Ubisoft’s New Digital Line-Up Announced, which includes Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon

Apr 11, 2013

Today, Ubisoft announced its new line-up of digital titles, adding to the portfolio of games to be released in the coming months.

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon lets players get the girl, kill the bad guys and save the world in a VHS-era vision of the future!  As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American.  You are a state-of-the art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission…of vengeance.  You’re out to bring down your old commanding officer and his battalion of ruthless killer cyborgs and you’ll stop at nothing to get the job done.  Hollywood action icon Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens, and The Abyss), returns in this explosive 1980s style sci-fi vision of a dark future.  Turn off your VCR, plug in your video game cabinet, and get ready to experience all of the thrills of Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, releasing May 1, 2013 as a stand-alone digital title. All PC pre-orders will receive a free copy of the soundtrack by Power Glove.  And yes, we do have Blood Dragons shooting lasers from their eyes!

Flashback

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Flashback is back in 3D and HD.  Updated for the new millennium by its original creator and rendered in 3D by the power of the unreal engine, a new generation of players can now experience a game that helped define sci-fi Action/Adventure games.

Conrad is back to save humanity from an invasion of alien Morphs set on absorbing our minds and incorporating our species!  Rolling and shooting, always ready for another fight, help Conrad save the world and his girlfriend.  You’ll find everything you always liked in this classic that set standards of the genre in the 90’s, and brought up to speed with the 21st century technology and expectations.  

Cloudberry Kingdom

Unhappily ever after?  That’s how it starts.  The Orb resurfaces and the classic characters return.  Kobbler with his mania, Princess with her endless boredom.  It’s only a matter of time before Bob, our hero, shows up to put order back to madness.  Three powers struggle for victory and the fate of Cloudberry Kingdom hangs in the balance.  What will become of the retired hero, Bob?  Will saving Princess one last time win her love?  Could true love stop Kobbler and the power of the Orb?  No, probably not.  But hey, it’s worth a shot.

Welcome to Cloudberry Kingdom, the first ever platformer with fully randomly generated levels.  Every level is brand new and never seen before.  The difficulty level can match any need, from the casual to the hardcore.

Developed by crowd-funded Pwnee Studios, Corp, Cloudberry Kingdom will be published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment, Summer 2013.

GRID 2 unveils the Multiplayer Modes and Social Aspects

Apr 11, 2013

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Metro: Last Light – Dev Diary 1 is a Survival Guide with Glimmers of Hope in an Abysmal World

Apr 11, 2013

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Auto Club Revolution from Eutechnyx debuts the 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Apr 11, 2013

Free-to-play online racing game, Auto Club Revolution, continues their relationship with BMW to debut the brand new 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35is.  Offering an exclusive pre-order for the stylish BMW, this is the only place racers can drive the new Z4 model in a video game.

For the first time ever, players can use a new pre-order mechanic to gain access to the new BMW Z4 ahead of everyone else. Coinciding with the car coming to the real world, the lucky first 200 racers who opt in to the offer will be able to start working on car specific challenges, have access to a unique livery, and use the car in a special leaderboard a full week before anyone else.

“Auto Club Revolution has reached an unprecedented level of game and manufacturer collaboration, pioneering real and virtual car launches. We are the partner of choice for BMW and many other manufacturers because they know Auto Club Revolution is ‘the place’ for car and racing fans alike.” Christoph Vietzke, Executive Producer, Auto Club Revolution

Pre-orders will be live from April 11^th, with the first 200 players having their new Z4 delivered on April 17^th, ready to race with an exclusive Golden livery. General release of the car will be on the April 24^th, giving players who pre-ordered a full week’s exclusive use ahead of other players. Watch the teaser trailer then pre-order your 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35is here: http://go2acr.com/z4

Making the most of having the slick new addition to the Auto Club Revolution garage, the Showroom has had a makeover. Keeping in tune with the recently redesigned homepage, the Showroom showcases all the available models in a stylish new and easy to use way.

