Deep Silver today announced the limited Collector’s Edition of Risen 2: Dark Waters for consoles that will be released in the UK on April 27th 2012 alongside the standard edition. Risen 2 is being developed by Piranha Bytes and features new gameplay elements that add to the diversity of Risen 2; for example, players can also use firearms now. And, being pirates, adventurers can also employ special new skills called Dirty Tricks, allowing them to confuse or attack enemies in combat. Continue reading Risen 2: Dark Waters Collector’s Edition Revealed→
Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes today released the third episode of the six part making-of series that will become available over the course of the next months until the release. In this installment the developers from Piranha Bytes speak about the new animation system that was created for Risen 2. Among other things, the developers reveal why the old animation system was completely replaced and what that meant for development, and how different combat animations are combined to create a combo attack. Risen 2 is slated for a 2012 release on current generation consoles and PC! Continue reading Risen 2: Dark Waters – Third ‘Making of’ Video→
Deep Silver has released some brand new screenshots for their upcoming RPG, Risen 2: Dark Waters. Risen 2 is being developed by Piranha Bytes and features new gameplay elements that add to the diversity of Risen 2; for example, players can also use firearms now. And, being pirates, adventurers can also employ special new skills called Dirty Tricks, allowing them to confuse or attack enemies in combat. The game is currently slated for a 2012 release. Enjoy! Continue reading New Risen 2 Screenshots→
Deep Silver today released a trailer showing the brand new story DLC “Ryder White” for the award-winning game Dead Island. The DLC will will be available early next week. This DLC offers a unique new perspective into the incidents in the main story of Dead Island: This time the player will get the chance to play as Ryder White, the antagonist of the main game; learn more about his motivations and why, from his point of view, he did what he had to do. This fresh take on the Dead Island story shows Ryder White both as a military man and a loving husband. Continue reading Dead Island – Ryder White DLC Campaign Trailer→
Deep Silver today announced the upcoming release of a brand new story DLC for the award-winning game Dead Island. This DLC offers a unique new perspective into the incidents in the main story of Dead Island: This time the player will get the chance to play as Ryder White, the antagonist of the main game; learn more about his motivations and why, from his point of view, he did what he had to do. This fresh take on the Dead Island story shows Ryder White both as a military man and a loving husband. Continue reading New DLC announced for Dead Island→
Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes today released the second episode of the six part making-of series that will become available over the course of the next months. This time, the developers from Piranha Bytes talk about the different factions in Risen 2: Dark Waters, like the Inquisition and what the disappearance of magic from the world has meant for them, the Natives in their natural habitat, the jungle, and their suppression as slaves in this world, the Pirates who play a central role in the story of Risen 2, and finally, the Gnomes and their enhanced role in Risen 2. Risen 2 is slated for an April 2012 release! Continue reading Risen 2 – The Making of, Episode 2→
Deep Silver today revealed artwork and information about two aircrafts in the upcoming tactical shooter Iron Front – Liberation 1944. The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka was one of the most dreaded bombers of World War II. The aircraft, which is known for the ability to precisely bombard its targets, was mainly used at the beginning of the war and became a symbol for the Blitzkrieg. The Petljakow Pe-2 is a Soviet Bomber, similar to the Ju-87 Stuka, it was used to support ground troops. It was produced in over 20 different versions. At the same time, Deep Silver released five new screenshots that show Soviet and German troops as well as aircrafts and tanks. Continue reading Iron Front – Liberation 1944 – New info, screenshots and artworks released; coming exclusively to the PC in 2012→
Deep Silver and Piranha Bytes today announced the official release date for the epic pirate RPG Risen 2: Dark Waters as April 24th, 2012 for USA and Canada and April 27th, 2012 for countries in Europe. Both companies also revealed the final packshot of the game showing the emblematic pirate Jolly Roger (skull and crossbones) – but with a Risen 2 twist. The packshot – for each and every platform – can be viewed bellow! Continue reading Risen 2: Dark Waters is coming to the PC on April 24th→
Egosoft announced today a December 15th release of PC and Mac versions of X3: Albion Prelude, a new challenge in the X3 series, building up toward the launch of the all-new X Rebirth coming in 2012. X3: Albion Prelude plays in a time between the old and the new X Universe. It shows a universe in flux, and prepares players for things to come. The old X Universe is passing; a new X Universe is about to be created. Continue reading X3: Albion Prelude coming to Steam on December 15th; Deep Silver to publish the retail version→
Great news for zombie fans as Dead Island’s ‘Bloodbath DLC’ has just been released on Steam. The DLC is priced at 9.99 euros and features four 4 deadly and hazardous arenas, endless waves of zombies, supports both SP and co-op MP and leaderboard to challenge your friends. Now I don’t like this whole ‘DLC idea’, but I’m pretty sure that those who want more ‘zombie-ness’ will appreciate it. So go ahead and get it. Continue reading Dead Island – Bloodbath DLC is now available on the PC→
