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Special Anniversary Edition of Madden NFL 25 announced
Electronic Arts has announced the Anniversary Edition for Madden NFL 25, which will run Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers $99.99.
Wargame: AirLand Battle launching May 31st, Focus tease Dynamic Campaign
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Focus Home date Wargame: AirLand Battle's release May 31st. They also tease the Dynamic Campaign at the heart of the strategy game, which is a follow-up to European Escalation.
Battle groups are dispatched via a theatre map, where you can jump in for real-time conflict. Units are "persistent all along the campaign" and yes, the campaign supports multiplayer.
Battle groups are dispatched via a theatre map, where you can jump in for real-time conflict. Units are "persistent all along the campaign" and yes, the campaign supports multiplayer.
City Interactive release first teaser for arcade shooter Alien Rage
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Polish studio City Interactive is ready to show us their first official teaser for Alien Rage, a first-person arcade shooter which will be showcasing this June at E3 in California. It's releasing for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Later this year it will be available via digital distribution. Alien Rage was previously 'Alien Fear', and they tell us it's a "hardcore sci-fi shooter" with 21 enemy types and 8 "bad-ass" bosses.
Later this year it will be available via digital distribution. Alien Rage was previously 'Alien Fear', and they tell us it's a "hardcore sci-fi shooter" with 21 enemy types and 8 "bad-ass" bosses.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance coming to PC, announces Hideo Kojima
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Ta-dah! Hideo Kojima revealed during his HideRadio podcast that the cyborg ninja Raiden will be coming to PC in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Developer Platinum Games confirms the news.
When this port will actually happen wasn't disclosed, nor were any specific details about the process involved. This is great news at least for PC fans of the Metal Gear series.
When this port will actually happen wasn't disclosed, nor were any specific details about the process involved. This is great news at least for PC fans of the Metal Gear series.
Total War: Rome II "fastest pre-ordered" in series, "six times" greater than Shogun 2
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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SEGA has revealed a most pleasing statistic for Total War fans - proving the franchise is stronger than ever. Total War: Rome II is the "fastest" for pre-orders in the entire series history, easily besting Shogun 2.
In fact Rome II tallied "six times" the pre-orders its first official week than Shogun 2 managed. SEGA also boast of good pre-order levels for the "exclusive and highly-limited" Collector's Edition.
In fact Rome II tallied "six times" the pre-orders its first official week than Shogun 2 managed. SEGA also boast of good pre-order levels for the "exclusive and highly-limited" Collector's Edition.
Rockstar release new GTA V screen, reveals underwater submersible
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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A fresh new screen of Grand Theft Auto V has been released from the clutches of the Rockstar Games' marketing department. In this one we see scuba diving backed by an underwater submersible.
It almost looks like a wreck of some kind in the background, which are meant to be explorable and possibly plunderable, tease Rockstar. The official website has updated their gallery.
It almost looks like a wreck of some kind in the background, which are meant to be explorable and possibly plunderable, tease Rockstar. The official website has updated their gallery.
Theme Park Studio funded with over 2 days left
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Los Angeles-based Pantera Entertainment has managed to reach their goal of $80,000 on Kickstarter for Theme Park Studio, which they bill as a simulation. We get to design and create amusement parks and rides.
Any pledge over $50 gets in on the beta - a standard affair these days. The team also plan to support the Oculus Rift VR headgear to hopefully get us scared of our own creations.
Any pledge over $50 gets in on the beta - a standard affair these days. The team also plan to support the Oculus Rift VR headgear to hopefully get us scared of our own creations.
Star Trek Online begins "pre-patching" for Legacy of Romulus launch
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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The addition of the Romulus race is almost upon the Star Trek Online community as Perfect World begins pre-patching through the MMO's launcher. The next expansion officially releases May 21st.
It lets you create Romulan characters in all-new story-driven missions. This also adds Warbird Class starships to captain. There are also new improved traits and an improved UI.
It lets you create Romulan characters in all-new story-driven missions. This also adds Warbird Class starships to captain. There are also new improved traits and an improved UI.
Blizzard devs talk Diablo III on PlayStation 3 & 4
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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In an exclusive dev diary posted by Sony, some top Blizzard staffers are talking about the experience the studio has gone through with bringing Diablo III to PS3 & 4 - taking them away from mouse and keyboard.
