New “Combat” Gameplay Video Available for Omerta – City of Gangsters

Dec 03, 2012

Kalypso Media today released a new gameplay trailer for Omerta – City of Gangsters, the upcoming multiplatform title that combines challenging tactical combat with “criminal-styled” city building. In the new trailer, viewers will enjoy a firsthand look at the tactical, turn-based combat that will have players planning elaborate heists, drive-by’s and much more in this 1920’s era gangster title set for a 2013 release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.  With guns blazing, players will take over a realistically rendered Prohibition-era Atlantic City while also using their wits to manage illicit businesses, which bring in big money!

Download the new “Combat” video and take a look at the variety of historically accurate weapons, unique characters and realistic environments that all make combat in Omerta – City of Gangsters both challenging and exciting!

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Watch Agent 47 dress like Adam Jensen from Deus Ex: Human Revolution in DLC

Dec 03, 2012

IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, presents a new video to promote two pieces of downloadable content for HITMAN: ABSOLUTION available today.

In collaboration with Eidos Montréal, developers of the critically acclaimed DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION, the ‘Deus Ex Suit’ and ‘Deus Ex Zenith gun’ add-ons will allow HITMAN: ABSOLUTION players to dress Agent 47 in Adam Jensen’s iconic combat armor and use the Zenith handgun when competing in Contracts Mode.

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct game getting voices from The Walking Dead cast

Nov 30, 2012

As things are ramping up on the third season of AMC’s Emmy® Award-winning drama “The Walking Dead”, Activision and Terminal Reality are proud to announce that series stars Norman Reedus and Michael Rooker will reprise their respective roles as fan-favorites Daryl and Merle Dixon in their upcoming The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct. Their addition is central to developer Terminal Reality’s commitment to delivering an engrossing, original experience that stays authentic to the characters, tone and storyline of the series Entertainment Weekly called the “greatest thriller ever produced for television.”

In the game, players assume the role of the mysterious, crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon. This first-person survival title takes place within the universe of “The Walking Dead” and before the events of the AMC show, following Daryl and his brother Merle on a gruesome journey to reach the supposed safety of Atlanta as the world around them ends. Reedus and Rooker will bring life to their characters’ desperate, unforgiving struggle against limited resources, the nightmarish walkers and, perhaps, their fellow survivors…

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct video game will be available in 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC platforms. To pre-order or to find out more information, visit www.TheWalkingDeadBegins.com or ‘Like’ The Walking Dead on Facebook (facebook.com/TheWalkingDeadAMC).

Endless Space receives its Second Free Update: “Echoes of the Endless”

Nov 29, 2012

Developer Amplitude Studios and publisher Iceberg Interactive have announced today the launch of the second free add-on, Echoes of the Endless, for their acclaimed 4x strategy game Endless Space.

To celebrate this free content update, Amplitude Studios is announcing several gamer-oriented events and price drops. First, the Steam free weekend runs from today November 29, until Monday, December 3; second is a special Community Event; and third is a 50% discount off the retail price. Throughout the free Steam weekend, as more unique gamers play the game, special rewards will be unlocked. There are six hidden rewards, with the final reward being the Automaton Ship Models. More information about the Community Event can be found here.

GTA Vice City 10th Anniversary Trailer

Nov 29, 2012

To celebrate 10 years since the launch of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and its upcoming mobile release next week, we’re pleased to debut the new nostalgia-filled anniversary trailer.

Building upon the success of the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto III in 2001, the release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in 2002 pushed the open-world game series deeper into pop culture with a vibrant, neon-soaked city, a stunning celebrity voice cast and a loving, satirical look at the cultural excesses of the ‘80s.

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Deathstroke is the latest kombatant for Injustice: Gods Among Us

Nov 29, 2012

Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment unveiled Deathstroke as the latest addition to the growing cast of heroes and villains in Injustice: Gods Among Us, the upcoming DC Comics fighting game.  Known as a legendary assassin, Deathstroke utilizes a small arsenal of ranged and melee weapons to penetrate his enemies’ defenses.

Accompanying this all-new character reveal are screenshots and a gameplay video showing off Deathstroke’s combat moves and weapons.

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After a short delay, Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition is released for PC

Nov 28, 2012

Developer Overhaul Games announces that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition has been released, and it is now live on Beamdog.

