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A very brief look at the history of Wargaming.net
Article by: Randy Kalista
Wargaming.net may have just become the fastest-growing game company on the planet. We thought we ought to talk to them about that. READ FULL ARTICLE...

EVE Online launches latest expansion Inferno

by: Kyle - posted: 5/23/2012 1:43 PM - Add a Comment
Russel earlier announced the upcoming EVE Online expansion Inferno and its finally here. For those familiar with the game, it should be an exciting update with improvements to the visuals and game mechanics. For those new to the game, a 14 day free trial is available to include the features of the latest Inferno expansion. EVE Online boasts a unique gaming experience where nearly every facet of the game is controlled by player actions and the latest update gives players more tools to work with.

Curious about what Inferno has to offer?



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Auto Club Revolution gets the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a free race track

by: Nathan - posted: 5/23/2012 11:59 AM - Add a Comment
Launching today, the free to play online racing game Auto Club Revolution is getting a new track today. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will be free to download for players.

Dubbed "The Brickyard", its currently the largest-capacity stadium in the world holding up to 400,000 and hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. 

Ed Martin, executive vice president North America for Eutechynx hopes someone can set the top speed record on the track. “Indianapolis offers two fantastic courses for our players to race on and it’s great to be launching the main oval in time for the real-world Indy 500 race. We’re hoping the oval becomes the place to set the Auto Club Revolution top speed record.”

Check out the press release for all the info! 

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Capcom’s celebrates 25 years of Street Fighter in style

by: Jeremy - posted: 5/23/2012 10:49 AM - Add a Comment
Do you happen to own Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition on either the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360? How about Street Fighter X Tekken? Third Strike Online? What about SSF2THD? Well, prepare to buy another copy.

Capcom has revealed the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set. The packacge will be released for both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 18, 2012. Created to honor the biggest fighting game franchise ever created, this set is shaping up to be a must-own for Street Fighter fans.

The pack will be released in limited quantities in individually-numbered boxes housed in a specially created chest. You can look forward to all of the following being included:
  • copy of Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix
  • copy of Street Fighter 3: Third Strike Online Edition
  • copy of Super Street Fighter 4: Arcade Edition including all costume DLC
  • copy of Street Fighter x Tekken including all character and Swap Costume DLC
  • 2-disc Blu-Ray set featuring the following:
    • a documentary of the franchise and its fans
    • Street Fighter 4 anime movie
    • Super Street Fighter 4 anime movie
    • Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie
    • complete series of the Street Fighter animated series
  • 8-inch, light up Ryu statue depicting the most famous Street Fighter throwing a fireball
  • 11-disc soundtrack spanning the entire franchise and numerous remixes
  • 64-page, hardcover art book covering the entire series
  • full size replica of Ryu’s belt
  • Certificate of Authenticity
Capcom is also launching a special series of tournaments to honor this historic year of the franchise. The Street Fighter 25th Anniversary global tournament series will kick off at the end of July and run up to the grand finals in San Francisco on December 8, 2012. All 4 of the game listed in the package above will be tournament.

The specific dates for tournament are:
  • July 28-29 in Austin, TX
  • August 11-12 in the NY area (location pending)
  • August 26 in Taipei, Taiwan (location pending)
  • Mid-September in the Tokyo Region, Japan (date and location pending)
  • September 27-30 in London, England (in conjunction with Eurogamer Expo)
  • October 13-14 in Sao Paulo, Brazil (in conjunction with Brazil Game Show)
  • October 27-28 in Los Angeles, CA
  • October 31 – November 4 in Paris, France (in conjunction with Paris Games Week)
Capcom is planning a ton more to celebrate their biggest franchise but they are keeping it all under wraps. Keep an eye on the official Anniversary page for further details and announcements.

News Roundup - 05/22/2012

by: Jeremy - posted: 5/23/2012 10:22 AM - Add a Comment

Dead Island also getting Game Of The Year edition

by: Nathan - posted: 5/22/2012 8:28 PM - Add a Comment
And to continue the news of games getting the Game Of The Year treatment, Dead Island is also getting a Game Of The Year edition

The GOTY edition of Dead Island will release this summer for Xbox 360 and PS3 and will include the Ryder White single player story arch, the Bloodbath Arena mode and a blueprint for the Ripper Weapon mod

Man it seems like multiple games are awarded the prestigious "Game Of The Year" honor each year. I gave my opinion about these GOTY editions in the Red Orchestra 2 story. Sure its great for people that may not have bought the game the first time around but it kinda feels like a slap in the face for early adopters per-say as said DLC content never drops in price to match the price of the GOTY edition. 

That aside I absolutely LOVED Dead Island and cant wait for a sequel. I thought it was a very ambitious title and was very fun. I cant remember the last time I had that much fun killing zombies with various weapons and the story wasn't bad either.



