http://www.playkon.com/ Playkon is a gaming website featuring news and rumors about games, companies and the industry, along with plenty of trailers on the side. en-us Copyright (c) Playkon 2008-2012 120 Playkon http://www.playkon.com/templates/raw/default/img/playkon_241x50.gif http://www.playkon.com/ 144 30 Tue, 18 Jan 11 18:54:27 +0000 Sure enough, Square Enix has officially announced the Final Fantasy XIII-2 sequel today at its "1st Production Department Premiere" event, confirming last week's rumor. But perhaps of more interest seems to have been the new Final Fantasy (...)
Sure enough, Square Enix has officially announced the Final Fantasy XIII-2 sequel today at its "1st Production Department Premiere" event, confirming last week's rumor. But perhaps of more interest seems to have been the new Final Fantasy (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2668-Final-Fantasy-XIII-2-New-Versus-XIII-Trailer-More.html Playkon News #2668 http://www.playkon.com/news-2668-Final-Fantasy-XIII-2-New-Versus-XIII-Trailer-More.html#comments Sat, 15 Jan 11 07:14:12 +0000 If web domain registrations are ever to be trusted (and they often are), the slightly controversial J-not-RPG Final Fantasy XIII may be getting a sequel in the numeric spirit of Final Fantasy X-2. As one twitterer noticed, the (...)
If web domain registrations are ever to be trusted (and they often are), the slightly controversial J-not-RPG Final Fantasy XIII may be getting a sequel in the numeric spirit of Final Fantasy X-2. As one twitterer noticed, the (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2667-Final-Fantasy-XIII-2-Sequel-Hinted.html Playkon News #2667 http://www.playkon.com/news-2667-Final-Fantasy-XIII-2-Sequel-Hinted.html#comments Wed, 19 May 10 02:18:17 +0000 That "Dementia" trailer from a few weeks ago did a great job at not showing the upcoming sequel Dead Space 2, so this fresh batch of screenshots issued by Electronic Arts should be a welcome addition - as should be the EA Showcase video (...)
That "Dementia" trailer from a few weeks ago did a great job at not showing the upcoming sequel Dead Space 2, so this fresh batch of screenshots issued by Electronic Arts should be a welcome addition - as should be the EA Showcase video (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2666-Dead-Space-2-Screenshots-Video-Interview.html Playkon News #2666 http://www.playkon.com/news-2666-Dead-Space-2-Screenshots-Video-Interview.html#comments Thu, 06 May 10 14:00:05 +0000 Along with yesterday's new teaser trailer labeled "Leave A Message", Electronic Arts also revealed the release date for this year's Medal of Honor shooter: October 12, 2010 in North America, and October 15 in Europe. Being the first game in the (...)
Along with yesterday's new teaser trailer labeled "Leave A Message", Electronic Arts also revealed the release date for this year's Medal of Honor shooter: October 12, 2010 in North America, and October 15 in Europe. Being the first game in the (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2665-Medal-of-Honor-Release-Date-With-New-Trailer.html Playkon News #2665 http://www.playkon.com/news-2665-Medal-of-Honor-Release-Date-With-New-Trailer.html#comments Thu, 06 May 10 12:14:19 +0000 The game formerly known as ArcaniA: A Gothic Tale has been revealing itself quite nicely over the last few days, first with a batch of screenshots (included way down below), followed this week by a couple of trailers and a high-res cover art. (...)
The game formerly known as ArcaniA: A Gothic Tale has been revealing itself quite nicely over the last few days, first with a batch of screenshots (included way down below), followed this week by a couple of trailers and a high-res cover art. (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2664-ArcaniA-Gothic-4-Trailers-Screens-Cover-Art.html Playkon News #2664 http://www.playkon.com/news-2664-ArcaniA-Gothic-4-Trailers-Screens-Cover-Art.html#comments Thu, 06 May 10 10:57:57 +0000 Ubisoft's Romanian studio is back at work on what it usually does best: military sims, be they naval (Silent Hunter 3 and above), aerial or otherwise. In this case, aerial, as yesterday brought the announcement of Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2. The (...)
