Earlier this month, a denial of service attack on Ubisoft’s authentication servers left Assassin’s Creed 2 and Silent Hunter 5 owners across the globe unable to play their legit, purchased copies on PC. In an effort to make amends for the ordeal, Ubisoft is throwing a bone to those affected, saying sorry through compensation. Word from posts over at Ubisoft’s […]
2K has stamped a date on its oft-delayed mobster shooter Mafia II, announcing that the title will release in North America on August 24. A European release will follow on August 27. Players assume the role of Vito, an Italian descendant. Desperate and struggling to escape a life of poverty, he turns to organized crime, joining the ranks of the […]
If 400 square miles of land prime for wrecking havoc and destruction on wasn’t enough of a reason to pick up Square Enix’s Avalanche Engine-powered shooter Just Cause 2, perhaps this is. In an obvious homage to the hit TV show LOST, flying over one of the game’s distant islands suddenly triggers a plane crash, inviting players to search and […]
Looks like another console MMO just bit the dust. Developer Cryptic Studios has nixed plans for a console version of its upcoming superhero MMO Champions Online, despite being originally scheduled for a release on PC and Xbox 360. According to a forum post penned by company COO Jack Emmert, all attention remains locked on the PC, going as far to […]
Developer BioWare has launched a countdown clock on its official website, the significance of which remains a mystery. It’s counting down to something, obviously, but what is anyone’s guess. More Mass Effect 2 DLC? Game reveal? In all likelihood, we’re willing to bet that it at least deals with one of BioWare’s existing properties. Suppose we’ll find out soon enough, […]
If BioWare can deliver on its galactic ambitions, it’s safe to say that Mass Effect 3 will do fan service proud. Speaking a recent interview, company chief Ray Muzyka expresses hope that the next installment will raise the quality bar set by its predecessor. It’s all going to be about quality, you know, so that’s the governor on everything we […]
Rockstar has sent word that Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City – its single disc compilation of all Grand Theft Auto IV DLC released to date – will now arrive April 13 on PS3 and PC, marking a two week delay. This minor setback came about following a request issued by Sony Europe to make some “minor content changes” […]
Square Enix’s supersized free-roam demo for Just Cause 2 has eclipsed the 2 million downloads mark, the company announced today. In a tantalizing statistic, players have driven the distance equivalent of trekking to the moon from earth and back four times in-game according to internal data collected by Square. Shocking to say the least. The destruction-themed shooter hits retail and […]
Resident Evil creator and former Capcom producer Shinji Mikami plans to form a studio of his own following the completion of Platinum Games’ third-person shooter Vanquish. Called Tango, the studio will be based in Tokyo, offering opportunities in game development to young talent.
There’s no doubt about it — 4A Games’ recently released post-apocalyptic shooter sure is a looker. As far as interior environments are concerned, we have the gall to say to say that it competes with the mighty Crysis graphically. Surpasses it, even. Below is an assortment of shots we cherry-picked from the PC version. Click each image for an uncompressed […]
While BioWare is still strenuously committed to rolling out bits and pieces of free downloadable content through its Cerberus Network, beefier offerings will require Mass Effect 2 players to pony up some cash. Offering 90 minutes worth of gameplay, Kasumi’s Stolen Memory mission marks the first of these paid additions. Proficient in the art of thievery, Kasumi secures the 12th and […]
Developer Xaviant has chosen to adopt the scalable CryEngine 3 middleware for its upcoming single-player action RPG Lichdom, Crytek announced today. The title is targeted for a multi-platform release on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. Screenshots did not accompany the announcement, unfortunately. Seeing Crysis 2 in action on consoles blew us away, so we’re excited to see how another developer […]
EA is piggybacking on Activision and Infinity Ward’s fight against “mapathy,” offering up a cure of its own. The same day Modern Warfare 2’s Stimulus Package DLC hits, Bad Company 2 will receive a map pack of its own. The only difference being that the latter’s DLC is free to all VIP members. That includes anyone who picked up BC2 […]
THQ’s Core Games executive VP Danny Bilson has revealed that a follow-up to destruction-centric shooter Red Faction Guerrilla is slated for release in March 2011. In terms of gameplay and setting, Bilson said in a recent interview that the upcoming title can be described as hybrid of sorts between Guerrilla and the original Red Faction. Bringing the mass destruction antics […]
Marking a new direction for the Tomb Raider franchise, series mainstay and developer Crystal Dynamics unveiled Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light today. As you can already infer from the game’s title, it stars heroine Lara Croft. Stylistically, it takes quite a departure from previous installments, drawing inspiration from Diablo-style dungeon crawlers with a isometric view. The basic gameplay elements […]
Following a satirical tease last night, publisher Activision has officially announced that the first batch of Modern Warfare 2 DLC – collectively dubbed the “Stimulus Package” – will hit Xbox Live first on March 30. In celebration of the impending map pack release, Activision and Microsoft have teamed up to host a “Multiplayer Unlock” event, allowing all Xbox Live Silver […]
In the spirit of cultivating “sophistication and classic imagery,” 2K Games has inked a deal with Playboy Magazine. More than 50 collectible virtual renditions of vintage covers and Centerfolds from the entertainment mag will be scattered across the unforgiving mobster-laden world of Mafia II. “While most mob-inspired games’ emphasis is solely on action, Mafia II features a deep and compelling […]
2K announced today that its first batch of DLC for aquatic shooter BioShock 2 is slated to hit the digital waves on March 11. It’ll set you back on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Marketplace for $4.99 and 400 MS Points, respectively. Focused on expanding the title’s multiplayer aspect, the Sinclair Solutions Test Pack introduces a level cap increase, raising […]
While details in Valve’s official Portal 2 announcement were borderline nonexistent, retailer GameStop delivers the goods with a just-listed product description that drops word of “co-op multiplayer.” Apparently, the multiplayer component of Portal 2 will feature a campaign separate from that of the main scenario. This all-new mode promises “a unique story, test chambers, and two new player characters.” Beyond […]
Ubisoft’s latest release schedule has pegged a June drop date on the PC version of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. With the console and handheld versions still slated to release on May 18 alongside the upcoming film, this means PC gamers will once again have to endure a longer wait. Bummer, although at least this setback isn’t as jarring […]