Category Archives: Action
Mon, May 06, 2013 | 03:44 BST
Tomb Raider dev team picks its top ten moments
All of the highlights Crystal Dynamics nominated as its favourites from Tomb Raider have one thing in common: Lara Croft is suffering. In the studio’s defence, that’s pretty much the whole game right there.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Square Enix, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: Crystal Dynamics, tomb raider
Sat, May 04, 2013 | 21:34 BST
The Art of Remember Me from Dark Horse now available for pre-order
Capcom has announced that “The Art of Remember Me” from Dark Horse is available for pre-order. Pricing varies from $39.99 to $24.68 depending on retailer. Your local comic shop may also carry it cheaper, or not, but it can be found through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Dark Horse among others. It releases June 5. Remember Me releases on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in the US on June 4, and across Europe on June 7.
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Posted in: Action, Capcom, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, books
Tags: dark horse, DONTNOD, remember me, The Art of Remember Me
Sat, May 04, 2013 | 18:15 BST
Project Awakened funding put on hold “effective immediately,” due to “alternative funding options”
Phosphor Games has put funding on hold for Project Awakened “effective immediately.”
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Posted in: Action, Development, PC, Shooter, indie
Tags: phosphor games, project awakened
Sat, May 04, 2013 | 20:56 BST
GTA 5 – more screenshots released to the masses
GTA 5 shots have been released by Rockstar, and we have them below. Most were released yesterday, but they were watermarked so we didn’t grab them. There’s even one below which Nintendo would severely frown upon. Grand Theft Auto 5 is due on PS3 and Xbox 360 in September.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Rockstar, Sandbox, Screens, Take-Two, Xbox 360
Tags: grand theft auto, grand theft auto 5, grand theft auto v, GTA 5, GTA V
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 20:32 BST
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is a story of debauchery and absolution
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag tells the tale of redemption amid a era filled with licentiousness, according to scriptwriter Darby McDevitt, which should shed some light on the wenchery we saw in the announcement trailer.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, Development, PC, PS3, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: AC4, assassin's creed 4, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, Black Flag
Sat, May 04, 2013 | 13:59 BST
Shadow of the Eternals: crowd funding for “spiritual successor” to Eternal Darkness starts May 6
A teaser trailer for the “spiritual successor” to Eternal Darkness titled Shadow of the Eternals has been posted by IGN along with a few details.
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Posted in: Action, Development, Horror, Videos
Tags: Dennis Dyack, eternal darkness, Kickstarter, Precursor Games, Shadow of the Eternals, silicon knights
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 21:03 BST
Watch Dogs developer diary discusses PS4 development
A developer diary for Watch Dogs has been posted on the PS Blog titled: Conversations With Creators.
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 15:33 BST
Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition now available for pre-order in the UK
Sony has sent word that the Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition is now available for pre-order through various UK retailers.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Sony
Tags: beyond, Beyond: Two Souls, Beyond: Two Souls Special Edition, quantic dream, Two Souls
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 15:15 BST
Dishonored – Void Walker’s Arsenal pack hitting Steam, PSN, XBL
Dishonored’s Void Walker’s Arsenal add-on pack, which contains the four content bundles previously available only through pre-ordering, will be made available on Steam, PSN, and XBLA.
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Posted in: Action, Bethesda, PC, PS3, PSN, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: Arkane Studios, Dishonored, Void Walker’s Arsenal
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 13:52 BST
Magrunner Dark Pulse takes place in a world where “technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos”
3AM Games has released the first trailer for Magrunner Dark Pulse, its action/reflection game set in the near Lovecraftian horror/cyberpunk future where “young and brilliant citizens” have been chosen by a corporation to join the Magtech space exploration training program.
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 10:47 BST
Rambo: The Video Game gets new screen, actually shows Rambo
Rambo: The Video Game developer Reef Entertainment has sent us a new screenshot from its Stallone-flavoured cavalcade of bandanas, blood and bro-splosions. They also spooled off a list of new gameplay features.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Shooter, Xbox 360
Tags: rambo: the video game, Reef Entertainment
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 06:10 BST
Tomb Raider Steam sale offers savings
Square Enix is feeling quite generous at the moment it seems; its offering Tomb Raider at 50% off on Steam, which depending on territory could be as little as $25. It’s also knocked 50% off the Tomb Raider Collection, a sizable bundle with every PC release to date, although not DLC. The sale is available until 10:00AM PST on Monday.
Thanks, Joystiq.
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Posted in: Action, PC, Square Enix, Steam
Tags: tomb raider
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 23:53 BST
GTA 5 art introduces a swathe of characters
Most games are promoted with screenshots, but then again, most games aren’t Grand Theft Auto 5.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 22:45 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins aiming for a film noir look
Warner Bros. Montreal wants Batman: Arkham Origin’s lighting to emulate classic film noir techniques.
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Posted in: Action, Adventure, PC, PS3, Warner Bros., Wii U, Xbox 360
Tags: Batman: Arkham Origins, Warner Bros. Montreal
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 20:36 BST
Disney Infinity dev diary discusses creating the Toy Box
Disney Infinity has a new developer diary available in which Avalanche Software talks about the game’s Toy Box Mode and the inspirations behind it. It allows users to use the VR toys to create their own setting and story using the character toys they have purchased. It sounds really fun. Disney Infinity is due in August on 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U and Xbox 360.
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 10:33 BST
Grand Theft Auto 5: larger and in charge
GTA 5 previews have started to go live, and it sounds as though the game will contain more customization than previous entries, combat improvements, citizens calling the cops on you, and all sorts of recreational activities.
Sat, May 04, 2013 | 21:33 BST
Remember Me developer video discusses its central theme
Remember Me has a new video available in which creative director Jean-Maxime Moris discusses the game’s central theme: memories. Watch below. Remember Me releases on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 in the US on June 4, and across Europe on June 7.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 22:01 BST
Men’s Room Mayhem from Sawfly Studios announced for Android, iOS and Vita
Sawfly Studios’ Men’s Room Mayhem has been announced for Android, iOS and Vita.
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Posted in: Action, Android, Vita, iOS
Tags: Men's Room Mayhem, Ripstone, Sawfly Studios
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 14:53 BST
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection won’t come to Xbox 360 due to MGS4
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection isn’t being released for Xbox 360 because one of the contents, Metal Gear Solid 4, isn’t available for the system.
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Posted in: Action, Konami, PS3
Tags: metal gear solid, metal gear solid 4, Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection, mgs4
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 05:53 BST
David Cage: “I don’t make games to make money”
Beyond: Two Souls is more about its writer’s personal journey than Quantic Dream wanting to turn a dime. David Cage speaks to Patrick Garratt in Paris.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Sony
Tags: Beyond: Two Souls, david cage, quantic dream
Initial reveal for Call of Duty: Ghosts