The original Baldur’s Gate launched in 1998. With over 50 hours of epic gameplay, it quickly became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game series at that time.

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Divinity: Dragon Commander shows you the Facial Motion Capture process

Nov 28, 2012

Watch on as Larian Studios shows off behind-the-scenes footage of their new facial-motion-capture setup. Includes some in-game footage of the anticipated strategy game… and Farhang doing some terrifying voices and expressions.

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Tower Offense Returns to Android with “Anomaly Korea” from 11 bit studios

Nov 28, 2012

11 bit studios announced today that it will publish the next-generation tower offense strategy game “Anomaly Korea” on Google Play for the Android platform. “Anomaly Korea”, the sequel to the critically and commercially successful “Anomaly Warzone Earth”, brings back the award-winning “tower offense” gameplay and adds a host of new features and challenges.

“I’m very proud of the progress we’ve made with the Anomaly franchise,” said Grzegorz Miechowski, managing director at 11 bit studios, “I hope the fans and new players will have great fun playing it.”

In “Anomaly Korea”, the alien robots have returned to claim Korea. Players lead a squad into fierce firefights using Anomaly’s tactical planning and tactile touch controls to overcome the alien scum. New units and powers provide new ways to turn the tide of war, but new enemies await on the battlefields of Korea in 12 new missions and the new “Art of War” trials.

“Anomaly Korea” features:

• A sequel to the award-winning “Anomaly Warzone Earth”
• Think tactically across 12 new missions
• Deploy new player powers and units to take on new enemies
• Put your skills to the test in ‘Art of War’ mode
• Cutting-edge visuals and a stunning soundtrack with full voice acting
• Graphics optimized for today’s most powerful Android devices

“Anomaly Korea” will be available on Android devices soon.  An iOS version will be published in a partnership between 11 bit studios and Chillingo and will be available at the same time as the Android release.

Tropico 4: Gold Edition now available

Nov 28, 2012

Kalypso Media is pleased to release a new gameplay trailer forTropico 4 Gold Edition today – this one focusing on key NPC’s in the game. Today’s “Meet the Rogues” video features such offbeat characters as the ever-intellectual Miss Pineapple, the incredibly intolerable Sunny Flowers and the overbearing General Rodriguez. Each of these NPC’s will challenge your skills as a leader, tasking you with different missions to complete, while helping (or hindering) your island’s progress from backwater banana republic to global superpower. Download the new trailer now for a quick look at the humorous personalities that make Tropico 4 Gold Edition much more than a simple city-builder.

Tropico 4 Gold Edition is now available in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. 

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New Patch for MechWarrior Online brings Mech Customization including Camo Paint

Nov 28, 2012

Infinite Game Publishing and Piranha Games launched the long-awaited mega-update, “Camo Spec” today for the ultimate Mech simulator, MechWarrior Online. Included in Camo Spec is the ability to customize your Mech with various paint, patterns and cockpit items – allowing you to define your team  and set your style while you stomp to victory in the InnerSphere. Additionally, the patch grants players the heralded return of Bitching Betty, the official female cockpit voiceover from the original MechWarrior games. For Founders of MechWarrior Online an activation button has been added granting fans the option to choose when their premium time begins.

“Camo Spec brings to life a very important part of the BattleTech universe,” said Bryan Ekman. “With this new addition I’m excited to see a real evolution towards defining your own MechWarrior persona and bringing to life the richness of the past, present and future MechWarrior Online heroes.”

The first phase of the paint and pattern content allows fans to stand out with distinctive options available in the Mech Lab. Available now, the “Dazzle” pattern scheme can be applied to any Mech with more patterns in the pipeline, including the “Urban Block” and “Woodland” designs which will be live in the next few weeks. Additionally, the intimidating “Phraken” pattern is now available for the recently launched Cataphract Mech. With the different patterns and color schemes hitting the Mech Lab in coming weeks, the design possibilities for MechWarrior fans across the InnerSphere will be endless.

The Camo Spec content update also allows fans to decorate their home away from home with fun, custom items for their cockpit — including the beloved Hula Girl, colorful faction banners and other fun items. Each cockpit can host up to three pieces of décor (hanging, standing or mounted) which can be either earned or purchased, depending on the item. There’s no better way to make your Mech feel like home!

