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World of Warships Closed Beta Embarks Today

12/3/2015

Players can now sign-up for all the Closed Beta action

Action Stations! The World of Warships Closed Beta has left port to begin testing today. The times for each region are as follows: Europe 11:00 CET; North America 11:00 PST; Asia 17:00 SGT. Players can sign-up to seize the wheel of many iconic mid-20^th century vessels by heading to the official World of Warships website now.

In the Closed Beta, players can test their skills across five original maps and lead the quest of supremacy commanding over 50 U.S. and Japanese warships. In the future, World of Warships will add Japanese aircraft carriers and U.S. battleships to its ever-increasing fleet.

Four classes of warships offer a lot of tactical diversity. Cruisers are nimble vessels; the destroyers’ torpedoes are great for obliterating enemies; battleships are devastating heavy-hitters; aircraft carriers are unmatched in their reconnaissance and sneaky offensives.

Crews (represented by warship commanders) play a key role in gameplay. Levelling up Commanders and gaining points allow players to improve a variety of skills to suit their playstyle. With Modernizations, a ship’s offensive and defensive capabilities can be enhanced.

In Divisions mode, players work together in team of up to three to challenge other opponents. In the future, many battle accomplishments and customization options will be available.

To learn more about World of Warships and become involved in the Closed Beta, visit.

· http://worldofwarships.eu (Europe)

The Lego Games that are set to build your 2015.

31/1/2015

The Lego games have been one of best things to come out in recent years and the lovable danish blocks with a tonne of heart are set to still be front and center in 2015. Below is a run down of the titles and look out for more news as it comes in the future.

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers
Avengers Assemble! Experience the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from the blockbuster film The Avengers and the much anticipated sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron and more . Play as the most powerful super heroes in their quest to save humanity. The game will be available in Fall 2015 for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system; the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems; PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system; the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system; and Windows PC.

Follow LEGO Marvel’s Avengers at:
https://www.facebook.com/LEGOMarvelVideoGame
http://twitter.com/legomarvelgame
http://instagram.com/legomarvelgame
#LEGOMarvelAvengers

LEGO Jurassic World™
Following the epic storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park andJurassic Park III, as well as the highly anticipated Jurassic World, LEGO Jurassic World is the first videogame where players will be able to relive and experience all fourJurassic films. The game will be available in June for the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system; the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system for Microsoft; PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems; PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system; the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system; and Windows PC.

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https://www.facebook.com/LEGOJurassic
http://twitter.com/LEGOJurassic
http://instagram.com/LEGOJurassic
#LEGOJurassicGame

LEGO Ninjago™: Shadow of Ronin™
The popular LEGO Ninjago franchise gets its most expansive adventure to date inLEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin. The latest LEGO handheld game delivers an untold story of the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show. Using their Spinjitzu abilities, players can unleash their Ninja’s elemental power to smash their way through enemies and solve puzzles. Developed by TT Fusion, a subsidiary of TT Games, the game comes to the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and thePlayStation ® Vita handheld entertainment system on 27th March, 2015.

The LEGO Movie Video Game
The LEGO Movie Video Game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch follows Emmet, an average, rule-following citizen, who is mistakenly identified as the key to saving the world. In the game, players guide Emmet as he is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop the tyrannical Lord Business from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. With a delightful mix of over 90 characters from the feature film, including Batman, Superman and the Green Ninja , The LEGO Movie Video Game leads gamers on a journey through fantastical worlds in 45 exciting levels. Developed by TT Games, the mobile game is now available on the App Store.

LEGO Batman™ 3: Beyond Gotham
In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the Super Heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Players will unlock and play as more than 150 characters, including members of the Justice League and the Legion of Doom and explore iconic locations such as the Hall of Justice, the Batcave and the Justice League Watchtower. Developed by TT Games, the mobile game will be available this spring on the App Store.

GOG.com's Second wave of Star Wars titles are here. With more coming next week

22/1/2015

By Phil Cole

So, rather sooner than I expected given the “more in 2015” statement, GOG.com have announced another six titles coming to the digital distribution platform. Some for a re-release and two titles for their digital purchase premiere!

