It seems yet another video game developer is being forced to downsize. In a statement released on Thursday, the game studio Atomic Games announced that they would be trimming their staff force down after failing to secure a publisher for their newest title "Six Days in Fallujah".

The game, set during the pivotal battle in the Iraqi city in November 2004, has been in the news for quite some time because of its controversial subject matter. Atomic staff said the title will be developed by a smaller team funded by sister company Destineer. The company has not released how many of their employees will be losing jobs.

Konami initially signed on the publish "Fallujah" but pulled out because of the reported negative reaction to the game. This is probably due to the real world conflict being depicted in the game that is still occurring today. Many marines were hired for the project to make sure the game portrayed the event accurately.

"Six Days in Fallujah" is being built for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. A launch date is still cloudy.

Chuck

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With the conclusion of the San Diego International Comic Con last weekend, news about games coming out this autumn have been emerging throughout the week. Yesterday, new info (and video) about Playstation's favorite sci-fi duo appeared, to the great surprise and happiness of fans of the kitty and his favourite metal friend.

Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time (Add the 'Future' part if you're in the US) had a big showing at this years Comic Con. The third installment of the series on the PS3 will finally conclude the story arc that started in Tools of Destruction. This time we get to see our two heroes in a whole different light, with Ratchet trying to save his friend Clank who is being held captive at the end of the universe in what is known as the Great Clock. Here is the new trailer to the game thanks to the guys at the PlayStation.Blog.



The panel at Comic Con revealed a lot about the coming game, including some things that cannot be revealed until the game's release. However, the PlayStation.Blog was able to give the masses on the internet a first look at some Clank gameplay, something fans haven't seen on the PS3 since Tools of Destruction. Brian Allgeier, creative director for A Crack in Time, shows us Clank's new allies as well as his new weapon, which can do some interesting things. He also says this game will have the most Clank gameplay than any other Ratchet and Clank title to date.

The last video that has been released is probably the most exciting part about the game: the Constructo weapons. These weapons you can not only change the way they look but also the way they function. Apparently, a player can find different mods throughout the game to change up each Constructo weapon to make it do different things. These different things include the type of ammunition as well as the way the ammunition fires and even how the ammunition destroys.



The game's developer Insomniac also revealed that there will be new space gameplay that will allow players to engage in space battles and explore the galaxy for new levels and collectibles. And with the inclusion of the 36 combinations of Constructo weapons there will be plenty of new things added to the R&C arsenal including the Spiral of Death, a weapon created by the winning fan of the "My Blaster Runs Hot contest".

Look for "Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time" on the shelves this autumn.

Chuck

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It seems Hollywood is continuing to tap into any resources that they can to make movies. Continuting with the current theme for game to film ports, the sci-fi/horror game "Dead Space", a hit for Electronic Arts back in 2008, has been slated for the big screen in the future.

According to Variety, EA will produce the film with Temple Hill partners Mary Bowmen and Wyck Godfrey. They have been looking at prospective screenwriters for the film and once they set a writer they will auction the property to studios.

The producers have also picked director D.J. Caruso to take on the project. Caruso is known for his work with movies such as "Eagle Eye" and "Disturbia" (as well as the excellent movie "The Salton Sea"). This will be his first experience with the sci-fi genre, yet I reckon his experience with horror/thriller topics will be perfect for the EA game.

Although Dead Space is not the only game that is in the works. EA has four more titles that may become feature films in the next few years. Universal is taking on two action titles, "Dante's Inferno" and "Army of Two", and the critically acclaimed action RPG "Mass Effect" might see the big screen alongside our favorite life-simulation game "The Sims".

Temple Hill partners Bowmen and Godfrey are also producing one of the most anticipated video game movies "Gears of War" with New Line Cinema. The movie is still reported to be in pre-production.

Chuck

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