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Wargame AirLand Battle: The Deck System Explained In Video Detail
May 11, 2013
Wargame AirLand Battle, currently in early access multiplayer Beta phase for all players who pre-ordered the game, today tells us about the Deck system in a new video!
With commentary by Alexis Le Dressay, Creative Director of Eugen Systems, this one minute and a half video gives us an overview of the deck system and the possibilities it offers. Players may even already try it for themselves in the current multiplayer Beta!
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With the Deck system, players can customize but also specialize their armies: they choose, from over 820 realistic units coming from 12 countries, the ones that will compose their army and the available reinforcements during their multiplayer battles. This way, they may create Decks adapted to their preferences and their strategies, or even Decks specifically built to counter the army of their opponent; or, Decks made to efficiently complement their teammates’ armies during team matches!
Creating a specialized Deck allows specialization in specific areas such as airborne attacks, armored assaults, support and supplies, or mobile infantry. An elaborate bonus system allows players to create these decks, as well as “national” Decks, all while giving out exclusive bonuses that more generic decks will not have: higher performance prototype units, access to more reinforcements, or the availability of more units in a particular category.
Thanks to this Deck system, the strategic depth of the game climbs to another level, which is especially true in the new 10 versus 10 mode, which has been made available this week in the Beta!
Wargame Airland Battle is currently under early access Beta phase. The game will be available for PC on May 22nd 2013.
New Watch_Dogs Screenshots Released by Ubisoft
May 10, 2013
In the screenshots, Aiden Pearce connects with Clara Lille, a woman with her own dark past and questionable methods. He uses any and all methods to exact vengeance against his enemies, be it hacking into personal cell phone conversations or using physical threats to get what he wants.
Players will assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante who, with the help of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating system (ctOS) and control almost every element of the city. Aiden will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control systems such as traffic lights or public transportation to stop a chase, and more. The city of Chicago is now the ultimate weapon.
[box_light]Watch_Dogs will be available in North America on November 19 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the WiiU™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC, as well as at the launch of the PlayStation®4 from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE). The game is also planned for other next generation consoles.[/box_light]
Second Map by MAXIM for Gears of War: Judgment is ‘Dreadnought’
May 10, 2013
On May 15, download the second MAXIM Map, Dreadnought, available for OverRun players free of charge for a limited time. A brief description of the level is below:
Dreadnought: In the months immediately following Emergence Day, the COG managed to capture some Locust Berserkers. Thinking that a ship at sea would be safe from an underground enemy, the COG decided to transport their prize to a secure research facility via the CNV Pomeroy. Little did they know that the Locust had waterborne beasts from the underground rivers of the Hollow, or that the Locust soldiers would use them so relentlessly to rescue the captured Berserkers. The Pomeroy was corralled into a narrow channel and forced ashore, where the Locust sent a mass of troops to assault and overwhelm the beached vessel.
Sanctum 2 Preview
May 09, 2013
Coffee Stain Studios’ first entry in 2011 with Sanctum was an absolute surprise and interesting twist on tower defense. When in the building phase, you were placing defenses from an overhead view. Then, when in battle, play from the first-person perspective similar to a shooter. The game was supported by a lot of paid DLC, and some free DLC. The co-op multiplayer was fun as well. They’ve been hard at work for a sequel, and have announced a release date.
Sanctum 2 starts Wave 1 on May 15th on PC and Xbox Live Arcade
May 09, 2013
Acclaimed indie developer Coffee Stain Studios announced today that Sanctum 2 will launch worldwide on May 15, 2013 simultaneously for Xbox Live for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. The PlayStation Network version will launch soon thereafter.
The Steam pre-order program launched today for the highly-anticipated sequel that seamlessly blends the best elements of the tower-defense and first-person shooter genres. Fans can now pre-order the game on Steam to secure bonus content including the exclusive Britech CG Elite Edition DLC Skin Pack and obtain immediate access to a free copy of Super Sanctum TD.
Players can pre-order Sanctum 2 on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/
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Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion “Forbidden Worlds” DLC Warps In June 5th for only $5
May 09, 2013
The popular PC space strategy game, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion will be getting its first downloadable content on June 5th. “Forbidden Worlds” adds new planet types, planet specialization, technologies, planetary bonuses and additional Steam achievements all for $4.99.
The war between the loyalists and the rebels within the TEC, Advent and Vasari continues within the depths of Trader Space. Yet, this sector of the galaxy has far more worlds and history than any of the factions are aware. The need to survive forces each to expand into the unknown, discovering worlds of hazard, wealth, risk, and mystery. Most ominously, the Trader factions have been loathe to expand to these worlds due to the dark myths that surround them.
Feature List:
- Four new planet types to colonize and exploit (Barren, Ferrus, Greenhouse, Oceanic), each created with beautiful high-res textures.
