PC Game News

Codemasters today released the first gameplay video for "Operation Flashpoint: Red River", giving viewers a look at Bohemia Interactive's upcoming next chapter in the series.

"As the back-story to the conflict unfolds, US Marines are shown protecting convoys, sweeping through urban areas and engaging enemy forces. When guns are drawn, pins are pulled and talking stops, Tajikistan becomes a bloody battlefield carved up by insurgents fighting guerrilla war from the shadows and the conventional might of the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA).

In addition to setting the scene for Operation Flashpoint: Red River, the video also shows some of the many visual improvements which make this the best looking Operation Flashpoint game ever. From newly captured animations, enhanced vehicle interiors and atmospheric colour grading to digital distortion and other camera effects, every part of graphics, animations and VFX have been improved or designed from the ground-up to immerse players in the theatre of war."

The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-Ray releases, and movies opening the week of November 22, 2010.

PC Games:

• Football Manager 2011
  
• Poker Night at the Inventory

Movies Opening This Week:

• Burlesque
• Faster
• Love and Other Drugs
• Tangled
• The King's Speech (limited)

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases:

• 12 Men of Christmas
• 7th Heaven: The Final Season
• America Lost and Found: The BBS Story [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray]
• Batman Beyond: The Complete Series – limited ed. set
• Beauty and the Beast – 2 disc diamond ed.
• Countdown to Zero [Blu-Ray]
• Dakota/In Old California/Dark Command/Takes a Chance – 4 film set
• Deadwood: The Complete Series [Blu-Ray]
• Eat Pray Love [Blu-Ray]
• Flame of Barbary Coast/Santa Fe Stampede/Westward Ho/The Fighting Kentuckian – 4 film set
• Flipped [Blu-Ray]
• I'm Still Here [Blu-Ray]
• Luther
• Madea's Big Happy Family: The Play
• Murder, She Wrote: The Complete 12th Season
• Space Precinct
• Strictly Ballroom – special ed. set
• Super Spook
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day / Total Recall – set [Blu-Ray]
• The Complete Metropolis [Blu-Ray]
• The Disappearance of Alice Creed [Blu-Ray]
• The Expendables [Blu-Ray]
• The Hound of the Baskervilles
• The Hunting Party [Blu-Ray]
• The Pillars of the Earth
• The Winning Season
• The Wright Brothers – set
• Wagon Train- The Complete Season Two
• Who?

Paradox Interactive today announced the release of the Allies DLC for "Lionheart: Kings' Crusade". In addition, the game's price has been cut to $29.99.

"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. "

Blizzard Entertainment today announced events for the launch of "World of Warcraft: Cataclysm" on December 6.

"Starting on the night of December 6, key retail partners in the US, Canada, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the region of Taiwan will welcome gamers who want to be among the first to purchase and play Cataclysm. Members of the World of Warcraft development team will be on hand at each of the events to meet with players and sign their copies of the expansion.

In the US, the launch event will take place at the Fry's Electronics located at 10800 Kalama River Avenue in Fountain Valley, Calif., starting at 9:00 p.m. PST on December 6. Gamers will enjoy an exciting evening of entertainment before the expansion goes on sale at midnight, including a dance contest showcasing players' favorite moves from the game and featuring great prizes for the winning competitors. There will also be an exclusive live performance by The Artist Formerly Known As Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain, Blizzard's in-house and in-game band. For further details on each of the global launch events, visit www.blizzard.com/company/events/cataclysm-midnight-openings.html#summary. In addition to the official US launch event, other retail locations around the country will open at midnight to support gamers looking to pick up their copy of the expansion the moment it goes live. Please check with your local retailers for further details. "

Tripwire Interactive today released new screenshots from "Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad", giving viewers more of a look at the upcoming sequel.

"Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is the follow-up to Tripwire’s original hit multiplayer PC title, Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, which has gone on to sell nearly half a million units since launch. This time, the game will feature a greatly expanded multi-player experience, with multiple new game modes, a complete first person cover system, destructible terrain, enhanced weapon mechanics and realistic WWII combat made truly accessible. In addition, the game will feature single-player and co-op game modes, allowing the player to play a full campaign from the Russian and, for the first time in a first person shooter, from the German point of view. Tripwire’s renowned weapon handling improved even further, with new features and sounds. And tanks created with fully-operational 3D interiors, hugely enhancing the original game’s vehicle experience.

For more information visit www.heroesofstalingrad.com."

Paradox and Arrowhead Games today announced a closed beta for "Magicka", the upcoming action adventure game based on Norse mythology.

"How do you apply for beta access?

1. Snap a photo of yourself in a Magicka Robe (bath robe, smoking robe, house robe, Snuggie- whatever works!)
2. “Like” the Magicka fan page on Facebook –  www.facebook.com/magickagame
3. Post the photo on the Facebook page wall. Don’t be shy!

When you have posted a Robe-image at the facebook-page, you have a chance to get a place in the limited closed beta. If you are one of the winning wizards selected for a place in the Closed Beta, you will receive a confirmation within 2-3 weeks.

About Magicka:
You might have thought heroes in fantasy games are all knights and warriors, ey? In fact the best ones are those wise and whacky wizards. That will torch you with a large amount of friendly fire in multiplayer.  Bear witness to the many regal aspects of gameplay in Magicka. Save the world from doom as a co-op effort of four or single handedly using a fully dynamic spell system. Prepare to defeat the evil wizard as you wreak havoc and devastation on the minions of darkness. Experience a world of grand fantasy like never before!

Valve today announced a new feature on Steam called "Recommended For You" that features games based on previous purchases.

"The "Recommended For You" services on Steam are designed to help gamers discover new games and DLC based upon their tastes and recent purchases, as well as games recommended by friends.

Recommendations will appear both on the "Recommended For You" pages as well as in your Steam Community News Blotter. In addition, individual game pages will now include Recommendation info, providing gamers with even more information on the 1,200-plus titles available on Steam.

For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com"

GOG.com today announced that the site is now taking pre-orders for "The Witcher 2", the upcoming follow-up to the critically acclaimed RPG by CDProjekt.

"The announcement, which was made during the CD Projekt Autumn Conference, brings an incredible one-time offer of a 100% DRM-free title, fair worldwide pricing, and exclusive additional content to GOG.com users.

Starting immediately, GOG.com is accepting free pre-orders for The Witcher 2 Digital Premium Edition.  “Part of what makes pre-ordering The Witcher 2 on GOG.com such an incredible deal is that it won't cost you a penny, and you'll get instant, free access to unreleased music from the soundtrack, HD wallpapers, avatars, and behind-the-scenes photos of the development team at work,” said Guillaume Rambourg, Managing Director of GOG.com. “No other retailer has this exclusive content that we're offering on GOG for our preorder, and no other retailer has our GOG.com Fair Price Package either. Whether you're a fan of the Witcher franchise or just looking for the easiest place to pre-order The Witcher 2 on the Internet, GOG.com's unbeatable offer is something you should be sure to check out.”

The game is scheduled for release on or around May 17, 2011, and is priced at €49.99 for EU citizens, £34.99 GBP for UK citizens, and $49.99 USD for the rest of the world."

Soldak Entertainment today announced "Din's Curse: Demon War", the first expansion in the RPG series.

"The demons of Aleria are furious! After the 4th Great War and necromancer Ciglio's death, the undead horde has been causing utter chaos, attacking everything that moves… even demons. Demonkind were quite happy when Serina, a human city, was overrun, but that was before thousands of human zombies poured into Kraval, slaughtering the huge demon city. Thus began the Demon War. Demons of all kinds are fighting back. They're hunting down and killing any undead they find. Oh, and they blame the humans for this entire mess. For spite, they razed Serina to the ground even though it was already deserted.

