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Sins of a Solar Empire Patch Released, Demo Plans Revealed
The Sins of a Solar
Empire Website now offers the promised version 1.03 patch for Ironclad
Games' space strategy game. The update can be applied automatically from within
the game, and a manual edition of the patch is available from
ActionTrip,
FileFront,
FileShack, and Gamer's
Hell...
So Blonde Q&A, Movie
The So Blonde Q&A on
gry.o2.pl is a bilingual English and Polish conversation with Steve Ince
about this point-and-click adventure. On a related pair of notes, the
Anaconda Website
offers a German trailer for the game, along with word that the German edition is
gold and due for release ...
CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 3 - Are Box Coolers any Good?
Comparing Box Coolers
Among the enthusiast crowd, it is more or less a matter of course to equip a computer with a powerful CPU cooler. After all, thanks to their better design and construction, most aftermarket air cooling solutions offer superior cooling performance, while running at lower no...
Wolfdale Shrinks Transistors, Grows Core 2
The New Core 2 Duo: 45 nm Wolfdale Replaces 65 nm Conroe
Intel's 65 nm generation isn't dead yet, as the firm will still be offering multiple models in the server, desktop and notebook spaces for a while. The processors used in Apple's ultra portable Mac Book Air and Lenovo's upcoming X300 seri...
CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 2
The Whole Range - From Bargain Bin Part To Water Cooler
In the first part of our extensive roundup of CPU coolers, we came to the conclusion that 45% of the products we tested either failed the test, or weren't worth the asking price . Additionally, we were surprised by how much junk is sold in...
Vista Workshop: More RAM, More Speed
Windows Vista With 8 GB
Throughout the history of personal computers, RAM has always been something of a valuable commodity - even a luxury. Only a few years ago, even reaching the memory limit of 4 GB possible under a 32-bit operating system was completely unthinkable. But then again, at one t...
CPU Cooler Charts 2008, Part 1
The Heat Is On - CPU Coolers Compared
It's been over seven years since Tom's Hardware first published a comparative test of CPU coolers. At that time, there was a distinct lack of awareness regarding the importance of this component, and a pronounced dearth of critical tests containing knowledg...
Alone in the Dark Q&A, Movie
The
Alone in the Dark Q&A on Gameplayer talks with Nour Pollini about the
upcoming installment in this survival/horror series, talking about the Central
Park setting, gameplay, the new game engine, and more. Meanwhile, a new Alone in
the Dark trailer shows off over a minute from the gam...
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New Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Movie, No Demo
GamesIndustry.biz has an article based on an interview with Rainbow Six
Vegas 2 designer Phil Therien, quoting him as calling the hardcore shooter
market "too narrow." Along the way Phil also discusses why four-player co-op was
changed to two-player co-op, repeats there will be no ...
X Motor Racing Patch, New Demo
A new version 1.05 of X Motor Racing
is now available, offering changes and tweaks to this realism-oriented racing
simulation. The game can be updated from within the game, and there is also an
updated demo, which is mirrored on
FanGaming,
FileFront, Gamer's Hell,
and
Strategy Informe...
Crysis Hotfix, New Server Docs Released
The
Crysis Weekly Update #8 is online, announcing the release of a version 1.21
hotfix to address the security hole that could cause server crashes as well as
the availability of version 1.4 of the game's redesigned server documentation.
The update is rounded out with a status report on the...
World of Warcraft Patch Details, Trailer
A new trailer showing off the Sunwell Plateau from the upcoming version 2.4
World of Warcraft patch is now online. The clip can be found on
this in
development page along with information about the Fury of the Sunwell update
and a wallpaper for your decorating pleasure. The trailer is also mi...
Galactic Dream: Rage of War Patch, New Demo
RageofWar.NET now offers a new patch for
Galactic Dream: Rage of War, updating Evolution Vault's science-fiction RTS game
to version 1.2. The update incorporates new features as well as bug fixes and
optimizations, and there is also a patch to incorporate these changes into the
game's playab...
The Graveyard Released, Demo
The Graveyard is now
available, along with playable demos for the PC and Mac editions of this offbeat
game described like this: "The Graveyard is a very short computer game designed
by Auriea Harvey and Michaël Samyn. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard.
You walk around, sit on ...
Galactic Command - Echo Squad SE Patch, Updated Demo
The 3000AD Patches Page is the
location of a new patch to update Galactic Command - Echo Squad SE to
version 2.10.05. The
version control file outlines what's new and different. Meanwhile, the
3000AD Demo Page mentions an
updated version 2.10.05 demo, but lists no mirrors at this point; the...
Far Cry 2 Delay, Movie
The Far Cry 2 Developers Blog has
word that Far Cry 2 is delayed until fall of this year (thanks Gamer's Hell).
Ubisoft's sequel to Crytek's first-person shooter was announced with a spring
2008 release date (story), but a new video blog reveals the new
date while offering some new gameplay ...
Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare Patch, New Demo
Battlefront.com now offers
downloads of a new patch for Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare,
updating the military strategy expansion to version 1.03, offering "AI
enhancement, bug fixes and game play balance improvements." The new features are
reflected in an updated version ...
BioShock, Civ MMOGs?
The Bank
of America SmidCap Conference, always a hotbed of gaming news (thanks
FiringSquad),
has a
series of slides from a presentation by Take-Two chairman Strauss Zelnick on
EA's attempt to purchase Take-Two. Included along the way is a slide showing
they feel BioShock and the Civilizat...
Sam & Max 205 Details, Trailer
Telltale
Games has details on Sam & Max: What's New Beelzebub, saying the
fifth episode in Season Two in the adventure series will be released on April
11. A new trailer shows off gameplay from the episode, along with a satanic
recruiting pitch (on VHS?) from the upcoming episode five in...