Following on from the releases the other day, we have the brilliant land and space RTS Star Wars: Empire at War – if I remember correctly, it had an awesome rock version of the Imperial March as its menu music. It also, uniquely, brought the fleet based antics of the Star Wars world to a slightly different format, as it was normally found in arcade-style space titles such as Star Wars: Rogue Squadron 3D which is also available today! What are the chances! I remember playing this classic over and over with my friends back in the day, and chasing those elusive gold medals became an obsession – I’d say a gamepad of some sort is almost a necessity though.

Alongside these two titles comes another game which I have vague memories of – Star Wars: Rebellion. This is a 4x game (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate) in which players can control either the Rebellion or the Imperial forces. Many of the films core characters make appearances as players battle for real-time dominance over the other side. Well worth a look if you fancy something a bit different to a traditional RTS game, like Empire at War.

Lapping hot on the heels of these releases, on the 27th of January we see three more titles, all a bit more action based.

Star Wars: Republic Commando, a well-received tactical FPS that allowed you to take command of an elite squad of Clone Troopers each with their own specialty is coming to the service to bring us one of the few great games of the prequel era. Speaking of the prequel era, we also have Star Wars: Starfighter – a sort of successor to the rogue squadron series that mixed things up a bit by locking you into a first person view. Unfortunately part of the fun, for me at least, is seeing these iconic ships duke it out and whilst I love the Rogue Squadron games (and books!) this title rather passed me by – If you really like your arcade style flight games then this could be for you however.

And last but not least is the game that I wished for at the end of the last flurry of games, the one, the only Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2! (or Star Wars Dark Forces 2 Jedi Knight depending on how you read the box…). This game was an absolute classic at the time of its release, a tour de force of FPS gaming that allowed us to run around with a lightsaber for, really the first time. Couple that excitement with some great levels, enemies, story – portrayed through the aforementioned live action cut scenes (and some element of choice in the story through whether you go for light or dark side powers!) and it was really was the total package. If you only buy one game out of this bunch then this has to be it IMHO.

Winter Soldier is Coming to Marvel Heroes 2015

22/1/2015

Pre-Order Captain America’s former sidekick today

Winter isn’t over yet! Gazillion is pleased to announce the next playable hero, Winter Soldier, will be coming to Marvel Heroes 2015 later this month. Starting today, players will be able to pre-order Winter Soldier and receive a 10% discount off of the regular price. Previously known as Bucky Barnes, Winter Soldier was trained by Captain America and proved to be a master in hand-to-hand combat, fluent with nearly all types of weapons as well as an expert marksman. Players who pre-order him can look forward to his iconic powers as seen in the most recent Marvel movie including superhuman strength and agility, along with his trademark cybernetic left arm.

Best known as the English voice for Solid Snake in the Metal Gear video game series, David Hayter brings Winter Soldier to life and players can expect witty banter between himself and Captain America among other heroes.

“If you are a Captain America fanatic then Winter Soldier is going to be a must-have hero for your playable hero roster,” said Ryan Collins, Creative Designer and Community Manager of Gazillion. “Winter Soldier kicks off 2015 with a bang, both literally and figuratively, as our first playable hero of the year. As an explosives expert, Winter Soldier has many powers related to planting explosives and throwing grenades at his enemies.”

Players can pre-order Winter Soldier at https://marvelheroes.com or for more information on Marvel Heroes 2015, visit the official website at https://marvelheroes.com

Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is making the jump to Steam, Xbox One & PS3

15/1/2015

Why this has Piqued our interest

Oddworld is a fan favourite with quite a following, however when New and Tasty went to the PS4 some fans were left a wanting.

Now though players on three new platforms can benefit form the changes made by the development team since the PS4 launch. Look out for more news as the game approaches release.

Official release

Following on from the critically acclaimed and much loved PlayStation 4 release of Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty - Oddworld Inhabitants Inc are excited to announce the release dates for Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 3 versions.

Oddworld fans will be delighted to learn that Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty will be releasing for Windows PC, Mac and Linux on Steam on February 25th, while the Xbox One and PlayStation 3 versions are planned for release early March.

All versions will take advantage of the post-launch improvements and tweaks made to the PlayStation 4 version, including the fan-requested ‘old school’ control settings, feature the same celebrated QuikSave and QuikLoad functions and of course offer a full rack of achievements and online leaderboards for speedrunners, and cloud saves on Steam.