Ubisoft's Romanian studio is back at work on what it usually does best: military sims, be they naval (Silent Hunter 3 and above), aerial or otherwise. In this case, aerial, as yesterday brought the announcement of Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2. The (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2663-Tom-Clancys-HAWX-2-Takes-Off-In-Fall-2010.html Playkon News #2663 http://www.playkon.com/news-2663-Tom-Clancys-HAWX-2-Takes-Off-In-Fall-2010.html#comments Wed, 05 May 10 11:47:40 +0000 Several years ago (back when we were still posting on this website), it would've been a fitting way to start an article about Star Wolves by writing how underrated it was, how unique of a space-RPG gameplay it offered. But by now, the same can (...)
Several years ago (back when we were still posting on this website), it would've been a fitting way to start an article about Star Wolves by writing how underrated it was, how unique of a space-RPG gameplay it offered. But by now, the same can (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2662-Star-Wolves-3-Expands-With-Ashes-of-Victory.html Playkon News #2662 http://www.playkon.com/news-2662-Star-Wolves-3-Expands-With-Ashes-of-Victory.html#comments Thu, 18 Jun 09 03:16:34 +0000 I came. Then I heard the soundtrack from Dragon Age: Origins' otherwise kick-ass E3 2009 trailer, and went numb (...)
I came. Then I heard the soundtrack from Dragon Age: Origins' otherwise kick-ass E3 2009 trailer, and went numb (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2661-There-Be-Dragon-Age-E3-Screenshots.html Playkon News #2661 http://www.playkon.com/news-2661-There-Be-Dragon-Age-E3-Screenshots.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 09 23:02:19 +0000 Backtracking through four websites, all the way to a most obscure original source, I can only wonder what the hell am I missing here... Epic's CliffyB made it pretty clear some months ago that they're not doing a PC version "this time around" (...) http://www.playkon.com/news-2660-Gears-of-War-2-PC-Rumor-Failure.html Playkon News #2660 http://www.playkon.com/news-2660-Gears-of-War-2-PC-Rumor-Failure.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 09 21:38:34 +0000 The PR gals from Nintendo must be arching their backs and twitching with delight, at the sight of another BIG, round number to spice up their communiques. 20 million units - that's the latest figure announced by the company (via GI.biz), (...) http://www.playkon.com/news-2659-Nintendo-Hits-The-20-Wiillion-Mark-In-US.html Playkon News #2659 http://www.playkon.com/news-2659-Nintendo-Hits-The-20-Wiillion-Mark-In-US.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 09 14:25:22 +0000 And in even more goodies-for-download news, yet another map pack was let loose over the world wide webs. Called "Armored Front", this is the second map pack released by Monolith and Warner Bros. for their shooting sequel F.E.A.R. 2: Project (...) http://www.playkon.com/news-2658-FEAR-2-Map-Pack-Armored-Front-Released.html Playkon News #2658 http://www.playkon.com/news-2658-FEAR-2-Map-Pack-Armored-Front-Released.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 09 13:59:10 +0000 While on the topic of downloadable stuff, a quick mention is in order for the freshly released Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2, courtesy of publisher Activision and developer Treyarch. The pack brings 4 new maps, and is now available for (...)
While on the topic of downloadable stuff, a quick mention is in order for the freshly released Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 2, courtesy of publisher Activision and developer Treyarch. The pack brings 4 new maps, and is now available for (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2657-Call-of-Dutys-Latest-Map-Pack-Is-Out-Update.html Playkon News #2657 http://www.playkon.com/news-2657-Call-of-Dutys-Latest-Map-Pack-Is-Out-Update.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 09 13:37:46 +0000 Feels kind of redundant to write about Sam & Max, after Telltale's recent announcement for the new Monkey Island games. But for those of you who still didn't get to sample the wild detective duo's adventures, and happen to have a Xbox 360 wired (...)
Feels kind of redundant to write about Sam & Max, after Telltale's recent announcement for the new Monkey Island games. But for those of you who still didn't get to sample the wild detective duo's adventures, and happen to have a Xbox 360 wired (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2656-Sam-Max-Save-The-Xbox-Live-Arcade.html Playkon News #2656 http://www.playkon.com/news-2656-Sam-Max-Save-The-Xbox-Live-Arcade.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 09 03:06:49 +0000 "Play. Die. Respawn", eh? Well we've certainly been doing plenty of playing, while the site's been doing plenty of dying. And as much as respawning hurts (especially after getting gank-banged by a horde of mooing taurens), every once in a while (...)
