About the author: Scott Ellison II
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- Scott is a disabled Marine veteran, married to his wife Nicole and has three kids. Scott also has a full-time job with Fastly as the Manager of Tier 3 - CSE. Scott is most well-known for founding, and writing for Saving Content, but you can find his other work on G4@Syfygames (defunct) and GameCritics.com (active).
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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.
Wargame AirLand Battle: 10 vs 10 Multiplayer Mode Now Part of the Beta
May 07, 2013
The many players who pre-ordered Wargame AirLand Battle have had access, since last week, to the early access multiplayer Beta of the game. This week, they have a big surprise coming! The Beta now boasts its 10 versus 10 multiplayer mode, playable immediately! In this particularly ambitious multiplayer mode, an exceptional experience is offered to Wargame players and all strategy games fans.
While other modes of Wargame AirLand Battle were already emphasizing teamplay, this new mode climbs a step higher, offering great opportunities for players to plan elaborate tactics and large-scale strategies. All the strategic depth of the game really shines, coupled with the Army Deck system that has been made available with the latest Beta update. By creating their own Decks, the players may now specialize in various battle aspects such as airborne attacks, armored assaults, motorized infantry, or even taking care of the supply lines, all this to help their 10-man team win the biggest, most spectacular, and most strategic battles ever!
Wargame Airland Battle is currently under early access Beta phase. The game will be available for PC on May 22nd 2013.
The Showdown Effect Gives Young Guns and Weird Scientists a Free Content Update
May 07, 2013
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and writer of checks their bodies can’t cash, today unleashed a monstrous content update for The Showdown Effect, the ridiculously explosive multiplayer action title from Arrowhead Game Studios. Featuring new stages, characters, and costumes, the update is available today for free to all players of The Showdown Effect.
For gamers who are not players of The Showdown Effect, Paradox offers two suggestions on how to become players of The Showdown Effect: defeat a current player in a sword duel and absorb their immortality and game collection, or purchase The Showdown Effect in today’s Daily Deal on Steam at a hefty discount.
Witness the Western Sci-fi espionage explosion chaos action insanity in a new trailer:
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Wolfenstein: The New Order to be published by Bethesda Softworks
May 07, 2013
Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced a new title, Wolfenstein: The New Order, an action-adventure shooter slated for release in Q4 2013. The game is being developed by MachineGamesTM, a studio comprised of seasoned developers known for creating compelling, critically-acclaimed story-driven games. Wolfenstein has been widely credited for helping establish and popularize the first-person shooter genre, and Wolfenstein: The New Order is a reimagining of this franchise – offering players a gripping and dramatic experience.
Wolfenstein: The New Order is scheduled for release on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PC, and next generation consoles. Additional details about the game will be revealed in a series of exclusive feature stories with GameSpot.com beginning on Wednesday, May 8th.
“We are excited to bring a new chapter of Wolfenstein to gamers everywhere,” said Jens Matthies, creative director at MachineGames. “As fans of the series, working on this game is an honor, and our team is driven to create an unforgettable action-adventure experience that will make FPS fans proud.”
Wolfenstein: The New Order has not yet been rated by the ESRB.
NeocoreGames’ The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Launches May 22, Watch the New Trailer
May 07, 2013
Indie developer NeocoreGames announced today that The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, a gothic-noir steampunk action-RPG influenced by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, will release on May 22 on Windows® PC for $14.99 through Steam.
“We’re excited to introduce our fans to the supernatural and mysterious world of Van Helsing,”said NeocoreGames Public Relations Manager Orsolya Toth. “The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is a unique and dark story told within a complex action-RPG that provides thrilling cooperative gameplay.”
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Saints Row IV – Meet the President trailer
May 07, 2013
Today Deep Silver and Volition released a simultaneously awesome & terrifying new trailer showcasing all-new in-game footage for the upcoming Saints Row IV for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC platforms. As the President of the United States of ‘Merica, you are a presidential ass-kicker delivering justice Saints-style to the invading alien empire, the Zin. Your out of this world powers are second-to-none, as is your ability to deliver a perfect nut-shot. BOOM.
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The Sims 4 announced for a 2014 release
May 07, 2013
Maxis and Electronic Arts have announced that The Sims™ 4 is currently in development at The Sims Studio for release on PC and Mac in 2014. The Sims 4 celebrates the heart and soul of the Sims themselves, giving players a deeper connection with the most expressive, surprising and charming Sims ever in this single-player offline experience. The Sims 4 encourages players to personalize their world with new and intuitive tools while offering them the ability to effortlessly share their creativity with friends and fans.
The Sims franchise is fueled by the passion and creativity of its millions of fans around the world. Their continued devotion to the franchise ignites the fire of creativity of the team at The Sims Studio, driving them to continually improve and innovate on one of the world’s most popular simulation games that has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.
