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| − | * [[Mecho Wars]] | + | * [[Squids]] |
| − | * [[Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath]] | + | * [[Saints Row: The Third]] |
| − | * [[Pound of Ground]]
| + | * [[Need For Speed: The Run]] |
| − | * [[Starpoint Gemini]]
| + | * [[L.A. Noire]] |
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| + | * [[Grotesque Tactics 2: Dungeons & Donuts]] |
| − | * [[Clones]]
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| − | * [[Cradle Of Rome 2]]
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| − | * [[DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue]]
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| − | * [[Greed Corp]]
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| − | * [[Lara Croft: Guardian of Light]]
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| − | * [[Remington Super Slam Hunting: Africa]]
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| − | * [[MX vs ATV Reflex]]
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| − | * [[Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions]]
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| − | * [[Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2010]] | |
| − | * [[Two Worlds II]] | |
| − | * [[Virtua Fighter]] | |
| − | * [[Warhammer 40k: Fire Warrior]]
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| − | * [[Fallout: New Vegas]]
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| − | * [[Blade Kitten]]
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| − | * [[Sid Meier's Civilization V]]
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| − | * [[Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization]]
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| − | ==News==
| + | * [[Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3]] |
| − | ===Free stress test for Mythos at the end of the month===
| + | * [[Elements of War]] |
| − | HanbitSoft Inc. has announced that their new MMO [[Mythos]] is ready for the 'Family & Friends' phase, in which the game developers hope to be able to test how well the servers will scale when thousands of players try the game at the same time.
| + | * [[Homefront]] |
| | + | * [[Magicka]] |
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| − | On December 28th, thousands of players that previously register on the [http://www.mythos-europe.com/en/mmo official website] will be allowed to enter the game world for the first time to test the capacity of the servers, starting from 11:00 CET (10am UK).
| + | * [[Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops]] |
| | + | * [[StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty]] |
| | + | * [[Supreme Commander 2]] |
| | + | * [[Total War: Shogun 2]] |
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| − | Mythos brings the highly successful ''Hack-and-Slash'' formula to an action-packed online role-playing game, offering players a virtual fantasy world based on a comic book-style atmosphere where they hunt countless monsters in a variety of dungeons or compete with each other in gripping PvP battles. There is also a choice of four races and three character classes which can be heavily customised.
| + | * [[Wildlife Park]] |
| | + | * [[Sid Meier's Civilization V]] |
| | + | * [[Dead Space]] |
| | + | * [[Dead Space 2]] |
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| − | Mythos, originally developed by Flagship Studios since 2009 and now further prepared for its release in Europe by the Korean publisher HanbitSoft, is due to be launched in early 2011 and will be free to download and play.
| + | * [[Magicka]] |
| | + | * [[Alien Breed 3: Descent]] |
| | + | * [[Blood Bowl]] |
| | + | * [[Neighbours From Hell 2 - On Vacation]] |
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| − | ===Trainz going multiplayer starting January 2011===
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| − | N3V Games has announced that [[Trainz]] players will soon be able to interact with friends and worldwide players with an update titled [[Trainz Multiplayer]].
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| − | The open beta will start in January 2011 and every owner of Trainz 2010 that registers the CD key on [http://www.auran.com/ Planet Auran] by the 10<sup>th</sup> of January will be automatically invited to collaborate, compete and work as part of a well oiled machine, running a huge rail system.
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| − | ===Frontiers Free Weekend===
| + | ===The Secret World launch date and Beta weekend announced=== |
| − | Futuremark Games Studio and Fatshark have announced the Frontiers Pack, a special game bundle that includes multiplayer shooters [[Shattered Horizon]] and [[Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West]].
| + | Funcom has announced that the company has made a small adjustment to the release date for [[The Secret World]], moving the launch date by two weeks to July 3rd, with Early Access starting June 29th. |
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| − | Shattered Horizon is a first person multiplayer shooter that immerses players in the cold reality of zero gravity combat in space. Recent additions to this game are AI bots - three of these bots will be available on special servers during the free weekend to help new players learn the unique tactics possible when playing an FPS in zero gravity.
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| − | Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third-person shooter that delivers an intense team-based multiplayer experience of the Wild West era. Players can engage in gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic Western settings and test their mettle in genre-specific game modes and levels tailor-made for satisfying team play. Recent additions to this game are a new map and dedicated servers.
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| − | The Frontiers pack can be played freely on Steam during the November 4-7 weekend and will also be available for purchase at $12.49, a saving of more than 60% over the regular cost of the two games when bought separately.
