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STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl – OGSE 0.6.9.3 Mod will feature improved light sources on static render

The OGSE Team sent us word about a crucial feature that will be implemented in the next version of their OGSE Mod. OGSE 0.6.9.3 will feature improved light sources on static render, which basically means that most of the point light-sources such as lamps, will have “real” lighting on R1 (static) render mode. According to the team, this was accomplished by “adjusting light-source properties in game SDK” and what’s more interesting, is that these light sources will be breakable. Continue reading STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl – OGSE 0.6.9.3 Mod will feature improved light sources on static render

Serious Sam 3 – New Patch Released; memory consumption reduced by 50%,performance increased by 30%

Okay, this is how you support your games. Earlier yesterday we’ve informed you about a new update for Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter and Croteam released today a new patch for Serious Sam 3: BFE. This new update comes with lots of additions and fixes and among other things, it features optimized lightning particle effect implementation and optimized render target switching to improve performance on multi-GPU setups. This update will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client. You can view the entire changelog after the jump. Continue reading Serious Sam 3 – New Patch Released; memory consumption reduced by 50%,performance increased by 30%

Capcom is currently working on the PC version of SFxT; SSF4AE 2012 coming to the PC in Q1 2012

Great news for PC gamers as Capcom’s Christian Svensson has revealed that the team responsible for the PC versions of Capcom’s fighting games is currently working on Street Fighter x Tekken. This is a great surprise. Why you ask? But because the work in SSF4AE PC had started after the release of the game’s console versions. This means that SFxT PC won’t be delayed as much as SSF4AE. Hooray! Continue reading Capcom is currently working on the PC version of SFxT; SSF4AE 2012 coming to the PC in Q1 2012

PC Gamers, meet Sweet Lily Dreams; an indie retro-16bit RPG

I know, I know. The game’s name is cheesy as hell. But keep reading because this is a game similar to ‘To The Moon’ so it’s definitely something you should check out. So, Rose Portal Games, creator of the acclaimed Whisper of a Rose, sent us word that their latest adventure, Sweet Lily Dreams, is finally out. With combined elements from RPGs, hidden object games, and traditional adventure games, Sweet Lily Dreams represents the culmination of over a year and a half of work. Continue reading PC Gamers, meet Sweet Lily Dreams; an indie retro-16bit RPG

Flatout 3: Chaos Destruction – Third Update Released; Team 6 Shows Impressive Post-Launch Support

Holy Batman, FlatOut 3 has been out for quite a few days and has already received two updates. Two bloody updates and other companies can’t even release one with mere fixes. The previous two updates that got released featured AI difficulty rebalances, car physics properties rebalances, car deformation, improved physics for all cars and the introduction of the ‘Classic’ Mode. In other words, this is the way it’s meant to be. Team 6 sent us word that a new, third update is out now and features some performance optimizations and a brand new Christmas character. You can view the entire changelog – for all patches – bellow and as always, the latest patch will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client. Kudos to Team 6 for their post-launch support. Continue reading Flatout 3: Chaos Destruction – Third Update Released; Team 6 Shows Impressive Post-Launch Support

Dungeons of Dredmor – New Updated Released

Gaslamp Games released a new update for their amazing indie RPG, Dungeons of Dredmor. In addition, the game comes with a 50% discount and is currently priced at only 1.99 euros. This is like stealing so go ahead and get it guys, you won’t regret it. The new update comes with lots of fixes and you can view its entire changelog bellow. As always, it will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client. Continue reading Dungeons of Dredmor – New Updated Released

Steam Holiday Sale – Day 4 Is Now Live

And the fourth day of Steam’s Holiday Sales has just begun. Today, PC gamers can get Mass Effect 2, Blur, Torchlight, LIMBO and Silent Hill: Homecoming with a 75% discount. In addition, Operation Flashpoint: Red River comes with a 80% discount, whereas Warhammer 40K: Space Marine comes with a 50% discount. You can view the entire list after the jump. Enjoy! Continue reading Steam Holiday Sale – Day 4 Is Now Live

The Elder Scrolls V:Skyrim – Acceleration Layer offers CPU optimization; up to 40% performance boost

God, I love modders. I’m pretty sure that everyone has noticed slowdowns when entering Skyrim’s cities and where there are a lot of NPC’s. Have you ever wondered what was the culprit and caused that performance hit? Apparently, it was due to un-optimization as modder Arisu released a mod – that is currently compatible only with the 1.3.10 version of Skyrim – that offers up to 40% performance boost on both high-end and low-end machines. And get this right; it really does work. So yeah, this is a must-have mod for every Skyrim player. Continue reading The Elder Scrolls V:Skyrim – Acceleration Layer offers CPU optimization; up to 40% performance boost

ARMA 2 – Updates for all versions of Bohemia’s military sim game

Bohemia Interactive, the award-winning independent Czech development studio, is delighted to announce that just before Santa’s sleigh glides across the rooftops of good boys and girls the world over, their own Christmas present surprise is a new mega update encompassing the whole range of Arma II, Operation Arrowhead & their DLC. Happy gaming ArmA fans and you can view the highlight notes bellow. Continue reading ARMA 2 – Updates for all versions of Bohemia’s military sim game

Bugbear’s Ridge Racer: Unbounded was originally meant to be a completely different racing game

Admit it, when you first saw the footage of Ridge Racer: Unbounded you thought that it was a completely different game, right? Well, in fact, it was originally meant to be a completely different game. Yeap, that’s exactly what Bugbear Entertainment has revealed a few days ago. According to the company’s senior producer, Joonas Laakso, Bugbear was working on a new racing game when it was approached by Namco. The former show Bugbear’s latest game and decided to make an offer to the studio that was hard to refuse. Continue reading Bugbear’s Ridge Racer: Unbounded was originally meant to be a completely different racing game