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New City of Heroes Freedom Screenshots

NCSoft released some new screenshots for City of Heroes Freedom, the new gameplay model that offers existing and new players unparalleled access to acclaimed content found within this popular super heroic MMO. In case you were unaware of, the Freedom model allows all players to reach level 50 at no cost, while providing players with the option to purchase new content a la carte to build a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Enjoy! Continue reading New City of Heroes Freedom Screenshots

Battlefield 3 meets Super Mario Kart

YouTube’s member ‘FRANKIEonPCin1080p’ uploaded a pretty interesting and funny video, in which he tries to replicate Nintendo’s classic Super Mario Kart in Battlefield 3. Is this faithful to the original game? Hardly. Is it cool? Hell yeah. We’ve seen various fan-made videos for Battlefield 3 and we begin to wonder if there is something that can’t be done in DICE’s game. Enjoy everyone! Continue reading Battlefield 3 meets Super Mario Kart

Abobo’s Big Adventure is now available and is free to play

8bit fans, here is something special for you. Our dear friend, Nick Molyviatis, spotted an indie, free-to-play, side-scroller that is meant to be the ultimate tribute to the NES and a masterpiece of 8-bit parodies. Abobo’s Big Adventure has just been released and comes with a ton of custom artwork, cutscenes, unique rage moves on each level, huge boss battles, secrets, unlockables, jokes, and a whopping 100 achievement medals. This is simply awesome and you should definitely give it a go. After all, it’s a free game! Continue reading Abobo’s Big Adventure is now available and is free to play

BioWare unveils first game update for Star Wars: The Old Republic – Rise Of The Rakghouls

Just one month after launching the fastest growing subscription MMO in history, EA, BioWare and LucasArts are prepared to release the first game update for the critically-acclaimed Star Wars: The Old Republic. Launching next week on Tuesday, January 17, Rise of the Rakghouls will introduce new, higher level group content, game feature additions and continued balancing and bug fixes. Continue reading BioWare unveils first game update for Star Wars: The Old Republic – Rise Of The Rakghouls

CD Projekt RED will stop all legal threats after fans backlash

In December, we found out that CD Projekt RED was threating individuals who had downloaded illegally The Witcher 2. Fast forward a month and PC gamers can rejoice as CD Projekt RED has listened to its fanbase and will stop all legal threats about it. Now do not misunderstand this; CD Projekt RED is not supporting piracy. However, they decided to play it fair and square with you as their actions could potentially harm those who purchased the game. This means that it’s your job now to show your gratitude to our dear company. Furthermore, Marcin Iwinski, co-founder of CD Projekt RED sent RPS an open letter, in which he explained the reasons why CD Projekt RED decided to stop those legal threats. Continue reading CD Projekt RED will stop all legal threats after fans backlash

Attention PC gamers; Namco BANDAI is aware of your desire for Dark Souls

As we said earlier this week, Dark Souls PC petition could very well be the most successful online petition and get ready everyone, as we have the first response from Namco. According to Namco’s forum administrator, shoupinou, Namco is now aware of this high demand. Yeah, it was not the response you’ve all been waiting for but still, it’s a good step forward and, naturally, shoupinou expressed his gratitude to all PC gamers. So yeah, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Continue reading Attention PC gamers; Namco BANDAI is aware of your desire for Dark Souls

rFactor 2 Beta footages emerge; looks amazing in motion

rFactor 2’s beta is a GO and we bet that most of you are wondering one and only thing; does this beta justify the pre-order requirement? Thankfully, some gamers that have already gained access to the beta posted some videos, so you can judge for yourselves. So, special thanks go to DOC, SKeijmel, BSNismo, OSRW and mc0676. Enjoy everyone! Continue reading rFactor 2 Beta footages emerge; looks amazing in motion

European signs-up for TERA’s Beta have just started; game comes out in Spring 2012

Frogster has today opened the beta sign up for its upcoming action-MMORPG TERA. Those who register on the official website will go into the running to enter the European closed beta, which Frogster will be providing more information on in the upcoming weeks as TERA gears up for launch. Continue reading European signs-up for TERA’s Beta have just started; game comes out in Spring 2012

Crysis PhotorealIV EGM gives us a taste of how Crysis would look like if it was released today

If there is one mod that can make Crysis unique and refreshing, then that’s definitely CyberAlien’s Extreme Quality Mod. CyberAlien’s mod is a piece of art and modder ‘x0TuRn0x’ decided to go the extra mile and to fix some bugs of it, as well as to include it in a map. Thus, Crysis PhotorealIV EGM has come to life. This little mod/map comes with better motion blur and DoF, as well as some gameplay improvements. And damn, those sand textures look lovely! Continue reading Crysis PhotorealIV EGM gives us a taste of how Crysis would look like if it was released today

Top Gun Hard Lock details unveiled; coming in Spring 2012

505 Games announced today that forthcoming aerial action game, Top Gun Hard Lock, will feature a wealth of gameplay modes and features never before seen in a Top Gun-licensed title. Alongside the announcement, 505 Games released some brand new screenshots that can be viewed bellow. Top Gun Hard Lock features aerial dog-fighting at jet speed, with the flair of a modern day action movie blockbuster! Tail-gaiting MiGs at Mach 2, this mass market action game thrusts you right into the danger zone. Continue reading Top Gun Hard Lock details unveiled; coming in Spring 2012