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The Make War Not Love 3
website has details on the latest freebies unlocked through this ongoing
SEGA promotion. The three games now offered free are Streets of Rage II,
Binary Domain, and Condemned: Criminal Origins. These are free to
anyone with a Steam account, but for a very limited time, so act fast.
Celebrating today's
release of the Snowfall expansion for Cities: Skylines,
Steam News announces a
free weekend is underway for the urban planning game. Word is: "To celebrate the
release of Cities: Skylines -
Snowfall, play Cities:
Skylines for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can
also pickup Cities: Skylines
at 60% off the regular price!*"
Techland announces that due to the response from their customers to Dying Light,
they are extending support for the zombie game through at least the end of this
year. This trailer
highlights some of the accolades the game has received, and they explain their
plans in the following open letter: Dear Players,
While the launch of Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition is only a few
days behind us, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the support,
feedback, and faith you have shown us. We have received countless words of
encouragement, praise and constructive criticism – I would like you to know we
appreciate and listen closely to everything you have to say.
We are also humbled by the immensely positive reception of the enhanced version
of our game. We always had faith in the project, but seeing so many enthusiastic
opinions among players and high review scores from the press is utterly
heart-warming. At the same time it is a clear sign that there is still high
demand for that unique Dying Light experience. To make sure that every new or
veteran player gets all the fun they deserve, we have decided to continue our
support for Dying Light at least till the end of this year. We are already
working on new unannounced content, so stay tuned for our future news.
Having said that, this is my personal request to all of you: share your
impressions with us. You can do it through one of our social media channels, our
official forum, or simply by e-mail. We want to hear about all your stories,
ideas and problems you could have. As the Dying Light franchise goes forward,
let us also know where you want to see it headed. We strongly believe in active
collaboration between our design team and you, players who every day fight for
survival in the world of Dying Light.
We are all ears,
Paweł Marchewka,
Techland CEO
Continue here to read the full story.
Ubisoft announces the release of The Lost Tales of Axeoth: Unity, a new free
campaign for all Might & Magic Heroes VII players that comes with a new
version 1.7 update for the strategy sequel. Here's word on what they're up to
here: Today, Ubisoft® released UNITY, the first of two free downloadable
content pieces for the turn-based strategy game Might & Magic® Heroes® VII. For
20 years, Might & Magic Heroes titles have combined a deep fantasy universe with
a complete strategic experience, with a rich RPG progression and a strong story
narrative. UNITY is the first part of The Lost Tales of Axeoth, a free
two-campaign downloadable content piece which brings scripts that were
originally written for Heroes of Might & Magic® IV to life.
In UNITY, players will take control of the Academy faction through the story of
Genevieve Seymour, whose odyssey takes place in a new and unexplored world in
the aftermath of the Reckoning. This event destroyed the world of Enroth and
centenarian knowledge of magic. Genevieve aims to recollect the lost spells and
to create a brand new philosophy of magic: the Theory of Unity. But her quest is
not without pitfalls, as few sorcerers want to give up their precious knowledge.
UNITY features 10 hours of extra gameplay across five new maps, and includes
more than 80 returning characters and creatures from Heroes of Might & Magic IV.
The Lost Tales of Axeoth have been developed as a mod for Might & Magic Heroes
VII, and all the new game elements available can also be used freely by fans to
create their own maps and mods.
The Lost Tales of Axeoth is being developed by Limbic Entertainment, a team of
devoted Might & Magic fans, who are celebrating the franchises’ 20th anniversary
by recreating and updating the fan-beloved Heroes of Might & Magic IV within
Might & Magic Heroes VII.
The Lost Tales of Axeoth: Unity is now available for free as part of the 1.7
update for Might & Magic Heroes VII.
