Witcher Coming to Consoles

CD Projekt RED’s excellent PC-only RPG is getting a Console version! According to this newsletter, they’re developing the Console titles (Xbox 360 and PS3) from the ground up using the same storyline as the original PC version, but with a brand new game engine and a ton of new features. The new console version is set to release in Fall 2009.

Please…Don’t make real chainsaw guns

Via Kotaku.

Okay.  Gears of War is a fun game, and yes, it is fun (and also very graphic) to chainsaw someone in half in a video game.  The concept of putting a chainsaw on a large automatic weapon is… special.

But listen folks, don’t actually go and do it in real life.  The video of this guy shooting at pumpkins and then whirling around chainsawing them just screams of “I’m a douche who’s about to saw his own leg off”.  The fact that you idiots think that this is a good idea boggles the mind.  I am boggled.

Guilt Inducing Video Games

NXE is here!

After months of work, the magic day has finally arrived.  Many of the features my team has developed are invisible to you, dear reader, but trust that the dark magic they emit fuels the juicy bits now flowing to your console as of 45 minutes ago.

One reasonably high profile feature, and a personal favorite of mine, that you can see is Marketplace on the web, which you can find here.  It’s a million times easier to find games and movies, manage the content you’ve already purchased, and play with your download queue.

Any feedback you guys have on either the new user experience, or especially the web-side stuff is welcome and appreciated!

Looking for Programmers

If you’re a programmer, live in the Seattle area, and are interested in a little casual MMO side project, we’re still looking for developers.  Preference is given to those with a Flex or Java background, and experience with Electro Server 4 is a major plus.  Approximate time commitment is 10-15 hours a week, and we meet every Sunday afternoon at a local coffee shop.  Contact Dan Cook if you’re interested.

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