Okay everyone, you did see that coming, didn’t you? Well, it appears that DirectX 11.1 will be an API that is exclusive for Windows 8, just like DX10 was to Windows Vista and DX11 was to Windows 7 (well, that was until MS released a Vista version of it). This does not shock us at all, as Microsoft is simply trying to make everyone upgrade to its latest OS, by any means necessary. So say goodbye to it you die-hard Windows 7 users as MS is locking its DirectX API, an API that is essential for PC games. Continue reading Microsoft makes DirectX 11.1 exclusive to Windows 8, no support for Windows 7/Vista→
Square Enix has released a new CG video for Final Fantasy XIV that concludes the game’s storyline. This is the epic finale in which the Eorzean Alliance clashes with the Garlean Empire in a bid to deliver the realm from certain destruction. Make sure to watch it as we’re talking about a breathtaking CG cut-scene that is among the best we’ve ever seen. This is not the end for FF XIV though, as it will be re-launched in the form of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn. Enjoy! Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – End of an Era Trailer→
The latest Top 10 PC charts have been revealed and as we can see, Football Manager 2013 is still the best selling title on Steam’s digital and UK’s retail PC charts. Farming Simulator 2013 has also managed to maintain its position, whereas Guild Wars has lost one place. Borderlands 2, Dishonored and Skyrim have been resurrected and can be spotted on the third, fifth and ninth place, respectively. Continue reading Weekly Top 10 PC Charts; UK PC Retail and Steam Digital Charts [November 4th – 10th]→
Great news everyone as Gabe Newell has confirmed that Valve is currently developing the next-generation version of its Source Engine. A couple of days ago, member of /v/ (aka 4chan) visited Gabe Newell to wish him happy birthday. 4chan’s members brought with them a huge birthday card and Newell had to pay $2.5 for the key to unlock it. After that hilarious event – and Newell wearing a combat helmet that was his birthday present – Valve’s co-founder talked a bit with the fans about the company’s plans. Continue reading Gabe Newell confirms that Source 2 Engine is under development→
Today we bring you new shots from the works of Skyrim modders Goliatron, UnitedStrafes, VictoriaG, 14TonyStewart20, Elixsur, MrMaestrodeluxe, BugNexus, OurDestiny, Sideshow95, AurianaValoria1, wraith132, Nightskia, Modd3r, wolfstryder, athirst4blood, Grace Darkling and Zerofrost. The highlight of this week is Zerofrost’s models, based on the anime Bleach. Unfortunately, those models have not been released yet but as we can see, Zerofrost has already done an amazing work. Enjoy! Continue reading Weekly Skyrim Gallery [November 4th – 10th]→
Today we bring you new images and videos from the CryEngine 3 modders Richmar1, darkchazz, chicken, OCASM, CrydaVinci, EliteGhost, ReVan1199, xDajjaDx, MacGee, matthewhxq, Psylo6b and Carrion-Crow. Today’s highlight is OCASM recreation of Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes’ scene, a scene that showcases the new cloths physics effects with which the modder has been experimenting with. Naturally, this scene does not feature any imported (or recreated) characters. Enjoy! Continue reading Weekly CryEngine 3 Gallery [November 4th – 10th]; MGS Ground Zeroes scene recreated in CE3→
IO Interactive released today the seventh part of the ‘Introducing’ video series, allowing us to meet ‘the Ultimate Assassin’. Hitman: Absolution is currently planned for a November 20th release on PC, X360 and PS3, and will be powered by the Glacier 2 technology, a new engine that promises to deliver with a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design. The game will also use Shroud to create real-time dynamic interactive clothing and soft-body physics effects. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Introduction Series – Ultimate Assassin Trailer→
Kalypso Media and Digital Reality announced that Sine Mora, the stunning “shoot ’em up” that won rave reviews when released on console, is now available via digital download for Windows PC! To celebrate the digital release of Sine Mora, Kalypso Digital is making available an exciting trailer for the game, which shows off Sine Mora’s amazing HD visuals – including gigantic bosses, stunning weapons and unique enemies. Grab the new trailer and prepare to be impressed by the game that’s re-defining the “Shmup” genre with incredible visuals, 3D environments and time-bending elements. Continue reading Sine Mora Is Now Available On The PC→
Remember our previous coverage on the glitches that can be introduced on a number of games by their physics engines? Back then, the most hilarious thing was undoubtedly Skate 3. It appears though that Sleeping Dogs is trying really hard to steal Skate 3’s thunder, as YouTube’s member ‘barth3z’ has uploaded a video that is packed with various physics and AI glitches from it. Special thanks to our reader GhostRiderLSOV for spotting it. Enjoy! Continue reading When Physics Engines Go Wrong – Sleeping Dogs In An Attempt To Steal Skate 3’s Thunder→