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| − | [[File:Dead Frontier 05.jpg|thumb|left|[[Dead Frontier]]]]
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| − | ===Dead Frontier MMORPG released===
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| − | Creaky Corpse Ltd has announced that the 3D version of their zombie apocalypse MMORPG, [[Dead Frontier]], is available to all gamers.
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| − | Dead Frontier combines 3<sup>rd</sup> person survival horror action with more traditional role-playing elements to create a totally unique multiplayer experience. Players struggle for survival in the decaying, zombie infested city of Fairview, battling gigantic hordes of undead in a massively multiplayer persistent world.
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| − | Dead Frontier plays exclusively in web browsers and is 100% free to play after registration.
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| − | ===Duke Nukem Forever to be shown in London===
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| − | London Games' organizers have announced that [[Duke Nukem Forever]] will be shown for the first time ever in the United Kingdom on 7<sup>th</sup> October at The Red Room in Hyde Park, central London.
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| − | Lucky invitees will be able to play the long-awaited game and will have a chance to chat to a representative from Gearbox Software.
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| − | Among other attractions, players will be able to try out the adrenaline-fuelled multiplayer shooter [[Breach]] at Gamerbase in HMV Piccadilly Circus on the 27<sup>th</sup> and 28<sup>th</sup> October.
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| − | ===Amnesia: The Dark Descent demo released=== | |
| − | Frictional Games, the makers of the Penumbra series, has released a demo for their upcoming first person survival horror [[Amnesia: The Dark Descent]].
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| − | Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a first person horror game with focus on immersion. It is a game where atmosphere and story comes first.
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| − | The game begins with Daniel awakening in a desolate Prussian castle, without any memories to explain his situation. A letter written by himself, reveals that the amnesia is actually self-inflicted.
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| − | The mysterious message urges him to seek out and kill Alexander, a man residing deep below the castle. Hunted by a dark shadow, Daniel can see no other way out than to trust his former self. If he is to save his life and mind, he needs to find out what it is all really about. It is his only hope for salvation. A dark descent awaits.
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| − | Amnesia will be released on the 8th of September and can be purchased in Frictional Game's own online store as well as most major online retailers. Players can also pre-order the game on the [http://store.frictionalgames.com developer's online store] for a 10% discount. At the same time, fans of horror games can purchase the games in the Penumbra series taking advantage of a 70% discount.
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| − | ===Dungeon Defenders announced===
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| − | Reverb Publishing has announced that their new game titled [[Dungeon Defenders]] will march onto the [[:Category:Playstation 3|PlayStation 3]], [[:Category:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[:Category:PC|computers]] running Windows this autumn.
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| − | Developed by Trendy Entertainment using Epic Games' award-winning Unreal Engine 3, Dungeon Defenders throws action-RPG and tower defense gameplay into the proverbial blender to create a seamless mix of leveling, looting and high-action territorial combat for casual and core players alike.
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| − | The game will feature a lovingly-rendered watercolor art style and will allow up to 4 players, online or locally, to take one of four distinct classes into fierce battle against ever-increasing waves of baddies and bosses across 15 arenas and multiple modes.
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| − | ===Portal 2 release date announced===
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| − | [http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/08/18/portal-2-on-screen-footage-other-stuff/ Rock Paper Shotgun] has announced that Portal 2 will be released on the 9<sup>th</sup> of February 2011.
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| − | The game will also feature Stephen Merchant as the voice of Wheatley, a small robot that helps players along their way.
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| − | There is also a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRxafex-1Ec&feature=player_embedded video] available on Youtube with new footage from the game, as it was presented at GamesCom 2010.
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| − | ===Borderlands DLC "Claptrap's New Robot Revolution" announced===
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| − | 2K Games and Gearbox Software have announced today that the fourth Borderlands DLC will be available to all players in September 2010.
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| − | Titled [[Borderlands: Claptrap's New Robot Revolution|Claptrap's New Robot Revolution]], the add-on invites single-player and co-op fans back to try to suppress a deadly Claptrap revolution using one of four infamous vault hunters. The foursome find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a deadly civil war between the Hyperion Corporation’s well-armed armadas and the ever-amassing army of homicidal Claptraps led by one of the most eagerly awaited characters in the franchise’s history - the cunning Ninja Assassin. As vault hunters, players must put aside their past differences with the Hyperion Corporation, namely the organization’s repeated attempts to wipe them from existence. For a hefty payday, they will join forces to help beat down the mechanical uprising and thwart the dastardly kung-fu expert, the Claptrap known only as Ninja Assassin.