As part of the Camo Spec update, fans will be treated to a very familiar sound as the original voice “Bitching Betty” is back and awesome as ever in MechWarrior Online. Additionally, the new environment setting, Frozen City at Night, is now live: Tangle with your opponents as you dodge through the huge shadows, with very large shooting lanes as the fog has disappeared entirely. Frozen City at Night requires new strategies and tactics for your lances if you are going to maintain a stronghold in the area.

Sign up for MechWarrior Online and jump into the action immediately: www.mwomercs.com.

Mass Effect 3: Omega reunites you with Aria to retake the Space Station

Nov 27, 2012

Revisit one of the highest rated games of 2012* and one of the most beloved franchises of this console generation when Mass Effect™ 3: Omega launches today. This thrilling new piece of single player DLC expands upon the events of Mass Effect 3 by allowing players to return to the seedy and unsavory levels of Omega to fight alongside fan favorite Aria T’Loak. This new chapter in Commander Shepard’s journey will also add powerful weapons and introduce never-before-seen characters to the franchise.

Cerberus agent Oleg Petrovsky and his squadron have seized the infamous black market trade post known as Omega. As its self-proclaimed rightful leader, the legendary biotic Aria T’Loak plots her revenge to reclaim her domain by teaming up with Commander Shepard and another mysterious ally. They must put aside their differences and fight side-by-side to defeat the Illusive Man’s reign over the space station and free the enslaved people of Omega. In addition to the new story content, Mass Effect 3: Omega also includes two bonus weapons, the N7 Valkyrie Assault Rifle and Chakram Launcher, previously only available through pre-order promotions. 

Mass Effect 3: Omega will be available to download on Xbox LIVE® and Origin™ starting today and on PlayStation® Network in North America on November 27 and in Europe on November 28 for $14.99 or 1200 Microsoft Points.

[box_light]The Mass Effect franchise is one of the most highly decorated series in the history of games, having earned over 300 awards and 200 perfect scores from critics around the world. Mass Effect 3 launched in March to universal critical acclaim, receiving over 90 perfect scores and according to Metacritic.com, is currently the highest rated game of the year for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. For more information on Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect 3: Omega, please visit http://masseffect.com. [/box_light]

Kalypso’s DARK features Stealth, Action and Vampires in New Screenshots

Nov 27, 2012

Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Realmforge Studios are pleased to show off a selection of exciting new screenshots from DARK, the upcoming action-RPG for console and Windows PC.  The captivating new screenshots will give gamers a deeper look into the characters and environments found in DARK, as well as showcasing the game’s unique 3D cel-shaded art style.  DARK is a supernatural third-person stealth action game where players will explore the shadowy world of a vampire anti-hero as he fights against the forces of the GeoForge Corporation in an attempt to shed light to their dark secrets.  DARK is scheduled for release Q2 2013.

•  Stealth and action combine as players walk the world in darkness and silence, attacking their unsuspecting foes with supernatural fury
• Use powerful vampire abilities and hard-hitting melee attacks to defeat dangerous enemies — turn into a puff of smoke and disappear, or close with your foes in an instant!
• Powerful and intelligently controlled AI enemies mix the fantastic with the real-world. Battle police and elite special forces along with ghouls and other vampires
• Castles, museums, skyscrapers, nightclubs and more are rendered in stunning 3D cel-shaded graphics, beckoning the player to explore — but beware, powerful enemies hide everywhere
• RPG element mix with a compelling story – players will build up their skills through successful evasion and combat, while advancing the story through conversations with NPCs

Battlefield 3: Aftermath DLC Launch Trailer emerges

Nov 27, 2012

2 Dawn Games is on Sale Today and will have Free DLC

Nov 26, 2012

Following the news of Ravaged’s permanent price drop to $9.99 and its current Autumn Steam and Rain Digital Games sale at $4.99, 2 Dawn Games and Reverb Publishing today revealed a sneak peak at the three-month blueprint of downloadable content for the first-person shooter.

On Thursday, December 20, 2 Dawn Games’ first substantial content drop will hit Ravaged owners like a virtual Statue of Liberty crashing down on their heads. The busy development team plans to deliver three free DLC additions, the first of which will include a wild assortment of enormous vehicles, new guns, maps, and new tech features.

The developer also will make available a new character skin, exclusive to players who bought their game from EA’s digital platform, Origin. Ravaged is the very first Kickstarter-funded game to be featured on EA’s growing digital distribution site.