Stardock now offers Mercenaries, the first expansion for Galactic Civilizations
III, adding new content including new Galactic Bazaars to the sc-fi 4X strategy
game. The expansion comes along with a new patch that updates the game to
version 1.6. Here's word on the patch: "Along with this expansion, Stardock is
releasing the v1.6 update to the base game, which is a free update for all
Galactic Civilizations III game owners. Improvements include more detailed match
results, AI improvements, visual updates, and balance improvements." The add-on
is available through the Galactic
Civilizations III Store and
Steam, and here's more
on what it offers: Today, Stardock released Galactic Civilizations III:
Mercenaries. The first expansion to its popular 4X space strategy game adds a
new campaign, Galactic Bazaars, new races, the ability to recruit elite units
with special abilities, new ship parts, and more.
In Mercenaries, players will be able to visit new Galactic Bazaars where they
can hire mercenaries to assist in expanding across the galaxy. With several new
mercenary ships and multiple Bazaars to discover on each map, the expansion
offers hours of unique gameplay.
"Once they’re gone, they’re gone,” said Paul Boyer, Lead Designer of Galactic
Civilizations III. “When a mercenary is hired by a civilization in a game, it is
no longer available to the others. You will need to act quickly and choose
wisely in order to get the best mercenaries and leave your enemies without.”
The campaign for Mercenaries centers around the peaceful Torian race who have
long been enslaved and farmed for their meat by the cruel Drengin. Explore and
discover mercenaries, then hire them to aid in escaping the oppressors. Liberate
the Torians and help them rebuild their shattered civilization while staying out
of reach of the Drengin.
The expansion also includes the Arcean faction and an old favorite from Galactic
Civilizations II, the Torians. The Arceans are an ancient and honorable
civilization of warriors and the Torians are an aquatic species seeking to
escape the slavery of the Drengin. Both races come with new traits, abilities,
and tech trees.
Continue here to read the full story.
BioWare offers details on Disavowed, a new content expansion for Star
Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Fallen Empire coming to the MMORPG
on March 10th. They illustrate the announcement with
this teaser trailer
for the pack, and here's an outline of what will happen: BioWareTM and
Lucasfilm today announced the release date of the next chapter in the episodic
expansion story, Star WarsTM: The Old RepublicTM - Knights of the Fallen Empire.
Disavowed follows the Outlander’s story beyond Anarchy in Paradise and
re-introduces a familiar face, Major Jorgan, the commander of the elite soldiers
of Havoc Squad. Starting March 10, Jorgan joins the Alliance and battles
alongside the Outlander in a deadly mission deep behind enemy lines. It’s up to
the Outlander to determine how far Jorgan and his soldiers are allowed to go in
the war against the Eternal Empire.
Subscribers of Star Wars: The Old Republic can join and play at the center of
their own Knights of the Fallen Empire story for free* during their subscription
period. Players who subscribe by March 1 will receive 2-Day Early Access to
Disavowed and the HK-55-inspired in-game Helmet which gives players a likeness
to the iconic Assassin Droid**.
EA is offering EA Access and Origin Access customers the chance to play the
full version of Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 beginning today, getting a
headstart on the unwashed masses who must wait until February 23rd to check out
the shooter spin-off of the strategy series.
This page has the complete details on this Play First Trial version of the
game, and this launch trailer
shows off some gameplay. Here's a bit: Members can drop themselves into an
all-out battle, where for the first time in franchise history, zombies have
conquered Suburbia and plants are on the attack in the biggest, baddest,
craziest shooter out there.
Experience all-new ways to play, including the Backyard Battleground – a
massive, interactive environment that connects you to every map and mode in the
game. Go on the offensive in massive 24-player online battles - including eight
game modes or rally your team together and defend against waves of enemies in
the 4-player co-op modes, Garden Ops & Graveyard Ops. Get into the action with
six new character classes and over one hundred playable plants and zombies from
the past, present, and future. All of this takes place across 12 sprawling new
maps, including the low gravity Moon Base Z and the snowy Frosty Creek, with
dynamic environments and outrageous end-games.
