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Archived News:
Capcom Unity announces that Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition is now
available on Steam, offering
the Windows edition of the zombie-infested action game. Here's a
weapons & vehicles trailer
and the launch trailer, and
word is: "Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition now includes the ultimate open-world
zombie game along with all four of the “Untold Stories of Los Perdidos” episodic
downloadable add-on packs. Welcome to the Apocalypse, where your zombie slaying
thrills await." Continue here to read the full story.
The
Camelot Unchained website has a novel-length update from Mark Jacobs
explaining a considerable delay to initial alpha testing of Camelot Unchained,
the upcoming MMORPG. They now estimate February 2015 is when they will launch
the test that was supposed to commence last month, and they outline rewards they
will give to backers if they miss the new window as well (thanks
PC Gamer). The post wraps up with the good news, but here's part of the
explanation of the delay: We are deeply sorry that we have to delay the
opening of Alpha Testing. While the Alpha Test date, like all of our dates, was
“estimated,” that does not mean that we should be satisfied with just saying
“We’re late,” and move on. The first thing I will address now is why we are
late.
Why are we late? As mentioned in other updates, we were unable to fill most
of our engineering openings until May 2014. We had hoped to fill most of those
slots by the end of 2013. This put engineering far behind schedule, which led us
to:
- Focus the vast majority of our programming.
resources only on tech foundations of the engine.
- Slow the hiring of additional artists and asset
creation as the latter might have changed as our tech evolved and left us
with a lot of less-than-useful assets.
- Spend more of studio leadership’s time on
interviewing prospective candidates. Andrew and I had to spend far too much
time on the hiring process and as we have talked about before, we have a
pretty thorough process.
WBIE announces an April 14th worldwide release date for Mortal Kombat X for
Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The brawler
sequel can be preordered through the
Mortal Kombat website, and this comes with a preorder bonus: "Legendary
series character Goro has also been announced as a retail channel-wide pre-order
exclusive. Making his first appearance in more than eight years, Goro, the
feral, four-armed Shokan warrior will be available day of launch as a playable
combatant to those who pre-order Mortal Kombat X." Here's more on the game: Mortal
Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios' next highly anticipated installment in its
legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic
franchise into a new generation. The game combines cinematic presentation with
all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a
new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online
contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the
first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple
variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players
step into an original story showcasing some of the game's most prolific
characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers
that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.
The
Binding of Isaac Website reveals a November 7th release date for The Binding
of Isaac: Rebirth for Windows, OS X, PS4, and Vita.
Steam is now offering
preorders, and word is those who own the original will get 33% off the remake.
Here's a release date
trailer, and the update says: "extra special thanks to James ID for somehow
topping himself and making one of the weirdest trailers ive ever seen… tell your
friends!" Continue here to read the full story.
A new trailer from Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel shows off the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit which is a
preorder bonus for the upcoming installment in the sci-fi shooter series. Word
is: "Enter the Shock Drop Slaughter Pit and face off against the toughest Scavs
on Pandora’s moon, Elpis! Survive the battle and you’ll be feared and respected
by the few left alive…not to mention the experience and gear you’ll earn!" Continue here to read the full story.
A new trailer shows
off the art of subversion in Crimes & Punishments, the upcoming next
installment in Frogware's series of Sherlock Holmes mystery games. This is due
for release on September 30th, and they plan on releasing a new video each week
between now and then. Here's the description of today's clip: Holmes is
known for his high intelligence, and high level of deduction skill. However,
Sherlock as he was imagined and written by Arthur Conan Doyle is also a master
of disguise, a characteristic that Frogwares transposed in Crimes & Punishments,
as one of the many skills the players will actively use to solve the 6 cases of
the game.
In turn, we find at Baker Street, in Holmes' bedroom, a wardrobe that holds the
key to Holmes' disguises, as well as a dressing table housing wigs, hats,
glasses, different hair styles and beards. everything needed to transform into
about anyone! This is a very useful skill, when it comes to approaching suspects
who might be wary of a well-known detective, and get information - or even
confessions - by faking being a member of their social class. This is exactly
what reveals today's video, "Art of Subversion", as we witness Sherlock
disguising as an Irish sailor to approach a suspect.
Continue here to read the full story.
