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Archived News:
Gearbox
announces that early access to Alani is now available in Battleborn, which
is the first of five such new characters planned for the shooter/MOBA. They
illustrate that news with a new
Alani skills overview
trailer and a let's
play video. They also take the opportunity to unveil another new character,
Pendles, a snake with feet, because he needs somewhere to put his cool kicks.
Here's word on him: INTRODUCING PENDLES!
Hailing from the water world of Akopos, and pals with Alani, Pendles is a
cold-blooded killer. No, literally. This anthropomorphized reptile will ssssneak
up on you, poison you, perforate you with dual kamas then – poof – disappear
without leaving a trace. Oh, yeah, and he wears a dope pair of sneakers. Get it?
“Ssssneaky”?!? Wears sneakers?!? (Fine…fine.) This Rogue’s rogue may be a
cold-blooded assassin-for-hire, but Ghalt felt was safer to have him on the
team, than not.
Pendles will be coming in the next couple months as the 27th Battleborn and will
be free for everyone with 47,500 credits earned in-game. He can also be unlocked
instantly using a (1) hero key, which are included in the season pass, saving
you the time it takes to earn the credits to otherwise unlock him. We’ll have
more info on Pendles, including his abilities and release date as, we get closer
to his release.
Continue here to read the full story.
UbiBlog announces the new Conflict update is now available for Tom
Clancy's The Division, updating the game to version 1.2, and adding the
promised Incursion content.
This post has the complete patch notes, and here's the news on Incursion:
The second free update for The Division, Conflict, is available now for
all players on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Introducing a new Incursion, new endgame
challenges and four new gear sets for high-level players, it also brings
significant changes to the Dark Zone, along with bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.
The biggest addition is Clear Sky, a new Incursion that follows the events of
the previous Incursion, Falcon Lost. This time, Division Agents are tasked with
clearing out an anti-aircraft site in Columbus Circle, which is being used by
the Rikers to claim Manhattan’s supply drops. Additionally, players who clear
out all the Encounters and side missions in an area can now undertake Search and
Destroy missions. Completing those then gives you the chance to hunt High-Value
Targets, tough enemy leaders who now appear throughout the city. Even Operation
ISAC challenges will get more visibility, as they now yield exclusive rewards
and are integrated into the map screen.
Those who regularly venture into the Dark Zone will find that named enemies now
drop Sealed Caches, which yield gear, Division Tech, and Dark Zone currency when
extracted. Just be extra-careful when you’re extracting, because rival Agents
can now cut the rope once it’s been loaded up, instantly marking themselves as
Rogues as soon as they start in.
Finally, four new gear sets have been added, granting players powerful new buffs
and rewarding those who wear full sets with abilities that include automatic
reloading when weapons are holstered, the ability to defuse and re-use enemy
grenades, and more.
This announcement has the patch notes on a new version 0.8 patch that's now
available for SNOW, the free-to-play wintersports simulation for Windows and
Linux that's currently in early access
on Steam. The big news in
the new version is that it adds snowboarding and snowmobiling to the range of
frosty activities the game simulates.
This trailer offers a
look, and here's word: Poppermost worked hand in hand with core community
members to make snowboarding look and feel great from the first push, studying
the sport to pinpoint the nuanced differences between how snowboarders and
skiers share the mountain. The team will continue to fine-tune these mechanics
in ongoing updates with feedback from players. And in true SNOW style, a
handpicked selection of boards, bindings, boots and other gear from real-life
snowboarding brands like Ride are now available in the in-game store, with
additional brands to be revealed throughout the year.
Snowmobiles bring a new dimension of freedom to the game, as players can now
drive up the mountain. These powerful vehicles are accessible from anywhere,
making it easier than ever to get to those fresh powder cliff drops and
backcountry trails. Snowmobiles even have their own sets of tricks and maneuvers
for true adrenaline-seekers!
Continue here to read the full story.
This new trailer
shows off a new Survival Arena mode, one of the enhancements in the Deadlight:
Director's Cut that differentiate it from the original game. Deep Silver uses
the occasion to announce that game will be released for Windows, Xbox One, and
PlayStation 4 on June 21st. Here are the details on the new mode: In the
all new Survival Arena Mode, pick-ups are essential to withstand the hordes,
such as in-map weapons and ammunition. Changing the game, different weapons will
also be introduced, including the Machine Gun, Molotov Cocktail and Sniper
Rifle. A further helping hand will be offered though medical kits scattered
across the map. Destructible environments are another strategic aid to look out
for, such as walls and surfaces which can be demolished to access untrodden
areas. Defenses can also be utilized to venture to new areas within the mode or
to halt zombies. The Survival Arena mode will include a Leaderboard with the
player rankings based on survival time.