New ‘n’ Tasty will be available on Steam for $20 / £15 / €20, with a further 10% discount on pre-purchases. Further details on the pre-purchase offer, date and specs for the Windows PC, Mac and Linux versions will be available soon.

Preview Images from the PC version

A Mixed Bag from Rockstar

13/1/2015

By Jamie Ross

As many of you are likely to have already heard, Rockstar have some good news and bad news for those of us eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto V’s PC release. To start with the good news, the specs for the running the game are surprisingly light;

Minimum specifications:

OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)

Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz

Memory: 4GB

Video Card: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)

Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible

HDD Space: 65GB

DVD Drive

Recommended specifications:

OS: Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1

Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)

Memory: 8GB

Video Card: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GB

Sound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible

HDD Space: 65GB

DVD Drive

Now, that’s not going to be too taxing, even for those of us with relatively modest gaming rigs. Does this mean that Rockstar have cut corners, and PC gamers are going to get a less than mind blowing, crime ridden experience? Well, judging by some of the rather impressive screen shots Rockstar has released, I would certainly say not. I certainly cannot wait to immerse myself in the seedy underbelly of Los Santos. With online play available for up to 30 players, alongside the keenly anticipated Online Heists, perhaps GTA V will finally be the game to release me of my compulsive need to slay orcs. Or a while at least…

And this brings me onto the other piece of news from Rockstar. GTA V’s release date is being pushed back by a rather depressing two months. The new scheduled release is for the 24th of March. Rockstar has cited the need for “a few extra weeks of testing and polish to make it as good as it can be”. This no doubt came as a bit of a blow to many PC gamers, who have already waited much longer than their console counterparts to get their hands on the latest (and arguably greatest) example of car stealing, hooker beating instalment of the Grand Theft Auto series.

So, with this bombshell dropped only a few hours before I sat down to write this, I am still somewhat cheesed off with the news. But as I take a step back, and discuss the matter with some of my gaming friends, I hope I can offer at least something of a balanced view on the matter. The delay of anything you want will annoy even the most well balanced individual. Wheter it’s a PC or a pizza delivery, most of us have come to expect whatever we want on demand. But does this delay mean Rockstar have let their fans down. I would say no.

Look at the bungled AAA releases we have all endured recently. Battlefield 4, Warlords of Draenor and Assassins Creed Unity have all suffered from subpar releases, for a various reasons, leading to nerd rage of epic proportions. I think, on the balance of things, I would much rather wait a little bit longer for a well-tested experience, than spend a not inconsiderable amount of money on something that has been rushed out just to meet a deadline. I have endured this long, a few more months isn’t going to make me want to play this game any less. So, I think, despite my initial disappointment upon hearing this announcement, I have to tip my hat to the chaps at Rockstar. It can’t be easy to make a call like this, even if it does mean a better experience for their fans further down the line. But that’s just what I think. I am sure regular readers will all have their own thoughts on the matter, and I can’t wait to hear what you all have to say.

You will OBEY!

12/1/2015

By Matt Taylor

Now available as Early Access through the Humble Store, OBEY promises fun and interesting multiplayer gameplay by giving a single player absolute power, as they try to coerce other players to do their bidding.

In OBEY, players are given control of a defenseless little bunny in a world controlled by an indestructable and powerful robot, with the aim of earning more money than any of the other players on the map. Players earn money per second, but anyone lucky enough to control the massive robot will earn ten times the amount of moolah, forcing the other bunnies to try and win back control of the central machine.

The real hook here is the player controlling the omnipotent robot can try to get the other players to do their bidding, increasing the players lead and protecting themselves from being overthrown, with the threat of instant destruction (to the other players) acting as deterrent to insubordination.

You can check out some video footage here

and a gameplay overview here

New USSR MiG Fighters Take Flight in World of Warplanes

25/10/2014

Flight combat MMO gets new aircraft line, bigger map and revamped warplane roster in Update 1.6

Wargaming today announced the launch of content update 1.6 for its massively multiplayer aviation combat game World of Warplanes. The update adds a new line of Tier 5 and higher Russian MiG fighters as well as revamps the currently existing plane roster by adding a new multirole class of warplanes for ultimate player freedom and customization.