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Red Orchestra 2 gets a Game Of The Year Edition and goes Free To Play for the Weekend

by: Nathan - posted: 5/22/2012 8:17 PM - Add a Comment

Red Orchestra 2 is getting the game of the year treatment and its coming before this weekend. 

The GOTY edition will feature new game modes, new features and will include a new map. That's not all though. All of the GOTY content will be FREE for anyone who already owns the game. Now THAT is how you do GOTY content. Not just re-releasing the game with all the paid DLC content for those who didn't buy it first time around. 

The content includes "Action Mode" with crosshairs, easier aiming, toned down recoil and reduced damage. It sounds like this will be a "beginners" mode for players new to Red Orchestra 2. "Classic mode" which blends the gameplay of the new game with the original Red Orchestra and a brand new map called "Mamayev Kurgan"

Best of all if you havent played Red Orchestra 2 yet, you will get a chance this weekend as the game will be going free to play on Steam on Thursday May 24th at 10AM Pacific Time. 

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Steam Midweek Madness: Fallen Dead Thief

by: Sean Colleli - posted: 5/22/2012 7:00 PM - Add a Comment
The Steam Midweek Madness deals have been getting more substantial of late. This week Dead Island is 60% off, only $11.99, so if you've been holding out on that one it doesn't get much cheaper than that. The entire Thief collection is 50% off at $13.49, and while Fallen Earth is indeed free to play, all in-game items are 25% off. I'm sorely tempted to grab Dead Island even though reviews were a little mixed when it released. What do you, dear readers, think? Am I a fool for not buying it right now? Sound off in the comments!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #2

by: Mike - posted: 5/22/2012 2:00 PM - Add a Comment
The newest bundle of DLC for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans will include new maps for Faceoff mode, as well as two new Special Ops missions.

The collection is 1200 Microsoft Points, or $14.99. Read on for more information about the newest maps and Spec Ops missions.


• Getaway: This former white-sand vacation spot, boasting exotic aquaria and surfside infinity pools, is now a Face Off map and a haven for ruthless run-and-gun violence.

• Lookout: A perilous warren of chokepoints and tight corridors, the second Face Off map drops your one- or two-man teams into a forward observation base carved into a war-torn mountainside.

• Sanctuary: Destroy the opposition-and the ornate relics of an ancient monastic order-in the towering sandstone cloister of central Greece's Sanctuary. SMGs, assault rifles and shotguns will make short work of both.

• Foundation: Choose your rules of engagement in this decommissioned cement factory in the heart of South Korea, perfectly constructed for both sniping and run-and-gun combat.

• Oasis: Once a postcard-worthy holiday spot, now a paradise for a different sort of traveler-the ones who've traded fanny packs for combat fatigues. Pick your combat lanes carefully atop this ancient stone fortress turned five star resort.

• Kill Switch: Armed with an EMP, you and a squad mate must neutralize a Russian carrier deep within enemy territory. This Special Ops Mission tasks one team member on the ground, fighting through hostiles on your way to the detonation site, while the other must maintain vital cover from behind a sniper scope.

• Iron Clad: For the first time, take the wheel of an Abrams-class tank with full escort. Breach and clear and exfiltrate from behind enemy lines in Hamburg in this all-new Special Ops mission.


 

MechWarrior Online closed beta and Operation Inception details

by: Nathaniel - posted: 5/22/2012 1:42 PM - Add a Comment
MechWarrior Online enters its first closed beta test this week, and if want in on all the hot mech and mech action, then register at www.mwomercs.com for chance to participate.

Piranha Games has also revealed Operation Inception where I guess you spend an hour praying to which ever deity you choose that once the van hits the water, everything will start making sense again.

Okay, not really.  In reality, Operation Inception is an exclusive Founder's Program that starts June 19th.  On that date, you'll be able to purchase a Founder's Package.  The $60.00 Elite Founders Package nets you a Founder's BattleMech with a lifetime per-match C-Bill booster, 80 bucks of in-game currency, a two-month premium account that allows you to earn XP and C-Bills faster, a Founder's tag so all the n00bs know who the boss is, and early access to the game with Founder's assets starting on July 17th.

The $30.00 Veteran Founder's Package gets you 40 bucks of in-game currency, a one-month premium account, a Founder's Tag, and early access to the game with Founder's assets starting on July 17th.

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LEGO Batman 2 gives us one less reason to bother with Arkham City

by: Nathaniel - posted: 5/22/2012 1:38 PM - Add a Comment
One of the very best parts of Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City is the fully explorable Gotham City.  Unfortunately, that has now been rendered irrelevant as long as you don't care too much that LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes's fully explorable city is, well, made from Legos.

