Maxis has released two new screenshots for SimCity. These new screenshots show off some of the graphical features that will be supported in this new part of the series, like motion blur, depth of field, a reworked lighting system and the dynamic shadow system. SimCity looks gorgeous and is currently planned for a February 2013 release, exclusively on the PC. Enjoy! Continue reading New SimCity Screenshots Unveiled→
Bethesda has released two E3 gameplay walkthrough videos, in which Co-Creative Directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith guide us through two different playthroughs of ‘The Golden Cat’. The first video shows a stealthier approach to eliminating The Pendleton Brothers, two corrupt aristocrats. The second video depicts the more direct, action-oriented style of play to assassinate the targets. In addition to ‘The Golden Cat’, the second video illustrates a fight with the Tallboys who are patrolling the streets in ‘The Flooded District’. Enjoy! Continue reading Dishonored – E3 Gameplay Walkthrough Videos→
Bohemia Interactive has released two new videos for their military sim FPS, ArmA 3. In this two videos, the company showcases the new Diving section of ArmA 3 and the Night environmental missions that will be featured in it. ArmA 3 is currently slated for a Q4 2012, though we can safely say that it will come out in early 2013 at best. Enjoy the video after the jump. Continue reading ArmA 3 – Night Ops and Diving E3 Showcase Videos→
Funcom is excited to announce that the company has signed a license agreement with the LEGO Group, one of the world’s most successful manufacturers of play materials, to develop a massively multiplayer online game based on the hugely popular LEGO Minifigures franchise. Continue reading Funcom announces LEGO Minifigures MMO→
NCsoft and ArenaNet, developer of the renowned Guild Wars franchise, today announced that Guild Wars 2 will launch in both Europe and North America on 28th August 2012. Building on sales of more than 7 million units of the original game, Guild Wars 2 redefines massively multiplayer online roleplaying games with visceral, action-orientated combat; a gorgeous, living world full of constantly evolving dynamic events; customisable personal storylines that are unique to each player; intense Player vs. Player combat between small teams or massive armies; and most importantly, a shared online world where players work together as allies instead of as rivals — all with no monthly subscription fee. Continue reading Guild Wars 2 Launches on August 28th→
Valve has released a new beta update for their upcoming free-to-play game, DOTA 2. This new update adds Luna and Guardian Wisp, improves the voice communication quality as the game now uses the CELT codec, fixes bugs for various characters and tweaks the game’s visuals and User Interface. As always, the update will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and you can view the complete changelog below. Enjoy! Continue reading New DOTA 2 Beta Update adds Luna and Guardian Wisp, improves voice communication quality→
Focus Home Interactive has released 4 new screenshots for The Testament of Sherlock Holmes. According to the company, these 4 new screenshots are a beautiful way to give you a larger preview of the game, its dark ambiance, and its strong story centered around a controversial hero with obscure motives. This is a thrilling investigation that players will have to lead, playing as both Holmes and Watson in turns. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes hits PC, PS3 and X360 this September! Continue reading The Testament of Sherlock Holmes – 4 New Screenshots Unveiled→
Piranha Games has released the first developer diary and the a video that reveals the Frozen City for their free-to-play mecha FPS game, MechWarrior Online. Set in the year 3049 during the early stages of a massive interstellar war, MechWarrior Online puts you in command of the most powerful war machine to ever walk the field of battle, the mighty BattleMech. MechWarrior Online is powered by CryEngine 3 and is currently in closed beta phase. Enjoy! Continue reading MechWarrior Online – First Developer Diary & Frozen City Revealed Videos Released→
Konami Digital Entertainment will use this year’s gamescom event to showcase its forthcoming titles, and will also break new ground with ‘KONAMI OnAir’, which will be broadcast during the five-day event. Held in Cologne from August 15th-19th, gamescom is the premier European gaming event. KONAMI will be using the event to show titles such as METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, PES 2013 and two new installments in the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow series. Continue reading Konami will be present at GamesCom 2012; new installments for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow confirmed→
Michael Shanks directed and edited an amazing parody for Rockstar’s third-person action game, Max Payne 3. “A Day in the Life of Max Payne” sees the daily adventures of young Max Payne and how he has to deal with the death of yet another woman. And naturally, there is bullet time and dashing bullet time for all fans of the game. It’s hilarious so go ahead and take a look. Enjoy! Continue reading Max Payne 3 Parody – A Day in the Life of Max Payne→
