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Developer Slightly Mad Studios and publisher BANDAI NAMCO announce another delay
for Project CARS, saying they've shifted the racing game's release to
mid-May 2015. Here's the official statement on the setback: "Despite our
long heritage and pedigree in making critically-acclaimed racing games, Project
CARS is by far the grandest and most intricately detailed of them all. Despite
therefore the game being 99.9% complete, the remaining 0.1% attending to small
issues and bugs has been tricky to anticipate. We’re absolutely dedicated to
delivering a ground-breaking experience and by targeting mid-May fans can be
assured that’s what they’ll receive," said Ian Bell, Head of Studio at Slightly
Mad Studios . "Again, we want to thank our fans for their support and patience
on this matter. There’s a high expectancy from racing fans around the world that
Project CARS is going to be an exciting new contender in the simulation racing
space and we firmly believe gamers deserve it to be in its most complete and
polished state when they come to play it on day one. And since the gaming
community is our primary focus and has always been at the heart of the project
during development, we would like to offer some free content to all players as
compensation for this short delay and as acknowledgement of how grateful we are.
This gift, that we’re sure is going to excite fans, will be available from day
one and revealed shortly. Keep an eye on our website for more info."
A Kickstarter is now underway for Seven Dragon Saga, the upcoming RPG
from Tactical Simulations Interactive (TSI), the developer formed by developers
of the classic SSI "gold box" RPGs. Their initial goal is $450,000, but they
have not posted stretch goals at this time. They also offer a release window,
saying the game will come to Windows, OS X, and Linux next year. Here's an
announcement accompanying the launch of the campaign: The glory days of
"Gold Box" fantasy role-playing games are about to make a huge comeback, as
Tactical Simulations Interactive (TSI) has today announced a release date for
"Seven Dragon Saga" for PC, Mac and Linux. The TSI team is comprised of veteran
developers and alumni from Strategic Simulations Interactive (SSI) who worked on
fantasy RPG classics including "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Pool of Radiance",
"AD&D Curse of the Azure Bonds" and "Wizards Crown."
Seven Dragon Saga is a classically styled RPG based upon an original pen and
paper role-playing system designed by Strategic Simulations Interactive (SSI)
alumni Keith Brors and David Shelley.
Self-funded for most of its development, Seven Dragon Saga has
launched on Kickstarter today to fund the final round of production. The
Kickstarter can
be found here. Backer rewards include special items such as DRM-free copies
of Seven Dragon Saga, Code Wheels to assist players in solving puzzles in-game,
Journals containing more info about the game world and copies of the pen 'n
paper version of the game.
SEGA announces TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT, a "larger than life," 2D side-scrolling action/adventure in development at Game
Freak for release on PCs and consoles this summer. Here's
an announcement trailer,
and here's word: Shell City is plunged into a state of emergency after
coming under attack from the devastating forces of PHANTOM, led by a mysterious
masked commander. Terrifying war machines, emblazoned with skulls, tear through
the city leaving a trail of destruction in their wake! As the National Army
struggle to contain PHANTOM, General Krenman sees the mammoth task at hand and
calls upon the only thing that stands between Shell City's obliteration and its
salvation; the peanut chompin', villain stompin', PHANTOM romping BADASS
Elephantidae…TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT!
Aided by his faithful avian companion Picolo, it's up to TEMBO to jump, smash,
punch, swing, and butt stomp his way through the PHANTOM hordes as he aims to
bring about the end of their tyrannical onslaught. Featuring 17 cleverly
designed 2D side-scrolling levels, a whole host of deadly enemies and a unique
comic book style art, TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT is the heaviest action adventure
of the year…weighing in at about seven and a half tons of fun.
Continue here to read the full story.
Origin Games now lists $0.00 as the price of the Season Pass for the Windows
edition of Titanfall, celebrating the first anniversary of the
release of the multiplayer mech shooter. This follows a similar 100% price
cut on the console editions of the game's DLC reported
this morning. The Season Pass includes three DLC packs for a total of
nine additional maps. The
Titanfall
website has a message from Vince Zampella and Respawn Entertainment thanking
fans for their support.
The
Skyforge website announces that one week of closed beta testing is underway
for Skyforge, Obsidian's fantasy/sci-fi MMORPG, reminding all who have
applied to check their inboxes for invitations. They are still accepting
applications, and they also sell
founder's packs that include guaranteed admission. Here's a
new video developer diary
takes a look at raids, "and how Skyforge's unique features influence their
ongoing design and development." Word on testing is: "As this is not the
final version of the game, certain content and features are limited. As the CBT
progresses we will evaluate our current testing goals and work towards
implementing additional content as it becomes ready." Continue here to read the full story.
