Virtual pioneers In this digital age, society seems increasingly content to equate being first with being the best. So here–let me just preempt everyone reading this by saying “First!” right here and now. Of course, that won’t stop anyone; people just want to feel like they’re experiencing something before anyone …
Read More »Max Payne 3 review
There’s a fantastic moment halfway through Max Payne 3. The titular hero has reached his boiling point, shaved his head, and gone underground into Sao Paolo’s gritty favelas. Things are looking down. A local gang has robbed him of guns, watch, and even his sunglasses. He’s been kicked into a …
Read More »Max Payne 3 review
There’s a fantastic moment halfway through Max Payne 3. The titular hero has reached his boiling point, shaved his head, and gone underground into Sao Paolo’s gritty favelas. Things are looking down. A local gang has robbed him of guns, watch, and even his sunglasses. He’s been kicked into a …
Read More »Rockstar highlights Max Payne 3s real-world inspirations
Rockstar Games just posted a behind-the-scenes look at their research into the world of Sao Paulo for the upcoming shooter Max Payne 3. It’s a study of both the sunny side and seedy underbelly of Brazil’s largest city. If you’re counting down the days until Max’s release in March, there’s …
Read More »Rockstar says that Bully sequel is in the cards, but on the backburner
Dan Houser, vice-president of creativity for Rockstar Games, says the company “adores” cult 2006 title Bully and is waiting for the right time to begin developing a sequel. Houser says it’s a matter of scheduling, telling Gamasutra (opens in new tab) that “we will see what we can do with …
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