“A Virtually Limitless Amount of Insane Guns to Collect!” in The Shooter RPG: MOON RIFT
Friday, 10th May 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: android, borderlands, guns, iOS, limitless, Moon Rift, ouya, PC, randomly generated, RPG, Sam Hutcher, shooter, trillions
Written by: Craig Hunter
Moon Rift is a 2.5D platformer shooter with a “virtually limitless amount of insane guns to collect!” The game is currently in development by sole creator Sam Hutcher and will be releasing for Android and iOS later this year, followed by PC, Linux, OUYA and Mac releases.
Think a 2.5D Borderlands-like experience with random levels and procedurally generated enemies. “I wanted to focus a little more on the old school RPG feel, Hutcher tells us. “I would have to say game draws a lot of inspiration from games like Zelda or the old Final Fantasies, as well as the shoot em up games like Borderlands.”
SMB3 and Kirby’s Adventure Inspired Platformer SUPER UBI LAND Coming To Wii U This Summer
Tuesday, 23rd April 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: Andrew Augustin, Calum Bowen, Climate Island, Dr. Terrestrial, exclusive interview, linux, mac, Matthew Jones, nintendo, PC, platformer, SMB3, Super Ubi Land, The Adventures of Kirby, wii u
Written by: Craig Hunter
Super Ubi Land is a 2D platforming game that takes cues from Super Mario Bros. 3 and The Adventures of Kirby. Players will take control of an alien known as Ubi on his journey to rebuild his wrecked space ship and return to his home land. In your way will stand 35+ levels of colorful, hand drawn platforming goodness, the evil Dr. Terrestrial, as well as a number of other interesting boss battles. Having already reached its Kickstarter goal, the 2 man dev team consisting of programmer Andrew Augustin, writer Matthew Jones have tapped Two Brothers composer Calum Bowen to score the game.
You can check the game’s awesome theme song and some gameplay footage as well as our exclusive interview with Augustin below.
Ken Levine’s Overlooked PC Horror Gem, SYSTEM SHOCK 2, Comes to GOG Today
Thursday, 14th February 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: game, GOG.com, Horror, Ken Levine, Night Dive, PC, release, RPG, Stephen Kick, System Shock 2
Written by: Jeff Nau
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If you’re a fan of cult-ish, late 90′s PC sci-fi gaming, you might have heard of Ken Levine’s System Shock 2. If you’re a regular visitor to online gaming site GOG.com, you may also have heard that SS2 is the most oft- requested game in the site’s history.
Continue reading “Ken Levine’s Overlooked PC Horror Gem, SYSTEM SHOCK 2, Comes to GOG Today” »
New République Developer Diary and Screenshots [Video]
Monday, 4th February 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: camouflaj, developer, development, funded, game, like, PC, république
Written by: Craig Hunter
Back in May, Camouflaj raised over $500,000 on the Kickstarter campaign for the development studio’s new mobile/PC stealth game, République.
Since then the team has been hard at work polishing the experience and today we have some new screenshots in the gallery below, which give us an up-to-date look at what they have been up to since the game was last shown to the public 8 months ago.
We also have a developer diary video below that goes over things like “the creative development of a community-funded game and the art needs of bringing the world of ‘Metamorphosis’ to life.” Continue reading “New République Developer Diary and Screenshots [Video]” »
Resident Evil Revelations is Coming to PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC for $49.99
Tuesday, 22nd January 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: 360, evil, mode, PC, players, resident, Revelations, version
Written by: Craig Hunter
Capcom announced today that it is bringing Resident Evil: Revelations to the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii U and PC on May 21 in North America and May 24 in Europe (via AllGamesBeta). Check out the launch trailer below.
Resident Evil: Revelations originally released for the Nintendo 3DS about a year ago and this slightly discounted version will introduce HD graphics as well as a number of other additions when the game hits consoles and PC later this year.