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| − | Xbox 360 owners will be able to buy this DLC for 800 Microsoft Points, while Playstation 3 and Windows PC owners will be able to buy the game for £6.29.
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| − | ===Theatre of War 2: Kursk release date announced===
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| − | Excalibur Publishing Ltd has announced that [[Theatre of War 2: Kursk]] will be available in stores on the 10<sup>th</sup> of August, 2010.
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| − | The game introduces players to the historic Battle of Kursk, one of the most crucial conflicts of the WWII between Germany’s Grossdeutschland and the Soviet Red Army. Players will take part in the last armoured strategic offensive the Germans were able to mount in the east and whose defeat resulted in giving the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war. Acting under direct orders of division commanders Ivan Chistyakov or Walter Hoernlein, players will control their troops in historical scenarios on precisely reconstructed authentic battlefields.
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| − | The game will cost £29.99 and can be pre-ordered at the [http://www.excalibur-publishing.com official website]. | |
| − | ===Mount & Blade: Warband update released===
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| − | Paradox Interactive and game developer Talewords have released today a new update for [[Mount & Blade: Warband]], bringing new content and gameplay improvements to the popular game.
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| − | In response to the community demand, the new game mode Duel requires players to test their weapons in battles of wit, speed and skill and allows protected 1 on 1 duels with no interruptions from others. Up to 64 players can use this game mode.
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| − | In addition to this new game mode, there are also two new horse armors, one available for the Sarranids and another for the Vaegir/Khergit factions.
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| − | ===Crackdown 2 launched in Europe===
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| − | Ruffian Games has announced that the sequel to the popular game [[Crackdown]] is now available in the UK for an estimated retail price of £44.99.
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| − | Published by Microsoft Game Studios, [[Crackdown 2]] is available exclusively for Xbox 360. The game builds exponentially upon the action-packed gameplay of its predecessor, offering the all-new 4-player co-op and 16-player multiplayer modes.
| + | The company has also announced a third Beta Weekend, titled 'Hell Raised', which will begin on June 15th and run until June 17th. In this Beta Weekend players will be able to experience the Illuminati and Dragon starter experiences as well as the Templar experience. Players will also get to leave Kingsmouth and venture into the massive region known as Savage Coast, where they will soon find that the very gates of hell itself have opened up. Players will experience the epic 'Hell Raised' dungeon where they will have to battle the demons of hell themselves. |
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| − | With formidable new enemies called the Cell and the Freaks standing in the way of the Agency’s goal to restore order, players return as genetically enhanced Agents in Crackdown 2 to once again bring peace to Pacific City – by any means necessary in one of the most explosive and interactive open worlds for fans to explore and experiment with.
| + | The fourth and final Beta Weekend will begin on June 22nd and run until June 24th. This event will focus on the player vs. player experience in The Secret World, and players will get to sample both the Eldorado battlefield experience as well as the massive warzone gameplay where over a hundred players clash together in persistent battle. |
| − | In addition, fans are invited to take the action even further in the popular Facebook game, Chuck’s Ducks 2, which is tied to the gameplay. By participating in the carnival-inspired game, players and their friends can earn and activate an exclusive, daily supply of explosive sticky duck bombs, called Quackers, for use in the game's multiplayer mode.
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| − | ===Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer free for ten days=== | + | <!-- 2012/03/22--> |
| − | Funcom has announced that both active and inactive players of [[Age of Conan:Hyborian Adventures]] can now try out the critically acclaimed [[Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer]] expansion for free for 10 days. For inactive players, this offer also includes 10 days of free access to the core game.
| + | ===Fifth Character Revealed From Risen 2: Dark Waters=== |
| | + | Deep Silver has revealed another character from the epic pirate role playing game [[Risen 2: Dark Waters]]. |
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| − | Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer is the first expansion pack to the 2008 MMO of the year, a game that was sold to over 1.2 million gamers around the world.
| + | As the former ship's doctor and a talented distiller, Bones has heavy hardships behind him. He was betrayed from his shipmates and friends and left to rot on a small island, for no reason. |
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| − | ===Pirates of the Burning Sea: Power & Prestige launch date announced===
| + | After a long period of loneliness, hopeless wandering and the constant struggle for survival, he was finally found by the natives of Maracai Bay. They tried to return him to good health, but succeeded only with his body. His spirit could not be made whole again. |
| − | Flying Lab Software has announced that the expansion [[Pirates of the Burning Sea:Power & Prestige]] will be officially launched at the beginning of August, 2010. Power & Prestige is the first major expansion for the company's critically acclaimed MMORPG title [[Pirates of the Burning Sea]].
