Forging Ahead Down A New Path
Developer Dark Vale Games presents us with something completely new in Forge, an MMO, shooter, action title with a heavy emphasis on PvP. But it also shows quite a few growing pains along the way.
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We have a text adventure game this week, a genre that I haven’t touched in a long time. But even with being text based it earns a recommendation from me. Read the article to find out exactly why.
The Role Playing Company Makes Debut
Established German publisher, UIG Entertainment, are excited to announce their brand new label The Role Playing Company, focusing on classical ‘old school’ RPGs and remakes of well-known and beloved RPG franchises beginning with Realms of Arkania ‘ Blade of Destiny releasing in Q2 this year and followed by Nights & Candles, developed by Atmosphere Entertainment Studios. In Nights & Candles a shadow of insidious evil has fallen over the city of Candlewind as foul creatures prepare to step out of the shadows. Afraid that these dark forces will soon overrun their kingdom, the city’s council desperately assembles a group of … Continue reading The Role Playing Company Makes Debut
Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 Announced
Capcom and Valve are pleased to announce the Resident Evil’ 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 project. This crossover project between two of the interactive entertainment industry’s most respected publishers will see characters from Left 4 Dead’ 2 featured exclusively in the forthcoming PC version of Resident Evil’ 6, while enemies from Resident Evil 6 will invade the PC version of Left 4 Dead 2. All content will be made available completely free for fans of either game to access and play. Owners of Resident Evil 6 PC will be able to select one of four survivors from Left 4 … Continue reading Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 Announced
Call Of Duty Wins Game Of The Year
In a not-so-shocking twist of events, Call of Duty Black Ops II walks away with the GiN Game Of The Year title. Call Of Duty has recently been a shoo in unless a title of epic proportions such as Skyrim was present. As in previous years, over 100,000 GiN readers cast their ballots in the nomination and final voting phase. Last year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was able to capture the spot for best shooter, but failed to crack the biggest prize, the overall game of the year. Skyrim blocked it’s path, winning an unprecedented seven awards overall. … Continue reading Call Of Duty Wins Game Of The Year
Anomaly 2 Announced
In the years following the invasion of Earth in 2018, the planet is overrun by alien machines. Humankind is on the verge of extinction. Banded together in huge convoys, they search the frozen tundra for food and supplies. Since the war, the roles have been reversed: now our species seems to be the Anomaly on a machine-controlled planet. Your convoy, Commander, is called Yukon. Anomaly 2 is a real-time strategy game that takes the tower offense concept from Anomaly Warzone Earth to a new level. Maintaining the core concepts of the original ‘ tactical planning and the on-field Commander to … Continue reading Anomaly 2 Announced
Stop, Look, Listen
The Skullcandy PLYR 2 Wireless Gaming Headset is an entry level unit that works on the PC or the console. It has a reasonable price, good performance and all the advantages wireless can offer.
SWTOR Rise Of The Hutt Cartel Intro Movie
BioWare and LucasArts have released Part 1 in the ‘making of’ video series for Star Wars: The Old Republic’s new Digital Expansion ‘ Rise of the Hutt Cartel! Join lead writer Hall Hood and lead concept artist Ryan Dening as they provide an inside look at creating the new exciting planet Makeb. Publishers: EA Games, LucasArts Developers: Bioware Platforms: PC
New Voice Over DLC For War Of The Roses
Paradox Interactive, publisher of games and self-diagnosed Anglophiles, today released the powerful vocal performance of Brian Blessed as an add-on for their medieval combat title War of the Roses. Players can now charge into battle with the acting legend commanding them to victory. Available as optional DLC for the game, the ‘Brian Blessed Vo’ pack replaces the existing announcer with the hearty, dramatic commands of England’s greatest voice. The DLC can be purchased via Steam for $4.99. In addition, a free demo is now available for War of the Roses, allowing any brave warrior to pledge their steel to the … Continue reading New Voice Over DLC For War Of The Roses
More Towers Of Power
Defense Grid: Containment is the follow-on DLC to the 2008 Puzzle Game of the Year winning title. It too pushes the tower defense genre to the max, offering lots of ways to shoot, fry and blow up your enemies.