Continue here to read the full story.
Destigmatizing crowdfunding in the arts. It is possible? Thanks nin.
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Nadia Was Here by Joep Aben — Kickstarter."Nadia Was Here is an RPG in
the vein of the classics of the 8 and 16-bit eras. Inspired by gems like
Golden Sun, Final Fantasy and many others. However by changing some
fundamental aspects, Nadia Was Here brings you a fresh, new experience. Dive
into the wonderful world of Amytah and fight epic battles in a battle system
unlike any other. Develop your heroes in a completely new way and explore an
intriguing story."
Steam News announces the
release of Total War:
WARHAMMER, a new installment in Creative Assembly's strategy series that
explores the Warhammer fantasy universe. Here's a new
Making of trailer part one
with a look at the game's design, and here's word: Total
War™: WARHAMMER® is Now Available on Steam!
A fantasy strategy game of legendary proportions, Total War: WARHAMMER combines
an addictive turn-based campaign of epic empire-building with explosive,
colossal, real-time battles, all set in the vivid and incredible world of
Warhammer Fantasy Battles.
Command four wholly different races: the Empire, the Dwarfs, the Vampire Counts
and the Greenskins, each with their own unique characters, battlefield units and
play style.
Lead your forces to war as one of eight Legendary Lords from the Warhammer
Fantasy Battles World, arming them with fabled weapons, armour and deadly battle
magic; hard-won in individual quest chains.
Continue here to read the full story.
Activision Publishing announces the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Mutants in Manhattan, a new third-person action game for Windows and
consoles from PlatinumGames based on these mutants on the half-shell. This is
actually the unusual early release, as the game was
announced to be coming this summer. The Windows edition is available
on Steam, here's
a trailer showing
things off, and here's word: Activision Publishing, Inc., Nickelodeon and
PlatinumGames Inc. have released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™: Mutants in
Manhattan, a new action game starring New York City’s Heroes in a Half-Shell –
Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Made with developer PlatinumGames’
unique flair for fast, satisfying combat and bold, energetic visuals, it pits
players against aliens, mutants and the soldiers of the Foot Clan in a showdown
for the sprawling streets, subways, sewers and skylines of the Big Apple.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is a third-person, team-based
brawler that can be enjoyed alone or with up to four players in online
cooperative multiplayer. Dish out justice to huge swarms of enemies, and stand
strong against hard-hitting, fan-favorite villains like Shredder, General Krang,
Karai, Bebop, Rocksteady, Armaggon, Wingnut and Slash. Each Turtle has a
distinct play style and can be customized with special Ninjutsu moves, combat
items and other bonuses to top the global leaderboards across multiple
difficulty levels.
Drawing from the gritty but lighthearted attitude of the series’ origins,
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan delivers an original
storyline from IDW Publishing author Tom Waltz and is crafted with beautifully
colorful cel-shaded 3D graphics.
Continue here to read the full story.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe announces PAC-MAN 256, a new
version of the arcade classic coming to Windows and consoles on June 21st, with
the PC edition coming to Steam, noting the announcement celebrates the game's
36th birthday. This will include multiplayer support, and other elements new to
the series. Here's word on the port of this mobile game, which make the PC
edition sound like the afterthought of an afterthought: PAC-MAN 256
allows fans to play the award winning mobile game on console with new features
exclusive to the console versions. In addition to the social sharing option and
10 themes unlocked, they will be able to play with up to 4 friends via the local
co-op multiplayer mode. Players will have to work together to eat all Pac-Dots &
Power Pellets, and overcome the notorious ghost ensemble: Blinky, Pinky, Inky,
and Clyde. And of course the infamous “256 Glitch” from the mobile version is
back alongside the crazy power-ups!
“We have really enjoyed working with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment and Hipster
Whale on PAC-MAN 256 for mobile, and having the opportunity to ship it on the
latest generation of consoles and PC is the icing on the cake for us! We can’t
wait to see how much fun players have with it” says Seon Rozenblum, Director at
3 Sprockets.
Benjamin Prénom, Project Owner at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe S.A.S
declares “We wanted everyone to enjoy PAC-MAN 256, so it was a logical decision
to make it available on PS4, Xbox One and PC. The brand new local multiplayer
mode, exclusive to the console and pc version, makes it even more accessible:
get ready for maximum fun playing up to 4 players at the same time!”
