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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DARK Sheds some Light on Cutscenes and Gameplay with New Screenshots
Apr 23, 2013
Kalypso Media is pleased to release new screens for DARK, its upcoming stealth-action title for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Scheduled for a summer 2013 release on PC and console, DARK will immerse players in a near-future world of vampires who secretly slip through all levels of society. In DARK, you will take on the role of Eric Bane, a newly turned vampire on a quest to uncover the elder vampires and their sinister plans for humanity. Brutal melee combat moves, coupled with a variety of stealth and action-oriented vampire special powers will allow players to choose between stealthily sneaking between their foes, or taking on their opponents head-on.
Thomas Was Alone Comes To PSN This Week
Apr 23, 2013
Indie developer Mike Bithell and Curve Studios are pleased to announce “Thomas Was Alone” for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita is available today on the US PlayStation Store, priced $9.99; and from tomorrow on the EU PlayStation Store, priced £6.99. A 20 level DLC expansion pack is also available priced $2.99/£1.99.
Thomas Was Alone is a study in simplicity. A 2D platform-puzzle game that quickly engages and engrosses the player with its charming storyline and art style.
[box_light]Created by Mike Bithell, with a BAFTA-award winning voice over performance by Danny Wallace and with a rousing score by David Housden, Thomas Was Alone launched for PC and Mac in the summer of 2012 to critical acclaim and has built a strong following for the brand and developer Bithell amongst the indie gamer and development community. In addition to Danny Wallace’s BAFTA award, Thomas Was Alone also received BAFTA nominations for Best Story and Best Music. Following strong sales on Steam, Independent publisher Curve has been working closely with Bithell and SCEE to port and publish the game on PlayStation, in association with Bossa Studios, Bithell’s former employer.[/box_light]
Darksiders, Red Faction, Among Others Set to Find a Home with Nordic Games when they acquire THQ Inc.’s assets
Apr 23, 2013
Nordic Games announced today that it was one of the successful bidders in THQ´s auction process, which ended on April 15. Subject to approval of the bankruptcy court overseeing THQ’s case, Nordic Games will acquire more than 150 SKUs for a purchasing price of USD 4.9 million spanned across PC, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony platforms.
This constitutes the biggest acquisition deal in the company history of Nordic Games so far. The acquisition is handled by Nordic Games Licensing AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden, whereas the day-to-day business (sales and distribution of said titles, evaluation of sequels & new content etc.) with the acquired portfolio will be conducted by Nordic Games GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria. The Vienna based business along with its North American sister company, Nordic Games NA Inc. already takes care of the previously acquired JoWooD and DreamCatcher IPs.
“First and foremost we are very happy about this deal which also turns over a new leaf for the entire Nordic Games Group. In the long term, we either want to cooperate with the original creators or best possible developers in order to work on sequels or additional content for these titles” comments Lars Wingefors, owner and CEO of Nordic Games Group AB. “A very important point for us is not to dash into several self-financed multi-million dollar projects right away, but rather to continue our in-depth analysis of all titles and carefully selecting different financing models for developing new instalments of acquired IPs.
“In August 2013, Nordic Games Vienna will have been in business for two very exciting and successful years, and this transaction takes us to new heights and challenges for the years to come” says Klemens Kreuzer, Managing Director at Nordic Games GmbH. “We gradually geared up our company over the years in terms of our overall online and boxed business, our range of platforms, and our headcount. This substantial increase of our games portfolio is the next step to maintain and strengthen our position across a wide range of digital platforms, licencing partners in emerging markets, and in our European and North American core markets” adds Reinhard Pollice, Business and Product Development Director at Nordic Games GmbH.
Nordic Games and THQ expect the US Bankruptcy Court to hear the motion for the sale on May 13, 2013 and to finalize the purchase transactions thereafter.
Nordic Games invites everybody who is interested to visit Nordic Games’ forums and openly discuss on how these titles should be moving forward: http://forum.nordicgames.at/
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot shows its First Gameplay Trailer
Apr 23, 2013
Today, Ubisoft unveiled the first gameplay trailer for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, the game puts players in an outrageous medieval fantasy world called Opulencia where wealth, status and looting are the name of the game.
In this video Sir Painhammer takes players through the world of Opulencia and gives a lecture about the fundamentals of The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot: stealing neighbours and protecting players’ treasure from their greed.
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Fallen Enchantress – Legendary Heroes Releases on May 22nd, revealed Minimum PC Specs
Apr 23, 2013
Stardock’s upcoming turn-based PC fantasy strategy title Fallen Enchantress – Legendary Heroes (www.elementalgame.com) will be released May 22 on Steam (http://store.steampowered.