To celebrate the new look showroom, Auto Club Revolution will be holding a 5 day ‘Flash Sale’ event.  Starting Thursday April 11^th at 6pm  and running through to Tuesday April 16^th, the price of different cars will be reduced by as much as 50% for one hour only each day. This limited time sale will give players the opportunity to add top tier cars such as the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 16-4 EB and the 2010 Koenigsegg Agera to their virtual car collection for up to half price.  Players should follow@AutoClubRev on Twitter for exclusive sale updates and information.

Magrunner: Dark Pulse opens their Official Website and releases New Screenshots

Apr 11, 2013

Magrunner Dark Pulse, the action/reflection game developed by 3AM (Frogwares) for PC, Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, today celebrates the grand opening of its official website.

Magrunner sends us to the near future, where technology will confront the Cthulhu Mythos as imagined by the renowned author of fantasy novels, H. P. Lovecraft. The website of the game has also been optimized for smartphones and touch tablets, allowing players to access all the information about Magrunner, wherever they are.

The website contains absolutely everything players might want to know about Magrunner: details on its gameplay, its story, information about the protagonists, as well as many screenshots. New videos are also inbound, so keep an eye on the Media section of the website the weeks to come. Players will also be able to follow the newsfeed of the game in real-time: all the latest news, the activity surrounding the game on their favorite social networks, as well the developer’s Dev Blog, where they will release regularly exclusive information.

Magrunner will release on PC, Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network.

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall shows the stabby-stabby in New Gameplay Trailer

Apr 11, 2013

There’s a new gameplay trailer for Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall, the second add-on pack for the Arkane Studios’ critically-acclaimed first-person action game.

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Company of Heroes 2 scores Cris Velasco of God of War and Mass Effect series to score the game

Apr 11, 2013

Internationally celebrated composer Cris Velasco provides the original score for Relic Entertainment, Inc.’s Company of Heroes 2, the sequel to the highest rated strategy game of all time*.

Velasco is one of the most sought-after composers in the medium, best known for his award-winning music featured in the God of War and Mass Effect franchises. Recorded with world-class orchestra musicians and choir from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary, Velasco’s score for Company of Heroes 2 majestically captures the solemn heroism and human tragedy of the Eastern Front conflict during World War II. Company of Heroes 2 is scheduled to be released for PC on 25th June 2013.

Company of Heroes 2 moves the battle away from the common Western Front focus of World War II and refocuses on some of history’s most brutal and devastating conflicts on the Eastern Front, challenging players to take command of the iconic Red Army and repel the Nazi invaders from the very gates of Moscow.

“Cris Velasco’s score perfectly captures the heroism and tragedy that we set out to portray in Company of Heroes 2,” said Relic Entertainment Audio Director David Renn. “Cris worked tirelessly to provide us with rich and compelling music that is unlike any game soundtrack I have ever heard. From the depths of the Russian winter to the epic scale of Eastern Front battles, the score supports the game in a truly cinematic way and we couldn’t be happier with the result.”

“I approached this score from the very beginning as more of a ‘Symphony for the Eastern Front’ rather than a typical game score,” said Cris Velasco. “The music sets out to convey the horror of war and the determination of the Russian soldiers.”

Previously a BAFTA nominee and winner of “Best Original Score” at the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Achievement Awards (God of War), Cris Velasco’s music was recently honored with NBC News’ “Best Video Game Music of 2012”, GameTrailers’ “Best Soundtrack of the Year”, IGN’s “People’s Choice Award – Best Overall Music” (Mass Effect 3), and nominated for “Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition” at the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards. Velasco’s upcoming score for Company of Heroes 2is highlighted among the “Most Anticipated Video Game Soundtracks of 2013” by Forbes.

Prime World now accepting Registration for Closed Beta

Apr 10, 2013

Nival has announced beta registrations for their role-playing strategy game Prime World. To get early access to Prime World, please visit http://playpw.com/en and click “Join the beta” in the upper left.

Prime World merges MOBA battles, persistent RPG hero development and castle building. You can equip and train your hero between battles using collectible and upgradable talents, build a thriving economy in your city, and play together with your friends. You can even start your own clan and fight other clans!