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (or the ridiculously shortened-but-still-too-long LB2: DCSH) also features the full pantheon of DC super heroes (aka, the super heroes whose movies' bomb - except for you, Batman), vehicles, quests, and, of course, collectible LEGO blocks.  The kid inside of all of us just vomited with excitement.  Gross.  

New network card to provide a smooth online experience with no interruptions

by: Kyle - posted: 5/22/2012 1:37 PM - Add a Comment
Killer Technology, formally Bigfoot Networks, is announcing their new Killer Wireless-N 1202 intelligent networking card. Partnered with Alienware, these new network cards promise a nearly flawless connection by prioritizing bandwidth and minimizing latency. I think this card will appeal to a wide range of PC gamers where every second (and every millisecond for that matter) counts. For the gamer always looking for an edge in competitive play, this is something to keep an eye out for. Alienware fans should be pleased. [READ MORE]

New first person shooter MMO from Aeria Games begins closed beta

by: Kyle - posted: 5/22/2012 1:28 PM - Add a Comment
Born to Fire is a new MMO in a sub-genre that rarely gets attention in a market consumed with World of Warcraft and clones of the successful online game. Swords and axes in your typical MMO are replaced with an aresenal of firearms in a setting reminscient of the Cold War. The game offers player classes with various options in firearms and playstyles. For the FPS fan, this may be something worth looking into if you're looking to try something different from Call of Duty or Halo. [READ MORE]

XCOM: Enemy Unknown release date revealed

by: Nathaniel - posted: 5/22/2012 12:29 PM - Add a Comment
I've never been a big PC gamer.  I've only ever owned a handful (the last one was Star Wars: Battlegrounds), and I've never came close to owning a real gaming PC.  So for me, the hullabaloo surrounding XCOM: Enemy Unknown is similar to a child hearing their parents argue about life insurance in the next room.  I don't get it, and I'll probably never get it because maybe I'm just not meant to get it.

So, while I can't offer up any resounding meta-perspectives on the game itself, I can give you the just announced release date for XCOM: Enemy Unknown (October 9, 2012), and I can show you the following video.



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News Roundup - 05/21/2012

by: Jeremy - posted: 5/22/2012 8:13 AM - Add a Comment

Violet defeats Symbol to become MLG Spring Arena 2 Starcraft II champion

by: Russell - posted: 5/21/2012 10:37 PM - Add a Comment
After three days ot intense competition, MLG has crowned a new Starcraft II champion at the Spring Arena 2: Korean player Violet.  This not only secures Violet $10,000, but also a guaranteed spot at MLG's Spring Championship in Anaheim, CA. next month.  Fellow Korean Symbol took 2nd place with a $6,000 prize, and the third place prize of $3,600 went ot French player Stephano.  I tend to have a hard time following Starcraft II because I'm not that good of a player, but I'd love to see the Spring Championship next month.

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Guns of Icarus Online trailer highlights closed beta

by: Travis - posted: 5/21/2012 2:00 PM - Add a Comment
It's difficult not to love steampunk and airships, both bring such wonderful memories to mind. Fortunately, Muse Games has released a trailer for their upcoming airship-warfare game, Guns of Icarus Online, that showcases a variety of recorded footage from its recently held closed beta. In Guns of Icarus Online, gamers join crews upon airships that battle the skies for supremacy. Roles available for gamers include captain, engineer, and gunner, with each requiring cooperation among team members to achieve victory.

In the span of their recent beta test from May 11 to 13, the number of matches totaled over 200 with around 7,000 airship parts crashing to the ground. The next round of beta testing will start on May 25. Visit the official Guns of Icarus Online website for further information.


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Aliens: Colonial Marines reveals release date

by: Nathaniel - posted: 5/21/2012 1:51 PM - Add a Comment
Well it seemed like maybe it was never going to happen, but today SEGA gave us a release date for the Gearbox Software (Brothers in Arms, Borderlands) developed videogame entry in the fully canonized Aliens universe.  Aliens: Colonial Marines is set for release on February 12, 2013.  

Picking up after the events of Aliens, the Colonial Marines return to the site of the film's slaughter and quickly find themselves wishing they just went to dental school like their mothers' wanted.  Seriously, of all the games with space marines, Aliens: Colonial Marines features what must be the least glamorous.  There's no saving the universe, or even saving the planet; they're simply trying not to get ripped to shreds by vicious phallus monsters with acid-blood.  

Now enjoy watching said space marines get ripped to shreds by vicious phallus monsters with acid-blood.  (And yes, I know that they're actually called xenomorphs, but has any movie alien ever had a duller name than "xenomorph?") 