Continue here to read the full story.
GOG.com
and
Steam now offers early access to The Solus Project, a single-player
space exploration and survival game (GOG wins today by quoting "Now it's time to
leave the capsule, if you dare"). Here's word on the preliminary release and
plans to launch the full game in May: The Solus Project, the unique
single-player, narrative driven adventure with survival elements by Teotl
Studios and GRIP Digital is launching on Steam Early Access and GOG Games in
Development today, 18 February 2016 and will also launch on Xbox One Game
Preview on February 26th 2016.
With the human race on the brink of destruction, The Solus Project strands you
on a distant unknown planet and challenges you to survive harsh, volatile
environments while seeking the answer of how to save the mankind. With natural
and unnatural dangers lurking around every corner, you will have to unravel the
alien secrets of some seemingly deserted civilization. Are you really alone…?
“The Solus Project is a unique experience. Combining survival and exploration
with a more linear narrative-driven storytelling. The environment itself is
going to be the biggest enemy and the mysteries are going to be the biggest
motivation for the players to continue their journey,” says Jakub Mikyska, CEO
of GRIP Digital. "With The Solus Project we spent years creating a rich and
atmospheric extraterrestrial world for people to immerse themselves into," added
Sjoerd De Jong, Creative Director of Teotl Studios.
The Solus Project will have regular episodic content updates on Steam Early
Access, GOG Games in Development and Xbox Game Preview, offering a new region of
the complex alien world to explore with every release, completing the puzzle
with the final release in May.
Legends of Callasia launched last week
on Steam as an early
access title, offering the chance to influence development with a free-to-play
version of this upcoming strategy game (full access can also be purchased from
within the game). This is the Windows version, and other platforms will follow.
Here's the elevator pitch: "Legends of Callasia is a turn-based strategy game
set in a fantasy world with board game-style maps and an innovative simultaneous
multiplayer system that allows for thrilling games with up to 6 players that are
playable in just a couple hours. It is inspired by games such as Civilization,
Heroes of Might & Magic, and Risk."
Trion Worlds is now offering a "sneak peek" at the alpha version of
Atlas Reactor, their
multiplayer team tactics game. Here's
a trailer, and here's
the plan: An Alpha ‘Sneak Peek’ testing period for Trion Worlds’
Atlas Reactor,
the genre-shattering team tactics game currently in development at Trion’s
Redwood City studio, begins today at 2:00pm PT. Players who want to experience
an early look at the PC game can sign up via the official
Atlas
Reactor website now.
In an
all-new trailer released today, players can check out Atlas Reactor’s
offbeat characters and the high-tension gameplay that Game Informer calls
“different and wonderful” and MMORPG calls “chess with guns.”
“This game is a big departure from Trion’s previous releases, so the primary
goal of the Alpha Sneak Peek is to get player feedback,” said Peter Ju,
Executive Producer on Atlas Reactor. “Atlas Reactor is a game that defies
categorization, and we’re excited to offer access to a larger group of players
to ensure we’re striking the right balance in terms of both fun factor and
technical stability.”
Atlas Reactor flips tactical team play on its head, combining competitive,
fast-paced action with simultaneous turns in high-stakes, high-risk battles.
Players have the opportunity to outsmart and outgun their fellow Freelancers
with mere seconds to survey the field, coordinate with their team and lock in
their moves, all while watching the action play out all at the same time. By
working together as a team and predicting enemy actions and phases, players must
devise the best strategy to put themselves one step ahead of the enemy and
achieve victory.
Continue here to read the full story.
"Bringing the Stone Age to Life" is the title of
a new behind-the-scenes
trailer from Far Cry Primal, the upcoming prehistoric installment in
Ubisoft's shooter series. Here is the explanation of what this shows us: "In
Behind the Scenes 4 - Bringing the Stone Age to Life, viewers will learn how the
Far Cry Primal team created an authentic experience utilizing research and
experts for every aspect of the game. From the visual design of Oros to the
languages its people speak and the preparation necessary for the actors to
portray accurate movement and speech, discover the back story of how Far Cry
Primal was made. Prepare to take on the Stone Age when Far Cry Primal releases
on February 23 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Far
Cry Primal will be available on March 1 for Windows PC."
