Category Archives: PC
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 09:36 BST
Deadfall Adventures screens show gunplay, puzzles & tombs
Deadfall Adventures developer The Farm 51 has released some screens for its FPS, which was – at one point – slammed for being nothing more than an Uncharted rip-off. It’s looking more like Indiana Jones x Painkiller now. Is that a bad mix? Decide for yourself here.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 09:16 BST
Lost Planet 3 gameplay trailer shows big Akrid battles & mech action
Lost Planet 3 has received a new gameplay trailer care of Capcom and Spark Unlimited. It has nothing to do with Xbox One I’m afraid, but it’s still rammed full of action and big, stompy robots. You lot like that, right?
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 06:54 BST
Company of Heroes 2 dev diary talks multiplayer strategy
Company of Heroes 2 is designed to allow multiplayer aficionados to use the terrain to their advantage, recover form setbacks, and employ different styles of play.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 06:24 BST
Respawn doing anything but shooters is not “the smart thing to do”
Although it’s determined to offer something fresh and new with Titanfall, Respawn stuck to its strengths when it elected to make a shooter for is first project.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 03:20 BST
Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition pulled, sequel and Android port on hold
A mysterious issues between Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition developer Beamdog and its publisher has stalled both projects.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 02:27 BST
The War Z is now Infestation: Survivor Stories
Following a copyright claim, Hammerpoint Interactive has changed the title of controversial zombie survival MMO The War Z to Infestation: Survivor Stories.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 02:19 BST
Titanfall offers a “new skill to master”
Respawn Entertainment’s new game is, of course, a shooter – but a shooter with a twist, and on the TItanfall team hopes will challenge even expert players.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 00:53 BST
MLG drops North American StarCraft 2 World Championship Series
Major League Gaming has backed out of an agreement to host Blizzard’s North American StarCraft 2 World Championship Series, amid talk of a lack of support from the developer.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 00:32 BST
Witcher 3 dev: too many features make for an “average, crappy game”
CD Projekt RED is prepared to cross a few things off its wishlist if it makes The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt a better game.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 23:54 BST
Battlefield 4 spectator mode gets video preview
DICE producer Daniel Matros presents almost 15 minutes of alpha footage of Battlefield 4′s Spectator mode, which brings an eSports (and machinima) friendly viewing mode to the shooter series.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 23:27 BST
Mass Effect’s original writer discusses alternate ending plans
Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 writer Drew Karpyshyn has detailed the vague plans he had for the ending of Mass Effect 3 before exiting the project. Some Mass Effect trilogy spoilers follow.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 22:41 BST
War of the Roses Guns of Burgundy update adds handgonnes
The latest free content update for War of the Roses adds the world’s first portable firearm to the mix – handgonnes.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013 | 03:43 BST
The Witcher 2 mod adds tons of fixes, due very soon
The Witcher 2 is being updated considerably with a new, unofficial patch from The Witcher 3 developer Andrzej Kwiatkowski, who made it in his spare time with REDkit. It should be ready soon; CD Projekt RED PR manager Agnieszka Szostak told us it will turn up ahead of the “couple of weeks” timeframe we expected. Full patch notes on PCGamesN reveal loads of balancing changes and fixes for the two year old RPG.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 21:01 BST
Battlefield 4 competition is “beneficial for everyone,” says Bach
DICE’s Patrick Bach is of the opinion that competition for Battlefield 4 is good for the industry, and the developer is working hard to ensure the franchise doesn’t get diluted.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 22:20 BST
Transistor video shows 15 minutes of PS4 gameplay
A 15 minute video of Supergiant Games’s Transistor is posted below. The game is due in 2014 and will be released on PS4 and Steam. Thanks, EdNorton.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 16:48 BST
Company of Heroes 2 beta extended to June 23
SEGA and Relic have extended the Company of Heroes 2 beta to June 23. The extension will add multiplayer maps into the rotation as well as double XP this weekend in auto match multiplayer modes, reports Joystiq. All general experience will transfer over to the game when it launches June 25. Players will need to purchase the game within 60 days of launch to keep their experience.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 16:38 BST
Tomb Raider writer Rhianna Pratchett collaborating on musical adventure game
Games writer Rhianna Pratchett, of Tomb Raider and Mirror’s Edge fame, will be collaborating with indie developer Threaks on their next title, BeatBuddy.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 16:05 BST
World of Warcraft summer sale knocks 75% off core game, select expansions
World of Warcraft and all its expansions are on sale today through June 24. You can pick up the WoW Battle Chest which comes with the game, The Burning Crusade, and Wrath of the Lich King for $5. For the same price, you can also grab 2010′s Cataclysm and Mists of Pandaria is also on sale for half off at 19.99. In all, if you are just starting the game, you can get the core game and every expansion released for $29.99. Hit up the summer sale page for more information.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 15:58 BST
World of Tanks Update 8.6 now available in Europe
World of Tanks Update 8.6 is now available in Europe and will roll out to the rest of the world later this month. Southeast Asia will see the update go live on June 20, while American and South Korean players will get the update on June 25 and July 4, respectively. The latest update brings further changes and balance to the in-game economy, as well as adds new SPGs to Tier X. Along with the new artillery units, Update 8.6 also adds a new premium British tank, the A33 Excelsior, as well as a new battle arena-Sacred Valley, based on a Korean setting. A video is below.
Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 22:08 BST
Murdered: Soul Suspect – bucking AAA trends
Phil Owen finds something to love in Murdered: Soul Suspect – a break from the non-stop shooting action requiring a bit more grey matter and few less twitch reflexes.


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