Overwatch launched last night, and now
Blizzard offers
the official announcement of the release of the new multiplayer shooter.
Here's a bit: Overwatch takes place on a near-future Earth, where teams
of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities clash for control of key
locations around the world, from serene castle grounds in Japan to
mech-production facilities in the wintry heart of Russia. The game features a
diverse cast of 21 unique heroes—including Tracer, the time-jumping adventurer;
McCree, the outlaw gunslinger; and Winston, the brilliant gorilla scientist—each
armed with signature weapons and awe-inspiring abilities. These extraordinary
characters must team up and work together to complete critical objectives in a
variety of unique play modes, including Assault, Escort, and Control. Players
are able to swap heroes to adapt to the ever-changing situation on the
battlefield—the action is fast and fun, and the tactical possibilities are
endless.
“We’re thrilled to welcome console and PC gamers everywhere to the future world
of Overwatch,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment.
“We’ve worked hard to create a team shooter that anyone can enjoy, with
rewarding cooperative gameplay, fast-paced competitive action, and a diverse
cast of awesome heroes that we’re proud to add to the Blizzard family. We think
shooter veterans and anyone new to the genre will find that Overwatch is an
absolute blast to play.”
Steam News has word on a
new beta update that's now available for
Dota 2,
adding Vulkan API support for Valve's MOBA sequel. Here's word: * The
beta version of Vulkan support for Dota 2 is now available via DLC. Vulkan is a
high-efficiency cross-platform graphics API for modern GPUs. For more
information on Vulkan visit
http://www.khronos.org/vulkan/.
Technical notes:
* Please make sure to opt-in to the Steam Client Beta for the latest Steam
Vulkan Overlay (fixes performance issue with Steam Overlay).
* Enable with the -vulkan launch option after downloading the Vulkan Beta DLC.
Remove -dx9/-dx11/-gl (if present) from any previous launch options.
Minimum requirements:
- Windows 7/8/10 64-bit: NVIDIA 600-series+ (365.19+ driver), AMD 7700+ (Crimson
16.5.2.1+ driver)
- Linux 64-bit: NVIDIA 600-series+ (364.16+ driver), AMD GCN 1.2 (16.20.3
driver)
- 2GB of GPU memory required - may experience crashes with < 2GB of GPU memory.
* The first time you run with Vulkan you may experience short stutters while the
engine caches shaders on disk. After playing through or watching a match, these
stutters should go away.
* There is a known issue on Linux with NVIDIA GPUs where tearing can be observed
even when vertical sync is enabled. NVIDIA is aware of the issue and it will be
fixed in the future through a driver update.
* Please file any bugs with the Vulkan version at
https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Dota-2-Vulkan/issues/
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Steam Greenlight -- Island Simulator 2016. "Don't be fooled by the name,
Island Simulator 2016 is so much more than your average simulator! With
three modes currently available (and more to come!) you'll have hours of fun
exploring lands in Survival Mode, Hunting Mode, and Campaign Mode!"
Walked out of the eye doctor with a pair of sample contacts, which made wearing
the Oculus Rift comfortable and greatly enhanced the 3D effect as well. I am also
quite impressed at how much more comfortable the lenses themselves are than the last time I
wore them. To address a few questions and comments about this from the forums,
the Vive includes different pads to help accommodate glasses, but the Rift does
not. It was suggested I could get a small pair of glasses that would fit, and
this may be possible, but one pair I tried was very small, and still quite
painful. There were also questions about whether correction is necessary if you
are nearsighted, since the lenses are so close to your eyes, and for me it is. I
am quite nearsighted, but for some reason the eye treats this like focusing on
distance, so glasses or lenses are a must (though it seems like down the road
they might be able to program vision correction right into VR headsets?). One
reader's story involved wearing them painlessly over glasses at a demonstration,
but I will warn that it took a while before the pressure on my glasses started
to cause pain, so be wary of that eventually happening. And yes, now that my
vision correction includes progressive prescription glasses, prescription
sunglasses, prescription computer glasses, contact lenses, and reading glasses
(for when wearing the contacts), I am letting the idea of getting Lasik surgery
bounce around my mind a bit, though I think in the end I'm just too much of a
coward to do it.
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