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Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 12:21AM by Rio S. Listed in: Videos, Games, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements Tags: Arkane Studios
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The last time we heard about PC video game, Dark Messiah, we learned that it is indeed coming to the Xbox 360. For those who've been watching out for the game, here's another trailer to pique your interest.

Known as Dark Messiah of Might and Magic: Elements (by Arkane Studios) for the console folks, the upcoming port still sports the same action-packed first person gameplay. As the name suggests, you can use melee weapons or magic to get rid of your foes. In the trailer, we also see that the game boasts of a new multiplayer scheme courtesy of the Splinter Cell team.

Thus far, we don't have any more info with regards to the new multiplayer mode but we'll keep you posted. In the meantime, check out the video.



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Posted Feb 15, 2007 at 10:25PM by Gino D. Listed in: News, Games, The Crossing Tags: Arkane Studios
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If you've been staying tuned to our Games for Windows blog, you'd see certain entries about The Crossing popping up from time to time. Aside from the teaser trailer, nothing big has really happened. Yet.

A quick look at Arkane Studios' official website confirms that "the first cross-player-FPS ever" will indeed cross over to the Xbox 360. Yep, now things are looking up (and down, and all around - through space and time). While the game promises to create a new genre by fusing single-player with multiplayer, having it on the 360 (with its Xbox Live empire built strong and stalwart) would be stuff of what only dreams are made of.

How do we know about this crossing over? Well, the site has posted a job opening for 360 programmers. It reads:

After developing Dark Messiah of Might and Magic and Arx Fatalis, Arkane Studios wants to grow with talented developers who share the same passion and dedication to games. If you want to work on The Crossing, our remarkably innovative crossplayer FPS for PC and Xbox360, and you think you can make a difference, you could have a place at Arkane. As an Xbox360 programmer in Arkane Studios, you will handle porting, maintaining, and optimizing the codebase for the Xbox 360 version of the game, developed on the Valve's Source Engine.


Now how's that for some news? We'll bring you guys more info on this game (both versions: PC and 360) as things crop up some more. Details are still sketchy but we're sure to hit on something soon.

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Posted Jan 22, 2007 at 03:54AM by Karl B. Listed in: News Tags: Windows Vista, Arkane Studios
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Wanna make it into the videogame industry? Here's a good chance. The minds behind Dark Messiah of Might and Magic - collectively known as Arkane Studios - are looking for programmers to work on their upcoming Source-powered multiplayer FPS for Windows Vista and Xbox 360.

They're also looking for people who want to work on their future projects which will be built with Valve’s Source Engine technology. If you're proficient in writing code for multiplayer games and are willing to live in Austin, you might want to give Arkane Studios a copy of your resume.

Here's a list of the required qualifications:
  • Experience and knowledge of game programming (minimum 3 years experience)
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Good sense of communication and team work
  • Passion and knowledge of multiplayer games
  • Team leadership skills and previous experience is preferred but not required
If you think you're the one they're looking for, click on the "via" link below to apply for the job offer.

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Posted Dec 26, 2006 at 02:27AM by Ryan A. Listed in: Videos, Games Tags: Arkane Studios
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We will make this sweet and simple as the topic it tackles is a bit baffling already. We are all familiar with FPS games. We are also well versed with the concept of multiplayer. Now there is a certain developer, Arkane Studios, that is currently working on a title that merges the two. Uh, Counter Strike? Not quite.

Arkane Studios wouldn't divulge any concrete details about the project. They added, helpfully if we may add, that this is just simple math: single player plus multiplayer equals crossplayer. Well, we don't know about that but we hope the short video below will be of some help to you.

At any rate, we are all okay with anything that expands the genre and the industry. We will just inform you as more things come about this crossplayer thing come up.



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