Posts by John Papadopoulos:

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition – CG Intro Making Of

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

In January, Warner Bros and CD Projekt RED released the epic and impactful CG intro trailer for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, produced by the award-winning animation studio, Platige Image. Now Platige Image has produced a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the video, from the early renders and motion-capture sessions to … Continue reading The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition – CG Intro Making Of →

Battlefield 3 to receive three expansion packs by the end of 2012

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

As we hinted yesterday, DICE promised to announce some interesting things in GDC. And we are happy to report today that both DICE and EA decided to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to fans by unveiling three new themed digital expansion packs that will enhance the superior Battlefield experience with fresh and innovative gameplay, new modes, … Continue reading Battlefield 3 to receive three expansion packs by the end of 2012 →

Peter Molyneux is leaving Lionhead Studios

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

Okay, we know that Molyneux has been hyping his games to the death, but it’s really sad to see Lionhead’s co-founder leaving the company that he has created. As the big K revealed a couple of minutes ago, Peter Molyneux will be leaving Lionhead Studios after Fable: The Journey gets finished. Ironically, this very same … Continue reading Peter Molyneux is leaving Lionhead Studios →

Incoming patch for Batman: Arkham City; DX11 performance and stuttering addressed

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

Good news for Batman fans as Rocksteady has a new patch for the PC version of Batman: Arkham City. Although we don’t have enough info about it, we do know that this patch will address the stuttering cut-scene issue that some players have experienced and – most probably – the game’s DX11 performance. According to Sarah … Continue reading Incoming patch for Batman: Arkham City; DX11 performance and stuttering addressed →

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes – Teaser #3 Trailer

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, the new investigation game developed by Frogwares for Xbox 360 , PlayStation 3 and PC, today unveiled a brand new video teaser. This brand new video offers today a new sneak peak at the game, its dark ambiance, and its strong story centered around a controversial hero with obscure motives. … Continue reading The Testament of Sherlock Holmes – Teaser #3 Trailer →

PC Gaming is alive and kicking; record PC game sales in 2011

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

The PC Gaming Alliance (PCGA), a not for profit, industry-led consortium dedicated to driving the worldwide growth of PC gaming, unveiled its third annual “Horizons” research report. Prepared exclusively for PCGA members by market research firm DFC Intelligence, this timely report covers 2011 year-end sales figures and encompasses major aspects of the PC gaming software … Continue reading PC Gaming is alive and kicking; record PC game sales in 2011 →

Magic Carpet inspired game ‘Arcane Worlds’ gets some new footage

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

Okay, I’m a bit ashamed of that. Ranmantaru Games has released the first alpha footage of their Magic Carpet inspired game, Arcane Worlds. Sadly, this video passed under our radar but here we are today to make it up to it. Arcane Worlds looks awesome for an indie game and although it’s still in early … Continue reading Magic Carpet inspired game ‘Arcane Worlds’ gets some new footage →

A Game of Dwarves – Developer Diary

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

Paradox Interactive has released the first developer diary video in which Robin Flodin of Zeal Game Studios talks about their upcoming management-strategy game. Developed by Zeal Game Studios, A Game of Dwarves takes a dwarven prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s old country. Players will have to control a settlement of dwarves, who are able … Continue reading A Game of Dwarves – Developer Diary →

Diablo 3 PC Preview

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

It’s been almost 12 years since the release of Diablo 2. During this time, a lot of things can change. New challengers had entered the ring and tried to reclaim D2’s throne. None of them succeeded. Players have been waiting patiently for the next part of this legendary series and although Diablo 3 was revealed … Continue reading Diablo 3 PC Preview →

Planetside 2 – GDC 2012 Footage + New Screenshots

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

YouTube’s member ‘FPSGeneral’ has captured some new footage from Sony Online Entertainment’s upcoming Planetside 2. This is brand new, in-game footage straight from GDC 2012, so be sure to give it a go. And let us tell that it looks great. Planetside 2 comes with a new game engine and will be powered by Nvidia’s … Continue reading Planetside 2 – GDC 2012 Footage + New Screenshots →