post on Facebook
reveals that recent
that the PC edition of Dark Souls II
is coming next month
were correct, and the action/RPG sequel should be released via Steam
). Word is: "PC & STEAM version will benefit from PC capabilities with
increased texture resolution and an enhanced frame rate option. On top of that,
FromSoftware have been working to perfectly adapt the game for a mouse &
Activision announces Devastation
is the next DLC pack for Call of
, saying it will debut as a limited-time exclusive on Xbox LIVE
on April 3rd, with other platforms to follow (in a month, based on history).
Here's a trailer
here's word on the devastation this will bring:
Continue here to read the full story
Gamers clamoring for
all-new Call of Duty®: Ghosts content can set their calendars for Devastation,
the second of four massive DLC Packs, set to launch on April 3rd. Available
first, exclusively on Xbox Live for both Xbox One and Xbox 360, Devastation
delivers a new assortment of content to Call of Duty®'s definitive online
multiplayer experience. The DLC Pack features four new small to medium-sized
multiplayer maps, including a mountaintop Mayan temple, a mangled container
ship, a giant excavation digger in South America, and a fully reimagined version
of Infinity Ward's fan-favorite map "Dome" from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3
- each with their own unique Field Order. There's also the all-new "Ripper"
tactical 2-in-1 weapon, and "Episode 2: Mayday" - the gripping second chapter in
Extinction's four-part episodic narrative which includes multiple mod-able
versions of the Venom-X weapon, and closes with a battle against a monstrous,
100-foot tall Cryptid alien boss, aptly named the Kraken.
has details on massive cuts at Disney Interactive, saying about
700 employees today were cut today, which represents about a quarter of the
workforce at Disney's game and Internet division. Word is this is part of a
refocus that will involve the release of fewer games and a concentration on
outside development. "We’re not exiting any businesses, and we will pursue
licensing partnerships in which we retain a lot of creative input," says James
A. Pitaro, president of Disney Interactive. "But this is a doubling down on
mobile and an effort to focus much more intently on a core set of priorities."
The article also notes the move seems an admission that Disney's purchase of
Playdom in 2010 was a waste of more than a half-billion dollars. Thanks
now offers a
the opportunity to "Discover the Dragon Age" in Dragon Age: Inquisition
the upcoming continuation of the Dragon Age action/RPG series. "Our new 'Discover the Dragon Age' video highlights only some of the
locations you can choose to visit during your adventure. Each area in the video
has its own realistic ecosystem with predators, prey, factions, and
opportunities to expand your Inquisition," explains producer Cameron Lee. "The
world’s population is based on an emergent system that adjusts what you’ll
encounter based on how your actions tip the balance in the area. You’ll see
towns attacked by bandits, deer fleeing from wolves, giants feeding on bears,
and countless other scenarios." Continue here to read the full story
is underway for Planets³, a voxel-based first-person RPG in the works at Cubical
Drift. They say the game is about 10% complete, and the $250,000 goal for the
campaign is what it will take to complete and release it in the fall of next
year. Here's the pitch:
Imagined by video game lovers, Planets³
(pronounced «planetscube») combines the excitement of role playing with the
pleasure of construction and the boundless freedom to roam about in a 3D
universe. Its intricate plot and outstanding voxel based design offers
opportunities for intense action and unlimited creativity. Planets³ has been
designed to promote multi-player gameplay, to share the fun with friends.
Today, in the early development stage, all the elements are in place to develop
a first PC release. What we need now is your help to make it happen!
confirms rumors (threats?) of plans for a sequel to Shaq-Fu, the brawler that
put the FU into fighting games (their motto is, "this time we wont fu it all
up"). The page includes an explanation of how the
original game starring now retired basketball star Shaquille O'Neil came to be: "Most celebrity games take a well known face and build a
crappy game around it, knowing it will sell." They go on to explain their goal
is to "build a game that would kick ass even without Shaq." For his part, Shaq
the original wasn't awful, because it made money. ''When you
talk about the worst, you've got to talk about sales," said O'Neal. "I actually
sold a lot of games, but when I did the first `Shaq-Fu,' that was at the end of
analog right before digital came out. It wasn't a bad game. It wasn't a good
game, but it wasn't awful.'' The campaign is looking to raise $450,000, and
their plans. Continue here to read the full story
- Assetto Corsa on
Steam. Save 33%.
- Devolver Digital Double Debut on
- Infested Planet on
Steam. Save 20%.
- PopCap Weekly Sale on
- Return to Mysterious Island on
Steam. Save 33%.
- Return to Mysterious Island 2 on
Steam. Save 33%.
- Rogue Legacy on
Steam. Save 66%.
