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E3 2013: Diablo III expansion pushed back to 2014

Posted: 12.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Blizzard Entertainment has reportedly delayed its expansion pack for Diablo III, but takes umbrage at the report of a delay. "We haven't officially announced an expansion to D3, so there's no release date," declared a Blizzard rep in a statement.

E3 2013: The Witcher 3 will utilize The Witcher 2 save game files

Posted: 12.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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CD Projekt RED has announced that the PC version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be using the save game file from The Witcher 2 to affect the game state. According to executive producer John Mamais, the saved game file "will definitely impact your playthrough in The Witcher 3."

Dragon Age III teased by BioWare staffer for EA press briefing

Posted: 10.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Dragon Age franchise producer Mark Darrah has teased that Dragon Age III will be a part of the Electronic Arts press briefing later today.

E3 2013: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII coming to PC?

Posted: 09.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Unless there is a printing error on a banner at E3 2013 for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, the third game in that mini-series may be coming to PC.

The final Penny Arcade Adventures, Episode 4, now available

Posted: 07.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Gamers can finally conclude the epic storyline of Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness, as Episode 4 is now available on Steam.

Modder works seven years to create a full Baldur's Gate mod for Neverwinter Nights 2

Posted: 07.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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A modder named Drew Rechner has finished a seven year project - recreating the entirety of Baldur's Gate as a mod for Neverwinter Nights 2, calling it Baldur's Gate: Reloaded.

New details about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt revealed in Edge magazine

Posted: 07.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the cover story of Edge Magazine's July issue, which calls CD Projekt RED's roleplaying game a "giant killer", the "giant" being The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Mass Effect 3 Datapad iOS app is retired

Posted: 06.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Electronic Arts has announced that the Mass Effect 3 "Datapad" iOS app has been retired and will no longer receive updates.

New Diablo III game director wants to "reduce the impact of the Auction House"

Posted: 06.06.2013 by Technet2k

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The role of the Auction House in Diablo III has been a contentious one and Blizzard is now looking to "reduce the impact" it has on the game by making loot drops fewer, but of higher quality to get us excited slaying beasties.

Overall, new game director Josh Mosqueira wants items to "feel more meaningful" and so wants to stop that "end-all-be-all" vibe about the Auction House when it comes to character progression.

Bethesda now accused of sabotaging Prey 2 in attempt to buy out Human Head

Posted: 06.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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The soap opera that is Prey 2 continues to rage as new allegations have popped up claiming Bethesda sabotaged the game in an attempt to buy out the game's developer Human Head.

4A Games releases amazing 'Mobius' trailer for Metro: Last Light

Posted: 06.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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4A Games has unveiled one of the most amazing trailers you will see titled "The Mobius", for Metro: Last Light.

E3 2013: Ubisoft releases new South Park: The Stick of Truth trailer

Posted: 06.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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E3 2013 is in a few days, and Ubisoft has released the first South Park: The Stick of Truth trailer since the publisher bought the rights to the game from THQ in the latter's auction.

Deus Ex: The Fall is a mobile title, not for PC or consoles

Posted: 05.06.2013 by Technet2k

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Feel those eyes watering? Chances are you've just been kicked in a delicate area of your personage. Eidos Montreal's Deus Ex: The Fall is for iPad and iPhone following a new character and story.

It's set in 2027 and we play as British SAS mercenary Ben Saxon who's been betrayed by his former employer - The Tyrants - and now he wants to find out what the buggery is going on.

Neverwinter getting major update soon

Posted: 05.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Perfect World has announced in its official forums that a major update will be hitting Neverwinter soon.

Lionhead tease HD remake of original Fable: The Lost Chapters [UPDATE]

Posted: 04.06.2013 by Technet2k

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A teasing video has been published showing a bunch of fake twitter accounts bombarding Lionhead Studios with questions and statements about 'remaking the original Fable'. Hence, it is now a thing.

At the end Jack of Blades declares he's back after being away from us all for so long. Also at the end is the Xbox 360 'jump in' slogan, so likely it's an XBLA release.

Update: HD remake is named 'Fable Anniversary' . "The whole thing has been redone," Lionhead's Ted Timmins told Major Nelson. Due on Xbox Live Arcade this holiday. 1080p visuals with Unreal Engine 3.

Eidos Montreal teases next Deus Ex, references 'The Fall'

Posted: 03.06.2013 by Technet2k

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Square Enix has been spotted snapping up domain registrations for 'deusexthefall' in the various incarnations available. A trademark for 'Human Defiance' turned out to be a an upcoming film.

With E3 next week it would be an opportune moment to tease the next instalment to Deus Ex after the hugely terrific Human Revolution brought the series back to life.

Premium Scenario DLC now available for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

Posted: 03.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Neocore Games has announced that the Scenario premium downloadable content is now available for The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, the studio's stylish anime-goth action-RPG. The DLC adds two cryptic levels that are playable in single-player and cooperative play.

Nekro hits Steam Greenlight

Posted: 02.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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darkForge has put its successfully Kickstarted action RPG/real-time strategy hybrid Nekro on Steam Greenlight. Almost a single player MOBA, The game is almost a single player MOBA that the developer calls "a dark, twisted action game about summoning minions in the vein of Dungeon Keeper and Myth."

Shadow of the Eternals Kickstarter fundraising struggling

Posted: 01.06.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Denis Dyack began his Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to get Shadow of the Eternals, the spiritual successor to the Gamecube classic Eternal Darkness, a few weeks ago.

Deep Silver pleased with Metro: Last Light's launch

Posted: 31.05.2013 by JonahFalcon

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Deep Silver has announced that the publisher was more than pleased with the launch of Metro: Last Light, stating the game outsold the original Metro 2033 in the same launch period, while earning an 80+ Metacritic score.