Imperium Romanum Patch, Scenario
The Imperium Romanum Website is
serving up a new patch that updates Haemimont Games' city building game to
version 1.02. The patch addresses some issues, including what are described as
"major game crashes," and also adds a new scenario called "Augusta Raurica." The
downl...
April F-F-Foolin', Part One
3D Realms: Duke Nukem Forever Screenshot. In case this was the year no
one else did it.
Diablo III Announcement.
Announcing
Dominions 4: Succubi In Heat!
Digital Eel announces Infinite
Space Olnine: Shadows of Infinity. For release one year ago.
BBFC: GTA
4 to feature...
PureSim Baseball Patch, Sale Pitch
Matrix Games announces
the release of a new patch for PureSim
Baseball, updating the baseball simulation to version 1.71. In celebration
of the opening of the actual baseball season, they have also kicked off a sale,
offering the game at 35% off, promising that is not an April Fool's joke.
...
April F-F-Foolin', Part Four
Super Pii Pii Brothers. Thanks dakslf.
Virtrium LLC Changes
Name of Game Product Horizons to World of Dragons.
Welcome to Google TiSP. Thanks
Wowbagger_TIP.
BeyondUnreal.
Guild Wars implements new character models, shown
here and
here.
Thanks Tadej.
...
Night of a Million Billion Zombies Patch, Demo
The Night of a Million Billion Zombies Website
offers online sales of this indie survival horror game, a patch to update the
game to version 1.1, and an updated version 1.1 demo. The game features five
playable characters, 25 levels, and most important, zombies. The demo is
mirrored on Atomi...
April F-F-Foolin', Part Three
Thanks Ant.
YouTube. Pick a video, any video.
Thanks Defias.
Legend of Zelda Movie Trailer Movie. Thanks space captain.
Black Mesa: Source purchased
by EA.
Google
Wake-up. Thanks j.c.f.
Virgle: The Adventure
of Many Lifetimes.
Metal Gear Solid 4 GamePlay Footag...
April F-F-Foolin', Part Two
Xbox.com New For Spring. Thanks xXBatmanXx.
World of Warcraft:
The Molten Core announced for consoles. Thanks Len.
NetDevil
Announces A New Company Name - NetAngel. Thanks Gamer's Hell.
The Lord of the Rings Online:
Shadows of Angmar - The Battle of Amon Hen.
Intel Corpo...
April F-F-Foolin', Part Five
The aftermath. Thanks Gamer's Hell.
Age Of Conan: Hyborian Adventures new race: The Elves.
Battle for Wesnoth to replace
Microsoft's "tired" AOE franchise.
Splash Damage Announce
New Title.
SporeDate.
Space Quest II Cancelled.
...
H.A.W.X Announcement, Trailer
This press release officially announces H.A.W.X, the aerial combat
game first revealed last night (story), though the Tom Clancy Air
Combat "brand" was revealed last year (story). The first trailer
is now available for this aerial combat game that will carry the Tom Clancy name
a...
TrackMania Nations Forever Trailer, Release Date
The
TrackMania Website announces the release of a new trailer for TrackMania
Nations Forever and reveals April 16 as the release date for this free
installment in Nadeo's racing series. The trailer is mirrored on
ComputerGames.ro and
Gamer's Hell, and here's a bit on how this is intended ...
Sins Patch This Week, Ladders & More Near
Sins of a Solar Empire
v1.04 planned for this week on the Sins of a Solar Empire Website has word
that they hope (but do not promise) to release the new patch for the 4X
strategy game this week. The update outlines the play testing that they've done
to test the balance changes in the patch. ...
Earthworm Jim, Dark Alliance, Descent, and MDK Sequels?
Interplay
Releases 2007 Earnings; New Web Site Launch Imminent follows-up on word that
Interplay is resuming game development (story) with further
indications of what they have planned and word they are set to relaunch their
website (thanks No
Mutants Allowed). Interplay continues to pursu...
Nintendo Number One, Sort Of
Develop Magazine has released the 2008 edition of their
Develop 100 ranking of game development
studios by 2007 UK sales. The big story this year is that Nintendo has dethroned
EA Montreal for the top spot, though it should be pointed out that EA's standing
on the list is diluted as it is s...
The Witcher Patch, Editor, Adventure
The Witcher
Official Website now provides downloads of a new patch for The Witcher
that brings CD Projekt's action/RPG to version 1.3 as well as the promised beta
version of the D’jinni adventure editor (thanks Wolfox). As a bonus, the version
1.3 patch also contains Price of Neutrality, a n...
Sins of a Solar Empire Patch, Desync Issues
Though it's not yet reflected on the
Sins of a Solar Empire Homepage,
the Sins of a Solar
Empire Update Page (registration required) has the promised new version 1.04 patch for
Ironclad's space strategy game. This patch "addresses user-requested game
balancing," but will not addre...
SC2: Patton Drives East Next Month, Preorders
The
Battlefront Store is now accepting pre-orders for Strategic Command 2:
Patton Drives East, their alternate-history World War II strategy expansion.
This is accompanied by word to expect a release in May.
...
FlyFF Guide: Flyff-itionary (not completed, but updated)
You are here, and you're new:
First of all, welcome! You've stumbled upon Flyff and have decided to join its communities, good for you!
But wait! All the words that Flyff people are spewing out at you is confusing the heck out of you! You have no idea what to do and you need a dictionary for F...
Team Fortress 2 Interview, Preview
Valve's Robin Walker
on New Team Fortress 2 Content, Future Maps, and Awesomeball on Shacknews is
a barroom conversation with Valve's Team Fortress 2 director about
implementing new elements into the teamplay shooter, issues surrounding game
balance, class weapons, their (euphemism) release ...
FlyFF Guide: BowJesters, and you.
Introduction
This is my first guide, so dont flame. Constructive Critism is fine.
So, What exactly are BowJesters? Bow Jesters are Jesters who use bows, rather then yoyo's. "But Jesters are suppose to use Yoyos, Why is there Bow Jesters when you can't use offensive skills?" Simpl...
