PC Game News

The 2 year anniversary date for MMORPG "4Story" is July 7 and several special events are going to be held in-game in the upcoming weeks.

"For last 2 years, Zemi Interactive has been chasing all MMO fans’ dreams and trying to those dreams come true continuously. This July, they are found to be planning to take a short break on bring new dungeons and new tales and distribute unique events and mini game for the reward of fans’ so-called blind love.

Event Details:

1. The Altair and the Vega event!
Period: PST 7th of July~ 21st of July (2weeks)
Details: Collect the event drops (beads, paper, and silk thread) from all fields in Iveria and you can craft special buff items. Moreover, you have an opportunity to craft other kingdom’s armors and weapons, even 38 items.

2. Rock, Scissors, Paper event!
Period: >From 7th of July
Details: Rock, Scissors, Paper NPC will be applied in each village! Bet your game money and beat the event NPC to double your winnings! It’s not all~ you can aim for consecutive winnings to claim many fabulous premium items and even some cash points!

3. Transfer merit points event!
This is a secret event! You will be able to exchange your merit points to buy 4Story Premium points.

4. 38 weapon giveaway event!
Period: >From 7th of July to 6th of Aug.
For all of you who play 200 hours of 4Story and charge 200USD at premium shop of 4Story during the event period will be granted with one 38 performance level weapon of your choice.

For more information, please visit 4story global site : www.global.4story.com"

Square Enix today released new screenshots for "Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days", giving viewers more of a look at the upcoming sequel by IO Interactive.

"Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is a raw and brutal crime shooter designed to take players on an even more intense story experience, following two of gaming's most disturbed criminals, through the gritty Shanghai underworld."

Valve today released the last two demo videos that were displayed at E3.

"The final clips reveal the new "Gel" technologies, Propulsion and Repulsion.

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

Focus Home Interactive released new screenshots and details on the orges and elves, two races that will be included in the upcoming "Blood Bowl: Legendary Edition".

"The "Pro" Elves typify the Elven tradition with speedy, agile, albeit fragile players! And though these Elves are not as fast as the Wood Elves, they are a little more resilient and can sustain a few more blocks than their cousins… only a few more though! Their specialized players make the “Pro” Elves team perfect for an efficient passing game.

On reflection, the Ogres' teams offer the complete opposite when it comes to play style, The Ogres unmatched brutality – and stupidity – is balanced by the smallest and the weirdest Blood Bowl players: the Snotlings. At first sight, these little creatures may seem useless and only worth being stomped on by the opposite team (and that would be a fair evaluation!). Yet, they are essential to help the Ogres to actually win games; especially since the big ones tend to forget they are in the middle of a game when the blood begins to fly!"

Valve today released the next two videos in the E3 demo series that was displayed at E3.

"Valve today released Parts 4 and 5 of the Portal E3 Demo in HD. These clips show off two new gameplay tools: Pneumatic Diversity Vents and the Thermal Discouragement Beams. The bad news is these new puzzle elements can be hazardous to your health. The good news is they're even more hazardous to the health of turrets.

Parts 6 & 7 will be released tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.thinkwithportals.com"

GamesCampus.com today announced that an open beta for "Heroes in the Sky" will launch this Thursday, July 1, at 10AM PST.

"The open beta for the highly-anticipated MMOTPS, (Massively Multiplayer Online Third Person Shooter) WWII flight combat simulator will allow players access to the entire game.  All players are welcome to join in the open beta at https://HIS.GamesCampus.com.

Heroes in the Sky is the highly-anticipated aerial combat game that features hundreds of thrilling war planes and fast-paced action taking place above the battlefields of WWII.  New and existing players are invited to participate in the open beta and gain access to the entire WWII third-person shooter. For more information on the game and to register for an account, visit https://HIS.GamesCampus.com"

Neocore Games today announced that "King Arthur: The Saxons", the first expansion in the series, is scheduled to launch on July 8. In addition, new details on the new diplomacy system were released.

"King Arthur: The Saxons introduces a complex system of diplomacy where you can negotiate with the other significant powers of the Arthurian world. Form alliances with kings, hire mercenaries, send out valuable gifts to ladies, poison the supplies, brake out rebellions in hostile provinces or lure knights to your service. Make treaties with the lords of the Sidhe, send assassins or pay for protection against hired killers.

