Continuing its support towards the modding community, Bethesda Softworks announced today that game editing suite for Fallout 3 will be available for free of charge to all owners of the PC version next month December. Dubbed G.E.C.K., short for Garden of Eden Creation Kit, the toolkit will allow users to add their own content to the game. “We’ve always seen […]
Blizzard announced today that its latest entry into the vastly popular World of Warcraft universe, Wrath of the Lich King, has shifted 2.8 million copies worldwide. Oh and that’s copies sold, not shipped, making it the fastest-selling PC game ever. The record was previously held by the release of Blizzard’s first expansion, The Burning Crusade, which sold 2.4 million copies […]
Released back in 1998, today marks the tenth anniversary of Valve Software’s epic first-person shooter Half-Life. And what better way to celebrate than with all-new screenshots of Black Mesa Source, an independent fan modification aimed at recreating the original game in the technologically superior Source engine, complete with revamped visuals and enhanced AI. Years in the making, the Black Mesa […]
Rockstar Games sent over a selection of screenshots and gameplay video clips showcasing what can be done with the exclusive built-in video editor and recording tool found in the upcoming PC edition of Grand Theft Auto IV. For the first-time ever in a GTA title, players will be able to make real-time edits and seamlessly export footage into WMV format […]
Sit back and watch as Gabe of Penny Arcade fame puts his formidable artistic skills to the test in creating illustrations for the 32-page Prince of Persia storybook in this new video clip Ubisoft has released. An HD version is available here. The comic, which is being released on a page by page basis, can be viewed on Ubisoft’s site. […]
Speaking in a recent interview, Ubisoft Montreal producer Ben Mattes confirmed that downloadable content is in the works for Prince of Persia. Despite being shy on details, he told Gamersyde that DLC for the title will likely not consist of the usual offerings, such as new clothes or weapons. Instead, Ubisoft plans to significantly extend the gameplay experience, possibly with […]
Square Enix announced today that it has formed a “strategic partnership” with developer Gas Powered Games to aid in development and publishing efforts for Supreme Commander 2, the follow-up to 2007’s hit real-time strategy title. The first installment was published by THQ. The decision to publish Supreme Command falls in line with the company’s renewed strategy to ramp up Western-based […]
We know a PC version of Mirror’s Edge is in the works, but a question looming on many minds is: when is it coming? Electronic Arts quietly divulged a January 2009 release window as part of a press release issued earlier today, celebrating the shipment of Mirror’s Edge on consoles. The January release will coincide with downloadable content for both […]
Publisher Ubisoft announced today that its Dunia-powered open-world effort Far Cry 2 has sold through over 1 million copies worldwide, with company president Yves Guillemot more than pleased with the game’s retail performance: “The holiday quarter is off to a solid start with the successful launch of Far Cry 2,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “The game […]
As previous reports have indicated, publisher Atari officially announced today that it is handling marketing and distribution duties for Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Rights to the video game adaptation of Ivan Reitman’s 1984 hit were previously held by Activision Blizzard, which sold off numerous licensed properties following the announcement of its product realignment plan last July.
Bethesda Softworks proudly announced today that its post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3, released October 28 in North America, has shipped 4.7 million units on a worldwide basis as of last week for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Nice to see it doing well. Do keep in mind these are shipped figures, though we can’t imagine the number of total […]
In its second quarter fiscal 2009 financial report, publisher THQ today confirmed that it is in the process of shutting down five of its internal studios as part of a “significant business realignment.” Approximately 250 people, or 17 percent of the company’s product development personnel will be laid off as a result. THQ also announced that both Red Faction: Guerrilla […]
Update: A Bethesda spokesperson has provided an update on the situation, revealing that a patch for Fallout 3 will not hit today, but instead is scheduled to roll out “later this week.” The main focus of the patch is to address the crashing issues on exit. The company noted that it is working on a “more extensive update” and is […]
Valve announced today that Steam Cloud, a free service that allows users to store game configuration settings online, will launch “later this week” to coincide with the release of the Left 4 Dead demo, which hits on November 6. With the arrival of the initial release, users will be able to store keyboard, mouse, and gamepad configurations, as well as […]
Once-rumored, publisher THQ confirmed today that a second expansion pack for Relic’s popular World War II based RTS series is in development for Windows PC. Entitled Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, the title promises three intense campaigns, brand-new multiplayer modes and an innovative “direct-fire” feature that allows even more tactical control during the heat of battle.
California based developer Cryptic Studios announced today that Bill Roper has joined the company’s ranks as design director. Focusing solely on massively multiplayer efforts, the studio is currently hard at work on Star Trek Online and Champions Online, in addition to another yet to be announced title. “Bill brings a ton of creative energy to the Cryptic office and we’re […]
Electronic Arts and developer Criterion Games today announced Burnout Paradise The Ultimate Box, a special edition version of the original racing hit that packs all the previously released downloadable content and an all-new Burnout Paradise Party mode on a single disc. According to EA, Paradise Party is an “offline multiplayer mode designed to allow up to eight friends to ‘pass-the-pad’ […]
Electronic Arts sent word today that an open beta for the Phenomic-developed card based RTS title BattleForge will kick off on November 7. To access the beta, interested parties can head on over to the game’s official website to register, or pre-order BattleForge from any participating retailer, such as GameStop, EBGames. ”After three years in development, we are very excited […]
Alongside confirming the December 2 delay, Rockstar Games today released the official system requirements for the PC edition of Grand Theft Auto IV. The specifications recommend at least a 2.4 GHz Intel Quad 2 Core, or the AMD equivalent of a Phenom X3 2.1 GHz. By contrast, the video card requirements are surprisingly modest, recommending at least a NVIDIA 8600 […]
As part of its massive Left 4 Dead advertising campaign, Valve will begin airing a pair of television commercials on network and cable television starting November 8. The first TV spot is available for online viewing above, featuring 29 seconds of footage cobbled together from the game’s opening sequence. Although brief, the clip does give viewers a general idea of […]