- New Planet Specialization System: Dedicate your worlds to either social or industrial output. Devoting your planet to social improvements will increase its population and culture, at the cost of trade income and ship production. Choosing an industrial path will limit your growth and culture, but make your planet a trading and ship building powerhouse.
- 15 new research subjects allow the races to conquer and expand onto the forbidden worlds.
- Discover 40 new planet bonuses during your exploration of the galaxy, unlocking the dark past of the Sins’ universe.
- Unlock five new Steam Achievements and display your mastery of forbidden space!
- The Forbidden Worlds DLC will be available direct, as well as on Steam, GameStop, GamersGate and GameFly.
CatLand is up on Kittenstarter…er, Kickstarter for iOS to care for a Virtual Kitty
May 09, 2013
The good news: if you cover the Kickstarter campaign for CatLand, in which developers Lost and Found Games are seeking a measly $15k, you could make this virtual virtual kitty a real virtual kitty.
By checking into real-world locations on the CatLand mobile app/game, you help keep your little pet entertained, engaged and AWAY FROM A SHALLOW GRAVE.
Joking aside, this is like Tamagotchi for the kids of today, as well as any adults who either can’t have pets or wish they could take their cat everywhere they go without looking like a weirdo.
Check the Kickstarter campaign for an intro video and more info. Then, if you don’t mind, spread the love.
Anomaly 2 Pre-Orders include a Second Copy of the game PLUS Anomaly Korea
May 09, 2013
Recently, 11 bit studios announced that players who pre-ordered the out-very-soon Anomaly 2 viaanomaly2game.com would not only receive a second copy of the game to gift to a friend, but also a special, second gift. Today, that gift… and it’s another great game. Anomaly Korea was released for mobile systems on December 2012 but has never seen a PC version – until now.
Anomaly Korea is not available separately, so if you wish to enjoy the full Anomaly experience, head to anomaly2game.com and buy Anomaly 2, which takes the award-winning gameplay of Anomaly: Warzone Earth to the next level, adding an entirely new single-player campaign, as well as new skills and tactics. In a first for the series, Anomaly 2 introduces an advanced multiplayer mode where classic tower defense meets aggressive tower offense in a clash of strategy and skill.
Anomaly Korea PC will be available exclusively for players who purchase Anomaly 2 from the developer’s site. So if you wish to bag two premiere titles – and a second copy of Anomaly 2 to gift to a friend – for just $14.99, make sure you purchase Anomaly 2 via www.anomaly2game.com.
Total War: ROME II Release Date Announced, Pre-Order and Collector’s Edition Details Revealed
May 09, 2013
SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe, Ltd. today revealed the global release date for the most keenly-anticipated Total War game yet will be September 3, 2013 across all territories on both physical and digital formats.
The game is now available for pre-order from the SEGA Store (http://download-store.sega.
Pre-order Bonus:
Those gamers who pre-order any edition from participating retailers will receive ROME II’s first DLC for free alongside the game on release day. This first DLC, the Greek States Culture Pack, adds three additional playable factions to the game: Epirus, Athens and Sparta.
These factions have their own unique units, buildings, missions and win conditions alongside a distinct tech tree and, in the case of Sparta, will present a considerable challenge to the advanced player wishing to restore the famous city state to its former glory.
Collector’s Edition:
The Total War™: ROME II Collector’s Edition will be produced in a single, extremely limited run; only 22,000 individually numbered copies will be manufactured. The CE contains a wealth of custom, Roman-themed games and items, bound in a leather-effect presentation box, complete with gold logo and magnetic closure, including:
- Numbered copy of Total War™: ROME II
The most ambitious and expansive game in the Total War™ series to date, ROME II brings the statecraft, politics, intrigue, diplomacy and epic battles of the ancient world to life in thrilling detail. This version comes in a debossed Steelbook™ case, laser-etched with your unique collector’s number in Roman numerals.
- Tabula set
o The Roman forerunner to Backgammon, this Tabula set comprises 30 bone-effect game pieces supplied in their own burlap drawstring bag; the board itself is built into the base of the Collector’s Edition box.
- Tesserae Dice
o Three replica bone-effect dice for use in a variety of games. The design is based on original Roman Tesserae, found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum.
- Total War Cards: PUNIC WARS
o Designed from the ground up to echo elements from ROME II, Total War Cards is a game of skill and luck for two players. Involving combat, territorial control, resource management and technological development, PUNIC WARS consists of 58 high-quality playing cards and a game-board printed with the PUNIC WARS tech-tree.
- Canvas Campaign Map
o A reminder of the world you must conquer, this ribbon-tied canvas map depicts each of the 57 provinces of the ROME II campaign.
- Roman Onager
o A complete, fully-functional Onager, or Roman siege catapult. This easy-to-assemble kit is constructed from weathered wood and steel, measures 26cm x 12cm x 12cm, and is capable of unleashing small projectiles at a variety of inanimate objects which may have affronted the glory of your empire.
