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Archived News:
CapCom Unity announces that the retail disc version of Resident Evil
Revelations 2 is now available in North American stores, while the physical
release of the episodic survival/horror sequel will come on Friday in Europe.
They offer a new trailer
to celebrate the news. In
a separate post they also offer details on a pair of bonus episodes that
will be included with the release of the fourth episode of the game, which is
expected later today on Steam. Here's
an extra episodes teaser
trailer with more on the bonuses. Continue here to read the full story.
New Battlefield Hardline GeForce game-ready drivers are now available for
NVIDIA video cards, and the new version 347.77 WHQL-certified drivers are also
recommended for the just-launched TITAN X GPUs. Here are the details from
the GeForce website: "The new
GeForce Game Ready 347.88 WHQL Battlefield Hardline drivers are now
available to download from
GeForce Experience and GeForce.com.
With Game Ready optimizations for Battlefield Hardline, new
SLI profiles, and
support for TITAN X,
the world's fastest GPU, our latest Game Ready drivers are a recommended update
for all GeForce GTX users."
The
GeForce website announces the availability of TITAN X-based video cards.
Word is: "TITAN X is the ultimate gaming GPU, designed to tackle the latest
games with ease, be that at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, or 3840x2160. Twice as fast
and twice as energy efficient as previous-generation TITANs, and with double the
memory, TITAN X lets you game at any resolution with all the effects cranked
up." The embargo on these cards ended today, and you can find reviews on
AnandTech,
Eurogamer,
Guru3D,
HARDOCP,
Hardware Canucks,
Legit Reviews,
Neoseeker,
Overclockers Club,
PC Perspective,
Techgage,
techPowerUp,
TechSpot,
The Tech Report, and
TweakTown.
Gearbox Software announces the release of Atlas Mugged, the second
episode in Tales from the Borderlands, Telltale's episodic Borderlands
adventure. They also announce that starting next week season pass owners will be
entitled to unlock loot in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, saying: "Starting
March 24, Tales from the Borderlands Season Pass owners will unlock new,
exclusive weapons, heads, and skins to use in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!"
The promised open beta testing
of Rustbucket Rumble is now underway on Steam.
This page has a
reminder of how to apply, and here's word: "Rustbucket Rumble is a 2D,
team-based, arena-combat game from Reactor Zero. Robots have taken over earth
and now they’ve turned on each other. Battle as one of six, playable robots,
each with their own, unique skills and weaponry!"
Developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher Paradox Interactive announce that
Pillars of Eternity is gold, having completed development, and the crowd-funded
RPG is set for its scheduled release on March 26th, leaving a little over a
week to take advantage of the
preorder bonuses for three different editions of the game. Here's word: Obsidian
Entertainment and Paradox Interactive today announced that Pillars of Eternity,
the fan-funded modern take on a classic role-playing game (RPG) set in an
original world created by some of the best minds in RPG development, has reached
“Gold Master” (GM) status, and is now ready for its release on March 26, 2015.
Pillars of Eternity, originally called “Project Eternity” the 10th most funded
Kickstarter ever and second most funded video game , has been in development for
two and a half years, and is now ready to complete its journey, arriving on
Windows, Mac, and Linux PC next week. The game will release globally, with
backers receiving their digital copies as well.
“Seeing Pillars of Eternity through has been an incredible journey for all of us
at a deeply personal level,” said Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian
Entertainment. “When we took our idea to Kickstarter, our fans got behind us
more than we ever thought. It’s been a blast to match their enthusiasm, see them
cheer us on, and have them help to keep us on course every step of the way. It's
crazy to think that more than two years have come and gone, but time flies that
way when you are creating something as important as Pillars of Eternity has
become to us.”
“We knew, when we joined forces with Obsidian, that both the studio and the game
were a perfect match for us,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive.
“A core tenet at Paradox is staying closely connected to one’s players and
community, and we’ve watched Obsidian do exactly that. From the handling of
their crowd-funding to their open dialogue with fans on their forums, Obsidian
has been dedicated to fulfilling their promises to players, and we’ve been glad
for the chance to help them do it. We’re looking forward to working together
with Obsidian for a long time to come.”
