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Archived News:
EA's Origin service is now offering the original Dead Space as a free
download with no strings attached beyond requiring an Origin registration. They
explain on a
new page devoted to a new "On The House" promotion: Free?! What's the catch?
There's no catch. Grab full games, expansions and more at absolutely no cost.
Just make sure to act fast because On the House specials can appear and
disappear at any time.
You mean a trial or demo, right?
Nope. You’re getting a full version of the real game — for free!
How long will I own the game?
Once you’ve claimed your game, it’s yours to keep!
Why is Origin doing this?
We're gamers, too. We appreciate you making Origin your gaming home ... and
besides, who doesn't like free stuff?
Phoenix Online Publishing announces they are
now accepting preorders for Moebius: Empire Rising, the upcoming Windows and
OS X paranormal thriller from Gabriel Knight creator Jane Jensen, which
coincides with the release of a new demo for the game. Like U.S. income taxes,
Moebius is due on April 15th, and those who order between now and then get a 20%
discount. The download link on the
Moebius page
doesn't work, but the Windows demo can be downloaded
here while the OS X demo
is here. Here's a
refresher on the game: Set in Cairo, the Moebius demo introduces players
to Malachi Rector, a prickly antiques dealer with a genius for history. After
the U.S. government expresses an unusual interest in his talent for analyzing
historical artifacts and people, Malachi unexpectedly finds his life in danger.
Can he trust David Walker -- a former Special Forces operative he meets randomly
in the desert -- to protect him? Or is David involved in the very plot that has
masked assassins hunting Malachi around the globe?
Steam News announces the
release of Galactic
Civilizations III via Steam Early Access: Galactic
Civilizations™ III is Now Available on Steam Early Access!
Galactic Civilizations III is the premier space strategy game. The latest
installment of one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by
the original developers at Stardock, Galactic Civilizations III challenges
players to build an empire that dominates the galaxy through conquest,
diplomacy, cultural hegemony, or scientific research.
The stars are yours, if you can balance the demands of expansion, exploration,
diplomacy, and all-but-inevitable galactic warfare. Careful strategy, not twitch
reflexes, lead to victory in this turn-based strategy epic.
Online multi-player comes to Galactic Civilizations for the first time in
Galactic Civilizations III. Conquer the galaxy alongside your friends or battle
for supremacy in titanic clashes.
Cliffhanger Productions announces that Shadowrun Online will hit Steam
Early Access on March 31st, and
this video features
Cliffhanger cofounder Jan Wagner discussing the release of the MMO turn-based
strategy game. "We are very excited (and a little frightened) to finally show
this first glimpse of the game to the world," says Wagner. "We don’t want to
pile on features unless we have nailed the core gameplay elements, so we created
this small and polished section for our players to enjoy." Here's how they plan
to roll this out: The initial release of Shadowrun Online through Early
Access will provide players with a PvP map, two characters, four missions, and
basic skills. This limited, combat-focused approach will provide valuable
feedback from Kickstarter backers and the Steam community and help guide
development.
Moving forward, incremental updates (approximately monthly) will allow
Cliffhanger Productions to respond to community requests and to provide players
with new content and features, including character creation, skill progression,
and new missions.
Continue here to read the full story.
Konami announces Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD is now
available on Steam,
offering a Windows edition of the updated sequel to Castlevania: Lords of
Shadow, celebrating the news with
a new
launch trailer. Would you like to know more? Following its success
across console formats, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
completes the trilogy of the ‘Lords of Shadow’ series for PC. The new game is
set 25 years after the events of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and also acts as
a precursor to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 which released in February. The
trailer showcases the stunning visuals and action-packed gameplay of the
side-scrolling title which is released via Steam today.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD tells the story of Gabriel
Belmont’s descendants, Simon and Trevor Belmont, as they battle their own
destiny only to discover their shocking fate. Trevor Belmont, a knight of the
Brotherhood of Light, is out to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of
his Vampire father. Trevor has returned from years of exile to take up residence
in a mysterious castle, while his father is revealed as Dracula, a powerful
vampire. Dracula has declared war upon Trevor’s Brotherhood and thus the scene
is set for a cataclysmic showdown between father and son.
