Crytek today unveiled their ninth worldwide studio, situated in Austin, Texas, USA. Crytek USA is the company’s first US-based studio and is ideally placed to embrace exciting new game, engine and business development opportunities in North America and beyond. Not only that, but this studio has a number of former employees from the Vigil team, so good news for all of us. Continue reading Crytek Opens New Austin Studio With Former Employees From Vigil Games→
Yesterday, we informed you about Platinum Games’ interest in both Darksiders’ IP and Vigil Games’ former employees. Well, it seems that Platinum is not the only studio interested in those guys, as Sony Santa Monica has also expressed its interest towards them. Continue reading Sony Santa Monica Is Also Interested In Vigil’s Former Employees→
Now let me start this post by saying that Darksiders II PC was a complete mess. You can read our performance analysis and find out what was wrong with it. In my opinion, Vigil should take care of the PC version, polish it, optimize it, and then release it. However, it did not and as a result of that, the PC version flopped. Not that the console versions were a success but Vigil could at least boost the game’s sales with a proper PC version of it. Continue reading Vigil Games ‘Crawler’ Would Blow People Away; Platinum Games May Be Interested In The Darksiders IP→
Man, what an exciting afternoon it was. Yes, unfortunately THQ has been shut down and it’s really sad witnessing such a publisher going down. However, most of the company’s assets have been succesfully acquired by other companies, so there is nothing to worry about. Unless of course you’re interested in a new Darksiders 2 as Vigil Games was not sold to anyone and if THQ does not find a seller in the coming months, the studio will most probably close. Continue reading THQ Closes, SEGA Acquires Relic, Koch Media Gets Volition, Vigil Games Goes Down→
Good news for Darksiders fans – or not if you hate DLC packs – as the latest DLC for Vigil Games’ title is coming today on PC, X360 and PS3 Europe. The Demon Lord Belial is the third downloadable content pack that featyres a new adventure based on a ravaged post-Apocalyptic Earth, where Death will encounter the last remnants of humanity as well as one of his most sinister opponents yet. Continue reading Darksiders II: The Demon Lord Belial DLC Coming Today On PC, X360 & PS3 EU→
THQ has released a new DLC for Darksiders II. This new DLC, called Abyssal Forge, is priced at 7.99 euros and is available on Xbox LIVE online entertainment network, Playstation Network in North America and Windows PC. The European PS3 version will release tomorrow. Continue reading Darksiders II – Abyssal Forge DLC Is Now Available→
Darksiders 2 was released a month and a half ago on the PC, but due to some other games – that were released alongside with it – its Performance Analysis got delayed. The game suffered from some port issues, something that was acknowledged by THQ themselves, and here we are today to see whether this game has been improved or not. Is Darksiders 2 a better PC game than it was a couple of weeks ago or not? Continue reading Darksiders 2 – PC Performance Analysis→
THQ has released two new packs for Darksiders II. As of today, both Argul’s Tomb and Death Rides are available on PC, Xbox LIVE and Playstation Network. According to the company, Argul’s Tomb is a new gameplay zone, which includes two challenging new dungeons, new enemies to best, and unique legendary loot to collect. Continue reading Darksiders 2 – Argul’s Tomb and Death Rides Packs Are Now Available on PC, X360 and PS3→
THQ has announced that Darksiders 2’s Argul’s Tomb DLC is planned for release next Tuesday on PC, X360 and PS3. This DLC comes with two new frozen dungeons, as well as new loot and boss battles. If you have purchased the Limited Edition of the game, you’ll get this DLC for free. If you hadn’t, you’ll have to pay $6.99 / €5.49 / £4.39 / AUD9.25 for it. Enjoy its reveal trailer below, courtesy of IGN! Continue reading Darksiders 2’s Argul’s Tomb DLC Slated For Release Next Tuesday→
