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EA Reveals Release Windows of Major Games: Crysis 2, New Sims and Much More
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-08 16:49:41 in category: Game News [ Print ]
By Chris Faylor @ ShackNews
Curious as to what mega-publisher Electronic Arts has up its sleeve for the next year?
Wonder no more, as the company today issued a breakdown of its major titles through March 2011, including release windows for Crysis 2, Dead Space 2, Medal of Honor, the new shooter coming out of Epic, People Can Fly and much much more.
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First Screenshots from Shattered Horizon™ "Moonrise" Content Pack Revealed
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-08 16:32:00 in category: First-Person Shooter News [ Print ]
Free content pack will double the number of levels in the game
Futuremark® Games Studio today released the first screenshots from the upcoming Moonrise content pack for Shattered Horizon™, their PC exclusive multiplayer first-person shooter. The Moonrise pack, which will be free to all players, includes four new environments effectively doubling the number of levels in the game.
The four Moonrise levels are set around the shattered Moon, taking the fight deeper into space and showing a new side to the conflict. The screenshots released today show hints of exotic new locations: an MMC cargo ship lured into a trap by the ISA, a huge mass driver installation, the broken remains of a luxury lunar hotel and fragments of what was a massive communications dish on the Moon.
Although a release date for the Moonrise pack has not yet been announced, Futuremark Games Studio confirmed that a small group of selected players is helping them test near-final content.
PRESS RELEASE/VIEW SCREENSHOTS (Hosted by Futuremark)
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EndWar 2 Put on the “Backburner”
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-08 16:25:16 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Source: VG247
Having previously confirmed that a sequel to voice-controlled RTS EndWar was in development at Ubi Shanghai, Michael de Plater, lead on the original’s team, has told VG247 that the project has been put on hold.
“It’s on the backburner,” said de Plater when asked if work on the game was ongoing.
No other detail was given.
The Ubisoft exec, now creative director at Ubi Montpellier, has previously said the sequel was to focus more on offline play.
“Giving more attention to the single-player is straightforward to address and will make the game a lot of fun,” he said in July last year.
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Expand your Empire with Elite Units of the East
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-08 16:17:38 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Empire: Total War DLC Released Today
SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that new downloadable content for the critically acclaimed Empire: Total War will be available today via Steam. Featuring 12 new unit types for the Maratha Confederacy and the Ottoman factions, this downloadable content will add an extra layer to the already in-depth offering that is Empire: Total War.
Empire: Total War is set in the 18th century, a turbulent era that was the most requested by Total War’s loyal fan base, and a period alive with global conflict, revolutionary fervour and technological advances. With themes such as the Industrial Revolution, America’s struggle for independence, the race to control Eastern trade routes and the globalisation of war on land and sea, Empire: Total War is the richest and most dynamic PC strategy game of all time. Empire: Total War is available in stores now exclusively for PC.
For more information about the game, please visit www.totalwar.com.
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Review: Tuniq Propeller vs. Thermalright Venemous X CPU Coolers
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-08 15:36:40 in category: System Cooling [ Print ]
Author: Marc Adams @ HardOCP
Thermalright has been a company name that is synonymous with high end CPU air cooling for years now. Tuniq is one of the newer guys on the block when it comes to the elite heatsink and fan unit. Today we have a showdown of epic proportions, at least to the computer hardware cooling enthusiast. Propeller vs. Venemous X.
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Just Announced Hardware for 8 February 2010
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-08 15:20:31 in category: Hardware News [ Print ]
Check out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to independent news source.
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P-51D Mustang Add-on Review
Posted by Admin on: 2010-02-05 18:43:38 in category: Game News [ Print ]
As our COMBATSIM.COM forum regulars know, Michael "Stansdds" Stansfield is a detail nut when it comes to sim aircraft, so you can be assured that no detail of this add-on by Flight 1 and Aeroplane Heaven escaped his discerning eye.
If you think you know your P-51D Mustangs, read this review ... you'll be amazed at how Stans spots subtle, yet important, differences between this add-on and the real thing.
Read on: P-51D Mustang Review
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Ubisoft Planning New Ghost Recon Announcement?
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 18:37:51 in category: Game News [ Print ]
Secretive tweets point to yes.
By Jim Reilly, IGN
Is Ubisoft finally ready to unveil its new Ghost Recon title?
Community developer Aymeric Evennou recently tweeted the company is preparing for a major announcement, which seems to indicate the possibility.
"I'd only say: 'Big announcement coming up next week.' and I mean BIG!," he wrote. Evennou appears to be working with fellow Ubisoft community developer Kimi Matsuzaki of Red Storm Entertainment, makers of the Tom Clancy Ghost Recon titles.
Matsuzaki also tweeted a similar tease, saying "Looking forward to a big announcement coming up next week!"
