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Max Payne 3 delayed until late 2010
by David Hinkle 
{ Dec 3rd 2009 at 5:13PM } 
Based on what we've seen of Max Payne 3 so far, we'd say that bumping back its release is a good move. Max is in serious need of some Jazzercise and a decent dry cleaner, so this extra time will hopefully get him into better shape to handle the countless waves of bad guys he'll be indiscriminately shooting in the face.
Left 4 Dead 2 delayed in UK, due 'by Friday morning'
by Randy Nelson { Nov 17th 2009 at 4:32PM } 
We'd usually say it's a good thing when a zombie invasion gets postponed, but not when we're talking about Left 4 Dead 2 releasing in the UK a couple days after the rest of the world. According to Valve's own L4D2 blog, "copies of the game are still arriving" across the pond, with assurances from the developer that it will "have everyone in the UK playing Left 4 Dead 2 by Friday morning." Wait -- everyone in the UK? Whoa now guys!
While Xbox 360 owners and PC gamers who still buy physical copies of software are out of luck, Valve says that everyone in the region who pre-ordered L4D2 via Steam can play it right now. Of course, those left waiting can pretend they're fighting to survive the scariest of all Left 4 Dead campaigns: "Delay of Game" (tagline: "Patience never killed anyone -- until now!").
While Xbox 360 owners and PC gamers who still buy physical copies of software are out of luck, Valve says that everyone in the region who pre-ordered L4D2 via Steam can play it right now. Of course, those left waiting can pretend they're fighting to survive the scariest of all Left 4 Dead campaigns: "Delay of Game" (tagline: "Patience never killed anyone -- until now!").
Dragon Age: Origins slaying PS3 on November 17 [update]
by David Hinkle { Oct 22nd 2009 at 6:30PM }
Original: Bioware is set to unleash Dragon Age: Origins on Xbox 360 and PC on November 3 (November 6 in Europe), but PS3 players will have to wait just a bit longer. EA's David Silverman confirmed to Joystiq at a recent NYC EA event that the PS3 version would release on November 17, which is in line with the "later in November" designation EA submitted when the game was delayed in August. While retailers (see: GameStop, Amazon and Best Buy) have been listing November 17 as the date for the PS3 version, as recent as October 13 -- the date of the latest Dragon Age press release -- EA was sticking with "later in November." As for the game's official website, well, it seems to insist that November 3 is the date for all platforms. Yeah, we don't blame you if you're feeling confused.
Today, Joystiq can officially confirm November 17 as the date for the PS3 version of Dragon Age: Origins. When asked what has caused the minor delay, Silverman told us Bioware "wanted more time to get [the] PS3 [version] to 'Bioware standards.'"
We're not sure what those two weeks will do for the game, but while you're waiting, why not earn yourself some phat loot? Just sayin' ...
Trine coming to US PSN today; Frozenbyte answers the obvious question
by JC Fletcher { Oct 22nd 2009 at 6:00PM }
Essentially, as Frozenbyte has said, the delay can be attributed to stringent testing for a console release, combined with a long wait for approval of every test -- with just a dash of Sony marketing strategy. Frozenbyte's Joel Kinnunen has described the issue in a lengthy forum post.
"The reason why the US version is so late is a bit of a similar situation as the overall delay," Kinnunen wrote. "We had the US version done around the same time as the European version and I think the publisher submitted it swiftly after hearing the European version was 'ok.'" After that delay, Kinnunen believes, it was Sony's desire to "give the game a good window with regards to other PSN titles/content" that kept it off the US PlayStation Store until today.
Sega actually confirms Alpha Protocol delay
by JC Fletcher { Oct 15th 2009 at 3:00PM }
Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart has come forward to speak on the delay. "We're very happy that Sega has made the decision to hold back the shipment of the game in order to give it the best chance at becoming the publishing success that we at Obsidian and our partners at Sega are striving for," Urquhart told CVG.
Sega Europe managing director Alan Pritchard, the first person at Sega to officially acknowledge the Alpha Protocol release date change, added, "By pushing Alpha Protocol to Spring 2010, we can ensure that the game will be released in the best commercial release window possible and will also receive the focus this true AAA title deserves."
While we question Spring 2010's status as "the best commercial release window possible" (given the preponderance of publishers of other games that decided the exact same thing), we're relieved that we can finally stop haranguing that Gamestop salesperson about our pre-ordered Alpha Protocol that still hasn't arrived.
Runnin' Late with the Devil: Guitar Hero Van Halen delayed on PS3
by JC Fletcher { Oct 15th 2009 at 9:32AM }
"Unfortunately, we made a printing error on the package of Guitar Hero Van Halen," the email explains. "Fortunately, we caught and remedied the error prior to sending your disc. Our effort to ensure a completely positive customer experience has resulted in a slight delay in shipping your copy of the game."
