PC Game News

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order released a demo for "Cities in Motion", the upcoming transportation simulation that's scheduled to be released on February 22.

"Containing the tutorial mode from the game, the Cities in Motion playable demo covers one in-game year and gives players a tantalizing taste of the fun and addictive gameplay they can expect from the full release.

Cities in Motion sees players develop and operate their own public transport company building a travel network across Vienna, Berlin, Helsinki and Amsterdam using more than 30 different modes of transport including buses, trams, subway trains and water buses."

The 232MB demo is available to download at AtomicGamer, FileShack, Gamer's Hell, or Worthplaying.

SEGA today released a new trailer for "Shogun 2", giving viewers a look at the multiplayer portion of the upcoming strategy sequel by Creative Assembly.

"It is the middle of the 16th century in Medieval Japan. The country, once ruled by a unified government, is now split into many warring clans. The player takes on the role of one Daimyo – the clan leader – and will use military engagements, economics and diplomacy to achieve the ultimate goal: re-unite Japan under his supreme command and become the new Shogun – the undisputed ruler of Japan."

1C Company today released the official "Men of War: Assault Squad" demo, giving players a chance to try out the upcoming RTS.

"The demo features the first level putting players in the heat of the Pacific War, and once they have proven themselves in combat they can play  another skirmish mission in the European Theatre. Men of War: Assault Squad will be available on February 25th, 2011."

The demo is available on Steam and the following mirrors: AtomicGamer, FileShack, Gamer's Hell, GameUpdates (torrent), or Worthplaying.

A new trailer for "RAGE" was released today titled "Untethered", giving viewers more of a look at the new upcoming post-apocalyptic FPS with RPG elements by id Software.

"Featuring intense first-person action, vehicle combat, an expansive world and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id's revolutionary idTech 5 technology, Rage continues the legacy of design studio Id Software in delivering an experience like no other."

Focus Home Interactive today announced "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes", a new installment in the adventure series by Frogwares.

"The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes will immerse gamers in 1898 London as they conduct an incredible investigation. All the evidence suggests our hero is the main suspect in a case involving theft, fraud and double-crossings. Unable to prove his own innocence, Holmes is rapidly losing London's trust as doubt spreads through the city like wildfire. Even Doctor Watson's faith in his friend begins to waver, as the famous detective flees Scotland Yard and raises further suspicion; prowling around at night, destruction of evidence… would Holmes go so far as to commit murder?

The complex and decidedly-mature storyline surrounds a particularly tricky investigation, in which each and every puzzle will challenge both insight and wits! As Sherlock Holmes, players will use the detective's full repertoire: handle and inspect clues, reenact crimes and use the game's new deduction system to draw your own conclusions. Choose your questioning approach to catch characters off guard and gather valuable information. Players are facing an open investigation, and must decide which leads to follow and which to ignore.

You are Sherlock Holmes, and this is your investigation. Live a thrilling adventure and foil an incredible conspiracy! The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Testament of Sherlock is coming soon to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC fall 2011."

Paradox today announced "Naval War: Arctic Circle", an upcoming real-time strategy game by Turbo Tape Games.

"The game is a new maritime RTS that places players at the controls of some of today’s most powerful naval forces, including NATO, the Nordic Alliance, Russia, and the United States. Taking place in the arctic regions of the world, Naval War: Arctic Circle will challenge players as they pass through the world’s deadliest waters vying for dominance and complete control of the arctic seas, allowing commanders to purge enemy forces either above, beneath, or on the ocean surface. Will you be able to reign over the waters?"

Focus Home Interactive today announced "A Game of Thrones: Genesis", a new upcoming strategy game by Cyanide Studios that's scheduled to be released this summer.

"Thanks to a well-developed single player campaign written under supervision of the author George R.R. Martin, "A Game of Thrones – Genesis" immerses you into the heart of the battles and intrigues between the Houses that shaped the Kingdom of Westeros. Live the origins of the A Song of Ice and Fire saga through more than 1000 years of History, and take part in Westeros' founding events and largest battles such as Aegon the Conqueror's invasion on the continent or the War of the Usurper.

In this great strategy game, victory does not necessarily result from brute force. You can choose to use a military approach and besiege your opponents, strangle them in an economical war, or even use dirty tricks and diplomacy to politically crush them. Treachery and deception are everywhere, so watch your back and prepare for battle!"

The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-ray releases, and movies opening the week of February 14, 2011.

