The Creative Assembly has released a new let’s play video in which Studio Communications Manager Al Bickham’s Macedonian forces take on the might of Rome in a straight-up, open terrain skirmish match. In addition, Creative Assembly revealed that owners of Total War: ROME II will receive privileged access to the company’s F2P title Total War: ARENA when it becomes available. Continue reading Total War: Rome II Gets New Gameplay Video, Offers Privileged Access To Total War: ARENA→
The GDC Europe 2013 organizers have highlighted new conference sessions, including King.com’s postmortem on mega-hit Candy Crush Saga, Crytek on Crysis’s environmental art production, and Tale of Tales’s sneak peek at three new projects as the studio looks into its last and next 10 years. Continue reading GDC Europe 2013 – Candy Crush Saga, Crysis, Tale of Tales talks added→
Mossmouth announced that its unique platformer with randomized levels, Spelunky, is now available on Steam. The PC version of Spelunky is based on the HD version that was released recently on consoles and comes with new graphics, music, zones, monsters, items, traps, and secrets. Continue reading Spelunky Is Now Available On Steam→
Now this is mind-blowing. Modder ‘Soolie’ has released a must-have mod for Skyrim that adds pseudo-volumetric clouds to it. According to its description, these clouds are real 3D objects which will react to the current weather. These clouds will change in coverage and altitude depending on the current weather. As well as normal clouds, there are also rain clouds which you can see raining in the distance (at close distances they will look like fog). Continue reading Skyrim’s Visuals Overhauled – Mod Adds Real 3D Clouds→
Treyarch released a couple of days ago a video, hinted at the upcoming DLC of Black Ops 2. Back then, we thought that this DLC would be called Origins, however it appears that’s not the case. According to Black Ops 2’s Message of the Day, the next (and last) DLC will be called Apocalypse and will feature 4 new maps, as well as the Zombie ‘Origins’ chapter that was featured in that recently released trailer. Apocalypse is dated for August 27th on Xbox Live, and will appear a month later on both PS3 and PC. Continue reading Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Incoming DLC Will Be Called Apocalypse, Will Feature 4 Maps + New Zombies Chapter→
Well, let’s be honest here; we’d love to see a Half Life 2 movie. And since this isn’t going to happen anytime soon, we can only satisfy our need for something like that with the fan-made live action short films that have been released in the past few years. Thankfully, a new one got live today, featuring the gravity gun. This short film was written and directed by Sam and Niko, and was produced by Nick Veneroso. Enjoy! Continue reading This Live Action Fan Short Film Gives Us A Glimpes Of What A Half Life 2 Movie Could Look Like→
Indie fans, get ready to meet Cubetractor; a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic. Cubetractor won IGF China award for Best Game, and you can find a 15 minutes walkthrough below. Continue reading DSOGaming – Cubetractor – First 15 Minutes Walkthrough→
Square Enix today announced the final beta test and early access dates for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. According to the press release, new users will be able to participate in the final beta test on August 17th through the 19th, both for PC and PS3, giving players the opportunity to dive in to the massive-scale RPG’s final testing phase. In addition, fans that have pre-ordered the game will receive early access and be among the first to play the game beginning August 24th. Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Early Access and Final Beta Dates Revealed→
Tri Synergy has released an amazing new trailer for its upcoming space simulation title, X Rebirth, showcasing the scale of the game and the extraordinary attention to detail. X Rebirth brings a completely new beginning to the X series. Loyal fans of the X series and wet-behind-the-ears greenhorns will enter an unprecedented universe of incredible scope and detail. The game is currently planned for November 15th release on the PC. Enjoy! Continue reading X Rebirth Gets A Spectacular New Trailer→
Infernum announced today that during this year’s Gamescom, it will offer first glimpses into the brand new Frontier System of the fantasy MMORPG Dragon’s Prophet that will launch with more than 300 unique dragons, action-based combat and epic cross-server PvP battles on September 18th. Continue reading MMORPG Dragon’s Prophet To Be Showcased At Gamescom 2013→
