Titanfall preview: meching a difference
On paper, Titanfall doesn't sound particularly innovative or exciting. But Respawn Entertainment's debut game manages to be much more than the sum of its parts.
READ MORE >Titanfall confirmed for 2014 release
After a early leak of a Game Informer cover and story, Titanfall was confirmed today by Electronic Arts and shown at Microsoft's press conference. The game, coming from former Call of Duty devs at Respawn Entertainment, will be coming to Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC in 2014.
READ MORE >"Looks a bit Heavy Gear-ish. Sold. Source Engine is looking good."
see all 11 commentsReport: Respawn's new game is TitanFall for Xbox One, PC
It appears that the rumors were true. Respawn Entertainment's first title will be a multiplayer centric mech shooter call Titanfall, and is expected to be a Microsoft exclusive for Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC.
READ MORE >"I realize that. However, they do read the through the comments and sometimes discuss in the ..."
see all 35 commentsRumor: First title from ex-Call of Duty devs is Xbox exclusive mech game
Respawn Entertainment has said it will be showing off its first game at E3, but has played things pretty tight about specifics, except for recently rademarking the name Titan. However, new information suggests a mech game that may be exclusive to the next Xbox.
READ MORE >"His statement wasn't racist in the least. International companies create strategies based on the ..."
see all 14 commentsRespawn files for 'Titan' trademark
Respawn Entertainment has continued to be cryptic about what its next game will be, teasing blurry images and a promised presence at this year's E3. While not much more has been revealed about the sci-fi shooter, Respawn has possibly given us a name: Titan.
READ MORE >"Do we actually know that it's a sci-fi shooter? Or is that still just a massive assumption?"
see all 6 commentsJason West has left Respawn Entertainment
Jason West, co-founder of Respawn Entertainment, has left the company for family reasons.
READ MORE >"I wish him the best of luck and can't wait to see what they've been working on."
see all 3 commentsFormer Modern Warfare devs wanted to give Call of Duty series a 'rest'
Ultimately, what caused the huge rift between Infinity Ward execs Jason West and Vince Zampella and Activision? The two say that the team's desire to work on a game other than Modern Warfare 3 made an already tense relationship even worse.
READ MORE >"And honestly, who can really blame them? They're not gamers or even in love with games like most ..."
see all 30 commentsRespawn nabs 40 from Infinity Ward, teases new game
Respawn Entertainment has recruited 40 members of Call of Duty's Infinity Ward team, their website reveals. In addition, the company has teaser images of their first game.
READ MORE >"Call of Honor: Modern Battlefield... obviously... can't wait for the Rainbow Recon sequel."
see all 26 commentsTHQ Missed Respawn Deal over IP Ownership
After the public falling out with Activision, Jason West and Vince Zampella almost signed to make its next game with THQ. THQ vice president Danny...
READ MORE >"Pretty silly of THQ. They should have done the deal without the IP ownership, but given only as ..."
see all 27 commentsActivision Alleges EA and Infinity Ward Co-founders Conspired to Sabotage Call of Duty
The legal battle between Activision and Jason West and Vince Zampella has taken an unusual twist. In new court documents filed this week, the video...
READ MORE >"It is still a fun game, i like the add-ons like zombies and arcade... still though, give same ..."
see all 132 commentsQuakeCon Panel Schedule, Guests Revealed
The QuakeCon 2010 panels and special presentations schedule has been unveiled, revealing a whole host of talks on top topics with special guests...
READ MORE >"Let's hope they actually say something this year. At QuakeCon 2009, Todd Hollenshead pretty ..."
see all 8 commentsCurrent and Ex-Infinity Ward Employees Sue Activision for $125 Million
The Infinity Ward drama thickens, once again. The LA Times reports that 38 current and ex-Infinity Ward staff members, have filed a suit against...
READ MORE >"EA bought out Westwood Studios and messed up Command and Conquer and now it looks and plays like ..."
see all 133 commentsFour More Quit Infinity Ward; At Least 17 Out
Kotaku brings word of four more resignations at Modern Warfare 2 studio Infinity Ward, which has already lost most of its lead developers. The new...
READ MORE >"Maybe the new games based around COD will have server's and will not try to be like XBOX or PS3, ..."
see all 93 commentsCall of Duty Veterans Join Respawn Entertainment
At least seven former members of Call of Duty creator Infinity Ward have now joined the studio's fired founders at their new venture Respawn...
READ MORE >"Yes, I'm sure the lockdown of content creation and modding ability that went with it was purely ..."
see all 39 commentsActivision: 'We Treat Our Developers Extremely Well,' Call of Duty Dev Infinity Ward Restructuring
"We treat our developers extremely well," Activision chief operating officer Thomas Tippl has told the Los Angeles Times in the wake of numerous...
READ MORE >"This is not my definition. I"m not just making these up. But to answer your question, it ..."
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