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The Treyarch Jobs Page lists several job openings for positions including Lead Multiplayer Designer that seem pretty obviously for their next Call of Duty game, as one of the requirements listed is: "An expert understanding of the Call of Duty game universe." There was little reason to doubt that the developer will be making another installment in the military shooter sequel, and there are no hints about the direction the game will take. Thanks Shacknews.
Focus Home Interactive and Frozenbyte announce Frozenbyte will distribute the Windows and OS X editions of Trine 2 in Europe in Q4 of this year. The platformer sequel originally planned for release this past spring, before being delayed to late this summer, and while this new release date is only announced for Europe, it seems safe to infer that the North American edition will be delayed again as well. Word is: "Trine 2 will be available in Europe as a Standard Edition and as a Collector's Edition that features an exclusive CD soundtrack by the returning composer Ari Pulkkinen (recently of Angry Birds/Outland fame)."
GameStop now offers an Assassin's Creed Revelations Ultimate Bundle for $89.99 (thanks Computer and Video Games), which includes several bonuses to go along with Ubisoft's stealth/action sequel (though probably no OnLive vouchers). Here's word on what this offers:
Bonus Items
- A Bonus Singleplayer Gameplay Mission
- An Exclusive Multiplayer Character
- 3 Weapon Capacity Upgrades
- An Animated Short Film
Pre-order Assassins Creed Revelations with GameStop and receive a a free upgrade to the Signature Edition!
Signature Edition Contents
- A Bonus Singleplayer Gameplay Mission
- An Exclusive Multiplayer Character
- 3 Weapon Capacity Upgrades
- An Animated Short Film
- The "Assassin's Creed Revelations" Original Game Score Soundtrack
Battleblog #8 on the Battlefield Blog is titled "Build your weapon of choice," as it outlines weapon customization in Battlefield 3, DICE's upcoming military shooter sequel. Word is: "Basically, each main weapon in the game has three accessory slots, where you can attach weapon accessories you have unlocked. Weapon accessory unlocks are received on a per weapon basis, meaning that the more time you spend with a particular weapon, the more options you will have to customize that weapon to fit different your combat role and play style." They offer screenshots and details on some of these weapon upgrades.
The Bethesda Blog now offers a new Gearhead Vault Gameplay Trailer from RAGE, id Software's upcoming first-person shooter. The clip outlines a quest the player accepts to liberate some "plutonium feltrite" (not to be confused with the red key) from a bank vault. The clip shows a bunch of combat, including the assistance of some helpful sentry bots, and an object lesson in the dangers of wearing explosive tanks one's back during combat. Continue here to read the full story.
A new DirectX 9 Benchmark from World of Planes shows off gameplay footage from an alpha version of Gaijin Entertainment's upcoming aerial combat MMOG. The clip says the visuals do not reflect the quality of the final version of the game, but it looks pretty impressive as it is. Continue here to read the full story.
This new trailer from WRC 2 shows off this upcoming sequel to Black Bean Games' official FIA World Rally Championship game that's in development at Milestone for release this October. The clip is fairly brief, showing a few of the game's cars being put through their paces. The clip is accompanied by some detail on the game: "Cars will range from the 1960s to the WRC models of the current Championship and the game contains new Game Modes, a 16-player online mode, a completely revamped Career Mode and many other improvements from last year in terms of contents, gameplay features and visual effects." Continue here to read the full story.
A new patch is now available for Ship Simulator Extremes to update the seafaring simulation to version 1.4. Steam users will receive the patch automatically, and others can download it from AtomicGamer, Gamer's Hell, or The Patches Scrolls. Here's the change list. Continue here to read the full story.
Games
- Dungeon Keeper 2 on GOG.com.
- Railworks Northeast Corridor Expansion Pack on Steam.
- Wing Commander 1+2 on GOG.com.
Patches
- Deus Ex- Human Revolution on Steam.
- Edge on Steam.
- War Inc. Battlezone on Steam.
- Borderlands on Steam. Save 75%.
- Freespace 2 on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Hector- Badge of Carnage - Full Series on Steam. Save 25%.
- Starpoint Gemini on Impulse. Save 50%.
- Super Laser Racer on Steam. Save 67%.
DJ2 Entertainment has optioned the film rights to Adhesive Games' upcoming mech combat game Hawken, according to a Reuters report. The game is being developed independently by a five person team, and indie production company DJ2 has only been around for a couple of months, but: "Big names were chasing this," says DJ2's Dmitri M. Johnson. "A-list directors and big hit agencies." The story describes the game's plot as Romeo & Juliet meets District 9, and offers the following synopsis: "it follows two young pilots from separate clans pitted against one another after a devastating virus has covered most of the heavily industrialized planet surface in toxic crystal." As for the game itself, the developers promise a new gameplay trailer tomorrow from PAX, according to this tweet.