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| − | This expansion includes more than 60 new missions, 4 new factions, Port Governance and a new "brawling" combat school, offering players high-seas action and adventure in the world of pirates and plunder of the 18<sup>th</sup> century.
| + | Infected by the madness and jungle fever Bones suffers from persistent paranoia, visions, fear of death and choleric temper tantrums. Since then, he lives out his life among the residents of Maracai tribe and hopes to release his wearied soul. |
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| − | Everyone can take part in [http://www.burningsea.com/page/ppbeta the beta program] but new players have to pay for the first month of play, as an active subscription is required to access the beta server.
| + | The game is due for UK release on the 27<sup>th</sup> of April 2012 for [[:Category:PC|PC]] and the 25<sup>th</sup> of May for [[:Category:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[:Category: Playstation 3|Playstation 3]] game consoles. |
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| − | ===Fallout: New Vegas launch date announced=== | + | <!-- 2012/02/18--> |
| − | Bethesda is preparing to pass the retro-post-apocalytia legacy of [[Fallout]] to Obsidian Entertainment with the new game [[Fallout: New Vegas]], after they have bought the rights for the game series.
| + | ===Starpoint Gemini available on Steam=== |
| | + | Independent videogames publisher Iceberg Interactive today announced that the space RPG and simulator [[Starpoint Gemini]] is now available on the Steam online gaming platform as a direct download for PCs worldwide. |
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| − | The new title is set in the ruins of Las Vegas, a location alluded in [[Fallout 2]], and will include a variety of places like the "towns of Good Springs, Primm, Novak (the home of Dinky the Dinosaur), the super mutant encampment at Black Mountain, the military/scientific installation Helios 1, Camp McCarran, site of the real-world Las Vegas airport and the city itself, New Vegas. | + | The game is released at a reasonable price of €16,99 after an instant 15% discount and includes a free DLC titled "Gladiators". |
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| − | According to the game developers, players with powerful video cards will be able to enjoy New Vegas in it's full glory due to the very long drawing distance. Gamers will also enjoy an improved VATS system and better free aim.
| + | In Starpoint Gemini, players freely roam the rich Gemini star system, and trade, research, and upgrade ships with state-of-the-art technology. As captains of their own star-fleet, players have to show their skills and gain the upper hand in large-scale battles against fleets of hostile ships. |
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| | + | ===Publisher for Alan Wake boxed PC version announced=== |
| | + | Nordic Games has announced the signing of the publishing deal for the boxed [[:Category:PC|PC]] version of Remedy's critically acclaimed Psychological Action Thriller [[Alan Wake]]. |
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| − | The game will be available starting from the 16<sup>th</sup> of November 2010 at a price of $49.99 for [[:Category:PC|PC]] and $59.99 for [[:Category:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[:Category:Playstation 3|Playstation 3]]. A "Collector's Edition" priced $20 higher will come with Fallout-themed Lucky 7 poker chips, playing cards, a "recreation of the game's highly coveted Lucky 38 platinum chip", a hardcover graphic novel and a "Making of Fallout: New Vegas" DVD.
| + | 'It goes without saying that we are very happy and proud to work together with some of the greatest talents and artists of the games industry', commented Lars Wingefors, CEO of Nordic Games GmbH. 'We are really looking forward to the PC version of Alan Wake, especially as we are talking about a fantastic PC adaptation thereof, rather than a mere porting of the code. We will talk about this in more detail in the upcoming weeks' he added. |
| − | ===Lord of the Rings Online will become free to play===
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| − | According to Warner Bros. Interactive, Turbine Inc. will release an update for the Lord of the Rings Online this fall, converting the game to free-to-play for everyone.
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| − | The game will be launched this fall across North America and Europe and players will be allowed to download the game and play for free, purchase expansions, quest packs, items or join a VIP program to get unlimited access to all services related to the game. | + | The boxed PC version will include both XBLA DLCs 'The Signal' and 'The Writer'. Further information on the exact release date will follow in the next days. |
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| − | Gamers who wish to try out the beta can sign up for a chance to participate on the [http://www.lotro.com official website], starting from the 16<sup>th</sup> of June.
| + | In this story-driven and intense Psychological Action Thriller, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer's block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, "Alan Wake" draws players into an intense, cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. In this nightmarish world, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred and ambiguous, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness - light itself. |
| − | ===Fable 3 confirmed===
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| − | Microsoft Game Studios and Lionhead Studios have confirmed that a new chapter in the [[Fable]] franchise will be released exclusively on [[:Category:Xbox 360 | Xbox 360]] and [[:Category:PC | Windows]] this Christmas.