EA Extends, Lowers Take-Two Offer
EA
extends Take-Two bid to May 16 (thanks Dagok) has word that after having
their $26/share offer rejected by the Take-Two board, they are playing hardball
by extending the offer deadline to May 16 and reducing the offer by 26
cents/share, perhaps thinking the original offer was turned down ...
X-Plane Demo, Patch
The X-Plane Website is hosting a
demo for version 9.00 of this flight simulator (thanks Gamer's Hell). The demo features
limited scenery and will only operate with a joystick for 10 minutes. The demo
is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Accompanying the demo release is a new
version 2.0...
Depths of Peril SDK, Beta Patch Released
Soldak
Entertainment announces the release of a beta version 1.010 patch for
Depths of Peril, Soldak's action/RPG. The patch is available
on this page,
while more details can be found in
the patch
notes. The patch is mirrored on
FileFront and Gamer's
Hell. Additionally,
they
offer ...
HL2 Fistful of Frags Beta Server, Client Hotfix
The Fistful of Frags Website is
serving up a new beta version 1.35C dedicated server for this Western-themed
modification for Half-Life 2, calling it a "recommended" update, in spite
of the beta tag (thanks Gamer's Hell). Additionally they are offering a semi-optional
client hotfix...
PC Devil May Cry 4 Summer, Demo First
Capcom's Devil May Cry 4
Coming To PC This Summer offers word that the PC edition of the supernatural
action game will make its retail debut sometime this summer, featuring some
enhancements over the console editions. Word is the release will be preceded by
a playable demo:Capcom, a leading ...
Hellgate: London Patch, Another Coming
The
Hellgate: London Website has the release of the version 1.2 patch for
Flagship's action/RPG after a couple of weeks of beta testing (users who applied
the release candidate beta don't need this update, as it's unchanged).
The patch notes outline
what's changed in the patch, which is mi...
PC Two Worlds: Add-on Next Week, Another to Follow
ZUXXEZ Entertainment announces that the Tainted Blood expansion for
Two Worlds that was released last month for the Xbox 360 edition of Reality
Pump's role-playing game (story) will be made available one week
from today as a free release for owners of the PC edition. They also say that
anoth...
Green Screen, Zoo Games, and Ryan Brant
This press
release announces the formation of
Green Screen Interactive Software,
a global publisher of PC and console game, and their creation of Zoo Games, a
new casual game publisher they've formed by acquiring and combining
Destination Software and
ZOO Digital Publishing. On
this topic...
Baseball Mogul 2009 Patch, Demo
The Sports Mogul Website
offers a Baseball Mogul 2009 demo, providing a chance to get in touch with
your inner Steinbrenner with a sample of the eleventh installment in this sports
management series. Additionally,
this page has a new
patch for the game, for those unwilling or unable to use ...
Gothic 4 Subtitle, Details
Tiscali Games has
details from German PC Games magazine on Gothic 4: Arcania, the next
installment in the RPG series that's being developed by Spellbound Entertainment.
In addition to revealing that new subtitle, there's word the game will be set
about ten years after the events in Gothic 3,...
X-Motor Racing Patch., New Demo
The X Motor Racing Website has a new
version 1.06 of this motorsports simulation. The update adds new physics
surfaces, simulation optimizations, and more. The
downloads page has an
updated multi-language demo.
...
TF2 Update Next Week, No Portal 2 this Year
This week's
Steam marketing message has word that Steam will be the exclusive online
distributer of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky, that they are now selling an
arcade-style shooter called Bullet Candy, and that the Team Fortress 2
update including the new Goldrush map and new medic achievements ...
Battlefield Heroes Trailer, Details
Planet
Battlefield has a new Battlefield Heroes trailer (thanks Ant) along with
word that the invitation-only beta test for the multiplier shooter will begin on
May 6. They also have a couple of other details about the game, including word
that the client download has been optimized to be ab...
Team Fortress 2 Update, Free Weekend
Steam News has word that the Team Fortress 2 update that adds the new
Gold Rush map is now automatically available via Steam and that Valve is
kicking off a Team Fortress 2
free weekend starting Friday:The Team Fortress 2:
Gold Rush Update is now
available, free to owners of Team Fortress...
Men of War Beta Postponed, Chat Planned
Digitalmindsoft has word
that the multiplayer beta testing for Men of War (story) has been
postponed to an unspecified future date, offering apologies and a shot at one of
the remaining beta keys. They also mention a developer IRC session on Wednesday,
May 7 to discuss the game and its featu...
Evochron Renegades Patch, New Demo
The
Evochron Renegades Website has a new version 1.788 of this freeform space
exploration and combat game, as usual, serving as an update for the full game as
well as an updated playable demo. Word is: "The main focus of this update is an
all-new multiplayer system, so it is required to...
Team Fortress 2 Patch, Free Weekend Underway
Steam
News announces anew update is now automatically available for Team Fortress
2, and also that the free Team Fortress 2 weekend is now underway:A
worldwide Team Fortress 2 Free Weekend is now under way! Join now, and play the
full game for free, including the new content just released in...
Overclocked Demo, UK Shipping
Lighthouse Interactive has released a playable demo for Overclocked: A
History of Violence, their psychological adventure game, revealing along the
way that this psychological adventure game that was released a couple of weeks
ago in North America (story) is also now available in the UK.
Wor...
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Mass Effect Q&A, Movies
There's a new
BioWare Q&A
on Computer and Video Games talking with BioWare's Ray Muzyka about the
upcoming PC edition of BioWare's sci-fi RPG. On a related note, a set of four
new PC Mass Effect movies can be found on
Gamer's Hell.
...
Battleforge Q&A, Movie, Screenshots
The
Battleforge Interview on bit-tech.net chats with Volker Wertich about
Battleforge, the upcoming collectible card-based RTS game in the works at German
developer Phenomic Studio. There are some
high-resolution screenshots of the game on PC Games and a new video from the
game can be fo...