Pillars of Eternity is an RPG inspired by classic titles such as Baldur’s Gate,
Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment, featuring an original world and unique
game system, Pillars of Eternity ushers in a renaissance for a much beloved
style of role playing game. Funded via Kickstarter in late 2012, raising over $4
million through both backer pledges on Kickstarter and PayPal. Pillars of
Eternity has been a project of passion for both the development team and the
loyal fans who made it possible.
Pillars of Eternity is scheduled to launch next week, on March 26, 2015, and the
game can still be pre-ordered until that time. Pre-orders also include two
special in-game items: a Giant Miniature Space Piglet companion who will
accompany players through the world of Eora, and the Gaun’s Pledge ring, which
provides powerful support to heroes in times of peril. Pillars of Eternity can
be pre-ordered by visiting
http://buy.pillarsofeternity.com.
For more information on Pillars of Eternity, visit
eternity.obsidian.net
Here's a new trailer
from Dungeons 2 revealing the demons faction in the upcoming strategy sequel.
Additionally, they plan on showing off more of the game on Thursday on a
livestream on Twitch that will
get underway at noon EDT. Here's word on demons: The malevolent Horde of
The Dungeon Lord is a threat to be feared, but what they have for brawn they
sadly lack in brains. Take control of The Demons and use their devastating magic
to rid The Overworld of the troublesome humans forevermore. The Demons are the
second playable faction in Dungeons 2, offering a different style of gameplay
and featuring their own unique dungeon rooms, traps and creatures to control.
While The Horde faction has powerful brutes bred for war, The Demons utilize
more magic based abilities. Use the corrosive acid of the Chaos Weaver to damage
enemies over time and protect your army with The Shield of Emptiness spell. Or
give your demons a self-esteem boost in the Room of Admiration and alleviate
worker boredom by torturing poor souls with The Succubi.
Continue here to read the full story.
Obsidian revealed plans for an expansion for Pillars of Eternity during a
Reddit AMA last night for the RPG, which is due for release next week. “We
are looking at doing an expansion that’s about the same size (area wise) of
Tales of the Sword Coast," wrote Obsidian's Adam Brennecke, as
reported on VG247. "I won’t reveal much about it since it’s early in
development, but we’ve already have a small team working on areas and
environments while the rest of the team focus on shipping the game. We will
announcing more things about it over the next few months." On a related note,
here's a
trailer we missed when it was first posted a couple of weeks ago that
shows off a panel discussion of Pillars of Eternity at PAX East. The clip runs
just over 49 minutes, and offers beta gameplay footage along with the discussion
from the developers. Word is: "Gameplay and presentation of Pillars of Eternity
(Beta Version). From Pax East 03/07/15, with Chris Avellone, Adam Brennecke, Tim
Cain, Josh Sawyer, Brandon Adler and Shane Defreest." Thanks nin. Continue here to read the full story.
Publisher
EA and developer Visceral Games announce the release of Battlefield
Hardline in North America for Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, offering
a law enforcement variant on the military shooter series. "Our goal with
Battlefield Hardline was to create the most complete first-person shooter this
year by building upon the unrivaled multiplayer franchise DICE created and
adding a memorable single player experience with storylines and characters that
fans will care about just like they would their favorite TV show," said Steve
Papoutsis, General Manager of Visceral Games and Executive Producer of
Battlefield Hardline. "We’ve added a new level of strategy, speed and
storytelling to one of the greatest franchises in the history of videogames.
We’re incredibly excited for players to get their hands on it." Here's more on
the game: Powered by the award-winning Frostbite™ 3 game engine,
Battlefield Hardline delivers a stylish and fresh new approach to the
critically-acclaimed franchise as players experience both sides of the law in a
crime-fueled, cops and criminals showdown. Unfolding on the gritty and glamorous
streets of Los Angeles and Miami, Battlefield Hardline ushers in an all-new era
for Battlefield fans with inspired new game modes, like Hotwire and Heist, new
weaponry, vehicles, and gadgets for players to take down the opposition their
own way. From police choppers to muscle cars, ziplines to stun guns, Battlefield
Hardline lets gamers choose their approach in jaw-dropping and chaotic urban
warfare.
