Leipzig Games Convention 2008 News

  • Reeves defends European announcements

    Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) President David Reeves has gone on the record concerning Sony's oft-criticised lack of focus on European consumers, defending the company's stance by pointing out the advantages of being the last in line. “People say, ‘Well, why do we always g...

  • Games Convention targets the US

    Following on from a rather successful 2008, the organisers of Leipzig's annual Game Convention have set themselves a goal of bringing the event to a North American audience, filling the huge former-E3 shaped hole in the current summer schedule. “The concept is flexible and the network of th...

  • Over 20 mins of Killzone 2 Leipzig footage

    Website Multiplayer.it has posted over 20 minutes worth of new Killzone 2 gameplay from their hands-on experience with the title at the Leipzig Games Convention last week. While the majority of the footage is the same as previous videos, coming from the invasion level seen at E3, developer Gueri...

  • Leipzig: Sony snags several 'Best of GC' awards

    What's a games convention without a few awards? Unexciting, that's what. The Leipziger Messe has announced their 'Best of GC' awards, of which Sony has snagged several. Sony's top-notch first-party development is proven yet again, with LittleBigPlanet, Resistance: Retribution and PlayTV all rece...

  • Kojima says Metal Gear Acid on PSN is "possible"

    Speaking at the Leipzig Games Convention this week, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima revealed that it is “possible” the Metal Gear Acid franchise may be released for Sony’s PlayStation Network service. "I'll say yes to that idea, but not because it is already running or anyt...

  • Leipzig: Home support confirmed for Heavy Rain

    Heavy Rain director David Cage has confirmed that the highly anticipated thriller will include support for Sony’s PlayStation Home service when the game launches in late 2009. Cage divulged the information at a screening of the game behind closed doors at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Ge...

  • Leipzig: Resident Evil 5 video walkthrough

    Capcom has released a two-part demo walkthrough for its upcoming Survival Horror title, Resident Evil 5, as part of the game’s showing at the Leipzig Games Convention this week. Taken from the village location seen in the E3 demo last month, the video depicts protagonists Chris Redfield and...

  • Leipzig: Midnight Club: Los Angeles trailer

    Rockstar Games has debuted a brand new trailer for its upcoming racer Midnight Club: Los Angeles at the Leipzig Games Convention this week. To view the trailer, see below.  Developed by Rockstar San Diego, this latest instalment in the popular racing serie...

  • Yoshida: Leipzig is important

    Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida has extolled the importance of Leipzig in the videogame conference season, confirming the waning influence of E3. “It’s always important to have something exciting for each key event that we have," the boss stated. "And this Games C...

  • Leipzig: X-Blades debut trailer

    In the action-oriented X-Blades, Ayumi, a stunningly seductive yet tenacious heroine, travels the world hunting highly coveted artifacts. After finding an ancient treasure map she sets off on the most dangerous adventure she's ever faced and quickly finds herself outmanned and outgunned. Armed with ...

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