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Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising Exclusive Hands-On - Forces of Chaos & Multiplayer
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 18:32:07 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
The forces of Chaos return in this upcoming standalone expansion for Dawn of War II, and we've gotten our hands on it.
By Andrew Park, GameSpot
When Dawn of War II was released in 2009, the real-time strategy sequel offered an outstanding competitive multiplayer that experienced fans really enjoyed. Except that Dawn of War II was missing the sinister Chaos Marines from the original game. All that's about to change with the Chaos Rising standalone expansion pack, which will restore the forces of Chaos in all their glory, add new heroes and powers, and also offer plenty of new gameplay features for all Dawn of War II players regardless of whether they actually get the expansion. We recently had a chance to play through some multiplayer sessions with the expansion, particularly as the forces of Chaos, and have much to report.
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Metro 2033 - 'Journey Into the Unknown' Trailer
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 18:26:47 in category: First-Person Shooter News [ Print ]
THQ has released a new trailer from Metro 2033, showing off various weapons and enemies in above-ground and subterranean combat from 4A Games' upcoming post-apocalyptic shooter, as well as some cinematics.
Metro 2033 is based on the novel of the same name by Dmitry A Glukhovsky and tells the story of the aftermath of a nuclear war in which Moscovites strive for survival in the subways beneath the city.
WATCH TRAILER (Hosted by GameTrailers - 01:45)
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Just Cause 2 "Freedom and Chaos" Trailer
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 18:15:43 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
A new "Freedom and Chaos" Trailer from Just Cause 2 shows off both of those elements in Avalanche Studios' action/shooter sequel (Thx:Blue's), showing the freedom the game allows in where you can travel, choosing your missions, and executing your plans, as well as the chaos that can ensue as a result.
WATCH TRAILER (Hosted by GameTrailers - 01:51)
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EA: Dead Space 2 Will Have Modern Warfare Level Action
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 18:03:16 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
The company says its survival horror sequel is less survival and more action; compares the game's intensity to Modern Warfare and Uncharted.
By Matt Casamassina, IGN
Last December, Electronic Arts revealed that internal studio Visceral Games was underway with a sequel to the acclaimed survival horror title 'Dead Space'. Then, the publisher said that series hero Isaac Clarke would prove more aggressive and that the sequel would also include a new online mode.
Speaking to IGN, senior vice president and head of Visceral Games, Nick Earl, offered a few more details about the anticipated project -- namely, that action and polish are at the forefront of the sequel. Earl even compared the effort with two non-EA franchises known for their undiluted intensity.
"I can tell you that we're a little more focused on action horror as opposed to survival horror. We just created a really beautiful sequence that we're showing internally -- we haven't showed it externally yet, but we will get it out there soon -- that I think speaks to the high voltage nature of the game," he said. "Some really strong action sequences that I think are on par with the level that we're seeing in the Modern Warfare series and with the level that we're seeing in Uncharted. Just beautiful, visual imagery and very electric action."
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Gold?
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 17:47:10 in category: First-Person Shooter News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Is Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Gold? We're pretty sure that's what is indicated by this tweet from lead designer David Goldfarb, who uses less than 10% off his 140 characters to say: ""Is gold!!!" This certainly fits with the announced release schedule for the military shooter sequel, which is due on March 2. On a related note, the Battlefield Blog points to an fan-created trailer on the YouTube showing gameplay on the Bad Company 2 Demo.
Blue's News also has word that explains the remote server administration interface for the PC edition of the shooter sequel. Quoting from the Battlefield Blog: "Since the Frostbite engine had not yet been used for any PC titles, there had been no need for advanced server administration tools. BFBC2 PC changed that however." Word is: "When Closed Beta Server R5 (yes, we have already patched the game servers 3 times. I love our new patching system) is released, the RSPs will be allowed to expose the Remote Administration interface on their servers to the public... and we will publish the FULL protocol specification. You have my word on that."
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Weekend PC Deals and Discounts, Including Complete Far Cry Series at $15
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 17:36:24 in category: Game News [ Print ]
Source: ShackNews
With the weekend near, you know the usual discounts on PC digital downloads can't be too far behind. Let's check in with the usual suspects and see what they've got on offer.
From Far Cry to BioShock 2, bundles seem to be the name of the game this weekend. Missed out on Far Cry and Far Cry 2? Playing catch-up will cost you just $14.99. Red Faction? All three can be had for $22.50--that's just $7.50 per explosive action game.
And with BioShock 2 arriving Tuesday February 9, now's your last chance to take advantage of the pre-order deals and discounts. Sure, the Steam four pack may look costly at $134.97, but that's only $33.74 per copy--over 30% off the game's $49.99 MSRP--not to mention the four free copies of the original BioShock that come with it.