Kotaku - About
GamerGate. Thanks nin.
GamerGate, however, does not appear to just be about the reclamation of
the term "gamer."
It appears to be, for some, a rallying call to root out the ethical
malfeasance of games reporters, a cause that I'm sympathetic with to a
degree. Look, no media outlet is perfect, all benefit from reader skepticism
and all recognize that part of their job is to note corrections, answer
reader questions and work to improve. But some of the claims of journalistic
malfeasance? They're ludicrously knotted in conspiracy theories that assume
the worst about people with a track record of thoughtful work.
- Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director’s Cut on
Kickstarter. Dev Diary #3: Combat Mechanics.
Link of the Day:
Mutant Giant Spider Dog. Thanks Acleacius via
Huffpo.
A new
Steam community announcement reveals the removal of Games for Windows LIVE
multiplayer support from Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising,
saying Relic is now running its own servers to manage multiplayer matchmaking in
the real-time strategy sequel, though LAN support was also removed along the way
(thanks
Rock, Paper, Shotgun). Here's the deal: Features removed:
- LAN / Direct Connect.
- Referee Mode.
- Ability to “Pause” during multiplayer.
Other:
- Games For Windows Live Removed.
- Previously Dawn of War II and Chaos Rising Shared
the same Leaderboards & Achievements. These have now been separated per
title and using Relic Servers.
- Relic Battle Servers integrated to manage
multiplayer networking.
Trion Worlds announces open beta testing is underway in
ArcheAge, XLGames' fantasy
sandbox MMORPG. This will run through Monday, and the game will launch for
headstart customers one week from today. Here's word: Trion Worlds, global
developer and publisher of premium online games, and Korean game developer
XLGAMES, will be officially launching ArcheAge, the long-awaited, free-to-play
fantasy sandbox MMORPG, on Tuesday, Sept. 16. In advance of the game’s official
launch, fans in North America, Europe, and Oceania will be able to participate
in the ArcheAge Open Beta starting right now through Monday, Sept. 8. Then on
Sept. 12, players who have purchased Founder’s Packs will be able to get a Head
Start in ArcheAge, where player empires will rise, wars will rage, and bold
spirits will lead the way into a new age of adventure.
Created by Jake Song, best known for his international online blockbuster
Lineage, ArcheAge is a vast MMORPG adventure free from pre-defined paths and
progression. Players can create unique and elaborate homes, build farms that
drive the world economy, and sail their ships to uncharted lands where they can
construct massive castles as they lay claim to rich and vibrant realms.
ArcheAge’s PvP system allows players to fight for glory in huge battles on land
and sea, or even shun the two factions and live the life of a pirate!
Kasedo Games now offers Bannermen, a DLC pack as a free bonus to thank owners of
Hegemony Rome: The
Rise Of Caesar for purchasing their Roman empire strategy game. The changes
in this are cosmetic, and they say that additional new content for the game is in
the works.
Here's word: "Strike fear into the hearts of your enemies and raise troop
morale on the battlefield with the free ‘Bannermen’ micro-DLC for Hegemony Rome:
The Rise of Caesar. This new cosmetic content adds four fully-animated units to
the game: including the Roman Aquilifer and the Gallic Hornblower. These will be
automatically integrated into your units upon download - making your veteran
units look even more distinctive and fearsome on the battlefield. The DLC is a
small thank you for the fantastic support from the community, but larger
additional content is planned and will be coming soon. Additionally, further
updates to the game will still be added regularly."
11 bit launchpad announces a September 17th release date for
Spacecom, a sci-fi strategy game for
Windows, OS X, and Linux with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer support. They are
also offering an opportunity to play the game before then, as a
SpaceCom Multiplayer Tournament
is underway, offering the chance to win an Alienware PC and other prizes. Here's
the deal: A strategic-to-the-bone, starfleet command game with a heavy
focus on multiplayer. Spacecom is a battle of strategists in which deception,
smart movement, and choices to battle decide victory or defeat.
No coincidence, no luck. Spacecom pushes your ability to strategize with a focus
on real-time tactics and planning. Use proven maneuvers learned from military
legends or devise your own plans. Dominate your enemies in planetary systems
with up to six players per campaign. Most of all, you'll need a bright mind,
cunning, and sound tactics.