Prince of Persia Release Dated, Sort of
New Prince of
Persia given basic date on Eurogamer has word that Ubisoft has narrows the
expected release date for their new Prince of Persia game from the
"holiday 2008" release date it carried upon its announcement
(story) to "sometime between the beginning of October and en...
Supernova 2: Spacewar Released, Demo
Tycoon Games offers the release of
Supernova 2: Spacewar for Windows and Mac, described by the developer like so:
"Supernova 2: Spacewar is the result of 1 year of hard work. It is the ultimate
turn-based space fighting wargame, with a simple macromanagement part." The game
is avai...
Space Shuttle Mission 2007 Demo, Free Add-on
Space Shuttle Mission 2007 Website
now offers a playable mission for this extremely high-flying flight simulation
(thanks Ant and IGN
). In addition, the site offers a free add-on for the full version of the game,
depicting "a still-classified DoD mission which supposedly put a Spy Sat ...
New Trials 2 Second Edition, Updated Demo
A new version 1.07 of Trials 2 Second
Edition offers an update to Red Lynx's motorcycle racing game as well as a
new version of the free trial edition of the game. Word is: "The new version
contains a lot of small fixes and optimizations and a completely remade tutorial
mode with 7 tuto...
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Crysis: No More Patches, Linux Server on Hold
Crysis Monthly Update #1 is online, the first of these regular updates from
Crytek about their shooter since they shifted from a weekly schedule. The update
elaborates on recent indications that console development is in Crytek's future
(story), describes efforts at fixing multiplayer discon...
New Zu Online, Get Bone
A new version 1.4.07 Zu Online is now
available, updating IGG's MMOG. Hide the kids, they also announce an event is
underway they lovingly call "Playing Games to Get Bone," saying "players are
able to obtain lots of Bone and share in the happiness together."
...
Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare Patch, Updated Demo
The
Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare Website now offers a new patch to
update the wargame expansion to version 1.04, as well as a new demo for the
expansion, likewise updated to version 1.04. Word is: "This Strategic Command 2
Weapons and Warfare Expansion v1.04 Patch brings the...
Red Orchestra Sale, Darkest Hour Mod
On the anniversary of D-Day, the Red
Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 Website has news of the release of beta 1.0 of the
Darkest Hour Modification that
brings action from Normandy to the World War II shooter. Also, a sale is
underway in
Steam where the game can be purchased at 75% off.
...
LucasArts Layoffs, More KOTOR 3 MMOG Rumors
Reports are surfacing indicating a number of layoffs have taken place at
LucasArts over the past few days, where than 100 jobs may have been cut.
Kotaku has word from some purported former employees discussing the
impact this may have on several games, both announced and unannounced. T...
GRID on Steam, EVE Sale
More steaminess:
Steam
News has word that GRID, Codemasters' new racing game is now
available via Steam, Valve's content delivery service (thanks Dagok).
Steam
also has word on a sale on EVE Online, allowing the purchase of CCP's MMORPG for
$9.99.
...
Total Extreme Wrestling 2008 Ships, New demo
Total Extreme Wrestling 2008 is now available, so those interested in getting a
hammer lock on Grey Dog Software's sports management sequel can head over to the
Grey Dog Software Website.
There is also an updated version of the time-limited demo for the game, though
it's not apparent what is ...
PC Aces of the Galaxy Ships, Demo
Vivendi Games/Sierra Online recently announced the release of Aces of the Galaxy for Windows and Xbox 360,
but while console edition made its promised appearance, a problem resulted in
the Windows edition of this arcade space combat game not being released at that
time. The PC edition is now b...
Team Fortress 2 Pyro Update This Week, Free Weekend
Valve announces a big week for Team Fortress 2, as they will release a
new "Meet the Sniper" movie tomorrow and on Thursday they will launch the
promised update for the Pyro class in the multiplayer shooter, leading up to
another free play weekend, which kicks off on Friday: June 16,...
Supreme Ruler 2020 Ships, Patch Released
Paradox Interactive announces that Supreme Ruler 2020 is shipping in
North America, and that the first patch for Battlegoat Studios' strategy sequel
is also now available. A playable demo for the game was released last week
(story), and the patch can be found on
AtomicGamer,
FileFront, and...
The Princess Bride Ships, Demo
The Princess Bride Website now
offers promised online sales of their cartoony adventure game based on the film
of the same name. There is also a trial version for the PC that allows you to
play the opening levels of all five of the game's episodes for up to 30 minutes
and can be activated to...
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway Trailer, Interview
A new Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway trailer shows off the destructable
(destructable?) cover in Gearbox software's upcoming World War II shooter
sequel, and word on GameSpot
is that Ubisoft has narrowed the game's release date from a general August
(story) to the more specific August 26. ...
Alone in the Dark Ships in EU; DRM Info, Review Dust-up
Infogrames announces Alone in the Dark is shipping to European stores
for PC, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation2 (thanks Gamer's Hell). On a related note,
TVG reports the game includes the reviled SecuROM DRM, which will require an
internet connection to activate the game, though it does not s...
Blizzard: Another Day, Another Tease
The image on the Blizzard
Entertainment Splash Page is updated, continuing to raise expectations that
an announcement is forthcoming from this weekend's Worldwide Invitational event.
The image has been enhanced, revealing another rune, and in-depth speculation
about what this all means can b...
Crytek - EU Thinks Shooters are Bad, Mmmkay?
Forbes quotes Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli expressing the opinion that Europeans
tend to regard first-person shooters as "evil" (thanks Mike Martinez and
Computer
and Video Games). Here's a bit from the latest comparison between the tastes
of European and North American game players, wh...
