Entries in '2k games' (28)

VIDEO: 2K relaunches X Com

VIDEO: 2K relaunches X Com

Before X Com: Enemy Unknown showed how turn-based strategy games should be done on console, a squad-based shooter was in the works.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 29th 2013 at 10:26AM in News
10 Things You Need to Know About: Bioshock Infinite

10 Things You Need to Know About: Bioshock Infinite

Today we're taking a closer look at one of the biggest releases to hit this year, and the first true sequel to the 2007 hit Bioshock.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 25th 2013 at 3:04PM in News
VIDEO: Bioshock TV ad sparkles

VIDEO: Bioshock TV ad sparkles

In true Irrational style, the TV spot for Bioshock: Infinite glistens and shines as it takes you on a pre-rendered blast into Columbia.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 19th 2013 at 4:17PM in News
Killing is Harmless goes to Kindles

Killing is Harmless goes to Kindles

The critical analysis book of 2K Games' Spec Ops: The Line 'Killing is Harmless' has broken 1500 sales.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Feb 5th 2013 at 3:18PM in News

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OPINION: GTA V slippage will reshape 2013

OPINION: GTA V slippage will reshape 2013

With GTA V missing its Q2 release date and being confirmed for 19th September worldwide, several things will be affected.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Feb 1st 2013 at 3:07PM in News
Bioshock historical video lights up the skies

Bioshock historical video lights up the skies

2K Games has launched a new trailer for Bioshock Infinite, taking a stylistic turn to the kitsch.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 29th 2013 at 4:19PM in News
VIDEO: Industrial Revolution pre-order incentive for Bioshock

VIDEO: Industrial Revolution pre-order incentive for Bioshock

Bioshock: Infinite is almost upon us, and 2K Games has released a video showcasing the pre-order incentive for the game.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 25th 2013 at 3:21PM in News
Killing is Harmless sells 900 copies in first two weeks

Killing is Harmless sells 900 copies in first two weeks

Brendan Keogh's critical analysis of Spec Ops: The Line has demonstrated a market for long-form games criticism.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 6th 2012 at 12:27PM in News

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Landmark book on games criticism published

Landmark book on games criticism published

Killing is Harmless: A Critical Reading of Spec Ops: The Line has today been released, exploring a close bind between player and character.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 21st 2012 at 1:14PM in News
Bioshock marketing re-emerges

Bioshock marketing re-emerges

Nothing reassures cautious fans (as a result of recent departures from Irrational) like a mind-blowing trailer.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 23rd 2012 at 10:06AM in News
EB nabs cool BioShock Infinite special edition as an exclusive

EB nabs cool BioShock Infinite special edition as an exclusive

Big Daddys were killer little figurines in 2007, and if Songbird is anywhere near as iconic and memorable, this special edition should do nicely.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 19th 2012 at 2:28PM in News
10 things you need to know about: XCOM: Enemy Unknown

10 things you need to know about: XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Well, it's out today, and is one of those titles there's been some confusion about, so let's set the record straight on Firaxis' latest.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Oct 12th 2012 at 3:41PM in News

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IN PHOTOS: XCOM Enemy Unknown launch party in Sydney

IN PHOTOS: XCOM Enemy Unknown launch party in Sydney

XCOM: Enemy Unknown launches tomorrow for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, and to celebrate, 2K Games invited local industry partners and media to a launch party at a warehouse ...

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on Oct 11th 2012 at 2:40PM in News
First Australian reviews of XCOM: Enemy Unknown approve

First Australian reviews of XCOM: Enemy Unknown approve

With the global review embargo now passed, the first Australian reviews of XCOM: Enemy Unknown have appeared online.

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on Oct 10th 2012 at 1:48PM in News
IN PHOTOS: Borderlands 2 launch party

IN PHOTOS: Borderlands 2 launch party

On Wednesday night, 2K Games celebrated the launch of the bazillion-weapon-boasting shooter with a party at a small club in Sydney.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 20th 2012 at 4:14PM in News
VIDEO: 2K and RawDLC team up for Borderlands charity event

VIDEO: 2K and RawDLC team up for Borderlands charity event

2K Games and podcast site RawDLC are hosting a charity event next weekend, which is slated to take the form of a Borderlands 2 marathon.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 10th 2012 at 4:20PM in News

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INTERVIEW PART 2: Randy Pitchford on the shooter genre

INTERVIEW PART 2: Randy Pitchford on the shooter genre

Following on from Tuesday, MCV continues its discussion with Gearbox President Randy Pitchford, asking where Borderlands fits in the shooter genre.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 23rd 2012 at 12:15PM in News
INTERVIEW: Why Randy Pitchford says Borderlands 2 is like an iPhone 4S

INTERVIEW: Why Randy Pitchford says Borderlands 2 is like an iPhone 4S

2K recently threw an event for Borderlands 2 at the Justice & Police Museum in Sydney, where MCV spoke to Gearbox President Pitchford.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 21st 2012 at 3:34PM in News
IN PHOTOS: Spec Ops: The Line launch party

IN PHOTOS: Spec Ops: The Line launch party

To celebrate the launch of its new, narratively-charged third-person shooter, Spec Ops: The Line, 2K Games invited journalists to Sydney's Ruby Rabbit on Tuesday.

There, press were able to play ...

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 3:21PM in News
Yager responds to Spec Ops reviews, confirms development on new title

Yager responds to Spec Ops reviews, confirms development on new title

In the hours after the global review embargo lifted for Spec Ops: The Line, MCV Pacific spoke with lead designer Shawn Frison to gauge Yager's reaction to the review response.
...

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on Jun 27th 2012 at 12:11PM in News
2K looking for new PR Manager

2K looking for new PR Manager

2K games has a job opening up to take over Ross Purdy's current role, as he looks to move on to a new role shortly.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 22nd 2012 at 10:49AM in News
INTERVIEW: Firaxis' Jake Solomon on XCOM: Enemy Unknown

INTERVIEW: Firaxis' Jake Solomon on XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Firaxis is acutely aware of the high expectations that have been placed on it by consumers as it nears the end of development on XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on Mar 12th 2012 at 12:13PM in News
IN PHOTOS: Insert Coin(s)

IN PHOTOS: Insert Coin(s)

Last Thursday, Pat Kolan and Mark Gerber hosted the third Insert Coin(s) event in Sydney, featuring The Darkness II from 2K Games.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 9:42AM in News
The Darkness II shines at Insert Coin(s)

The Darkness II shines at Insert Coin(s)

Last night saw the third iteration of Pat Kolan's Insert Coin(s) event series, with The Darkness II playable and Secret Wars bringing the art.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 20th 2012 at 3:16PM in News
Why The Darkness II was classified twice in Australia

Why The Darkness II was classified twice in Australia

An interesting anomaly on the Australian Classification Board web site had The Darkness II classified in July and December.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 10th 2012 at 12:20PM in News