PC Games:

• Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
  

Movies Opening This Week:

• Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son
• Brotherhood (limited Dallas)
• Even the Rain (limited LA/NYC)
• I Am (limited Portland)
• I Am Number Four
• Immigration Tango (limited LA/NYC)
• Unknown
• Vanishing on 7th Street (limited NYC)

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases:

• Alien Anthology [Blu-Ray]
• All the President's Men [Blu-Ray]
• Around the World in 80 Days: The Complete Epic Mini-Series
• Chaplin – 15th Anniversary ed. [Blu-Ray]
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind [Blu-Ray]
• Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol [Blu-Ray]
• Dungeons and Dragons 2-Movie Collection -set [Blu-Ray]
• Game of Death
• Glorious 39 [Blu-Ray]
• I Spy: The Complete Series – set
• IMAX 3D Bundles – set [Blu-Ray]
• Jason and the Argonauts / Merlin – set
• Kansas City Confidential – combo pack [Blu-Ray]
• Last Tango in Paris [Blu-Ray]
• Moonstruck [Blu-Ray]
• Murphy's Law: Series Three
• Network [Blu-Ray]
• Rain Main [Blu-Ray]
• Summer Wars [Blu-Ray]
• Taggart – set
• The Best of Soul Train – box set
• The Fugitive: The Fourth and Final Season, Vol. Two
• The Stranger [Blu-Ray]
• The Twilight Zone: Season 3 [Blu-Ray]
• Top Gear: Complete Season 14
• Top Gear: Complete Season 15
• Unstoppable [Blu-Ray]
• Waiting for Superman [Blu-Ray]
• White Lion
• William S. Burroughs: A Man Within
• You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger [Blu-Ray]

CCP Games today announced the release of Incursion 1.2 for "EVE Online, updating the game with new enhancements and improvements.

Incursion 1.2 is the thematic successor to Incursion 1.0, which brought a host of changes with the prioritization help of the Council of Stellar Management, a player-elected representative body of EVE's 350,000 pilots. A team of dedicated EVE Online developers have declared war on hundreds of "quality of life" improvements and are working their way through them throughout the Incursion release cycle. Today's release addresses often-requested optimizations including enhancements for clones and jump clones, market improvements, the return of character capturing in game and much more. A full list of improvements can be found here."

DreamCatcher and JoWood today announced that "Painkiller: Redemption", a stand-alone expansion, will be released on February 25.

"The kingdom of heaven is threatened by a ruthless army from hell. Two champions, Daniel and Belial, who we already know as the two previous heroes of the series, combine their forces and join the never-ending battle between good and evil.

Features:

• 7-10 hours playtime
• Transform yourself into a demon once you've collected enough souls!
• Use the occult powers of tarot cards
• More than 6,000 enemies and up to 1,000 monsters on all of the 6 new maps
• Easy to use map editor for your very own Painkiller experience
• Adrenaline pumping soundtrack"

Paradox Interactive today released a new "Cities in Motion" video interview with Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order.

"In the five and half minute video, Hallikainen describes some of the key features and gameplay elements that the development team has implemented in to the game including an underground view for the metro system, a first for a transport simulator. Another area that she says the team has worked hard on is the AI of the citizens that populate the four cities in Cities in Motion. All of them are individuals with names, a job, a place to live and they all have preferences on where they want to travel such as the golf course at the weekend, or going to the stadium to watch the match. The trick for the player is to get to know your citizens to see where they are going and to build your transportation system accordingly."

DreamCatcher, JoWood, and Spellbound Entertainment today announced "Fall of Setarrif", an upcoming stand-alone expansion for "ArcaniA: Gothic 4". The add-on is scheduled to be released on March 25.

"A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby. The nameless hero joins forces with his strongest allies and courageously faces the new menace.

“We will be releasing some exclusive assets earlier on our Facebook page over the next few weeks“, says Manuel Karl, Community Manager JoWooD. “Fans on our page will get a sneak preview and can provide me with direct feedback or ask me any questions they have. Experiencing the story from the point of view of up to four of your allies makes it an exciting experience and has already caused many fans to get intrigued by the Add-On.“

Features:

• 10+ hours of new compelling game play
• Experience and fight as each of your famous allies, utilising their unique skillset
• Battle all new enemies & monsters and hone your combat skills with new items & weapons
• Discover new environments such as jungles, the volcanic mountains, Setarrif & the coastal regions
• Import your character from ArcaniA – Gothic 4 or choose a predefined archetype
• Standalone Add-On"

Valve today released a new Valentine's Day "trailer" for Portal 2.

"The highly anticipated sequel to 2007's Game of the Year, Portal 2 is a hilariously mind-bending adventure that challenges you to use wits over weaponry in a funhouse of diabolical science."

Paradox Interactive today announced "Salem", an upcoming free-to-play MMORPG set in colonial Salem, MA.

"The game focuses on crafting and player colonies as players discover the new world in a sandbox like environment. The game is being developed by the team at Seatribe and is scheduled to go live in 2011 on the Paradox Connect platform.

Salem has already garnered a lot of interest from the gaming community since it was previewed behind closed doors to members of the media in late January. Known for its controversial permanent death feature, an essential game mechanic that introduces risk as players progress in the new world, Salem is a fresh twist on the MMO genre giving players control of their towns in the game and introducing frontier justice in the open Player-versus-Player (PvP) environment."

Paradox Interactive and NeoCore Games today announced the release of the "New Allies" DLC pack for "The Kings' Crusade". In addition, the original game is now 70% off.

"Add an unexpected hero to your stable of noble men with the worthy additions of Lancelot, Joan d’ Arc or Arthur of Brittany.  Explore their special strengths and skills to defeat your arch nemesis.  Utilize the Ayyubid Bowmen for their infamous speed or the Gascon Knights for the might of their swords.  Whether playing as Saracen or Lionheart, you will discover the right combination of allies to find victory in your battle."