"Play. Die. Respawn", eh? Well we've certainly been doing plenty of playing, while the site's been doing plenty of dying. And as much as respawning hurts (especially after getting gank-banged by a horde of mooing taurens), every once in a while (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2655-The-Godfather-Games-Not-A-Trilogy.html Playkon News #2655 http://www.playkon.com/news-2655-The-Godfather-Games-Not-A-Trilogy.html#comments Tue, 31 Mar 09 16:08:48 +0000 I just had a flashback of Interplay's messy end-of-days saga a few years back... What a mess that was. Seemingly stepping in the footsteps of that once legendary game company, the Japanese group Gonzo keeps on cracking and shattering, in the (...)
I just had a flashback of Interplay's messy end-of-days saga a few years back... What a mess that was. Seemingly stepping in the footsteps of that once legendary game company, the Japanese group Gonzo keeps on cracking and shattering, in the (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2653-Gonzo-Cuts-Off-Game-Division-Gonzo-Rosso.html Playkon News #2653 http://www.playkon.com/news-2653-Gonzo-Cuts-Off-Game-Division-Gonzo-Rosso.html#comments Tue, 31 Mar 09 14:11:18 +0000 Kadokawa, the Japanese anime / manga publisher that has inspired us with so many feelings of hatred lately, is turning its twisted eye over to the gaming industry. As of April 1, 2009, the parent consortium Kadokawa Group Holdings is opening a (...)
Kadokawa, the Japanese anime / manga publisher that has inspired us with so many feelings of hatred lately, is turning its twisted eye over to the gaming industry. As of April 1, 2009, the parent consortium Kadokawa Group Holdings is opening a (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2652-Kadokawa-Penetrates-The-Gaming-Industry.html Playkon News #2652 http://www.playkon.com/news-2652-Kadokawa-Penetrates-The-Gaming-Industry.html#comments Thu, 12 Mar 09 09:59:03 +0000 Ever wanted an all-in-one game engine for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, DX9/DX10 PC games and MMOs alike? And had a crapload of money to spend on it? Well I guess the second part may be a bit tricky, so just for the sake of curiosity, the devs from (...)
Ever wanted an all-in-one game engine for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, DX9/DX10 PC games and MMOs alike? And had a crapload of money to spend on it? Well I guess the second part may be a bit tricky, so just for the sake of curiosity, the devs from (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2651-CryENGINE-3-To-Be-Revealed-At-GDC-Expo.html Playkon News #2651 http://www.playkon.com/news-2651-CryENGINE-3-To-Be-Revealed-At-GDC-Expo.html#comments Thu, 12 Feb 09 08:27:52 +0000 Reviews were never “that friendly” regarding LucasArts' latest multiplatform lightsaber mayhem, the game being, many times, valued as “mediocre”. Well, it seems that fans are doing the right thing for once (that being stop believing (...)
Reviews were never “that friendly” regarding LucasArts' latest multiplatform lightsaber mayhem, the game being, many times, valued as “mediocre”. Well, it seems that fans are doing the right thing for once (that being stop believing (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2650-Star-Wars-The-Force-Unleashed-Sells-Decent.html Playkon News #2650 http://www.playkon.com/news-2650-Star-Wars-The-Force-Unleashed-Sells-Decent.html#comments Thu, 12 Feb 09 08:13:06 +0000 Some people like to betatest games, while others don't. Prior to the European Wrath of the Lich King Beta, I was proudly a member of the first half, but after that rentless mass murder of common sense, patience and last bits of humanity, I (...)
Some people like to betatest games, while others don't. Prior to the European Wrath of the Lich King Beta, I was proudly a member of the first half, but after that rentless mass murder of common sense, patience and last bits of humanity, I (...)]]> http://www.playkon.com/news-2649-Starcraft-2-Beta-Incoming.html Playkon News #2649 http://www.playkon.com/news-2649-Starcraft-2-Beta-Incoming.html#comments Thu, 05 Feb 09 10:59:11 +0000 Gotta love this world economic crysis. Umm, crisis, that is. Lots of people getting to spend more time with their friends and family (and have a good laugh over how they lost their job), lots of prices going down (in pure theory), and lots of (...) http://www.playkon.com/news-2648-Crytek-Enslaves-Free-Radical-Design.html Playkon News #2648 http://www.playkon.com/news-2648-Crytek-Enslaves-Free-Radical-Design.html#comments