Highlander Mech Now Available, does not feature Christopher Lambert

Apr 03, 2013

MechWarrior Online gets some ‘heavy metal’ today as the long-awaited fan-favorite, the Highlander Mech, is now available in the Mech Lab. Additionally, two exciting new game features have also gone live with this latest update – the ‘Air Strike’ and ‘Artillery Strike’ features.

The Air Strike feature allows a pilot to call in a fighter air strike on a targeted zone on the field of battle, dropping up to six bombs after a five second flight time delay. Each bomb rips 10 points of damage, striking a devastating blow on your enemy from above. The Artillery Strike option calls in a barrage of long-range artillery, with up to six shells shattering your foe with 10 points of damage.

New Thermal and Night Vision modes have been updated for players, and the new and extremely popular Testing Grounds have had some performance enhancements with the latest patch.

The full list of enhancements can be found here: http://mwomercs.com/game/patch-notes. Jump in and play for free now at www.mwomercs.com.

Cities in Motion 2 is Out Today

Apr 02, 2013

Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and qualifier for a frequent rider discount, today released Cities in Motion 2, the transit simulation and design game for PC and Mac from Colossal Order Ltd. Cities in Motion 2, which is available today at digital retailers worldwide, will challenge players with the task of designing, building, and maintaining an efficient and affordable mass transit network for a variety of growing, dynamic cities. A new launch trailer has also been released, offering a glimpse at new features in the sequel such as vivid day/night cycles, new vehicles and transit hubs, and more.

Don’t miss the train, watch the launch trailer for Cities in Motion 2 here:

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Defiance Launches Worldwide Today on PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3

Apr 02, 2013

Trion Worlds, the leading publisher and developer of premium games for the connected era, is proud to announce the launch of Defiance™, the groundbreaking futuristic online open world shooter for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. The Defiance Universe expands even further on April 15^th, with the premiere of Syfy Network’s Defiance series.

“We’re incredibly proud that after five years of development, we are bringing this ambitious project to life,” said Nathan Richardsson, VP of Development for Trion and Executive Producer of Defiance. “The game launch is just the beginning of a truly unique entertainment experience and, in a couple weeks’ time, you’ll be able to tune into Syfy to see the story unfold, the characters develop, and realize transmedia entertainment unlike ever before.”

In Defiance, thousands of players, who take on the role of an Ark Hunter, scour a transformed Earth in search of valuable alien technology. Each Ark Hunter can play to its strength, customizing special abilities as well as upgrading a huge variety of both modern and alien weaponry at its disposal. Players can hunt alone or with others as they engage in massive co-op boss battles and fierce multiplayer combat known as Shadow War, in addition to taking on dynamic missions in campaign mode while exploring this constantly evolving world.

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Grand Theft Auto V – The Box Art

Apr 02, 2013

Cover Art featuring the three lead characters Michael, Trevor and Franklin.

3DMark Benchmark Now Available on Android devices

Apr 02, 2013

The Android edition of 3DMark includes everything you need to accurately benchmark the performance of Android smartphones and tablets. Developed in cooperation with Broadcom, Imagination Technologies, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and other world-class companies, 3DMark is the ideal modern benchmark for over 1,000 Android devices.

What’s more, 3DMark scores can be compared across platforms. You can use 3DMark to test and compare the performance of devices running Android, iOS, Windows and Windows RT, and help your readers better understand how new devices compare with the alternatives.

Millions of PC gamers use 3DMark to tests the limits of their hardware. Now 3DMark is ready for a new generation of mobile gamers. Available today on Android and Windows, and coming soon to Windows RT and Apple’s iOS, 3DMark is the cross-platform performance benchmark for all your devices.

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Victoria II: Heart of Darkness Now Available for Pre-Orders

Apr 02, 2013

Nothing makes an empire feel complete like building a railway from Cairo to the Cape, but to do that you need to keep control of everything in between.Victoria II: Heart of Darkness will introduce new ways for you to grab and hold colonies in the mad scramble for Africa.

The new expansion to Paradox Development Studios’ classic 19th century grand strategy game is coming to PC on April 16, 2013 and will be available on major digital delivery platforms for $19.99.

As a bonus to those who pre-order Heart of Darkness, select retailers will be offering a Victoria I Complete—a gold edition of the original title that started it all—for free. Other retailers will offer 75% off Victoria titles, including Victoria II and Victoria II: A House Divided, with any pre-order of Heart of Darkness. To see a list of retailers and pre-order Heart of Darkness, please visit http://www.victoria2.com/game-info/buy-the-game

Take a look at the newly released trailer with gameplay footage here:

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THIEF – Out of the Shadows Trailer

Apr 02, 2013

Garrett, THE Master Thief is back with this announcement trailer for Eidos Montreal’s upcoming title: THIEF, in development for PC, PlayStation 4 and other next-generation consoles.