Fallen Enchantress – Legendary Heroes builds on the successes and addresses issues fans and critics had with the previous game – all masterminded by Derek Paxton, lead designer. Legendary Heroes adds new monsters, new champions, larger maps, new tactical battle maps and re-imagines the role of heroes in the world of Elemental. As with all Stardock titles, the game is designed to be played on even relatively low-end PCs, and has no DRM.
The minimum specs for Fallen Enchantress – Legendary Heroes are listed below, and fans will be delighted to see that even most casual players can run this game:
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 8 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c Compliant Video Card w/Pixel Shader 2.0 (Radeon x1600 / GeForce 6800)
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 5 GB HD space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card
- Additional: To activate this game you must create a Stardock account while launching the game
DARK Special Digital Pre-Order Bonuses come to light
Apr 22, 2013
The pre-order bonuses for DARK, Kalypso’s are ready for the upcoming stealth action game with cool Vampires (no sparkles here!). Consumers who pre-order the game now from GameStop, Best Buy or Amazon will receive these super-awesome digital bonuses –
- An extensive strategy guide
- The main theme song, plus a remix (digital format)
- Digital wallpapers and a digital poster (download and print)
More information and download links are available here – http://www.getintothedark.com/
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection for PS3, announced by Konami – Available June 2013
Apr 22, 2013
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced it will release METAL GEAR SOLID: THE LEGACY COLLECTION in North America and South America in June 2013.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the METAL GEAR SOLID franchise, this PlayStation 3 exclusive package will include METAL GEAR SOLID, METAL GEAR SOLID 2: HD Edition, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: HD Edition (which includes the original MSX versions of METAL GEAR and METAL GEAR 2), METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker HD Edition, METAL GEAR SOLID: VR MISSIONS and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Trophy Edition. In addition, the collection will also include two Ashley Wood digital graphic novels.
“We wanted to give METAL GEAR SOLID fans the opportunity to experience the series from beginning to end, all on one console,” said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “With the collection’s multiple titles, players can truly see how METAL GEAR SOLID evolved into the critically acclaimed and beloved franchise it is today.”
The METAL GEAR SOLID series is the seminal work of Hideo Kojima, Japan’s master game creator, and the progenitor of the stealth action game genre. With more than 33 million units sold to date, the METAL GEAR series has become a global phenomenon. The player controls a secret agent from an elite special forces unit who is sent on solo stealth missions through enemy installations, vast jungles, and sometimes even the thick of battle. Alone and surrounded by the enemy, even a special forces agent will find it tough to come out alive. But that is the secret behind the series’ popularity—the cerebral challenge of figuring out how to avoid combat, and the thrill of sneaking through enemy territory undetected.
Along with the gameplay, the METAL GEAR SOLID series is also known for its storyline, which blends seamlessly with the gameplay. The scenarios are based on extensive research and incorporate the drama of actual developments in society. These elements have made METAL GEAR SOLID what it is today: a mature work of entertainment that transcends national borders and the confines of video games, and one of the leading products of the Japanese content business.
Dead Island Riptide Review
Apr 22, 2013
The story picks up immediately where the original ended. Discussion and exposition regarding the virus and those immune to it (the playable characters) emerges some hostile emotion towards the militaristic and the PMC named Serpo, control of your well-being. A torrential storm hits the ship, as does the virus that plagued Banoi. It wouldn’t be much of a continuation if something catastrophic didn’t happen.
Call of Juarez Gunslinger will be available on May 22nd for $14.99
Apr 22, 2013
Today, Ubisoft announces that Call of Juarez® Gunslinger will be available May 22nd for $14.99 as a downloadable console title and will release on PC through digital and retail distribution channels.
The PC digital version pre-order will give you immediate full access to the 2nd entry in the Call Of Juarez® series: ‘Call Of Juarez® Bound in Blood’. Uplay preorders will also give you access to an exclusive pack of legendary weapons. Note that this preorder campaign starts today.
For more information about preorders visit: http://shop.ubi.com/promo/
[box_light]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.[/box_light]
GOG.com wants you to Pre-Order FEZ for a Chance to Win a Fez
Apr 22, 2013
GOG.com, the DRM-free vendor of gaming gems has become quite a snug home for indie games. The latest entry to GOG’s catalog is the magnificent FEZ – a devilishly inventive nostalgia-inspired puzzle platformer. Finally coming to PC, this universally acclaimed mind bender is available for preorder at GOG.com starting today. GOG.com is not only opening up preorders for FEZ, but they’re also daring the fashion police giving fans a chance to win their very own fez-style hat.
