Deponia, an Indie Adventure game from Daedelic Entertainment hits PC and Mac

Aug 08, 2012

Rufus is not a pleasant guy. Ill-tempered and entirely too convinced of his own greatness, he lives at the edge of a small settlement somewhere in the most remote sector of the garbage-covered planet Deponia. He dreams of a better life in the floating cities of wealth and beauty high above the planet surface. When the angelic Goal falls from these privileged spheres down into a neighboring trash heap, Rufus sees his chance. He decides to bring the unconscious beauty back to her home. Only a vague hope of making it off Deponia at first, he soon formulates an unscrupulous plan, as he learns that he is a dead ringer for Goal’s upper-class husband. The planned handover soon dissolves into a wild chase full of twists, turns and mystifying mix-ups…

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GRID 2 revealed by Codemasters, coming in 2013

Aug 08, 2012

Codemasters today announced that GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed GRID, is in production at Codemasters Racing Studios and set for a 2013 launch for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and PC.

Revealing the first of the game’s new locations, including Chicago and Paris, the debut GRID 2 trailer video is now showing at www.gridgame.com and captures a snapshot of the relentless, high-impact aggressive thrills that lie at the core of GRID 2’s cinematic race experience.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Game Party Champions for WiiU

Aug 08, 2012

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces Game Party Champions, a challenging game of skill launching exclusively for Wii U this holiday season. The latest iteration of the hugely successful Game Party franchise, the game offers players new ways to compete in arcade, sports and party games.

With the Wii U GamePad™, intuitive motions control the gameplay giving players of all skill levels a fun experience. Rendered in eye-catching HD graphics, the game lets players can compete in classic games such as ping pong and skill ball, and modern favorites such as table hockey and hoop shoot.

“Developed specifically for Wii U, Game Party Champions has a fun, pick up-and-play style that experienced and novice gamers will equally enjoy,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “Players can tilt, turn and swipe the Wii U’s revolutionary touch screen controller to play in entirely new ways.”

Game Party Champions offers three exhilarating game modes: Quick Play, Story Mode and Party Mode.  Players who are hungry for instant action can pick any game and start playing in Quick Play. In Story Mode, players try to outplay each other to prove they’re worthy of the “World Champion” title.

In Party Mode, players can see if they are champions by taking their turns with the Wii U GamePad, while the others use Wii Remote™ controllers to grief (wreak havoc) on their game. Players then spin a wheel to see what game they’ll play next.

The game is being developed by Phosphor Games http://www.phosphorgames.com.

Zen Pinball 2 announced for Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita, Mysterious PopCap table available at Launch

Aug 08, 2012

Zen Studios, the definitive leader in videogame pinball, is pleased to announce that  Zen Pinball 2 for the PlayStation 3 system and PlayStation Vita system will release on September 4, 2012 via PlayStation Network.

Additionally, a brand new table based on one of PopCap Games’ mega hits will accompany the release of Zen Pinball 2 as downloadable content. This mystery table will be fully revealed later this month at PAX Prime, and playable in the PopCap PAX booth. The table will also release on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Pinball FX2 on September 5, 2012.

Zen Pinball 2 features an abundance of exciting new features and updates. Best of all, Zen Pinball 2 is a free update for existing Zen Pinball and Marvel Pinball owners, while new users can download the pinball platform and try every pinball table for free before deciding to purchase.

Additionally, players will enjoy cross-platform entitlement and any Zen Pinball 2 purchase will entitle players to both the PS3 and PS®Vita versions at no additional charge.

Zen Pinball 2 Key Features:

• PlayStation®3 system and PlayStation®Vita system cross-platform entitlement including shared global leaderboards, online friend challenges and tournaments
• Zen Pinball 2 will launch with twenty-six tables!
• The most advanced ball physics simulation to date
• Compete against other players to achieve the highest ProScore™, and team up with your friends to increase your TeamScore™
• Exceptional visuals in full 3D on 3D compatible TV sets
• Free, fully playable demos for all available tables
• Exciting multiplayer modes, including local split-screen and hotseat multiplayer, online, and worldwide tournaments
• New tables released regularly through the PlayStation®Store
• Share your scores on Facebook
• New rule sheet format to help you achieve higher scores
• New trophies for each table

SSX gets Free Title Update, Includes Two New Modes

Aug 07, 2012

Electronic Arts announced today the availability of two new game modes as part of a free title update* for EA SPORTS™ SSX. Building upon the successful re-launch of the SSX franchise with 25 review scores of 9/10 or higher (read our review). 3-2-1-Go! Events and Freeride bring a new multiplayer and single player experience to SSX. The SSX title update is now available on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

The Political Machine 2012 – “Chik-Fil-Et” DLC and First Patch Notes

Aug 07, 2012

Because The Political Machine 2012 has always been a game that accurately reflects the election season as a whole, and because Stardock is awesome, Stardock announced today they’ve added “Chik-Fil-Et” DLC (and more) to the first patch of the game. TPM 2012 now includes the fight over which chicken sandwich you should eat if you want to be president of the United States of America. 

DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT?

