Avalanche Studios’ teasers were from a Steampunk-style title that is currently on hold

Just Cause 2
Back in February, we informed you about some teasers from a game that was supposedly being developed by Avalanche Studios, the team behind the Just Cause series and the F2P title, TheHunter. Our guess – back then – was that those teasers were either from a Mad Max game (a rumored game that is said to be under development) or from Just Cause 3. However, it seems we were wrong. Continue reading Avalanche Studios’ teasers were from a Steampunk-style title that is currently on hold

Final Fantasy VIII Steam Achievements Spotted, Magazine Famitsu Confirms PC Re-Release

Final Fantasy 8
Despite the fact that Final Fantasy VII PC has been around for ages, Square Enix decided to release – a couple of months ago – a remastered version of it with some game boosters, achievements and proper compatibility for the latest operating systems. Disappointingly enough, this remastered version did not feature improved visuals, however it seems that yet another FF classic title will receive this very same treatment. Continue reading Final Fantasy VIII Steam Achievements Spotted, Magazine Famitsu Confirms PC Re-Release

Putty Squad Coming To Almost All Platforms this Summer

Putty Squad
System 3 announced the return of gaming’s most loved – that most of you don’t even remember of have not met yet – stretchy blue blob this Summer, in the re-imagined platform action-adventure title called Putty Squad. The critically acclaimed Putty Squad first made its way on gamers screens on the Amiga in 1992 and now the old-school hero, Putty, returns to celebrate System 3’s 30th year anniversary. Continue reading Putty Squad Coming To Almost All Platforms this Summer

GDC Europe 2013 – New Details For August Event – Crytek, CD Projekt Added As Board Members

GDC Europe 2013
The organizers of this August’s GDC Europe, the leading and largest European game development conference, have announced a record number of talk submissions for the 2013 show, with more than 275 talks, up 25% on last year’s total. Continue reading GDC Europe 2013 – New Details For August Event – Crytek, CD Projekt Added As Board Members

4A Games Explains The Lack Of A FOV Slider; “not as simple a thing to implement as it might appear”

Metro Last Light
After addressing the Ranger Mode DLC issue, 4A Games and Deep Silver decided to shed some light on why Metro: Last Light does not feature any FOV slider. According to the devs themselves, a Field Of View slider is not ‘as simple a thing to implement as it might appear‘. Continue reading 4A Games Explains The Lack Of A FOV Slider; “not as simple a thing to implement as it might appear”

The Brothers Rapture – Full Length BioShock Short Film Released

Bioshock
A couple of days ago, we informed you about ‘The Brothers Rapture’, a fan-made film inspired by Irrational Games’ Bioshock. As promised, the team has released today the full length movie that can be viewed below. As its description reads, before the underwater city of Rapture collapsed beneath itself and Splicers roamed its flooded halls, men and women thrived as they explored beyond the limits of their creative and scientific achievements. This short film tells the story of the brothers Charles and Arthur as they come to realize the true cost of art and power without boundaries. Enjoy! Continue reading The Brothers Rapture – Full Length BioShock Short Film Released

Nvidia’s Project SHIELD Is Now Called… SHIELD, Shots From Its Final Design Revealed

Nvidia Shield
Nvidia announced today that its upcoming handheld, Project SHIELD, will be now called just SHIELD. In addition, the company has revealed some shots – via its official FB page – showcasing the final design of the handheld that can be viewed below. SHIELD is said to play both Android and PC titles. Continue reading Nvidia’s Project SHIELD Is Now Called… SHIELD, Shots From Its Final Design Revealed

‘8bit Nostalgia’ Is The Most Beautiful Video You’ll See This Week, Puts Chip & Dale Against Everyone

8bit nostalgia
Our reader ‘Ntomada1999’ has informed as about this amazing Russian 8-bit nostalgia video. And quite frankly, this is perhaps the most beautiful thing you’ll see this week (provided you are fans of classic 8-bit games). This video puts Chip & Dale against – literally – everyone. And when we say everyone we mean… everyone. In this short clip, Chip & Dale fight Sub-Zero, Sonic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Contra, Battletoads, Bomberman, etc. It’s really an amazing mashup, so make sure to watch it! Continue reading ‘8bit Nostalgia’ Is The Most Beautiful Video You’ll See This Week, Puts Chip & Dale Against Everyone