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Rumor: Expect to see a $300 launch price for the Wii U

Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Nintendo, Wii U, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

Sources close to Nintendo have come up with cost estimates that put the Wii U at a higher price than Nintendo is used to.

The folks at Nintendo are pretty comfortable with a certain price point for their systems and that tends to be the $150-$250 range. The GameCube launched at $199, the DS launched at $149 and the Wii came out at $249. That one worked for the Wii, but the 3DS had to be brought down from its original price to compete.

According to a recent report, the Wii U is going to take Nintendo right out of their comfort zone with a $300 price tag. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata already indicated that $250 might not be the launch price for the Wii U, but $50 on top of that is pretty significant.

Source: GameSpot

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Rumor: Expect to see a $300 launch price for the Wii U

Wed Apr 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Nintendo, Wii U, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

Sources close to Nintendo have come up with cost estimates that put the Wii U at a higher price than Nintendo is used to.

The folks at Nintendo are pretty comfortable with a certain price point for their systems and that tends to be the $150-$250 range. The GameCube launched at $199, the DS launched at $149 and the Wii came out at $249. That one worked for the Wii, but the 3DS had to be brought down from its original price to compete.

According to a recent report, the Wii U is going to take Nintendo right out of their comfort zone with a $300 price tag. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata already indicated that $250 might not be the launch price for the Wii U, but $50 on top of that is pretty significant.

Source: GameSpot

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Rumor: Rockstar Employee CV Reveals October Release for GTA V

Mon Apr 09, 2012 at 01:30 PM ET
Tags: Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto V, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

The Linkedin page and resume have already been pulled, leading to further speculation.

There's always rumor and speculation surrounding game launches, but it's even greater with a game like 'Grand Theft Auto V,' where fans are looking at every source possible for the tiniest speck of information. Thanks to a Rockstar employee's resume and Linkedin profile, it looks like we may have a release date for the long awaited game.

Alex O'Dwyer, character animator at Rockstar, put 'GTA V' on the list of games he's worked on, with a launch date of October 2012. That wouldn't be too surprising as a release date considering that this would get the game out to hardcore fans and then still be a brand new title for the holidays, where it will certainly sell in record amounts.

Source: Joystiq

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Rumor: Rockstar Employee CV Reveals October Release for GTA V

Mon Apr 09, 2012 at 01:30 PM ET
Tags: Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto V, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

The Linkedin page and resume have already been pulled, leading to further speculation.

There's always rumor and speculation surrounding game launches, but it's even greater with a game like 'Grand Theft Auto V,' where fans are looking at every source possible for the tiniest speck of information. Thanks to a Rockstar employee's resume and Linkedin profile, it looks like we may have a release date for the long awaited game.

Alex O'Dwyer, character animator at Rockstar, put 'GTA V' on the list of games he's worked on, with a launch date of October 2012. That wouldn't be too surprising as a release date considering that this would get the game out to hardcore fans and then still be a brand new title for the holidays, where it will certainly sell in record amounts.

Source: Joystiq

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Leaked Information Points to November 18th Launch Date for Wii U

Tue Apr 03, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Wii U, Nintendo, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

Based on Nintendo's typical release window, this seems completely plausible.

Nintendo's first ever high definition system will be hitting shelves on November 18th if rumors are to be believed. According to Wii U Daily, an internal email from one of Japan's retailers confirms this date. The Japanese date allegedly written in the email is a full week later.

Late November is pretty typical for a Nintendo console release as Venture Beat's Mike Minotti points out. Both the Wii and GameCube were launched on the third Sunday of November, so it seems likely that the Wii U would be as well.

Source: Venture Beat

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A 'Dark Souls' Announcement is On the Way

Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: DLC, Rumors and Speculation, Dark Souls (all tags)

Could this be the much demanded PC version?

If you haven't played 'Dark Souls' then you've been missing out on one of the most surprising gaming experiences of 2011. It's the spiritual successor to 'Demon's Souls' and it was an incredible hit, which came as a big surprise. This niche title blew up in a big way.

Namco Bandai just updated the 'Dark Souls' Facebook page with the promise of an announcement about the game hidden behind a wall that can only be broken by people clicking "like." A cheap ploy to get some Facebook love certainly, but more 'Dark Souls' is something well worth liking.

