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Submission + - Whore of the Orient Cancelled - Producer Details Demise

Submitted by SlappingOysters
SlappingOysters writes: Following the release of L.A. Noire, developer Team Bondi went through a turbulent period – mixing huge critical and commercial success with claims of poorly treating staff – then ended up at a new publisher, working on a new game called Whore of the Orient (PS4, XBO, PC). However, following a promising reveal, the game dropped off the industry radar, leaving fans curious as to its status. Finally, in this interview Team Bondi producer Derek Proud reveals more about what was planned for Whore of the Orient, and why the game will not come out.

Submission + - id Software's Marty Stratton talks Vulkan API and Quake Champions on Consoles

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SlappingOysters writes: One of the surprise announcements of Bethesda's E3 2016 keynote was the return of legendary first-person shooter series Quake Champions. While the return of the series had been rumored, few expected the next installment to be PC only. However, in an interview with Finder, id Software veteran and Quake executive producer Marty Stratton revealed that while the developer is primarily focused on PC, the studio has built the id Tech engine in such a way that Quake Champions is maximized for the Vulkan API on PC, but is also running on consoles.

Submission + - Wonder Boy Remake Finally On The Way

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SlappingOysters writes: Sega has a number of fan favorite IP locked away in its vault, and one is about to be let out after a 27-year hiatus. Lizardcube has announced a remake of Wonder Boy 3: The Dragon's Trap for PC and consoles, which originally appeared on the Sega Master System in 1989. The game has a striking, modern visual style, but retains the classic story and gameplay. Lizardcube was founded by ex-developers of Media Molecule and Dreamworks, and the original game's creator, Ryuichi Nishizawa, is also on board.

Submission + - Chainsaw Carver Sculpts 8-Foot Doom Revenant Sculpture

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SlappingOysters writes: Finder is reporting that Bethesda Softworks, publisher of id Software's just released first-person shooter Doom, has teamed up with champion chainsaw carver Rob Bast to bring the hideous Revenant to life. The sculpture is currently on display at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne. The site also spoke to Mars expert Dr. Jonathan Clarke about how elements like blood and bullets would react when battling demons on the Red Planet.

Submission + - X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter Remake was "quite far down the track"

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SlappingOysters writes: Released back in 1997, LucasArts' Star Wars set X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is a cult classic. Fans have longed for a sequel for almost two decades with no joy, but it appears they almost received an HD remake in 2009. The former marketing director of Transmission Games, Anthony Reed, has revealed that the studio was working with LucasArts and a remake of X-Wing vs. TIE-Fighter was well on its way before, according to Reed, "something terrible happened" and the remake was cancelled.

Submission + - Prepare for DOOM: Expert Details Reality of Colonization and Combat on Mars

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SlappingOysters writes: We're only one week away from the highly anticipated reboot of legendary first-person shooter series DOOM and gamers are ready to head back to id Software's violent take on the Red Planet. This interview with Mars expert Jon Clarke takes a fresh look at the game, by discussing the reality of combat on the Red Planet and the process of its colonization. What would it actually be like if demons attacked a human colony on Mars? The game is out on May 13, and recently scored a restricted R18+ rating in Australia for sex and violence.

Submission + - Official clarification on the status of sequel Garry's Mod 2

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SlappingOysters writes: Those who were excited by Garry Newman of Facepunch Studio's reveal in September 2015 that a sequel was in the works for cult classic Garry's Mod should tamper their excitement. Finder just received word from Newman suggesting that very little has happened with the game other than "playing around" and that it may not even happen.

Submission + - 107 Games Revealed Ahead of HTC Vive Preorder Launch

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SlappingOysters writes: Preorders open today for the HTC Vive virtual reality headset and while the device has been well-received by critics, little is known about the games coming to the device. We know that Job Simulator, Fantastic Contraption and Tilt Brush will be bundled in with the HTC Vive for those who preorder it, but Finder has discovered a further 104 games that have also been earmarked by their creators as coming to the device. For those considering a preorder, the site also provides a useful HTC Vive vs. Oculus Rift vs. PlayStation VR comparison table.

Submission + - Ubisoft Talks Splitscreen and The Division

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SlappingOysters writes: Ubisoft's next entry in the Tom Clancy series is pushing at the boundaries of three genres, mixing the RPG, the squad-based shooter and the MMO into The Division. The game features drop-in, drop-out co-op in a near-future, post-pandemic New York that seamlessly allows players to transition from PvE to PvP environments without any menus or lobbies. However, despite its co-op gameplay, The Division does not support splitscreen. Finder.com.au recently ran an extensive hands-on with the game, as well as an interview with Ubisoft Massive's creative director Magnus Jansén regarding the decision to forgo splitscreen co-op.

Submission + - Full List of TV Shows and Movies on US Netflix

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SlappingOysters writes: On the request of some Slashdot members in the comments of yesterday's content reveal for each country in Netflix's global roll out, Finder.com has assembled the full list of 1157 TV Shows and the full list of 4593 movies available in the USA. The list is searchable, and can be filtered by genre. The Netflix Rating for each is also shown.

Submission + - Netflix Movie and TV Show Country Comparison and Content Lists 1

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SlappingOysters writes: Netflix’s surprise large-scale global rollout to over 100 countries last week saw the company’s huge entertainment offering appear in homes across the world overnight, however, no two countries were offered the exact same content. Finder has created a master list of TV shows and movies available for each country. There is also an interactive global map comparing each country and a comparison table that compares each country’s offering to those of the USA.

Submission + - Lack of Content vs. Value for Money with Star Wars Battlefront

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SlappingOysters writes: After being out in the wild for a little over two weeks, Star Wars Battlefront is shaping up to be one of the most polarising titles of 2015. Review scores have spanned the spectrum, with respectable outlets awarding it from 3 up to 9.5 (out of 10). This article at Grab It analyses the reaction and argues that the real problem with Battlefront is not a lack of content, but instead our concept of "value for money."

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