Bohemia Interactive released a new, massive update for their military sim game, ArmA 2. This new release candidate is 533MB in size and includes both ArmA 2 1.11 and ArmA 2: BAF 1.03 updates. Alongside some major fixes and especially multiplayer networking/jip/ ones there are tweaks, improvements and bonus stuff like FXAA. Those interested can head over to ArmA 2’s official website and download it. Be sure to also check the – literally huge – changelog bellow for a full list of what has been changed/added. Continue reading ARMA II 1.60 Release Candidate Released→
FireFly Studios released a new patch for their strategy game, Stronghold 3, that updates its version to 1.6.24988 and comes with some interesting additions and fixes. We should note that save games that were made before patch 1.3.24532 and contain fire will crash when loaded. This new update will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and – among other things – adds a new free-build mode map and a new free-build mode control panel. You can view the entire changelog of this latest update after the jump. Continue reading Stronghold 3 – New Update Released→
Contrary to our previous weekly gallery features about GTA IV, this time we’ll be concentrated on the game’s environments. Yeap, no more car screenshots as most of you got tired of watching detailed and beautiful cars. So, what we have for you today are some of the best PC graphics you’ll ever witness. Could these be what the next-generation will bring to consoles? We doubt but then again, who knows. What we do know however is that PC games can achieve photorealistic graphics and the following images are a piece of proof. Enjoy these brand new screenshots from modders AlexFake, dmit.tor, Dpeasant3, [GwM]Chavez, Raigen, DarK64 and legacyy! Continue reading Weekly GTA IV Gallery [November 27th – December 3rd]; Photorealistic graphics achieved→
Oh believe us, we do know that a lot of you wanted to see Ghost in Modern Warfare 3. Well, that’s precisely what the team behind the amazing live-action crossover between Modern Warfare and Metal Gear Solid was thinking and here is their latest film that shows what would have happened if Ghost was in Modern Warfare 3. These people are talented and they have a great sense of humor. And, the scene when Liquid Snake – aka Liquid Soap – makes an appearance… well, it’s priceless. Enjoy the parody after the jump. Continue reading What if Ghost was in Modern Warfare 3 – Hilarious Live-Action MW3 Film→
Now this is surprising. THQ and Obsidian announced yesterday – via the videogame magazine GameInformer – that a new South Park RPG is in the makings. Now this is great and we are overly excited about it. There is a lot of potential here and Obsidian could attone for their previous sins with such a game. However, we fear that this new game is doomed to fail. Why? Well keep reading to find out! Continue reading Why the new South-Park RPG is doomed to fail→
Great news for everyone as Obsidian’s action RPG is today’s Steam Deal. Therefore, you can get it for only 20 bucks so make sure to go right now and purchase it as this deal lasts just for a day. Dungeon Siege III was released with lots of bugs – typical for an Obsidian title we guess – but the company had released some patches that fixed most of them. Not only that, but Nvidia had fixed the issues that we had in our Performance Analysis. To put it simple; Dungeon Siege III is playable and most fans of action RPGs will appreciate and enjoy it. Continue reading Dungeon Siege III – Now for only 20 bucks on Steam→
Innova announced today the open beta launch for its new free-to-play European service for Lineage II, that comes complete with dedicated English language servers and the game’s biggest content expansion to date, Goddess of Destruction. Registration is now open at its official website, and all the latest information about Lineage II and Goddess of Destruction can be found there in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish and Turkish. Continue reading Lineage II; Free-to-play European Version Enters Open Beta→
Paradox Interactive released today Crusader Kings II: Envy, the second of its uniquely affordable live action trailers for medieval strategy / RPG Crusader Kings II. Now we don’t always like live action trailers but the chaps at Paradox have a really great sense of humor. Oh, and that dancing scene is priceless. Be sure to check it out after the jump. Crusader Kings II is slated for a February 7th, 2012, release on the PC and will be priced at $39,99 USD. Continue reading Crusader Kings II – Seven Deadly Sins: Envy→
Mythos Global, Hanbitsoft and T3Fun’s upcoming dungeon crawler, begins its four-day closed beta testing period today. Beginning December 2nd and ending December 5th, players with beta keys will have exclusive early access to the fantasy world of Uld, a planet where gods strive to gain power and influence their followers. During the beta test, players will have the chance to band together with new friends to form guilds of over 10 members! Continue reading Mythos Global Closed Beta is a Go; Lasts until December 5th→
DICE and Electronic Arts have just officially announced that Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand, the first digital expansion pack for the critically acclaimed Battlefield 3, will be available on December 13th to the PC. Building on the biggest launch in EA history, Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand is a full-feature digital expansion pack giving gamers more of the explosive multiplayer that Joystiq.com called “mesmerizing,” and gameplay that has won over 60 industry awards and continues to delight gamers across the globe. Continue reading Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand comes to the PC on December 13th→
