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New The Elder Scrolls Online dev diary shows off gameplay and gathering
Bethesda has released a new developer diary for The Elder Scrolls Online, showing off gameplay and some of the gathering and possible crafting that the player will be able to engage in.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin Conroy to voice Batman after all in Origins
Posted: 19.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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It seems Kevin Conroy will be returning to voice The Dark Knight after all, as he announced he would be doing the role for Batman: Arkham Origins at Dallas Comic Con. It had been previously announced he wouldn't be playing the younger version of Batman.
Assassin's Creed film scheduled for May 2015
Posted: 19.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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BoxOfficeMojo.com, film supersite, has listed the Assassin's Creed film for the 22nd May 2015. The movie will star Prometheus actor Michael Fassbinder as protagonist Altair, and being written by Michael Lesslie, who prior to this project has chiefly done film shorts.
Rumor: Next-gen Microsoft console will be "smaller and denser", with "flattened controllers"
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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The Verge claims that "inside sources" has revealed some of the details of the upcoming next-gen Microsoft console, including the idea that it will be "smaller and denser", and will have a "flattened controller".
Dust: An Elysian Tail coming to Steam on 24th May
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Humble Hearts' intricately hand-painted Metroidvania-style game Dust: An Elysian Tail will be debuting on Steam on the 24th May, according to the developer. The game does not have a Steam page yet, however.
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.
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.
Guild Wars no longer to receive new DLC, support automated
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Developer ArenaNet has announced that all support for their original subscription-free MMO Guild Wars would now be automated and no new content would be coming to the game.
American McGee's game based on The Wizard of Oz adds zombies
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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American McGee's studio Spicy Horse has revealed what its previous hinted at The Wizard of Oz-inspired game will be: OZombie. Yes, it's the classic Frank L. Baum story, only with zombies, a gun-toting Dorothy, and a robotic killer dog Toto.
Amazon pre-order mentions "playable" Deathstroke DLC
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Amazon.com has announced a Batman: Arkham Origins preorder deal in which the consumer will not only get $10 in Amazon credit, but "Playable Deathstroke DLC".
Defiance and Rift developer Trion Worlds hit with major layoffs
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Back in December, MMO developer Trion Worlds was hit with a round of layoffs. The studio chalked it down to "a response to market conditions."
Special Anniversary Edition of Madden NFL 25 announced
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Electronic Arts has announced the Anniversary Edition for Madden NFL 25, which will run Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers $99.99.
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.
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.
Posted: 18.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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