Click Here for complete list of games and digital download sites participating.
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Left 4 Dead 2 and L4D2 SDK Patched
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 17:26:09 in category: First-Person Shooter News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Steam News has word on a new automatic update for Left 4 Dead 2 and the Left 4 Dead 2 SDK enabling PZ bots and implementing map fixes among other changes. There's also a fix for cheaters quitting before the vote to kick them would succeed, and word that VAC banned users can now play L4D2 single-player, commentary mode and credits.
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New Supreme Commander 2 Screens, Units
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 17:16:54 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Square Enix Europe Ltd. today releases a new selection of assets for the forthcoming Supreme Commander 2.
BOMB BOUNCER
This unit is quite remarkable it has a massive shield that is projected out over the top of it protecting itself and all of the units within the area. Now, when incoming weapon fire hits this shield it actually bounces back and this is where the bomb bouncer gets its name and it has a special weapon called the mega-blast that charges when various missiles and bombs hit the shield, when you’re ready you hit the mega-blast button and you do a massive amount of damage to units up above and in the immediate area and you can also charge the mega blast with your energy reserves before you go into battle.
THE PULINSMASH
This unit is outrageous its massive and it deploys these big arms that spin and creates this vortex, this field inside ,that sucks enemy units up into it. Now the first one it sucks up it actually suspends, but the second one that comes in smashes against the first one and blows them both up! Very powerful , very devastating, it sucks tanks up off the ground and suck aircraft that are flying past right out of the air smashing them together..Boom! The Pulinsmash, another great experimental unit in SUPREME COMMANDER®2.
The Kraken
This is a very unique experimental unit, it has a very intimidating look and its look matches its firepower! It can take on nearby ships, it can Zap aircraft and you can take it close to the shore and attack structures and units on land and you can also take on enemy submarines as well . It’s just a lot of fun and you can take this unit out and have a blast at everything you meet…the Cybran experimental submarine, the Kraken.
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Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 Demo Released
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 17:01:47 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Battlefront.com has released a playable demo of Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943, a new 'Theatre of War 2: Afrika 1943' add-on dedicated to the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history.
This playable english-language demo includes one Tutorial mission to get you acquainted to the command and control of your units as well as two (!) full missions, one playable as Germans, the other as Soviets, from that fateful summer 1943. 669.37 MB
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Arsenal of Democracy has gone Gold!
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 16:52:10 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Development of Arsenal of Democracy Complete, Set for February 23 Release
Paradox Interactive announced that development of BL-Logic’s sprawling World War II strategy game, Arsenal of Democracy, has been completed, and that the game will be released via all major digital distribution outlets on February 23 for $19.99. A new trailer describing the game and its features has also been released.
Arsenal of Democracy was developed by BL-Logic, a team comprised of passionate fans of the Paradox’s landmark 'Hearts of Iron' series. The game takes players to World War II with total economic, diplomatic and military control over the nation of their choosing, giving them the chance to rewrite history and change the course of history’s greatest global conflict. Arsenal of Democracy offers players unparalleled historical detail alongside the most in-depth and realistic representation of the multitude of challenges faced by the leaders of the time.
Johan Andersson, Executive Producer at Paradox Interactive, said of the game, “Arsenal of Democracy is proof of what happens when a group of dedicated individuals plays something for years and years – in this case, Hearts of Iron II – and then has the opportunity to add their own ideas, their own features—in order improve it… It’s a true labor of love.”
Arsenal of Democracy is scheduled for release on February 23 for $19.99. It will be available via all major digital distributors, including Direct2Drive, GamersGate and Steam.
A new trailer to celebrate the release-date announcement is available for viewing here HERE. (Hosted by YouTube - 01:50)
For more info, visit the official Arsenal of Democracy Webpage.
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Review: Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X Video Card
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 15:07:35 in category: Video Card News [ Print ]
Author: W1zzard @ techPowerUp!
Sapphire's HD 5770 Vapor-X features their exclusive cooling solution which promises to reduce temperature, fan noise and increase overclocking potential. In our testing we confirmed that the card does indeed run quiet, cool and offers the highest overclocks we saw on a HD 5770 so far.
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Review: MSI R5770 HAWK Video Card
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 14:58:18 in category: Video Card News [ Print ]
By: Hilbert Hagedoorn @ GURU3D
Today here at Guru3D.com we'll be looking at a Radeon HD 5770 HAWK edition based on a custom PCB, voltage check points, improved power phases and a nice heavy duty yet silent cooler. MSI labels it as their military class products, as the quality and choice in components is just top notch.
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Just Announced Hardware for 5 February 2010
Posted by Donster on: 2010-02-05 14:48:45 in category: Hardware News [ Print ]
Check out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to independent news source.
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