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Archived News:
The Vox
Machinae website announces the release of a VR demo for Vox Machinae, Space
Bullet's recently announced mech combat game. This requires an Oculus Rift
development kit, the demo page
warns this is a prototype which does not represent the quality or features of
the final product. Word is: "This demo includes a training mission to get you up
to speed on controlling a giant robot, and an action-packed mission in a hostile
environment."
Steam Greenlight Campaign for Hatred mentioned earlier
today is no longer active, as visiting the
page
for the campaign now returns the error.
Eurogamer has a terse statement from Doug Lombardi saying that Valve killed
the campaign: "Based on what we've seen on Greenlight we would not publish
Hatred on Steam. As such we'll be taking it down."
A status report on Assassin's Creed Unity has word that a fourth
patch for Ubisoft's stealth/action sequel that was expected today is "on hold."
The Live Update Team explains: Rigorous quality control is of paramount
importance to us, and your feedback over these past weeks has indicated that it
is important to you as well.
As stated last week, we’d expected to release the patch today (and we know that
many are anticipating its release), but we are choosing to hold off until we can
give you the improvements we’ve promised. We are committed to delivering major
performance improvements, which requires that we refurbish the Paris map and
that will take a few more days to hit the high level of quality our players
deserve.
Thank you very much for your understanding and continued patience.
SEGA of America is now accepting
alpha
tester applications from those interested in testing Total War: ARENA,
the upcoming multiplayer game based on Creative Assembly's strategy series. "We
have spent time since the announcement evolving both the gameplay and the
supporting technology, to ensure we deliver smooth online service for
multiplayer gamers," said Gabor Beressy, ARENA Project Lead. "We are excited to
say that the game is now in Closed Alpha, and we welcome feedback from players
to inform the next stages of development." Here's an overview of the game: Total
War: ARENA is a free-to-play, team-based strategy game, putting players in the
middle of epic-scale battles. Using key elements of award-winning Total War™
design, it is made from the ground-up for multiplayer realtime-strategy fans,
with two teams of ten players going head-to-head. Each player controls three
units of warriors, led by an iconic commander from history, each with their own
battle style. Players level up commanders and units to open up more specialist
skills, weaponry, armour and abilities. Decisive strategies, combat tactics and
teamwork decide who is victorious.
The Verge is engaging in a little piracy-fuelled journalism, reporting the
discovery of an Xbox app in a leaked build of Windows 10, also noting Cortana is
integrated into the upcoming operating system that was never known as Windows 9.
However, it sounds like while this will offer access to Xbox dashboard
functions, it will not include the ability to play games: Elsewhere
there’s also a new Xbox app. It appears to act as a gateway to the entire Xbox
ecosystem, including access to achievements, friends lists, activity feeds, and
the Store. Microsoft notes that it’s an early preview of the app, so it may well
include SmartGlass integration in future. It’s also a first glimpse at how the
software maker is designing its native Windows 10 apps, and the calculator app
has been updated in a similar way.
BANDAI NAMCO Games announces NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4,
the first installment in the fighting game series for the new generation of
consoles, as this is planned for release next year for Windows, Xbox One, and
PlayStation 4. Here's what they are revealing about this for now: Leading
video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc., today
announced NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja STORM® 4 for the PlayStation®4
computer entertainment system, Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment
system from Microsoft, and STEAM.
World renowned Japanese developer and anime aficionados, CyberConnect2 , are
creating the most comprehensive and electric Naruto game ever. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN:
Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 is currently being developed exclusively for the new
generation of video game consoles and PC hardware, and promises to deliver
unbelievable graphics that go beyond anime-quality with blisteringly fast
gameplay.
“The Ultimate Ninja STORM series continues to be one of our most popular
franchises and its leap to the new generation of hardware ensures that it won’t
stop now,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. “CyberConnect2 has always poured their hearts
into the NARUTO franchise and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 promises
to be the ultimate realization of the series so far.”
The series’ trademark one-on-one multiplayer modes return for offline and online
play. Challenge players from across the world or across the couch in heated
single match battles to determine the ultimate ninja. With easy-to-learn
controls anyone can be a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
Independent publisher Chilled Mouse announces Warhammer Quest, a
turn-based strategy game coming on January 7th to Windows, OS X, and Linux via
Steam, where it is now available
for pre-purchase. From
all appearances this is a desktop version of a game based on Games Workshop's
fantasy series that is already available
for
iPhone and iPad. Here's word: Independent publisher Chilled Mouse
today announced a partnership with Games Workshop and Rodeo Games to bring
Warhammer Quest to Windows PC, Mac and Linux via digital distribution service
Steam on January 7th, 2015. Based on the classic Games Workshop board game, and
set in the Warhammer Fantasy world, the turn based strategy game allows players
to control a team of heroes and explore hidden dungeons around the borders of
the Empire in a mix of adventure, strategy and role-playing.
“As massive fans of the Warhammer universe, we have spent our development time
working with Rodeo Games and focusing on what made Warhammer Quest such a great
table top game,” said Ian Baverstock, Director of Chilled Mouse. “With truly
unique hero characters, epic role-playing action, awesome loot and randomly
generated dungeons, Warhammer Quest is a true digital incarnation of its
namesake”.
Lead a party of brave adventurers through the dangerous winding dungeons of the
Warhammer world in the search for wealth and glory, as players uncover and
explore new settlements. In their quest for legendary weapons, players encounter
enemies including evil Night Goblins, dangerous Orcs, gigantic River Trolls and
hordes of the evil Skaven, hellbent on destroying the band of adventurers.
