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Darryn Bonthuys

Splinter Cell Blacklist has been delayed

Been looking forward to exercising your fifth freedom on the faces of assorted criminals and terrorists in Splinter Cell: Blacklist? Well bad news Fisher wannabes, because the autumn release date for that game has been dealt a blow with extreme prejudice.


Darryn Bonthuys

Bioshock Infinite delayed – Again

What’s that? Bioshock Infinite happens to be one of the games that you’re looking forward to next year, after the January drought of games. Yessiree, I can’t wait to go into my local games shop at the end of February to pick that up! Well bad news pal, because the game has once again been delayed.


Geoffrey Tim

The Borderlands 2 stock Situation

You may have seen a picture or two floating about showing that the delayed-because-of-shipping Borderlands 2 is actually in the country on its intended release date. You weren’t supposed to see that. It’s true - and you might be wondering why you can’t have it. Here’s why.


Darryn Bonthuys

Rumour – PES 2013 might also be delayed

We’re still crying about the fact that Borderlands 2 (And to a lesser extent, F1 2012),will only be arriving next week Thursday, but some things just can’t be helped in life. Still, while fans of shoot ‘n loot action won’t be playing that sequel over the long weekend, at least footie fans will get to indulge in the beautiful game, right? Maybe, maybe not, because it looks like PES 2013 might also be missing the release date goal window this Friday as well.


Darryn Bonthuys

Borderlands 2 review – Tears in heaven

Borderlands 2 is a game we've all been waiting patiently for - but as you're likely aware, the game's been delayed.  This Monday's a public holiday, a sign that showed me that the world is in love with Borderlands 2. Now, unfortunately, you won't be able to use the day for its intended purpose. Maybe this review will tide you over. 


Darryn Bonthuys

Assassin’s Creed 3 will launch later on PC

In news that should surprise no one whatsoever, it has been revealed that the latest Assassin’s Creed game will ship later on PC, upholding a fine tradition of allowing console gamers to gloat over their ability to control the digital reconstruction of a genetic memory, for the umpteenth year in a row now.


Geoffrey Tim

Assassin’s Creed 3: Stealth in the City

Here’s some fresh gameplay footage from Assassin’s Creed 3 out of comic-con. Ok, maybe not that fresh; it’s essentially the footage we saw from E3, but now in this stealth-centric gameplay demonstration you’ll be walk through with narration by Assassin's Creed III creative director Alexander Hutchinson. We get to see the city of Boston - and some of the new approaches, attacks and tools in our Assassin’s Toolkit.


Geoffrey Tim

Diablo III’s Real Money Auction House set for June

When Diablo III was released earlier this month, it launched with one of its much-touted features missing; the ability to actually play it, because the servers were down.

Also missing was the Real Money Auction House - which would allow you to use actual cash to buy and sell in-game equipment.


Darryn Bonthuys

Blame natural evolution for the Tomb Raider delay

2012 is certainly shaping up to be the year of the delayed game. Fresh off the news that Bioshock Infinite had slipped to a 2013 release date, came the news that the rebooted adventures of Lara Croft would also only be available after the Mayan apocalypse had hit us.

Originally debuted at E3 last year, Tomb Raider was looking pretty solid so far, with production grinding ahead at a steady pace. Right now, developer Crystal Dynamics has slapped a six month delay on the title, leading some to question the ongoing quality of the game.

Studio head Darrell Gallagher however, believes that nothing could be further from the truth, and that the new release date had more to do with natural evolution of the development cycle.


Darryn Bonthuys

Tomb Raider slips to a 2013 release date

Bad news everyone. It looks like the upcoming reboot of Tomb Raider, which had been noticeably quiet in recent months, has dropped from a late 2012 release, to an early 2013 debut instead.

Eidos has been hard at work on the fresh take of Lara Croft, with a stunning debut for it seen last year at E3, but they’ll be postponing the launch in order to put some extra polish on the title.

Which means that we’ll have to keep Geoff and his wrists away from the office silverware, as who knows what this news will do to him, shortly after hearing that Bioshock Infinite was also delayed, well into next year.


Geoffrey Tim

So why was BioShock Infinite delayed?

Yesterday came the crushing news that my most anticipated release for this year, Bioshock Infinite from Ken Levine’s Irrational Games would be delayed until next year. After sobbing for a few hours, I started wondering why the delay was necessary; everything we’ve seen from the game so far points to it already being incredibly polished, and nearly ready for prime time - but it’s coming a third of a year later than originally expected.

Why?


Geoffrey Tim

Diablo III won’t have PvP at launch

You’d expect that when Diablo III eventually  launches (Soon!), it would have just about every feature and game-mode you’d expect - but you’d be wrong.

After at least 5 years in the oven, Diablo III won’t ship with Player vs Player multiplayer.

Max Payne 3’s been delayed….again

Geoffrey Tim

Max Payne 3’s been delayed….again

Rockstar’s just announced that Max Payne 3 has been delayed again - this time until May. Two of the company’s previous hits, L.A Noire and Red Dead Redemption were released in a similar window.

The game's been delayed to "ensure that Max Payne 3 delivers the highest quality", and it’s certainly not the first time. The game was expected to ship at the beginning, but was delayed until late 2010 - before getting delayed yet again for a release last year.


Darryn Bonthuys

Gotham City Imposters delayed

By now, you’ve probably run across every rooftop, and batmanned the ever-living crud out of every incarcerated thug within the walls of the super-prison and damn fine game that is Batman: Arkham City.

So what’s else can a digital vigilante do to pass the time? Why, takes sides in the Monolith Studios developed Gotham City Imposters of course! The quirky FPS is crawling with nods to the Batman franchise, and features wannabe caped crusaders fighting gang wars with imitation clown princes of crime, and is due for release early next week.

Oh wait, it’s not. Seems that it’s been slightly delayed.

Diablo III delayed to next year. Surprised?

Geoffrey Tim

Diablo III delayed to next year. Surprised?

Diablo III’s closed beta is currently underway - our own Nick is busy with it and you can expect his impressions soon. You might imagine that the game would be nearing release, and that you’d be able to join in the click frenzy this year as Blizzard intended.

I’m afraid not, Diablo fans - as the game’s been delayed to early 2012.