bitComposer Entertainment has acquired the exclusive worldwide rights for future video game adaptations of the acclaimed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. brand from Boris Natanovich Strygatsky. This is the second strong international license that the Eschborn-based company has acquired within the space of a few years, and this move ensures that the successful series will continue. Further details will be released shortly. Continue reading bitComposer acquires S.T.A.L.K.E.R. license→
Some could say that this is something surprising, but we’ve already heard those rumors about Bethesda acquiring the STALKER IP in the past. In fact, this rumor surfaced when STALKER 2 was cancelled. Although Sergey Grigorovich was quick to react and said that he did not sell the rights to Bethesda, there was definitely something weird going on in the background. And here we are today with Sergey Galyonkin, marketing director at 1C-Softclub Ukraine, unveiling some new – rumored – information about this acquisition on his blog. Continue reading Rumor Alert: Bethesda to publish S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2→
And we saw that coming. Even though the STALKER 2 team was reassuring us that STALKER 2 would not be cancelled, we knew that wasn’t the truth. So, PC gamers, say goodbye to STALKER 2 and hello to Survarium. Survarium is what STALKER 2 was meant to be and can be considered as the spiritual successor to the first STALKER. The game is developed by Vostok Games, as GSC GameWorld has closed its doors and is no more. Oh, and this is no more a Single Player game but a free-to-play MMOFPS. Continue reading STALKER 2 is dead; Long live Survarium, a free-to-play MMOFPS, spiritual successor to STALKER→
Sergey Zhukov, a former GSC employee (animator), has leaked an animation video of the upcoming S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 game. This video shows off the new animation system that will be – hopefully – used in the game, as well as the more detailed characters. STALKER 2 definitely looks up to date, and hopefully we’ll get more footage of its early stages at a later date. Enjoy! Continue reading STALKER 2 – Leaked Video from former GSC employee→
STALKER fans are certainly pleased with the fact that STALKER 2 is still in development, however they won’t be able to enjoy this title in 2012. As GSC GameWorld revealed via their Twitter account, there is currently no release date for STALKER 2 and they are afraid that it won’t come out in 2012. This comes as no surprise as we haven’t heard anything about this title and it could very well be in an early, alpha phase. Continue reading STALKER 2 won’t be released in 2012→
Okay STALKER 2 fans, here is something that might make you happy and start jumping around your room. GSC GameWorld has tweeted that we’ll get some official news in mid January and that “there is cause for hope”. Which basically translates to “Hey, there is a chance we might not close and STALKER 2 might not get cancelled”. Make no mistake though. Yeah, it seems that there is light at the end of GSC’s tunnel but for all we know, this message could be GSC’s attempt at damage control, so hold your horses. For now at least. Continue reading A Christmas present to all STALKER 2 fans; official news coming in mid January→
Before jumping to early conclusions, this is not your ordinary Hitler comedy/parody video. No no no. This is a 12-minute length video that contains lots of scenes from the well-known movie, Der Untergang. After hearing about GSC’s closure and STALKER 2’s cancellation, Hitler decides to take the situation on his hands. Will he convince 4A Games to continue STALKER 2’s development and what will be the fate of Sergey Grigorvich? Find out in this hilarious fan-made short film. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitler and STALKER 2’s cancellation→
