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  • World of Kung Fu exclusive interview

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    Akela Talamasca
    Akela Talamasca
    05.15.2008

    World of Kung Fu is a game that features prominent imagery and themes from Chinese mythology. What's more, it offers some intriguing game mechanics that other, more well-known MMOs don't, such as the ability for characters to marry and have children. Currently in open beta, the North American version of the game is well on its way to its full launch, so we took advantage of this interim time to speak with the Director of Business Development at VestGame Entertainment, Jonathan Seidenfeld.Additionally, Jonathan was generous enough to share with us some artwork from Senri Kita, the originator of the character designs for the game, perhaps most famous for her work on Samurai Shodown. We'd like to thank Jonathan for the interview and wish VestGame the best for the launch of World of Kung Fu. Full interview after the jump!%Gallery-22923%

  • Jade Empire's grand PC makeover

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    Alan Rose
    Alan Rose
    10.27.2006

    BioWare's three-year absence from the PC (not counting those fine Neverwinter premium mods) is about to come to an end in January when the revamped Jade Empire ships. According to project director Diarmid Clarke, the 3 million-strong fan community asked for some overdue PC love, and the Canadian developer responded. Speaking with FiringSquad, Clarke discusses Jade's new levels and fighting styles, reveals a few new enemies, and explains the decision to recruit Gray Matter (Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Call of Duty: United Offensive) to assist with the port from Xbox.The high-res coat of paint and enhanced effects are evident in the latest batch of screens, but it will be interesting to see if fans take their Chinese kung fu mythology with the fully customizable mouse and keyboard controls, or the more familiar Xbox controller. Which will you choose?See also: Mass Effect rumored for the PC BioWare exec confirms Jade Empire continuation