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Elder Kings mod brings Tamriel to Crusader Kings II

Posted: 14.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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A new mod has been released that brings the world of The Elder Scrolls into Crusader Kings II called Elder Kings.

FreeCiv now available as browser-based HTML5 game

Posted: 10.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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One of the longest free-to-play games, FreeCiv, is now even more convenient to play, as it is now available as a browser-based HTML5 game.

First "Beyond the Battle" dev diary released for Command & Conquer

Posted: 09.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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A new developer diary series "Beyond the Battle" has been posted for the 2014 reboot Command & Conquer.

Forbidden Worlds DLC coming 5th June for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion

Posted: 09.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion will be getting some new downloadable content in the form of "Forbidden Worlds" on the 5th June. The new DLC will add new planet types, planet specialization, technologies, planetary bonuses and achievements for $4.99 USD.

Total War: Rome II releases September 3rd, SEGA reveals Collector's Edition

Posted: 09.05.2013 by Technet2k

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Ave, citizen of Rome. SEGA has announced September 3rd as the glorious moment those legions burst forth from Roma and march North, South, East and, well okay, West as well - but will you march in style?

A Collector's Edition has been detailed, with each CE copy being "laser-etched" in Roman numerals. You also get a Tabula set, Tesserae Dice, Total War Cards and more.

Jagged Alliance: Flashback almost 50% funded with 14 days to go

Posted: 09.05.2013 by Technet2k

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Full Control is the Danish developer hoping to excite enough of our wallets to pry a cool $350k out with their Jagged Alliance: Flashback Kickstarter, which is just under $160k with two weeks left.

The studio's CEO has put together a new video hoping to answer some basic questions about what Jagged Alliance is and why they're making Flashback - a 1980's set prequel to the series.

Infinite Crisis closed beta starts as The Joker is profiled

Posted: 09.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Warner Bros. Interactive has announced that Turbine's DC Comics-licensed MOBA Infinite Crisis has officially begun, and are celebrating by releasing the character profile video for The Joker, who is described as "a homicidal maniac" who "cavorts into fights blasting opponents with explosive dolls and boxing glove-adorned RPGs."

SimCity sales plummeted after launch

Posted: 08.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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It seems that the negative publicity surrounding the online-only reboot of SimCity has haunted Electronic Arts, as the publisher revealed during an investor call that sales of the game plummeted after its initial launch.

Plants vs. Zombies 2 hitting PC, XBLA, PSN in July

Posted: 07.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Popcap Games has announced that the sequel to one of their most popular IPs, Plants Vs. Zombies 2, will be arriving on PC, Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network this July.

Uplay causing problems with Steam version of Heroes VI expansion Shades of Darkness

Posted: 06.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Ubisoft's DRM Uplay is causing major problems with gamers who purchased the Shades of Darkness expansion for Might & Magic Heroes VI.

Shades of Darkness released for Might & Magic: Heroes VI

Posted: 05.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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The third expansion for Might & Magic Heroes VI is now available, called Shades of Darkness. The expansion takes place a century after the events of the main campaign.

Sound Shapes receiving DLC on the 14th May

Posted: 04.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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The abstract music game Sound Shapes will be getting two DLC packs on the 14th May, according to a tweet by developer Queasy and a PSN store entry.

Gaslight Catwoman and Poison Ivy profiled for Infinite Crisis

Posted: 03.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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The latest profiles for Turbine's MOBA, Infinite Crisis, include two deadly women: Catwoman from Batman By Gaslight and Poison Ivy.

Paradox releases "first of three" dev diaries for Crusader Kings 2: The Old Kings

Posted: 02.05.2013 by Technet2k

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Crusader Kings 2 is going to get "a lot of love" soon for its Pagan leaders as Paradox unveil The Old Gods add-on, which "pulls back the earliest start date" to 867 AD, which is a "huge difference" from 1066 AD.

England for one will have a 'rampaging heathen army' knocking about the place. It's a "huge game changer" to everyone as they add another 200 years. The Old Gods is released May 28th.

Stonehearth meets $120K Kickstarter goal with 27 days to spare

Posted: 02.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Indie developer Radiant Entertainment's blocky city building game Stonehearth has reached its $120K Kickstarter goal with 27 days to spare. The developer has also put the game up on Steam Greenlight for fan approval.

Elrond joins the cast of Guardians of Middle-Earth as DLC

Posted: 02.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Warner Bros. Interactive has announced the latest downloadable content hero for their Tolkein-licensed MOBA Guardians of Middle-Earth: Elrond, the half-elf ruler of Rivendell.

Battle Worlds: Kronos dev "exhausted but happy," connecting with players

Posted: 01.05.2013 by Technet2k

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KING Art Games is behind the Kickstarter for Battle Worlds: Kronos, and they believe they've been in more contact with players the last few weeks than in the "ten years before combined." It's humanising 'The Player'.

The studio "certainly hope" that community-driven development is in their future from now on. Battle Worlds: Kronos has been Greenlit on Steam. Overfunding means iOS, Android and Ouya.

Adventure Park brings the theme park mogul genre back

Posted: 01.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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bitComposer has announced a new theme park mogul title, Adventure Park, for PC. The game is being developed by German-based studio B-Alive.

Jagged Alliance: Flashback backers to receive Classic Pack if funded

Posted: 30.04.2013 by Technet2k

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Want some more game with your game? Danish developer Full Control has announced they've partnered with Humble Bundle to bring Kickstarter backers the 'Classic Pack' if the campaign succeeds.

The original Jagged Alliance, JA: Deadly Games, JA2 and JA2: Unfinished Business comes as part of the Classic Pack, which is in English and in full support of Windows 7.

Theater of War mode announced for Company of Heroes 2

Posted: 29.04.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Sega has announced a new feature for Company of Heroes 2 called Theater of War, which brings a cinematic edge to single and co-op multiplayer.