Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Indie 16bit Metroid-vania title ‘Chasm’ gets an updated demo

Posted on: 26 Apr 2013

Discord Games announced today the release of an updated demo for Chasm, a 2D action-RPG platformer currently in development for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The game features procedurally-generated Metroid-style dungeons and authentic 16-bit pixel art (demo is available via the Kickstarter page). Discord is raising funds for development of Chasm through Kickstarter, and is currently … Continue reading Indie 16bit Metroid-vania title ‘Chasm’ gets an updated demo →

EA Layoffs Spotted, No Comment On Shutting Down EA Partners

Posted on: 26 Apr 2013

Yesterday, EA announced that it has reduced its workforce in various locations, with rumors suggesting that around 100 employees were laid off. This announcement came after a rumor that its EA Partners program will be shut down, and despite EA not commenting on that front, the company has closed two other studios (PopCap Vancouver and … Continue reading EA Layoffs Spotted, No Comment On Shutting Down EA Partners →

Defense Grid 2 Officially Announced, Coming To The PC In Q1 2014

Posted on: 26 Apr 2013

Hidden Path Entertainment announced that it has raised the funds needed to make Defense Grid 2. On July 10, 2012 Hidden Path Entertainment launched its Kickstarter Campaign to fund new content for its highly acclaimed tower defense game, Defense Grid – The Awakening, and potentially a sequel for the loved title. And now, the company … Continue reading Defense Grid 2 Officially Announced, Coming To The PC In Q1 2014 →

2K Marin’s XCOM Comes This August, To Be Called ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’

Posted on: 26 Apr 2013

2K and 2K Marin, makers of BioShock 2, announced today that The Bureau: XCOM Declassified will be released on August 20th, 2013 in North America and August 23, 2013 internationally on PC, X360 and PS3. Even though this new XCOM game will retain the style of its earlier version, it has abandoned its first person … Continue reading 2K Marin’s XCOM Comes This August, To Be Called ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’ →

Batman: Arkham Origins – New Screenshots Revealed

Posted on: 26 Apr 2013

GameInformer has released some new screenshots for the the new Batman game, Batman: Arkham Origins. These first screenshots showcase the Dark Knight fighting some bad guys, as well the main villains of the game: Deathstroke and Black Mask. Batman: Arkham Origins is currently scheduled for an October 25th release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy!

Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Uprising DLC Available To PC & PS3 On May 16th

Posted on: 26 Apr 2013

Activision announced that the Uprising DLC pack for the PC and PS3 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be made available on May 16th. This pack includes four new multiplayer maps, plus “Mob of the Dead,” a bone-chilling new Zombies experience that takes players to the notorious prison island of Alcatraz. Several … Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Uprising DLC Available To PC & PS3 On May 16th →

Dead Island: Riptide – PC Performance Analysis

Posted on: 25 Apr 2013

Dead Island: Riptide releases tomorrow and we’ve prepared a Performance Analysis that covers – naturally – its PC version. Dead Island: Riptide is powered by the Chrome 5 Engine, an engine that powered Call of Juarez: The Cartel and the first Dead Island game. And since it’s the same engine, it will be interesting to … Continue reading Dead Island: Riptide – PC Performance Analysis →

Metro: Last Light Confirmed For PS4, SDK May Get Released, Five DLCs Planned

Posted on: 25 Apr 2013

Metro: Last Light has gone Gold, and it seems that 4A Games and Deep Silver have big plans for this new Metro game. According to an interview with the Ukrainian tech website itcchannel, Metro: Last Light will be coming to PS4 and a multiplayer game based on Metro: Last Light will be released as a separate … Continue reading Metro: Last Light Confirmed For PS4, SDK May Get Released, Five DLCs Planned →

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online – Update 0.11.0 Released

Posted on: 25 Apr 2013

Ubisoft announced today the launch of the 0.11.0 patch for its free-to-play PC shooter, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online. Continuing to listen to community feedback, the Ubisoft Singapore development team has crafted a patch containing a host of new content, features and game service improvements that will further enhance the Ghost Recon Online experience.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Will Be A Single Player Game Only, CDPR Explains Multiple Endings

Posted on: 25 Apr 2013

Great news for all The Witcher fans as CDPR confirmed that the third and last part of Geralt’s adventures will be a single player game only, and that the company does not intend to add any kind of multiplayer modes at all.