Chella hails from the UK and joined Gameindustry.com around the year 2000. It was so many moons ago, she can't quite remember. Back then, the only women you saw in the games industry were in bikinis and vertiginous heels at trade shows - oh how times have changed, kind of. Chella started as a humble reviewer, but soon became our European Correspondent and keeps us on top of industry happenings across the Pond.
She tends to like the weird Japanese games we've never heard of, so that's good for making us look all-encompassing and stuff. Chella does like games, so don't be fooled by the copious amount of columns devoted to bemoaning the lack of variety in the industry. When she's not surfing (the sea, not the internet) or camping up mountains, Chella likes a good action RPG (especially if it's sci-fi), anything with a good narrative and like we said, the weirder the better. She's also a regular in the GiN Lounge, but that's just because we like her accent.
Publisher Anuman Interactive is breathing life back into the XIII game, originally released by Ubisoft in 2003. The new game is called XIII Lost Identity and will be based on the Franco-Belgian comic of the same name. Ubisoft brought XIII to PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC eight years ago. It’s stylish cel-shaded graphics make it one to be remembered, but was let down by lack lustre gameplay and it failed to garner commercial success. The XIII comic series was originally published in 1984. Inspired by Robert Ludlam’s Bourne Identity novel, the comic’s protagonist is an amnesiac who struggles to unravel … Continue reading New XIII game on the cards→
Halo: The Essential Visual Guide is a fan’s dream tome. Packed with gorgeous full-color artwork, it will give you a new appreciation for the ultimate series.
Sony has confirmed that its PlayStation Network, alongside the Sony Entertainment Network and Sony Online Entertainment, has been attacked by hackers for the second time. Around 93,000 accounts have been compromised, putting it on a much smaller scale than the PSN hack earlier this year. According to Sony, no credit card data was stolen and it will reimburse anyone if credit is debited from their account. In a statement Sony said, "As a preventative measure, we are requiring secure password resets for those PSN/SEN accounts that had both a sign-in ID and password match through this attempt. "If you are … Continue reading Hackers Hit PSN Again→
It’s been one of those "we think the game developer doth protest too much" episodes, as BioWare continued to deny rumours of multiplayer action in the next Mass Effect 3. Australian magazine, PowerPlay has finally confirmed that ME3 will have multiplayer. The magazine boasts of a hands-on with the new gameplay, at BioWare’s Edmonton studio. While the promise of multiplayer may please thos CoD types, I’m hoping the singleplayer game won’t be sidelined, as happens all too often. Publishers: EA Games Developers: Bioware Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Tributes from game industry leaders for Steve Jobs are pouring in, and Chella and our new Asian Markets Correspondent translate them as we celebrate a man who changed the world.
Microsoft has announced a strong line-up of media partners for Xbox Live with the BBC, LOVEFiLM, Channel 4 and Channel 5 all coming to UK gamers, with HBO and Bravo heading to the US. The new deal includes nearly 40 partners worldwide, bringing paid and free services to markets including Europe, Australia, Japan and Mexico. Here’s the full list (includes new and existing services): ABC iView – Australia AlloCiné – France, Germany, Spain, U.K. Antena 3 – Spain Astral Media’s Disney XD – Canada AT&T – U.S. BBC – U.K. blinkbox – U.K. Bravo – U.S. BSkyB – U.K. Canal … Continue reading BBC and LOVEFiLM Head to XBL→
Not for the first time, director Stephen Spielberg has been linked to a Halo movie. This time, a translated French press release is the source and states, "A film adaptation is set in 2012. It will be conducted jointly by two heavyweights of American cinema: Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks." The news came in a French press kit for the new book Halo: Crytum. Spielberg was rumoured to be interested in making a Halo movie a year or so ago and Microsoft has also expressed interest in a film, so there could be an announcement imminent.This could just be a load … Continue reading Spielberg to Direct Halo Movie?→
Xbox 360 exclusive, Gears of War 3 hit shops with all guns blazing and now dominates the UK charts. After two weeks at number one in the UK, Dead Island has finally been usurped, making Gears 3 the biggest launch of 2011. Gears 3 has almost sold more in its first week than Gears 1 and 2 combined did at launch, making it the seventh largest 360 release of all time.With FIFA 12 out this week in the UK, the reign of Gears 3 could be short-lived, but a great feat nonetheless. Publishers: Microsoft Game Studios Developers: Epic Games, Epic … Continue reading Gears 3 Biggest Launch of 2011→
In anticipation of the new Assassin’s Creed, Ubisoft has released the original awesome trailer with a new voiceover from Ezio and extra footage. Find out what happens to an older, more grizzled Ezio after they slip the hangman’s noose around his neck. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=PraZ9_FJcec I for one, never get tired of the slick, AC trailers. Publishers: Ubisoft Developers: Ubisoft Montreal Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
The most anticipated MMO release of the year, Star Wars:The Old Republic will hit shops in the US on 20 December 2011 with a European launch confirmed for 22 December. BioWare is clearly pitching its big release at the Christmas market, which is a bold move considering the domination of Call of Duty in previous years. SWTOR comes with 30 days free and a choice of subscription packages, starting at $14.99 (£8.99) for one month. Never mind WoW beater, we just want it to be a good Star Wars game. If anyone can do it, BioWare can. Publishers: LucasArts Developers: … Continue reading SWTOR Release Dated→
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