Posts by John Papadopoulos:

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 →

Sim City V is coming to the PC in 2013, will be a fully 3D title, powered by a new physics engine

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

During EA’s GDC 2012 press conference, Maxis’ Lucy Bradshaw has announced that Sim City V will hit PCs in 2013. Yeap, it’s official. Sim City V (that will be named simply SimCity as it’s a franchise reboot) is coming to the PC next year and will be a fully 3D title. Contrary to all previous … Continue reading Sim City V is coming to the PC in 2013, will be a fully 3D title, powered by a new physics engine →

NBA 2K12 PC Update Released

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

Now here is a nice surprise. 2K Games have released a new update for the PC version of NBA 2K12. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting one so this is definitely great news for all those PC basketball fans. This update comes with lots of fixes, improvements to its gameplay, tweaks on the game’s AI … Continue reading NBA 2K12 PC Update Released →

Skyrim Visuals – The Outdoors is an interesting new lighting mod

Posted on: 07 Mar 2012

Modder ‘GiantTurkeyFish’ has released a new, interesting lighting mod for Skyrim. Skryim Visuals – The Outdoors is a mod that changes the overall color of the weather and sunlight of Skyrim’s outdoor environments. Skyrim’s distance fog color has been change from a blue to more of a white and nights are dark enough that torches are … Continue reading Skyrim Visuals – The Outdoors is an interesting new lighting mod →