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Archived News:
Devolver Digital announces a December 11th release date for The Talos
Principle for Windows, OS X, and Linux, saying the PS4 and Android editions
of this "mystical metaphysical parable" will follow in early 2015. They say
preorders will commence later today
on Steam, and will carry
a 10% discount and will also include a free copy of Serious Sam 3: BFE, which
will be giftable for those who already own a copy. Here's the quick pitch on The
Talos Principle: In The Talos Principle, players assume the role of a
sentient artificial intelligence placed within a simulation of humanity’s
greatest ruins and linked together through an arcane cathedral. Players are
tasked with solving a series of increasingly complex puzzles woven into a
metaphysical parable about intelligence and meaning in an inevitably doomed
world.
Ubisoft announces the participation of Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Cliff
Martinez in creation of the soundtrack for Far Cry 4, the first-person
shooter sequel. Word is the former Red Hot Chili Pepper and film soundtrack
composer will write the music in the game: Today, Ubisoft® announces that
it partnered with film composer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cliff Martinez
to compose the original game soundtrack for its upcoming open-world,
first-person shooter Far Cry 4, the much-anticipated sequel to the #1 rated
shooter of 2012.* Cliff has a background in music as a former member of the
award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and has composed scores for films
including “Traffic,” “Drive” and “Spring Breakers.”
Working with Ubisoft Montreal’s Far Cry 4’s Music Designer Jerome Angelot, Music
Supervisor Simon Landry and Audio Director Tony Gronick, Cliff created original
music specifically for Far Cry 4’s gameplay and helped bring to life the
gorgeous, yet ruthless environment and the unforgettable characters found in the
game.
“Bringing Cliff on board was a no-brainer. Collaborating with him was a dream.
He has the remarkable ability to portray compelling emotions and elevate the
mundane into extraordinary with his musical talent,” said Tony Gronick, Audio
Director for Far Cry 4, Ubisoft. “Cliff delivered everything I hoped for. I’m so
proud of the music in Far Cry 4 and am thankful for the opportunity to work with
him.”
“It was an honor to be asked to write the music for the Far Cry 4 game as my
first full-length video game soundtrack,” said Cliff Martinez. “It was exciting
for me to be asked to take my usual minimalistic cinematic approach to the
immersive game world. Any game where you can ride on a rampaging elephant is a
project you can't turn down!”
Failbetter Games announces Dragon Age: The Last Court, a web-based tie-in
with Dragon Age: Inquisition that will launch as part of Dragon Age: Keep, the
web-based Dragon Age tie-in that recently
entered beta.
Eurogamer.net has details, saying you play as the ruler of Serault, "an
eccentric fiefdom at the farthest ends of Orlais," and: "You manage your court,
pick your friends and in true BioWare style, choose a lover. You have to act on
the concerns of your citizens and shape the land's future, as well as manage how
it is seen by others." This
let's play video
offers a look. Continue here to read the full story.
Activation announces the release of the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Day Zero Edition, a first version of the shooter sequel that has an
ephemeral 24 hour shelf life. This allows players to get into the military
shooter sequel and interact with a virtual Kevin Spacey one day before owners of
lowly not-Day Zero editions, but that's not all: "In addition to up to 24 hours
of early access, the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition also gives
players access to two custom in-game weapons, the AK-12G assault rifle and
Crossbow-B2, a full day of double XP on November 3, and access to the Advanced
Arsenal. The Advanced Arsenal consists of an in-game custom Bullet Brass
exoskeleton and in-game custom EM1 Quantum weapon." Developer Sledgehammer Games refers to their new release as "the most
ambitious project of our careers" and Glen Schofield says calling it "a passion
project is an understatement." Here's more: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
also drops players into an adrenaline-filled multiplayer experience, allowing
fans to take the exoskeleton and its array of special abilities online. A first
for the franchise, the power of the exoskeleton introduces all-new ways to
maneuver combat situations on the ground and in the air, alongside an arsenal of
futuristic weapon technology that affords players more ways to take opponents
on, all while maintaining the signature breakneck Call of Duty multiplayer feel.
Fans have more options than ever when customizing their multiplayer soldier with
the new Create-an-Operator system, featuring gear and appearance personalization
from head to toe. Players and their tailor-made advanced soldiers will benefit
from the all-new Supply Drop system, unlocking weapons, gear and cosmetic items
through extended play. With 13 included maps out of the box and several new
modes, Advanced Warfare is the complete multiplayer package.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare also debuts Exo-Survival, a 1-4-player, new
cooperative experience. The new mode is a frenetic, cooperative battle to fight
off waves of unrelenting exoskeleton-suited enemies in a struggle to stay alive.
Players can upgrade their weapons, exo abilities, scorestreaks, perks and more
as they try to survive. Communication, teamwork and positioning are crucial
components for a successful strategy to handle the Exo-Survival swarm.
Related to the availability of the Day Zero Edition,
All Games Beta has a press release from GameStop confirming
the revelation that Zombies will make
an appearance in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, saying they are included
with a DLC season pass: "This just in, Zombies are back as part of the Call of
Duty: Advanced Warfare season pass! Stop by any GameStop to pick up one of the
most anticipated games to launch this year, along with 4-multiplayer map packs,
Atlas Gorge, and yes – ZOMBIES. All this is available for purchase today at
GameStop as part of the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare season pass for only
$49.99."
The new GfK Chart-Track charts are
online details last week's game sales in the U.K. On the
PC games top 30 The Sims 4 settles into number one while new entry
Farm Simulator 15 plows in at number two. On the
all platforms chart FIFA 15 retails the top spot while Lords of
the Fallen enters at number 11, WWE 2K15 grabs the number five spot,
and Sunset Overdrive debuts at number two. Here's
their summary: EA’s
‘FIFA 15’ (+6%) does it again with a 6th consecutive week at No1 since launch,
the most of any title so far this year.
Previous version ‘FIFA 14’ made 12 appearances at No1 (a record for FIFA titles)
and also strung a 6 week streak together, but not from launch. Microsoft’s Xbox
One platform exclusive ‘Sunset Overdrive’ debuts as the highest new entry at No2
– courtesy of the Ratchet & Clank / Resistance developer Insomniac.
There are 8 new entries within the Top 40 this week and the seven others are as
follows. New at No5 is 2K Sports/Take 2’s ‘WWE 2K15’. At No11 this week is
Square-Enix’s Tuesday release ‘Lords of the Fallen’ for Gen 8 & PC. Debuting at
No23 is Telltale Games’ ‘The Walking Dead: Season 2’, followed at No25 by
Focus/Koch Media’s ‘Farming Simulator 15’ for PC. Telltale Game’s ‘The Walking
Dead: Game of the Year’ debuts at No36 followed at No38 by the other Tuesday
release this week – Nordic Games’ ‘MX Vs ATV Supercross’ for 360/PS3. Last of
the new releases at No39 is Sony’s PS Vita Action RPG ‘Freedom Wars’.
This video is a 15
minute documentary on the making of
Elite: Dangerous, Frontier Developments' upcoming return to their space
combat franchise. They offer this simple description: "From concept to creation:
the Frontier Developments team talk through the development process behind
Elite: Dangerous." Thanks
VG247. Continue here to read the full story.
Things are operating properly here in the BlueTower today, which apparently
involves some luck, as high winds over the weekend have left a lot folks in the
area without electricity here in the land of overhead power lines. The wind
really was indeed pretty dramatic... and knowing it was even worse in New
England yesterday was enough to switch my pick away from the Broncos in their
game against the Patriots, so the wind was so heavy here, it helped pick the
outcome of a game
played more than 200 miles away.
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