Beautiful Brink:
Developer diaries are rarely this personal or jammed packed full of information, but this multi-part blog detailing Splash Damage's first attempt at a narrative based shooter is a must read. The game's lead writer Ed Stern discusses why Brink is set in "seagoing eco-city" and why its warring factions are vying for supremacy, needless to say this isn't your average AAA title.
360Zine Issue 63
For our latest Call of Duty coverage, click here to download 360Zine Issue 63 for free.The Future of Call of Duty:
The past seven day's headlines have been dominated by the ongoing spat between Activision and Infinity Ward with both parties now filing legal action against each other. What this means for gaming's most successful FPS is unclear but Scott Steinberg does a great job of predicting what may lay ahead. What doesn't kill a franchise may make it stronger, but more Call of Duty may not be as good as it sounds.
How to make Microtransactions work for Gamers:
Buying items for money in MMOs is a trend which has been present since the genre's earliest days, yet some developers are still criticised for charging unfair prices for critical content. In this article Massively's Seraphina Brennan discusses the phenomenon in great detail and explains which franchises have the price to value ratio right.
Call of Duty coverage available in 360Zine Issue 63 - click here to download it for free!
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