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Dirty Bomb debut gameplay video sees London Bridge fall down
Brink developer Splash Damage has released the first gameplay footage of upcoming free-to-play online multiplayer shooter Dirty Bomb. The video depicts a very authentic-looking London Bridge, except for all the large scale warfare which isn't typical.
Brink dev reveals new PC multiplayer shooter Dirty Bomb
Brink and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars developer Splash Damage announced Dirty Bomb this morning, a new PC multiplayer shooter from the broadened developer. The teaser video showcases what looks like modern day London, except torn up by lots of people shooting and exploding the hell out of each other. The vid also reveals Dirty Bomb uses a version of Unreal Engine.The only other Dirty Bomb info comes via Splash Damage's publishing partner Warchest, whom players will likely need to register with to play the game given the "reserve player name" link on the teaser website.The London-based developer will be hoping its newest major project is better received than its last one, although the underwhelming critical reception Brink endured wasn't matched by its last estimated sales figure of 2.5 million. The studio has since undergone a re-organization, including the launch of new publishing arm Warchest.
RAD Soldiers have a recipe for destruction in latest trailer
Originally supposed to launch back in June, Splash Damage's turn-based/asynchronous iOS strategy game, RAD Soldiers, should be launched "soon." This latest trailer, however, is available right this second to show you how combining London, a bomb and some Russians can result in handheld funtimes.
RAD Soldiers from Splash Damage coming to iOS in June
Brink developer Splash Damage is starting a publishing arm and launching its first game, RAD Soldiers, this June for iOS. The turn-based strategy game can be played against AI or asynchronously against pals across the internet."You'll also earn coins while you play and use them to unlock brand new soldiers, customization options and equipment in the ever expanding in-game store," said Paul Wedgwood, CEO of WarChest, developer Splash Damage's new publishing arm.The title will launch for free, with "a constant stream of updates, including new maps, soldiers, weapons, and abilities is already in development."A representative for the developer also mentioned that Splash Damage hasn't completely switched over to mobile, with PC and console game plans still in the works.
Ubisoft has $1.2 billion acquisition war chest
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, speaking with Les Echos, says the publisher has a $1.2 billion war chest for spending on acquisitions. The executive states the company needs to grow rapidly to keep pace with publishers like EA (which may, or may not, acquire Take-Two) and the other 800 lbs. gorilla on the block, Activision Blizzard.Guillemot says acquisition isn't the only way Ubisoft is growing. The company is getting involved in films and licensing, along with opening up new studios and pushing into Asia. He also states that the company will begin working on CG movies, starting with mini films based on its franchises at first, and then moving on to feature films. Hopefully, any Ubi-produced CG film will fare better than Square's Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.[Via GameDaily, Develop]
