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Archived News:
Origin
offers some screenshots from Dragon Age: Inquisition along with PC system
specifications for the next installment in the RPG series, saying this will
support 4K resolutions and AMD's Mantle (thanks
VG247).
They are taking the opportunity to reposition this as a PC game with a new
Made for PC Gamers by PC
Gamers trailer and saying: "The PC version of Inquisition gives you complete
control over the look and feel of the game – a true testament to BioWare's love
for PC gaming. In fact, the developers are so passionate about it that they
agreed to let us come up to their studio and talk to them about their legacy,
heritage and commitment to making sure the PC version is one that’ll make you
weak in the knees." Here are the system specs: Recommended:
OS: Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit
CPU: AMD six core CPU @ 3.2 GHz, Intel quad core CPU @ 3.0 GHz
System RAM: 8 GB
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7870 or R9 270, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Graphics Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive: 26 GB
DirectX 11
Or, if you're playing on a slightly older setup, here are the minimum system
requirements:
Minimum:
OS: Windows 7 or 8.1 64-bit
CPU: AMD quad core CPU @ 2.5 GHz, Intel quad core CPU @ 2.0 GHz
System RAM: 4 GB
Graphics CARD: AMD Radeon HD 4870, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Graphics Memory: 512 MB
Hard Drive: 26 GB
DirectX 10
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Venezuelan studio Guaguan announces
SYSTOLE, an adventure/puzzle/platformer coming to Windows, and possibly
consoles. Here's a teaser
trailer and here's word: SYSTOLE is a breathtaking adventure that
blends exploration and acrobatic puzzles in a 2.5D platformer. You play as a
little robot born from the mother world and left without purpose. With no
instructions, you embark on a quest to discover the mysterious world you were
born to, the events that lead to your birth, and eventually, yourself.
Wielding the power of magnetism, you'll be able to swing from poles, attach to
various surfaces and repel yourself from platforms while devising fast and
clever ways to overcome hostilities that stand between you and the reactivation
of the mother world.
Continue here to read the full story.
This video offers a
developer diary for Space Hulk Ascension Edition, the edition of Full Control's
turn-based strategy game coming to Windows, OS X, and Linux. Word is this is the
first of two such clips: "Prepare yourself, Terminator! Full Control have
released the first of two Space Hulk: Ascension Edition dev diaries. The first
video developer diary reveals the origins and design behind Space Hulk
Ascensions as well as the visual effects and animations, that feature
in-game." Continue here to read the full story.
UbiBlog
offers a new trailer
from Far Cry 4 called "Welcome to Kyrat – Part 1: Lowlands," as it kicks off a
look at the environment of the first-person shooter sequel. Word is: "An
introduction to the Lowlands of Kyrat. This video focuses on the large variety
of flora, fauna, vehicles, weapons and characters that you’ll find in this
specific region of Kyrat. From demon fish and honey badgers, to hovercrafts and
buzzers, there’s always something in the lowlands of Kyrat that will keep you
moving." Continue here to read the full story.
Link of the Day:
How
dangerous are magnetic items near an MRI magnet? I'm going to go with
"very." Final answer. Thanks nin.
TopWare Interactive announces Raven's Cry will not be released this month
as planned, saying the seafaring RPG
should now be expected on November 27th. They offer some good news with the bad,
noting that Linux and SteamOS editions of the game will come at that time in
addition to the previously announced Windows and OS X versions (console versions
are expected in 2015). Here's word: Ahoy! The winds were on our side for a
good bit there, but alas, we’ve hit some rough seas, and it looks like Raven's
Cry will be arriving in port a bit late. We need more time to scrub the decks
and get the guns in working order. We could have just sped through these
treacherous waters — land was right over the horizon! But no captain worth his
salt would put his ship on such a perilous course; after all, we’re beholden to
our loyal fans and our extraordinary community to deliver an exciting and
perfect pirate adventure.
All the recordings have been made, all features are on board, but no sailor
feels safe when his ship is listing. So, to make sure we can count on smooth
sailing form here on out, Raven's Cry will now be released on November 27, 2014
for PC and Mac, the retail and console versions will be out in the first quarter
of 2015. But there’s some good news as well! We recently picked up a coded
message in a bottle informing us that our pirate epic will be coming out on
November 27, on Linux and SteamOS, too.
