Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Planet War Closed Beta Launched

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

YooGames announced today that it has launched the closed beta for Planet War, an exciting new space MMO.  With no downloads or additional software required, players can hop right into the fun by visiting its official site to register and play in the beta. The closed beta test will be celebrated with multiple events including a special … Continue reading Planet War Closed Beta Launched →

Metro: Last Light E3 Gameplay Demo – Part III Trailer

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

THQ hast just released the third and final part of their E3 Gameplay Demo for Metro: Last Light. The video sees Artyom and Khan making preparations to intercept the train that carries the mysterious Prisoner. Metro: Last Light is slated for release next year on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy the trailer after the jump.

Risen 2: Dark Waters – GamesCom Teaser Trailer

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

Piranha Bytes and Deep Silver released a teaser trailer for their upcoming RPG, Risen 2: Dark Waters. Contrary to other teaser trailers though, this one sports some in-game footage. In fact, it’s the first in-game footage of Risen 2 so make sure to check it out. Oh… and is that Antony Hopkins as the narrator? … Continue reading Risen 2: Dark Waters – GamesCom Teaser Trailer →

Vindictus Europe Xtreme will be playable at GamesCom + Seven New Screenshots

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

NEXON announced that they will be displaying the Xtreme Edition of Vindictus for the first time at gamescom from August, 17th to 21st offering the first playable demo of Vindictus in Europe. The Xtreme Edition features a fast phased and action-oriented experience, unlike the original version, so don’t miss NEXON’s gamescom debut and join the fight … Continue reading Vindictus Europe Xtreme will be playable at GamesCom + Seven New Screenshots →

F1 2011 – More Details Revealed; Driving aids whilst racing online will carry weight penalties

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

We are pretty sure that Codemasters will reveal lots of details about their 2011 version of F1 at this year’s GamesCom but Steve Hood, the game’s Chief Designer, decided to go ahead and share some new information via his Twitter account. According to Steve, co-op championships will only be available online rather than via split-screen and the career mode … Continue reading F1 2011 – More Details Revealed; Driving aids whilst racing online will carry weight penalties →

Lucent Heart Launches Tomorrow + European Launch Trailer

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

Gamania – Lucent Heart’s publisher – has just informed us that the game will open ‘Head Start’ Early Access on Thursday 11th August at 10:00am BST and will set the scene for ‘social adventurers’ to delve even deeper and further into the landscape of Lucent Heart. In addition, the character creation and naming is open … Continue reading Lucent Heart Launches Tomorrow + European Launch Trailer →

Ignite Game Technologies announced Simraceway; a new online, free-to-play racing game

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

Ignite Game Technologies, an online gaming company focused on building a new form of auto racing game, today announced its online racing game – Simraceway.  Focusing on live, person-to-person racing, the new game utilizes highly accurate, simulation grade driving physics, as well as proprietary middleware, for player skill quantification to match racers by skill level.

Indie retro RPG; Millennium 4 – Beyond Sunset Released

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

Aldorlea Games announced the release of the latest episode in the popular and award-winning Millennium RPG series, Millennium 4 – Beyond Sunset. Millennium 4 is the direct sequel to Millennium 3 – Cry Wolf, released in October 2010 and as the title suggests, it has a retro, 16bit feel to it so if you are … Continue reading Indie retro RPG; Millennium 4 – Beyond Sunset Released →

Star Supremacy announced for the PC

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

Barbily today announced a new browser game called Star Supremacy, which is expected to launch next month. In addition, a closed beta phase will come along with a beta key giveaway, and playbbg will host such event when the game is available.

Welsh indie developers announce Q.U.B.E; a brain-teasing puzzler

Posted on: 10 Aug 2011

Toxic Games, a newly formed small independent developer based in Newport, South Wales founded by former classmates, began development of Q.U.B.E. as a student project in 2009.  All three core members are game designers with no programming expertise. Thanks to the encouragement of academic mentors and industry professionals, and with the help of the Indie … Continue reading Welsh indie developers announce Q.U.B.E; a brain-teasing puzzler →