CapCom unity has an update on progress addressing issues with the launch of
Street Fighter V: As many of you know, there were some issues with the
Street Fighter V servers but we’re happy to report that the majority of those
issues have now been resolved.
That said, we know there is still a lot left to optimize and not everyone’s
experience has been the same so I’ll be checking in each day here to give
everyone an update on how things are progressing. Hit the jump for a few updates
we’ve made over the past 24-48 hours and a look at some of the issues we are
aiming to resolve.
Matchmaking
Matchmaking is now working as intended and users should be able to find online
matches without much of a wait in both Ranked and Casual mode.
Continue here to read the full story.
Link of the Day:
The Real Purpose of This Part of the Chopsticks Will Blow Your Mind. My mind
is still intact, but I got fair value for being baited into clicking.
Epic Games offers a new
"rush the core" trailer from Paragon, showing off some end game play from
their upcoming MOBA. Word is: "The new video features Heroes Sparrow and Gideon
rushing towards the enemy core, while Dekker gets help from Steel and Grux to
defend." Continue here to read the full story.
Paradox Interactive announces that winter has come to Cities: Skylines
with the release of the Snowfall expansion for the urban planning game.
This is accompanied by a new patch to update the base game to version 1.3.0,
adding new features, including a map and theme editor to allow modders their own
takes on the game. This
video unashamedly jokes "the wait is snow-ver" in showing off how the
expansion looks, and
this forum post has more details on both Snowfall and the new patch. Here's
word: Paradox Interactive, a unique snowflake among publishers, today
announced that the newest expansion to Cities: Skylines is now available for
aspiring mayor-players everywhere. “Snowfall,” which was released today for
players of Cities: Skylines, adds a flurry of weather-related features to the
game, along with new transportation options and several new winter attractions
to help citizens chill out. A new free patch has also released today, including
a new map Theme Editor to allow modders to alter the very fabric of in-game
reality. Snowfall is available today on Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs for $12.99.
In Snowfall, the difficulty heats up when the city cools down, thanks to a new
in-game temperature reading that will have residents bundling up for warmth when
the weather outside is frightful. Cosmetic weather, including rain and fog, has
been added to Cities: Skylines as part of a free update. Players who own
Snowfall will get to face new challenges such as ensuring that their city
infrastructure can handle seasonal heating demands – and, when the snow starts
falling, that the roads can stay clear. New snowplow services will be required
to prevent traffic from freezing in place, while new all-weather trams and
expanded public transit options can help residents and visitors alike get around
town – and visit the new winter parks and landmarks available in Snowfall. A
detailed list of features included both in Snowfall and in the free patch is
available here:
https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads%2Fsnowfall-patch-notes-1-3-0-release-information.908934%2F
Continue here to read the full story.
Bohemia Interactive now offers the Eden update for Arma 3, calling this a "major
platform update" for their military shooter sequel, as it adds the Eden 3D
editor, a new server browser, and audio upgrade, and more.
This post has the
complete changelog for the new version, which also now incorporates additional
Steam features and more. A
new trailer shows things off, and here's an overview: Building
towards the Apex expansion, Bohemia Interactive today released a major platform
update for their tactical military shooter, Arma 3. The Eden Update features the
much-anticipated Eden Editor (3D Scenario Editor), Launcher-Based Server
Browser, audio upgrade, and many other improvements. The update is reinforced by
a brand new trailer.