Through encounters and exploration, heroes level up their skills and quickly
gain new abilities, spells and blessings as they battle it out to become one of
the Heroes of Legend and fight such devilish foes playing as the Marauder, Wood
Elf Waywatcher, Dwarf IronBreaker and the Grey Wizard.
Shrapnel Games announces the release of Approaching Infinity, a roguelike-like
space adventure for Windows and OS X. The game is on sale in
their online
store, where there is also a playable demo to check out. Here's the
deal: Galactic Gamers everywhere are vigorously rubbing their hands
together and excitedly cracking their knuckles. The anticipation is over! With
great fanfare, Shrapnel Games is pleased to announce the release of Approaching
Infinity from developer Ibology
Approaching Infinity is a single-player, turn based graphical sci-fi rogue-like
game set in a unique and truly infinite universe. With rich retro-graphics
provided by David Gervais and a full original soundtrack by ectogemia,
Approaching Infinity immerses the gamer in an intergalactic drama of exploration
and adventure. This is a game of planetary investigation, starship battles,
diplomacy, crafting, commodity trading, bunny petting and so much more.
The amount of adventures one can have is limited only by the player's desire.
Within space itself asteroids can be mined, pirates evaded or destroyed, SOS
beacons discovered, and so much more. Your starship will encounter planets,
drifting derelict starships, and alien embassies. Planets can hold treasure or
death (or both). Away teams can discover ancient artifacts, explorable caves, or
zombies in the darkened corridors of a floating hulk. There are twelve alien
races to interact with, each with their own histories and quests.
Full modding support means that Approaching Infinity is really Approaching
Infinity Plus. Enjoy creating your own favorite sci-fi franchise, all without
the need of coding experience. A Modding Guide is now available on
the Official
Approaching Infinity Product Page.
Destructive Creations now offers a new " Call
To Arms" teaser trailer from Hatred, the isometric shooter from the Polish
developer that has attracted a little heat since its recent
announcement due to just how much Hatred it seems to actually involve. The
call to arms is to garner support for a
Steam
Greenlight campaign to get this added to Valve's online store. Here's word:
If you are a diehard Hatred fan then this is one of the most important
news for you this year! Now YOU can vote and decide to bring the game to one of
the most popular gaming platforms! Don’t just wait until it happens. Tell your
friends about it and let their friends tell their friends, so the news will
spread everywhere! - said Jarosław Zieliński, Destructive Creations Creative
Director. And enjoy our new, short, 'Call to Arms' trailer which is a tease of
what we plan to show in January, when our new, features focused gameplay trailer
will be released. - Zieliński added.
Hatred is an isometric shooter with a disturbing atmosphere of mass killing,
where player takes the role of a cold blood antagonist, who is full of hatred
for humanity. It's a horror, but here YOU are the villain. Wander the outskirts
of New York State, seek for victims on seven free-roam levels. Fight against law
enforcement and take a journey into the antagonist's hateful mind. Gather
equipment of the dead 'human shields', to spread Armageddon in the society.
Destroy everything on your way of hunt and fight back when it's
disturbed.
Continue here to read the full story.
A
post on reddit reveals Blizzard will be holding an Ask Me Anything session
today. This should run from 5:00-7:00 pm EST today, and the thread should open
up to post your questions about 30 minutes before it gets underway. Thanks nin.
SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is now available for early access
on Steam, offering a
throwback RPG for Windows. And while some developers mean 8-bit or even 16-bit
graphics when they say throwback, Black Shell Games takes that a step farther,
as this game is presented entirely in ASCII. The game is 37% off during early
access, and here's more on what to expect: As the world's first
fully-ASCII game to grace the Steam platform, SanctuaryRPG: Black Edition is a
humorous and strategic turn-based dungeon crawling adventure. Drawing heavy
inspiration from both Roguelikes and Japanese RPGs, the game was meticulously
designed to offer a truly compelling role-playing experience complete with a
robust action-rpg inspired combat system.
Black Edition builds upon the classic SanctuaryRPG formula with all new
procedurally generated artwork, as well as a plethora of areas to explore, races
to experiment with, skills to master, and loot to collect. Whether you're a
valiant hero or a dastardly villain, the fate of Sanctuary is in your
hands.
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris enters
GFK Chart-Track's PC top 30 U.K. sales chart at number 14, the top debut of
the week, as Football Manager 215 remains the number one game. On the
all platforms chart there's even less movement, as the top five remains
completely static. Here's
their overview: ‘FIFA 15’ (-21%) remains at No1 in the run-up to
Christmas and the Top 5 remains the same, with Activision’s ‘Call of Duty:
Advanced Warfare’ at No2 (-27%), Rockstar/Take 2’s ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ at No3
(-22%), Ubisoft’s ‘Far Cry 4’ at No4 (-13%) and Warner’s ‘Lego Batman 3: Beyond
Gotham’ at No5 (-29%).
Ubisoft’s ‘Just Dance 2015’ jumps 5 places to No6 (+11%) and is extremely
popular on Wii with 66% of sales on that format - the title is now also No1 on
the All Formats Budget Chart. Activision’s ‘Destiny’ jumps 7 places to No9
(+29%) with PS4 and Xbox One editions proving extremely popular. There’s no All
Formats Top 40 debut for the 2 formats of ‘Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris’
but the title debuts at No17 on PS4 and No14 on PC.
London Calling, yeah I was there too. And you know what they said? Well some of
it was true!
Yesterday was the 35th anniversary of the release of
London Calling, the
Clash's masterpiece album. For perspective, the noteworthy album 35 years before
London Calling was released in 1979 was, well, nothing, because the first LP record
didn't even appear until 1948. And the album was prescient, as phony Beatlemania
has indeed bitten the dust, though we certainly have enough other phony stuff to
take its place.
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