Posts by John Papadopoulos:

CryENGINE 3.3.9 SDK comes with DX9 POM & Autodesk Scaleform support, better SLI/CF utilization

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Crytek, creators of the award-winning Crysis video game franchise and CryENGINE 3D engine technology, announced that Autodesk Scaleform user interface (UI) solution is now integrated into CryENGINE 3. The technology will also be included in CryENGINE 3 free SDK, as part of a new update released today. Scaleform has been Crytek’s UI solution-of-choice for the … Continue reading CryENGINE 3.3.9 SDK comes with DX9 POM & Autodesk Scaleform support, better SLI/CF utilization →

PC gamers, meet Life Weaver; a survival horror game, along the high-fantasy lines of Legend of Zelda

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Independent developer BGG Productions, in collaboration with BioGamer Girl, announced that their survival horror game, Life Weaver, will feature a full-length soundtrack created by Amanda Dyar and will be available for download for a limited time for only $19.99. Life Weaver is a high-fantasy action game much like that of The Legend of Zelda created … Continue reading PC gamers, meet Life Weaver; a survival horror game, along the high-fantasy lines of Legend of Zelda →

AION goes free-to-play in Europe on February 28th

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Gameforge announced today that AION will switch to free-to-play on the 28th of February 2012 . The change-over will occur simultaneously for the German, French and English language versions. To join the action in Atreia from the start, you can download the free game client already at Aion’s official website.

Ridge Racer: Unbounded – Pre-Order Trailer

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Namco Bandai and Bugbear Entertainment have released a new trailer for their upcoming arcade racer, Ridge Racer: Unbounded. Those of you who decide to pre-order this new part of the legendary Ridge Racer series, will get the Limited Edition at the price of the Standard Version. Pretty cool huh? Ridge Racer: Unbounded is currently slated … Continue reading Ridge Racer: Unbounded – Pre-Order Trailer →

Massive Changelog for Battlefield 3’s Upcoming Patch; lots of balance tweaks in weapons and vehicles

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

DICE and Electronic Arts have revealed the changelog for Battlefield 3’s upcoming patch. Although there is no ETA as of yet, the changelog is huge and could possibly be the best we’ve ever seen. The list is not complete and DICE is still working on improving online gameplay, fixing bugs and tweaking the game’s mechanics. … Continue reading Massive Changelog for Battlefield 3’s Upcoming Patch; lots of balance tweaks in weapons and vehicles →

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs will be filled with more terror, horror and paranoia than Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

In a recent interview with Joystiq, Frictinal Games and The Chinese Room revealed what most of us were suspecting all this time. The two companies are joining forces for the next Amnesia title called ‘Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs’. This new Amnesia game is funded by Frictional Games, developed by The Chinese Room, and will … Continue reading Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs will be filled with more terror, horror and paranoia than Amnesia: The Dark Descent →

World of Warplanes – Global Alpha Test Starts Tomorrow

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Wargaming.net, the award-winning game publisher and developer, takes to the skies as its highly anticipated flight combat MMO World of Warplanes enters the next stage in the game’s development. World of Warplanes Global Alpha blasts off today in Europe, North America, and Russia, and will be recruiting a new army of test pilots to assist … Continue reading World of Warplanes – Global Alpha Test Starts Tomorrow →

Deep Black: Reloaded gets a Pre-launch trailer; new screenshots revealed

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Biart Studios have released a pre-launch trailer and some brand new screenshots for their upcoming third person under-water game, Deep Black: Reloaded. Featuring 40 single player missions across land and water, Deep Black: Reloaded is set in a desolate near future of global terrorism and espionage as players become involved in a desperate fight for … Continue reading Deep Black: Reloaded gets a Pre-launch trailer; new screenshots revealed →

Indie game ‘Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory’ hitting the PC on February 25th

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

Hooray, time for some indie love today. Korean Indie team Turtle Cream will release their 1st commercial game ‘Sugar Cube : Bittersweet Factory’ at February 25th. Sugar Cube : Bittersweet Factory is commercial version of ‘Sugar Cube’, which won 2010 IGF China best game. Sugar Cube : The Bittersweet Factory is a 2D platformer game that … Continue reading Indie game ‘Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory’ hitting the PC on February 25th →

BlackSpace is a strategy game by EA Sports veterans; teaser trailer and artworks released

Posted on: 23 Feb 2012

PixelFoundry Games was founded in the Orlando Area earlier last month. This independent game studio promises to bring gamers innovative and high quality 3D game experiences, starting with their debut title BlackSpace which will launch on the PC later this year. PixelFoundry’s first game, BlackSpace, is a unique form of real-time strategy, combining elements of … Continue reading BlackSpace is a strategy game by EA Sports veterans; teaser trailer and artworks released →