Valve writer Chet Faliszek recently said the first batch of downloadable content for Left 4 Dead was due for release shortly. But when? Shortly in Valve time could mean months, after all. Good news: we won’t be waiting very long, it seems. A company spokesperson told gaming weblog Kotaku that said update, along with the long-promised Source 2008 SDK, will […]
An announcement regarding the first batch of promised downloadable content for zombie shooter Left 4 Dead will be made “shortly,” Valve writer Chet Faliszek revealed to Kotaku in a recent video podcast. Due out next year on PC and Xbox 360, the incoming DLC will include versus maps for the second and third campaign, as well as “some new stuff” […]
Still have money left over from this holiday season to spend? Good, because Valve launched its Steam Holiday Sale today, offering considerable discounts across the entire slate of Steam titles. Each and every title is now available at 10-75 percent off the original retail price. This includes publisher-specific titles from Ubisoft, THQ and 2K Games, which all can be had […]
According to a study recently conducted by UK-based publication BBC, nearly 40 percent of who play games online, specifically of the MMO variant, are in fact female. This is interesting, as a vast majority of people still consider gaming to be a primarily male-dominated hobby. The study in question polled more than 2,400 active EverQuest II players, an online RPG […]
Having recently wrapped up development on all five Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People episodes, developer Telltale Games sent along the first in-game screenshots from Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures. Based on Aardman Animation’s award-winning animated franchise, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures will also be sold as a series of episodic titles, with the debut installment slated for an […]
Blizzard today boasted that total subscriber numbers for its vastly popular MMORPG universe World of Warcraft have hit the 11.5 million mark, up from the recorded figure of 11 million late last October. The release of Wrath of the Lich King played a key role in boosting popularity of the online RPG, with sales reaching an impressive 4 million copies […]
Independent game designer Jonathon Blow today provided an update on the PC version of Braid, revealing that the acclaimed time-bending puzzler will hit the platform in early 2009. Right now, a February-March drop date is being considered. At this time, we’re looking at a window of February-March 2009 for the PC release. I know this isn’t good news for those […]
In tune with the holiday spirit, publisher Eidos has sent out another round of screenshots from its upcoming Batman title, Arkham Asylum. If the game plays as good as it looks, we’ll certainly be in for a real treat come summer 2009. Hit the jump for the remainder of the shots. Based on the DC Comics universe, Batman: Arkham Asylum […]
The rumors were true: Electronic Arts is now officially a Steam publishing partner. In celebration of the occasion, the company has unloaded its holiday slate of titles on Steam, Valve’s popular PC-based digital distribution service. Up for grabs is Spore, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, Mass Effect, Need for Speed Undercover and EA Sports FIFA Manager 2009.
Just in time for the holiday season, the folks over at 3DRealms managed to take a screenshot of its oft-delayed shooter Duke Nukem Forever. Sadly, this screen did not come attached with a possible release date, so we’re going to assuming the actual game is still a ways off. While it’s exciting to see new media, it leaves us ultimately […]
Square Enix announced today that the PC edition of The Last Remnant is slated for a Spring release in North America and European regions next year. While specifics were not provided, this particular version of the game will “include features previously not available on the original Xbox 360 release,” according to Square. An original IP, The Last Remnant centers around […]
In conjunction with modding site ModDB, Ubisoft has kicked off a promotion inviting fans and newcomers alike to design a multiplayer level for open-world shooter Far Cry 2. Up for grabs are three fully decked out Alienware PCs valued at $2000 each, along with select titles from Ubisoft’s holiday 2008 lineup, such as the recently released Prince of Persia. In […]
So you’ve somehow managed to go this long without picking up Valve’s frantic class-based multiplayer shooter Team Fortress 2? Or have a friend that has yet to play it? Well, good news all around. In their latest drool-inducing weekend deal on Steam, the fine folks over at Valve Software have slashed the price of TF2 from its already low, low […]
As a testament to their greatness, Criterion Games announced today a demo will be released for the upcoming PC version of Burnout Paradise. Unlike the vast majority of PC demos and due to the fact that Paradise is an open-world type racer, said demo will include the full game in all of its entirely. When the full game’s released in […]
With sights undeniably set on conquering the MMO market, publisher Atari has inked a deal to acquire MMO developer Cryptic Studios. While no dollar amount was disclosed, the transaction includes all of Cyptic’s IP, tools and technology. Comprised of over 150 industry professionals, the Los Gatos-based developer is currently working on numerous projects, namely Champions Online, Star Trek Online, and […]
Publisher Ubisoft has teamed up with Intel Corporation to kick off a contest to promote the launch of the recently-released Core i7 processor. From now until December 30, Ubisoft is giving away one Core i7-965 Extreme CPU valued at $1000 and 50 copies of Far Cry 2 for PC each day. To enter, point your browser over to Ubi.com and […]
Brace yourself for nearly two minutes of sheer awesomeness. Despite being a week late, the official trailer for the upcoming fan-developed Half-Life remake Black Mesa is finally here. The end of the clip teases us with a 2009 release date and leaves us wondering if Valve will pick this modification up and license it. It looks that professional.
Former Capcom producer and Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has went on record to say that he likely will not play the fifth installment in the RE series. Why? He feels that he personally won’t like it, as per an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine. I probably won’t play it. I won’t like it, because it’s not going to be […]
If you plunked down the extra $20 dollars for the limited edition version of Call of Duty: World at War, you’re in luck, as Activision announced today that a double XP weekend will kick off next week. Starting at noon (PST) on Friday, owners of the limited edition on either Xbox 360 or PC, who have activated their copy, can […]
Sit back and watch the homemade goodness of “Get Sprunk” and “Super Niko,” as the chaps over at Rockstar Games send over two more video clips created with its powerful yet easy to use in-game video editor tool. Available exclusively in the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV, full details on what the editor is capable of can be […]