Despite its late release, PC faithful aren’t giving Alan Wake the cold shoulder. Remedy EVP Aki Jarvilehto has revealed in a forum post that sales of the PC version have already amassed enough revenue to recoup on development costs. What’s more, is that the feat was achieved during the first 48 hours of availability on Steam. A look on Steam’s current top-seller […]
In what is becoming increasingly common for EA published efforts, the re-imagining of Syndicate – a cyberpunk-themed shooter – will require an Origin install. That means regardless of where you buy it from, loading up EA’s digital distribution client is a prerequisite. This joins the already released Battlefield 3 and upcoming Mass Effect 3. We can’t say we’re surprised. EA is leveraging exclusives to attract […]
If you’ve got a capable PC, it’s high time to re-visit Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV. A major update to ICEnhancer has been released to the masses, bringing with it improved performance, lighting and compatibility with all GTA IV patches to date. While GTA IV was lauded for its visuals at release, this mod takes it to another level, arguably […]
Valve has provided an update on the Steam intrusion that occurred last November, notifying customers that new developments in the investigation suggest hackers obtained a copy of an old backup file – one that dates back to 2004. While the file contained “user names, email addresses, encrypted billing addresses and encrypted credit card information,” it reassuringly did not include password data. No evidence […]
Warcraft developer Blizzard has filed an opposition over Valve’s registration of the DOTA trademark back in August 2010. Yes, the two PC gaming titans are duking it out in a court of law. According to the filing, Blizzard claims Valve has no rights to DOTA mark, pointing to “more than seven years of goodwill” that it has backed the DOTA […]
Ubisoft’s pinned a date on the Ghost Recon Online closed beta, which will begin March 5 on PC. Those interested in signing up for the beta can do so over at Ubi’s site. While it’s purely a PC exclusive affair for now, a Wii U release is also on the cards. Entirely free-to-play, the tactical squad-based shooter promises extensive weapon customization, […]
Update: Incredible: the fund just crossed the one million mark. History is in the making folks! Psychonauts developer Double Fine is out to breathe new life into the rather dormant genre of point and click adventure titles. In a bold move, the studio has turned to fans for funding by launching a Kickstarter goal of $400,000. Backers will gain exclusive […]
We have a double dose of good news for Skyrim players today. Bethesda’s sent word that the long-awaited Creation Kit for Skyrim is now available, allowing hobbyist developers to create mods using official tools. Fans can now upload, download, and install custom content seamlessly through the Skyrim Workshop as well. Additionally, in a surprise drop, Bethesda has made a high-res […]
Rockstar San Diego, the studio perhaps best known for Red Dead Redemption, is hiring for a new open world title. A number of job listings over at Gamasutra surfaced over the weekend, with vacancies open for programmers well-versed in networking and AI. No details on the open world effort were provided, though unless on the off-chance it’s a new IP, we’re […]
After several class updates, copious amounts of hats and the addition of the Mann Co storefront — what could possibly be next for the constantly updated Team Fortress 2? Apparently, Valve has big plans in store, as it has revealed that a top secret project is in the works. No further details were spared, only that it’s “brand new” and coming in […]
CD Projekt RED’s announced via the Good Old Games storefront that The Witcher 2 will receive an Enhanced Edition update come April 17. All existing and future owners will get the update free of charge. Here are the deets on what’s in store: Additional hours of gameplay: New major adventures set in previously unseen locations, expanding the story and introducing […]
Update: According to a tweet from Ubisoft PR, retail editions of Rayman Origins on PC will ship without DRM. Ubisoft’s announced that its majestic platformer Rayman Origins will arrive on PC March 29. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn visuals, the title retains the charm of Rayman’s original platforming romps, while introducing four player jump-in/jump-out co-op. As a pre-order incentive, Ubi tells us […]
As Diablo III’s long-winded dev cycle continues, senior producer Steven Parker has announced via Twitter that he is no longer working at Blizzard. “Hey Twitter, I’m no longer working at Blizzard or on D3. I’ve had a great 5 years there and those guys are going to kill it with Diablo,” said Parker. There’s no word on where he is headed. […]
The long-awaited PC release of Alan Wake is near, with Remedy community manager ADM revealing that its Steam bound in February 2012. Considering how patient we’ve been up until now, a few more weeks is nothing. While there’s no word on pricing yet, a run-down of the system requirements was provided. At minimum, you’ll need a dual core processor and […]
While there’s already a bustling mod scene for the PC version of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, we’re still waiting for the release of Bethesda’s official Creation Kit to really kick things into high gear. As the tail end of January nears, fans are beginning to question if it’ll make this month as originally planned. Thankfully, the company has reaffirmed via […]
Those eagerly awaiting the return of hardboiled cop Max Payne will have to wait it out a bit longer, as Rockstar announced today that Max Payne 3 has been pushed to May 15 in North America, back from the previously scheduled March release. It’s on for May 18 elsewhere. Additionally, the PC version has slipped even further. Originally a simultaneous release, […]
Alan Wake studio Remedy is working on a triple-A console project it touts as ‘groundbreaking,’ according to a recent job listing on its official website. The listing calls for a gameplay/AI programmer well versed in C++, backed by prior experience on shipped titles. Notably, the project will be powered by the “next iteration of Remedy’s in-house engine that was previously used in […]
The prospect of a console-bound Diablo III has been long hinted at through numerous job listings, and today, Blizzard finally made it official. Bliz community manager Bashiok casually made mention of the in-development project on Twitter earlier today: Yup. Josh Mosqueira is lead designer for the Diablo console project. While no further details were provided, it’s still nice to receive […]
In what appears to be the start of a new initiative by Microsoft to publish old PC titles digitally, Age of Empires III: Complete Collection has turned up on Steam. The asking price for this RTS oldie is $19.99 until January 9, representing a 50% discount. Otherwise, it’s $40. Fairly steep even when you factor in the deal, considering how […]
Valve’s digital distribution service Steam continues to go from strength to strength, reaching a peak of 5 million concurrent users during its holiday sale extravaganza last week. It’s simmered down a bit since, but the figure was held a day after the holiday sale as well, on January 2. Impressive, to say the least. It’s unclear how this stacks up to […]