Known for their breakneck speed and power, the Russian MiG line of jets helped define an entire era of aircraft combat. Starting at Tier 5, the new line of aircraft includes the MiG-3, MiG-9 and the legendary MiG-15bis, one of the world’s first swept wing jet fighters to be ever produced and find success in the skies of battle.

Update 1.6 will also see major changes in the creation of a brand new class of warbird—the multirole fighter. Made specifically for players looking for fighters with a balance between both air and ground combat, the new multirole class will allow them to outfit planes with armaments balanced between high caliber guns and ground destroying bombs and rockets. Previous aircraft in the fighter class, as a result, have now been designated as pure aerial combat dogfighters, which will also benefit from new balance changes for both cannons and machine guns.

Lastly, the El Halluf map will see its boundaries extended, providing a more ample landscape for battle. For more information on World of Warplanes Update 1.6 and to register for a free account, visit:

· www.worldofwarplanes.com (North America)

· www.worldofwarplanes.eu (Europe)

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Wargaming World of Tanks Blitz exceeds 7,500,000 installs and nominated for a Golden Joystick Award.

2/10/2014

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Wargaming today announced that since its release in June 2014, World of Tanks Blitz has exceeded 7,500,000 installs on the App Store with an average time of 60 minutes spent in-game daily and an average session length of 20 minutes per user. World of Tanks Blitz has also received the honor of being nominated for this year’s prestigious Golden Joystick Awards in the category of Best Mobile Game.

Today Russian heavies come to World of Tanks Blitz with the release of Update 1.3. The latest addition has enriched the game with five new Soviet tanks, two all-new maps, new graphical effects, and a completely reworked post battle screen.

The new Soviet line added in World of Tanks Blitz introduces a powerful lineup of heavy tanks including the T-150, KV-3, KV-4, SТ-1 and IS-4 all beginning at tier 6. Two brand new maps, Lost Temple and Black Goldville, join the roster bringing more variations of terrain for players to explore and conquer, while newly-introduced fog atmospheric effects, landscape illumination rendering, and life-like grass offer a more immersive experience.The battle results screen has also been completely reworked and now provides more detailed insight into player performance during each battle.

To find out why Matt thinks this is one of the best games on iOS, you can read his review here

For more information about World of Tanks Blitz, visit:

·       http://wotblitz.eu (Europe)
·       http://wotblitz.com (North America)
·       http://wotblitz.asia (Asia)
·       http://wotblitz.kr (Republic of Korea)

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World of Warships: Class-by-Class Developer Video

17/9/2014

Why this has piqued our interest.

With World of Warships coming ever closer the developers have dived further into the in-game ships strengths and weaknesses. The video gives you an idea of the Rock, Paper, Scissor approach to the gameplay, helping to give each battle a sense of balance.

From Battleships to Destroyers to cruisers you will get an idea of each class and how best to utlilise them.

In the second episode of "World of Warships: Developer Diaries". What are the roles of cruisers, destroyers and battleships? How do the different warship types interact with each other? Let’s find out!

Metro Redux Uncovered Trailer

9/8/2014

Why this has piqued our interest

When we originally reviewed Metro Last Light it got a 4.5/5. Now the game has been improved in terms of graphics and AI meaning this is more than just a re-skin this is a true Redux.

Discover how 4A Games have made Metro Redux one of the most complete and ambitious 'remasters' of modern times.
Improved graphics, new game modes and additional content and features make Metro Redux a compelling package for newcomers and Metro fans alike.
You can purchase Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux individually as a digital download for an SRP of $24.99 / €19.99 / £15.99 each.
Or get both games together in the Metro Redux double pack.

Metro Redux on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/44169/

Internet: http://www.enterthemetro.com
Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame
Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/MetroVideoGame
YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/MetroVideoGame

Ryse: Son of Rome is coming to PC

9/8/2014

Crytek’s breathtaking Xbox One Launch title will be released on PC later this year ready for 4K resolution

Why this has piqued our interest

With a historic feel Ryse was something different in the launch line up of the XboxOne, After some good reviews it seemed to be trying something different and mostly succeeded.

Now this exclusive will be coming to PC giving a wider audience a chance to Battle Roman Style.

Ryse: Son of Rome, is coming to PC this Fall. While Crytek will publish the game on digital channels, they will collaborate with the co-publishing partner Deep Silver for the boxed version distribution to retail stores. In addition, all of the Ryse: Son of Rome DLC packages that have been created and released since launch will be included in the PC version.