There's a lot of speculation about what this announcement could be and its basically come down to two possibilities. The first is a 'Dark Souls' DLC pack, which seems logical considering that an early 2012 release is what we expected to see.

The second is a much more exciting prospect for some players – a PC version of the game. A petition went out some time ago and it was big enough to get the attention of the folks at Namco Bandai, so we have high hopes that we'll see something develop.

Source: GameSpot

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A 'Dark Souls' Announcement is On the Way

Wed Mar 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: DLC, Rumors and Speculation, Dark Souls (all tags)

Could this be the much demanded PC version?

If you haven't played 'Dark Souls' then you've been missing out on one of the most surprising gaming experiences of 2011. It's the spiritual successor to 'Demon's Souls' and it was an incredible hit, which came as a big surprise. This niche title blew up in a big way.

Namco Bandai just updated the 'Dark Souls' Facebook page with the promise of an announcement about the game hidden behind a wall that can only be broken by people clicking "like." A cheap ploy to get some Facebook love certainly, but more 'Dark Souls' is something well worth liking.

There's a lot of speculation about what this announcement could be and its basically come down to two possibilities. The first is a 'Dark Souls' DLC pack, which seems logical considering that an early 2012 release is what we expected to see.

The second is a much more exciting prospect for some players – a PC version of the game. A petition went out some time ago and it was big enough to get the attention of the folks at Namco Bandai, so we have high hopes that we'll see something develop.

Source: GameSpot

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Rumor: An Elder Scrolls MMO is On the Way

Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Bethesda, Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, MMORPGs, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

Sources say that the game will be announced in May and will have massive E3 presence.

The 'Elder Scrolls' series has been impressive from the beginning, offering large worlds with seemingly infinite places to explore and countless quests and NPCs to interact with. For lack of a better term, they're a bit like offline MMOs – or if you prefer, MMOs are like online versions of Elder Scrolls games.

Either way, the line between the two is about to be broken completely. If rumors are to be believed, we'll be seeing an 'Elder Scrolls' MMO announced in May, with a huge E3 presence to follow it up. We've known for some time that ZeniMax and Bethesda were working on an online game, but this is the first indication that the followup to 'Skyrim' would be an online game.

Source: Tom's Guide

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Rumor: An Elder Scrolls MMO is On the Way

Mon Mar 19, 2012 at 10:30 AM ET
Tags: Bethesda, Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, MMORPGs, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

Sources say that the game will be announced in May and will have massive E3 presence.

The 'Elder Scrolls' series has been impressive from the beginning, offering large worlds with seemingly infinite places to explore and countless quests and NPCs to interact with. For lack of a better term, they're a bit like offline MMOs – or if you prefer, MMOs are like online versions of Elder Scrolls games.

Either way, the line between the two is about to be broken completely. If rumors are to be believed, we'll be seeing an 'Elder Scrolls' MMO announced in May, with a huge E3 presence to follow it up. We've known for some time that ZeniMax and Bethesda were working on an online game, but this is the first indication that the followup to 'Skyrim' would be an online game.

Source: Tom's Guide

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Bethesda is Hiring for Next-Gen Consoles - Direct X 11 Experience a Plus

Tue Feb 28, 2012 at 01:30 PM ET
Tags: Skyrim, Elder Scrolls, Bethesda, Xbox 720, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Rumors and Speculation (all tags)

The studio has put out a job listing for folks wishing to develop for future hardware.

Whether new hardware is announced at E3 or not, we're on the verge of something new. Within the next few years, the Xbox 360 and PS3 will no longer be the big boys on the block - they'll be replaced with something that, presumably, will be on the bleeding edge of technology. If the endless rumors weren't enough, Bethesda has put out a hiring notice for a next-gen console developer.

Most of the job requirements are pretty standard. Bethesda is looking for people with experience developing for current generation consoles and the ability to work without constant supervision. One thing stands out though. The company says that DirectX 11 programming experience is a plus. That lends some credence to the rumors that the new Xbox will make use of DirectX 11.

This job listing could also refer to the upcoming Wii U, which Bethesda has been considering developing games for. It seems to be a safe bet that after the success of 'Skyrim,' Bethesda will want to stay on the core system train.

Source: GameSpot

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