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Prime World steps beyond the classic three lane map of modern MOBAs – there are currently six game modes, with more to come: from fast and fierce 3v3 Outpost to dark and moody 4v4 Dragonwald.

[box_light]Prime World is more than a game in its country of origin. In Russia, several books based on Prime World have been published, some from best-selling authors Vadim Panov and Alexander Zorich. Over three million gamers have enjoyed Prime World’s battles in Russia since April 2012 and it continues to grow.[/box_light]

To learn more about Prime World and register for early access, visit http://playpw.com.

ShootMania Storm, storms onto Steam for fast competitive multiplayer

Apr 10, 2013

Ubisoft and Nadeo have released ShootMania Storm, an online multiplayer first person action game built from the ground-up for fast-paced competition and endless variation via intuitive content creation tools for users.  ShootMania Storm is now available for personal computer via the game’s official web site and the Steam digital distribution service for $19.99.

“ShootMania Storm delivers on two fronts: incredible, fast-paced competition for newcomers and pros alike as well as easy-to-use creator tools that empower users with the ability to imagine, design and build their own worlds,” said Joshua Milligan, Senior Director, Online Strategy, Ubisoft.  “ShootMania Storm revives the pure, skill-based competitive gameplay that help give birth to professional gaming as it is known today.  And with its familiar controls and balanced playing field, anyone at any level can jump in, have fun and instantly compete against the best in the world.”

The release of the game follows a wildly successful open beta period in which hundreds of thousands of players from around the world competed for global domination on the game’s ladder ranking system.  In addition, players took advantage of the intuitive game editing tools, creating more than 35,000 custom maps and dozens of unique modes.

To celebrate the global launch, Ubisoft’s Nadeo studio and the ShootMania community are hosting “ShootMania 4 All,” a worldwide launch party bringing together ShootMania Storm’s first players.  North American fans will be able to join “ShootMania 4 All” servers to connect with Launch Party online.  For more information players should visit http://www.maniaplanet.com/shootmania4all.

ShootMania Storm is now available for personal computer via the game’s official web site and Valve’s Steam distribution service.  For more information, players should visit www.ShootMania.com or the Steam Store page athttp://store.steampowered.com/app/229870/.

[box_light]ShootMania Storm is part of the ManiaPlanet system and follows in the footsteps of TrackMania, Nadeo’s successful arcade racing game.  ManiaPlanet is a flexible and robust development, gaming and community platform that pushes cutting-edge graphics, enables limitless game types, and encourages incredible community participation and user-made content.  [/box_light]

Soda Drinker Pro is a simulation that contains a full game, Vivian Clark

Apr 10, 2013

The exsistance of Vivian Clark was originally announced at the Soda Drinker Pro booth at Pax in this interview with Giant Bomb. The only way to access Vivian Clark is through a hidden passage inside Soda Drinker Pro Here’s a tutorial on how.

Because the reception for Vivian Clark was so encouraging at Pax we decided to take it a big step further, so we are running a Kickstarter for the game The current version has 40 worlds but if its successful we are hoping to expand it to 150-500 worlds(maybe even more!). We also want to make every aspect of the game better.  The current demo is still a little quirky and still needs a lot of tweaking.  But if the Kickstarter is successful we’ll be able to spend the time to work on it full time, and make it something like no other!

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Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist stealths getting on Wii U

Apr 10, 2013

Ubisoft confirms that Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® Blacklist™ is coming to Wii U on August 20 in North America, alongside the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC versions.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist on Wii U will deliver a unique gaming experience that puts players in the role of special operative and 4th Echelon leader, Sam Fisher. Showcasing enhanced gameplay features using the Wii U GamePad, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist allows players to operate innovative gadgets, execute Killing in Motion efficiently to take out enemies and move through the environment, and intuitively switch between weapons, among other features. The GamePad touch screen along with motion-based inputs are sure to immerse fans and gamers alike in this thrilling modern-day adventure.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance lets you play as JETSTREAM SAM in New DLC

Apr 09, 2013

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the Jetstream downloadable content (DLC) pack for METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is now available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

A side story featuring Samuel Rodrigues as a playable character, the DLC includes multiple hours of gameplay including unique abilities and characteristics for Sam, while expanding on his storyline and origins.