The goal of the Arma 3 Eden Update is to enhance the game's core usability and
to cater to custom content creators in meaningful ways:
- Eden 3D Editor – Retaining the beloved simplicity of creating
scenarios, the new editor finally adds the third dimension and a lot of
desired functionality. More info:
Top
10 – Eden 3D Editor
- Launcher-Based Server Browser – Get into multiplayer sessions
more easily via better filtering options and Workshop mod support. More
info:
Top
10 – Server Browse r
- Audio Upgrade – A multi-channel amplitude panner and
distance-based samples for weapons and explosions add more immersion and
fidelity to combat sounds.
- Font – Process information more quickly with a new,
easier-to-read in-game font.
In addition to the above, the Eden Update also implements Steam Leaderboards,
various scripted system optimizations, parallax ground surfaces,
NVIDIA's HBAO+,
and more. The complete changelog (1.56) is available for examination here:
https://dev.arma3.com/post/spotrep-00052.
For more information about the Eden Update, go to
www.arma3.com/eden - and check out the
latest post on the Arma
3 devblog by Creative Director Jay Crowe, in which the Eden Update is further
introduced.
Continue here to read the full story.
Publisher Iceberg Interactive
announces that Starpoint Gemini Warlords will launch in April for
Windows as an early access title
on Steam. They offer the
latest details in a
new status report, and here's the news: The success story of Croatian
developer Little Green Men Games continues apace, as their spin-off title to
Starpoint Gemini 2 will release this April 2016 into Steam’s Early Access
program. STARPOINT GEMINI WARLORDS (PC), published by Iceberg interactive, is a
unique blend of space sim, RPG and 4X games focused on larger ships, ranging
from gunships to carriers. Conduct research and construction in your own
gigantic space station, send your war fleets into enemy territory, lead your
heroic companions into battle, build up your stronghold, trade, mine, salvage
and remind your enemies why they fear you.
The official Coming Soon page for the game is now live on Steam, for eager fans
wanting to add the title to their wishlists
http://store.steampowered.com/app/419480.
Developer Little Green Men Games has built a remarkably vibrant community around
the Starpoint Gemini franchise, and is renowned for proactively engaging with
their fans. With Warlords, the developer is once again looking forward to
invaluable feedback during Early Access, which will ultimately result in a truly
fulfilling player experience.
Cyanide and Umix Studios announce the release of Pro Basketball Manager 2016
US Edition, a special localized version of the sports simulation for
American audiences, though they hope this taste of the game will inspire many to
upgrade to the full version for more international flavor. Here's
a trailer showing off
the US Edition, and here's a further explanation: Pro Basketball Manager
2016 US edition puts the focus on the home of basketball by offering a new
low-priced version that is limited to the North American professional and
college championships.
Pro Basketball Manager 2016 US edition allows the player to grow his team and to
take part in the renowned North American championships, with their very specific
rules that have been faithfully transcribed. The player must choose a college
team or a pro team, such as Los Angeles, Boston or Miami. Gameplay is unchanged,
and the coach must manage his arena, finances, players, training, games and
dozens of other facets in order to achieve his objectives.
Although this version is aimed at North American basketball fans who are
interested in the management of their local teams in local championships, it
will interest all those who are seeking a foretaste of the full version of Pro
Basketball Manager 2016. Buyers of the US Edition can also purchase the full
version at a reduced price.
The
Counter-Strike blog announces the commencement of Operation Wildfire,
offering free unlimited access to seven community-created maps, the return of
Nuke, and the chance for an enhanced experience through the purchase of
the Operation Wildfire
Access Pass. There's a
separate post
explaining the reintroduction of Nuke, and here are some details: Operation
Wildfire begins today, featuring unlimited FREE access to a collection of seven
top-rated community maps, and the return of Nuke!
Operation Wildfire Access Pass
Want to get the most out of Operation Wildfire? With an Operation Wildfire
Access Pass, you’ll gain access to a host of features.
Activate your pass, and you’ll get an Operation Journal that will track your
stats in official competitive matches, along with an Operation Wildfire Coin
which is displayable wherever your avatar is shown and upgradable by completing
campaign Challenge Missions.
