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Archived News:
GameSpot has details from a
CD Projekt RED
presentation with financial details for the Polish developer and publisher.
The big news for the company is the recent launch of The Witcher III: Wild
Hunt and in the video CEO Adam Kicinski discloses that total
budget for the RPG sequel including marketing costs was 306 million złoty,
which is about $81 million in U.S. dollars.
This resulted in a net profit in their latest financial period of 236 million złoty ($62.5 million). Continue here to read the full story.
PCGamesN has an excerpt from a
making of
Garry's Mod interview they conducted with Garry Newman where the Facepunch
Studios founder reveals they are "kind of" working on a sequel to the popular
Source engine sandbox modification. "We wouldn't raise the price now, I mean
we’re kind of working on a sequel, so it’d be stupid to the raise the price,
really," he explains. "It’s early days. We’re looking at having more VR stuff in
it - that’s the big point of it. And it won’t be called Garry’s Mod 2."
Destructive Creations announces plans to launch a free DLC pack tomorrow
on Steam for Hatred,
their top-down shooter. They offer
this trailer to
show off the pack, and explain that it will add a new Survival game mode and more
content, and will go along with a sale on the game: The Antagonist is
back and ready to yet again spread destruction, but this time he’s not alone.
The new free ‘Survival’ DLC planned to be released on September 10th, will allow
you to send one of his 3 followers for a killing spree, roaming new maps and
improving your skills in the new arcade gameplay mode. Those who have already
mastered the game will also be able to challenge themselves in a ‘Story’ and
‘Insane’ difficulty modes and those who until now, were only considering the
purchase, can hesitate no more, as starting tomorrow the game will be 35%
off.
Continue here to read the full story.
German developer Deck 13 is gearing up to launch an English-language edition of
Black Sails - The Ghost Ship, their adventure game that's already
available in German. This will be launched
on Steam some time this
month, though they are not yet saying exactly when. Here's word:
Award-winning German game developers Deck 13 today announced the upcoming
release of Black Sails-The Ghost Ship for PC on Steam. Previously released in
Germany to critical and popular acclaim Black Sails-The Ghost Ship is a macabre
and mysterious point-and-click adventure game best played with the lights turned
down and the volume turned up. Black Sails-The Ghost Ship immerses players into
a journey into the nightmarish depths of the human soul, blurring the lines
between truth and fiction.
"With the resurgence in popularity of adventure games, we felt the time was
right to bring Black Sails-The Ghost Ship to a North American audience,” said
Jan Klose, Creative Director for Deck 13. “We're looking forward to giving Steam
players the same chill-inducing thrills enjoyed by our German fans of the
game."
Rampage Knights is now out of Early Access for Windows and OS X
on Steam, and this co-op
beat-em-up carries a 17% launch discount.
This trailer offers a
look at gameplay, and here's a rundown: "You play as a hero trapped by a spell
in a magical forest. All paths lead you to a nearby ruined castle, infested with
goblins, skeletons and other foul creatures. Gear up with awesome and ridiculous
weapons and spells and descend into the deep labyrinth below the ruin to face
its sinister master! " Continue here to read the full story.
Early Access to Caromble! is now available for Windows
on Steam, a breakout
moment for this breakout-inspired game that offers a new take on the concept.
Here's a wacky Early
Access explanation video and an
Early Access gameplay
trailer, and here's word from developer Crimson Owl Studios: "This is Caromble!: A fresh new take on the brick break
game! Caromble! brings physics-based destruction, puzzles, skill-levels,
power-ups, highscores, speedruns, boss fights, explosions, more puzzles and even
more explosions. Let’s get ready to Caromble!" Continue here to read the full story.
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12 is Better Than 6 by Ink Stains Games — Kickstarter. "12 Is Better
Than 6 is a dynamic top-down kill-everyone shooter with stealth elements,
presented in a Wild West theme. The action takes place in 1873 – the noon of
lawless and cruelty all over North America. The main hero was wrongfully
incarcerated, and he's now trying to escape at all cost so that he can get
his revenge." Here's a
trailer.
An
article on Bethesda.net has details on how Fallout 4 will be
supported, outlining plans for regular free updates, DLC, and modification support (thanks Batman). Their roadmap includes a $30.00 season pass
that will grant all the DLC Bethesda will release for their upcoming RPG
sequel and their mod support will include the release (next year) of the
Creation Kit for PC, which they say is the same tool they use themselves. Here's
word: Regular Updates
We'll be doing regular free updates to the game, and like Skyrim, these will
come with not just fixes, but new features. For Skyrim we added things like
mounted combat, legendary mode, kill cams, visual enhancements and more. We’ll
work with all of you to figure out what new things you’d love to see added to
Fallout 4, whether they are small tweaks or new features.
Mods & Creation Kit
The most important thing in our games is the freedom you have to create your own
experience, and modding is a big part of that. Like all our previous games,
we’ve made sure to keep Fallout 4 open and moddable at every step in
development. Early next year we’ll release for free the new Creation Kit for the
PC. This is the same tool we use in the studio. You'll be able to create your
own mods and share them with others. We’re especially excited these same mods
will then be coming to Xbox One, and then PlayStation 4.
