Posts by John Papadopoulos:

DiRT Showdown is now available for pre-order on Steam; comes with a 10% discount

Posted on: 21 Apr 2012

We’re pretty sure that there are a lot of arcade racing fans that want to get their hands on Codemasters’ racer, DiRT Showdown. Well, although you’ll have to wait almost a month until you get your hands on it, the game is currently available for pre-order on Steam and comes with a 10% discount. Not only … Continue reading DiRT Showdown is now available for pre-order on Steam; comes with a 10% discount →

Starbreeze’s CEO is not satisfied, but still happy with Syndicate; never played the game

Posted on: 21 Apr 2012

Ah, Syndicate. A title with so much potential that turned into a generic FPS with ‘nuclear explosion-ish’ lighting effects. In fact, this is the most memorable thing about the FPS adaptation of the legendary strategy game. Ironically, Starbreeze’s CEO has not been satisfied with it too, although he then admitted that he was happy with what … Continue reading Starbreeze’s CEO is not satisfied, but still happy with Syndicate; never played the game →

The beauty of Project CARS; New DX11 Community Trailer

Posted on: 21 Apr 2012

YouTube’s member ‘ChronoVersatur’ has uploaded an amazing DX11 trailer for Slightly Mad Studios’ racing game, Project CARS. This trailer is focused on the Special Lotus F1 car that will be available at a later date to all full members of it and showcases the incredible attention to detail. It looks spectacular, so give it a … Continue reading The beauty of Project CARS; New DX11 Community Trailer →

Legend of Grimrock gets its first patch; quick save/load, frame rate limiter & camera bobbing option

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

Almost Human have released the first update for their old-school dungeon-crawler RPG, Legend of Grimrock. This update includes a quick save/load system, a frame rate limiter and a camera bobbing option that is only available by editing the config file manually. This patch will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and you … Continue reading Legend of Grimrock gets its first patch; quick save/load, frame rate limiter & camera bobbing option →

PC gamers, meet Intrusion 2; a ‘Metal Slug’ 2D indie platform game

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

Remember the classic NEO-GEO and Arcade hit, Metal Slug? Well, time to relive those old-school moments with Intrusion 2, a game that is programmed and designed by Abramenko Aleksey. Intrusion 2 is an action platformer with lots of physics that will be released soon in PC and Mac. In addition, Vapgames, developer of the game, released … Continue reading PC gamers, meet Intrusion 2; a ‘Metal Slug’ 2D indie platform game →

Torchlight II – Opening Cinematic

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

Runic Games have released the opening cinematic for their upcoming hack n slash RPG, Torchlight II. The ‘New Heroes Will Arise’ cinematic opens Torchlight II, fills in the story between the end of Torchlight and the the beginning of Torchlight II. We should also note that the cinematic was produced in collaboration with Klei Entertainment. … Continue reading Torchlight II – Opening Cinematic →

Battlefield 3 PC gets the anticipated server update; AA missiles fixed, tank armor strength tweaked

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

DICE and Electronic Arts have released the highly anticipated server update for the PC version of Battlefield 3. As we reported a couple of weeks ago, this update fixes the AA and TV missiles, and tweaks the tank armor strength. The update is applied automatically and you won’t have to do anything at all. As … Continue reading Battlefield 3 PC gets the anticipated server update; AA missiles fixed, tank armor strength tweaked →

FIFA 12 : UEFA EURO 2012 – Expedition Trailer

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

EA Sports have released a new trailer for the upcoming ‘Euro 2012’ DLC of Fifa 12. According to the press release, Expedition is a new fantasy-team based single-player mode in UEFA EURO 2012. UEFA EURO 2012 promises to recreate all the excitement of the official tournament with over 50 European national teams, all eight official stadiums, … Continue reading FIFA 12 : UEFA EURO 2012 – Expedition Trailer →

Spec Ops: The Line gets a Multiplayer Trailer

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

2K Games and Yager Development have released a new, multiplayer trailer for Spec Ops: The Line. Spec Ops: The Line promises to feature an expansive, class-based multiplayer experience. The multiplayer mode features squad-based games that take place in the visually stunning environments of a sandstorm ravaged Dubai. The game is currently slated for a June … Continue reading Spec Ops: The Line gets a Multiplayer Trailer →

Diablo III Open Beta Weekend Starts This Friday

Posted on: 20 Apr 2012

Blizzard announced that the Diablo III open beta weekend, which offers open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account. Beginning this Friday everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in this three day stress test as we march toward the game’s release on May … Continue reading Diablo III Open Beta Weekend Starts This Friday →