to feature an interconnected social world. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Far Cry 3 Deluxe Bundle rolls pre-order DLC together Jan 18th 2013, 15:04 $9.99/’7.99 DLC pack makes web of pre-order DLC available to all. 
Ubisoft has released the Far Cry 3 Deluxe Bundle DLC for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, giving players access all of the game's various pre-order incentives in exchange for $9.99/£7.99. The deluxe bundle dishes out The Lost Expeditions Pack, previously available to those who pre-ordered in the UK or with Best Buy, alongside Gamestop's Monkey Business Pack, Amazon's Warrior pack, and Walmart's Predator Pack. Gamers won't need to buy any of it if they have the UK-specific Insanity Edition, however, as it already contained all of the preorder content. All of these packs combined gives players six single-player missions, including Hurk and his bevy of bomb-carrying monkeys, four new animals (mountain lion, thylacine, white tiger and red vulture) alongside the Tribal Knife and Hunter’s M700 Predator. Over in the multiplayer side of things, players will get the Type-10 Flare/Shotgun and the Predator Bow. Far Cry 3 was one of last year's most celebrated games, scoring a 9.0 in its GameSpot review. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Freed Arma devs return home Jan 18th 2013, 14:48 Martin Pezlar and Ivan Buchta return to Czech Republic after 128 days in Greek jail; trial still on the horizon. 
Bohemia Interactive developers Martin Pezlar and Ivan Buchta, arrested last year in Greece for spying, have returned home to the Czech Republic. DayZ creator Dean Hall tweeted an image of the pair at the airport, stating "They're home! And smiling!" Pezlar and Buchta spent 128 days in a Greek jail. They were released from prison earlier this week after posting bail of €5,000 ($6,686) each. Though Pezlar and Buchta are now home, they are not out of the woods just yet. Bohemia Interactive's Ota Vrťátko told Kotaku this week that their trial is on the horizon. It was previously stated that the pair face a 20-year prison sentence if convicted. It is not clear if this remains to be the case. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Sony selling U.S. office for $1.1 billion Jan 18th 2013, 14:08 PlayStation maker agrees to sell 37-story New York City headquarters to investment group, expecting to net $770 million from transaction. 
In an effort to bolster its financial foundation, Sony has agreed to sell its New York City-based United States headquarters for $1.1 billion, the company has announced. The 37-story office is located at 550 Madison Ave and will be sold to an investment consortium led by the Chetrit Group. The deal is expected to close by March 2013. Sony expects the transaction to net proceeds of $770 million after paying debt associated with the building and other various transaction costs. Sony Corporation and its other businesses, including Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will remain in the building for up to three years. Sony shares surged on the news, up more than 12 percent to ¥1,149 ($184) at press time. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Metro: Last Light removed from GameStop Impulse Jan 18th 2013, 13:06 Retailer pulls PC version of action-shooter from digital store in an effort to protect consumers during THQ bankruptcy uncertainty; refunds available. 
The downloadable PC version of Metro: Last Light has been pulled from GameStop Impulse. GameStop vice president of public and investor relations Matt Hodges told GameSpot that the company removed the game to protect consumers amid the ongoing uncertainty involving the future of publisher THQ. "Essentially, due to THQ's current financial situation and uncertainty of delivery, in order to protect our consumers we removed the ability to pre-purchase that specific game," Hodges said. Gamers who have already pre-purchased the game can receive a refund by calling GameStop customer service. Physical copies of Metro: Last Light for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC remain available to preorder through GameStop's main website. It is not clear if GameStop intends to pull these versions of the game sometime in the future. A GameSpot reader tipped the news, saying they pre-purchased a copy of the game and it remains in their "My Games" list. However, the specific Metro: Last Light product page is no longer functional. Other upcoming THQ games, including South Park: The Stick of Truth and Company of Heroes 2, are not listed on GameStop Impulse. THQ's bankruptcy auction, should one be necessary, will take place January 22 at 3 p.m. EDT in Wilmington, Delaware. Up for grabs are THQ studios and properties. These include Relic Entertainment (Company of Heroes), Volition Inc. (Saints Row), former Assassin's Creed director Patrice Desilets' THQ Montreal (unknown), and Vigil Games (Darksiders). Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII strikes this fall worldwide Jan 18th 2013, 07:36 Upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming out for Xbox 360 and PS3. 
Square Enix announced has unveiled the release window of the Final Fantasy XIII-2 sequel, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. The upcoming RPG will be out this fall for PS3 and Xbox 360 and will be released worldwide. The final chapter in the FF XIII saga pits players in the shoes of protagonist Lightning as she slows down the impending end of the world that will happen after 13 days and help out the immortals in the city of Luxerion. The game will feature a new game plus system and encourages multiple playthroughs as players are expected not to uncover everything in a single run. The game's combat will mimic a traditional action game, but will feature the implementation of the series' Active Time Battle system and paradigm shifts. For more information, check out GameSpot's previous coverage on the title. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
| | Tencent Games, Namco Bandai team up to develop Naruto MMORPG for China Jan 18th 2013, 03:02 Game companies to partner up with Japanese manga publisher Shueisha to create online game for web browsers. 
Anime and manga fans can expect an online MMORPG based on the Naruto series to pop up soon. According to Game Spark (via SGCafe), China-based online gaming company Tencent Games made a deal with Japanese manga publisher Shueisha and video game publisher Namco Bandai for the rights of the upcoming game's development and distribution. The upcoming title will be playable on web browsers and is developed by More Fun Studio, Namco Bandai, and CyberConnect2 (Asura's Wrath, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm series). The game is scheduled for a 2013 release and will be available on Tencent's gaming portal. The publishers did not announce on whether the game will be published outside of the Chinese market. For more news on CyberConnect2's upcoming Naruto title, check out GameSpot's recent coverage. Read and Post Comments | Get the full article at GameSpot
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