The Sims 2: FreeTime Patch, Store Launches
A new patch for The Sims 2: FreeTime updates the leisure-time people sim
expansion to version 1.13.0.161. The update address an in-game bug with a number
of appliances and fixes a number of compatibility issues, including with the
newly launched The
Sims 2 Store (thanks Gamer's Hell). The pa...
GTR Evolution Website, Movie
SimBin announces the launch of the
GTR Evolution Website dedicated to
the racing game due for release for the PC in August (thanks Gamer's Hell). The site
includes some game information, screenshots, and a new movie. Here's how the
clip is described: "Catch the very first glimpse of what...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 0
Just a tad in advance of the show's July 14 opening.
Xbox.com's E3 2008 coverage is underway.
Bungie teases an E3 reveal.
Spike Celebrates the Future of Videogames with Week-Long 'E3 Invasion'.
Rumor: Lost Planet movie to be announced at E3.
...
Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition, Demo
Valve and Tilted Mill Entertainment announce that
Children of the Nile: Enhanced Edition is available via Steam, offering a
version of this historical city building game that's updated with Vista support
and a number of enhancements to the UI (all detailed
here).
Those who already own the ...
Dragon Age Name Change, Tease Continues
Dragon Age Website has not yet been
updated, still teasing saying: "More July 9, 2008." On what may or may not be a
related note, however, EA sends word to expect a trailer from BioWare's upcoming
RPG this weekend on both the telly and the internets in preparation for the
game's sh...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 1
Will there be news left when the show begins? Thanks Mike Martinez.
E3 in Make-or-Break Year, According to TheStreet.com. Thanks
Gameplay Monthly.
How you can catch the E3 briefings LIVE.
E3 ’08-
Full Preview.
New Wolfenstein Game To (Probably) Be Shown At E3.
No
...
Operation Flashpoint 2 Website Today, Movie Tomorrow
A preliminary Operation
Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising Website (thanks Moreno), sporting images, a link
to the
forums for the military shooter sequel, and a "video" option on the menu
that brings up a window saying 07.11.08, strongly suggesting a movie will be
released tomorrow.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 3
Thanks Mike Martinez.
Gamers abuzz with rumors about E3.
THQ Inc. to
Host E3 2008 Analyst Day. Thanks Gamer's Hell.
The 10 People We Hope Will Shut the F Up at This Year's E3 on Crispy Gamer.
Tecmo, D3, SouthPeak Reveal E3 Lineup.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 2
Holiday titles, price cuts in focus at game show.
E3 Titles Showcase
Quality, Innovation and Accessibility on New Properties and Popular
Franchises.
Midway reveals its E3 line-up.
Gamecock: We Aren't Paying E3 Ransom. Thanks Mike Martinez.
Activision Left The...
Flagship Loses IPs, Closes
Flagship No Longer Owns Hellgate London (5th Update) on Hellgate Guru has
been updated a few times since it was referenced here yesterday
(story). One update clarifies that Korean Hellgate distributor
HanbitSoft informed them that they do not have any claim to take of ownership of
Hellgate:...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 4
What makes a good E3 press conference?
XSEED Marvelous And XSEED's E3 Line Up. Thanks Mike Martinez.
E3 2008 Preview on Play.tm.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 5
E3's focus will be on the games.
Eight Extremely Embarrassing E3 Moments on GamePro.com. Thanks Mike Martinez.
What's in store at E3?
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 6
Video game makers to duel in E3 arena.
As E3 kicks off, video game industry is facing growing pains.
E3 2008's Most
Popular Rumors Will They Happen?
E3 video game confab a battle of virtual bands.
E3 2008 Predictions - The Crispy Crystal Ball Has the Answers.
...
Gears of War 2 Dated, New Coop Mode
Mr. Clifford Bleszinski capped off the game presentations at the Microsoft press
conference showing off Gears of War 2. If you were hoping for skinny
soldiers with high voices, you'll be out of luck, as growling steroidal is still
the order of the day. After the lengthy demo, Clifford announce...
Guitar Hero: World Tour Details, and More
At the MS E3 briefing Activision reveals that Guitar Hero: World Tour
will exclusively feature Van Halen and The Eagles, and will also offer downloads
of an exclusive REM track pack. They will also offer downloads of the GH edition
of Death Magnetic simultaneous with the release of this new Me...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 7
Gaming
giants look to mainstream. Thanks Mike Martinez.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 8
At E3, Gaming Takes Center Stage. Stop the presses!
Microsoft fires back in video game wars.
...
LEGO Batman Site, Movie
LEGO Batman: The Videogame is
online for the upcoming brixillated comic book game. The site offers info and
media, and speaking of media, the cinematic E3 trailer from the game can be
found on
MyGameTrailers.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 10
Wired.com @ E3 2008. Thanks Mike Martinez.
E3
Convention: Music games take center stage.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 9
Microsoft Guns for Hard-Core and Casual Gamers at E3.
E3
EA's Press Conference - From Wright To Fanning.
Overheard@E3 The wisdom of Bill Walton.
Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have Booth Babes. Thanks Mike Martinez.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 12
Ubisoft: E3 is "not appropriate" at the current date, location.
The
KONAMI E3 2008 Press Conference concludes with a painfully epic failure
at their own music rhythm game.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 11
‘GTA IV and BioShock just the beginning’, says Zelnick.
Nintendo and Sony Underwhelm at E3. Thanks Mike Martinez.
Gamasutra - E3 Konami Details Fall 2008 Lineup.
...
Step Closes, Inhabited Island: Still Coming (Eventually)
The
Ilya Chudakov Q&A on Adventure Classic Gaming talks with one of the folks
from Step Creative Group, learning that the Russian developer has once again
shut its doors. In spite of this, they report Akella has expressed a commitment
to completing the much-delayed English edition of In...
Tomb Raider: Underworld Trailer, Release Dates
Eidos recently unveiled November 21 as the EU release date for Tomb Raider:
Underworld, and now offer November 18 as when to expect the return of Lara
Croft in North America. On a related note, a new trailer from the game is
online. Word is: "This new trailer takes you through the develop...
