Following Nvidia’s steps, Activision has released a new tech demo that showcases a next-generation character. This animated character is being rendered in real-time on current video card hardware, using standard bone animation. According to its description, the original high resolution data was acquired from Light Stage Facial Scanning and Performance Capture by USC Institute for Creative Technologies, then converted to a 70 bones rig, while preserving the high frequency detail in diffuse, normal and displacement composite maps. Continue reading Activision Showcases Next-Generation Characters→
Codemasters has released a new trailer for GRiD 2 that focuses on the European cars, clubs and locations that will be featured in it. Players will be able to get behind the wheel of BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution (Evo3), BMW Motorsport 320 TC, Caterham-Lola SP300R, Ford Focus ST 2013, Gomez Competition GC 10.1, McLaren F1 GT, Mercedes Benz 190E 2.5 Evo 2, Mercedes Benz SLS GT3, Pagani Huayra, and Volvo S60 BTCS. The ‘GRID 2: European Expansion’ video also reveals two of the four Touring Cars in competition. GRID 2 is currently planned for a May 31st release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading GRID 2 – Expanding into Europe Trailer→
Reloaded Productions announced APB Vendetta, a companion title to the blockbuster hit APB Reloaded at this year’s Game Developer Conference. Currently in early development, the upcoming game combines the fast-paced gameplay of a modern FPS with the insane freedom of movement seen in John Woo and “Heroic Bloodshed” genre movies, backed by a deep community and mod-sharing system. Continue reading APB Vendetta – Multiplayer Action Arena FPS – Announced, Kickstarter Campaign Launched→
Double Fine has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming adventure game, Broken Age. Broken Age tells the stories of a young boy and girl leading parallel lives. Formerly known as the Double Fine Adventure, Broken Age is a crowdfunded point-and-click adventure game from Tim Schafer and Double Fine Productions. Broken Age is planned for release on PC, Mac, & Linux. Enjoy! Continue reading Double Fine’s Broken Age Gets A Teaser Trailer→
Aaryn Flynn, GM for BioWare’s Edmonton & Montreal studios, has revealed that BioWare will be using the next iteration of DICE’s Frostbite engine for both the new Mass Effect game and Dragon Age III: Inquisition. Good news then I guess as developers will have the engine to push the game’s environments, physics, and visuals to higher standards. Dragon Age 2 was powered by the Lycium Engine, while the entire Mass Effect series was powered by Epic’s Unreal Engine 3. Continue reading Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age 3 Are Powered By Frostbite 3 Engine→
A couple of minutes ago, Infinity Ward has revealed – via its official FB page – a new image of Captain Price. This new image is probably a teaser for the upcoming reveal of the next Call of Duty title, and we can safely assume that Captain Price will be featured in it. After all, there wouldn’t be any reason to share such a picture if that wasn’t a hint, right? Naturally, Infinity Ward has not revealed anything other than this image that was placed as a cover photo, so go ahead and enjoy it after the jump! Continue reading Infinity Ward Hints At New Call Of Duty With A New Image Of Captain Price→
Stompy Bot Productions and Mektek Studios announced that they are using Epic Game’s Unreal Engine 4 to create the first true next-generation mecha PC game with Heavy Gear Assault. At its core, Heavy Gear Assault is said to be a fast paced first person simulator where the player controls war machines called Gears via their in-game pilot characters. Continue reading Heavy Gear Assault Will Be Powered By Unreal Engine 4→
Well, we all knew it but it’s nice to see an official confirmation of it. After all those rumors and speculations, Kojima and Konami have officially revealed that Metal Gear Solid 5 is The Phantom Pain and Ground Zeroes combined into one game. Kojima has showcased MGS5 at this year’s GDC on a PC with a X360 controller, meaning that there is already a PC version up and running. Unfortunately, MGS 5: The Phantom Pain is currently announced for X360 and PS3, and we cannot understand why Konami is not confirming the PC version that was showcased. Continue reading Confirmed – Metal Gear Solid 5 Is ‘The Phantom Pain’ and ‘Ground Zeroes’ – Showcased On The PC→
Deep Silver and 4A Games announced – via the game’s official FB page – that Metro: Last Light will be receiving a new DLC called the Ranger Mode. This DLC will add a new difficulty mode, a new weapon and 100 in-game military grade bullets. And no, we’re not joking around. Truth be told, this DLC was also offered for Metro 2033, however we find it ironic that Deep Silver decided to offer this ‘hardcore’ difficulty mode as a DLC. And that’s precisely why we think that DLC is the cancer of the gaming world. Continue reading Metro: Last Light’s DLC Exploited – Ranger Mode Offers A New ‘Hardcore’ Difficulty→