As a servant of the mighty Din, it's your responsibility to safeguard humans from danger. This was a hard task before. Do you have what it takes to save humankind from the Demon War?

Din's Curse: Demon War is scheduled to be released in the 4th quarter of 2010, however it will be released when it's done. For more information about Din's Curse head over to https://www.soldak.com/Dins-Curse/Overview.html"

As promised yesterday, a new gameplay trailer for "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" has been released, giving viewers more of a look at the anticipated upcoming sequel by Eidos Montreal. Is it just me or is this looking a lot like the "Metal Gear" series?

"In DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. "

Everyone should know by now that Valve's release dates are never set in stone, so it shouldn't be a surprise that "Portal 2" has been pushed to the end of April.

"This two month slip not only marks the shortest delay in Valve's proud tradition of delays, it represents the approaching convergence of Valve Time and Real Time. Though this convergence spells doom for humanity, it will not affect the new Portal 2 release date.
 
For more information, please visit www.thinkwithportals.com"

A new screenshot for "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" has been released today, which apparently contains hints about an upcoming gameplay trailer that will be released in the next few days. The image was titled The Icarus.

"In DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes."

Paradox and NeoCore today announced "King Arthur: The Druids", the next expansion in the series.

"Set during the events of its predecessor King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame, this latest expansion features a stand-alone story with a vastly different ruler. Featuring a new campaign with over thirty hours of gameplay, this expansion requires you to challenge and discover your might. With new customizable features, set your own goals and determine the importance of magic in the world.  King Arthur: The Druids features a complete, new gaming experience with a free sandbox mode where objectives are merely strategic goals, not compulsory elements of the game.  With this new found freedom, can you ensure a victory for King Ryon and restore the reign of the Old Faith?

Scheduled for releases in Q4, 2010, the expansion King Arthur: The Druids is a digital download only release and will be available on all leading digital distribution platforms.

The expansion King Arthur: The Druids will require the base game King Arthur – The Role-playing Wargame for play."

Nexon released the launch trailer for "Vindictus" titled "The Way Out", which highlights the game's physics.

"Recently launched, Vindictus is a physics-based action online role-playing game that combines stunning visuals with high-speed combat and uses a modified Source Engine™.

Players can choose one of three characters – Lann, the dual sword wielding character; Fiona, the sword and shield bearer; and Evie, the powerful mage character – to destroy Fomors and defeat deadly boss monsters featured in the new trailer.

For more information on Vindictus, go to www.vindictus.com."

The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-Ray releases, and movies opening the week of November 15, 2010.

PC Games:

• Create
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
• Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Movies Opening This Week:

• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
• Made in Dagenham (limited)
• The Next Three Days
• White Material (limited NYC)

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases:

• Avatar
• Bing Crosby: The Television Specials Vol. 2
• Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of the Kitty Galore [Blu-Ray]
• Clash of the Titans [Blu-Ray]
• Cooper's Christmas
• Disney's A Christmas Carol
• Gangland: Complete Season Six
• Glee: Season 1 Giftset
• Heroes: The Complete Series
• It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas
• Modern Times [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray]
• Mrs. Miracle
• Mutiny on the Bounty [Blu-Ray]
• Open Season [Blu-Ray]
• Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection – Ultimate Collector's Ed. [Blu-Ray]
• Perry Mason: Season Fie, Vol. 2
• RoboGeisha [Blu-Ray]
• Sherlock Jr. / Three Ages – Ultimate Ed.
• The Andy Williams Collection – set
• The Complete Metropolis [Blu-Ray]
• The Kids Are All Right
• The Last Airbender [Blu-Ray]
• The Night of the Hunter [Blu-Ray]
• The Office: Digital Shorts Collection
• The Polar Express [Blu-Ray]
• The Tournament
• The Tournament [Blu-Ray]
• The Tudors: The Fourth and Final Season
• Wycliffe: Series 5