Posts by John Papadopoulos:

John Carmack Speaks: 30fps on consoles, 60fps on the PC – Doom 3 levels more taxing than RAGE’s

Posted on: 03 Aug 2012

John Carmack has just revealed in QuakeCon 2012 what we knew all this time. Remember when we were claiming that Doom 3 modded looked better than RAGE? Well, the man himself said that Doom 3 levels were more taxing than the ones of RAGE, especially due to the stencil shadows and its more complex lighting … Continue reading John Carmack Speaks: 30fps on consoles, 60fps on the PC – Doom 3 levels more taxing than RAGE’s →

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard Achievements Spotted On Steam [UPDATE]

Posted on: 03 Aug 2012

Great news for Skyrim fans as Dawnguard’s achievements have been spotted on Skyrim’s Steam page. According to the detail section of Skyrim’s page, there are currently ten more Achievements, although they are currently unobtainable. Could this mean that Dawnguard is on its way to the PC version of Skyrim? Let’s not forget that Bethesda’s Pete … Continue reading The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard Achievements Spotted On Steam [UPDATE] →

Dishonored is available for pre-order on Steam and comes with a free copy of Arx Fatalis

Posted on: 03 Aug 2012

Quick, scrap whatever you’re doing and go ahead and pre-order Dishonored from Steam (yeah we know, we criticized Valve’s new Subscriber Agreement but this offer is too good to pass by). Why you ask? But because Bethesda and Arkane Studios are offering a free copy of Arx Fatalis with it, as well as an additional … Continue reading Dishonored is available for pre-order on Steam and comes with a free copy of Arx Fatalis →

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC – First Screenshots Revealed

Posted on: 03 Aug 2012

Alongside the press release for Mass Effect 3’s upcoming DLC, BioWare released the first screenshots for it. Mass Effect 3: Leviathan is currently planned for a Summer release on all platforms. Since the company did not reveal any exclusivity contracts, we can assume that it will come simultaneously on X360, PS3 and PC. Enjoy the … Continue reading Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC – First Screenshots Revealed →

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill – Two New Screenshots Unveiled

Posted on: 03 Aug 2012

Electronic Arts has unveiled two new screenshots from Armored Kill, the new expansion of Battlefield 3 that is scheduled for release this September. Battlefield 3: Armored Kill will feature a host of exclusive in-game content, new vehicles, assignments, as well as the biggest Battlefield map, called Bandar Desert. Bandar Desert is stretching as far as 1,900 meters … Continue reading Battlefield 3: Armored Kill – Two New Screenshots Unveiled →

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan Officially Revealed – Details Unveiled

Posted on: 02 Aug 2012

It seems that Electronic Arts has mistakenly sent the press releases of Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC prior to its EA Summer reveal. No surprise here as the press release for the new Army of Two game (for X360 and PS3) was also leaked, even though it was a GameInformer exclusive story.

Rise of the Triad Remake Announced – Will Use Unreal Engine 3 – First Screenshots & Trailer

Posted on: 02 Aug 2012

Remember Carmack’s statement about the revival of a classic PC game? Well, this game is no other than Rise of the Triad. Interceptor Entertainment, the team behind the cancelled Duke Nukem 3D: Reloaded, will develop a remake for Apogee Software’s FPS, that will be powered by Unreal Engine 3.

Assassin’s Creed 3 – Official AnvilNext Trailer

Posted on: 02 Aug 2012

Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Assassin’s Creed 3 that focuses on the AnvilNext Engine that powers it. According to the company, in the heart of Assassin’s Creed III, lies a radically redesigned game engine they call AnvilNext. This proprietary technology renders seamless worlds of nearly infinite possibilities. Assassin’s Creed 3 is currently planned … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed 3 – Official AnvilNext Trailer →

Unigine Engine – Renderer Features 2012

Posted on: 02 Aug 2012

Unigine Corporation has released a new video that showcases some of the features from the latest version of its in-house engine. Unigine Engine now sports Bokeh DOF, Material blending, volumetric clouds with full dynamic day-night cycle, Correct sorting of transparent objects, time-controlled lighting, and transparency reflection and refraction. Enjoy the video after the jump!

SEVENCORE Enters Open Beta Testing

Posted on: 02 Aug 2012

Gala Networks Europe announced that SEVENCORE, it’s fusion fantasy MMORPG developed by the Korean studio Noria, will commence Open Beta testing today on French and German servers. After a successful two week Closed Beta Test in early July, all players will now be able to register, download the game and log in to play without … Continue reading SEVENCORE Enters Open Beta Testing →