They're adamant the controller lets us feel 'intimately connected' with our characters, which is the most critical component of the entire enterprise. "...the controller is king."
They're adamant the controller lets us feel 'intimately connected' with our characters, which is the most critical component of the entire enterprise. "...the controller is king."
GameStop cancel pre-orders for Ubisoft's Rainbow Six: Patriots
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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US retailer GameStop has pulled pre-orders for Rainbow Six: Patriots, although others continue to service them for now. What's going on? Officially Ubisoft have "nothing further to share" about the title.
Will Ubisoft be scrapping the project? It seems unlikely. What's more likely is that it's getting a major overhaul significant enough to affect the product listing, and so GameStop feel it should be relisted.
Will Ubisoft be scrapping the project? It seems unlikely. What's more likely is that it's getting a major overhaul significant enough to affect the product listing, and so GameStop feel it should be relisted.
Gears of War: Judgment receiving Lost Relics DLC in June
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Next month will see the release of the Lost Relics DLC for Gears of War: Judgment. It adds four new multiplayer maps, a new single-objective mode, as well as new weapon skins and armour.
Breakthrough is the new gametype which has two teams. The first must deliver a flag and the second are in a "purely defensive role" with unlimited resources.
Breakthrough is the new gametype which has two teams. The first must deliver a flag and the second are in a "purely defensive role" with unlimited resources.
Green Man Gaming reveals Amusement Park add-on to SimCity, due May 28th
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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What form will the next bit of content take for SimCity? Will it be another Nissan billboard charging station, or perhaps some Crest-sponsored tourist trap? Digital storefront Green Man Gaming knows, and they blabbed.
Ripping down the online store page proved too late. SimCity will be getting new DLC called Amusement Park this May 28th, and it adds... a rather large park that's themed.
Ripping down the online store page proved too late. SimCity will be getting new DLC called Amusement Park this May 28th, and it adds... a rather large park that's themed.
Six more games Greenlit by Steam, includes Riot and Game Dev Tycoon
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Valve has announced six more Greenlit titles as they now approve fewer games at once to speed up the process. Among this update is action-platfomer Bleed, and the game studio sim Game Dev Tycoon.
There's also horror in The Legend, a medieval RPG strategy Legends of Eisenwald, an economic crisis in Riot, and 4-player co-op in RPG Stardew Valley. Now we wait for launch.
There's also horror in The Legend, a medieval RPG strategy Legends of Eisenwald, an economic crisis in Riot, and 4-player co-op in RPG Stardew Valley. Now we wait for launch.
David Jaffe's next car combat game Autoduel to be crowdfunded
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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David Jaffe has joined a new indie studio, Pixelbionic, which will be crowdfunding a new massively multiplayer online car combat title Autoduel, which will have elements of Interstate '76 and Jaffe's own Twisted Metal.
Reus now available via digital distribution
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Indie developer Abbey Games has released their 2D god game Reus on the usual digital distributors, including GamersGate. The game is 10% off on launch for $9 USD (normally $10 USD.)
Claymation platformer The Swapper hitting Steam on 30th May
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Indie developer Facepalm Games has announced that their claymation Metroidvania-style game The Swapper will be available on Steam on the 30th May.
April 2013 US sales sees Xbox 360, Injustice: Gods Among Us lead
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The NPD group has released figures for the US sales from the 4th April through to the 7th May. The Xbox 360 led console sales, with 130K units sold. Sony and Nintendo declined to reveal their unit sales, though reportedly, the Wii U sold 55K units, 20K less than the Wii.
Crysis 3 DLC outed by leaked achievements
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Xbox 360 Achievements has spotted some Xbox 360 Achievements for Crysis 3 that seem to indicate a new downlodable content pack.
Report: Single investor backing Defense Grid 2 crowdfunding revealed
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The Kickstarter crowdfunding drive for Defense Grid 2 failed to meet the $1M stretch goal to debut the sequel; it made just enough for Hidden Path Entertainment to get some new content for the original Defense Grid.
4x turn-based stategy god game Skyward Collapse coming 23rd May
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Arcen Games has announced that Skyward Sword will be hitting Steam and the developer's own site on the 23rd May. The game is an interesting 4x turn-based strategy game and god game hybrid.
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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