Ah, Hitman: Absolution. A Square Enix game that is ported to the PC by Nixxes. Awesome, right? After all, Nixxes was behind the PC version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a version that featured a lot of graphical options, a FOV slider, and took advantage of quad-cores. In all seriousness (and despite the fact that there was an annoying stuttering effect that was later fixed), Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a great PC port. Therefore, we were expecting Hitman: Absolution to blow us away. However, it did not. And did you know that the PC version suffers from console optimizations? Oh, you didn’t know that, right? Well keep reading to find out why Hitman: Absolution PC is not as good as DE: HR, Max Payne 3 or Sleeping Dogs. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – PC Performance Analysis→
Okay Tomb Raider fans, we got some good and some bad news for you today, as Crystal Dynamics global brand director, Karl Stewart, has answered a number of fans’ questions on his Twitter account. According to Karl, Tomb Raider will feature a regenerating health system and a Lara that will be unable to swim. How awesome is that, right? A Tomb Raider game in which our heroine regenerates (magically) her health and can’t swim. Oh the irony of crafting a game in a way to please casual gamers. Continue reading New Tomb Raider Details – 12-15 SP Length, Regenerating health system, Lara can’t swim→
Square Enix has released the fourth Heroes & Generals beta videolog, showing some of the latest changes taking place in the war-room and on the battlefield, including the new matchmaking service making it easier for new players to jump straight into the action. Developed by Reto-Moto, Heroes & Generals is a free, massive-scale WWII shooter combined with unique strategic control. Enjoy! Continue reading Heroes & Generals – Beta Videolog #4→
Square Enix has released a new video from the revamped, alpha, version of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn that showcases Gridania. The revamped version of FF XIV features better graphics and some new features. In FF XIV: A Realm Reborn, players will be able to use their skills from the start of battles, meaning that they won’t have to build up SP. Moreover, the game will sport a LevelSync feature, with which players will be able to drop down to their friends level to let them experience the game. Enjoy! Continue reading Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – The Black Shroud – Alpha Footage→
As we said a couple of days ago, the Contract mode of Hitman: Absolution could very well be its most exciting thing. And although we are pretty sure that you’re already aware of the official Deus Ex DLC, we are happy to inform you about a Deus Ex Contract mission (the first interesting Contract mission) that was released a couple of hours ago. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution gets its first interesting Contract Mission; Deus Ex Contract Mission Released→
Square Enix and IO Interactive today announced that Hitman: Absolution is now available for PS3, X360 and PC. The game follows Agent 47, a cold-blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he once trusted — and now hunted by the police — he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution Is Now Available→
Hitman: Absolution was bashed from various PC gaming portals/magazines (RockPaperShotgun and PCGamer are two of them). Seems, however, that Square Enix is trying its best to tempt everyone into actually getting this new Hitman game, by completely removing the online pass requirement for the game’s Contracts mode. This means that Contracts will be available to all owners of Hitman: Absolution for free. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Contracts Mode Available To All Owners For Free→
Square Enix has released the launch trailer of Hitman: Absolution. Hitman: Absolution promises to deliver a cinematic experience in a living breathing world, where player choice is paramount. According to its press release, players will be able to experience unique disguise gameplay, improvised weapons and a myriad ways to take out a target. The game is scheduled for release across North America, Europe and PAL territories on November 20th for PC, PS3 and X360. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Launch Trailer→
Great news for Lara fans, as the isometric version of Lara’s adventures, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, is now available and playable for free on your browsers. This is an interesting move from Square Enix, as Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is considered among the best downloadable games. Continue reading Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Is Now Playable For Free On Your Browsers→