Additionally, here’s the full patch list for the game and more information about The Political Machine 2012 can be found here: http://www.politicalmachine.com/

• Added new issues to reflect current political climate
  • Added “Chick-fil-et” as a new issue
  • Added “Provide Tax Returns” as a new issue
  • Added “Gov. Builds Business” as a new issue
• Decreased importance of “Military Strike on Iran” and “High Gas Prices” to reflect current political climate
• Updated electoral votes for states that had census changes
• Fixed issue where custom candidates couldn’t be selected in multiplayer
• Fixed memory leak that could lead to poor performance in very long games
• Fixed stability issues when a second game is started after a game has already been played
• Fixed multiplayer victory achievement
• Fixed a bug with a custom female body option referencing the wrong model
• Fixes for various rare stability issues
• Fixed multiplayer sync issue where the turn would sometimes not advance

Sacred Citadel announced, side-scrolling brawler in Sacred Universe

Aug 07, 2012

Three warriors unite against an evil that threatens to enslave the once peaceful world of Ancaria. Lord Zane’s Ashen Empire has created an army of Grimmocs, modified Orc henchmen at war with the Seraphim. Only when these heroes unite and use their skills to support each other they will stand a chance!

Deep Silver today announced the side-scrolling action brawler Sacred Citadel, a new standalone title that is set in the rich universe of Sacred. Sacred Citadel will reinvent the familiar arcade feel of classic brawlers while setting a new standard for the future of side scrolling hack and slash games.

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MonkeyPaw Games and Raptr offer FREE PSone game at random

Aug 07, 2012

MonkeyPaw Games, in partnership with Raptr, announce the launch of an exciting PlayStation Network Import promotion via the leading gaming social network’s Raptr Rewards program. The Import section is a dedicated space within the PSone download area where you can find unique, wild and wacky content from Japan.

Registered Raptr users ranked ‘Newbie’ or higher in popular PlayStation 3 games are eligible to receive a free, randomly selected Import title from MonkeyPaw Games’ extensive digital library from Japan. This promotion won’t last long as quantities are limited, so gamers are encouraged to act quickly.

More details about the reward and who is eligible to earn, and when to redeem can be found on Raptr at: http://raptr.com/rewards/free-psn-import-game.

Or head to the MonkeyPaw Games website to see more detail on all our games.  This reward is available in the U.S. and Canada only.

“We’re very excited to be working with Raptr,” said John Greiner, President of MonkeyPaw Games. “Our intention is to show users the depth and quality of the PlayStation Network Import section.  Take a look at all the excellent content on offer.”

Forza 4’s August DLC “Playseat Car Pack” coming Today

Aug 07, 2012

The newest “Forza Motorsport 4” Car Pack will be available for download starting Tuesday, August 7 on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, adding a new crop of cars for Forza players to collect, drive, and customize. Available for 560 Microsoft Points, the August Playseat Car Pack spotlights ten cars that deserve a spot in every “Forza 4” player’s garage—from luxury land yachts from a bygone era to prime examples of modern day sports car power. Sponsored by Playseat—the premier sim-seat design of choice for professional drivers and casual gamers alike—the August Playseat Car Pack brings a stellar lineup of automotive prestige that can only be found in “Forza Motorsport 4.”

The August Playseat Car Pack features the following 10 cars:

• 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 – Backed by legions of followers, the Boss 301 has a look that’s both aggressive and contemporary, with lots of throwback charm. Among other colors, the Boss is available in school bus yellow as a tribute to the 1970 Trans-Am championship car driven by Parnelli Jones.
• 2003 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato – First shown in August 2002 the DB7 Zagato saw only 100 cars in its production run. Those 100 cars have rightly become prized collector’s items, with a 5.9 liter V12 normally aspirated engine and lots of signature Zagato design flourishes.
• 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – The spirit of Chevy’s hallowed ZL1 Camaro makes its return and it delivers on Chevy fans’ sky-high expectations. With a 6.2-liter V8 cranking out a healthy 580 horsepower, the ZL1 aims to put an exclamation point on the phrase, “American Muscle.”
• 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track – Built-in driftability comes standard in this, the fastest of the Genesis Coupes. The 3.8 Track’s rear-wheel drive and hearty V6 deliver an exciting ride whether the car is in a straight line or you are linking smoke-billowing drift turns.
• 1962 Lincoln Continental – No other car quite exemplifies the term “land yacht”, the Continental is regal in its presentation and as ostentatious as it is wide and long. In 1962 it was offered as “economical,” surely not for the gas-chugging 430 CID V8, but genuinely for its sheer quality of construction.
• 1989 Mercedes-Benz #63 Sauber-Mercedes C 9 – The C9 was the watershed Group C racecar that brought Sauber-Mercedes pole and second position on the grid at Le Mans in 1989, leading to a win and second place that year. The beauty of the chassis in classic silver harkens back to the successful Silver Arrows of ages past. Among group C racers the C 9 is a fabled competitor.
• 1984 Peugeot 205 T16 – 200 production model T16s were produced in order for Peugeot to meet homologation standards for rally competition. These radical cars had a specially developed mid-mounted four-cylinder turbocharged, 16-valve engine mated to a four-wheel-drive system. The street version of the 205 T16 only differed from the rally version through a lowered turbo boost and the interior trim.
• 2013 Scion FR-S – This long-awaited collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is a welcome addition for sports car fans. The 2.0 liter puts out 200 horsepower matched with a six-speed transmission in a package that weighs around 2,800 pounds. The FR-S will do 0-60 in just over six seconds and is no slouch in cornering responsiveness.
• 1962 Triumph TR3B – This is a true wind-in-your-face sports car with a four-cylinder engine and dual SU carburetors churning out a respectable 105 hp. At only 2,200 pounds, and with a fully-synchronized transmission, it provided plenty of sporting excitement. The TR3’s racing success and fun road-going manners established Triumph in the sports car market for many years to come.
• 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport – With the F Sport, luxury and refinement are cast strongly enough to compete with the Germans. Driven aggressively, the GS350 can utilize its firmer suspension and larger front-brake rotors to raise adrenalin. Or it can serenely transport its passengers in comfort and security. It’s really about the potential to excite, and the GS350 F has excitement in spades.