Sam, the “cool Brazilian wind,” was a lone swordsman who brought terror and chaos to the underworld in Latin America. After slashing through the world’s outlaws as a part of his training, Sam arrives in Denver, Colorado. Players can find out what happens when he challenges “World Marshall” to test his skills. At last, the hidden story behind Raiden’s popular rival will be revealed.

KONAMI will release another DLC pack, Blade Wolf, this May. This additional pack will allow players to control the enigmatic Blade Wolf, showcasing his side story.

The Jetstream DLC is available now for $9.99 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Batman: Arkham Origins announced, being developed by WB Games Montreal

Apr 09, 2013

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate, the next installments of the blockbuster Batman: Arkham videogame franchise.  Batman: Arkham Origins will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 system, the Wii U system, and Windows PC.  Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate will be available for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system, and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system.  Both titles are scheduled to release worldwide Oct. 25, 2013.

Developed by WB Games Montréal, Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, the first two critically acclaimed games of the franchise.  Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships.

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate is a 2.5-D game developed by Armature Studio that brings the Batman Arkham experience for the first time to Nintendo and Sony handheld systems.  A companion game to Batman: Arkham Origins,players can continue the storyline of the console version and discover more details of the Dark Knight’s past.  

“Batman: Arkham is a huge triple-A videogame franchise and we are delighted to expand the experience with Batman: Arkham Origins,” said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  “WB Games Montréal has an incredibly talented team building upon Rocksteady’s award-winning gameplay and technology to deliver a deep, immersive, quality experience fans will love.”

“WB Games Montréal is honored to have the opportunity to create Batman: Arkham Origins, a new chapter in this amazing franchise” said Reid Schneider, Vice President and Executive Producer, WB Games Montréal. “We are huge fans of the franchise and are committed to creating an experience that offers players more of what they love, as well as the chance to play as a younger Batman within a fresh storyline and expanded world.”

Jagged Alliance Online getting overhauled and put on Steam

Apr 09, 2013

Jagged Alliance Online will be heading to Steam late-April, but not without undergoing a massive overhaul first. Cliffhanger Productions has been listening to the reactions from players since initially releasing the online-focused sequel to the turn-based tactics series, and the developer is reworking nearly every facet of gameplay.

Jagged Alliance Online is the latest entry in the classic, long-running franchise of tactical, turn-based strategy games. Hire and train mercenaries with the right skills, arm your squad with the latest weaponry and armor, complete over 80 single-player missions, and battle rival mercenary companies in three PvP modes or compete to win one of the regularly unlocked warzones with your alliance.

Highlighted changes in the Steam release include:

• Improved F2P model – all items in the shop are available through regular play, and can be earned more easily. All known pay-to-win tactics have been eliminated.
• Total class, weapon, and armor rebalance – starting classes are more balanced, and changes to weaponry allow more freedom to customize a character to your play-style. Sniper with a heavy machinegun? Sure, why not?
• Better PvP maps – more tactics and fewer Mexican standoffs.
• Improved mercenary and gear rules – all mercenaries and gear are fully restored after each mission so you can immediately jump back in the game. Players should never be penalized for simply playing.
• Action Point rebalance – increased Action Points, faster movement speeds, and reduced ready-costs make tactical maneuvering more important while creating a far more exciting gameplay experience.
• Increased HitPoints, new critical hit rules, status effects, new  exotic weapons and armor, improved AI, and more.

Jagged Alliance Online will be available late-April (pending date confirmation) as a free-to-play PC title through Steam.

Another success story as Divinity: Original Sin gets fully funded via Kickstarter

Apr 09, 2013

Self-publishing developer Larian Studios announced today that their KickStarter campaign to enhance Divinity: Original Sin reached its funding goal of $USD 400K in less than a fortnight.

Divinity: Original Sin is an open-world, traditional RPG featuring turn-based combat and single-player and cooperative gameplay, in which the actions and choices of players have true significance and consequences. It will ship with the editor that was used by the developers to make the game, making it the first game in a long time to sport an RPG editor that supports multiplayer.

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