The launch of RAGE on PC was plagued by driver issues, as well as widespread complaints over the lack of fine-tuning graphical options. Developer id Software released a patch earlier this week, giving users control over the texture cache and VSync options. It’s a start, but what’s next? According to id Software technical director John Carmack on Twitter, a second patch for […]
It’s THQ week on Steam! The company is celebrating with a new deal each day, starting with Metro 2033 at only a fiver. Boasting a gripping atmosphere, the title takes players through a post apocalyptic Moscow, rife with bandits and demons. Metro 2033 was worth forking over $50, if you ask me. At $5? It’s a steal.
Adding to the growing list of titles that require a persistent connection to the internet is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Although the title is still quite early in development, GSC Game World have decided to adopt a strategy similar to that of the approach Blizzard took with Diablo III to fight piracy. Essential game resources — such as scripting routines for quests […]
After focusing purely on multiplayer over the past few months, Activision’s released a new single player campaign trailer from Modern Warfare 3, dubbed ‘Redemption.’ Without spoiling it, there’s plenty of stunning setpieces and intense firefights, as you’ve come to expect from the Call of Duty franchise. Have a look at it past the break. Modern Warfare 3 is due out […]
In its latest ‘Asked & Answered’ column, Rockstar has responded to fan pleas for a PC version of Red Dead Redemption. Unfortunately, while the company refrained from ruling out the possibility, it doesn’t look like it’ll happen anytime soon. Rockstar also made it point to reinforce its commitment to the platform, pointing out that LA Noire and Max Payne 3 […]
Despite the abrupt culling of Crysis 2 and Dragon Age 2 from Steam over DLC licensing arrangements, EA says its relationship with Valve is still on good terms. Going forward, EA expects it will continue closely working with the company to publish titles at retail. “We have a long history of distributing Valve products and I think for every title […]
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to play (or replay) 2005’s gem of a psychedelic platformer — Psychonauts, a massive update has been pushed out for Steam owners of the title. It now wears the Steam Play banner, which means your Steam copy will also run naively on Mac OS. Achievements and support for cloud saving have also been added into the […]
Time and time again, Ubisoft has proved to struggle with holding a firm date for the PC versions of its titles — and it seems Assassin’s Creed Revelations will again exemplify this unfortunate trend. Word from Ubisoft’s Czech Facebook page indicates that the title has been pushed to December 2. The console versions still remain on-track for a mid-November release. […]
Rockstar’s pinned down a November 8 release date for the PC edition of its detective romp — L.A. Noire: Complete Edition. It’ll hit Europe a few days later on the 11th. Those who purchase the title new will receive a “multi-use” code to access all downloadable content and cases. For a quick run-down, this includes all previously released DLC from the console […]
This generation Epic Games has become a leading force in licensing out engine tech — more specifically its Unreal Engine 3 middleware. Work has already begun on UE4, which comes as little surprise considering the company did offer a tease at what it called UE 3.5 back in March. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says UE4 will “probably” be ready […]
Infinity Ward decided to take a step back to familiar territory with the PC release of Modern Warfare 3 — forgoing its in-house IWnet system in favor of dedicated servers, a move Call of Duty community chief Robert Bowling says was prompted by fan feedback. In a recent interview, Bowling discussed the shortcomings of IWnet, and why it failed to succeed. In […]
Dead Space 3 will take place on Tau Volantis – a planet enveloped in snow, forgoing the tight, dark corridors of past entries – according to a Siliconera report. It’s surmised that developer Visceral Games may use weather to conceal hideous foes and instill fear as players trek through “white-out blizzard conditions.” Sounds like some inspiration from 1982’s horror classic The […]
Valve has issued an emphatic response to fans eager to play Dota 2. According to Dota creator IceFrog, the company has fast-tracked development. While the original plan was to reach “a level of parity with Dota 1” regarding hero selection before going public, now Valve wants to get the game out to the masses as soon as possible. The ongoing […]
BioWare is taking its sweet time on Star Wars: The Old Republic. While the ambitious MMO is targeted for a late holiday 2011 release, EA isn’t discounting the possibility that it may slip. Company CFO Eric Brown told investors during a recent conference call that feedback from the ongoing beta test will be particularly crucial in determining if the title is fit for […]
It’s been a long time coming, but Rockstar Games has dropped off the first Max Payne 3 today. Accompanied by a moody score fans may remember from the second outing, the trailer sheds light on how Max ended up in Sao Paulo working on a protection detail. Max Payne 3 is due out in March 2012.
Last July, Microsoft consolidated its entire Games for Windows Live storefront into Xbox.com. The Redmond-based software giant is taking integration a step further with Windows 8, announcing today it will feature support for accessing Xbox Live’s growing suite of services directly on PC. Beyond that, few details are known. To be clear, this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to play […]
The cyberpunk genre will see another contender enter the fray later next year. Starbreeze of The Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness fame is working on a revival of Syndicate, EA announced today. It’s a complete departure from the tactical real-time strategy approach of the original, promising a “brutal sci-fi first-person shooter experience set in a not too distant future.”
Set across a flashy dystopian world where humans are at war with AI-controlled machines, Hard Reset marks the first effort from upstart Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. At its core, it’s a twitch-heavy first-person shooter, drawing a hefty amount of inspiration from the likes of old-school standouts like Serious Sam and Painkiller under the guise of a cyberpunk setting. Fluid […]
Crytek is bringing its once PC-exclusive system killer Crysis to consoles. Yes, you read that right. It’s referred to as ‘Crysis Remastered,’ promising better lighting and effects. It’s unclear what compromises have been made, if any. Judging from the footage, which is running on Xbox 360, it’s looking comparable to the PC original at near High settings — albeit at […]
The oft-delayed Max Payne 3, first announced in March of 2009, will release in March 2012 – Rockstar Games revealed today. It’s due out on Xbox 360, PC, and PS3. Plot-wise, the title picks up where Max Payne 2 left off, as Max begins a new life working private security for a wealthy industrialist in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Fraught with […]