Codemasters’ F1 2012 introduces Champions Mode

Aug 07, 2012

Codemasters today announced a brand new game mode for F1 2012. “Champions Mode” will enable players to take on each of the six FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONS competing in the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in individual race scenarios designed for quick play and instant action. A gameplay video, featuring Champions Mode is here:

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DayZ standalone game being developed by Bohemia Interactive, Mod Dev is Project Lead

Aug 07, 2012

Bohemia Interactive confirms that the highly successful ArmA2 mod Day Z is now being developed as a standalone PC exclusive title. A brief announcement has been posted by Dean Hall, lead developer of the project on his tumblr: http://dayzdev.tumblr.com 

For anyone wishing to meet with Dean Hall during Gamescom to discuss this news and any other DayZ/Arma3/Bohemia topics there are a limited amount of meeting slots available, if you haven’t made contact for a booking please do so as soon as possible.

To learn more about DayZ, visit the official site (when it’s not broken): www.dayzgame.com

Diablo III Hero Profiles Now Available via Battle.net

Aug 06, 2012

Players can log in with their Battle.net account (look for the login box in the upper-right hand corner of your screen) to access hero profiles from any page on the Diablo III community site. Profiles give you the power to:

– Track your game progress. How many acts have you cleared? What bosses have you shredded in each difficulty? How far have you leveled up your hardcore and normal artisans? Find out in the career tab. You can also check your play time (by class) throughout your entire Diablo III career, and learn how many monsters and elites you’ve slain.

– View your heroes’ gear, stats, and skills. How high have you raised your characters’ attributes? What are they wielding in each slot? What are your most prominent gear bonuses? What skills comprise their current build? Nuance awaits you in the heroes tab.

– Share with your BattleTag friends. The friends tab lets you check out your BattleTag friends’ characters, so that you can quickly compare notes on gear, skill & rune choices, and everything in between.

End of Nations – “In The Company Of Heroes and Mercenaries” Dev Diary

Aug 06, 2012

What makes hero units and mercenary companies so unique in the Free-to-Play online military strategy game End of Nations™?  Their capacity to wield special strategic and combative abilities across the field of battle, for one. Download and watch “In the Company of Heroes and Mercenaries,” Trion Worlds’ newest Developer Diary video for End of Nations, as the team explains and demonstrates how these special units can be the key to overcoming any adversaries  on the battlefield.

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Rise of the Triad – Reveal Trailer from Quakecon and Soundtrack

Aug 06, 2012

Rise of the Triad made a huge splash at QuakeCon this weekend, with a surprise announcement and players blasting the crap out of each other all weekend in multiplayer mayhem.

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Pendulo Studios doing something new with Day One via GamesPlanet Lab

Aug 06, 2012

On July 10th, 2012, Pendulo studio announced a project to raise money from adventure game fans and gorgeous 2D graphics lovers to help launch a new crowdfunding experience on Gamesplanet Lab (http://www.lab.gamesplanet.com/ ).

The game project is called Day One, a sarcastic comedy adventure with a thrilling plot – funny and adult at the same time. Your support of this project will allow Pendulo to remain independent and continue to be innovative in the adventure genre.

Adventure gamers have come to appreciate the high production values that have made Pendulo a recognized leader in the genre, with colorful characters, great cinematics, wonderful atmosphere and music. Not to mention the artfully crafted puzzles and intricate stories that make adventure games so special. If you like this sort of thing, we encourage you to participate in this new creation!

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This time, Pendulo is offering more than just a game: you have the opportunity to see how Day One is made from the inside with access to polls, exclusive news and assets, a developer’s diary, early access to beta versions… and even more!

The project is now open and we now have a bit more than a month left to make Day One a reality. More than 650 backers have joined us today and double that number are following us.

We really need you all to make this dream comes true: pledge any amount you can and look forward to getting the game in advance, as well as qualifying for some physical rewards. Even spreading the word, would be a great help, so please come visit us on http://www.lab.gamesplanet.com/dayone/ and get involved!