Borderlands 2 Rips Open Retail

2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today the much anticipated Borderlands 2 is now available in North America and will be available internationally on September 21, 2012 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. ‘Borderlands 2 is a game made by gamers for gamers,’ said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. ‘The unique visual art style, all-new characters, loads of loot, 87 bazillion guns, and role-playing-shooting combine for a truly addictive experience, especially when played with three other friends. The initial response from the press has been fantastic and … Continue reading Borderlands 2 Rips Open Retail

Desponia Series Second Game Announcement

Daedalic Entertainment presents the official teaser to the upcoming second installment of the successful "Deponia" Trilogy, "Chaos on Deponia." The teaser shows that "Deponia’s" hero Rufus still knows how to effectively maneuver himself into the most absurd of situations, providing players with barrels of laughter (even when no barrels can be found). Additionally the newly-launched official site at www.deponia.de/en provides character details, excerpts from the original soundtrack, wallpapers and more recent information about the game.The award-winning hit "Deponia" has been acclaimed by the gaming press and within a short time became the best-reviewed adventure of all time in Germany. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=PJ4Uef5oF3k … Continue reading Desponia Series Second Game Announcement

Darkfall Unholy Wars Announcement Movie

Today Aventurine announces Darkfall Unholy Wars, the next episode of the Darkfall saga. Prepare yourself and your allies. We at Aventurine are proud and excited to announce the release of Darkfall Unholy Wars! Unholy Wars delivers the fast paced, full loot player vs. player action, and the brutal, persistent clan warfare we are famous for, to a new legion of highly skilled gamers. Countless centuries have passed and the brutal, fantasy world of Agon has changed; the war-torn races face their grimmest hour yet. Trapped for countless centuries between the hateful wrath of a long forgotten power and the dark … Continue reading Darkfall Unholy Wars Announcement Movie

XCOM: A Thousand Stupid Ideas on the Road to Glory Panel

The four leads from Firaxis Games give attendees at PAX insight into the development process including some of the terrible ideas they thought of and ideas that stuck with moderator Geoff Keighley. Also featured in the panel are never-before-seen videos from very early versions of the game that you won’t find anywhere else. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be available in North America on October 9th for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=6AmaMn3xb7U Publishers: 2K Games, Firaxis Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Dark Vale Forges Ahead

Dark Vale Games, an independent video game developer based in Southern California, has opened direct pre-orders for its upcoming multiplayer-only PC game FORGE, offering exclusive benefits and a discounted price for those who pre-order this week. Fans who pre-order FORGE before midnight USA Pacific Time this Sunday, September 16 will save money and also gain access to the game’s Alpha and Beta playtest sessions prior to release. Pre-orders can be made online at http://account.playforgewar.com/Products.aspx (registration with the site is required). ‘We received amazing feedback from PC gamers both from our private Alpha and in our PAX booth last week, however, … Continue reading Dark Vale Forges Ahead