{"id":32609,"date":"2012-02-17T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=32609"},"modified":"2012-02-17T15:32:16","modified_gmt":"2012-02-17T13:32:16","slug":"mygaming-weekly-roundup-13-17-february-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/32609-mygaming-weekly-roundup-13-17-february-2012","title":{"rendered":"MyGaming weekly roundup (13 – 17 February 2012)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Missed something big this week? Never fear, for below you\u2019ll find all the news stories that made waves in the week of 13 \u2013 17 February 2012.<\/p>\n

OMG Jordan Mechner is rebooting Karateka<\/h3>\n

When the man who created Prince of Persia says he’s making a new game – we take notice. When we caught hints of this last week, we made contact with the man himself – and he was kind enough to personally answer a few of our questions about it. While details are still scarce, we’re definitely looking forward to more of this.<\/p>\n

>> Karateka reboot: Q&A with Jordan Mechner<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Jordan Mechner revives Karateka<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mass Effect goes Gold<\/h3>\n

Yes indeed, the day draws nearer – Mass Effect 3 is coming at us on 9 March 2012, and this week the demo launched, PC controller support was denied, and the general hype machine kicked up a gear. And it worked – we have chills of anticipation.<\/p>\n

>> Expect more Mass Effect 3 in DLC<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> EA launch Mass Effect 3 \u2013 into space<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Mass Effect 3 on PC doesn\u2019t support controllers<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> PSA: Mass Effect 3 demo out now on Xbox LIVE<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Mass Effect 3 goes gold<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Far Cry 3 is looking gooooood<\/h3>\n

The first bit of info about the next Far Cry hit the web this week – including the release date which landed alongside a very sexy trailer. Sexy in the “it looks good sense” – not the other one.<\/p>\n

>> Far Cry 3 release date announced<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Far Cry 3 details emerge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kickstarter Fever part 2<\/h3>\n

When one developer makes about $2 million through kickstarter funding, naturally other developers want to get in on it – so what game are you willing to pay to have made?<\/p>\n

>> Wasteland creator using Kickstarter to fund sequel<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Double Fine Adventure coming to multiple platforms<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Obsidian wants to know what game you want to help fund<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Psychonauts 2 status is…who knows?<\/h3>\n

First it is being made, then it isn’t, then it is again, then it was all a joke, and then it might still be made – we can’t take the ups and downs anymore! But we still want this game.<\/p>\n

>> Psychonauts 2 might actually NOT happen, part 3<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Psychonauts 2 might actually happen, part 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alan Wake is here to stay<\/h3>\n

Alan Wake on PC is available right now on Steam – it’s been a long time coming, but Remedy are determined to carry on with the series – so long as fans want it.<\/p>\n

>> How Alan Wake PC got approved<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Remedy to Alan Wake PC pirates: \u201cEnjoy the story\u201d<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Alan Wake\u2019s American Nightmare \u2013 Meet Mr. Scratch<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Remedy will carry on with Alan Wake series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alan <\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Local happenings<\/h3>\n

A few bits of local info to chew on – but be sure you keep your underage drinking at bay – the future of 2020 needs you!<\/p>\n

>> PolarfluKe: February tournament announced<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Alternate reality game launched to reduce underage drinking in SA<\/a><\/strong>
\n >> Recent release price comparison<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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