We’ve said a lot of times that cut-scenes and quick-time events should be avoided. A couple of days ago, we informed you about Crytek’s plans for Crysis 3 and in that story, we expressed – for one more time – our opinion about the quick-time and scripted events. And we are happy to see the developers of Amnesia: The Dark Descent backing our claims. According to Frictional’s Thomas the biggest culprit for the lack of agency in most horror games are the cut-scenes. Damn straight right. Continue reading Frictional Games believe that cut-scenes are the biggest culprit for the lack of agency→
Oh man, now that’s a true classic game. Crystal Dynamics’ Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver has been re-released on GoG and is priced at 5.99 euros. As with all GoG titles, Soul Reaver is compatible with both 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. In case you have not played this classic game, players take the role of Raziel, one of Kain’s lieutenants. Raziel has been “blessed” with something no other vampire has, wings. Kain, being evil and jealous vampire, punished Raziel for this gift. Jealous Kain tore off Raziel’s wings and cast him down into the Lake of the Dead. A millenium has passed while Raziel lay forgotten before he is brought back to existence by The Elder God. He becomes a soul reaver with one purpose and one purpose only: to kill Kain. Continue reading Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver is now available on GoG→
As we said in our John Carmack story earlier today, Pete Hines hinted last month that we’d be getting (in April) some interesting news about both Skyrim and RAGE. Although there hasn’t been anything for RAGE, Bethesda revealed this month that Skyrim would be getting Kinect support for X360. Naturally, Skyrim fans have been waiting to hear something about the rumored DLC of Bethesda’s RPG and we are happy to report that we might get new info – and perhaps footage from it – next week. Continue reading Skyrim DLC News Coming Next Week… Hopefully; STALKER IP rights might have been acquired by Bethesda→
Black Market Games’ Aaron Donaghey has just informed us about the release of their indie game, Dead Hungry Diner. Dead Hungry Diner is a fun and fast paced action-puzzler with a fresh approach to restaurant management. Players can guide Gabe and Gabby, the orphan twins, and discover the secrets of Ravenwood village. The game features more than 50 levels and two game modes of a monster feeding frenzy. Continue reading Dead Hungry Diner Released→
Strategy First and indiePub are proud to present the high speed arcade racing game Fireburst to more than 40 million Steam users. If you order Fireburst between April 25 and May 2, 2012, you will receive a red hot 20% savings off of the regular $9.99 price. Fireburst is powered by the Unreal 3 engine and comes with Steamworks and twelve Steam Achievements. Continue reading Arcade racer ‘Fireburst’ is now available on Steam; New screenshots and trailer revealed→
Deep Silver released today the launch trailer of Risen 2: Dark Waters. In Risen 2: Dark Waters, the Inquisition dispatches the hero to seek a remedy against the monstrous sea creatures that are interfering with the shipping lines, thus cutting off the islands’ supplies. The pirates seem to know how to deal with these critters… but they are hardly cooperative. The game is slated for release tomorrow on the PC and on August 3rd for consoles. Enjoy! Continue reading Risen 2: Dark Waters – Launch Trailer→
Electronic Arts and DICE released today some new screenshots and a trailer for the Donya Fortress that will be featured in the Close Encounters DLC of Battlefield 3. This is the second gameplay trailer from the upcoming expansion pack Battlefield 3: Close Quarters and as we said, it showcases the map Donya Fortress in all its destructive glory. You can also see the new game mode Conquest Domination in action, being a mix of the tactical classic Conquest mode and the instant action gameplay featured on these tight maps. Battlefield 3: Close Encounters is slated for release this Summer. Enjoy! Continue reading Battlefield 3: Close Encounters Donya Fortress – New Screenshots & Trailer→
Black Bean Games and Milestone have today revealed some new details – and a trailer – about the core features of SBK GENERATIONS, their upcoming motorcycle racing title. SBK GENERATIONS is a huge experience set throughout four different seasons of the Superbike FIM World Championship, starting in 2009 and ending with this year’s 2012 season. Continue reading SBK Generations features real-time lightning, HDR, improved Emotion FX character animations→
Ah, the good old days of Quake 3. Those frantic deathmatches can’t be easily forgotten and a lot of gamers are currently enjoying them via Quake Live. However, it appears that some people wish for a next generation version of iD’s best multiplayer game. Well, we got some bad news as there won’t going to be one anytime soon. When a fan asked for a new Quake 3 game, John Carmack said that it would not happen. The reason behind it is quite simple. According to Carmack, QuakeArena does not translate well to game controllers – due to its fast movements – and is not newbie friendly for a console for a console triple-A title. Therefore, there are no plans for resurrecting or developing a remake of it for current generation systems. Continue reading John Carmack – QuakeArena not newbie friendly for consoles, RAGE native linux client could happen→