Downloadable Content
We've always done a lot of DLC for our games. We love making them and you always
ask us for more. To reward our most loyal fans, this time we’ll be offering a
Season Pass that will get you all of the Fallout 4 DLC we ever do for just $30.
Since we’re still hard at work on the game, we don’t know what the actual DLC
will be yet, but it will start coming early next year. Based on what we did for
Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim, we know that it will be worth at least $40, and
if we do more, you'll get it all with the Season Pass.
Origin
now offers a playable demo for FIFA 16, offering the chance to kick
around the latest installment in EA's association football/soccer simulation.
They don't help us out by providing any details on what this includes, but
DSOGaming
has word: Game Options
- Kick-Off: jump onto the pitch and play a
match. When starting the FIFA 16Demo for the first time on PC, Xbox One, or
PS4, you will begin at El Clasico, Real Madrid C.F. at home to FC Barcelona.
- FIFA Ultimate Team Draft: experience a
brand new way to play – FUT Draft. Make careful decisions as you build a
squad, then take them onto the pitch in an offline match.
- FIFA Trainer: everyone can Compete at a
Higher Level in FIFA 16. Check out the FIFA Trainer, a new contextual
training system, to pick up some new tips while playing Kick Off or FUT
Draft.
- New Skill Games: while matches are loading
you’ll have a chance to try out six new skill games.
- Bundesliga Broadcast Presentation:
experience authentic broadcast graphics on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 when
Borussia Dortmund visits Borussia Mönchengladbach at BORUSSIA-PARK.
Included in the demo are 10 top Club Teams and two Women’s Teams, including
the World Cup Champion, U.S. Women’s National Team.
Bandai Namco recently
Trademarked the title Slashy Souls for use in a computer game. There
are no further details, though there is an implication this may relate to the
Dark Souls series. We shall see. Thanks
Gematsu via
GameSpot.
An
update from Microsoft outlines changes coming to
Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta and
Minecraft: Pocket Edition that will allow cross-platform multiplayer
support between the two versions of the sandbox building game, supporting
five-player co-op games (thanks
MCV). Here's a bit: It sometimes seems like Minecraft just can’t get
any better, but that’s exactly what it keeps doing. And with the new features
coming to Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta and Minecraft: Pocket Edition,
you’ll have more ways than ever to build and explore your own elaborate worlds
alongside your friends, whether you’re playing on Windows 10 PC, Windows Phone,
iOS, or Android.
The upcoming 0.12.1 update is, in a word, awesome. For the first time ever, up
to five friends can play cross-platform multiplayer on a local network between
Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta. The Windows 10
Edition Beta also now allows up to five friends play together over Xbox Live.
And no matter what edition you’re playing, you’ll be able to buff up your
equipment with special effects from enchanting tables.
This is also the biggest update for Minecraft: Pocket Edition to date, bringing
a host of highly-requested catch-up features for mobile players. For starters,
you’ll get to enjoy revamped touch controls, controller support, and the
controller mapping screen. You’ll also be treated to the same enhanced weather
effects that Windows 10 Edition Beta players have received, including snow
accumulation and directional rain. And in addition to plenty of new goodies to
build and potions to brew, you’ll now be able to encounter golems and ocelots,
and even explore the Nether. Finally, this update brings the ability to sneak
and sprint in Pocket Edition.
NCSOFT announces a closed beta schedule for Blade & Soul, outlining
testing plans to begin testing for this upcoming MMOG on October 30th. Those
interested in taking part can gain access by purchasing one of three founder's
packs outlined on
this page.
Here's the plan: NCSOFT® announced today that closed beta will start on
30th October, for its upcoming wuxia-inspired MMO, Blade & Soul. There will be a
minimum of five beta weekends spanning at least 20 days, which will give players
a chance to test gameplay and performance prior to the title’s official release
in the first quarter of 2016. The current 2015 beta schedule is available
here.
“We are looking forward to putting Blade & Soul into players’ hands with our
upcoming betas”, said Nicolas Coutant, producer at NCSOFT West. “Players are
going to have a ton of fun with the game and given that our aim is to create the
best gaming experience possible, we can’t wait to get more player feedback and
implement it in the final stages of development ahead of launch this winter”.
All players who have purchased
Founder’s Packs will
have access to all beta weekends, while other players can sign up on the
Blade & Soul website for a chance to
gain access. Closed beta will be available in all languages, starting with
English on 30th October and French and German beginning on 24th
November.
The Dota 2
website introduces us to Dota Levels, a new way to measure your lifetime
achievements in Valve's MOBA. This page
has all the details, and here's an overview that also includes details on new
Treasury and Tournament functions: As part of today’s update we’re
unveiling Dota Levels, the culmination of all of your accomplishments in Dota.
Dota Levels are displayed as a badge on your Dota Profile based on your level,
and are gained by earning trophies and playing matches. You can learn more about
Dota Levels here.