SC2: Patton Drives East Patch, New Demo
Battlefront.com now offers a new patch for Strategic Command 2: Patton
Drives East, updating the World War II turn-based strategy expansion to version
1.01. Here's word on the new version: "This patch is packed full of new
improvements to the main game and editor. It also includes a new...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 12
E3 2008: Event may try to recapture luster.
E3 2008: Nintendo makes laughable attempt to please “core” gamers.
E3 2008: Microsoft wares lack novelty with mainstream appeal.
Volume rises for music video games.
E3: Is the future of video gaming all in the famil...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 14
E3: The Full Gamasutra Report. Thanks Mike Martinez.
Miyamoto says Nintendo not targeting core with E3.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 15
Thanks Mike Martinez.
E3 is headed for extinction - Pachter. Better listen to him, Flounder,
he's in pre-med.
A user-friendly video game industry.
Missing in Action - The
No Shows of E3.
Nintendo, Microsoft stumble while Sony cruises. Huh?
UGO - Best of E3 2008
Aw...
Black Prophecy Beta Registration, Movie
The E3 movie from Black Prophecy gives a look at Reakktor Media's
upcoming outer-space MMOG. The clip is located on the
Black Prophecy Website, where they
are also now accepting sign-ups for closed beta testing of the game. The movie
is mirrored on
AtomicGamer,
FileFront, and Gamer's
H...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 16
10 games from E3 to be suspicious of.
E3: hate it or love it? Game industry wrestles with how to boost next year’s
show.
WAR E3 Blog - E3 Post
Mortem.
Industry Leaders
Speak Out on E3's Relevance.
...
Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare Patch, New Demo
A new patch is online for Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare,
updating the military strategy expansion to version 1.05. Word is: "This
all-inclusive v1.05 Patch includes a number of user requested changes, bug fixes
and editor enhancements as well as better overall game performance ...
DirectX 11 Announced, Compatible with DirectX 10 Hardware
This
Gamasutra article, also from Microsoft's Gamefest 2008 developer conference
in Seattle has word that DirectX 11 has been announced, though no specific
release date is specified. Unsurprisingly, this will be for Windows Vista and
"future versions of Windows," but not Windows XP...
Games for Windows Marketplace Coming, LIVE Gold Fees Going
Gamasutra
has word that Microsoft has announced plans to introduce a Games for Windows
marketplace similar to the Xbox LIVE marketplace. They also announce plans to
offer a less console-centric Games for Windows LIVE service and confirm that
they will be dropping the premium subscription fee...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 16
Bethesda defends E3, says it needs to change.
E3: great show for games, not for glitz. Our four fixes n Ars Technica.
Thanks Mike Martinez.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 18
E3 2008 –
Our Final Thoughts on the Show’s Best Games on GameZone.
The E3 No Shows: Why They Weren't There? Thanks Ant.
Iwata So Very Very Sorry For Nintendo's E3 Presser.
Bungie
boss laughed when MS pulled Halo from E3 briefing.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 19
Thanks Mike Martinez.
ESA E3
To Return In 2009.
GameDaily's Best and Worst of E3.
Bungie: E3 was a success! And this Kool-Aid is delicious!
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 21
E3 failed in
more ways than it succeeded.
‘E3 felt like a hospital corridor’ - Sega US President.
Bungie
president "certainly didn't agree" with decision to postpone Halo E3 reveal.
Nintendo
Apologizes for Causal-Focused E3 Showing. Thanks
Gameplay Monthly.
...
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 Movie, MP Beta Nears
E3 Coverage
2008 Website has a video interview with Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3
executive producer Chris Corey that was taped during the recent E3 extravaganza.
The clip includes footage of the game, shot off a monitor in ShakyCam style,
showing off combat from the Japanese faction po...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 20
E3 Aftermath: The Crispy Gamer Greatest Hits.
The Eight Least Compelling Games of E3 on Crispy Gamer. More about the
author than the show.
Will E3 Ever Get Its Groove Back? on Crispy Gamer.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 22
Top 10 New Video Games: Hands-on @ E3 2008 on Popular Mechanics. Next,
PC Gamer's favorite wrenches.
E3 2008: Sony missing clear vision for PlayStation 3 on GameCritics.com.
E3 2008 The Show in Pictures on Crispy Gamer.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 23
The Annual
E3 Awards 2008 on GameSpy.
IGN's Overall
Best of E3 2008 Awards.
E3 The best
games on show on BBC News.
Moore: We can work with ESA to fix E3.
E3 '08 gives glimpse of games on the horizon.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 24
As Game Studios Court the Mainstream, Old Customers Feel Marooned.
Crispy Gamer - Feature The 2008 Crispy Awards Special E3 Edition.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 25
2008 E3 Awards on Voodoo Extreme.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 26
Spike - Best of E3 Awards
2008 - Missing In Action. If you can reward games you didn't play, why
not games you didn't see?
...
Wallace & Gromit Details, Movie
Telltale follows last week's Wallace & Gromit announcement
(story) with further details on the project and a new trailer on
the Telltale Games
Website. Here's word: SAN RAFAEL, CA, July 28, 2008 – Following up on
last week's announcement of Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures, ...
Mac The Princess Bride Game, Mac Demo
The Princess Bride Game Website
now offers the Mac edition of this cartoony adventure game based on the
cult-favorite fairy tail movie. In addition to the think different variant, a
playable Macintosh demo is also now available. The Linux edition is still listed
as "coming soon."
...
Mines of Moria Retail Plans, CE Announced
Turbine announces it has partnered with WBIE to distribute the Mines of Moria
expansion for Lord of the Rings Online, revealing that they will be
offering a retail edition, a collectors' edition, as well as a digital option
for existing subscribers: > The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of M...