Ubisoft announces a May 27th release date for Watch Dogs
PS4, Xbox One, PS3, and Xbox 360, saying the Wii U edition of the hacking
action/adventure game also seen written as Watch_Dogs/WATCH_DOGS is due "at a
later date." They celebrate the news with
a new story trailer
which they describe thusly: "Check out the all-new Story Trailer and get a
deeper look into what drives Aiden Pearce. Remember, there are some things you
can’t walk away from." Continue here to read the full story
Microsoft has launched a new
DirectX 12 Twitter account
indicating another version is in the works, with the motto on the Twitter
account stating "#DirectX12 is coming... follow us for the latest news." This
contradicts other indications
they might be
phasing out the API collection. This goes along with a
GDC 2014 Session
titled "DirectX: Evolving Microsoft's Graphics Platform (Presented by
Microsoft)." Here's word on DirectX 12 from the session summary:
nearly 20 years, DirectX has been the platform used by game developers to create
the fastest, most visually impressive games on the planet.
However, you asked us to do more. You asked us to bring you even closer to the
metal and to do so on an unparalleled assortment of hardware. You also asked us
for better tools so that you can squeeze every last drop of performance out of
your PC, tablet, phone and console.
Come learn our plans to deliver.
Lifetime sales of Monaco: What's Yours is Mine
have passed 750,000 units,
Pocketwatch Games Blog
, a 50% improvement over the 500K in sales they
reported just a couple of weeks ago
). The boost
is thanks to a two-week run in the
Humble Indie Bundle 11
, though being a "beat-the-average" bonus in the
promotion impacted how much cash they raked in. Here's word:
Monaco was a
Beat the Average game, which means that not all HIB bundle sales resulted in a
Monaco sale. Of the 493,000 bundles sold, 370,034 of them included Monaco. Of
those, 270,677 have activated their Steam keys. Interestingly, this means three
quarters of the Humble customers beat the average. (Remember that the average
starts low and climbs as people beat the average)
This means that Monaco has now sold over 750,000 copies!
Distribution of revenue typically ends up being the default distribution of 65%
developers, 20% charity, 15% humble tip.
With 6 developers, plus the mid-week additions of Fez, Starseed Pilgrim, and
BeatBuddy, that’s around 8% per developer.
Monaco grossed approximately $215,000 over the course of the Humble Bundle. Of
course we’ll know more when we get the actual sales report. In any case, that’s
a nice hefty sum!
The first gameplay trailer
is now available from Tropico 5
, the return of the island dictator series
coming this summer to Windows, OS X, Linux, and Xbox 360 (a PS4 edition is
expected to follow). Word is: "El Presidente invites you to take a historical
tour around the beautiful island paradise of Tropico in the first gameplay
trailer for Tropico 5. Bask in the Caribbean sun and watch Tropico develop
through the ages from a small colonial state of the Crown to a sprawling
metropolis of the future. See how small farming communities evolve into thriving
industrial powerhouses under the glorious leadership of El Presidente and his
new family dynasty." Continue here to read the full story
Horizon - Diablo III is fun again (or for the first time).
"'Fun." That’s the key here. It was fun; more fun than any previous
Diablo III experience. That is what Loot 2.0 is all about, and I would
describe it as an absolute success. Blizzard has implemented a system that
reduces time wasted by traveling to town by reducing the number of garbage
drops significantly, and made finding items more fun with gear that is
appropriate to the class being played, and exciting legendary drops to look
forward to, and even count on. That is one problem solved."
- ADATA Elite CE700 Qi Wireless Charging Station on
- AMD Radeon HD 6990 vs R9 290X on
- ASUS GeForce GTX 780 Ti DirectCU II OC on
- ASUSTOR AS-304T Multi Media Storage Server on
- BitFenix Colossus M MicroATX Computer Case on
- CM Storm Alcor und CM Storm Mizar on
OverClocked inside. German.
- Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini-ITX Case on
- GAMDIAS HEPHAESTUS Almighty 7.1-channel Gaming Headset on
- OCZ Vertex 460 240 GB on
- SanDisk Extreme Pro 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive on
- Shuttle OMNINAS KD22 on
- Vantec NexStar eSATA to USB 3.0 Adapter on
The past week has been shockingly cold around these parts, though, thankfully,
the latest winter storm predicted for the area missed us. Here's hoping the
current predictions are more accurate than that, as after one last frigid day
today, things are supposed to warm up tomorrow and the milder weather stretches
on into next week. I'm more than ready for this winter to be over, as it has
been as rough as any I can remember... I ran outside without a coat for around
30 seconds to get something out of the car last night, and it took several
minutes after coming back inside to catch my breath from the spasmodic shivering
this caused. Of course I am very wimpy about the cold in general, but still,
this has been way too extreme.