Posts by John Papadopoulos:

First – off-screen – screenshot from Dragon Age 3: Inquisition

Posted on: 15 Nov 2012

Okay, this is not much but what the hell; it’s the first screenshot of Dragon Age 3 so let’s all celebrate it, even though we can’t see much as everything looks a bit blurry. Perhaps too blurry. And low-res. And why didn’t BioWare reveal the raw image this morning? And why are they teasing us? … Continue reading First – off-screen – screenshot from Dragon Age 3: Inquisition →

S2Engine HD – New Screenshots From Build 1.4.0

Posted on: 15 Nov 2012

Profenix has released a new set of screenshots from the latest version of its proprietary game engine, S2Engine HD, showcasing some of the new graphical effects that have been implemented to it. S2Engine HD is said to be a complete general-purpose software kit for developing and running videogames or other virtual-reality applications such as architectural walkthrough, physical … Continue reading S2Engine HD – New Screenshots From Build 1.4.0 →

3D Realms classic titles coming to GOG – Terminal Velocity & Shadow Warrior Are Currently Available

Posted on: 15 Nov 2012

GOG.com, the digital distributor who offers DRM-free games, announced today the addition of 3D Realms classics to their catalog, bringing games from one of the most important names in 90’s gaming to the service. Two fantastic shooters, Shadow Warrior and Terminal Velocity, are available right now for $5.99, while more classics from 3D Realms can … Continue reading 3D Realms classic titles coming to GOG – Terminal Velocity & Shadow Warrior Are Currently Available →

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – New Screenshots Released

Posted on: 15 Nov 2012

Disney has released a new set of screenshots for Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. As the press release reads, the “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game returns Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Wasteland, an alternate world filled with more than 80 years of forgotten Disney characters … Continue reading Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – New Screenshots Released →

Crysis 3 – Single Player ‘Fields’ Walkthrough

Posted on: 15 Nov 2012

Electronic Arts and Crytek have released a new SP trailer for Crysis 3. In all seriousness, Crysis 3 looks astounding and beyond anything we’ve ever seen (at least in terms of visuals for vanilla PC games). Destructible objects? Check. Bendable vegetation? Check. Wind effects? Check. Anamorphic lens-flares that can easily blind you? Check. To put … Continue reading Crysis 3 – Single Player ‘Fields’ Walkthrough →

DX11.1 not exclusive to Windows 8 after all, Microsoft adds DX11.1 features to Windows 7

Posted on: 15 Nov 2012

Good news for Windows 7 users, as it seems that Microsoft has – somewhat – backed off and will add various DX11.1 features to your beloved OS. According to a post on the ‘Games for Windows and the DirectX SDK’ blog, Microsoft brings – via the Platform Update for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and … Continue reading DX11.1 not exclusive to Windows 8 after all, Microsoft adds DX11.1 features to Windows 7 →

Unreal Engine 3-powered “Day One: Garry’s Incident” Looks Gorgeous, New Short Story Trailer

Posted on: 14 Nov 2012

Wild Games Studio has released a short teaser for its upcoming survival Unreal Engine 3-powered game, Day One: Garry’s Incident. Day One: Garry’s Incident is survival type of FPS where reflexes and reflection are useful. Players will have to survive in the jungle without pity, find food, build your own weapons and discover an ancient lost … Continue reading Unreal Engine 3-powered “Day One: Garry’s Incident” Looks Gorgeous, New Short Story Trailer →

Grand Theft Auto V: Official Trailer #2

Posted on: 14 Nov 2012

Rockstar has released the second trailer of GTA V. Contrary to the first trailer, this one focuses on the main story and the three protagonists that will be present. Graphics wise, there is a lot of aliasing and the colors are not as rich as the ones found on the official screenshots. Still, the game … Continue reading Grand Theft Auto V: Official Trailer #2 →

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Is Now Playable For Free On Your Browsers

Posted on: 14 Nov 2012

Great news for Lara fans, as the isometric version of Lara’s adventures, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, is now available and playable for free on your browsers. This is an interesting move from Square Enix, as Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is considered among the best downloadable games.

Unity Engine 4.0 Is Now Available

Posted on: 14 Nov 2012

Following Crytek’s announcement about the free SDK version of CryEngine 3, Unity Technologies announced today that Unity 4.0 is now available for download. Unity 4, announced in June, will consist of a series of updates designed to improve the product through an extensive improvement of existing tech and the rollout of new features.