Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Lionhead Studios Hiring For Next-Gen Platforms; next game will be powered by Unreal Engine 4

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

All hell has broken loose today, as two triple-A companies began hiring people for their next-generation projects. To be more precise, both Bethesda and Lionhead Studios are hiring, but we’ll concentrate on Peter Molyneux’s company as there are some interesting technical hints about their next game. So, according to a job list, Lionhead Studios is … Continue reading Lionhead Studios Hiring For Next-Gen Platforms; next game will be powered by Unreal Engine 4 →

Otherland gets an Official Gameplay Trailer; a game based on Tad Williams’ series of novels

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

Gamigo has released an official trailer for their upcoming AMMORPG, Otherland. Otherland is based on the famous virtual reality series of novels of the same name by the best-selling author Tad Williams. The state-of-the-art technology of the Unreal Engine 3 allows the action-packed MMORPG to have visually dazzling landscapes, highly-detailed character models and top-notch effects. … Continue reading Otherland gets an Official Gameplay Trailer; a game based on Tad Williams’ series of novels →

Nexuiz – Five New Screenshots Released

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

THQ has released five new screenshots for their Unreal Tournament-like game, Nexuiz. Developed by Denver-based IllFonic and powered by CryENGINE 3, Nexuiz promises to re-invent classic, fast-paced arena first-person shooter gameplay for the modern console audience with the addition of Dynamic Mutators – game-changing power ups that can turn the tide of battle in an … Continue reading Nexuiz – Five New Screenshots Released →

GTA IV iCEnhancer 2.1 is already in the works; improved shadows to be featured

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

GTA IV iCEnhancer 2.0 was released a few days ago and Hayssam Keilany is already working on the 2.1 (or 2.0.1) version of his mod. According to Keilany, this new version will come with new and improved shadows and you can view some screenshots from it below. In addition, the modder is still working on … Continue reading GTA IV iCEnhancer 2.1 is already in the works; improved shadows to be featured →

Narrative driven adventure game ‘J.U.L.I.A.’ gets a demo

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

Developer CBE software and Publisher Lace Mamba Global are releasing a free public demo for the upcoming science fiction adventure J.U.L.I.A. today. The demo is approximately 276 MB big and now available for download. The free demo allows players to dip right into the start of the adventure, experience the introduction to the game, solve … Continue reading Narrative driven adventure game ‘J.U.L.I.A.’ gets a demo →

Bohemia comments on ArmA 2’s player movement, ArmA 3 to feature better mouse control

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

If you had played ArmA II, you would have definitely felt that something was off. The mouse control seemed weird and a bit different from all other FPS games out there. Have you ever wondered why that happened? Well, time to find out as Bohemia’s Dwarden has revealed that contrary to other FPS titles, in ArmA … Continue reading Bohemia comments on ArmA 2’s player movement, ArmA 3 to feature better mouse control →

Guild Wars 2 – Next Closed Beta Test Coming In Late-March

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

NCsoft and ArenaNet announced that signups for the next closed beta test for Guild Wars 2 reached one-million signups in just over 48 hours. This impressive response from the gaming community, recording more than 4,000 signups a minute during peak periods, is testament to players’ demand for something new. The innovative RPG and online world … Continue reading Guild Wars 2 – Next Closed Beta Test Coming In Late-March →

Nexus Conflict Announced; new space strategy MMOG by gamigo

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

Gamigo has just announced its latest space strategy MMOG, Nexus Conflict. Nexus Conflict  will use the Unity Engine and promises astounding 3D visuals. The game, available as a client game to start with, will also be playable as a browser game in the future. Nexus Conflict is being developed by the German developer studio Limbic … Continue reading Nexus Conflict Announced; new space strategy MMOG by gamigo →

Dungeons & Dragons Online gets its first expansion; Menace Of The Underdark to be released on June 25th

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

Warner Bros and Wizards of the Coast announced today that Dungeons & Dragons Online: Menace of the Underdark, the first expansion to the award-winning free-to-play massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) will launch on June 25, 2012 . Players across North America and Europe can pre-purchase Menace of the Underdark to receive exclusive benefits starting today … Continue reading Dungeons & Dragons Online gets its first expansion; Menace Of The Underdark to be released on June 25th →

Sonic 4 Episode 2 – ‘Reunion’ Trailer

Posted on: 27 Feb 2012

SEGA has released a new trailer for the second episode of Sonic 4 and Tails fans will be delighted to see the orange fox, accompanying our blue hero. Yes, Tails is back and Sonic 4 – Episode 2 looks awesome. Episode 1 wasn’t initially released for the PC, but after the success of Sonic Generations, SEGA … Continue reading Sonic 4 Episode 2 – ‘Reunion’ Trailer →