Activision promises to begin mailing the game out this week. The good news, we suppose, is that everyone affected by this delay has Guitar Hero 5 to play in the meantime. If you're an insider and can tell us what the printing error was, we have to know. Did the title say "Guitar Hero: Van Helen?" Was it rated "E" for "Eddie"?
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]
Konami not silent about Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' European release date
by JC Fletcher { Oct 13th 2009 at 6:30PM } 
While the Eurogamer article references the uncertain American release date, no answer is given. Either the release date is being moved to 2010 worldwide, or Europe has the usual delay after the American date. The uncertainty is by far the scariest aspect of this game! Either that or the nightmare world that alters itself to more directly involve your worst fears. One of those.
Hooray! UK retailer deems Q4 release schedule 'sensible'
by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 13th 2009 at 12:30PM }
Muspratt, stating the obvious, notes that the benefit of console sales being the focus for the rest of this year is that "there will be a wider audience for software" in 2010. He adds that "great products ... sell through regardless" of the time of year. We totally agree with Muspratt that Q4 2009 has an incredibly sensible release schedule. However, the first half of next year is probably the most ridiculous we've seen in 20 years.
Retailers move Silent Hill: Shattered Memories release date again
by JC Fletcher { Oct 12th 2009 at 9:00PM }
GameStop now expects to have Shattered Memories in stock on December 8. GameFly, whose dates tend to differ from official ones by a few days, lists the Wii game as being available November 26, but the PS2 and PSP versions on December 31. Wal-Mart's dates put the Wii version at November 24 and the PlayStation games on Christmas Day (which is probably not the real ship date, on account of there not being any mail delivery that day).
Basically, the game is coming out later. It's not in stores right this second. That's all we can say with any degree of certainty.
[Via Kotaku]
March is the latest release date for Gray Matter
by JC Fletcher { Oct 8th 2009 at 5:00AM }
According to a new press release, the publisher now plans to release Gray Matter in March. Eventually, we suppose, one of these release dates is going to be the real one, but we have no way of knowing which until the game comes out. At least progress is being made: dtp announced that voice work for the English version is complete.
[Via Eurogamer]
Sega: Alpha Protocol 'out now,' er ... 'Spring 2010'
by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 6th 2009 at 2:00PM }
Sega's update now fits with what several retailers have suggested about a 2010 release, including GameStop, Walmart, Amazon and GameFly.
Under Siege bumped to Spring 2010, adds motion controller support
by Griffin McElroy { Sep 24th 2009 at 1:51PM }
Seed will also be working to add a few more features to the game before its dealyed launch, including a replay editor, photo mode, and picture-in-picture video chat. That last part is unfortunate -- as with all methods of motion control, we don't really want to circulate footage of us flailing about with a colorful wand grasped in our oafish claws.
Gallery: Under Siege
Assassin's Creed 2 PC delayed to 2010
by Richard Mitchell { Sep 24th 2009 at 12:22PM }
Considering Ubisoft's own Yves Guillemot stated that early 2010 is "looking pretty crazy" and warned that some Spring 2010 titles may be delayed again, this is all very amusing. Unless you've been waiting for the PC version of Assassin's Creed II, of course.
Borderlands PC release bumped to October 26
by Griffin McElroy { Sep 23rd 2009 at 3:30PM }
Though Xbox 360 and PS3 owners will be able to get their hands on Gearbox's CO-OP-FPS-RPG on October 20, PC gamers will have to go without Borderlands for six long days. Speaking to IGN, a 2K representative explained that the release of the PC version had been pushed back to October 26 (and October 30 for overseas retailers) in order to allow the developer to continue "optimizing" the game.
We don't really know what that means, but the fact that our PC kinsmen will be playing a version of Borderlands with six extra days of polish behind it has instilled us with a blinding jealous rage.
We don't really know what that means, but the fact that our PC kinsmen will be playing a version of Borderlands with six extra days of polish behind it has instilled us with a blinding jealous rage.
Blur crossing finish line in 2010
by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 21st 2009 at 9:35AM }
Blur won't be making its scheduled November release, as Activision has officially pulled the arcade racer from the track, pushing it toward a 2010 launch. According to Activision CEO Mike Griffith, the move is being made to "fully optimize the vision [Bizarre] set out to create for Blur including a distinctive and groundbreaking multiplayer mode that will appeal to a broad audience." The vision for Blur!
Activision still has plenty on its plate this holiday season with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and DJ Hero. Then again, with the early part of 2010 as packed as it is with pushed releases, who knows what delays are still lurking.