This page is where you can vote for the
items you'd like to see included in the Just Cause 3 Collector's Edition.
This is just the typical junk that nobody... wait, is that a diorama of Rico
grappling a jet? Okay, take two: There are some pretty snazzy possibilities
there. Thanks nin.
The Magic Circle is an upcoming game where you play as a character in a
video game that may not be released. This imaginative and meta concept is
reflected by The Magic Circle website,
which at first appears to promote the vaporware title from within the actual
game. This does have clues that more is going on, including a not very hidden link to an Easter egg
page which includes this trailer. There's
also a video interview with the developers
on Kotaku. Thanks Nick.
This video from
Techland offers a teaser of what to expect from future add-on content for
Dying Light, their zombie game. This is accompanied by an open letter from Paweł Marchewka, the
CEO of Techland on the same topic. Here's the open letter: Dear Dying
Light Fans,
I would like to take the time to send out a sincere thank you to all of you for
your trust, support, and interest in Dying Light. Without you, our game could
never have become such an incredible success. We are all extremely grateful and
impressed by the passion and creativity you showed us. This is why we just
released a new content update that each of you can enjoy completely for free. We
also want to assure you this is just the start of what we will be bringing you
in the Dying Light world.
We want to especially thank those who finished the game and are sending us their
comments, suggestions, and recommendations. We are listening to all of them and
are working to incorporate as much of your feedback as possible. You can already
see a part of it in our ‘Hard Mode’ patch and this is just the beginning, as
there is much more to come.
We want to hereby promise we will be actively supporting Dying Light with
original content, such as new maps, modes, skills, quests, weapons, and much
more. Everyone who downloaded the latest update, you can find a sneak peek of
what is coming by accessing the main menu of the game. We have plenty of new
content in the works, so try your hand at the new Hard Mode and stay tuned for
more.
-- Paweł Marchewka, Techland CEO
Continue here to read the full story.
This page has
instructions on how to register for an open beta test for Rustbucket Rumble
that will kick off on Steam on Monday. Here's a description of the game's
three-on-three battles: Rustbuckle Rumble is a 2D, arcade-y, team-based
shooter. Inspiration for the mechanics was taken from classic run and gun games
mixed with more modern, class-based, multiplayer shooters. It’s capture-the-flag
where the players are the flags.
Games are fast as you battle your opponents, stun them, and then return them to
your base, recycling them for parts before the other team can stop you. Your
base uses the robot parts to create a giant robot super weapon that is unleashed
to destroy the enemy’s base. Each game ends with an epic giant robot
battle.
- Distance on
Steam. Save 33%.
- Humble Bloom County Comics Bundle on
Humble Bundle. Totally not
games. Thanks nin.
Link of the Day: Con
Man - Indiegogo. Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion basically playing themselves.
Thanks Scatheroy.
R.I.P.:
Miller High Life Delivery Man Windell Middlebrooks Dead at 36.
Australia is experimenting with participating in using the
International Age Rating Coalition
to rate video games to ease the burden of classifying all the games being
released these days. The scope of games released in the territory increased a
bit after AU adopted a new new A18+
rating, but there were still refusals to classify some games for release but
it's not clear whether use of this self-reporting system will result in the
release of games previously not allowed for sale in the territory. Here's word
on the year-long trial from
Kotaku Australia: The International Age Ratings Coalition (IARC) is a
globally unified age ratings classification system and Australia is now part of
that coalition, meaning digital and mobile games can now be classifified using
this system, as opposed to going through the traditional process with the
Classification Board. Developers obtain ratings by answering a short
questionnaire about the content of their video game. The system then outputs an
age rating based on the country and that country’s specific social norms. 36
countries are now part of the IARC and Australia is the latest to join.
A trial period will begin next month, and will initially be overseen by the
Classification Board.
“After close collaboration between the IARC and my Department over many months
to ensure the tool meets Australia’s requirements, I have approved the IARC
classification tool for an initial 12-month trial period to begin next month,”
said Michael Keenan.
