A recent job listing for Blueside’s previously announced MMO for PC Project T, let slip that the title is also in development for the Xbox 360. While the studio is best known for the Kingdom Under Fire series, Project T will be completely unrelated. The game is a brand new action RPG slated for 2011.

Source: Siliconera

In a recent interview with Destructoid, David Hoffman, Executive Producer of Supreme Commander 2, mentioned that one of the reasons Square Enix decided to publish the game is that they saw the possibility to move into new genres.

“I felt that RTS is something that really stands on its own two feet and can evolve itself into other genres. I’m referring to what Blizzard did with Warcraft. I think Square Enix has a long term vision for any franchise that it develops. If [Supreme Commander] is a successful hit we would like to see it evolve. Into what is still being talked about. We want to take it one step at a time.”

Microsoft’s virtual currency is the subject of a new lawsuit. The class action suit alleges that Microsoft cheated people when they charged them real money for the digital cash, and that some were charged for purchases they did not complete due to faulty downloads.

The filing attorney believes that Microsoft “engaged in a scheme to unjustly enrich itself through their fraudulent handling” of his Xbox Live account. He also claims that he is but one of “hundreds” of customers to be stung by Microsoft’s willingness to charge for services not rendered.

Source: Destructoid

Adidas has a new marketing gimmick targeting gamers, as they’ve decided to add a bit of augmented reality to their new line of shoes. The AR Game Pack is a set of five shoes that have an AR code printed on the tongue of the shoe. When you remove your shoe and hold the tongue up to a web camera it grants access to a “virtual version of the Adidas Originals Neighborhood.” The shoe will also act as a game controller of sorts. The shoes go on sale February 15, and each month between February and April will see the launch of a new interactive game in the neighborhood.

Source: Kotaku

Assassin’s Creed II is coming to a PC near you on March 16, and the folks over at Ubisoft just released the specs so that you have enough time to ensure that your rig can run it. The PC version of Assassin’s Creed II will launch with the DLC episodes Battle of Forli and Bonfire of the Vanities for $59.99 and there will be a “Black Edition” with additional content that will be available as a digital download only for $64.99.

Minimum Configuration:
Windows XP (32-64 bits)/Windows Vista (32-64 bits)/Windows 7(32-64 bits); Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB RAM Windows XP (2 GB Windows Vista/Windows 7); 256 MB DirectX 9.0–compliant video card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher; DirectX 9.0 –compliant sound card; 8 GB hard drive space

Just when you thought it had all gone quiet on the Halo front, news from Microsoft might warm a few hearts. They have announced a February 2 release date for the three-pack of ODST multiplayer stages. For 800 MS Points ($10) you’ll gain access to three new and distinct kill zones, namely Heretic, Citadel and Longshore. Citadel is a map set in a symmetrical, confining Forerunner structure; Longshore offers you a coastal treat in a deserted harbor; and lastly, Heretic is a remake of Halo 2’s Midship level. Happy days!

The Classic Controller Pro for Wii has been available in Japan for a while, but it’s finally making its way to the US in April. The controller does not plug directly into your Wii, but instead connects to the Wii Remote. For starters, it will be included with Monster Hunter Tri, but will also be sold separately for $20.

The Classic Controller Pro comes in black or white, and is compatible with more than 450 Wii, WiiWare, and Virtual Console games. The design includes a second row of shoulder buttons, and an ergonomic grip.

Source: Gizmodo

A new research study links the size of certain parts of the brain with video game performance. Study participants with minimal videogame experience were asked to play Space Fortress, while researchers monitored their brains via an MRI scan. Specifically, they were interested in a part of the brain called the striatum (linked to our motor skills, learning new procedures, developing useful strategies and adapting to a quickly changing environment). Results suggested that the better a person is at a video game, the bigger their striatum tends to be.

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(click to play the video)Dead to Rights: Retribution, is a ground-up reinvention of the crime action series developed by Volatile Games. The title thrusts players into a mature neo-noir crime drama as hard-boiled vice cop Jack Slate and his trusted canine ally Shadow. The video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the original musical score for the game, at Abbey Road Studios in the UK. Audio Manager Matt Black guides this latest dev diary, discussing his inspiration and direction for producing a score that complements the noir-inspired setting and gritty characters in the game.

Dead to Rights: Retribution introduces new gameplay elements that attempt to unify the third person shooting and brawling genres for a brutal and relentless action-driven experience. The game will be available sometime this year for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

A world full of adventure, danger and intrigue awaits, as Alawar releases Joan Jade and the Gates of Xibalba for PCs worldwide. Her children have suddenly disappeared and the police have no leads, but Joan Jade, archaeologist of the year and mother extraordinaire, wastes no time in getting hot on the trail to recover her missing kids. What she soon discovers is that a dangerous jungle, mysterious Mayan ruins and a gang of relentless thugs all stand between her and being reunited with her beloved son and daughter. Players join Joan in this mystery-driven puzzle game, looking for clues scattered throughout the jungle and solving brainteasers and other mini-games.