| Manhunt Begins Again
Rockstar Games today announced Manhunt 2 for PS2, PSP and Wii. The game is the first from long quiet Rockstar London in partnership with series creator Rockstar North. The Wii version of Manhunt 2 is being made by Rockstar Toronto. "With Manhunt 2 we have tried to create a game that stays close to the original concept of chilling suspense and stealth, whilst pushing the game design and storytelling forward," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We are also excited to have our newest development team, Rockstar London, working on the title alongside our two established UK studios, Rockstar North and Leeds." Manhunt 2 will release Summer 2007.
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PSP Review: The Warriors
Finally launching in nearly two years after its initial release on the Playstation 2 and Xbox, The Warriors takes beat 'em up action on the road with Rockstar's recent port. While the port-over brings almost nothing new to the table and measures pound-for-pound with its above average console predecessor, it proves that a PS2 to PSP conversion doesn't always end in disappointment. Re-releasing at an attractive $20 price tag, the PSP's attempt at housing The Warriors should warrant at least a consideration from those who never played the console releases. Fans of the console versions will notice a handful of nuances thanks to the control scheme change and a small hit to the game's appearance, but, nonetheless, the title fills in the gap of niche genres and further aids the recent surge of quality PSP titles.
Jack Thompson Warns Rockstar for Grand Theft Auto IV... Before the ...
This is not an early April Fools day joke. Jack Thompson, the U.S. attorney and Christian conservative activist, is threatening Take-Two for Grand Theft Auto IV ahead of its October 17, 2007 release. In an open letter to the CEO of Take-Two, Thompson warns the publisher that he will be filing shortly a lawsuit to prohibit, by injunction, the sale of Grand Theft Auto IV. There is absolutely no chance that GTA IV will be rated anything other than "Mature," advises Thompson. So good luck in having your Blank Rome lawyers trying to persuade a court of law that it should be sold to minors, especially in light of the United States Federal Trade Commission's findings that 42% of the time underage kids can buy "Mature-rated" games. Seriously Mr. Thompson, have you considered waiting for a preview of the game before starting your crusade against GTA IV? May be the game is about riding unicorns to find a treasure at the end of a rainbow.
Euphoria Engine enlisted by Rockstar
Who needs Unreal Engine 3? Well, everyone apart from Rockstar it seems, with the publisher announcing today that it has signed a new agreement to use NaturalMotion's Euphoria engine for next-generation game development. New PS3 and Xbox 360 projects will make use of the new technology, with work between the two firms said to have been underway for several months. .
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