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Website, CE, Petition
A new S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:
Clear Sky Website is online, dedicated to GSC Game World's upcoming shooter
prequel (thanks Daniel). The site reveals a
collector's edition for the
game that includes a DVD and poster/map, but this seems to be
for
Europe only. As a result, there's a
petition looking ...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 1
QuakeCon 2008
Press Conference Live Blog.
Quakecon 2008 Day 0 on Virtual-Hideout.
First
Guy In Line At QuakeCon. Thanks Ant.
Doom 4
"three times" Rage visual quality and
Rage still
a long way from release - Willits.
Eurogamer - Next-gen Quake Arena game shelv...
Crysis Warhead Q&A, Screenshots
The Crysis Warhead
Community Q&A on Gamer's Hell offers a community Q&A where Crytek answers
questions about their upcoming shooter sequel, covering topics like multiplayer
modes, AI, gameplay tweaks, and more. The Q&A is accompanied by
a batch
of new screenshots.
...
Legendary in September, Preorder & Graphic Novel Details
GameCock announces September 30 as the release date for Legendary,
offering details on a preorder bonus for Spark Unlimited's mythology-inspired
shooter, as well as a graphic novel to be released simultaneously with the game:
Legendary will be in stores on September 30 to fulfill the desires o...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 2
Slicing and dicing more keynote tidbits.
John
Carmack's QuakeCon Keynote. No Quake Live mod support.
Doom 4 will look three times better than Rage. At half the framerate.
Carmack: Doom 4
Multiplayer to Beat Doom 3's Modes. That's not raising the bar very
high.
Next-gen Quake...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 4
Or didn't, in these cases.
Missing Games at QuakeCon.
...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 28
Hollenshead: E3 Was Pretty Much a Disappointment to Everyone.
...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 5
For video game fanatics, QuakeCon exhibition is virtual nirvana.
...
Supernova 2: Spacewar Patch, Updated Demo
A new version 1.0.3 of Supernova 2: Spacewar is now available, updating
this resource management game with tweak, bug-fixes, a new stats screen, a new
ship customization screen and a new skirmish gameplay mode. The new PC and Mac
versions are available on
this page as
they also serve as tra...
Preorder WAR, Gain Beta Access & Other Bonuses
IGN reports that
preorders are now underway for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning,
outlining a number of bonuses for those willing to buy before they try the
Warhammer MMORPG. Those who preorder will gain access to the game's beta test as
well as exclusive in-game items. Additionally, preor...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 6
Splash Damage -
The
QuakeCon Files: Day 1 and
The
QuakeCon Files: Day 2.
...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 7
Sales
show Doom 3 was not bad: Willits.
Splash Damage - The QuakeCon Files: Day 3.
id Rising: Despite
Underwhelming QuakeCon, Carmack and Company Are Poised for a Comeback.
QuakeCon 2008 - Paint, Glue & Sponge Bob on TweakTown.
QuakeCon 2008 – Visiting the Vendors...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 29
Game Critics E3
Awards. Best of show: Fallout 3.
...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 8
The EnemyTerritory.TV
QuakeCon Blog now offers streaming audio and video of the keynote
address and press conference.
...
Savage 2 Patch Near, Price Cut
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul Website
has an update on the now overdue (story) patch for S2 Games'
action strategy sequel, as well as word that the game is getting a price cut:
"Savage 2 will sell on Steam Client for $19.99 permanently. The native client
will receive the same $19.99 pricing...
Diablo III Art Director to Change, Art Direction to Stay
The Blizzard Entertainment
Employment Opportunities Website now lists Art Director for
Diablo III as an open position (thanks
Kotaku), which causes recent controversy over the game's art direction
(story) to come to mind.
IncGamers
has a follow-up statement from Blizzard indicating that t...
Birth of America II Released, Trial Version Available
While writing the blurb below I noticed the
AGEOD Website offers a trial version of Birth of America II: Wars in
America 1750-1815 as well as sales of the full version of this turn-based
strategy sequel. Here's a bit: Birth of America II: Wars in America
1750-1815 follows the successful his...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 30
AIAS
President Defends E3's Relevance, Criticizes Publishers and Game Journalists.
He seems a bit more reasonable than the headline suggests.
...
Combat Mission Shock Force - Marines Movies, Preorders
Two new Combat Mission Shock Force - Marines movies are now available
from the upcoming modern tactical warfare expansion along with
additional details about the game. Battlefront also announces they are now
accepting preorders for the expansion
on this page where a bundle is also availabl...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 9
QuakeCon 2008 - being there, nearly interviewing Todd Hollenshead, anime
porn on Videogaming247.
...
Runes of Magic Movie, Closed Beta
The Runes of Magic Website
is taking sign-ups for closed beta testing of this upcoming free-to-play MMORPG.
The testing is set to begin on August 28, and in the meantime they have posted a
new trailer from the game, saying: "Epic battles, awesome fights and
breathtaking duels. Here we d...
Red Alert 3 Premier Edition, Movie
UK game e-tailer
GAME has details on an "exclusive" Red Alert 3: Premier Edition
(thanks Ant and
Planet Command & Conquer), set to offer the following goodies in addition to
the Command & Conquer RTS game: A collector's tin, five exclusive
multiplayer/skirmish maps, a bo...
Edited Fallout 3 For AU Release, Interview
Internode
Games Network has a follow-up on the fallout from the banning of Fallout
3 down under (story) saying that the edited edition
(story) of the RPG sequel has been approved for sale in
Australian territories with an MA15+ rating. It's not clear exactly what was
removed to earn this r...
It Came from E3 2008, Part 31
Notes from an unpopular E3 awards judge on Variety.
...
OpenGL 3.0 Specs Released, Unhappiness Ensues
Khronos Releases OpenGL 3.0 Specifications has the specs for the next
iteration of the OpenGL API. According to the post about this on
Slashdot (thanks Mike Martinez), this has spurred negative reactions from developers
who had been promised
major changes which have not materialized. They...
