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French site Jeux Video has a screenshot from the EA Download Manager showing a November 2 release date for Battlefield 3, DICE's upcoming military shooter sequel. Since it's April Fools' Day, we compared this French screenshot to the English EADM, which does not show this date. It should also be noted that November 2 is a Wednesday, which does not correspond to any conventional release schedules, as games are usually released in North America on Tuesdays, and in Europe on Fridays. We shall see. Thanks Computer and Video Games.
Cryptic Studios now offer The Foundry for Star Trek Online, a set of tools that simplify the process for creating new missions for Star Trek Online, allowing the community to contribute content to the sci-fi MMORPG. There's a trailer highlighting the new tool, and the game will update itself the next time you join to provide access to The Foundry.
Today is opening day for MLB Manager Online, SEGA Sports' free-to-play browser-based baseball game. Here's word: "Players will compete in online league play with a fantasy team based on active Major League players—over 900 players representing all 30 teams. Users will scout, trade, train, and manage their professional squads as they compete for a championship. Through the MLB Manager Online community users will be able to perfect their teams, set up trades, and talk baseball with in-game chat features."
Direct2Drive offers a 15% discount on the "hottest games in March" when you use the code "MARCHMAYHEM" on checkout. Strategy First is donating 20% of online sales between now and April 11th to Japanese earthquake/tsunami relief.
The 5th Anniversary Sale on GamersGate offers a huge selection of games up to 75% off.
- 1... 2... 3... KICK IT! (Drop That Beat Like an Ugly Baby) on Steam. Save 50%.
- AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity on Steam. Save 50%.
- Amnesia: The Dark Descent on Steam. Save 50%.
- AudioSurf on Steam. Save 50%.
- The Ball on Steam. Save 50%.
- BIT.TRIP BEAT on Steam. Save 50%.
- Cogs on Steam. Save 50%.
- Defense Grid: The Awakening on Steam. Save 50%.
- Evil Genius on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Empire Earth- Gold Edition on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Empire Earth 2 Gold Edition on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Empire Earth 3 on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Ground Control + Expansion on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Ground Control 2: Operation Exodus SE on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Heavy Weapon on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Killing Floor on Steam. Save 50%.
- Lords of Magic: Special Edition on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Lords of the Realm: Royal Edition on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Lords of the Realm 3 on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Medal of Honor on Direct2Drive. Save 75%.
- Peggle Deluxe on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- Pinball Gold Pack on GOG.com. Save 40%.
- Plants vs Zombies Game Of The Year on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
- The Potato Sack on Steam. Save 75% on this indie bundle.
- Rebellion Collection on GOG.com. Save 60%.
- RUSH on Steam. Save 50%.
- Super Meat Boy on Steam. Save 50%.
- The Wonderful End of the World on Steam. Save 50%.
- Toki Tori on Steam. Save 50%.
- Zuma's Revenge on Direct2Drive. Save 50%.
Still on sale (previously reported). Continue here to read the full story.
This new trailer from Dungeon Siege III introduces Lucas Montbarron, one of the characters in Obsidian's upcoming action/RPG sequel. Word is: "Lucas is the son of a former Grand Master of the Legion, and the last in a long, noble and dying line. Skilled with sword and shield, Lucas can also engage crowds of enemies with devastating two-handed weapons attacks." Here's the embedded version. Continue here to read the full story.
A new trailer from Duke Nukem Forever asks the question of "What would Duke do?" In this case dealing with the dilemma of two falling objects sharing a single jetpack. Or not sharing, as the case may be. There's another new DNF trailer that is completely crappy. Literally, as it is titled "feces," and shows Duke playing with dookies which hit everything but the fan. Both clips are embedded below. Continue here to read the full story.
Great Scott! Telltale Games is offering episode one of Back to the Future: The Game for Windows and OS X completely free. You're imagining this is an April Fool? Hello? Hello? Anybody home? Huh? Think McFly, think! This is no joke, as they add: "this isn't an April's Fool gimmick or prank! And we're not setting an expiration or cut off date for this free game availability." All you need to do is register for a Telltale Games account, or if you are already an account holder, simply login. Here's a summary of the game: Marty McFly and Doc Brown's adventures continue in the game, with a completely new story created in collaboration with the film trilogy's co-creator and co-writer Bob Gale. In Episode 1 "It's About Time," Marty is just getting re-acquainted with the 1980's when he finds out that Doc Brown is trapped somewhere in the past; and that he must travel back in time to save the Doc's future! The story continues over 5 episodes, with new games releasing monthly. The third episode, "Citizen Brown," released for PC and Mac earlier this week.
RIFT's Allies of the Ascended program allows RIFT players to create ally codes to allow four days of access to RIFT for friends between today and April 4. Word is: "Ally Codes will grant new players (excludes existing RIFT subscribers) a digital download of RIFT and access to certain features of this game during the Allies of the Ascended Event (see above for event dates). You will need to have or create a Trion Worlds account to participate in this event." Thanks Massively.
Matrix Games now offers a new demo for Hannibal: Rome and Carthage in the Second Punic War, the historical strategy game that reminds us never to bring a sword to an elephant fight. Word is: "The new 1.03 demo includes many of the changes made in the 1.03 update for the full game like improved tutorials, and easier AI for players on the introductory difficulty levels." The demo is available on this download page and it is mirrored on Gamer's Hell, The Patches Scrolls, and WorthPlaying.
Metal Assault Website announces closed beta testing of this free-to-play MMO action shooter is underway, offering reassurances that this is not an April Fools' gag. Word is: "Bullets are just the beginning in this fast-paced, frenzied action shooter. Select a character from 4 player classes, blaze through missions, and conquer bosses to discover the truth behind a mysterious underground military lab explosion in the City of HERZ. Bulk up your weaponry and armor as you blast through waves of enemy troops in Metal Assault’s PvE, PvP, and Co-Op game modes."
Kavcom is planning a Z revival, and will be bringing an updated version of this 90s real-time strategy game from BitMap brothers to Windows, OS X, and mobile via digital distribution, reports PCGamersWorld. Word is BitMap brothers are creating the remake for release later this year. "We're thrilled to be working with The Bitmap Brothers on the fantastic Z The Game," said Managing Director of Kavcom, Tony Kavanagh. "Fans of this classic strategy title are in for a real treat – everything is in there, from the terrific comedy cutscenes to the frantic multiplayer mode, and with a much friendlier, intuitive interface. This is going to be the definitive version of Z."
Bohemia Interactive talks Take On Helicopters on PC Gamer is an interview with Jay Crowe of Bohemia Interactive about Take on Helicopters, Bohemia's just announced flight game. He talks about the game's high-fidelity flight model, hints that there will be some combat snuck in along the way, terrain modeling, multiplayer support, engine improvements, and more.
Apologies to any ridiculous stories included here that turn out to be true.
Welcome to Pink's News. Surely you are totally believing the rebranding of the site, as its plausibility is only exceeded by its originality. In completely unrelated news, today is April Fools' Day, meaning a vast majority of today's stories will be jokes, and some of them will even be funny. We'll probability misclassify a real story or two as jokes along the way, and if the past is any prologue, at least one farfetched story will turn out to be true. Can you even stand the wackiness?
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