The hip cats at SQUARE ENIX announce details on Sky Fortress, an upcoming
expansion for Just Cause 3 that's part of the Air, Land, & Sea expansion pass
for the action-packed sequel. You can take a look at the add-on in
this trailer, and
here's what they have to say: SKY FORTRESS contains a brand new set of
missions that introduce a new threat – a huge and terrifying Sky Fortress and an
army of deadly robotic drones. To tackle his deadly new adversary, Rico
Rodriguez will use a new upgradeable, rocket-powered, weaponised ‘Bavarium
Wingsuit’ fitted with shoulder mounted machine guns and auto targeting missiles
- alongside his new ‘Eviction’ personal defence drone and ‘Bavarium Splitter’
assault rifle.
The second pack in the Expansion Pass entitled LAND MECH ASSAULT will contain
another new series of missions that introduce a unique new vehicle that can be
carried over into the main game; a heavily armoured mech armed with a gravity
gun that allows objects to be picked up and powerfully thrown in any direction.
Although the mech is as strong as a tank, it is highly manoeuvrable and agile
and behaves unlike anything else in the game.
The AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass concludes with the BAVARIUM SEA HEIST -
details of which will be revealed in the following months.
Continue here to read the full story.
There's a feature on
The Voices
of Master of Orion on the website for Wargaming's upcoming sci-fi
strategy game, celebrating the cast they've assembled for the project, including
sc-fi luminaries Mark Hamill and Alan Tudyk.
This trailer offers a
look and a listen at some of the proceedings, and here's word on some of the
voices they game will include, and plans to launch an early access version of
the game next week: Even more exciting, explorers will be able to get a
head-start on mastering Orion with Early Access by purchasing the Collector's
Edition of Master of Orion on February 26 via Steam and GOG.com, retailing at
€45.99. The Master of Orion Collector’s Edition purchase points can be accessed
at the link below: www.masteroforion.eu
Included in this version are the first three legendary Master of Orion titles,
retro pixel ship skins, a beautifully detailed digital art book, modernized
orchestral soundtrack by the original composer of the Master of Orion series and
an exclusive new race only available in the Collector’s Edition: the Terran
Khanate.
The full Master of Orion voice over cast list in alphabetical order is below:
- Troy Baker: Klackon Advisor, Psilon Emperor
- J.B. Blanc: Bulrathi Advisor, Meklar Advisor,
Meklar Emperor
- Kat Cressida: Mrrshan Empress
- John de Lancie: Human Emperor
- Michael Dorn: Narrator
- Robert Englund: Terran Emperor
- Nika Futterman: Darlok Advisor, Mrrshan Advisor
- Jean Gilpin: Klackon Emperor
- Mark Hamill: Alkari Emperor
- John Kassir: Alkari Advisor
- Misty Lee:, Silicoid Advisor
- Sumalee Montano: Terran Advisor
- Nolan North: Darlok Emperor, Sakkra Emperor
- Dwight Schultz: GNN Anchor
- Roger Craig Smith: Sakkra Advisor
- Fred Tatasciore: Bulrathi Emperor, Silicoid
Emperor
- Alan Tudyk: Psilon Advisor
- Kari Wahlgren: Human Advisor, GNN Anchor
Continue here to read the full story.
The Gamekicker website has a countdown
to the March 1st launch of a new crowdfunding service only for video games.
Got a new Logitech G810 keyboard, and it's still taking a little getting used
to, but I love the hardware. I am struggling, however, with what seem to be
copious problems with the software for recording macros and using the lighting
effects, so I am going to have to spend a little more time figuring out if these
are really bugs, or if there's something I'm doing wrong on my end. I may take
advantage of the extra effort I'm putting into working with it to conjure up a
short review, as it could be of use considering this was pretty expensive for a
keyboard.
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