Now as you all know, I love all those 16bit SNES/Mega-Drive JRPGs. So, PC gamers, meet another promising indie 2D RPG that is coming to our beloved platform. Secrets of Grindea is developed by a three-man team, consisted of Fred Strom, Teddy Sjostrom and Vilya Svensson and looks simply amazing. Damn how I miss those days. The game is slated for a 2012 release and will feature co-op support with up to 4 players. The team has just released a video that that showcases their game and can be viewed bellow. Enjoy! Continue reading PC gamers, meet Secrets of Grindea; a 16bit JRPG with 4player Co-Op coming to PC in 2012→
Oh boy, here we go again with the scripted events. I’m pretty sure you’ve heard it before that those dreadful scripted events, which are included in most modern-day titles, are killing the whole gaming experience. There is a lot of argue about it, and to be honest, both sides are right. On one hand, scripted events give a cinematic feel, a more intense – albeit ‘fake’ – experience that could not be achieved with any other way. On the other hand, however, these same scripted events are hurting the dynamic nature of the games. Games are transforming into movies, meaning that the players are simply attending instead of actually playing them. Continue reading Editorial – Scripted events are killing the gaming experience→
Mastiff released today five new screenshots for their much-anticipated military action title Heavy Fire: Afghanistan. For its concept, Heavy Fire: Afghanistan looks great and seems able to marry the old-school on-rails gameplay with modern graphics. This is definitely a game to experience on the arcades, so we are a bit disappointed that the game will only come to current generation consoles and PCs. Still, those interested will be able to get their hands on it this November. Enjoy the screenshots after the jump. Continue reading Heavy Fire: Afghanistan – Five New Screenshots Released→
Sumthing Else Music Works announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Square Enix, the developers of the blockbuster video game Deus Ex: Human Revolution, to release the critically acclaimed original music score from the game. The Deus Ex: Human Revolution Original Soundtrack CD is scheduled for worldwide release on November 15th, 2011 to retail outlets through Sumthing Else Music Works www.sumthing.com, and for digital download at www.sumthingdigital.com, Amazon MP3, iTunes and other digital music sites. Continue reading Deus Ex: Human Revolution Original Soundtrack Album Coming On November 15th→
Halloween is just around the corner and with the GM team preparing Halloween treats for its players. The development team has been releasing some big updates for Star Supremacy as the team prepares for commercial launch. Updates include a newly improved user interface, chat system, alliance system, item trading system, in-game tutorial, and much more. Continue reading Star Supremacy – Big Updates Released; Commercial Launch Inbound→
Bohemia Interactive, the award-winning independent Czech development studio, announced today that their groundbreaking new PC helicopter flight game Take On Helicopters makes a smooth landing into a digital download provider near you today. Initially the English version of Take On Helicopters will be available for purchase from Bohemia Interactive’s digital download partners with an estimated availability of 15.30CET, Thursday October 27th, for a complete list of digital download partners please refer to the official Take On Helicopters website: http://takeonthegame.com/distributorsContinue reading Take On Helicopters Is Now Available; New Screenshots and Launch Trailer Released→
Ignited Games has just released five new lovely screenshots for their upcoming 2D side-scrolling MMORPG, WindSlayer 2. WindSlayer 2 takes players on a journey through the beautiful world of Beuritania. Featuring colorfully rendered, 3D characters converted to a fast-paced, 2D gameplay experience, the lively game delivers a dynamic visual presentation. We seriously love 2D graphics, so make sure to check these screenshots after the jump. Continue reading WindSlayer 2 – Five New Screenshots→
The Mutant Factor is a new singleplayer campaign for Crysis and Crysis Wars. This a completely different story with a new set of characters which is heavily influenced by the Half-Life, Crysis, and F.E.A.R series of games. This mod is created by mckool and will be released in the next couple of months as it needs only one final cutscene and several minor tweaks to the last level in order to be completed. Continue reading Crysis Mod – The Mutant Factor; New Screenshots Released→
Northcape Studios released today some new screenshots for their upcoming Half Life 2 mod, Zeitgeist. Zeitgeist is a single player modification, playing in the futuristic 1930s of a fictional time line. In addition, the company released the game’s first video footage which shows the player leaving the escalators at Piccadilly Underground Station, catching a train and being carried into another station. Continue reading Half Life 2: Zeitgeist – New Screenshots revealed→
Great news for all platform fans as Frozenbyte’s upcoming sequel to one of the best platformers of 2009 is now available for pre-order on Steam. Not only that, but those who decide to pre-purchase it will be able to gain immediate access to its multiplayer beta. This MP beta is right now available and features two levels. Trine 2 is currently priced at 12.99 euros. Continue reading Pre-Purchase Trine 2 and gain access to its Multiplayer Beta→
