One of Paradox Interactive’s and Paradox Development Studios’ most expansive games will get even bigger this fall. Hearts of Iron III, the deepest and most expansive simulation of World War 2-era politics, science and warfare, will see a new expansion that offers players a greater connection to the period’s history and new ways to jump straight into the action. ‘Their Finest Hour’ is the third expansion for Hearts of Iron III, and comes three years after the original game’s release ‘ further evidence of Paradox’s commitment to building and growing their games well after the launch period, adding features and … Continue reading E3 Expo: Hearts of Iron III Expansion Announced→
Now the cat is out of the bag: The German Publisher TopWare Interactive announced at E3 in Los Angeles that "Sacrilegium" will be the next title from the company owned developer – Reality Pump Studios. The in-house development team that’s responsible for creating many successful franchises such as the "Two Worlds" titles, or the acclaimed "Earth" series, is looking to revive and renew the survival horror genre in terms of story and atmosphere, as well as in the gameplay and level design, as they look to set the new standards. The story is about Alex, a 20-year Californian – smart, … Continue reading E3 Expo: TopWare Announces Sacrilegium Survival Horror→
The buzz surrounding E3 2012 is inescapable, and it’s becoming clear that gamers are seeking new and evolving frontiers in multiplayer World War II gaming. Enter Heroes & Generals, the upcoming combined online first-person shooter and strategic campaign from Denmark’s Reto-Moto, formed by the visionaries behind the Hitman franchise and a roster of top industry talent. The following is a movie from the beta preview of the game, going on right now. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=WOo3_ZY4npQ Developers: Reto-Moto Platforms: PC Events: E3 Expo 2012
Bullets and bombs decide who will be victorious. Will it be you, or will you surrender in utter defeat? This time it’s just not your ordinary game world ‘ it’s Blitzkrieg; where the rules of engagement have changed. Each war lasts only 90 days, after which a new war will begin! After each 90 day round there will be a reset. Since the war time has been changed; building and research times have been shortened. Each round will come with unique achievements; awarded at the end of the round. You will be awarded for both; Blitzkrieg, as well as for … Continue reading Wargame 1942 Contest Could Win You Real Military Equipment→
Forty-nine percent of all American homes have a video game console according to new research released today at E3 2012 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association that represents the U.S. video game industry. Matching this historically high install base, more Americans than ever are playing video games on smartphones, tablets and handheld devices and changing the way consumers enjoy computer and video games. More than 30 percent said they play games on their smartphones, compared to 20 percent last year. One quarter of gamers said they play games on wireless devices, up from 13 percent in 2011. … Continue reading ESA Reports Rising Game Popularity→
Featuring characters from the DC Comics universe, Injustice: Gods Among Us is a hot-looking fighting game from NetherRealm Studios. This is the official E3 Trailer. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=qypWqyJyhPI Publishers: Warner Bros Interactive Developers: NetherRealm Studios Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Events: E3 Expo 2012
The first major DLC update to Skyrim brings us a kingdom of vampires to fight or join. This is the first look at the actual game itself. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=cZLi4Y0DMlU Publishers: Bethesda Softworks Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Events: E3 Expo 2012
Dishonored casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. You are Corvo, the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress. Framed for her murder, you become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is besieged by plague and ruled by a corrupt government armed with strange technologies, dark forces bestow supernatural abilities upon you. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=beSPh579_y8 Publishers: Bethesda Softworks Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Events: E3 Expo 2012
In this amazing prequel movie, we get to see how the world ended for the residents of Moscow, and how the game Metro 2033 began. A new game in that world is scheduled for 2013, if the world lasts that long. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=6s5n0jTA8nE Publishers: THQ Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Events: E3 Expo 2012
TwitchTV, the world’s leading video game broadcasting network, today announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) that Paradox Interactive will be the first publisher to enable players to broadcast live gameplay directly from their games to the TwitchTV community. The Showdown Effect is their inaugural title featuring this functionality in the form of a direct link from the game’s dashboard to TwitchTV’s broadcasting platform. Given the proliferation of marquee brands streaming content on TwitchTV, the trend toward making the process more accessible for their fans was a logical next step. ‘We’ve seen explosive growth in the live broadcasting industry which … Continue reading E3 Expo: Paradox To Stream Game Content To TwitchTV→
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