Game News: WipEout Creators Studio Liverpool Shut Down By Sony

It has been confirmed that Studio Liverpool, the developers of much-loved sci-fi racing series WipEout, have been closed by Sony. The studio was reportedly working on a new WipEout and a Splinter Cell style game as launch titles for the PS4, but all Sony Liverpool projects were cancelled as of this morning. “It was felt that by focusing our investment plans on other Studios that are currently working on exciting new projects, we would be in a stronger position to offer... Read More

Opinion: Four Reasons Why There Are No Good Movies Based On Games

With Mass Effect and Assassin’s Creed the latest in a long line of high-profile titles to get the Hollywood treatment, Mark Butler explains why big-screen versions of popular games always turn out to be complete and utter trash. On paper, the forthcoming big-screen outings of Mass Effect and Assassin’s Creed look to have everything going for them. Not only has the Mass Effect movie been scripted by the Spielberg-approved writer of Jurassic Park IV and I Am Legend,... Read More