There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change.

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Forza Horizon gets Top Gear Car Pack for April

Mar 29, 2013

The April Top Gear Car Pack is coming to “Forza Horizon” on April 2, 2013, Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios announced today. Featuring six cars specifically selected by Top Gear Magazine team and Turn 10 Studios’ developers, the April Top Gear Car Pack for “Forza Horizon” includes two car models appearing for the first time: the 2012 Bowler EXR S and the 2011 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale Zagato as well as striking performance cars like the 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish. Included in the pack for free for all “Forza Horizon” fans is the ultra-rare 2002 BMW M3-GTR.

The April Top Gear Car Pack will be available for download on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 on Xbox LIVE for 400 Microsoft Points. Players who own the “Forza Horizon” Season Pass will be able to download the April Top Gear Car Pack for no additional cost.

The April Top Gear Car Pack includes: 

• 2011 Ford Transit SuperSportVan – The SuperSportVan is the latest creation in a long-standing series of Ford-built custom transit vans dating back to 1971. The 2011 Ford Transit SuperSportvan dons Le Mans bonnet stripes and an eye-catching livery on the outside. Inside is the 3.2-liter, 198-horsepower engine taken from the much larger Transit Jumbo. What’s the point? It’s a one-off design to show that Ford engineers can have fun too, and it was unveiled at the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, U.K. It also presents a vast canvas for designs and further customization for “Forza Horizon” fans.
• 1998 Mercedes-Benz AMG Mercedes CLK GTR – Only a street car in the loosest sense of the word, the CLK-GTR is nearly identical to its pure racing counterpart, which dominated the GT1 class at Le Mans so thoroughly that after a few wins no competitor wished to challenge it. Buying a CLK-GTR to use for lightning-quick grocery runs is a questionable plan, but for dominating your friends in Horizon’s Colorado, there are few street-licensable cars that can keep up, putting these drivers in a very exclusive club.
• 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish – With styling nods to previous Astons and a welcomed upgrade in the engine department, the new Vanquish retains much of the familiar Aston Martin grace, while still receiving a kick in the pants in performance. Its 565-horsepower V12 produces a pleasing growl and will zip the car past nearly everyone else on the highway, all while you bask in the Vanquish’s considerable interior creature comforts.
• 2012 Bowler EXR S – The Bowler EXR S is the result of the 2012 brand partnership between Land Rover and U.K.-based rally raid manufacturer Bowler. The striking all-terrain vehicle is fitted with a modified version of the Range Rover Sport’s supercharged 5.0-litre V8, and produces 550 bhp, giving it a top speed of more than 150 mph. The first Bowler designed for road use, the EXR S is equally at home in the deepest parts of Horizon’s back roads.
• 2011 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale Zagato – Combine traditional Alfa elegance with 600 horsepower of pure Dodge fury and what do you get? The 2011 Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale Zagato. This street-legal sports car features an 8.4-litre V10 and the kind of gorgeous curves you’d expect from Italian design center Zagato. In short, this one’s as easy on the eyes and as it is fun on the road.
• 2002 BMW M3-GTR (FREE Download) – The 2002 BMW M3-GTR is synonymous with rarity. As BMW puts it, “The GTRs (both race and street copies) were never sold to anyone. Only three street copies were built. Not all three were ever shown. A street copy was shown in the U.S. only once, and for less than an hour.” Little wonder, then, that this M3 is bound to be a prize for “Forza Horizon” players

Halo 4 new DLC, Forge Island comes early to Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Mar 29, 2013

Forge Island – which was revealed at PAX East – has passed the Certification process early and is now available to download on Xbox LIVE, at no additional cost to Xbox LIVE members. A massive new play space featuring islands known as the “Great Anvils”, Forge Island delivers three flat, modifiable areas that will give Forge creators both the acreage and new building assets to craft an infinite range of multiplayer maps for the Halo community to explore and enjoy.

Forge Island can be redeemed via the “Halo 4” in-game store, or via the Xbox LIVE marketplace.  Requires “Halo 4” game (sold separately) and 150MB storage. Xbox LIVE Gold membership (sold separately) required for online multiplayer.

Gears of War: Judgment gets a Limited Time Multiplayer Map and Execution Mode courtesy of MAXIM

Mar 29, 2013

Starting today, begin the executions courtesy of MAXIM and Epic Games with the first game add-on for “Gears of War: Judgment.” The DLC includes the return of the wildly popular multiplayer mode Execution and a new multiplayer map called Haven, which will be free for a limited time only.

In Execution mode, the objective of each team is to kill all members of the enemy team before the time limit runs out. The catch? Unless hit with a one-shot kill weapon like the Booshka, players go into a “Down But Not Out” state and will revive at the end of the bleed-out timer instead of dying. To finish the job, perform an Execution on a downed enemy.

