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Archived News:
This trailer
purportedly shows footage from Division 9, a co-op zombie shooter
cancelled years ago by Irrational Games (thanks
DSOGaming). This was actually posted in 2010 the day after we
learned about the project, and it seems to be part of Game Informer's
coverage at the time that went unnoticed. The clip begins with the Irrational Games logo, and the
following introduction: "Hey, this is Ken Levine, Creative Director at
Irrational Games, and we've got this little video here of a game that we never
actually shipped called Division 9. It sort of predated the zombie games that
you're seeing now, and I think of all the games at the studio that we wish we
had done, this is the one. So check it out, we never made it, but we kind of
wish we did." Continue here to read the full story.
Steam News announces the
promised closed beta
testing of Might & Magic
Heroes VII is now underway for those who have preordered the turn-based
strategy sequel. Word is: Beta Access for
Might & Magic® Heroes® VII
is Now Available on Steam!*
Might & Magic Heroes VII’s closed beta can be played with up to 4 players
simultaneously in both team and free for all modes. Players who pre-purchased
the game will receive an extra beta key allowing them to invite another player
to join them on the battlefield, as a thank you for waiting an additional week
for the beta to open.
*Beta access ends June 17th.
- Assassin's Creed Franchise on
Steam. Save up to 50%.
- RESCUE 2: Everyday Heroes on
Steam. Save 10%.
- Space Run on
Steam. Save 75%.
The Bards Tale IV Kickstarter page announces the offer of a free game
for first day backers is being extended another 24 hours, offering
procrastinators a last chance to get in on the bonus (thanks nin). Here's word:
As we’re entering day 2, we’re still going strong! We had massive
interest in our free game offer, and now our good friends at CD Projekt Red and
GOG.com have graciously agreed to allow us to extend the offer for another 24
hours! Anyone who backs The Bard’s Tale IV on Kickstarter in the first 48 hours
of the campaign will receive a FREE copy of inXile’s Wasteland 2, or CD Projekt
Red's The Witcher, or The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. To be exact, this offer
ends on June 4th, 6am PST. To be eligible for the free copy you have to back at
the $20 reward tier or above.
Help us spread the word! Be sure to tell anyone you think might be interested in
this deal and was on the fence about backing, as this will be the last chance to
get your free game from us!
A new Reaper gameplay video from
Overwatch shows why you should fear the Reaper in Blizzard's upcoming teamplay
shooter. Here's word: "Where Reaper appears, death quickly follows in this
complete, unedited match from an early version of Overwatch, captured in 60fps
on PC. Here, Reaper plays on the attacking team in the Temple of Anubis, a Point
Capture map located on the enigmatic Giza Plateau." Continue here to read the full story.
The Fallout website now offers
an official Fallout 4
trailer and announces that the new installment in the RPG sequel
is now available for preorder for Windows, OS
X, and Linux. According to the description their E3 showcase with more on the
game will happen Sunday, June 14th at 10:00 pm EDT: Watch the official
in-game trailer for Fallout 4 – the next generation of open-world gaming from
the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,
Bethesda Game Studios. Tune into Bethesda’s E3 Showcase on Sunday, June 14th at
7:00pm PT to see the world premiere of the game.
Continue here to read the full story.
The 2015 DRM-free Summer Sale is now live on
GOG.com, where they are offering discounts of up to 90% on some titles,
daily bundles, and three free games. Here's word from the
official announcement: It's that time of the year again.
Temperatures are rising, summer break is almost upon us, and whether you're
going for a classic staycation or taking your laptop for a trip - we've got what
it takes to make your summer vacation more gamey and 100% yours. Today, we're
inviting you to a truly exhilarating, DRM-free summer adventure!
We're starting with a splash and diving straight into 100+ titles on promo in
twice-daily deals, deep-discount bundles, and with FREE games to unlock! With
new deals appearing on the site every 12 hours, we'll have more than 100 offers
every day up to 90% off. We also have a few fun surprises in store to keep
things fresh and worth the regular trip back to the summer sale!
Every summer adventure needs something special, that's why this year you can
earn up to three games for free during the sale! Just do your thing, and the
more you spend, the more free stuff you'll get! The rewards -- free for everyone
whose total spendings during the Summer Sale exceed a certain amount -- will
include:
SimCity 2000 - free for everyone who spends at least $1.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - free for everyone who spends at least $20.
Xenonauts - free for everyone who spends at least $50.
Plenty more summertime joy awaits us all, including a surprise giveaway,
exciting game premieres, and more! The 2015 DRM-free Summer Promo is set to last
18 days, from June 3 until June 21 at 11:59 AM GMT (13:59 CET / 4:59 AM PDT /
7:59 AM EDT).
The Team Fortress 2
website announces the launch of a beta Maps Workshop for the multiplayer
shooter. Here's how this works: Are you great at making fun, addictive
TF2 maps? Do you have no idea how to make a map, but you like playing on them?
Are you only vaguely aware of what maps are and prefer to just walk in a single
direction until you find what you're looking for? Introducing the Maps Workshop
Beta, a place for all three of you to upload, enjoy or just learn about the
existence of maps!
The Maps Workshop Beta is an in-development one-stop hub where mapmakers can
instantly upload and get feedback on their maps. Simply head over to the in-game
Workshop tool and click on the new Maps button. If you're just in the market to
play new maps, you can now browse the Maps Workshop and up-vote and subscribe to
maps you like—or just connect to a server running a Workshop map and it will
download automatically from the Workshop.
And remember, this is a Beta that we'll be working to improve. The TF2 team is
incredibly appreciative of your feedback.
Wargaming has implemented an all-new Domination gameplay mode in
World of Tanks, their free-to-play
armored combat game (thanks Krovven).
This page has all the details on how this works, along with a new
Domination Mode trailer.
Here's the elevator pitch: "Domination mode tasks you with destroying tanks or
capturing and delivering flags to your base. Friendly fire is off, plus repair
points can heal you and replenish ammo, and if you're destroyed, you can respawn
in a matter of moments." Continue here to read the full story.
Merge Games announces the release of 3D Mini Golf, a new simulation
taking the shrunken sport into the realm of high definition. This is available
for Windows and OS X
on Steam
and other online stores. Here's a bit: Experience virtual 3D Mini Golf on
your computer and master an entertaining match over 54 challenging holes - 18 of
which have been faithfully modelled after official courses in the real world.
Three scenarios in glorious HD are waiting for the discerning mini golf
enthusiast: a lovely green park, a camping site in the mountains and a dreamy
sandy beach. Create your own profile to keep track of your statistics. Thanks to
the integrated medal system you'll collect virtual rewards for your best matches
too. Try improving your own records in Challenge and Tournament mode or face off
against your friends in Multiplayer mode. Enjoy exciting matches with 2-4
players.
The NHL finals get underway tonight, so congrats to the Lightning and Blackhawks
on being the last two teams eligible for Lord Stanley's cup. Naturally I'm
saddened that the Rangers did not secure a return to the finals, as I really
thought this was their year, but it was not meant to be, and the team deserves
its vacation after such a poor effort in the third period of game seven with
everything on the line. I wonder if they will be able to continue to contend
with this group, as Henrik Lundqvist is not getting any younger, and at some
point the window he's provided them will close. Anyway, back to the non-chokers,
hats off to the Blackhawks and Lightning.
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