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Garshasp release date announced
Game publisher "Just A Game" has announced that their latest project, the PC action-adventure game Garshasp, is scheduled to be released at the end of May 2011,
The game's action revolves around the monster slayer Garshasp from the Persian legend of the same name.
In a virtual ancient Persian kingdom, recreated from stone carvings thousands of years old, the player’s task is to save all humanity from evil. The Army of Darkness has retrieved its ancient powers and now threatens the humans' freedom. Deevs, grisly monsters which thirst for human blood have snatched power and now hold sway over mankind. Now it's down to the player to free humanity from the yoke of subjugation. In countless battles with Azhadahak and his terror-inspiring troops, the player can draw upon copious quantities of weapons, combo attacks and crafty special moves to prove their valour. But it's not just monsters that await the player, the way through Khunirath is also peppered with a multitude of puzzles.
Dungeon Siege III release date changed
Square Enix has announced that the launch date for Dungeon Siege III in Europe and other PAL territories is now 17th June, 2011.
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment and shipping for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC, Dungeon Siege III blends a robust RPG system, an endless variety of loot and a compelling storyline with intuitive action gameplay.
ArcaniA - Fall of Setarrif trailer released
JoWooD Entertainment AG has announced the release of the official trailer for ArcaniA - Fall of Setarrif on their website, offering first insights into in-game footage.
In this new game, a mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby. A nameless hero joins forces with his strongest allies and courageously faces the new menace.
Men Of War: Assault Squad demo released
Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company has announced the release of a demo for the sequel of the critically acclaimed real-time tactics game [[Men of War].
The Men of War: Assault Squad demo features the first level putting players in the heat of the Pacific War, and once they have proven themselves in combat they can play another skirmish mission in the European Theatre.
The game will available for purchase starting from the 25th of February 2011.
L.A. Noire release date announced
Rockstar Games and Team Bondi Pty Ltd have announced that L.A. Noire will be available for purchase on Xbox 360, PC and Playstation 3 on the 17th of May in North America and the 20th of May in Europe.
Set amid the violence and corruption of post-World War II Los Angeles, L.A. Noire is a crime thriller that seamlessly blends crime-solving, clue-finding, car chases and shoot-outs with revolutionary new interrogation-based gameplay that will allow players to read characters' emotions in order to reveal the truth. Players will take on the role of Cole Phelps, a decorated war veteran, who rises through the ranks of the LAPD by solving a series of gruesome murders and other crimes that bring him face-to-face with the dark heart of Los Angeles during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Developed in a special partnership with Rockstar Games and Team Bondi, L.A. Noire employs ground-breaking new MotionScan performance-scanning technology. MotionScan utilizes 32 high-definition cameras to capture actors' faces in 3D, transferring every aspect of their performance into the game, enabling players for the first time to lip-read in-game characters and to read every facial expression down to the finest detail.
Breach ready for release on Xbox 360 and PC
Atomic Games has announced that their most recent game titled Breach has been certified and is ready to be launched on Xbox 360 and PC.
The military shooter will be launched on the 26th of January and will feature precise and massive destruction that can change the very nature of multiplayer combat. Players will also be able to take advantage of an advanced cover system while everything is destroyed around them or switch to a Hardcore Mode, which attempts to simulate how military operatives train.
Free stress test for Mythos at the end of the month
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.
On December 28th, thousands of players that previously register on the 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).
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.
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.
Trainz going multiplayer starting January 2011
N3V Games has announced that Trainz players will soon be able to interact with friends and worldwide players with an update titled Trainz Multiplayer.
The open beta will start in January 2011 and every owner of Trainz 2010 that registers the CD key on Planet Auran by the 10th of January will be automatically invited to collaborate, compete and work as part of a well oiled machine, running a huge rail system.
Frontiers Free Weekend
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dead Frontier MMORPG released
Creaky Corpse Ltd has announced that the 3D version of their zombie apocalypse MMORPG, Dead Frontier, is available to all gamers.
Dead Frontier combines 3rd 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.
Dead Frontier plays exclusively in web browsers and is 100% free to play after registration.
Duke Nukem Forever to be shown in London
London Games' organizers have announced that Duke Nukem Forever will be shown for the first time ever in the United Kingdom on 7th October at The Red Room in Hyde Park, central London.
Lucky invitees will be able to play the long-awaited game and will have a chance to chat to a representative from Gearbox Software.
Among other attractions, players will be able to try out the adrenaline-fuelled multiplayer shooter Breach at Gamerbase in HMV Piccadilly Circus on the 27th and 28th October.
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.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a first person horror game with focus on immersion. It is a game where atmosphere and story comes first.
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. 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.
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 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.
Dungeon Defenders announced
Reverb Publishing has announced that their new game titled Dungeon Defenders will march onto the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and computers running Windows this autumn.
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.
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.
Portal 2 release date announced
Rock Paper Shotgun has announced that Portal 2 will be released on the 9th of February 2011.
The game will also feature Stephen Merchant as the voice of Wheatley, a small robot that helps players along their way.
There is also a video available on Youtube with new footage from the game, as it was presented at GamesCom 2010.
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