NEWS über Konsolen / Konsolenspiele etc.

[LeKwas]

NCSoft arbeitet insgeheim an einem neuen MMORPG mit dem Projektnamen "A2". Es wird vermutet, dass es sich dabei um Aion 2 handeln könnte:

http://www.mmobomb.com/news/ncsoft-new- ... ks-aion-2/
http://news.tf.co.kr/read/economy/1671533.htm

[johndoe1197293]

Falls noch nicht gepostet: das kommende Mass Effect wird keinen Season Pass bekommen.
http://www.pcgames.de/Mass-Effect-Andro ... n-1217680/

[LeKwas]

Der Youtuber und Dataminer "Sanadsk" behauptet, innerhalb der Spieldateien von Dark Souls 3 den Namen für das 2. DLC-Paket gefunden zu haben. So soll die nächste Erweiterung angeblich "Miyako no Mouja" (übersetzt etwa "The City of the Dead") heißen, was möglicherweise ein Hinweis auf Londor als kommendes Setting sein könne.

[greenelve]

Sony schließt Guerrilla Games Cambridge, als Grund wird eine Umstrukturierung angegeben.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2 ... e-to-close

[greenelve]

Der Entwickler Swery 65, im letzten Oktober aus der Spieleindustrie zurückgetreten, ist zurück und hat ein neues Studio gegründet. Bekannt ist der Mann durch Spiele wie Premonition und D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/arch ... tudio.aspx

[LeKwas]

Square Enix und Marvel arbeiten wohl an mehreren Spielen rund um die Avengers und vlt. auch andere Marvel-Charaktere.
Einen ersten Teaser gibt es auch:

https://twitter.com/SquareEnix/status/8 ... 5842984962

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq_V6WHSmQs

Es wird vermutet, dass es sich dabei um eine längerfristige Kooperation handeln könnte, bei der sich SE die Exklusivrechte sicherte (vergleichbar in etwa mit EA und Star Wars).
Den Auftakt macht ein Kollaborationsprojekt zwischen Crystal Dynamics (Rise of the Tomb Raider) und Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex: Mankind Divided) mit dem Namen The Avengers Project, das zugleich ein neues Universum einführen soll.

Pressemitteilung:

Marvel Entertainment and Square Enix announced today a multi-year, multi-game partnership, leading with the reveal of The Avengers project. This newly established partnership pairs the creative minds at Marvel and Square Enix for one of the most powerful alliances in interactive entertainment.

A game based on beloved Marvel heroes, The Avengers project is being crafted by Crystal Dynamics – longtime developers of the award winning Tomb Raider series – in collaboration with lauded Deus Ex developer Eidos-Montréal.

The Avengers project is being designed for gamers worldwide and will be packed with all the characters, environments, and iconic moments that have thrilled longtime fans of the franchise. Featuring a completely original story, it will introduce a universe gamers can play in for years to come. More details on The Avengers project and other games will be announced in 2018.

[johndoe1044785]

okay, da bin ich gespannt.

[LeKwas]

R.I.P. Wii U
18.11.2012 - 31.01.2017

http://kotaku.com/wii-u-production-has- ... 1791813878

[LeKwas]

Dark Souls III - PC/PS4/XB1 - The Ringed City Gameplay Trailer

[Bedameister]

Shador of War, Nachfolger zu Shadow of Mordor ist geleaked.



http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread. ... t231053097

[LeKwas]

Julian Eggebrecht hat verlauten lassen, dass es die Factor 5 GmbH seit einigen Tagen wieder gibt, und dass sie sich die Rechte an Turrican und allen anderen Titeln aus dem Hause Rainbow Arts sichern konnten:

http://www.spieleveteranen.de/archives/2108

Sie planen auch bereits, diese in Zukunft wieder zu vermarkten.

[johndoe1197293]

Auf der Sega-Seite läuft ein Countdown vor dem background eines Bayonetta Artdesigns.
http://www.sega.com/14111219

[LeKwas]

Avalanche heuert derzeit Leute an, und es wird spekuliert, dass bei ihnen gerade eine Art RPG / Open World Game auf Basis der Harry Potter Lizenz in der Mache sein könnte - zumindest scheinen einige Punkte darauf hinzudeuten:

- "Provide British authenticity to the tone of the project"
- "Receive feedback and modify work based on direction from both the internal team and franchise representatives"
- "Review product as necessary to help maintain on-brand messaging"
- "Work that shows a deep understanding of gaming narrative and branching storytelling, particularly in the realm of RPGs"

http://www.warnerbroscareers.com/search-jobs/?157583BR

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Senior Game Writer

LOCATIONUnited States - Salt Lake City, Utah

AREA OF INTERESTVideogame Development/Publishing

REQUISITION #157583BR

POSTED DATEMar. 30, 2017

POSITION TYPEFull Time

BUSINESSWB Games

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Warner Bros. Games Inc. seeks a Senior Writer for the Avalanche Story department. We are looking for a talented storyteller with a deep understanding of British culture and grammatical presentation. Applicants should be creative self-motivated problem solvers who enjoy collaborating with other writers and designers to create an immersive game narrative. If this is you, send us your resume and writing samples (both humor and drama represented) for consideration.

Avalanche Software was acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment from Disney in 2016. The studio's first title under WBIE will be a companion video game to the upcoming Cars 3, in partnership with Warner Bros., Disney, and Pixar.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with the story and design team to develop compelling narratives.
Provide British authenticity to the tone of the project.
Research and play similar games to keep current on gaming trends.
Receive feedback and modify work based on direction from both the internal team and franchise representatives.
Review product as necessary to help maintain on-brand messaging.
Work with the cinematics team to keep the visual storytelling authentic and accurate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficient storyteller and writer, with a special emphasis on screenwriting.
Work that shows a deep understanding of gaming narrative and branching storytelling, particularly in the realm of RPGs.
Expertise in Microsoft Excel a plus.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the game making process.
Ability to perform well under pressure and deliver work in a timely manner.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Strong belief in a Team-based approach.
5+ years of relevant game production experience.

[johndoe1197293]

Microsoft wird ein Refund-System a la steam für Win10 und Xbox One Spiele anbieten:

• Games and apps are eligible for self-service refunds within 14 days of purchase if you have less than 2 hours of play time across all accounts.
• DLC, season passes, and add-ons are not eligible for self-service refunds.
• The game or app must be downloaded and launched before requesting a self-service refund.
• You must wait for at least 1 day after the game or app's release before requesting a self-service refund.
• Certain Windows 10 apps may not be eligible for self-service refunds.
• Microsoft reserves the right to block access for users who abuse self-service refunds.

[johndoe1197293]

Namco Bandai teast ein neues Spiel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iG9SKJaa_M