“We are bringing the Ryse experience to PC, with 4K resolution support,” says Carl Jones, Director of Business Development at Crytek. “4K gaming is another leap in graphics quality for PC gamers and Ryse is the perfect showcase for what’s now possible in high-end PC games. We’ve given our team the opportunity to show what CRYENGINE can really achieve, without compromising quality, thanks to the incredible hardware available now to PC gamers. Ryse will be a benchmark PC graphics showcase this year and probably for a long time in future. Our community asked for a Ryse PC version, and we have the means and technology to deliver this title with the highest quality possible.

The PC version of Ryse will come with bonus material originally released as downloadable content, including: The Colosseum Pack containing two character skins and two Arena maps; the Mars’ Chosen Pack containing one new character skin, four Arena maps, and the new Survival mode; the Duel of Fates Pack containing two character skins, two Arena maps, and one additional Survival map; and the Morituri Pack, with three new Arena maps, two Survival maps, and five solo Arena maps. Finally, PC players will also have instant access to the Ruins multiplayer map the sword “Legionnaire’s Trust” initially released as part of a special edition of the game.

Toren coming to PC, Mac and Playstation 4

5/8/2014

By Matt Taylor

Toren is a puzzle/adventure game made by Brazilian independent developer Swordtales and will be available on Windows PC, Mac and Playstation 4, through a partnership with publisher Versus Evil.

The game looks incredible, with the developer promising that the story “takes the audience in a torrent of discoveries about the greatest myth of all, the meaning of life”. I’ll be looking forward to seeing more about Toren in the upcoming months.

The game is one of the first Brazilian video game that is being sponsored by the Brazilian Cultural Incentive Law, which sees Brazilian businesses use what they owe in corporate taxes to sponsor cultural projects within Brazil. Pretty interesting concept and a great way to help the local game industry.

Toren will be available in the early part of 2015.

Visit the games website here

Pure Pool cued for launch on PlayStation®4 and Steam!

24/7/2014

Hone your skills then challenge real world legends with VooFoo Studios Pure Pool

Indie developers VooFoo Studios and Publisher Ripstone announced today that Pure Pool; the latest addition to the Pure series will shooting onto PlayStation®4 on 29th July in Europe and on 30th July in the US, in addition to PC via Steam on 31st July.

After the success of the critically acclaimed Hustle Kings on PlayStation 3, VooFoo Studios have honed their craft and taken hyper-realism to a whole new level with Pure Pool. Renowned for beautiful high definition graphics and silky-smooth gameplay, not only can players expect full immersion in a living, busting pool hall, but the team at VooFoo have raised the quality bar higher than ever resulting in the ultimate pool game.

Offering four game modes in single player from classic American 8 Ball to Killer and four challenges from Royal Rumble to Perfect Potter, players can refine their skills solo or relish in the challenges of full live online multiplayer – competing against the best in one-on-one matches and in global online and custom leagues.

Promising players the most authentic pool experience outside of real life, Pure Pool not only boasts the most convincing baize and balls in pool simulation history – the game has been built from the ground up with the idea of connecting players.

Pure Pool tracks players’ individual gaming-styles – closely monitoring traits, ranging from the length of time it takes for a player to take a shot to the number of balls are potted in quick succession. This will create a unique DNA profile as they play, allowing gamers to take on AI interpretations of their friends and foes, no matter whether they’re online or not. Players’ pool skills will be challenged to the maximum by weighing up against the DNA profiles of the development team or snooker, pool and gaming superstars.

For more information about Pure Pool please visit http://ripstone.com/#games and check out the latest screenshots in the Pure Pool press pack.

Bohemia Interactive deploys Arma 3 Bootcamp Update

14/7/2014

Why this has piqued our interest

Arma can be an unforgiving game when you first start to play. However with this new update it seems Bohemia are trying to break newbies in as gently as possible.

The chance to learn combat on foot and in vehicles is a big plus for when you do dare venture online. Maybe this update will even make a Arma player out of me.

You can learn more below.