TF2 Map Plans, Heavy Updates
This page on the Team
Fortress 2 Website has details on CP_STEEL, a community map planned as part
of the upcoming Team Fortress 2 Heavy update. This kicks off a week-long
roll-out of new info on the class, as outlined in
this schedule, which promises new
information every weekday through ne...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 10
QuakeCon 2008 Wrap Up on Virtual-Hideout.
...
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GTR, GTR2, GT Legends Lobbies Return
SimRacingWorld has good news for racing fans left in a lurch by the
insolvency of 10TACLE Studios (story), which took the matchmaking
lobbies for GTR, GTR2, GT Legends offline. Word is developer SimBin has taken
control of the situation, and put the servers back online. Here are quotes from ...
BiA: Pre-purchase Hell's Highway, Get Road to Hill 30 Free
Steam
News has word that those who pre-purchase Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway,
Gearbox Software's upcoming World War II shooter, will earn themselves a free
copy of Brothers In Arms: Road To Hill:Brothers
in Arms: Hell's Highway, the latest installment in the popular WWII action
franchi...
Rise of the Argonauts Q&A, Movie
The Rise of the Argonauts Q&A on GameSpot UK chats with Liquid
Entertainment's Ed Del Castillo about the upcoming action/RPG and what will set
it apart: "We have a rich, compelling story for the player first and foremost,
and all the gameplay mechanics serve this experience. If you'...
EA Can Fly
EA and Epic announce EA will handle publishing and distribution of the
upcoming unannounced new game from Polish developer People Can Fly (Painkiller) based on a
new IP.
EA also announces "a publishing agreement with iconic Japanese development
studio Grasshopper Manufacture. Under t...
It Came from QuakeCon 2008, Part 11
QuakeCon Recap on LinuxGames
(thanks Ant). Carmack's Linux pessimism and confirmations of intentions to
OpenSource the Q3A engine next year.
...
Maxis: Spore Doesn't Need Demo, Does Need DRM
Eurogamer has
word from Maxis that there will be no demo for Spore, the now-gold
life simulation, quoting executive producer Lucy Bradshaw, who also told them
"yes, we'll add to the experience," when asked about expansions, but also
mentioned plans to eventually distribute the flor...
Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway Q&A, Movie
This
Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway Q&A is an internally conducted conversation
where Gearbox's Randy Pitchford discusses the way commanding your squad will
work in the upcoming continuation of their world War II shooter series. On a
related note, a new trailer is now online that show...
Sins of a Solar Empire Patch Next Month, Impulse Preview
The Sins of a Solar Empire
Website has a link to n
Impulse Phase 2 Preview looking at the next version of Stardock's
distribution platform. The update also gives mid-September as the tentative
release date for the final version 1.1 patch for Sins of a Solar Empire
that's currently undergo...
Preorder Tank Universal, Get Shadowgrounds
Meridian 4 announces that those who preorder
Tank Universal
on Steam will receive a copy of Shadowgrounds for free. A similar offer
was made for preorders of Shadowgrounds Survivor (story).
Here's word on plans to release this Tron-like shooter: "Tank Universal will be
available on Aug...
EA & Take-Two Hostilities Cease, Negotiations Ensue
EA drops
hostile Take-Two bid and enters talks announces EA's attempted hostile
takeover of Take-Two is ended (thanks Mike Martinez), and as implied by
the announcement earlier today (story), Take-Two and EA are
now engaged in negotiations: NEW YORK (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc
(ERTS.O...
ANNO 1404 Announced, Movie
Ubisoft announces ANNO 1404, currently scheduled for a March 2009
release, so the next installment in the strategy/simulation series is a prequel
of sorts, continuing an alternating back-and-forth pattern that began with
ANNO 1602, followed by ANNO 1503, followed by ANNO 1701. The
previous i...
Wrath of the Lich King Cinematic, Interviews
The cinematic introductory trailer from World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich
King is now available, setting the stage for the upcoming MMORPG expansion.
The clip is posted on the
North American and
European World of Warcraft
Websites. On a related note, a pair of interviews about the WoW add...
Mirror's Edge Movie, Preview
A new "Stormdrains Level" movie from Mirror's Edge released at GC 2008 is
now available online, offering an extended look at gameplay from DICE's upcoming
first-person action game. The clip focuses on the game's acrobatic
parkour-inspired maneuvers, but a brief glimpse of combat is a...
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Righteous Kill: The Game, Demo
The Righteous Kill: The Game Website
offers hidden objects gameplay in what's described as "the first downloadable
casual game based on a major theatrical release." That release is Righteous
Kill, a film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino due in theaters on
September 12. The gam...
Kingdom Elemental Tactics Patch, New Demo
A new patch for Kingdom Elemental Tactics is now available to update
Chronic Logic's strategic/RPG to version 1.56. The new version includes a
revamped skirmish mode, an improved interface, a new destiny mode, over twenty
new challenge levels, bug fixes, and the ability to download and play us...
New Qtracker, Save Qtracker
The Qtracker Website now offers the
promised new version 4.8 of this PC game server browser. The new version
includes a number of new features and a handful of fixes, described in detail in
the Release Notes. Also,
as mentioned the other day, Qtracker is in need of help, as programmer
Ron ...
Warhammer Online Interview, Previews
If I Had a Hammer... on Crispy Gamer is an interview with Paul Barnett about
the imminent launch of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, Mythic's
fantasy-themed MMORPG. The conversation covers all the basics of the game, going
into detail on points of interest, setting the scene for
The Fi...
Jace Hall Show - Aliens, Borderlands, Rage, & DOOM 4
Lucky Episode 13 of the Jace Hall Show
on Crackle (NSFW) is the season one finale of this online series featuring
TEH KING. This week Jace visits Gearbox Software to talk with Randy Pitchford
and check out what they are up to. Along the way he gets to fire Gearbox's
actual pulse rifle, a rea...
