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Archived News:
SEGA has finally acknowledged the delay to Alpha Protocol that was
uncovered last week after the release date for the spy-themed
RPG shifted on several websites. Their hand was forced today when the game's
planned release date rolled around, and their
Alpha Protocol product
section started showing the game as "out now." The site has been changed,
and now reads Spring 2010 for all platforms. Thanks
Joystiq.
Tripwire
Interactive announces they will publish Zeno Clash for North American
retail stores, offering a boxed version of ACE team's first-person fighting game
that's currently available via Steam. Word is: "Tripwire Interactive is proud
to announce that we will be publishing the ACE Team’s stunning first-person
fighting game, Zeno Clash, in North American retail stores. Zeno Clash is set in
a fantasy universe with game play focused on melee combat and the use of some
unique ranged weapons, from crossbows to fantasy firearms. The game includes a
full single player campaign with 18 levels, a challenge mode with 8 levels where
players can compete through a leaderboard and an optional model pack download
for use in Garry’s Mod. The game will be available in stores across the USA and
Canada soon."
Today is the release date for
Star Wars
The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, offering an action game based on the
animated Star Wars series. The game should be in stores now, and it is also
available via digital distribution from
Direct2Drive and Steam.
There's a new "How To Control A Battle Droid" trailer on
FileFront and
Gamer's Hell, and here's a bit on the game: Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
lets Star Wars fans young and old live out the sweeping galactic adventures of
the Clone Wars. For the first time ever, players can fight as their favorite
Jedi and Clone Troopers from the preeminent animated television series – from
familiar faces like Anakin Skywalker to new heroes like Clone Captain Rex. A
brand-new storyline, which bridges the gap between season one and two, takes the
player on a multi-faceted adventure to stop a mysterious techno assassin's
destructive plot. Built around two-player cooperative action, the accessible
controls and family-friendly gameplay bring Star Wars fans across generations
together like never before to fight the evil Separatists and restore peace to
the galaxy.
The
Guild Wars 2 interview on OnlineWelten is the English translation of a
German-language interview with ArenaNet discussing the upcoming online RPG
sequel with Eric Flannum and Ree Soesbee. Topics include female Charr, the
Nightmare Court, the updated look of some races, and more. This is the first
half of a two-parter, with the conclusion expected later this week.
Mod DB
now features the debut release of the HardQore 2 modification for DOOM III,
which turns id's horror-themed shooter sequel into a side-scrolling shooter in
the vein of Contra. Word is: "The DOOM 3: HardQore modification brings classic,
fast paced, thumb blistering side scrolling action to Hell. Forget long winded
plots, or boring puzzles, this is 110% non stop in your face run n' gun
slaughter. Strap on advanced UAC weaponry and take on the Forces of hell. If
your a fan of classic action games such as Contra & Metal Slug; then HardQore is
what you have been waiting for."
A new
Assassin's Creed II trailer on Computer and Video Games shows off
more of the upcoming stealth/action sequel. The clip introduces your
"assassination arsenal," and the character of young Leonardo da Vinci, who plays
the odd role of the Lucius Fox or Q in the game, inventing secret weapons for
our hero, presumably to thwart the guys in CSI: Venice.
- Arx Fatalis on
GOG.com. Save $1.00.
Still on sale (previously reported)
- AudioSurf on Steam.
Save 50%.
- Battlestations: Pacific on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Borderlands on
Direct2Drive. Save 10% on preorders.
- Brothers In Arms: Road to Hill 30 Download on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Cities XL: Pre-Purchase on
Steam. Limited
Edition for the standard edition price plus in-game bonus items.
- Codename: Panzers - Cold War on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Company of Heroes Gold on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Dark Void Preorders on
GameStop. Outlines the preorder bonus.
- Dark Void Preorders on
Game Crazy. Get a limited edition Trexi.
- Delta Force: Land Warrior on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Delta Force: Task Force Dagger on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Dreamkiller on
Steam. Pre-purchase and save 10%.
- Empire: Total War on
Steam. Save 50%.
- Hearts Of Iron II Collection on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Nemesis of the Roman Empire on
Impulse. Save 47%.
- Oddworld Games on
Steam. Save 66%.
- Raven Squad on Steam. Includes a free copy of Legendary.
- SFI Mission 4-Pack on
the Strategy First Website. Four games for $19.99.
- Spiderweb Software Store. All games 10% off through October.
- Supreme Commander Gold on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Tex Murphy Series on
GOG.com. Save 30%.
- Tropico 3 Pre-purchase on
Steam. Save 10%.
- Tropico 3 on
Direct2Drive. Preorders save 10%.
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
- Warlords Battlecry III on
Impulse. Save 47%.
- Wolfenstein on
Amazon. Save
44%.
- World in Conflict Gold Edition on
Direct2Drive. Only $5.00.
Here are the top ten bestselling titles on Direct2Drive this week:
- Risen, Deep Silver
- Fallen Earth, Fallen Earth, LLC
- Aion, NCSoft
- Mount and Blade (D2D Turns 5), Paradox Interactive
- Aion Collector's Edition, NCSoft
- World of Goo (D2D Turns 5), 2D Boy
- Champions Online, Atari
- BioShock (D2D Turns 5), 2K Games
- Defense Grid: The Awakening (D2D Turns 5), Hidden Path
- Civilization 4 (D2D Turns 5), 2K Games
A playable demo for G-Force is now available, offering a sample of this
tie-in with the Disney movie starring a group of special ops guinea pigs. The
demo 640 MB is available through
FanGaming,
FileFront,
and Gamer's Hell. Word
is: "The G-Force, a group of highly-trained covert guinea pig spy agents, is the
only team that can save the world from an evil billionaire and his army of robot
appliances. Based on the 2009 Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films
movie, G-Force is an action-packed platformer that puts you in control of
Darwin, the G-Force team leader, and his housefly surveillance sidekick Mooch.