Bohemia Interactive today released Arma 3 Bootcamp – a major new update for Arma 3, which delivers additional single- and multiplayer tutorials, a Virtual Reality training environment, a character- equipment- and weapons-viewer called Virtual Arsenal, refinements to the fatigue and weapon sway game mechanics, plus the anticipated add on integration for Arma 3’s Steam Workshop. The update is further introduced in the new Arma 3 Bootcamp trailer.

SP Bootcamp
The single player 'Bootcamp' mode is the best place to get started with Arma 3. Introducing the basic principles of infantry combat - actions, navigation, and weapon handling - a short prologue campaign challenges new players to complete real objectives.

MP Bootcamp
Multiplayer Bootcamp is a great way for veteran players to help newbies adapt to Arma 3. Offering a structured set of challenges for both trainees and instructors, MP Bootcamp uses the Zeus framework to give players the tools they need to create a tutorial on-the-fly.

VR Training
VR Training enables you to learn about basic game mechanics within the confines of a virtual world and practice without penalty. A variety of training topics focus upon individual gameplay elements, where players are guided to complete simple objectives with the support of contextual hints and tips.

Virtual Arsenal
Virtual Arsenal is a character, equipment and weapon viewer, which enables you to cycle through and try out in game assets, configure custom settings - such as identity types and insignia - and export load outs to script or used in Arma 3 Zeus scenarios.

In addition to the new content, Bohemia Interactive also took the opportunity to further refine the fatigue and weapon sway mechanics in Arma 3. Weapon Sway and Inertia is intended to simulate the inherent advantages that lighter and more compact firearms possess (particularly in CQB situations) as compared to relatively more cumbersome weapons. For Arma 3, this means that players may turn as quickly as they like, but shouldn't expect their sights to line up dead on target if they are carrying heavier weapons. The improvements to the Fatigue system are related. While players will always be able to run, their rate of movement can now be limited based on the weight of their gear, their state of health, and the management of their stamina.
Last but not least, the Bootcamp Update implements a further integration of the Steam Workshop in Arma 3. Whereas before the Steam Workshop was limited to player-created Arma 3 scenarios, people will now also be able to upload and share add ons, such as custom weapons, vehicles, gear, and much more. Additionally, the first iteration of Arma 3’s dedicated Game Launcher has been published, which functions as a separate executable that enables players to more easily set starting parameters and helps to organize, maintain, and load installed Arma 3 mods.
For more information, please visit http://www.arma3.com and/or follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

“Project Spark” Officially Launches in October

9/7/2014

Why This Matters!
Project Spark was one of Microsoft's Marquee announcements at the XboxOne launch. Its cross play between the console and windows 8.1 could pave the way for better cross platform gameplay.

“Project Spark”, the ambitious game creation platform that empowers players to build their own interactive worlds, now has a release date. While the game is currently in open beta on Xbox One and Windows 8.1, aspiring game developers can get their hands on the final version of “Project Spark” from 10th October in Europe (7th October in the Americas and 9th October in Asia-Pacific countries).

The Xbox One disc edition, dubbed the “Project Spark Starter Pack”, will be loaded with an incredible collection of premium content for £29.99 which includes the first sci-fi pack “Galaxies: First Contact”, the warrior champion Sir Haakon “Hawk” the Knight, “Champions Quest: Void Storm”, the first episode of an epic campaign adventure, and more. The Starter Pack will provide immediate access to some of the best paid content, features, and add-ons in a single package.

All the content included in the disc version will also be available digitally for Xbox One and Windows 8.1 on launch day.

“Project Spark” has made a name for itself as one of the most unique, innovative games available, and can be downloaded for free on Xbox One and Windows 8.1. Players can then expand their experience by purchasing additional in-game content. The beta has been going strong since December of last year, and with the launch of “Project Spark Starter Park” the game will officially move out of beta to full release.

Creators that have been playing, creating, unlocking, and enjoying the existing beta on Windows 8.1 or Xbox One will simply receive an update – so credits, creations, and favourite levels will remain intact.

The “Project Spark” beta program is now available in the Xbox One marketplace or Windows 8 Store. Join millions of other creators and players in “Project Spark” at www.projectspark.com, or follow the conversation on Twitter with #projectspark or on the “Project Spark” Facebook page.

World of Speed introduces Motor Clubs along with a host of new screenshots

7/7/2014

In World of Speed, a new generation racing game, team races play a very important part. Players can set up motor clubs where team members are assigned different roles in races. As a club the players can also capture entire cities in Territory Battles.