We’re also releasing the new Treasury and enabling the Tournaments area of the
Watch section. The Treasury can be found in the Heroes section, and allows you
to quickly browse, explore, and purchase treasures. The Tournaments area is
where you’ll be able to view matches and tournament details. We’ve also made a
number of other small adjustments and bug fixes, which you can read about
here.
Today we are rolling out a preload of the Reborn Update to all players that have
not previously downloaded it. The Reborn Update will be coming to the main
client for all Dota 2 players in the next day or two.
Additionally, if you purchased a Compendium for The International 2015, today
you will receive the exclusive Harvest, Pestilence, and Sirocco Weather Effect
items. We are still working on the Axe Comic/Immortal, as well as doing some
tech work needed to support the Desert Terrain item. They will be granted to all
Compendium owners as soon as they are ready.
Shades of Black is now available for Windows from
Digital Download
and Steam,
offering the latest installment in the long-running Carol Reed series of
point-and-click mystery adventure games. Publisher Tri-Synergy offers
this new video, and
here's word: Carol has written a book about one of her previous
adventures. She has put a lot of work into it, but after receiving rejections
from several publishers, her enthusiasm for the project is beginning to wane.
Her hope is somewhat rekindled when a publisher who recently rejected her book
sends her an SMS, telling Carol that he wants to meet her.
However, the publisher is not interested in Carol’s writing skills, but in her
aptitude for locating missing persons. He wants to hire her to find a missing
eccentric author.
Its obvious to Carol from the very beginning that it’s not an average missing
person case. The author’s wife was murdered 6 years ago. Just before his
disappearance, a young woman was found murdered, with pages from the author’s
latest book stuffed into her mouth.
Continue here to read the full story.
Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition is now available
on Steam,
offering HD Windows and OS X editions of this point-and-click adventure from
1337 & Senri AB. Here's word: Originally launched on iOS and Android
devices, Leo’s Fortune is an Apple® Design Award-winning side-scrolling
platformer about a mustached furball – Leopold – whose wealth is inexplicably
stolen. Players must cross enormous obstacles, solve clever physics-based
puzzles, and escape deadly traps to find the culprit and reclaim Leo’s treasure.
Along the way, Leopold will navigate treacherous landscapes and encounter the
suspicious members of his enigmatic family in a fully voice-acted mystery
adventure.
Leo’s Fortune features 24 richly detailed, handcrafted levels. Each stage is one
enormous panoramic image, created from scratch with no repeating tiles. Even the
game’s engine was built from scratch. Leo’s Fortune – HD Edition has been
remastered in full 1080p HD for consoles and PC by BlitWorks. It features full
support for gamepads and keyboards on PC and Mac.
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Miko Mole -- Steam Greenlight. "Miko Mole is a great arcade puzzler
suitable to players of all ages and experience levels. Featuring exceptional
gameplay, fun challenges, groovy music, hilarious sound effects and the
charismatic Miko, fans of the genre has a lot to look forward to when the
game debuts in October."
- ADATA XPG SX930 240GB Solid State Drive on
ThinkComputers.org.
- ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 on
Vortez.
- ASRock Z170 Extreme7+ on
ocaholic.
- Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 Memory Airflow Kit on
PC Perspective.
- ECS LIVA X2 Mini PC on
Overclockers Club.
- G.Skill Ripjaws V 3600 MHz DDR4 (2x 4 GB) on
techPowerUp.
- GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 (Intel Z170) Motherboard on
TweakTown.
- MSI Z170A Gaming M9 ACK (Intel Z170) Motherboard on
TweakTown.
- NZXT GRID+ V2 Fan Controller on
ThinkComputers.org.
- NZXT S340 Razer Special Edition Mid-Tower Chassis on
eTeknix.
- PDP Afterglow Kral for PS4/PC on
Christ Centered Gamer.
- Plantronics GameCom P80 Wireless Headset on
TweakTown.
- Seagate Game Drive 2TB Xbox STEA2000403 Add-on Storage Device on
TweakTown.
- Strontium Nitro 566X 64GB MicroSDXC and USB Type-C Reader on
TweakTown.
- Thermaltake Suppressor Chassis on
eTeknix.
- TP-LINK Archer C3200 Tri-Band AC3200 Wireless Router on
TweakTown.
It was pointed out to me I didn't comment on the Deflategate ruling, not that
everybody is hanging on my opinions about such things, but I did have something
to say about the origins of the case (thanks j.c.f.). I don't think my take is
very radical: It seems there was a pretty strong circumstantial case against
Brady, and that the collective bargaining agreement allowed the league to make
the ruling it did, so I'm surprised the court decided to fall back on the merits
of the case rather than the authority of the commissioner. I'm also not sure how
it benefits anyone to create a situation where cases like this may continue to
end up in the courts going forward, though the near-monopoly of the NFL does
suggest that adult supervision is prudent. My ultimate takeaway is that this is
a Pyrrhic victory for the Patriots, as while Brady will not be suspended, his image has taken another hit, and a lot of the Teflon has come off in
the process. I think he has lost most of his Captain America aura outside
of New England, and I don't think that's unfair... I can't imagine Roger Staubach involved in such a scandal.
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