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Far Cry 5 has micro-transactions, will be cosmetics and ‘speed up’ items

Far Cry 5 releases in a few days and Ubisoft told Gamespot that its latest open-world title will feature micro-transactions. However, and similar to pretty much all latest games, these micro-transactions will be only for cosmetic items and they will not affect – according to Ubisoft – the gameplay. Continue reading Far Cry 5 has micro-transactions, will be cosmetics and ‘speed up’ items

Modding tools available for 3030 Deathwar Redux

Crunchy Leaf Games announced today that the modding tools for its open-world space adventure game, 3030 Deathwar Redux, are currently available. Dubbed 3030 Deathwar Redux: The Nanobot Conspiracy, this gigantic new update is free to all current and future 3030 players. Chiefly, the release opens all game files to be modded – that includes scripting, missions, dialogue, characters and game locations. Continue reading Modding tools available for 3030 Deathwar Redux

EA will revamp the progression system of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 on March 21st, will reduce micro-transactions

Electronic Arts has announced that the Star Wars Battlefront 2 Progression update, which includes a complete re-design of the in-game progression system, will begin rolling out on March 21st. As the publisher noted, with this update, progression will be now linear. This means that Star Cards, or any other item impacting gameplay, will only be earned through gameplay and will not be available for purchase. Continue reading EA will revamp the progression system of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 on March 21st, will reduce micro-transactions

Occult-Scrim mod will turn the original Half-Life into a top-down action shooter

Modder ‘defragen1’ is currently working on a new mod for the first Half-Life that will turn it into a top-down action shooter. This mod, called Occult-Scrim, is far from finished, however the modder has released a new video showcasing some of its features. Continue reading Occult-Scrim mod will turn the original Half-Life into a top-down action shooter

Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr releases on May 11th

NeocoreGames announced today that Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr will be released on May 11th. To celebrate this occasion NeocoreGames has published a new gameplay trailer showcasing some of the new enemy types that will make the work of our Inquisitors even more challenging. Continue reading Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr releases on May 11th

War Thunder moves to Dagor 5.0 Engine, featuring improved graphics and sounds

Gaijin Entertainment today announced the release of major Update 1.77 ‘Advancing Storm’ for its vehicular combat MMOG War Thunder. “Advancing Storm” introduces War Thunder to Gaijin’s new and improved Dagor 5.0 engine. The update also adds nearly two dozen new vehicles, including five next generation tanks on Rank VI: the M1 Abrams, Challenger 1, Leopard 2K, T-64B and AMX-30B2 Brenus. Continue reading War Thunder moves to Dagor 5.0 Engine, featuring improved graphics and sounds

The Witcher 3’s Geralt of Rivia will be a playable character in SoulCalibur 6

Bandai Namco and CD PROJEKT RED announced today that Geralt of Rivia will be joining the playable character roster of the long-waited weapon-based 3D fighting game SOULCALIBUR VI. Players who choose to fight as Geralt will utilise The Witcher’s signature fighting style with a combination of swordplay, ability-enhancing potions, and combat magic. Continue reading The Witcher 3’s Geralt of Rivia will be a playable character in SoulCalibur 6