The RYSE: Son of Rome website
reveals that Crytek's Roman Empire action game is now available for Windows PCs
via digital distribution. A
new launch trailer
shows off the 4K graphics support in the PC edition, and here's word: Brace
yourself for brutal battle and deadly drama as Crytek's Ryse: Son of Rome
arrives on PC today. Available as a digital download now, Ryse for PC takes full
advantage of the platform's power and offers players the chance to experience
the Roman Empire like never before with dazzling 4K resolution support.
In Ryse: Son of Rome, players assume the role of Marius Titus and guide the
young soldier to the furthest reaches of the Empire to claim revenge for his
slain family. Along the way, Marius must strike finishing blows in bloody
battles, climb the ranks of the army as a fearless leader, and discover the true
meaning of vengeance. Ryse also features cooperative online multiplayer action,
in which fellow gladiators can fight side by side as crowds bay for blood and
waves of enemies seek their demise.
The game comes to PC with bonus material originally spread across four DLC packs
on Xbox One, adding more than a dozen maps to the Multiplayer Mode, as well as
the nerve-wracking Survival Mode, and five skins that you can deck your
gladiator out with. Comprehensive customization options mean PC players can
fine-tune the settings in Ryse to maximize the potential of their system and
witness the game's award-winning visuals in a new level of detail. The Launch
Trailer can be viewed here on YouTube.
Ryse: Son of Rome is being published by Crytek for digital platforms, and in
association with leading distributor and developer, Deep Silver, for retail
outlets. For more information on Ryse for PC visit
RyseGame.com.
Continue here to read the full story.
NBA 2K15 is now available on
Steam, offering the Windows edition of the newest installment in the basketball
simulation series. Here's word from
Steam news: For the first time in franchise history, the PC version of NBA 2K15 will be a
fully featured Next-Gen experience. Nominated for 70 'Game of the Year' Awards,
NBA 2K is the ultimate basketball simulation experience. Featuring 2013-14 NBA
MVP Kevin Durant on the cover, NBA 2K15 hits the court with unprecedented
life-like graphics, ultra-realistic NBA gameplay, and more.
This tweet
offers official PC system requirements for Pro Evolution Soccer 2015, the
next installment in the association football/soccer simulation
that's due
next month for Windows and consoles (thanks
IncGamers). The specs are pretty modest, evidenced by references to ATI graphics
cards, which have been branded AMD since 2006. Here's word: MINIMUM
- Windows 7 SP1/Vista SP2
- Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.8 GHz (AMD Athlon II X2 240
or equivalent processor
- 1 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce 7800/ATI Radeon X1300 / Intel HD
Graphics 2000
- DirectX 9.0c Compatible video card with 512 MB
- 8 GB free HDD space
RECOMMENDED
- Windows 7 SP1/Vista SP2
- Intel Core i3 530 (AMD Phenom II X4 925 or
equivalent processor
- 2 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GeForce 7950/ATI Radeon HD 2400/ Intel HD
Graphics 3000
- DirectX 9.0c Compatible video card with 1024 MB
- 8 GB free HDD space
Paradox Interactive announces an October 30th release date for the Art of War
expansion for Europa Universalis IV, invoking Machiavelli's inspiration, rather
than Sun Tzu (though the latter famously wrote, "when your opponent expects a
sequel, release an add-on"). A new
video developer's diary
celebrates the news with a look at some of the tools this will add to the
player's arsenal in the game. Here's more on the expansion: "I reply that
since war is not a job at which any man can make an honorable living, it should
be left entirely in the hands of princes or governors." – Machiavelli, Art of
War, Book I.
Paradox Interactive today announced that Art of War, the newest and largest
expansion for the award-winning grand strategy game Europa Universalis IV, will
be available worldwide on October 30, 2014. This, the fourth expansion to be
released for Europa Universalis IV, adds a vast array of changes to the game at
the fundamental level, including a dramatic overhaul to the game map itself.
To mark this announcement, we have a new video dev diary, where Martin Anward
who is Project Lead for Europa Universalis IV explains some of the new tools
available to players as they march to war. Learn about new diplomatic options,
the new powers of rebels and other notable changes.
Continue here to read the full story.
If May the fourth is Star Wars day, I propose October 10th be declared Empire
Strikes Back day. You know.... "Your 10/10 will freeze before you reach the
first marker!"
R.I.P.:
'Saturday Night Live' Stalwart Jan Hooks Dead at 57. Thanks nin for some
tributes: Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
- Alamo Tour,
The Sinatra
Group, and
Compulsion: Cologne.
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