Featuring a veteran cast of actors and writers, including Alexandra Daddario
from True Detective, Kelly Hu from Arrow, Wendy Calhoun from Justified, and
Benito Martinez from House of Cards; Battlefield Hardline follows the story of
rookie Miami Police Detective Nick Mendoza as he navigates a morally complex
criminal underworld. Told through an episodic format inspired by great TV shows,
players are faced with difficult questions as they walk both sides of the law in
a bloody story of crime and revenge.
Battlefield Hardline is also now available in North America on the Xbox 360®
games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system. The game will be available for all platforms beginning
March 19 in mainland Europe and March 20 in the UK.
The promised
update is now live in The
Elder Scrolls Online, marking the launch of ESO: Tamriel Unlimited, allowing
the MMORPG to be played without any subscription fees.
This support page has
a FAQ addressing questions this may raise, and
this Guide to ESO Plus Premium Membership explains the benefits that remain
for those willing to pay for them.
This post offers complete patch notes on the new version 2.1, beginning with
this overview: We’re excited to introduce The Elder Scrolls Online:
Tamriel Unlimited! If you previously purchased ESO, your characters are ready to
continue the adventure right now. And if you’re currently subscribed, you’ve
automatically become a member of ESO Plus, our new premium membership!
We also have a number of fixes included in this patch including resolutions for
the remaining issues with Enlightenment, random UI error messages, and more. Be
sure to check out the full list of fixes below. This patch will be approximately
1-2GB in size.
We’re thrilled to begin this new chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online. Welcome to
Tamriel Unlimited!
NFL hall of fame quarterback
Joe Montana
tweets about plans to revive Joe Montana Football, the tackle
football simulation that had its heyday back when Joe Cool was establishing
himself as the greatest clutch QB of all time. His brief tweet (not that there
are lengthy tweets) also reveals what engine this will use, saying: "It just got
Unreal @unrealengine #joemontanafootball16." A
post on Heavy.com discusses the implications of this, noting that EA's
license probably means this won't use actual NFL players (presuming SEGA will
continue as publisher), and the screenshot with Joe Cool's tweet shows him and
other players wearing non-NFL uniforms. They do say it's possible this will
include some former players, however, and the speculation is we will learn more
about all this at E3.
Blade Kitten: Episode 2 is now available
on Steam, following a
brief four-year-plus wait for this DLC for
Blade Kitten, which may
have grown into a full blade cat by now. Here is the 100% true explanation:
"Historians may well remember that the first part of Blade Kitten was released
in 2010, developing a cult following, while the second episode was thought to be
lost forever. Thankfully, skilled digital archaeologists have braved frozen
tundras, treacherous caverns and booby-trapped contracts to bring this game to
light for the first time."
A
Steam Community group announcement has word that the update is now live for
Sid Meier's Civilization III to replace the game's obsolete GameSpy
multiplayer support with Steamworks (thanks
PC Gamer). Here's word: The update that replaces GameSpy with Steam
for multiplayer functionality is now available via Steam. The game functions
identically to the previous GameSpy version with the exception that the “Direct
IP” option has been removed as it is no longer supported. Save game data should
not be negatively affected. If you own a physical disc version of Civilization
III and are interested in receiving this multiplayer update, please
submit a support request[support.2k.com].
Happy St. Paddy's Day! I have some corned beef to try and cook up a traditional
dinner for this, though I basically cannot eat cooked cabbage (it makes me gag
uncontrollably), so I'm going to work on a non-traditional variant for this like
cole slaw. Anyway, the first thing that comes to most minds on this holiday is
drink, not food, so please enjoy yourself responsibly out there, as amateur
drinking festivities are fraught with danger. Be safe, have fun, and
Erin go Bragh!
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