In addition to the new mode and map, special playlists for both Haven and Execution will be available for Gearheads, offering 200% XP boosts for a limited time (VIP pass holders will receive 300% XP boosts in the VIP playlist).

PLEASE NOTE: You must download the DLC pack directly from the game’s title menu or the Xbox 360 dashboard. You can also add it to your download queue with this link via Xbox.com (Thanks @McCarron). The dialogue box prompting you to download the pack in the matchmaking menu is not functioning properly and will be fixed as soon as possible.

In addition to the DLC, the first title update will be going live today as well. Additional details can be found on Epic’s forum.

Twisted Pixel announces the ‘Twisted Bundle’

Mar 29, 2013

The Box Art

While there hasn’t been any release date set, or even a price. We do know that the bundle will contain The Maw, Splosion Man, Comic Jumper, and Ms. Splosion Man together.

And there’s this cool wallpaper:

Total War: ARENA is Creative Assembly’s New Free-to-Play Game in Development

Mar 28, 2013

During his session at GDC 2013 in San Francisco today, Lead Designer James Russell revealed a brand new title under development at the UK studio.

Total War™: ARENA will be CA’s first title in a F2P model, representing over a decade of strategy gaming expertise and a new spin-off for the Total War series. Offering players the chance to pitch history’s greatest commanders and their armies against each other in massive team-based battles, ARENA will focus entirely on online multiplayer, mixing elements of RTS and MOBA gameplay.

CA is looking for gamers to help craft their vision of a detailed, deep, multiplayer tactical experience. For more details on forthcoming Closed Beta Tests, sign-up at www.totalwar.com/arena.

Dungeon Hearts launches on Steam and iPad, will charm your pants off

Mar 28, 2013

Cube Roots and Devolver Digital have thrown down the gauntlet for puzzle game fans around the world and unleashed the spectacularly vibrant Dungeon Hearts on PC, Mac, and iPad. Devolver Digital’s newest indie release blends the strategic battle mechanics of a traditional JPRG with the frantic pace of a match-three puzzle game to create an imaginative and challenging experience unlike anything else. Combine dozens of different runes along the relentlessly flowing Fatestream and unleash powerful attacks and devastating combos on a colorful cast of foes. Strategy and speed are essential in conquering the Dark One as you build up your heroic team’s abilities and unlock special attacks and magical spells in this truly unique adventure.

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Nival celebrates 10th Anniversary with the Blitzkrieg series, sale on GOG.com

Mar 28, 2013

On March 28, 2003, Moscow based Nival released the first Blitzkrieg game. The work of a team of one hundred people, it became a landmark in the real-time strategy and World War II gaming, with its focus on historical accuracy with fast gameplay.

This original Blitzkrieg became the foundation for more than twenty commercial games from other developers, many diving even deeper into the greatest battles of WW2.  From the sprawling and bloody turning point of Stalingrad to the exhausting and frozen Talvisota on the Finnish front, developers and fans have used the Blitzkrieg games as the starting point for vivid game-based portrayals of history’s greatest conflict. Even today, countless user mods are being developed and improved – a decade long community project that is a point of pride for Nival and the Blitzkrieg team.

To celebrate Blitzkrieg’s ten year anniversary, both Blitzkrieg Anthology and Blitzkrieg 2: Anthology are being discounted 60% on GOG.com until March, 31st.

Ten years is a natural moment to celebrate a landmark in game history, but this is not simply living in the past. For the Blitzkrieg series, this is just a beginning…

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Ms. Splosion Man Finds Her Way to iOS, PC version coming soon

Mar 28, 2013

Though tragic, the destruction wrought by the escaped sentient plasma known only as Ms. Splosion Man looked to be contained to the lands of XBLA.  Big Science picked up the pieces, and that which was once sploded has been rebuilt.  Dangers that should never have been forgotten have faded into memory.  But today, Twisted Pixel Games announces terrifying news.  Ms. Splosion Man survives, and her outbreak will spread further than even the most dire forecasts had predicted, with a splode radius large enough to reach iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, once thought a safe haven against this agent of devastation.

Reports are trickling in from several sectors, hinting at mutations Ms. Splosion Man has undergone while travelling between the different platforms.

The iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch version sports new features like 6 Splosive Powerups, 1,500 Challenges, and 10 Tiers of Fame, all built on a completely revamped BEARD Engine optimized to bring smooth, fluid movement and control to touch screens.  On the Retina Display, Ms. Splosion Man is one of the most visually striking and beautiful platforming games the mobile market has to offer, taking full advantage of the latest hardware.  Three exotic worlds, 50 levels of gameplay, and all of the new features are available on the App Store today for $2.99.