The game will come to retail for the 360, PS3 and Wii U and will run you $49.99. Capcom said there will be day one digital download versions for Playstation 3 and PC users with plans to make a digital version available on the Xbox 360 and Wii U at a later point.
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All The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC Is Finally Coming To PS3 In February
Friday, 18th January 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: dawnguard, DLC, dragonborn, February, Hearthfire, PC, ps3, release, skyrim
Written by: Craig Hunter
It seems to have been an uphill battle for the folks at Bethesda trying to get Skyrim’s DLC over to the Playstation 3.
A post on the Bethblog has announced that the company is finally bringing The Dragonborn, Dawnguard and Hearthfire over to the PS3 (via Eurogamer).
The post says that PC users will also be able to get their hands on The Dragonborn DLC next month as well.
Continue reading “All The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC Is Finally Coming To PS3 In February” »
Wait No More…Zeno Clash 2 Gets Spring Release Date
Wednesday, 2nd January 2013Posted in Preview
Tags: ace, game, like, original, PC, players, PSN, XBLA, Zeno Clash 2
Written by: Craig Hunter
Back in 2009 a game called Zeno Clash released on Steam and then on Xbox 360 in 2010. Having garnered quite a following along the way the game’s developer ACE Team have now announced that the sequel Zeno Clash 2 will be coming this spring to PSN, XBLA and PC. ACE was previously responsible for games like Zeno Clash and Rock of Ages.
Zeno Clash is a first person beat’em up with some elements of FPS gameplay as well. The game takes place in the world of Zenozoik, and follows protagonist Ghat, who is being hunted by his own vengeful family as they journey through artistic and weird environments.
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Resident Evil 6 Major Gameplay Update, PC Version Announced
Monday, 17th December 2012Posted in Preview
Tags: available, better, camera, capcom, PC, qte, Resident Evil 6, update, version
Written by: Craig Hunter
Today Capcom has launched a new update coming to Resident Evil 6 along with the announcement of the PC version coming in March of next year (via GI).
The update includes changes to the game’s infamous camera, co-op and various modes. Capcom seems to be answering some of the community’s biggest complaints about the title with QTE assist and stage selection on top of the aforementioned camera adjustments. Now players will be able to zoom the game camera in and out at will as well as having “the option to automatically complete most QTE events.”
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Go Crazy: Ubisoft Officially Abandons DRM for PC Games
Thursday, 6th September 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: DRM, games, hacking, PC, ubisoft
Written by: Paul Nyhart
Hallelujah…
In an interview with Rock, Paper, Scissors today, Ubisoft’s Worldwide Director for Online Games confirmed that they will be doing away with DRM for their PC games.
We have listened to feedback, and since June last year our policy for all of PC games is that we only require a one-time online activation when you first install the game, and from then you are free to play the game offline. Continue reading “Go Crazy: Ubisoft Officially Abandons DRM for PC Games” »
Daily Gaming: BMW Rolls Out What Could Be The Greatest Gaming Mouse Of All Time
Friday, 31st August 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: accessories, BMW, gaming, gaming mouse, mouse, PC, ultimate mouse'
Written by: Paul Nyhart
It’s being called the “Ultimate Gaming Mouse” which is not to be confused with our Ultimate Gaming Machine (which may or may not have said mouse as one of it’s features in the near future).
The Ultimate Gaming Mouse is quite fittingly designed by BMW, the maker of the “Ultimate Driving Machine.” While this one doesn’t hug the road, it does promise to make PC gaming that much more precise and perhaps convert fanboys away from consoles making them forget joysticks and triggers forever.
The mouse is officially referred to as the Thermaltake Level 10 M — designed by BMW design works in partnership with computer peripheral manufacturer Thermalake. Continue reading “Daily Gaming: BMW Rolls Out What Could Be The Greatest Gaming Mouse Of All Time” »
DAILY GAMING: Minecraft Mod Adds Improved Shadows and Water
Monday, 30th July 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: 3 million, beta, graphical, Minecraft, mods, movement, PC, shaders, Sonic Ether, water, XBLA
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Minecraft has grown to be hugely popular with its blocky, throw back appearance but it looks as though some amazing mods are introducing a couple new updates to the graphical presentation of the title.