Use awesome high-tech gadgets and stealth strategy as you team up with the other
G-Force agents to complete your exciting mission." Update: This demo
only supports French, German, and Italian languages.
Paradox Interactive announces the availability of a new patch for Europa
Universalis: Rome Gold, bringing the grand strategy game to version 2.2. The
update can be applied automatically by making use of the "check for updates"
link within the game, and a manual patch is also available for download from
The
Patches Scrolls. Here's the general change list they provide: · A
rebalanced colonial system in which the player now has to deal with a barbarian
threat
· Improved political and naval warfare AI
· A revised political system within Republics to ensure gameplay is more
rewarding
· Various other minor improvements and bug fixes
Codemasters announces
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is now shipping to North American
stores, with the open world military shooter due in PAL territories Thursday
and the UK on Friday. Here are
some screenshots, there's a cinematic launch trailer on the
YouTube, and here's a
bit: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is modern combat in stunning
detail. The game authentically recreates conflict in a 360-degree theatre of
war, which enables players to approach objectives from any direction. On this
realistic battlefield, where one bullet can kill, players face the fear and
mortality felt by soldiers as they are challenged to survive the rapidly
evolving situations of battle throughout the game's single and 4-player co-op
campaign.
Whether assaulting, flanking or suppressing the enemy, or calling on fire
support to rain down from the skies, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising demands
players think on their feet, reacting quickly to any situation the game's
advanced AI throws at them. In this theatre, every decision counts, every action
has a consequence and every bullet can kill.
The Defense of the
Ancients Blog has an update from IceFrog, developer on this influential
Warcraft III modification, saying he has joined Valve to lead a development team
(thanks Ant via
SK Gaming). Word is: I have some really awesome news I'd like to
share with you guys. I am now leading a team at Valve! I finally have all the
resources needed to do some very exciting stuff that you guys will love. I look
forward to revealing more specific details when the time is right.
My goal and top priority in the future is to solve the surrounding issues that
affect the DotA experience in order to allow it to reach new heights. Addressing
these issues will enable us to further enjoy aspects of DotA such as the
gameplay, mechanics, and in-game feel that currently work well and ought to be
maintained. As I've said many times in the past and especially after today's
developments, I am very excited about DotA's future!
Electronic Arts has filed two trademark registrations for "The Ripper" (here's
one
and
the other). This is noted on
superannuation, where they also note an
LA Times blog post from a while back with more on this, as it says:
"Although [the EA spokeswoman] declined to elaborate, two sources close to EA
told The Times that Visceral’s next game would be Jack the Ripper, based on the
19th century British serial killer. It’s not clear what the game would involve,
but it’s a natural follow-up of sorts to Dante’s Inferno, which is also based on
copyright-free historical material."
superannuation
also notes
Remedy's new trademark registration for Death Rally, pointing out that it is
for "computer game software, and any printed instructions or printed hint
manuals sold therewith as a unit," suggesting a digital release, and that
Jordan
Mechner has filed a trademark registration for Prince of Persia: The
Forgotten Sands.
A new
Activision trademark filing by Activision for Call of Duty reserves
the title of the military shooter series for "Pre-recorded movies featuring
comedy, drama, action, adventure, music, theatrical performances and/or
animation," suggesting Call of Duty films may be on the way. Thanks
GameSpot via Trademork.
Gamigo announces the launch of an English-language edition of
Slapshot, their subscription-free (and
Hansons-free) MMO ice/roller hockey game in a patch that also upgrades the
game's graphics. Here's a bit: "The game play is action-packed, the community is
supportive but competitive – Slapshot has something for everyone. Players start
the game with a choice of 3 character classes – wing, defender or centre. From
then on, it' [sic] up to the player; they can customise their look, train up their
skills or just leap into the ice-cold action."
DTP
Entertainment announces that the English voice recording sessions for Gray
Matter are complete, and that this adventure game from renowned designer Jane
Jensen is on track for its worldwide release in March 2010. They say: "Jane
Jensen herself supervised all of the English voice recordings, which were
directed by Lorelei King, one of the most successful and accomplished American
actresses working in the UK today." They also announce some of the participants:
"For example, Sam Everett, the game’s female main character, is performed by
actress Philippa Alexander. Dr. David Styles, the game’s main male character is
played by Steven Pacey, known from British movies and TV such as 'Heartbeat',
'M.I.T' and 'Pie in the Sky'. Furthermore, the cast also includes well known
British actors and voice actors like Adrienne Poster, Rupert Degas and Sacha
Dahwan."
New WHQL-certified version 191.07 drivers for NVIDIA accelerators are now
available, fixing bugs, adding OpenGL 3.2 support, and adding performance
improvements and SLI support for a number of games. There are new drivers for
Windows XP,
Windows XP
64-bit, Windows Server 2003 64-bit,
Windows Vista, Windows 7, and
Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit. Thanks Ant via
FiringSquad.
Our village is in the middle of a massive reconstruction of the train station
parking lot, as parts of it used to flood badly when it rained. This is a huge
project that has been underway since the middle of the summer, but I am
beginning to fear that they started too late, as they don't seem to be anywhere
near the repaving phase of this operation, and I'm worried they won't get to
that before winter sets in. I certainly hope I'm wrong, as the normal couple of
minutes it used to take picking up and dropping off MrsBlue at the station has
become a stop and start round trip over huge gravel beds that can take as long
as 15 minutes at this point, and I can't even imagine what kind of mess that
will be if it snows, since they won't be able to plow. I think we need to hire
an experienced SimCity player to manage this project.
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