When the war begins, leave the little things behind and dive into austere
soundscapes as you immerse yourself in starfleet command. From now on, what
matters is your grasp of tactics and strategy, not how fast you can click.
Spacecom is about creativity in planning, not complexity of game
mechanics.
Nordic Games announces the retail boxed edition of
Planetary Annihilation is now
available in stores, offering another way to get the space-based RTS game, still
with no DRM. Those who still enjoy this sort of now-retro physical goods
experience may want to hold off for September 23rd, when a Collector's Edition
will follow, which includes a Logitech mouse and a hardcover book as well as
digital goodies. Here's last week's
launch trailer, and
here's word: This day has been eagerly anticipated by the real-time
strategy community: after a long time in development, the hugely successful
Kickstarter project Planetary Annihilation has finally been released. The
spiritual successor to Total Annihilation and Supreme Commander provides
real-time strategy on an unprecedented scale. Up to ten players can engage in
enormous battles on futuristic battlefields simultaneously: Planetary
Annihilation knows no unit limits.
The amount of war material is far away from being humble, too: several mechs,
armoured vehicles with a range of weaponry, war planes and bombers, scouts,
heavy stationary artillery, portable rocket launchers, orbital weapons and – a
particularly drastic method of combating the enemy – thrusters that can be
mounted on planets and asteroids, transforming them into true planet
annihilators.
For single player enthusiasts, Planetary Annihilation also offers many hours of
entertainment with its randomised campaign mode Galactic War: this twist on the
classic single-player campaign confronts players with randomly generated content
across a dynamic galaxy, making every playthrough different, prioritising
long-term motivation.
Planetary Annihilation is also mod-friendly – players can create their own
units, their own planets and their own rules, and share them with the community,
adding lots of free content to the basic game.
Continue here to read the full story.
A new video developer
diary from The Killing Floor 2 kicks off a series on Tripwire Interactive's
upcoming shooter sequel, focusing on the creating of the Zeds that populate the
game. Here's what to expect in their own words: "Today, Tripwire Interactive
unleashes the first of a multi-part developer diary series for KILLING FLOOR 2,
documenting the process behind creating this sci-fi horror, first person shooter
– right down to the bloody, gory details. In the premiere installment “THE
ZEDS”, Creative Director of Tripwire Interactive, William Munk along with Motion
Capture Actor, Jackamo Harvey give viewers an in-depth look at what it takes to
master the terrifying look and feel of all the unworldly creatures found in
KILLING FLOOR 2 known as Zeds. Go behind-the-scenes with Tripwire Interactive as
they take the creation of these creepy-crawly creatures up to the next
level." Continue here to read the full story.
Slate - GamerGate explodes: Gaming journalists declare the gamers are over,
but they are. Thanks Paul.
The attacks on the press have ranged from well-reasoned to offensive to
paranoid, but the gaming journalists unwisely decided to respond to the
growing, nebulous anger by declaring that “gamers” were dead. Such articles
appeared concurrently in Gamasutra (“
‘Gamers’ are over” and
“A guide to ending ‘gamers’ ”), Destructoid (“There
are gamers at the gate, but they may already be dead”), Kotaku (“We
might be witnessing the ‘death of an identity’ ”) and Rock, Paper,
Shotgun (“Gamers
are over”), as well as Ars Technica (“The
death of the ‘gamers’ ”), Vice (“Killing
the gamer identity”) and BuzzFeed (“Gaming
is leaving ‘gamers’ behind”). These articles share some traits in
common besides their theses: They are unconvincing, lacking in hard
evidence, and big on wishful thinking. A good number of them link to an
obscure blog post by academic Dan Golding, “The
End of Gamers,” which argues, again without evidence, that “the
gamer identity has been broken” and that the current unrest “is an attempt
to retain hegemony.” Kotaku writer
Nathan
Grayson linked to
a
similarly obtuse piece of academic argot (“ ‘Gamer’ is selfish ...
conservative ... tribalistic”), which in Grayson’s words “breaks down the
difference between ‘gamer’ as a manufactured identity versus loving games on
multiple levels.” I’ve written essays
comparing games to the work of artist Kurt Schwitters and poet
Kenneth Rexroth, and even I can’t muster this level of vacuous
self-importance on the subject.
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