Miner Wars 2081 is currently slated for release on the second half of 2012

Keen Software has revealed that the official release date for Miner Wars 2081 is scheduled for second half of 2012. The company will announce a ‘more specific’ release date once they arrive at the final test phase. Rather than releasing quickly and all of a sudden, Keen Software would like to ensure the game has been polished and handles well. Instead of rushing to meet the deadlines, they want to move forward with a ‘will release when it is finished’ mentality. Continue reading Miner Wars 2081 is currently slated for release on the second half of 2012

Sonic 2 HD Project – Alpha Version Released

Man, we’re so happy to bring you this little gift. Forget whatever you’re doing Sonic fans and download the alpha version of the Sonic 2 HD Project. Quick, go ahead and grab it while you still can because we all know that SEGA might send a C&D message to the team. Download links might get removed, so download and spread the word. Sonic 2 HD Project is coming and you can view below some screenshots, as well as its download link. Continue reading Sonic 2 HD Project – Alpha Version Released

F2P Age of Empires Online is now available on Steam

Great news for all strategy fans as Age of Empires Online, the next installment of this legendary series that is free-to-play, is now available on Steam. Developed by Gas Powered Games and Robot Entertainment, Age of Empires Online is the next chapter in the best-selling Age of Empires PC game franchise.The game features two of the greatest ancient civilizations–the Greeks and Egyptians–and offers more than 40 hours of gameplay for free. Naturally, there is some available day-one DLC for it and those interested can purchase the Pro Persian Civilization, the Premium Egyptian Civilization and the Premium Greek Civilization. Continue reading F2P Age of Empires Online is now available on Steam

Massive Dino D-Day Update Released; adds medkits to all maps, improves hit detections, fixes crashes

800 North and Digital Ranch have released a massive new update for their online dino game, Dino D-Day. This update comes with lots of major fixes, rebalance tweak to the game’s dinosaurs, adds medkits to all maps, improves hit detection with various dinos, fixes several crashes, includes new Medic functionality and features significant changes to the Compy. The update will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and you can view the complete changelog below. Enjoy! Continue reading Massive Dino D-Day Update Released; adds medkits to all maps, improves hit detections, fixes crashes

New DOTA 2 Beta Update adds Lone Druid and enables Lycan in Captain’s Mode

Valve has released a new beta update for their action real-time strategy fantasy strategy game , DOTA 2. This update comes with the addition of Lone Druid, various fixes for the game’s bots, a decreased darkness of fogged areas and the ability to use Lycan in Captain’s Mode. As always, the update will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and you can view its complete changelog below. Enjoy! Continue reading New DOTA 2 Beta Update adds Lone Druid and enables Lycan in Captain’s Mode

Epic Mickey 2 is coming to the PC

Okay guys, this is not a joke. Epic Mickey 2 is coming to the PC. Yeap, we are not joking and that was revealed in the Paris conference that took place today, by both Disney and Junction Point Studios. In that very same conference, it was confirmed that the title will hit streets on September 26th in Europe for Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. We don’t know whether the PC version will be delayed or not. Hopefully we’ll get an official announcement about the PC version in the coming days, so stay tuned for more. Continue reading Epic Mickey 2 is coming to the PC

Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is now available on Steam; priced at only 9.99 euros

Paradox Interactive and Radioactive Software released today Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, their hybrid multiplayer Third-Person Shooter (TPS)/Real-Time Strategy (RTS) game. Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is currently priced at only 9.99 euros at Steam and brings fast paced action to the PC in an alternate reality version of the Civil War. Radioactive Software will continue to support the game after launch and further develop the editor as well as add tools for players to mod the game and become creators themselves. Continue reading Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is now available on Steam; priced at only 9.99 euros

New Gotham City Impostors Update comes with FOV Slider

Warner Bros and Monolith have released a new update for Gotham City: Impostors. This new update comes with a number of fixes and the addition of a FOV slider, additinoal checks to ensure save data is not corrupted/stats are not lost and the implementation of ping thresholds that scale down if a player is unable to find a matchmaking session in their current range. This update will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and you can view its complete changelog below. Enjoy! Continue reading New Gotham City Impostors Update comes with FOV Slider

World of Mercenaries Announced; new F2P FPS that is powered by Unreal Engine 3

City Interactive has just announced World of Mercenaries, a new free to play AAA first person shooter currently in development exclusively for PC. Powered by Unreal Engine 3 and to be distributed digitally via Steam, World of Mercenaries is a skill based competitive FPS with stunning graphics, fluid controls, customizable weapons and focus on teamwork as a core element for player progression. Continue reading World of Mercenaries Announced; new F2P FPS that is powered by Unreal Engine 3

Ubisoft recommends a gamepad for AC3 PC, gamers request proper keyboard and mouse control scheme

I have to give my thanks to Sid Spyker for bringing this to my attention. In Gamespy’s latest coverage of Assassin’s Creed 3, Creative Director Alex Hutchinson said that he doesn’t see Ubisoft investing hugely in a mouse and keyboard setup. Hutchinson thinks that if you want to play on PC and you want to play Assassin’s Creed, you’ ll definitely need a controller. My guess is that this recommendation is mainly to the complaints of a lot PC gamers for both Assassin’s Creed 1&2 (as well as Revelations). The main problem with them was a mouse acceleration isse that was quite noticeable. Continue reading Ubisoft recommends a gamepad for AC3 PC, gamers request proper keyboard and mouse control scheme