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Starbreeze's 'Enclave' being ported to Wii
by JC Fletcher 
{ Aug 7th 2009 at 12:00PM } 
According to Eurogamer, some progress was made years ago on a GameCube port of the game, which the site speculates is the basis for this Wii version. However, Starbreeze isn't working on the Wii game -- instead, a German developer called Village1 Entertainment is handling the port. Village1 expects to release the game in "early 2010," though without a publisher, it has basically no way of knowing when the release date will be.
Syndicate creator skeptical of a series revival
by Xav de Matos { Jun 26th 2009 at 11:15PM }
In October 2008, rumors swirled about the possibility of Riddick dev Starbreeze reviving the Electronic Arts property. Last March, GI.biz stated that "sources confirmed" the rumor was true. No official announcement has ever been made.
According to Cooper, Electronic Arts has attempted to revisit the real-time tactics title many times in the past, citing memories of failed prototypes brought to his attention. However, Cooper fears EA won't be able to capture what made the original so popular: "The essence of the game was killing people - and that was it," Cooper said. "If I have to kill everyone, I will. That to me was the essence of the gameplay."
Syndicate was developed by Bullfrog Productions, a company co-founded by Microsoft Game Studios Europe creative director Peter Molyneux. In 2006, Syndicate was included in the PSP-exclusive compilation EA Replay -- unfortunately, it was a terrible version.
Starbreeze: Indie studios 'always' more creative than corporate studios
by Richard Mitchell { May 19th 2009 at 11:00PM }
According to Kristiansson, corporate development environments can stifle creativity, as decisions are made more slowly. He stated that independent developers have "a stronger feeling of ownership-attachment to their properties," adding that indie studios can develop "a more tightly knit team" over time.
"An independent studio is always going to be more creative," said Kristiansson, noting that publishers should allow developers to maintain control over production. He concluded, "If indies are too close to their publishers, that can also damage the decision making process and the overall game quality."
NPD chronicles 100K debut for Riddick's Assault on Dark Athena
by Ludwig Kietzmann { May 15th 2009 at 4:10PM } 
Since Starbreeze's previous effort, gothic comic adaptation The Darkness, broke into the top ten in June 2007, Riddick's performance may seem disappointing, especially in the face of positive word-of-mouth and a relatively quiet release month. Without a new tie-in film to generate buzz, the impetus fell on Atari's marketing -- and it seems to have failed to convince gamers that Vin Diesel still has some gas left in him.
Atari hadn't responded to our calls at the time of publishing, nor our suggestion to feed Vin a spicy burrito.
Riddick: Dark Athena debuts at #2 in UK charts, only new game to make top 40
by Majed Athab { Apr 28th 2009 at 4:29AM }
So, what was the only game keeping Vin Diesel from full-out domination? It's Wii Fit, which still reigns supreme in the Isles. Sorry Vinny, you can't dethrone Wii Fit -- not even with those weird glowing eyes of yours. But hey, fans still love you; they're keeping Wheelman afloat at #22.
Joystiq interview: Ian Stevens, Tigon Studios' head of game production
by Ben Gilbert { Apr 10th 2009 at 12:10PM } 
Busy as he is, he was nice enough to take time out of his schedule last week to speak with us about a few things. Number one on the agenda: What is it exactly that Tigon Studios does? If Starbreeze developed Riddick and Midway Newcastle developed Wheelman, where does Tigon fit into this mess? His answer just might shock you!
[Disclaimer: Ian Steven's answer will likely not actually shock you, but you may find it interesting. So there's that.]
Joystiq Review: Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
by Justin McElroy { Apr 8th 2009 at 2:45PM } 
So, as the game's targeting a lot of different audiences, I thought I'd write short, separate reviews for each of these groups. I know, it's totally Web 3.0.
If you played and liked Butcher Bay: You're going to want this. You can't play your old version on your 360, and besides, the new version looks great. The one thing you may have forgotten from BB that hasn't aged so well? Load times. Seriously, when you're going from one area to another in the prison, it's brutal. We're talking 13 to 15 seconds every couple of minutes in some sections. The good stuff's still there, though. Melee combat is satisfyingly brutal, voice acting's great, and the stealth is really intuitive and well-handled.
Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena trailers to tide you over
by David Hinkle { Apr 2nd 2009 at 3:45AM }
If you want your experience to be extra authentic, shave your head, turn off the lights, and don some shades while watching. Around the office, we call that Vin-O-vision.
Source - Generator room gameplay
Source - Riddick's enemies vignette
Rumorang: Riddick dev helming new Syndicate game
by Jason Dobson { Mar 31st 2009 at 5:45PM }
Though nothing has been formally announced, sources tell GI.biz that the Syndicate series is behind EA and Starbreeze's mysterious Project RedLime, which was originally referred to as a "classic franchise" for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.
While that project was said to be "already deep in development" in February 2008, don't expect to revisit the classic cyberpunk series anytime soon. According to the report, the new Syndicate title won't be released until Starbreeze finishes up its current project based on Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne. Until then, the four gentlemen in the corner giving us the crazy eyes will just have to wait.
Riddick dev diary drones on about drones
by Richard Mitchell { Mar 20th 2009 at 8:10PM }
Finally, the video highlights the different ways the game can be played. According to the developers, it's possible to play the game guns blazing or in a stealthier manner. Us, we'll probably opt for the method with the heaviest use of Riddick's razor-sharp "ulak" blades.
Check out some new screens in the gallery below.
Riddick assaults Dark Athena April 7 in North America, Europe April 24
by Alexander Sliwinski { Feb 23rd 2009 at 1:00PM }
Don't forget that Dark Athena also comes with an enhanced Escape from Butcher's Bay, so there'll be plenty of Riddick packed onto the disc come April.
Update: Big Download has word that a PC demo is in the works. No word of when it'll release, though.
Bourne is born again at EA
by Alexander Sliwinski { Feb 2nd 2009 at 12:30PM } 
EA gained the opportunity to pick up the Bourne license after Activision-Blizzard dropped the series to focus on its own machismo spy: Bond ... James Bond. This whole licensing reshuffle also leaves the rumored multiplayer Treadstone title, allegedly in development by Radical Entertainment, in an even more unclear position. There's currently no indication on when the new Bourne game will punch and parkour its way to stores.
Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena gets new trailer
by Justin McElroy { Jan 22nd 2009 at 3:45PM }
Vin Diesel is a video game character. He's bald, he's buff, he speaks only in low growls and he loves to kill people. All he's missing is a bitchin' rock guitar soundtrack to follow him around everywhere, and we think you'll agree that the above trailer fills that need effortlessly.
Video: Riddick - Assault on Dark Athena 'Desperation' trailer
by Xav de Matos { Jan 22nd 2009 at 9:00AM }
Dark Athena is an 'episodic expansion'
by Jason Dobson { Dec 17th 2008 at 1:20PM }
The Diesel-fueled developer calls the theoretical sequel "ambitious," adding that its arrival is largely contingent on whether or not the fans like the upcoming title and "tell us [they] want more." In short, money talks if players want to continue to live vicariously through Vin Diesel's manly virtual physique. Then again, there's always The Wheelman ... maybe.