Minecraft recently broke the record for the fastest selling title on XBLA so we aren’t sure it really needs any help but the updated visuals certainly add a new dimension to the world. Minecraft has sold over 3 million copies on XBLA alone. Continue reading “DAILY GAMING: Minecraft Mod Adds Improved Shadows and Water” »
DAILY TECH: Valve Chief Calls Windows 8 an Epic Fail, “Catastrophe” That Will Drive Away Game Makers
Thursday, 26th July 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Technology
Tags: catastrophe, fragmentation, gave newell, intel, market, PC, ui, valve, Windows 8
Written by: Jeff Nau
If there’s someone I least expected to come out hating on Windows so adamantly, it’s Valve‘s software chief.
I dunno why — it has nothing to do with him pocketing about $13 million working for them, which in turn enabled him to start up Valve. But man, he really blasted them on the whole Windows 8.
Yet that’s exactly what Gabe Newell has already labeled the new Windows: “(It’s) a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space,” to be exact.
He also believes Continue reading “DAILY TECH: Valve Chief Calls Windows 8 an Epic Fail, “Catastrophe” That Will Drive Away Game Makers” »
Final Fantasy 7 For PC Re-Release Leaks
Thursday, 21st June 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy gameplay, Final Fantasy VII, google, Google Cache, PC, Phoenix Down, Player character, Square Enix
Written by: Craig Hunter
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It looks like Final Fantasy 7 is getting an updated PC release, according to Joystiq. A Google cache of the site finalfantasyviipc.com shows evidence of the title’s re-release. Final fantasy 7 was originally released for the PC in 1998.
The game will include several upgrades in terms of both modern day support, as well as some minor adjustments to gameplay mechanics. The release is also said to include a brand new achievement system that lets you “show off your in-game accomplishments and put your gaming skills to the test” with 36 achievements to unlock. Continue reading “Final Fantasy 7 For PC Re-Release Leaks” »
That Giant Killer Robot Is Really Just a Gaming PC!
Friday, 1st June 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: giant, mod, PC, robot
Written by: Jeff Nau
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At first what looks like a variation on those giant reject Hunter-Killers from the Terminator movies appears from the shadow, complete with mini-gun, giant omniscient eye, and of course a very threatening and very armored stature. But it only wants to play! Or be played, I guess.
Seriously it looks sort of like a much more sinister Johnny 5 from Short Circuit, only with more attitude and of course that big f*cking gatling gun. Kotaku gives us the tech specifics — namely, that Continue reading “That Giant Killer Robot Is Really Just a Gaming PC!” »
Blizzard’s Diablo III Open Beta Weekend Kicks Off Today
Friday, 20th April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: April 20, battle.net, beta, blizzard, Diablo III, download, mac, May 15, open beta weekend, PC
Written by: Craig Hunter
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If you haven’t yet been able to get your hands on Diablo III in one of its closed rounds of beta testing, you’ll be happy to learn that Blizzard announced today an Open Beta Weekend for both Mac and PC users that will simultaneously be a server stress test to prepare for the May 15 launch date.
The open beta weekend officially kicked off at 12:01 PDT today, April 20, and will last until April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. PDT. All you’ll need to participate is a valid Battle.net account, which you can easily create here if you haven’t already. Continue reading “Blizzard’s Diablo III Open Beta Weekend Kicks Off Today” »
Dark Souls Officially Confirmed For PC, Coming August 24th
Wednesday, 11th April 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: August 24, Dark Souls, From Software, Games for Windows Live, Namco Bandai, PC, Prepare To Die Edition
Written by: Craig Hunter
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Fans asked for it and today Namco Bandai finally delivered with the official announcement of Dark Souls for PC at an event in Las Vegas. The new edition is a result of a petition from gamers to port the game, which was originally released in October on consoles, to PCs.