Continue here to read the full story.
A new "Welcome to
Chicago" trailer from Watch Dogs, showing off the setting of
Ubisoft's phone hacking game that's due two months from today (apologies for mistakenly listing it as one month off at first). They say the clip
shows off the game's "rich, diverse universe" using the power of the new Disrupt
engine. Here's the latest elevator pitch on the game: "In Watch Dogs, players
assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a new type of vigilante hero who, with the help
of his smartphone, will use his ability to hack into Chicago’s central operating
system (ctOS) to control almost every element of the city. Watch Dogs will be
available on May 27 for PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC." Continue here to read the full story.
There's now a playable demo for Shadow Warrior
on Steam, offering the
chance to go hands-on with Flying Wild Hog's remake of the campy martial arts
shooter. The game is on sale for 75% off until tomorrow in case this touches
your inner Wang. Word is: "Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital have added a
free demo to the Shadow Warrior Steam store page for those grasshoppers that
have yet to accept the way of the Wang. Please help spread the word and share
this free taste of Shadow Warrior with friends." Thanks Frans.
The Runic Games
forums have an announcement from Travis Baldree saying that as of april 2nd, he and Erich Schaefer
are both parting ways with Runic, the Torchlight developer
they co-founded six years ago
after the sinking of Flagship, the
developer they formed with fellow Blizzard veterans. He calls this "an amicable
departure," saying he and Schaefer will partner on a new studio: "I'm personally
excited - oh, hell, I'm SUPER-STOKED - to be getting back to smaller-scale
development, where I can wear many, many hats performing many, many different
kinds of tasks. Working within the boundaries of limited means and resources is
the best fun I've ever had, and that sort of work satisfies me in a fundamental
way - I can't wait to be working that way again."
En Masse Entertainment announces Zombies Monsters Robots, a multiplayer third-person
shooter from Yingpei Games ( formerly
Epic Games China) they say will hit open beta testing next month to pave the
way for a release this summer. Word is: "Set in an alternate world where the
invention of portal technology has lured cross-dimensional creatures to Earth
and humanity finds itself under attack, ZMR pits gamers against a bevy of
hostile foes. Players will fight back with guns, guts, and gear for an
edge-of-the-seat, take-no-prisoners shooter experience." The
Zombies Monsters Robots
has details, offers signups for more information, and
this lip-tastic
announcement trailer featuring gameplay footage. Here's more: Recently
shown at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference, ZMR pits players against an
unexpected assortment of enemies, environments, and game modes. Gamers will
battle monstrous enemies and bosses across a wide range of co-op campaigns and
wave-based survival missions as well as fight other players in fierce
head-to-head shootouts. Up to eight players can participate in co-op play while
competitive modes support up to sixteen players. With a deep arsenal of
customizable guns and gear, gamers will need to make every shot count as they
enter a war against infectious zombies, abominable monsters, and murderous
robots hell-bent on destroying mankind. Dynamic cover, blind fire, dodging, and
active reload systems combine for strategic gameplay in which no two missions
are alike, traversing locales from lush jungles to gritty industrial districts.
Continue here to read the full story.
A new
Steam Greenlight campaign seeks approval for Supreme League of Patriots,
a comedic point-and-click adventure developer Beefjack hopes to bring to
Windows, OS X, Linux, and iOS. Sometimes game protagonists can unintentionally
be jerks, but in this game it's no accident, as they say: "Safe to say main
character is a bit of a dick." Word is: "It has puzzles and graphics and
everything. It's about a dude called Kyle Keever who gets a little too into his
alter-ego while auditioning for new reality show America's Got Superpowers. Your
grandma probably won't like it."
I've been watching the forecast hoping today would stand as an end to the
wintery weather here, where it's theoretically been spring for a week now. This
was looking good until today, but the projected temps for the weekend have
dropped below 50°F and they call for sleet Monday, so I guess I lose again. We
still have a large pile of snow on our shady front lawn, and at this rate there
will still be some there in April. Someone up there must like the Gunnar-man,
because nobody loves snow more than him, and he continues to eat some of it
whenever he gets the chance, no matter how filthy it gets (I think in the canine
world, dirt is a condiment). At least someone is happy about this.
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