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| − | [[Fable 3]] will be available in a £49.99 Standard and a £59.99 "Limited Collector’s Editions" for Xbox 360, or a £39.99 PC version which will also be available as download on Games for Windows. The Limited Collector's Edition will contain special in-box items and will be packaged in a distinctive book-like box. | + | ===New Screenshots for Wargame:European Escalation released=== |
| | + | Eugen Systems, specialist of the genre and developer of the critically-acclaimed [[R.U.S.E]] and [[Act of War: Direct Action]], today unveiled a series of 5 new screenshots. |
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| + | [[Wargame: European Escalation]] is a real-time strategy game built around depth and reflection, the key element of all classic war games. |
| − | * A new quest: Uncover the mystery of the haunted forests of Silverpines and earn the legendary sword, Wolfsbane, deadly against wolves and balverines.
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| − | * Exclusive location: Unlock a new region, ideal for settling down with a family and discovering new treasures.
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| − | * "Fable 3" playing cards: Created by Lionhead, these cards depict every type of character in "Fable 3" including Heroes, royals, rebels and villains from across Albion and beyond.
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| − | * Guild Seal Coin: The coin features a Good side (blue) and Evil side (red) to assist players in making critical decisions that will impact the fate of the world forever.
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| − | * A new dog breed: Renowned for its loyalty, the Boxer is a brave canine companion worthy of greatest Queens and Kings.
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| − | * One unique outfit: Unearth one male and female outfit from the mysterious, faraway land of Aurora, a new destination in your "Fable 3" adventures.
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| − | ===Hearts of Iron 3: Semper Fi release date announced===
| + | Set in the rarely explored period of 1975-1985, Wargame: European Escalation pits NATO (USA and Western Europe) against the Warsaw Pact (Soviet and Eastern European countries) in battles that explore "what could have been." The specter of nuclear warfare loomed large over the real Cold War, but this catastrophic outcome was the ultimate last resort as everyone knew that the first one to start nuclear hostilities would end up wiped out just the same. Large, armored offensives through Europe would certainly have been the core of this hypothetical war; and this is what the game's explosive campaign takes you through! |
| − | Paradox Interactive has announced today the release date for the first expansion of the company's World War II strategy game.
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| − | [[Hearts of Iron 3: Semper Fi]] will be released on the 6<sup>th</sup> of June 2010 and will be available through major digital distributors like Steam or Impulse.
| + | The 5 screenshots released are showing the great capability of the graphics engine developed by Eugen Systems: Lighting, modelling, visual and sound effects, but also the size of the battlefields and number of units... all aimed at creating a grand visual showcase, while still providing a real depth to strategy. Battles are as impressive as there are profoundly tactical. |
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| − | [[File:Not alone thumbnail.jpg|thumb|left|[[I'm Not Alone!]]]]
| + | The game will be released on PC in retail and online stores first quarter 2012. |
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| − | ===I'm Not Alone! release date announced=== | + | <!-- 2011/11/05 --> |
| − | Lace Mamba Global has announced today that TGC - The Games Company Worldwide will bring the zombie themed game [[I'm Not Alone!]] to players on the 18<sup>th</sup> of June, 2010 in UK and other European countries.
| + | ===Trine 2 European Collector's Edition Unveiled=== |
| | + | [[File:Trine2_02.jpg|thumb|left|[[Trine 2]]]] |
| | + | Independent French publisher Focus Home Interactive has revealed the contents of the Trine 2 European Collector's Edition. |
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| − | In I'm Not Alone! players will be in the character of a bold young exorcist who dares to tread where others feared, to an old mansion deep in the Austrian mountains. His aim - to free the mansion from the terrifying grips of a supernatural power. Disfigured demons have risen from the underworld and spread fear and terror devouring anyone in their path! His special skills as a psychic medium enable him to change between reality and demon world in order to take up the challenge and fight the creatures from hell. With a quick trigger finger and a sharp mind the player explores the eerie mansion to reveal a horrifying secret.
| + | The collector's edition of Trine 2 for PC and Mac includes the full game, soundtrack, a gorgeous art book commented by the developers from Frozenbyte, and also the first Trine game. The whole package will be sold for a €19.99 or £14.99 in UK. |
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| − | ===Indie game "Power of Defense" launched===
| + | [[Trine 2]] takes gamers on another adventure with the powerful knight Pontius, the swift thief Zoya and the crafty wizard Amadeus. |
| − | Independent game developer 4sdk Game Development has announced the launch of their first commercial game titles [[Power of Defence]].