In King Arthur: The Saxons you can be a true diplomat and strengthen your rule in a dynamically changing political environment. Depending on the nature of the relationship you can make diplomatic offers to the different rulers and factions who fear or respect you. Diplomacy is not only about warfare: you can establish trade agreements or make peace with your enemies, but beware: you still have to pay for the consequences of your actions. Breaking an alliance or a non-aggression treaty will make your reputation drop dramatically and you will soon face new enemies.

If your reputation gets higher, you can convince some of the different factions to send a powerful hero or troops to your army. As the Saxon King, the protector of Christianity you can even convince the Christian kingdoms to join your Holy Crusade against the monstrous tides of the Sidhe.

As a great king, you will also need a lovely wife. Marry one of the four beautiful noble Ladies who can grant different benefits to your kingdom. Earn the gratitude of your chosen bride by organizing a charming feast or performing other actions that will increase her fascination.

Use these diplomatic actions wisely and become the most powerful King in the ancient land of Britannia."

Meridian4 today announced that "ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead" has been shipped to North American retailers and is now available.

"Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is an ultra-realistic military simulator that includes a full campaign, online multiplayer and an intuitive and extremely deep tool set that allows players to create an unlimited amount of content that can be shared with the world.

“Bohemia Interactive has created a franchise property for military enthusiasts and shooter fans,” said Steve Milburn, Marketing Director, of Meridian4.  “Arma 2 is a virtual ‘arsenal in a box’ where players get to deploy the most extensive array of realistically modeled weaponry as they make their way through the single-player campaign, multiplayer combat, or across missions they have created for themselves and their friends.  The possibilities are endless and the value provided is unmatched.”

The action resumes in Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead three years after the conflict in Chernarus that was portrayed in the original Arma 2. A new flashpoint in the Green Sea region heats up and coalition forces led by the US Army are sent to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

In Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead’s all-new single-player and multiplayer campaigns, players will experience new large-scale maps, and new simulation features that include new radio chatter and languages, controllable Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, thermal imaging, decoy flares and smoke screen cover.  Additionally, owners of the original Arma 2 will now be able to utilize Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead’s new weaponry, vehicles and factions in that game’s multiplayer mode, breathing new life into the battle.

Both Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead and Arma 2: Combined Operations are rated M for Mature and are currently available for $39.99 and $49.99, respectively.  For more information on Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, please visit: https://www.arma2.com/arrowhead/arrowhead.html."

Valve released two more HD videos of the demo that was displayed at E3 2010.

"Valve today released Parts 2 and 3 of the Portal E3 Demo in HD. Parts 2 and 3 introduce players to "Excursion Funnels" and "Faith Plates," two of the new mechanics in Portal 2 that may be leveraged for moving objects and yourself though the world.

Parts 4 – 7 will be released throughout the week. For more information, please visit www.thinkwithportals.com"

Kalypso and Akella tody announced that "Disciples III: Renaissance" has gone gold and is scheduled to be released in North America on July 13.

"Disciples III: Renaissance is the next title in the award-winning Disciples series and represents a huge leap forward in the evolution of the turn-based RPG/strategy genre. Building on the successes of the first two games, Disciples III: Renaissance introduces a host of new features as well as the compelling gameplay that made the previous titles so popular.

The game, which features three unique factions squaring off in a quest to capture an artifact of immense power, is set for retail release in North America on July 13, 2010 for Windows PC. For more information about Disciples III: Renaissance, please visit www.disciples3.com."

Electronic Arts and Realtime Worlds today announced that "All Points Bulletin" has been shipped to North American retailers and is now available. The game will be released in Europe on July 1 and in the UK on July 2.

"APB, recently nominated for Best PC Game by 1Up.com at E3 2010, takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcers and brings it to a persistent, open-world, online multiplayer setting in the modern, crime-ridden fictional city of San Paro. Some players achieve notoriety by feeding on the city, its people and its businesses…the Criminals. Some live by a higher code and instead feed on the criminals and their organizations…the Enforcers.

