Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Umbra – Weaponry System & Craft Trailer

Posted on: 28 May 2015

SolarFall Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming action RPG game, Umbra, that is focused on its weaponry and crafting systems. Umbra is described as an open world, free progression hack ‘n’ slash that is powered by CRYENGINE. A Kickstarter campaign is underway and aims to raise $225K in total. Enjoy!

Starbreeze Acquires Game Engine Valhalla, Will Power Its Future Titles

Posted on: 28 May 2015

Starbreeze has agreed to acquire Valhalla, a next generation game engine under development with its related technology and tools. The acquisition is to be paid for with approx. 3.3 million shares (before the suggested A/B split and 1:2 issue of new A-shares) equivalent to approx. 73 MSEK at current share price and corresponding to approx. … Continue reading Starbreeze Acquires Game Engine Valhalla, Will Power Its Future Titles →

Bladestorm Nightmare – PC Version Based On Current-Gen Version, Graphics To Exceed PS4 Quality

Posted on: 27 May 2015

Tecmo Koei revealed today that the PC version of Bladestorm will be released on May 29th on Steam. Moreover, the publisher confirmed that the PC version is based on the current-gen version, and that its visuals will be above those found on PS4 (provided you have the appropriate hardware).

Dirty Bomb – Steam Open Beta Phase To Be Launched On June 2nd

Posted on: 27 May 2015

Splash Damage announced today that its post-apocalyptic F2P FPS title, Dirty Bomb, will enter its open beta phase on June 2nd. In order to celebrate this announcement, Splash Damage released a new video and some new screenshots for Dirty Bomb that can be viewed below.

Kholat – Unreal Engine 4 Exploration First Person Horror Experience – Gets Launch Trailer

Posted on: 27 May 2015

IMGN.PRO has released the launch trailer for Kholat. Kholat is an exploration game with strong elements of horror, inspired by the true story of nine Russian students who died in unexplained circumstances in north of the Ural Mountains on the east shoulder of Kholat Syakhl. The game will be narrated by Sean Bean and is … Continue reading Kholat – Unreal Engine 4 Exploration First Person Horror Experience – Gets Launch Trailer →

Evolve – Latest Update Adds Arena Mode For Free

Posted on: 27 May 2015

Turtle Rock Studios has released a new update for Evolve that adds a new game mode called Arena Mode. This mode pits monster and hunters into close quarters combat in a best of three match. Turtle Rock Studios has also released a new video showcasing this brand new mode that can be viewed below.

Armored Warfare Gets Steam Early Access Launch Trailer

Posted on: 27 May 2015

Obsidian Entertainment and My.com announced today the start of Armored Warfare’s Early Access program. The first round of Early Access is running from the May 27th to June 3rd and in order to celebrate it, Obsidian has released a new trailer that can be viewed below. Armored Warfare is a F2P game that seems similar to … Continue reading Armored Warfare Gets Steam Early Access Launch Trailer →

The Witcher’s Combat System Was Inspired By Summoner, E3 2004 Build Showcased

Posted on: 27 May 2015

YouTube’s member ‘ryslaw’ has shared a video, showcasing the E3 2004 build of the first The Witcher game. As ryslaw revealed, the game’s combat mechanics were inspired by another RPG called Summoner (in which you could chain attacks). This version was powered by the Aurora Engine that was used in Neverwinter Nights. It looks cool, … Continue reading The Witcher’s Combat System Was Inspired By Summoner, E3 2004 Build Showcased →

The Technomancer – New RPG From The Creators of Mars War Logs – Gets New Screenshots

Posted on: 27 May 2015

Spiders Games and Focus Home Interactive released today three new screenshots from The Technomancer. Today’s screenshots show the Technomancer and his companions, arriving at Noctis, one of the last strongholds of civilization on Mars. Noctis is one of the many locations you will get to explore during your adventure.

Squad – Team-Based Military Themed FPS from Project Reality Devs – Gets Kickstarter Campaign

Posted on: 27 May 2015

Offworld Industries has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Unreal Engine 4 powered tactical FPS, Squad. Squad is described as an online multiplayer first-person shooter that aims to capture combat realism through communication and team play.