| + | The three heroes embark on a new adventure more fantastic than ever, where you will have to survive lethal traps and terrifying monsters, solve many physics-based puzzles and unravel an epic mystery during a challenging campaign that can be played either solo or in co-op with up to 3 players online or offline. |
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| − | In Power of Defense, players take control of a robot warrior production headquarter between the parallel universes on the one side the world of the humans and on the other side the strange oil-smelling world of the robots. Players are tasked with keeping humans world clean from robots and to pass as much own produced robots through portals to the robot world. Through combining different robot types and releasing them in the right moment, players must think quickly and inventively.
| + | Trine 2 will be available in Europe in December 2011 for PC and Mac, in online and retail stores. |
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| − | Valve studios have announced today the release of their first [[Left 4 Dead 2]] DLC, "The Passing".
| + | ===Max Payne 3 Scheduled for Release on March 2012=== |
| | + | Rockstar Games has announced that [[Max Payne 3]] will be released in Europe and North America on March, 2012. The game will be available on [[:Category:PC|PC]], [[:Category:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] and [[:Category:Playstation 3|Playstation 3]] from the first day. |
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| − | This game add-on brings the original [[Left 4 Dead]] Survivors down south for a meeting with the original Left 4 Dead 2 Survivors. "The Passing" introduces 3 new maps, new weekly game modes (Mutations), a new "uncommon common" zombie class (the fallen survivor), melee weapon (golf club), firearm (M-60), support for infected bot play in Versus and 10 new achievements.
| + | Max Payne 3 continues the tale of former New York City detective, Max Payne. Still haunted by the memories of his traumatic past, Max begins a new life working private security protecting a wealthy industrialist and his family in Sao Paulo, Brazil. When gangs target the family under his protection, Max is forced to fight to save his clients and clear his name, in a bid to, once and for all, rid himself of the demons that have tortured him for far too long. |
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| − | The PC version of Left 4 Dead 2 will be automatically updated with this DLC. Xbox 360 owners can purchase it from the Xbox marketplace.
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| − | ===Free DLC level for Trine released=== | + | ===Rise of Immortals to Feature 3D support=== |
| − | Finnish game developer Frozenbyte has announced the release of the free DLC level "Path to New Dawn" for their action-platformer [[Trine]]. Gamers that wish to play the new level can either download it for free or purchase the game bundled with the DLC level at 75% off until the 26<sup>th</sup> of April.
| + | Petroglyph studios have announced that their eagerly anticipated Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game [[Rise of Immortals]] will feature NVIDIA 3D Vision™ support. |
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| − | Path to New Dawn is a unique level with new visuals and challenging gameplay, especially on Very Hard difficulty setting. It also features 10 special items for the player to collect. The level is unlocked and available in the Select level menu once the game has been completed.
| + | PC gamers with a NVIDIA GeForce® 8-series or higher graphics processing unit (GPU) and compatible 3D Vision ready display will be ready to play Rise of Immortals in 3D when the game is released this summer. Players will simply enable the option in the game's graphic settings and put on a pair of 3D Vision glasses for an immersive out-of-screen experience with the game's eye-popping graphics. |
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| − | The free DLC is part of Patch 1.07, which also includes a couple of minor additions to the game, such as visible experience bottle information in the Inventory menu for treasure hunters. The patch comes hot in the heels of Patch 1.06, released earlier in April, which among other things removed copy-protection from certain retail versions of the game and improved multi-keyboard and mice support and
| + | "Creating beautiful, highly intricate setting and characters was one of our goals from the beginning with Rise of Immortals" said Steve Wetherill, executive producer of the game. "But adding NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology on top of it provides a new level of immersion, and makes Rise of Immortals stand out among other MOBA-style games." |
| − | featured many smaller tweaks and fixes.
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| − | Kalicanthus Entertainment has announced that the new open beta event for the massively multiplayer online role playing game [[Craft of Gods]] will begin on the 2<sup>nd</sup> on April.
| + | ===Hide and Secret: The Lost World released=== |
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| − | Created by Russian developer studio Cyberdemons, Craft of Gods is a new 3D fantasy MMORPG based on Slavic mythology. Set in a huge world with 25 different maps, Craft of Gods provide players with a great Realm versus Realm (RvR) and Player versus Player (PvP) experience, but it will also appeal to Player versus Enviroment (PvE) oriented gamers.
| + | Anarchy Enterprises has announced today the release of [[Hide and Secret: The Lost World]], a casual game for [[:Category:PC|PC]]. |
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| − | Players can choose between 6 different races divided into 3 factions (Light, Darkness and Neutral) and create their character that can then be completely customized; in facts there are no classes in Craft of Gods, only skills: each player can choose from 14 schools of skills, each containing 15 powers – for a total of 210 different skills that assure a great depth of customization.