For their garage, players can choose from a variety of automobiles from the likes of American muscle cars, European premium car brands or sports cars that they can also customise and tune. Races take place at famous locations across the globe such as London, Moscow, Côte d'Azur, Monaco, Brands Hatch and Bathurst.

World of Speed is developed by the famous Slightly Mad Studios and will be available in 2014 for PC.

You can register for the upcoming Closed Beta at www.worldofspeed.com.

Developer diaries #7 for World of Warplanes highlighting some of the new additions including a PvE game type

6/7/2014

Changes are incoming in World of Warplanes as the video below highlights. It looks like time to take to the skies once again with the developers at Wargaming.

What surprises do World of Warplanes developers have in store for us? How is the gameplay going to change? What stages does a new concept have to go through when it is born before it can be implemented in the game? You will find the answers to these questions and many more in the new episode of Developer Diaries. Enjoy!

Fresh Off the Successful Global Launch of War Thunder: Ground Forces, Gaijin Entertainment dominates cross platform at E3 2014

27/6/2014

Award-winning developer and publisher Gaijin Entertainment brought major heat to this year’s E3 trade show, accomplishing many first ever experiences for its smash hit War Thunder, E3 attendees were treated to an unique WWII, MMO gaming experience in all of its destructive glory unlike anything else at the show..

From its humble beginnings through to becoming the largest independent developer in Russia, Gaijin Entertainment had never had a major presence at the world’s most influential video game trade show, until this year. Gaijin Entertainment unveiled several new platforms for War Thunder at E3 including Linux, which means that all future platforms based on this OS will be supported as well.

Whether behind-closed-doors or on the show floor, War Thunder was the only game at E3 to have cross platform play working across five different platforms including PC, Mac OS, Linux, PlayStation 4 and a new unannounced patform, shown only behind closed doors to selected press.

OnLive, the leader in cloud gaming and a trusted partner of Gaijin Entertainment, showcased its amazing subscription based CloudLift service, which allows players to play their PC games on mobile devices using War Thunder. No other game at E3 2014 could say the same thing. In fact, no other game in the world features as many platforms with true cross-play experience.

In addition, no other game at E3, or anywhere else in the entire world can lay claim that they feature more aircraft in a simulation game than War Thunder, which set a Guinness World Record (http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/6000/most-planes-in-a-flight-simulation-game) by offering 303 unique aircraft earlier this year. By the time of E3 2014, Gaijin Entertainment actually upped its total from 303 to 345 planes and announced that more will be rolling off the development assembly line in each major update.

SACRED 3: Hunt For The Ultimate Glory

25/6/2014

Deep Silver today reveals a new trailer for Sacred 3 which focusses on the competitive aspect of the game. While working together on their fight against the evil that has come over Ancaria, the four heroes also have their very own agenda: Trump their companions and become the ultimate hero of Ancaria.

The newest installment of the classic Sacred series will be available from 1st August in Europe and 5th August in the United States for Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well as Windows PC.

Metro Redux Release Date Confirmed

24/6/2014

Deep Silver today confirms that Metro Redux will hit stores on the 26th August in the US, and the 29th August in Europe.

The boxed copy of Metro Redux contains remastered versions of both Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, with all previously released add-on content. Both campaigns can be tackled in 'Spartan' or 'Survival' play styles, and the legendary Ranger Mode is also included in both games. Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux are also available separately as digital download only.

For more information please check out www.enterthemetro.com

Marvel Heroes 2015 Launches; Sets World on Fire with Epic Surtur Raids

9/6/2014

Today Marvel Heroes, the free online action RPG based in the Marvel Universe, celebrates one year of incredible updates and additions with the launch ofMarvel Heroes 2015. Now available, Marvel Heroes 2015 takes what players loved about Marvel Heroes and immediately expands upon it with even more new content, including the notable additions of:

Battle of Muspelheim Raid: Finishing up the Asgard content is the addition of the first epic Raid in Marvel Heroes. This new end-game raid lets up to 10 players journey into the fiery depths of Surtur's lair and fight against waves of enemies, culminating in a final boss battle against the archenemy of Odin and Thor, Surtur himself! Standing at over 1,000 feet, Surtur presents a brand new challenge and will tower over players with his giant eternal sword, Twilight.
Omega System: New alternate advancement system
Daily Shared Quests: Aptly named server-wide shared quests

