Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Jason Rubin defends 4A Games yet fails to explain why THQ did not offer an optimal environment

Posted on: 16 May 2013

Jason Rubin, former president of THQ, today posted a long letter – via GamesIndustry.Biz – in which he tried to defend 4A Games, the creators of Metro: Last Light. Jason claimed that the entire 4A studio would fit easily in the (underutilized) gym at EA Los Angeles’ offices, and that the budget of Last Light is … Continue reading Jason Rubin defends 4A Games yet fails to explain why THQ did not offer an optimal environment →

Grim Dawn Alpha Coming Tomorrow, First Alpha Footage Revealed

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Great news for action RPG fans as the alpha build of Grim Dawn will be coming tomorrow. Grim Dawn is an action role-playing game for PC and a spiritual successor to Titan Quest. For the past two years a small team of former Iron Lore veterans at Crate Entertainment have been developing Grim Dawn with their own, … Continue reading Grim Dawn Alpha Coming Tomorrow, First Alpha Footage Revealed →

Ubisoft Indefinitely Suspends Development On 1666

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Well who didn’t see that coming? After firing Assassin’s Creed designer Patrice Desilets, the French company decided to put its new IP project, 1666, indefinitely on hold. That was revealed during an investor call for the company’s 2012-13 earnings report by Ubisoft’s CEO, Yves Guillemot.

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Under the Black Flag Trailer

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV, showcasing the in-game graphics that this fourth part of its Assassin’s Creed series will sport. In Assassin’s Creed 4, players will take the role of pirate and Assassin Edward Kenway, grandfather of Connor of Assassin’s Creed 3. The game takes place in 1715 in the Caribbean, will … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Under the Black Flag Trailer →

Vampire-themed Action Stealth RPG ‘DARK’ Gets A New Trailer

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Kalypso Media released today a new trailer for DARK, its upcoming vampire-themed stealth/action title for X360 and PC. In the new trailer, players will get a close-up look at several of the vampire powers available to them, as the newly turned vampire, Eric Bane. DARK is currently scheduled for release later this Summer. Enjoy!

Rush Bros Coming To Steam On May 24th

Posted on: 15 May 2013

XYLA Entertainment announced that Rush Bros, a side-scrolling platform racing action game featuring music-reactive level design, will be arriving on Steam for PC and Mac on May 24th 2013.

GRID 2 – Drift Events & Asian Locations Revealed

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Codemasters released today a new GRID 2 gameplay video that showcases the game’s intense Drift events and reveals key Asian locations, including the addition of Hong Kong, set to feature in the game. In addition, the company has released a new set of screenshots that can be viewed below.

Avalanche Studios’ teasers were from a Steampunk-style title that is currently on hold

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Back in February, we informed you about some teasers from a game that was supposedly being developed by Avalanche Studios, the team behind the Just Cause series and the F2P title, TheHunter. Our guess – back then – was that those teasers were either from a Mad Max game (a rumored game that is said … Continue reading Avalanche Studios’ teasers were from a Steampunk-style title that is currently on hold →

Final Fantasy VIII Steam Achievements Spotted, Magazine Famitsu Confirms PC Re-Release

Posted on: 15 May 2013

Despite the fact that Final Fantasy VII PC has been around for ages, Square Enix decided to release – a couple of months ago – a remastered version of it with some game boosters, achievements and proper compatibility for the latest operating systems. Disappointingly enough, this remastered version did not feature improved visuals, however it … Continue reading Final Fantasy VIII Steam Achievements Spotted, Magazine Famitsu Confirms PC Re-Release →

Putty Squad Coming To Almost All Platforms this Summer

Posted on: 15 May 2013

System 3 announced the return of gaming’s most loved – that most of you don’t even remember of have not met yet – stretchy blue blob this Summer, in the re-imagined platform action-adventure title called Putty Squad. The critically acclaimed Putty Squad first made its way on gamers screens on the Amiga in 1992 and now … Continue reading Putty Squad Coming To Almost All Platforms this Summer →