| + | In this new game, the nefarious treasure thief Jacques has kidnapped another damsel, and it's up to the player to stop his evil plans before she is sacrificed at the spooky full moon ritual. Gamers journey through haunted ruins and diabolical traps on their quest to find the secret Golden Treasure, and unravel the mystery of this epic adventure before it's too late! |
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| − | ===Deus Ex 3 renamed to Deus Ex: Human Revolution===
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| − | Square Enix has announced at Game Developers Conference 2010 that the RPG and first person shooter Deus Ex 3 will be released as Deux Ex: Human Revolution.
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| − | The game is currently produced by the Eidos Montreal studios.
| + | * Strategy Guide included in-game |
| − | ===Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943 launched===
| + | * Spooky locations and eerie gameplay |
| − | Paradox Interactive had announced the launch of [[Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943]] a World War II strategy game developed by Graviteam and Snowball Studios.
| + | * Diabolical traps and mini-games |
| | + | * Engrossing and mysterious adventure |
| | + | * Thrilling plot twists and turns |
| | + | * Incredible hidden object scenes |
| | + | * Hours of deep, rewarding gameplay |
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| − | The game was designed with a battlefield realism in mind and is now available from most major digital distributors, including GamersGate and Impulse and other select digital distributors.
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The Secret World launch date and Beta weekend announced
Funcom has announced that the company has made a small adjustment to the release date for The Secret World, moving the launch date by two weeks to July 3rd, with Early Access starting June 29th.
The company has also announced a third Beta Weekend, titled 'Hell Raised', which will begin on June 15th and run until June 17th. In this Beta Weekend players will be able to experience the Illuminati and Dragon starter experiences as well as the Templar experience. Players will also get to leave Kingsmouth and venture into the massive region known as Savage Coast, where they will soon find that the very gates of hell itself have opened up. Players will experience the epic 'Hell Raised' dungeon where they will have to battle the demons of hell themselves.
The fourth and final Beta Weekend will begin on June 22nd and run until June 24th. This event will focus on the player vs. player experience in The Secret World, and players will get to sample both the Eldorado battlefield experience as well as the massive warzone gameplay where over a hundred players clash together in persistent battle.
Fifth Character Revealed From Risen 2: Dark Waters
Deep Silver has revealed another character from the epic pirate role playing game Risen 2: Dark Waters.
As the former ship's doctor and a talented distiller, Bones has heavy hardships behind him. He was betrayed from his shipmates and friends and left to rot on a small island, for no reason.
After a long period of loneliness, hopeless wandering and the constant struggle for survival, he was finally found by the natives of Maracai Bay. They tried to return him to good health, but succeeded only with his body. His spirit could not be made whole again.
Infected by the madness and jungle fever Bones suffers from persistent paranoia, visions, fear of death and choleric temper tantrums. Since then, he lives out his life among the residents of Maracai tribe and hopes to release his wearied soul.
The game is due for UK release on the 27th of April 2012 for PC and the 25th of May for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 game consoles.
Starpoint Gemini available on Steam
Independent videogames publisher Iceberg Interactive today announced that the space RPG and simulator Starpoint Gemini is now available on the Steam online gaming platform as a direct download for PCs worldwide.
The game is released at a reasonable price of €16,99 after an instant 15% discount and includes a free DLC titled "Gladiators".
In Starpoint Gemini, players freely roam the rich Gemini star system, and trade, research, and upgrade ships with state-of-the-art technology. As captains of their own star-fleet, players have to show their skills and gain the upper hand in large-scale battles against fleets of hostile ships.
Publisher for Alan Wake boxed PC version announced
Nordic Games has announced the signing of the publishing deal for the boxed PC version of Remedy's critically acclaimed Psychological Action Thriller Alan Wake.
'It goes without saying that we are very happy and proud to work together with some of the greatest talents and artists of the games industry', commented Lars Wingefors, CEO of Nordic Games GmbH. 'We are really looking forward to the PC version of Alan Wake, especially as we are talking about a fantastic PC adaptation thereof, rather than a mere porting of the code. We will talk about this in more detail in the upcoming weeks' he added.
The boxed PC version will include both XBLA DLCs 'The Signal' and 'The Writer'. Further information on the exact release date will follow in the next days.