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Now Loading for the week of May 20, 2012: Future is Now Edition

by: Jeremy - posted: 5/21/2012 10:00 AM - Add a Comment
I guess that we can continue on the track laid last week in terms of releases; this week is packed as well! Ubisoft is finally ready to release the latest installment in the Ghost Recon series and Capcom is ready to check in with a new franchise in the form of Dragon’s Dogma. Sega is checking into the PlayStation Network with a variety of classic titles including a few entries from the Wonder Boy series.

Surely you can find something to love in this week’s list...

5/20/2012
  • Mario Tennis Open for Nintendo 3DS

5/22/2012
  • Alex Kidd in Miracle World for PlayStation Network
  • Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock for PlayStation Network
  • Dragon’s Dogma for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
  • Men in Black III: Alien Crisis for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii
  • The Revenge of Shinobi for PlayStation Network
  • Sorcery for PlayStation 3
  • Table Top Tanks for PlayStation Vita (PSN)
  • Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
  • Wonder Boy in Monster Land for PlayStation Network
  • Wonder Boy in Monster World for PlayStation Network
5/23/2012
  • Joy Ride Turbo for Xbox Live Arcade

Weekend News Roundup - 05/20/2012

by: Jeremy - posted: 5/21/2012 9:30 AM - Add a Comment
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Darksiders 2: Death Strikes again

by: Nathaniel - posted: 5/20/2012 1:40 PM - Add a Comment
Last week, we told you about Death's story.  Today we've got Death kicking ass with the aid of his mythological scythe and horse.  Darksiders 2 will take players on a journey with Death as he tries to clear his brother's name.  I think we can assume Darksiders 2 will be the same mix of hack-n-slash combat with puzzle ideas ripped from the pages of gaming's past as the first one.


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Quantum Conundrum kicks off its PSA series

by: Sean Colleli - posted: 5/19/2012 10:55 PM - Add a Comment
Quadrwangle Productions and Square-Enix have a pretty clever way of marketing their upcoming dimension-shifting action platformer, Quantum Conundrum. As you might have heard the game is being designed by Kim Swift, team lead on Portal, but the game is also being advertised with retro PSA-style videos that resemble old videotape recovered from the 90s or something. The first video goes into the concept of time, how it is relative, and how that all goes out the window once you get full control over time in the game.

I'm really curious about this one. I love dimension-twisting puzzlers like the stuff in Portal, but I quickly tired of GlaDOS and her passive-aggressive whining constantly interrupting the puzzles. In any case, these games show what is possible when developers think outside the ultra-realistic CoD-box and realize "this is video game land. I'm not constrained by the laws of physics. I can do whatever the hell I want."


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Fourth edition of Hope News Times

by: Mike - posted: 5/18/2012 6:19 PM - Add a Comment
The Hope News Times has released a fourth edition paper providing insight into peculiar happenings in the South Dakota town. In recent news, a worker at the local mechanics has suffered a curious accident that has left police dumbfounded.

Although Agent 47, the returning protagonist of Hitman: Absolution is not exactly mentioned, the suspicious band-aid that the bald culprit is sporting in the screen shot below suggest the death was far from an accident…

To see the entire front page of the fourth edition of the Hope News Times, click here.


Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and GUNNAR bundle

by: Mike - posted: 5/18/2012 6:14 PM - Add a Comment
From May 22 until June 5, Best Buy will be offering a $40 discount on Ghost Recon: Future Soldier when purchased in a bundle with select GUNNAR eyewear sets. A limited edition Future Soldier set will allow for interchangeable temples to celebrate the partnership further.

The eyewear supposedly reduces eye strain, which could be helpful for addicting games that require extended play time, so for Tom Clancy fanatics, these glasses could be just the thing for the upcoming release from Ubisoft.


Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage released today

by: Russell - posted: 5/18/2012 6:06 PM - Add a Comment
Independent game company Gamepires has released their first game today; Gas Guzzlers: Combat Carnage.  To celebrate the launch, Gamepires has provide a new launch trailer that gives a little glimpse into customizing a car (including upgrading the car's OEM parts) and some of the action out on a course.  I don't know about anyone else, but the game kind of reminds me of the N64 game Penny Racers, just with mostly gatling guns.  I'm not sure if other weapons are available, but that would be awesome.

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New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 trailer for Face Off mode

by: Kyle - posted: 5/18/2012 11:52 AM - Add a Comment
With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's 2nd DLC debuting on May 22nd, here's a little something to hold you over.


Are you excited yet? I am!

Face Off is shaping up to be the mode to throw down and really show off your tactical skills. Wanting to go toe to toe to prove who's better? Do you feel you and your battle buddy are an unstoppable force to be reckoned with? I'm looking forward to getting my hands on this new DLC to freshen up my Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 experience. Its just a few days away.
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