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Olivier Deriviere Scores ‘Remember Me’ from Dontnod Entertainment and Capcom
Apr 22, 2013
Olivier Deriviere’s interactive musical score for Remember Me features live orchestra that has been digitally processed and manipulated with multiple layers and effects to create a futuristic – but entirely organic and acoustic – musical palette which reflects Nilin’s memory loss and the reconstruction of her memories throughout the game.
Preview samples of the music are available on SoundCloud.
The score was recorded with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Air Studios in London by GRAMMY award-winning score engineer John Kurlander and mastered at Universal Mastering Studios in Los Angeles.
Dead Island Riptide – How to Change the FOV on PC
Apr 22, 2013
This is a guide on how to change the FOV where it is currently stuck at 62.5 for performance and other reasons explained by Deep Silver PR. This guide is also applicable to Dead Island (2011) and the Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition as well. This guide focuses on the location and names of Dead Island Riptide.
Guacamelee! Review
Apr 20, 2013
The action gets underway quickly when Juan, who narrowly escapes death. He is taken to the Underworld, and escapes, becoming a super-powered Luchador that is the savior of a small town in Mexico. Comparisons can be made to the hybrid genre, “Metroidvania” as this game very much is. You’ll traverse an open-world, wall jump, transform, collect new powers, and even go between planes of the living and dead.
Devolver Digital introduces Cross-Game Promotions by giving Steam Coupons
Apr 19, 2013
Stephanie Schopp of Tinsley PR dropped us a line about Devolver Digital diving into Cross-game Promotion. The motivator? Giving you a Steam coupon in your Inventory if you own one of the games, or the other. All of it is to thank you for supporting them, and help cross promote with their games and other indie games.
Games part of the Cross-Promotion:
- Anyone that purchased Serious Sam 3: BFE through Steam will receive a discount code for Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition and vice versa. We thought that people that love old-school badasses might also like other old-school badasses.
- For the second coupon we partnered with Eighty Eight games to offer a coupon for their awesome game 10000000 for anyone that bought our beloved Dungeon Hearts through Steam and in turn anyone that owns 10000000 received a coupon for Dungeon Hearts!
So if you get a coupon in your inventory and own Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition, Serious Sam 3: BFE, 10000000, or Dungeon Hearts. Now you know why!
Elgato Game Capture HD now supports YouTube’s Live Streaming API
Apr 19, 2013
Elgato announced today that Elgato Game Capture HD is the first game recorder that supports YouTube’s newly introduced Live Streaming API. Gamers with a streaming-enabled YouTube account can broadcast their gameplay directly from inside the Elgato Game Capture HD Software – no matter what game they’re playing or what console they’re using.
“The new Live Streaming API makes YouTube the most integrated platform for gamers to connect with their audiences,” said Adam Steinberg, Vice President, Marketing at Elgato. “We’ve been working closely withGoogle to provide commentators and pro players with a seamless experience for recording and streaming gameplay on YouTube.” Elgato Game Capture HD makes it extremely easy to broadcast gameplay on YouTube. With just one click, gamers can start live broadcasts that include audio commentaries. What’s more, Elgato Game Capture HD simultaneously captures the stream for later editing and sharing.
Tailored to gamers
Elgato Game Capture HD uses H.264 hardware encoding to record high definition gameplay from Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 in HD quality at up to 30 Mbits per second. At the same time, gameplay is passed through to the TV via HDMI with no delay. Elgato Game Capture HD doesn’t need a lot of cables or even a power supply – the hardware connects directly to the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 using a single cable. Thanks to the unique Flashback Recording feature, Elgato Game Capture HD remembers the gameplay that has preceded it, even if the record button wasn’t pressed. Gamers can simply go back to the start of the scene they want to record and begin recording retroactively. The Elgato Game Capture HD also allows for social interaction and sharing. With just a single click, live gameplay can be recorded for sharing with friends and fans on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter. It’s even possible to trim gameplay videos for later editing using a video-editing program.
System Requirements
Live Streaming via YouTube requires a streaming-enabled YouTube account, and the public beta version 1.3 of the Elgato Game Capture HD Software, available at gamecapture.com/youtube.
Pricing & Availability
Elgato Game Capture HD is available from Elgato (gamecapture.com), Amazon, the Apple Online Store, and selected other retailers for US$179.95. Elgato Game Capture HD software is available as a free download atgamecapture.com/download.
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