In this story-driven and intense Psychological Action Thriller, players assume the role of Alan Wake, a best-selling suspense author suffering from writer's block, who escapes to a small town only to experience the mysterious disappearance of his wife. Set in the seemingly idyllic town of Bright Falls, Washington, "Alan Wake" draws players into an intense, cinematic world that enables players to explore the hyper-realistic and interactive environments. In this nightmarish world, where the boundaries between reality and fiction become increasingly blurred and ambiguous, Alan Wake must use a variety of weapons to survive, including his most powerful ally against the darkness - light itself.
New Screenshots for Wargame:European Escalation released
Eugen Systems, specialist of the genre and developer of the critically-acclaimed R.U.S.E and Act of War: Direct Action, today unveiled a series of 5 new screenshots.
Wargame: European Escalation is a real-time strategy game built around depth and reflection, the key element of all classic war games.
Set in the rarely explored period of 1975-1985, Wargame: European Escalation pits NATO (USA and Western Europe) against the Warsaw Pact (Soviet and Eastern European countries) in battles that explore "what could have been." The specter of nuclear warfare loomed large over the real Cold War, but this catastrophic outcome was the ultimate last resort as everyone knew that the first one to start nuclear hostilities would end up wiped out just the same. Large, armored offensives through Europe would certainly have been the core of this hypothetical war; and this is what the game's explosive campaign takes you through!
The 5 screenshots released are showing the great capability of the graphics engine developed by Eugen Systems: Lighting, modelling, visual and sound effects, but also the size of the battlefields and number of units... all aimed at creating a grand visual showcase, while still providing a real depth to strategy. Battles are as impressive as there are profoundly tactical.
The game will be released on PC in retail and online stores first quarter 2012.
Trine 2 European Collector's Edition Unveiled
Independent French publisher Focus Home Interactive has revealed the contents of the Trine 2 European Collector's Edition.
The collector's edition of Trine 2 for PC and Mac includes the full game, soundtrack, a gorgeous art book commented by the developers from Frozenbyte, and also the first Trine game. The whole package will be sold for a €19.99 or £14.99 in UK.
Trine 2 takes gamers on another adventure with the powerful knight Pontius, the swift thief Zoya and the crafty wizard Amadeus.
The three heroes embark on a new adventure more fantastic than ever, where you will have to survive lethal traps and terrifying monsters, solve many physics-based puzzles and unravel an epic mystery during a challenging campaign that can be played either solo or in co-op with up to 3 players online or offline.
Trine 2 will be available in Europe in December 2011 for PC and Mac, in online and retail stores.
Max Payne 3 Scheduled for Release on March 2012
Rockstar Games has announced that Max Payne 3 will be released in Europe and North America on March, 2012. The game will be available on PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 from the first day.
Max Payne 3 continues the tale of former New York City detective, Max Payne. Still haunted by the memories of his traumatic past, Max begins a new life working private security protecting a wealthy industrialist and his family in Sao Paulo, Brazil. When gangs target the family under his protection, Max is forced to fight to save his clients and clear his name, in a bid to, once and for all, rid himself of the demons that have tortured him for far too long.
Rise of Immortals to Feature 3D support
Petroglyph studios have announced that their eagerly anticipated Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game Rise of Immortals will feature NVIDIA 3D Vision™ support.
PC gamers with a NVIDIA GeForce® 8-series or higher graphics processing unit (GPU) and compatible 3D Vision ready display will be ready to play Rise of Immortals in 3D when the game is released this summer. Players will simply enable the option in the game's graphic settings and put on a pair of 3D Vision glasses for an immersive out-of-screen experience with the game's eye-popping graphics.
"Creating beautiful, highly intricate setting and characters was one of our goals from the beginning with Rise of Immortals" said Steve Wetherill, executive producer of the game. "But adding NVIDIA's 3D Vision technology on top of it provides a new level of immersion, and makes Rise of Immortals stand out among other MOBA-style games."
Hide and Secret: The Lost World released
Anarchy Enterprises has announced today the release of Hide and Secret: The Lost World, a casual game for PC.
In this new game, the nefarious treasure thief Jacques has kidnapped another damsel, and it's up to the player to stop his evil plans before she is sacrificed at the spooky full moon ritual. Gamers journey through haunted ruins and diabolical traps on their quest to find the secret Golden Treasure, and unravel the mystery of this epic adventure before it's too late!
Hide and Secret: The Lost World features:
- Strategy Guide included in-game
- Spooky locations and eerie gameplay
- Diabolical traps and mini-games
- Engrossing and mysterious adventure
- Thrilling plot twists and turns
- Incredible hidden object scenes
- Hours of deep, rewarding gameplay
For older news, please see our News archive.