The petition was originally published in early January of this year and since received over 90,000 signatures, which is apparently enough to convince Namco Bandai to release the port in both digital and physical releases this August. Continue reading “Dark Souls Officially Confirmed For PC, Coming August 24th” »
The Walking Dead Game Coming Next Month
Wednesday, 21st March 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: iOS, ipad, iPhone, PC, ps3, Rick Grimes, The Walking Dead, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
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The hit TV show The Walking Dead is being adapted into a game. The recent debut trailer (below) shows of a pretty amazing and interesting graphic style as well as what fans of the show have come to know and love. The title will be developed by Telltale Games. The company is previously responsible for other hit iOS games like Back to the Future and Monkey Island.
Although not much is known at this time about the actual gameplay details, it is Continue reading “The Walking Dead Game Coming Next Month” »
‘Angry Birds Space’ Trailer Features NASA Footage, Lands March 22
Thursday, 23rd February 2012Posted in Apple, Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: android, angry, birds, game, iOS, launch, march, nasa, national geographic, PC, Rovio, space
Written by: Craig Hunter
In case you thought Rovio didn’t have anywhere new to take the Angry Birds franchise, Kotaku has confirmed Angry Birds Space will be landing on Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices next month on March 22. Not only that, but we’ve also got the new trailer that Rovio used official NASA footage to make.
Andrew Stalbow Rovio’s North America general manager talked about the new game in an email to Kotaku:
“Our focus is to delight our fans and we’re excited to launch Angry Birds Space on multiple platforms. In the build up to launch, we’re going to make a global Continue reading “‘Angry Birds Space’ Trailer Features NASA Footage, Lands March 22” »
Proof Steam Is Keeping PC Gaming Alive [Infograph]
Thursday, 23rd February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming, Keeping it Real
Tags: apple, comparison, gamestop, gaming, infographic, PC, statistics, stats, steam, valve
Written by: Craig Hunter
In a day where consoles are king, and PC gaming is seemingly falling to the wayside, some recently released stats show us exactly how PC gaming is doing. The infographic shows us that PC gaming, thanks to Valve and Steam users, is just as important and popular as ever.
Analyzing Valve’s market share through Steam, the graphic (below) from VideoGameDesignSchools gives us an interesting perspective. With over 40 million Steam accounts (a tie with Xbox Live), Valve currently has approximately 51% of the digital game distirbution market, beating out closest competitors Amazon, Gamestop, and MS Games. Continue reading “Proof Steam Is Keeping PC Gaming Alive [Infograph]” »
Kojima Wants YOU! For The “Next” MGS, Coming to PCs And Consoles
Wednesday, 22nd February 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: console, engine, fox, hideo, kojima, Konami, MG5, mgs, PC, xbox
Written by: Craig Hunter
Taking the franchise even further outside just Sony platforms, Kojima Productions has seemingly announced development on a new MGS title that could see the franchise running on the PC in addition to consoles. Kojima and his team are recruiting new talent “to help develop next-gen game engine technology for use with the ‘FOX Engine’.”
A job listing on the Konami website titled, “BIG BOSS wants YOU! THE “NEXT” MGS”, said Konami will be attending the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco next month in search of fresh blood. ” Kojima Productions will be returning to the GDC Career Pavilion (March 6th – 9th) to search for skillful engineers, artists, and game creators…” (booth, #1914 – Career Pavilion)
With Kojima Productions currently working with fellow Japanese Studio Platinum Games on Metal Gear Rising, and its growing interest in collaboration, it seems as though Kojima has decided to create the “Next” Metal Gear Solid both in Japan and stateside. Continue reading “Kojima Wants YOU! For The “Next” MGS, Coming to PCs And Consoles” »
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