The Marvel Heroes 2015 launch is just the beginning. Every month, Gazillion unveils new heroes, costumes, modes, and improvements. Throughout the rest of June, Gazillion has additional releases scheduled, including:

Achievements: Account-wide and hero-specific achievements
Login Rewards: A system that rewards dedicated players
Silver Surfer: New playable hero

The launch of Marvel Heroes 2015 also demonstrates and reiterates Gazillion's commitment to delivering yet another astonishing year of expansion, improvement, and community interaction.

"Marvel Heroes has grown and dramatically improved since launch," said David Brevik, CEO, Gazillion. "And now Marvel Heroes 2015 showcases just how far we've come and how far we plan to go. We truly believe – and I'm confident our incredible community and the press will back this up – Marvel Heroes 2015 is one of the most improved titles of all time. In one year, the game has expanded at a pace that rivals or exceeds any other iterative release on Earth, be it a sports title, office productivity or next year's car model. You will be hard-pressed to find a developer more demonstrably committed to its game than Gazillion, and we have so much more coming right around the corner."

Since launch, the Marvel Heroes roster has expanded to 34 playable heroes with fan favorites such as Psylocke, Human Torch, Gambit, Loki, Doctor Strange, Nightcrawler and Ghost Rider joining the fight. Player feedback became reality and manifested itself in the form of new game modes and features, including: the alternate advancement Omega System, Raids, PvP, a revised store, improved starting lineup, Eternity Splinter in-game currency, X-Defense, Holo-Sim, and Team-Ups, where players can recruit favored heroes to fight alongside them.

"The Marvel Universe is constantly growing and Marvel Heroes has grown right along with it," said T.Q. Jefferson, Marvel Entertainment's Vice President of Production, Games. "Marvel Heroes 2015 embodies what fans and players love about our comics and games. It's exciting to see what Marvel Heroes 2015 will do next."

Divinity: Original Sin Moves to June 30 - Chaos Erupts Around the World!

6/6/2014

Larian Studios has announced that the release date for the upcoming, co-op fantasy RPG, Divinity: Original Sin, has moved back slightly, from June 20 to June 30.

While Divinity: Original Sin has been going through rigorous testing thanks to a huge community playing on Steam Early Access, there are still a few more finishing touches required before launch. The team wants to deliver the best possible game at release, rather than a game they're not 100% happy with, and will use the extra time to add voice-overs for a range of characters, as well as a number of bug fixes to make for a well-polished experience.

Players who have purchased a copy of the game via Steam Early Access will still be able to enjoy it until release, and Larian apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause players who have been patiently waiting for Original Sin's release.

Website:

http://www.divinityoriginalsin.com

Steam:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/230230/

Fight together or die alone in Crytek's thrilling new IP, HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age

4/6/2014

Brace yourself for a spine-chilling new multiplayer experience on PC and consoles as Crytek ventures into the shadows in "HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age".

An all-new IP, HUNT is a third-person action game where up to four players band together to fend off an onslaught of bloodthirsty creatures and track down breathtaking bosses. Featuring intense co-op gameplay, HUNT is the debut title from Crytek USA Corp., and will be published by Crytek as part of their growing Games-as-a-Service range. Players won't have to wait long to take a closer look at HUNT in action, with the game going on show at this year's E3 expo from June 10-12.

HUNT: Horrors of the Gilded Age is scheduled to enter Closed Beta testing on PC later this year, and players can sign up for a chance to experience the game first at http://www.huntthegame.com

Always Sometimes Monsters available on Steam always.

21/5/2014

by Matt Taylor

Always Sometimes Monsters, a text-based, independent title by developer Vagabond Dog has today been released on Steam, GOG.com and Humble. The PC title sees players take the role of a down-and-out character who recently learnt that the love of their life was to marry someone else.

Always Sometimes Monsters is all about choice. Players will have the ability to choose the gender, race and sexual orientation, leaving it up to you to choose right from wrong. But sometimes right isn’t right, and sometimes wrong isn’t wrong.

Based on real-life events, you can experience Always Sometimes Monsters at a release price of £6.29.

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