Category Archives: Video-News

Here Is What A HD Remake Of “Jak II” Could Look Like In CRYENGINE

Deviant Artist Floordan has been working on a new CRYENGINE map based on Naughty Dogs’ Jak II game, and has recently released a video from it. As with all similar videos, this gives us an idea of what a HD remake of that old title would look like in modern-day game engines. It looks cool, so be sure to check it out. Kudos to Kotaku for spotting it! Continue reading Here Is What A HD Remake Of “Jak II” Could Look Like In CRYENGINE →

Saints Row IV: Gat out of Hell – Launch Trailer

Deep Silver and Volition have released the launch trailer for Saints Row IV: Gat out of Hell. Saints Row IV: Gat Out of Hell is a standalone expansion to Saints Row IV in which players take on the role of Johnny Gat as he is sent into hell via a nefarious spirit board incident and left to combat demons. Saints Row IV: Gat out of Hell releases on January 20th. Enjoy! Continue reading Saints Row IV: Gat out of Hell – Launch Trailer →

Cities XXL Gets New Trailer

Focus Home Interactive has released a new trailer for its upcoming city builder title, Cities XXL. In Cities XXL, you build, develop and manage cities with millions of inhabitants on over 65 huge maps powered by an improved engine; many of the 1000+, unique-looking buildings featuring animated city life, with citizens strolling through the streets. Enjoy! Continue reading Cities XXL Gets New Trailer →

Grand Theft Auto V – PC Versus PS4 Video Comparison [UPDATE]

Well, it was bound to happen. Since the first PC screenshots of GTA V got recently released, a comparison between the current-gen console and the PC version was inevitable. Our reader ‘Jonathan Gustafsson’ has shared with us a video that compares the PC and the PS4 versions of GTA V. We’ve contacted Jonathan and we will update this story with the uncompressed screenshots but until then, enjoy the video comparison. Do also note that there are TOD differences between these images. Enjoy! Continue reading Grand Theft Auto V – PC Versus PS4 Video Comparison [UPDATE] →

Total War: ATTILA Gets New Trailers, Focusing On The Migrating Barbarian Hordes

SEGA has released two new trailers for Total War: ATTILA that focuses on the game’s migrating barbarian hordes. The first cinematic trailer presents a bleak vision of life at the dawn of the Dark Ages, while the second offers more detail on hordes and the mechanics of migration. Continue reading Total War: ATTILA Gets New Trailers, Focusing On The Migrating Barbarian Hordes →

Project CARS vs Real Life – Night Comparison – Formula Gulf 1000 at Dubai

YouTube’s “ADRIANF1esp” has shared with us a new night comparison video between a real race and Project CARS. This time, ADRIANF1esp showcased a Formula Gulf 1000 at Dubai. Contrary to the previous comparisons, this one shows the big gap between reality and the latest racing games. As we can see, Project CARS’ Global Illumination effects, reflections, and its whole lighting system is still not close enough to the real deal (no matter how impressive it currently looks like). Enjoy! Continue reading Project CARS vs Real Life – Night Comparison – Formula Gulf 1000 at Dubai →

Mortal Kombat X – New Gameplay Trailer Reveals Kung Lao & Kitana

Warner Bros & NetherRealm Studios have released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat X, revealing two new characters that have been added to the game’s roster: Kung Lao and Kitana. Mortal Kombat X releases on April 14th, and those who pre-order it will get Goro as a playable character. Enjoy! Continue reading Mortal Kombat X – New Gameplay Trailer Reveals Kung Lao & Kitana →

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Havoc DLC Pack Video Preview

Activision has released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the first DLC pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Havoc includes four new Multiplayer maps, a Multiplayer weapon and weapon variant, as well as the first chapter of Exo Zombies. Havoc releases on January 27th on Xbox LIVE, and will hit the PC at a later date. Enjoy! Continue reading Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Havoc DLC Pack Video Preview →

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – New Trailer Focuses On Patch 2.5 “Before the Fall”

Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. According to the company, this trailer offers a glimpse at three new dungeons, as well as the final chapter of the Crystal Tower storyline that sees adventurers traveling to the World of Darkness. This update offers the conclusion to the popular game’s main storyline in preparation for the upcoming release of HEAVENSWARD, the first major expansion releasing in Spring 2015, and is planned for a January 20th release. Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – New Trailer Focuses On Patch 2.5 “Before the Fall” →

Activision’s Technique For Real-time Subsurface Light Transport Calculations Showcased & Explained

Karoly Zsolnai has shared two videos in which he showcases and explains the benefits of Separable Subsurface Scattering. In case you’re wondering, SSSS is a novel technique for real-time subsurface light transport calculations for video-games by Activision-Blizzard. This technique was used in Activision’s next-gen characters, and hopefully will be further used in the latest games. Enjoy! Continue reading Activision’s Technique For Real-time Subsurface Light Transport Calculations Showcased & Explained →