A remarkable way to mark over 10 years of Total War games and Creative Assembly’s 25th Anniversary, the Total War™: ROME II Collector’s Edition is only available through selected retailers. Follow the link to pre-order from a list of participating retailers: http://www.totalwar.com/rome2_
The award-winning Total War series returns to Rome in 2013 with the hotly anticipated Total War: ROME II, setting a brand new quality benchmark for strategy gaming. Players can become the world’s first superpower and command the Ancient world’s most incredible war machine. Find out more about ROME II at www.totalwar.com
Saints Row IV: Gameplay Walkthrough from PAX East
May 09, 2013
Today Deep Silver and Volition released an in-game walkthrough from the pre-alpha version of Saints Row IV based on the demo shown during the latest PAX East.
Senior Producer Jim Boone from Volition will lead you through the urban chaos of virtual Steelport. In the upcoming Saints Row IV for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC, not only will you greet your citizens as President of the USA with friendly… punches, but you’ll also have some mind-boggling weapons will also be at your disposal. Make your people dance to the funky beats of your Dubstep Gun and literally kill them with music! Weapons now not only can be upgraded; this time you will be also able to change their looks.
In Saints Row IV you will encounter enemies that are certainly…out of this world! Blast them to pieces… either with your super Mech… or your superpowers!
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Devolver Digital and Zilla Enterprises Announce Blade Analyzer Pro
May 09, 2013
Independent video game label Devolver Digital and global conglomerate Zilla Enterprises have announced a strategic partnership to bring sword collection software Blade Analyzer Pro to a worldwide audience via the Steam digital distribution service.
Originally developed for private use by Zilla Enterprises founder and renowned sword collector Orochi Zilla, Blade Analyzer Pro uses your PC’s camera to scan any sword or knife in your collection and cross-reference it with a robust database of blades to analyze and identify any item in your collection. Users can then organize their collection by sword type, period of use, price, and rarity to create a customized online catalog to share with other sword collectors around the world.
“The curators of my private collection have used a form of this software for several years in an effort to help me throughly catalog and complete my collection,” said Orochi Zilla, founder and chairman of Zilla Enterprises. “It’s my personal hope that the widespread use this more consumer-friendly version of the software will help me find and acquire some of the more rare blades that have eluded me over the years.”
The first private beta of Blade Analyzer Pro is currently underway with some of the world’s top private sword collectors and historical museums. The final release version of Blade Analyzer Pro is set to launch Fall 2013 on PC and is currently up on Steam Greenlight for review and discussion.
Steam Greenlight Link: http://steamcommunity.com/
Thunder Wolves Cleared for Landing and Exploding onto Steam
May 08, 2013
The Thunder Wolves are taking off next week to obliterate evildoers everywhere. Available on Steam May 15, the game can be preordered now. Early-birds get a discount of 20-percent off the regular price of $9.99.
In addition to the PC release, the engines are already warmed up for the upcoming release on Microsoft’s Xbox 360® Entertainment System and Sony’s PlayStation® 3 (release dates TBD).
There are missions that are so dangerous and secret that only the best of the best are up to the job; the kind of mission that calls for the Thunder Wolves! These daring helicopter pilots are equipped with explosive weapons and ready for anything.
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Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Beta, A Preview of things to come
May 08, 2013
The path leading to this release hasn’t been the smoothest. Originally releasing in 2010 as Elemental: War of Magic. It was met with heavy storm of server and game problems. Then in 2012, Stardock reworked the game re-released it as Elemental: Fallen Enchantress, or simply Fallen Enchantress. Fallen Enchantress was a success, garnering many awards and completely wiping away the problems of the forebear.
EA Sports and FIFA Extend Licensing Agreement Until 2022
May 08, 2013
EA SPORTS, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until December 31, 2022.
Under the terms of the agreement, EA SPORTS maintains exclusive rights to release FIFA-branded action and management videogames. In addition, EA SPORTS also holds exclusive rights to release the official FIFA World Cup™ videogame, as well as retaining its status as a Presenting Partner of the FIFA Interactive World Cup.
“EA SPORTS released the first FIFA-branded soccer game in 1993, and 20 years later our partnership with FIFA continues to be very strong,” said Andrew Wilson, Executive Vice President and Head of EA SPORTS. “Our franchise has become the benchmark for quality and innovation in the sports videogame genre, and we look forward to many more years of connecting with consumers around the world with our games carrying the prestigious FIFA name.”
“Our relationship with EA SPORTS is of high importance to FIFA” said Jérôme Valcke, FIFA Secretary General. “The FIFA videogames are a key experiential component in our work to communicate the FIFA brand and its values all over the world. This is highlighted by the 2.5 million football fans that have competed in this year’s FIFA Interactive World Cup, which is just one example of the power of our partnership with EA”.
The EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, the most critically acclaimed sports videogame franchise in the world, continues to drive record consumer engagement with over 65 million games played weekly.
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