Posts by John Papadopoulos:

EA enters next-generation fight: Frostbite 2.0 is built for PS4 and X720

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Following Crytek’s and Epic’s statements about their next-generation game engines, Electronic Arts decided to step in and talk about DICE’s Frostbite 2. In an interview with Gamasutra, EA Games’ label executive, Patrick Soderlund, said that Frostbite 2.0 is built for next-generation hardware and that the PC version of Battlefield 3 was just a small treat … Continue reading EA enters next-generation fight: Frostbite 2.0 is built for PS4 and X720 →

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes – Launch Trailer

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Now this is just brilliant. Warner Bros released the launch trailer of LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes that looks epically amazing. We’re really looking forward to it and if it wasn’t in your radar this whole time, we bet it will be added instantly after watching this trailer. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes … Continue reading LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes – Launch Trailer →

Doom 3: BFG Edition gets a release date

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Bethesda announced today that DOOM 3 BFG Edition is slated for release throughout Europe on October 19, 2012. DOOM 3 BFG Edition will feature re-mastered versions of both DOOM 3 and the Resurrection of Evil add-on pack, as well seven new levels of content entitled ‘The Lost Mission.’ DOOM 3 BFG Edition will be available … Continue reading Doom 3: BFG Edition gets a release date →

Valve drops Windows XP SP1 support for Steam on August 31st

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Valve rolled out a new update for Steam, in which the company noted that the Windows XP SP1 support will be dropped on August 31st. This obviously does not mean that Steam will stop working on Windows XP SP1 systems. However, the company will not provide any help or support when players face problems with … Continue reading Valve drops Windows XP SP1 support for Steam on August 31st →

A Valley Without Wind – Version 1.1 Is Now Available

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Arcen Games announced today the official release of A Valley Without Wind 1.1, available now as a free update for the procedurally-generated open world sidescroller through its various digital distributors. A Valley Without Wind is a 2D sidescroller without a linear path. An action game with tactical combat and strategic planning. An adventure game that lets you free-roam … Continue reading A Valley Without Wind – Version 1.1 Is Now Available →

Napoleon: Total War gets two new DLCs

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

SEGA announced today that two new DLC unit packs are available now for the multi award-winning strategy title Napoleon: Total War. Players can now bolster their forces with powerful, unique units drawn from the great legions of the Napoleonic era and brought vividly to life on the battlefield.

New Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Screenshots

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Konami has released some new screenshots for Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 that showcase the game’s soccer player models, as well as some of its stadiums. PES 2013 looks good, but visuals were never an issue with the PES series (well, at least regarding its current generation version). Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is planned for an … Continue reading New Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Screenshots →

ArmA III’s E3 PR representative accused of being sexist against Kotaku’s Katie Williams

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

Kotaku has published today an interesting opinion piece by Katie Williams. Katie attended this year’s E3 and faced a sexist attitude towards her from various PR representatives. Although Katie did not reveal which studios were the ones that had that attitude towards her, she described a game in which she encountered – perhaps for the first … Continue reading ArmA III’s E3 PR representative accused of being sexist against Kotaku’s Katie Williams →

CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk will feature a story with smoother learning curve, won’t be dumbed down

Posted on: 19 Jun 2012

We bet that a lot of players are a bit worried about CD Projekt RED’s upcoming Cyberpunk, especially after witnessing the dramatic change in Dead Space 3’s concept. Well, good news everyone as the game will remain as complex as all CDPR titles, although the company wants to offer a storyline with a smoother learning … Continue reading CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk will feature a story with smoother learning curve, won’t be dumbed down →

The Next Generation of the Unity Game Engine Unveiled

Posted on: 18 Jun 2012

Unity Technologies, provider of the Unity multi-platform engine and development tools, is excited to announce Unity 4, the next generation of the Unity development platform. The launch of Unity 4 demonstrates the platform’s AAA push that levels the playing field between the largest and the smallest studios, enabling anyone from the most indie game designer … Continue reading The Next Generation of the Unity Game Engine Unveiled →