APB is rated 18 by PEGI and M for Mature by the ESRB. APB is available from leading retailers and online from www.apb.com and www.eastore.com at a standard retail price of $49.95. Game includes 50 hours of action gameplay plus unlimited time in APB’s social districts customizing, socializing and trading in the marketplace. Once the 50-hours are up, players have flexibility: top up their game time from as little as $6.99 for an additional 20 hours, or opt to purchase a 30-day unlimited package for only $9.99 with discounts available for 90 and 180 days. APB also provides avenues for accomplished gamers or creators to earn rewards for their creativity and subsidize their ongoing costs with their in-game efforts.

For more information on APB, please visit www.apb.com"

The list of new PC game releases, DVD and Blu-Ray releases, and movies opening the week of June 28, 2010.

PC Games:

• APB: All Points Bulletin
• ARMA II: Operation Arrowhead
• Lego Harry Potter
• Sniper: Ghost Warrior
• Singularity

Movies Opening This Week:

• Love Ranch
• The Last Airbender
• The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

DVD and Blu-Ray Releases:

• Creation
• Days of Thrills & Laughter
• Don McKay [Blu-Ray]
• Eureka: Season 3.5
• Everlasting Moments [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray]
• Hot Tub Time Machine [Blu-Ray]
• Kill Switch [Blu-Ray]
• Mad About You: The Complete Fourth Season
• Michael Jackson – A Fan's Collection – set
• Navy vs. the Night Monsters
• New York Confidential
• Night Train to Munich
• Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief [Blu-Ray]
• Plain Truth
• Predator – Ultimate Hunter Ed. [Blu-Ray]
• Say Hello to Yesterday
• Stolen [Blu-Ray]
• The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo: The Complete Series
• The Closer: The Complete Fifth Season
• The Crazies [Blu-Ray]
• The Drive From Clausen's Pier
• The Leopard [Criterion Collection Blu-Ray]
• The White Ribbon [Blu-Ray]
• Uncle Sam [Blu-Ray]
• Victory at Sea – Deluxe Ed. [Blu-Ray]
• Warehouse 13: Season One
• Warlords
• When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors

Activision today announced that "Singularity", the new first-person shooter by Raven Software, has been shipped to retailers worldwide.

"Published by Activision and created by acclaimed developer Raven Software, who is celebrating their 20th anniversary in videogames, SINGULARITY, throws players into the heart of a conspiracy that sends players hurtling through time.

"SINGULARITY seamlessly combines a heart-racing, story-driven experience with epic sci-fi combat and gameplay," said Brian Raffel, studio director, Raven Software.  "This new title reflects our heartfelt passion to bring an all-new, fresh experience to the first person action community.  We can't wait to take the action online!"

Thrust onto the mysterious Russian island base of Katorga-12, filled with Cold War secrets that threaten time itself, players must fight their way through an ever-shifting environment, haunted by time-ravaged creatures and mysteries. Armed with an arsenal of high-powered weapons and the Time Manipulation Device, players must contend with sudden time waves that hurl them back and forth between 1955 and the present day. In addition to a story-driven narrative, SINGULARITY offers players a unique multi-player experience, where Russian Special Forces with individual powers take on a team of creatures from another time including the powerful Radion, the gravity-defying Phase Tick and the time-altering Zek.

SINGULARITY is developed by Raven Software and is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB due to blood and gore, intense violence and strong language. SINGULARITY is available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $59.99, and Windows PC for a suggested retail price of $49.99. For more information visit: https://www.singularity-game.com/"

Valve today released part 1 of an HD version of the demo video that was on display for "Portal 2" at E3. This is 1 of 7 videos and Valve will be releasing the rest throughout the week.

"Part 1 introduces players to Wheatley, a Personality Sphere and one of the new characters in the game. Parts 2 – 7 will be released throughout this week. For more information, please visit www.thinkwithportals.com"

Electronic Arts released a new developer diary video for "Need for Speed World", giving viewers a look at the upcoming MMO racing title by EA Black Box.

"Need for Speed World brings together best in class action racing with an unparalleled social experience. Players can compete against any one of their friends, family or pick from thousands of top ranked players to challenge in intense online battles and police pursuits across 150 miles of sprawling open world. Need for Speed World combines new content with the most popular cities from Need for Speed Most Wanted and Need for Speed Carbon to create the biggest, most exciting race world ever released in the Need for Speed universe."