Category Archives: Simulation
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 | 02:14 BST
Teaser for Notch’s 0x10c space sim released
A teaser video for Notch’s 0x10c space sim is below. The developer said the title is still “extremely early in development,” but like with Minecraft, Mojang expects to release it early to allow the players help “shape the game as it grows.” The title’s cost is still undecided, but “it’s likely there will be a monthly fee for joining the Multiverse,” as the team plans to “emulate all computers and physics even when players aren’t logged in.” The single-player portion won’t be saddled with any recurring fees. Thanks, EvilAvatar.
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Posted in: Development, PC, Simulation, Videos
Tags: 0x10c, Mojang, notch
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 | 15:00 BST
Rising Star Games announces 2012 North American 3DS and DS line-up
Rising Star Games has announced its 2012 North American release schedule, which includes four new 3DS and DS titles. Full thing is below.
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Posted in: 3DS, DS, Simulation, Strategy
Tags: Cradle of Persia, Cradle of Rome 2, Rising Star Games, Super Black Bass 3D, To-Fu Collection
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 | 14:12 BST
SimCity scenario video shows off water system
EA’s released a new scenario video of the GlassBox engine used to power SimCity, this time showing how the water system can work in the game and how it being polluted can lead to sick days and a downturn in your economy. Get the video below.
SimCity launches next year on PC.
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | 02:27 BST
Farmville 2 looks to be on the cards
Social gaming’s most beloved and derided agricultural simulator seems to be getting a sequel.
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Posted in: Simulation, Social, Zynga
Tags: facebook, FarmVille, farmville 2
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 | 03:09 BST
Quick shots – first look at Notch’s 0x10c
Get a sneak preview of Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson’s ambitious new project, 0x10c.
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Posted in: Mojang, PC, Simulation, indie
Tags: 0x10c, Markus "Notch" Persson
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 | 06:22 BST
Football Manager Handheld hits Android this week
The mobile version of Sega’s popular Football Manager is due on Android on Wednesday.
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Posted in: Android, Sega, Simulation, Sports
Tags: Football Manager Handheld, sports interactive
Thu, Apr 05, 2012 | 06:25 BST
Harvest Moon creator believes Farmville has helped Harvest Moon
Yasuhiro Wada believes the success of Farmville has helped grow the Harvest Moon fanbase.
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Posted in: Simulation, Social
Tags: FarmVille, Harvest Moon, Yasuhiro Wada
Thu, Apr 05, 2012 | 02:56 BST
Microsoft Flight takes off on Steam
Microsoft Flight is now available on Steam. The free to play sim is doing quite well over on Games for Windows Live and at time of writing is already number 32 on Steam’s top 100 player activity charts. Four pieces of DLC are available, ranging from the $6.99 Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero to the $19.99 Hawaiian adventure pack, which includes two planes and, you know – Hawaii. There are a couple of bundles available too.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, Games for Windows, PC, Simulation, Steam
Tags: microsoft flight
Wed, Apr 04, 2012 | 05:01 BST
The Sims 3 Katy Perry’s Sweet Treats coming in June
The newest expansion for The Sims 3 contains an array of candy-themed items ‘capture Katy Perry’s spirit’, because video games are beautiful madness.
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Posted in: Simulation
Tags: Katy Perry, The Sims 3 Katy Perry’s Sweet Treats. The Sims 3
Wed, Apr 04, 2012 | 17:06 BST
Mojang’s new subscription space game is 0x10c
Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has revealed the title of his new subscription game – but wants players to figure out what it means.
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Posted in: PC, Simulation
Tags: 0x10c, Markus "Notch" Persson, Mojang
Mon, Apr 02, 2012 | 03:40 BST
Wing Commander Saga: The Darkest Dawn tallied 50,000 downloads in 24 hours
Fan-made sequel Wing Commander Saga: The Darkest Dawn has received a warm reception.
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Posted in: PC, Shooter, Simulation
Tags: Wing Commander, Wing Commander Saga: The Darkest Dawn
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 01:21 BST
Quick Shots – Play dress ups in Tokyo Jungle
The animals in Tokyo Jungle can equip items of clothing, and acquire bonuses for complete sets. This is because Tokyo Jungle is the best game ever. Look at that buffalo dressed as a bear. Sold.
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Posted in: PS3, Simulation, Sony
Tags: japan studio, Tokyo Jungle
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 | 22:53 BST
Maxis: SimCity’s switch to missions is “just the evolution of games”
SimCity lead producer Kip Katsarelis has said SimCity has to have some sort of mission structure for a new generation of players.
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Posted in: EA, PC, Simulation
Tags: ea maxis, Kip Katsarelis, maxis, SimCity
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 | 14:40 BST
SimCity previews do the rounds post-GDC
Following its GDC unveiling earlier this month, the first previews for SimCity has gone live. The Maxis reboot is sounding like it’s in promising form, going by this round of impressions. Get the links below. If you have any to add, do so below. SimCity launches on PC in 2013.
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 | 22:16 BST
SimCity will not require always-on connection, no mod support at launch
EA Maxis has confirmed to SimCity will be sold on digital distribution platforms other than Origin, but the game will still require players log on to EA’s service to register the game. It has also said there won’t be mod support for the game, at least at launch.
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | 03:07 GMT
Indie survival sim Techpocalypse needs your dollars
Since everyone’s feeling so generous at the moment, why not check out the Kickstarter for Techpocalypse, a post-apocalyptic survival sim which uses real world map data to generate local terrain?
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Posted in: Simulation, Strategy, indie
Tags: Anomaly Labs, Kickstarter, Techpocalypse
Wed, Mar 21, 2012 | 05:53 GMT
Dramatic explosions in Armored Core V release trailer
The Armored Core V launch trailer is full of mechs. I know, I was shocked too.
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Posted in: Namco Bandai, PS3, Shooter, Simulation, Xbox 360
Tags: Armored Core V, From Software
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | 01:10 GMT
SimCity trailer shows off Glassbox Engine grunt
The new SimCity is built on an engine which supports some of the most advanced simulation features the series has ever seen.
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Posted in: EA, PC, Simulation
Tags: ea maxis, Glassbox, Glassbox Engine, maxis, Sim City, SimCity
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 | 02:50 GMT
MechWarrior Online may support cockpit peripherals
If you have a gaming den full of precision controllers, MechWarrior Online could be a dream come true.
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Posted in: Free-to-Play, MMO, PC, Shooter, Simulation
Tags: MechWarrior Online, Piranha Games
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 | 23:02 GMT
Armored Core V goes gold, gets US pre-order bonuses
From Software’s latest mech sim has been approved for manufacturing ahead of its release later this month.
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Posted in: Namco Bandai, PS3, Shooter, Simulation, Xbox 360
Tags: Armored Core 5, Armored Core V, From Software
Square – Activison’s “gotta be crazy,” for giving up True Crime: Hong Kong