As a thank you for the support of the more than 30 million fans that share and discuss stories about The Sims across global social networks, a special VIP briefing was held where several of the world’s top fans were amongst the first to hear the news about The Sims 4. This select group was the first in the world to hear from the creative team for The Sims 4, and they will receive special access to the development team as the game progresses.
Call of Juarez Gunslinger – New Screenshots feature the protagonist, Silas Greaves
May 06, 2013
Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales and era. Players will live the epic journey of Silas Greaves, a ruthless bounty hunter who spent his life on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Now it is Silas’ time to tell his story, which is linked to the history of the Wild West era: a mix of myths and historical facts.
Made of memorable encounters with some of the West’s most notorious names such as Pat Garret, Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, the game blurs the lines between man and myth. Call of Juarez Gunslinger lets players live the greatest legends of the Old West.
Special Forces: Team X goes on sale on Steam, and gets a temporary Price Drop
May 06, 2013
Microprose, together with publisher Atari, Inc., announced today that “Special Forces: Team X” will go on sale for the exceptional price of $4.99 (£3.99/€4.99).
This temporary price drop will be available from May 6th starting at 10am PDT and will last for one week. At the end of the sale week, it will be available for just $9.99 (£7.99/€8.99).
Launched in February, Special Forces: Team X (STX) is a fast-paced tactical 3rd person cover based shooter with a twist. By throwing customization fully into players’ hands with its real time map selection system, the battlefield is divided into three distinct areas, with the layout of each determined by the teams in the pregame lobby. Over one hundred possible combinations give every match a unique look and feel, for a constant tactical challenge. The game also features 5 multiplayer modes that include new game types like Hot Zone and High Value Target and asymmetrical gameplay supporting 2, 3 or even 4 teams.
In a statement, Microprose said “Initially, the game launched with a bug that affected some players, and we deeply apologize to anyone that experienced issues. However, since then, multiple patches have been released on Steam to address the issue and also to subtly alter the play mechanics based on customer feedback, which we believe now delivers a faster paced and smoother experience. We are hoping that this price drop will bring players into the game that may have been interested.” A Title Update for the XBLA version is currently in the final stages of testing.
Since release, multiple Steam community groups have set up to support the game offering regular events, competitions and a ready roster of comrades to do battle with. These groups include SFTXEvents, Special-Forces-Team-X and SFTXPG.
Daedalic’s Debut Trailer for their Next Adventure Game, The Night of the Rabbit
May 06, 2013
What if magic truly did exist? Daedalic Entertainment presents a new trailer for its upcoming adventure game The Night of the Rabbit, and aims to answer this very question. The trailer also showcases the game’s stunning hand-drawn art and introduces you to a magical story full of twists and turns where nothing is as it seems.
Dive into a new tale of magic and wonder where only courage and skill will help young Jerry Hazelnut in his quest to become a real magician and uncover the sinister mysteries of Mousewood.
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Leviathan: Warships Gets a Tablet Release, and Free DLC
May 06, 2013
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games with buoyant personality, today announced that Leviathan: Warships, a strategic turn-based cross-platform game developed by Pieces Interactive, is available for the Apple iPad and for Android tablets via the Apple App Store and the Google Play store, respectively. Each version can be purchased for $4.99, and both versions support cross-platform play with each other, as well as with the PC and Mac versions. In a bold new step for cloud-based navies, games can be started from any computer or device, saved to the cloud, and resumed from any other device that has a copy of Leviathan: Warships.
In response to popular demand, Paradox also announced that the jazz music and smooth-talking, smooth-sailing personality from the Leviathan: Warships trailers will appear inside the game in a free DLC pack. All platforms will receive Jazz Boatman and his relaxing tunes in an upcoming update, allowing players to embrace their inner boat boss and cruise the waves in style. Watch the Jazz Boatman-trailers here:
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Dishonored – The Knife of Dunwall DLC Review
May 05, 2013
The opening cutscene mirrors the events that wrongly accused the main game’s silent protagonist, Corvo Attano of murdering the Empress. Here, Daud is voiced by Michael Madsen and while an assassin, is conflicted by the atrocity he committed, leaving a child without a parent giving you carte blanche to play how you want. He is quickly confronted by The Outsider, and is lectured. He is also given a name to investigate, Delilah.
FEZ (PC) Review
May 04, 2013
I wasn’t the biggest fan of FEZ when it first released on Xbox Live Arcade. The gameplay, the visual design, and the soundtrack were like nothing else, and that is what I came for. Unfortunately the performance issues were enough to make me stop playing entirely. Now, just a year later we have the PC version.
Crystal Dynamics tells you their “Top Ten” moments from Tomb Raider
May 03, 2013
*SPOILERS*
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