With less than two weeks before launch, Valve has announced that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is now available for pre-purchase on Steam. As an incentive, those who pull the trigger early will receive 10% off the original purchase price and early access to the public beta starting on August 14. Additionally, Valve is running a Counter-Strike Midweek Madness promotion in which all […]
With just a few more months until release, the multiplayer reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was just released and showcases 2 minutes of pure 2025 multiplayer mayhem. It seems that with each new entry into the series things get a little more crazy. Expect a whole lot more explosions and chaos in the new Treyarch title with […]
Update: A quick note to let folks know that the giveaway has come to a close as the 4th alpha test weekend recently wrapped up. As always, thanks for your participation! We’ve teamed up with indie developer Mechanist Games to giveaway alpha keys to its promising browser-based MMORPG City of Steam. With the alpha test entering its third weekend on […]
Rockstar Games has released some info on the upcoming DLC packs for Max Payne 3. Unfortunately, specific details are a bit scarce, but we at least have a rough idea as to when we can expect the new content. First is the Disorganized Crime Pack which includes the Hoboken Rooftops map for multiplayer, and Score Attack modifiers such as exploding […]
Earlier today, Google engineer Tavis Ormandy discovered a flaw in Ubisoft’s Uplay DRM scheme that allows remote execution of files on your computer. In a full disclosure release, the flaw was published on security site Seclists.org. As Uplay silently installs a browser-based plugin, the implications of this exploit are rather severe — a website could trick a user into downloading […]
A while back, indie developer Nifflas released a pleasant little platformer titled Knytt. The studio followed that up with Knytt Stories, which was also quite pleasant in its own right. Both titles were freeware PC games, and suffice it to say that they provided plenty of enjoyment for gamers. As reported on Indie Games, it now looks like Nifflas is […]
If you’re specifically looking for a vampire-themed action-RPG titled Blood Knights from publisher dtp Entertainment, then you have no idea how lucky you are, because that’s exactly what’s just been announced. The aforementioned Blood Knights is coming from the aforementioned dtp, and it will deliver action-RPG gameplay, as I had mentioned “afore.” (See what I did there?) Seriously, though, you […]
The header image you see above depicts an exact replica of the bonus you’ll receive if you pre-order Resident Evil 6 through the Capcom Store. That’s right, you won’t get some bonus DLC like a strong weapon or alternate character skin; no, you’ll get an umbrella! I’m a big fan of wacky pre-order incentives, and while Capcom hasn’t exactly been […]
I think it’s pretty common knowledge by now that people want a Mirror’s Edge sequel. I mean, the first game was loved by many, and a second installment almost seemed like a no-brainer. Of course, it’s been four years since the release of Mirror’s Edge, and we still have yet to hear word of a new chapter in the first-person […]
You know what they see about cheaters: they’re douchebags! Also, people say they never prosper, but I think calling them names is more fun and loads more effective. Rockstar Games, however, has taken an alternative approach that doesn’t involve name-calling or the use of tired cliches. The company recently announced that it had officially launched the Max Payne 3 Multiplayer […]
An increasing amount of indie developers have lamented over Steam’s submission process — which can be a lengthy endeavour at times. It’s understandable: Valve gets an overwhelming amount of game inclusion requests on Steam, and much of its time is spent on weeding out poor quality titles, or those that infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. As a result, sometimes valid submissions get glossed […]
As perhaps evidenced by the cinematic nature of the footage shown at E3, Resident Evil 6 will not be light on cutscenes. According to a review from the British Board of Film Classification, the entire runtime for cutscenes is 255 minutes, or 4 hours and 15 minutes. This isn’t unprecedented for a video game title, of course, but it’s certainly up there. It’s […]
Rockstar Games is doing it big this weekend with Max Payne 3‘s online multiplayer. From now until Sunday night, you’ll be able to earn double XP in all of the game’s online modes. This includes settling vendettas and earning XP with your Social Club Crew buddies. So if you’re after those higher ranks, jump right in and get crackin’. Or, […]
Just two days ago Sega updated its Facebook page with a screenshot of what appeared to be an enhanced version of one of the stages from NiGHTS into Dreams. Revered as a Sega Saturn classic, the game delivered a fantastical on-rails experience that featured wonderfully colorful visuals and cheery music. Of course, all we had was that screenshot and fans’ […]
Square Enix has finally responded to the countless fan pleas for more Final Fantasy 7 with a… wait for it… re-release of Final Fantasy 7 on PC. Announced today, the PC offering will feature 36 unlockable achievements and cloud saving. Additionally, for those adverse to grinding, Square Enix has included a “Character Boosting” feature that allows players to pad their character’s […]
Have you been enjoying the online multiplayer in Max Payne 3? Are you looking forward to the Local Justice Pack, which adds new maps, weapons, and items to the game? Yeah, so am I, and so are a bunch of other Max Payne 3 fans. If you’re eager to shoot other players in the face in the game’s new maps, […]
Well, this is certainly interesting. While it went nary a mention at E3, it turns out there was truth to rampant speculation about Sony partnering with a major cloud gaming provider. However, Sony has went beyond a partnership — the company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gaikai. “By combining Gaikai’s resources including its technological […]
Alan Wake developer Remedy has announced that it is bringing the reboot of its destructive racer Death Rally – recently released on Android and iOS platforms – over to Steam. This isn’t a mere port, however, Remedy touts that the title has been “entirely rebuilt for PC,” sporting a new rendering engine, as well as improved camera and controls. The […]
EA’s take on Call of Duty Elite, known as Battlefield 3 Premium, has been attracting a wealth of subscribers. EA Games boss Patrick Soderlund divulged hard numbers to USA Today, revealing that a total of 800,000 players have signed up on the service in the two weeks following launch. Not too shabby. As revealed during EA’s E3 presser, those who […]
Today Rockstar Games announced that it would be releasing the first multiplayer DLC pack for Max Payne 3 on July 3 and July 17 for consoles and PC, respectively. The Local Justice Pack will include several additions to the already stellar multiplayer component in Rockstar’s impressive third-person shooter. Originally priced at $7.99, the add-on content will be discounted to $5.99 […]