Kotaku has spotted an interesting new video, in which we get a taste of Sonic the Hedgehog in first person mode. This video is similar to the one that was made for Super Mario Bros, though we have to admit that this ‘Sonic’ version feels a bit off. To be honest, Sonic game in first person mode would simply not work, and this video proves that SEGA’s platformer is not meant to be played via any other viewpoint, aside from the classic side-scrolling one of course. Still, it’s a unique concept so go ahead and take a look at least! Continue reading Sonic the Hedgehog In First Person Mode→
Siggraph 2013 is currently under way and Nvidia has showcased some impressive cloud techniques that it is currently working on. During its presentation, Nvidia showed some cloud based indirect lighting techniques that could be used in next-gen titles. Before jumping to early conclusions, this is not similar to what Xbox One and PS4 will be doing. Nvidia will be using its machines to boost the lighting effects, meaning that this technique will improve a game’s visuals. Or at least that’s what the green team aims to. Enjoy the video after the jump! Continue reading Nvidia Showcases Cloud Based Indirect Lighting At Siggraph 2013→
5 Lives Studios has released a new, technology, video for its upcoming strategy title, Satellite Reign, in which the company showcased the screen space raytraced reflections that will be utilized in it. 5 Lives Studios used an Intel i5 2500 with a GTX 560Ti and ran this tech demo at 1635×920 with 40FPS (in Editor mode which is said to be slower than the actual game). Enjoy! Continue reading Satellite Reign Will Support Screen Space Raytraced Reflections, New Gameplay Footage Revealed→
GOG.com and Interceptor Entertainment have released a video Q&A, in which Frederik Schreiber answers GOG.com users’ questions about Rise of the Triad. Rise of the Triad promises to keep the map layout of the old-school shooters, and to be as fun as its original version. Interceptor wanted to pay tribute to the old-school 90s FPS titles, and Rise of the Triad promises to be gory, fast, and fun. The game is scheduled for a July 31st release, exclusively on the PC. Enjoy! Continue reading Rise of the Triad Developer Q&A with GOG.COM→
Pearl Abyss has released a new teaser trailer for its amazingly looking MMORPG, Black Desert Online. According to the company, the first CBT has been delayed until this fall and the open beta is scheduled to happen in December. Black Desert Online looks great, and there is no stretch to say that it sports some of the best visuals we’ve seen so far in an MMO game. Enjoy! Continue reading Black Desert Online Sports Next-Gen Visuals, Gets A Teaser Trailer→
Square Enix has released a new trailer for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, in which the Japanese company gives us a tour of the lower level dungeons found in this upgraded version of its MMORPG. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is currently in a beta phase and is scheduled for release on August 27th 2013, for both PS3 and PC, and will be coming to PS4 in 2014. Enjoy! Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Dungeon Crawl, Part 1→
A lot of gamers claim that Ride To Hell: Retribution is the worst game of this generation. However, we are not sure whether we should give this award to Deep Silver’s title or to Fast & Furious Showdown. Well okay, after the video – that was shared by YouTube’s member ‘motdef’ – we have to admit that Eutechnyx’s title is a bit worse than Activision’s racer. So go ahead and find out why this is considered among the worst games that have been released in the past few years! Continue reading Ride To Hell: Retribution Is Perhaps The Worst Game Of This Gen, Hilarious Video Emerges→
BeamNG has released a new video from its first racing game that is currently under development. This racing game is in alpha build, will be powered by Torgue 3D – as well as the amazing next-gen physics engine of BeamNG – and there isn’t any ETA as of yet. BeamNG aims to release first its physics solution, so here is hoping that it won’t have a negative impact to the game itself. Kudos also to YouTube’s member ‘RecycledSpoons’ for the second gameplay footage. Oh, and you can find some car crashes if you visit nadeox1’s YT channel. Enjoy! Continue reading BeamNG Showcases Its First Racing Game That Will Be Powered By Its Next-Gen Physics Engine→
Nvidia promises to redefine mobile gaming – and what gamers can expect from mobile devices – with its next-generation mobile system chip that is based on Kepler, Project Logan. In order to showcase what its next-gen mobile devices will be able to achieve, the green team has released videos of its Ira and Island tech demos, running in real-time on a reference tablet. In short, this is something you need to see, so make sure to give them a go! Continue reading Mobile Devices Going All Out – Nvidia’s Next-Gen Ira & Island Demos Running On Project Logan→
2K Games has released a new live action trailer for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, in which fans got to decide what would actually happen at the end of it. With 51% of the votes, fans have decided by an incredibly narrow margin to have Agent Ennis Cole grab the bottle instead of the gun.The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is planned for an August 23rd release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading The Bureau: XCOM Declassified – Agent Ennis Cole: The Decision→