Steam News announces the
release of Judgment,
the third episode for
Resident Evil Revelations 2 / Biohazard Revelations 2. Here's the deal:
Episode Three: Judgment
Neil is caught in the Overseer's trap. Following a clue he left behind, Claire
and Moira search for a way into the Overseer's tower.
Meanwhile, Barry confronts a dangerous figure with a mysterious connection to
Natalia's past. Lives and ulterior motives intertwine, never knowing what fate
the island has in store.
*Additional Raid Mode characters and stages included.
*Episode One required to play.
The
Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo website announces development of a Windows PC
edition of Milestone's rally racing game
on Steam (thanks
CarGamingBlog). The plan is for this to launch this autumn simultaneously
with the previously announced console versions. Here's a
video developer diary
with a look at what to expect, and here's a bit on the game: A name. A
legend. One of the most exciting rally challenges in the world. Four wheels.
These are the ingredients that make up Milestone’s first proprietary IP
dedicated to the world of autosports, a title that launches the player into the
world of rally alongside one of the most iconic figures in the history of the
sport: Sébastien Loeb. This uncompromising rally simulator debuts on
PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Milestone studios are gearing up for a glorious
2015. Created in collaboration with nine-time rally world champion, Sébastien
Loeb Rally Evo will powerslide into players’ homes all over the world with the
aim of getting their adrenalin pumping and delivering all the thrills of the
world of rally.
Features:
- Career mode: live the life of a rally driver and compete for a place on
Sébastien Loeb’s team, where he will be your mentor and guide you through all
the secrets of the sport.
- Offline mode: work on your skills and perfect your driving style for a truly
rewarding experience.
- Online modes: challenge friends and rivals from all over the
world for endless
entertainment.
Continue here to read the full story.
The
Terraria Community Forums follow up on showing off Terraria: Otherworld
at
GDC with new details about the sandbox survival sequel (thanks
VG247). The update includes
their GDC trailer
as well as details on the game's strategic side, saying this will include
elements of the tower defense genre. Here's word: Strategy Elements:
- The main objective of the game is not simply to
explore, gather, build (although the player is still free to do this – we
want to stress the fact that though this is a more structured approach, we
are absolutely trying to retain as much player freedom as possible) - but
rather to return the world to its pristine form.
- The player achieves this goal by pushing back the
Corruption until it is no more. Your primary method towards achieving this
goal will be finding/crafting and then activating Purifying Towers. These
machines of ancient design will push back anything unnatural in the world.
- Not content to simply allow the player to purify
the land, the vile force behind the world’s corruption fights back. The
resonance from the crystals in the purifying tower attracts enemies, driving
them to destroy the towers and re-corrupt the player’s hard-won terrain.
- The Purifying Towers need to be defended and even
the best players would not be able to cover and defend the entire map at
once (nor does that sound all that much fun)- so Terraria: Otherworld
introduces another strategic element: Tower Defense. Through the use of
customizable Wartowers – and any other clever defensive approaches - the
player can ward off the advances of the evil forces without having to be
physically present.
- These Wartowers can have a wide range of different
weapons and defenses but are not self-powered. They need to be built in the
vicinity of a Purifying Tower to get power from the Crystal.
Continue here to read the full story.
A
Kickstarter update for Infinite Space 3: Sea of Stars has the latest from
Digital Eel on their upcoming space adventure sequel. This introduces another of
the game's alien races as well as the hyperdrive, which offers an alternative
way to travel. They also announce they have an OS X build of the game running,
and promise Mac gamers they will release this "as soon as possible after the
Windows version reaches 1.0." They cap off all the news with a
new trailer. Continue here to read the full story.
Isbarah was recently released
on Steam for Windows, OS
X, and Linux, offering a mash-up platformer. Word is: "Isbarah is a cross-genre
of bullet hell and platformer style, it's a hardcore 2d game and each level is a
duel boss fight. In Isbarah, you have the standard platformer game controls and
bosses will fight like in bullet hell games."
This post has details on the latest patch, which updated the game to version
1.03.1. This trailer
offers a look. Continue here to read the full story.
In an unusually timely manner, I followed up on yesterday's talk of sheering the
Gunnar-man's winter coat, and he is set for warmer weather. It's always a shock
to see this transition, as yesterday he had a three inch layer of hair in every
direction which has now been all but shaved off. He's a compact standard poodle,
and weighs a solid 60 pounds, but if you had to guess yesterday, you'd have
probably thought he was 100 lbs, while if you were asked to guess today, you
might think he was more like 30 lbs.
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