Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Comparison: Next-Generation (Unreal Engine 4) vs Current-Generation (CryEngine 3 / Creation)

Posted on: 18 May 2012

We bet that a lot of you are wondering how current-generation engines compare to the upcoming, next-generation version of the Unreal Engine, right? Well, time to find out. In this special feature, we compare Crysis 2’s (CryEngine 3) and Skyrim’s engine (the Creation engine) with Epic’s Unreal Engine 4. Although there aren’t similar assets to compare with, we put … Continue reading Comparison: Next-Generation (Unreal Engine 4) vs Current-Generation (CryEngine 3 / Creation) →

Cry of Fear 1.3 is now available; comes with new maps and monsters

Posted on: 18 May 2012

Team Psykskallar has released a new version for their amazing Half-Life total conversion, Cry of Fear. This might be the team’s biggest patch yet for their total conversion and can be easily considered as a DLC, given the fact that it contains an awesome new game mode, as well as new maps and monsters. You can … Continue reading Cry of Fear 1.3 is now available; comes with new maps and monsters →

MechWarrior Online – Beta news next week, game will feature destructible trees

Posted on: 18 May 2012

Piranha Games have revealed some new, juicy details about their mecha F2P game, MechWarrior Online. We bet that a lot of you were disappointed with the static environments that were showcased in the latest gameplay videos of MechWarrior Online, right? Well, good news everyone as the game will feature tree destruction and small prop destruction.

Unreal Engine 4 – 7 new screenshots revealed

Posted on: 18 May 2012

Yesterday, we shared the first set of screenshots from Epic’ Unreal Engine 4. Well, time for some brand new shots as Wired has unveiled seven new shots from their gigantic feature. Unreal Engine 4 looks lovely but we have to admit that we were not shocked as much as when Epic showcased Unreal Engine 3, … Continue reading Unreal Engine 4 – 7 new screenshots revealed →

Video Game High School is an amazing webseries that is based on video games – Episode One

Posted on: 17 May 2012

Team RocketJump has just uploaded to YouTube the first episode of their online webseries, Video Game High School. Now I’m pretty sure that most of you will be wondering who the hell is RocketJump, right? Well, RocketJump is a team of passionate people who started a Kickstarter in order to fund this webseries and YouTube’s infamous … Continue reading Video Game High School is an amazing webseries that is based on video games – Episode One →

New Carmageddon: Reincarnation Details; drivers can be ejected, cops will be back, LAN support

Posted on: 17 May 2012

Stainless Games has revealed some brand new details about their upcoming Carmageddon game. According to the company, Carmageddon: Reincarnation will support LAN which will be available while you are offline too. The amazing Pratcam of the first Carmageddon will return and Stainless has already booked Tony (the man who was shown in the Pratcam of Carmageddon) for … Continue reading New Carmageddon: Reincarnation Details; drivers can be ejected, cops will be back, LAN support →

Planetside 2 – 23 minutes of new and gorgeous in-game footage

Posted on: 17 May 2012

YouTube’s particularly cynical online broadcaster ‘Totalbiscuit’ has visited Sony Online Entertainment studio in San Diego and captured some new footage from the alpha version of Planetside 2. Instead of showcasing fights in bright days though, Totalbiscuit focused on night-fights as those scenarios show off the new lighting system that Planetside 2’s engine supports. Although the game … Continue reading Planetside 2 – 23 minutes of new and gorgeous in-game footage →

Darksiders II: Death Strikes – Part 2

Posted on: 17 May 2012

THQ has released the second part of Death story’s trailer for Darksiders II. Darksiders II’s epic journey propels DEATH through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother WAR, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders. The game is currently slated for an August 2012 release on current … Continue reading Darksiders II: Death Strikes – Part 2 →

Skyrim – New Arise ENB Project Mod combines the latest ENBSeries Mod with RCRN 3.0

Posted on: 17 May 2012

Modder ‘Enhok’ released a new version of his ENB Project mod for Skyrim. Project Arise is a complete tweak that combines the latest ENBSeries mod (0.111) and RCRN HDR 3.0. According to the modder, this gives an incredible boost, with the focus on the beauty and realism, without hitting the FPS.

Torchlight II – Weekend Stress Test Starts This Friday

Posted on: 17 May 2012

Diablo III has finally been released and it seems that both Runic Games and Grinding Gear Games are trying hard to steal its thunder. Grinding Gear Games held a weekend stress test last week and Runic Games have revealed that a weekend test stress – for Torchlight II – will be initiated this Friday.