2K Games and Firaxis Games today announced that a Civilization V free weekend has begun on Steam, which will run through May 27th 1:00pm PDT. “As part of the celebration of the upcoming release of the expansion pack, Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings, the entire Civilization V franchise will be 75% off on [...] Continue Reading »
Rockstar Games today released the system requirements for Max Payne 3, the upcoming next installment in the dark shooter series. The surprising spec is the 35GB of space, which is hopefully a good thing (high-res cut-scenes, textures, etc.). Also, there isn’t an explanation for the high range of the specifications – they seem to go [...] Continue Reading »
In a strange coincidence I started playing The Darkness II at about roughly the same time I started Alan Wake. The plots in each game revolve heavily on light and darkness, which is really just a play on the classic good vs. evil conflict. In Alan Wake the protagonist uses light as a weapon to [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games today released a new trailer for Spec Ops: The Line, highlighting more of the multiplayer portion of the upcoming shooter. “Spec Ops: The Line unfolds within the destroyed opulence of Dubai. Once the playground for the world’s wealthiest elite, Dubai has fallen victim to a series of cataclysmic sandstorms. The city’s ultramodern architecture [...] Continue Reading »
A new heavy hitters video for BioShock Infinite was released today, giving viewers more of a look at the upcoming next installment in the series by Irrational Games. “In this second episode of our Heavy Hitter series, we go back to the very first enemy most fans saw in the BioShock Infinite announcement trailer: the [...] Continue Reading »
2K Today released a new trailer for Spec Ops: The Line, the upcoming revival of the old shooter series. “Spec Ops: The Line unfolds within the destroyed opulence of Dubai. Once the playground for the world’s wealthiest elite, Dubai has fallen victim to a series of cataclysmic sandstorms. The city’s ultramodern architecture lies half-buried under [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games and Irrational games today announced the North American release date for BioShock Infinite, which will be October 16th, 2012. The international release date will be October 19th. “BioShock Infinite puts players in the role of Booker DeWitt, a hard-bitten former Pinkerton agent, together with the revolutionary AI companion, Elizabeth. The two struggle to [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games, Gearbox, and Valve today announced that the PC version of Borderlands 2 will ship with Steamworks. “Currently in development by Gearbox Software, Borderlands 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed four-player cooperative shooter-looter that combined intense first-person mayhemwithrole-playing gameplay. Borderlands 2 players will enjoy the benefits of Steamworks features, such as Steam [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games announced yesterday that The Darkness II has been shipped and is now available at North American retailers and on digital distribution portals. The game ships internationally on the 10th. “The Darkness II introduces a new combat mechanic through Quad-Wielding, allowing players to slash, grab, and throw objects and enemies with two Demon Arms [...] Continue Reading »
A demo for The Darkness II was released on Steam today, giving players a chance to try out the upcoming FPS by Digital Extremes. “Embrace the Darkness and download the demo now! In this specially-constructed demo, experience the gripping and brutal journey of Jackie Estacado, head of a New York crime family and wielder of [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games today announced that BioShock Infinite will feature a new 1999 Mode, which is intended to give players a more demanding experience with increased focus on specializations and consequences. “1999 Mode is a way of playing designed for gamers who long for the days of games that demanded more of the player. It will [...] Continue Reading »
New screenshots from Max Payne 3 were released today, giving viewers more of a look at the upcoming shooter sequel. "The award-winning Max Payne franchise put players in the role of Max Payne, a hard-boiled New York City detective with a penchant for violence, out to avenge the death of his family. The latest installment [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games today announced XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a new strategy game in development by Firaxis based on the classic original, which is scheduled to be released next fall. "XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be instantly recognizable to fans of the original X-COM, while breaking new ground in strategy games for today’s console and Windows PC gamers. [...] Continue Reading »
Four new screenshots for Max Payne 3 were released today, giving viewers a look at a few of the weapons in the upcoming sequel. "The award-winning Max Payne franchise put players in the role of Max Payne, a hard-boiled New York City detective with a penchant for violence, out to avenge the death of his [...] Continue Reading »
2K Games today released a new trailer for The Darkness II, giving viewers a look at the origins of the "Darkness" entity in the game. "This gritty video introduces a new character in The Darkness II – Johnny Powell. He explains The Darkness’ beginnings, how the Darkness has helped to establish Jackie’s role as the [...] Continue Reading »