There's a preview on GameSpot with a first look at Quantum Conundrum, the first project from Portal co-creator Kim Swift since she left Valve for Airtight Games. Like Portal, the game is a first-person puzzle platformer based around a physics device: Word is it is: "set in an inexplicably large mansion with themes heavily rooted in science. Your puzzle-solving tool is an IDS (interdimensional shift device) glove that lets you shift dimensions--therefore changing the physics of your environment--as you make your way down to the bowels of the manor." They outline some of the puzzles they experienced, and describe the project as "a funny, charming, and quirky puzzle platformer that would appeal to gamers of all ages and skill levels." The game will offer four to six hours of play when it is released early next year for Windows and consoles, and they offer a trailer narrated by Swift showing Quantum Conundrum in action. Thanks nin. Continue here to read the full story.
The PAX 2011 trailer for TrackMania 2: Canyon is now available on GameSpot, offering another look at the hard-driving action in Nadeo's upcoming racing sequel. The clip offer glimpses of car customization, track construction, and, of course racing, showing off the sequel's environments, and the series' signature gravity defying stunts. Thanks Frans. Continue here to read the full story.
The RIFT Website announces that the promised sixth month birthday celebration for Trion's MMORPG is now underway, offering benefits to existing subscribers, a few different contests, and free access to the game through the end of this month for all. The free period includes "access to all levels, zones, dungeons, PvP Warfronts, and more," and previous subscribers and anyone who played on a trial account can access their previous toons.
The Bethesda Blog has a September 20th release date for Lonesome Road, the delayed DLC for Fallout: New Vegas, Obsidian's action/RPG sequel, while also revealing plans for two additional DLC packs called Courier's Stash and Gun Runners' Arsenal to follow a week later, offering content previously only available as a preorder bonus. They offer some screenshots from Gun Runners’ Arsenal and the following explanation of all this: The Courier’s journey ends this September.
We’re excited to share that Lonesome Road, the fourth add-on pack for Fallout: New Vegas, will be available for download on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network and Steam on September 20th.
In Lonesome Road you are contacted by the original Courier Six, a man by the name of Ulysses who refused to deliver the Platinum Chip at the start of Fallout: New Vegas. Ulysses promises the answer as to why he didn’t take the job, but only if you make one last journey into the hurricane-swept canyons of the Divide, a landscape torn apart by earthquakes and violent storms. It’s up to you whether you take the job or not.
But wait! There’s more!!
Today we’re also announcing two additional DLC packs, Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners’ Arsenal, which will be available for download one week later on September 27th.
Courier’s Stash (Xbox LIVE for 160 Microsoft points, PlayStation Network and Steam for $1.99) gives players immediate access to four content bundles previously available only through pre-ordering Fallout: New Vegas. The Caravan Pack, Classic Pack, Mercenary Pack and Tribal Pack each offer unique weapons, apparel and aid advantages that will help you throughout your journey.
Gun Runners’ Arsenal (Xbox LIVE for 320 Microsoft points, PlayStation Network and Steam for $3.99) increases the range of unique weapons, weapon mods, ammo types and recipes waiting to be uncovered in the vast Mojave Wasteland.
Hi-Rez Studios announces Recursive Colony, an expansion coming to Global Agenda this autumn to bring new content to the squad-based MMO shooter The add-on adds a new open zone, daily quests, new rewards, new blueprints, easier crafting, and more. "Players seeking a quest-driven, narrative experience post level 20 can now level-up in the new Open Zone as an alternative to, or in addition to, our instanced missions," says Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios COO. "We’ve also included a new set of instanced PvE and PvP content for players at all levels."
Kotaku has a statement from Square Enix on GameStop's removal of OnLive coupons from the retail Windows edition of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Eidos Montreal's action/RPG prequel. Here's word on the situation from the game's publisher: "As part of Deus Ex: Human Revolution's boxed offering on PC, Square Enix included a third party coupon", says a statement released by the publisher. "GameStop was not made aware of this inclusion and Square Enix respects the right of GameStop to have final say over the contents of products it sells and to adjust them where they see fit in accordance with their policies."
Following yesterday's news that Kanye West will closed out Call of Duty XP, Activision announces that Dropkick Murphys will open the L.A. show on September 2 with their Celtic-inspired brand of punk rock. "With an unbeatable lineup of real-world and in-game experiences, Call of Duty XP was already poised to be an historic event for fans of the franchise," said Eric Hirshberg, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Publishing. "The addition of Dropkick Murphys just makes XP that much more memorable. Few bands fit the bill better-we're thrilled to have them performing on opening day."
There's a first look at this year's model of the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Jeep on SideQuesting, outlining the changes in the gaming-themed SUV over last year's model (thanks Kotaku). Seems like the perfect ride to show off your Call of Duty eyewear and your Deus Ex clothing.
Wow! Just... wow. GOG.com is now offering Wing Commander 1+2, updated to play on modern computers. I cannot wait to grab these and check them out, as they rank among my favorite old-school gaming memories. The games, the Secret Missions and Special Operations add-ons, the voice pack (sold separately!), the joy of rising to the top of the kill board, the horror of losing wingmen, loving Angel, hating Maniac... it all comes back. These experiences were so memorable they inspired my gaming handle "BlueHair." Wow, looking back at what I just wrote, it seems apparent this may not live up to all those memories, but that is not going to stop me from finding out.
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