New Screens, Gameplay Video For MechWarrior Online

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Andrew Minott

Piranha Games has released a new gameplay teaser for their upcoming multiuplayer PC title MechWarrior Online, as well as sending along some screen shots showcasing the Mech Lab feature. The Mech Lab is where you will manage and customize your walking death machines in between matches, adjusting their weapon loadouts, defenses, and more. Check out the new media after the jump!

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CD Projekt Red Hiring For an “RPG in a brand new setting”

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Daniel Shannon

A quick glance by CD Project Red’s website reveals that they are hiring people for two RPGs. One is listed as an “RPG in a dark fantasy world” while the other is an “RPG in a brand new setting.” The first has a sword icon while the second has a lovely little handgun as the icon.  Does this mean that CD Projekt will make a modern day RPG akin to Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines or Alpha Protocol? We’re betting “yes.” You can see the full list of open positions here, but you will probably have to move to Poland in

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Iron Front – Liberation 1944 Wehrmacht screens released

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Daniel Shannon

Last week Deep Silver and X1 Software/AWAR released some Soviet themed screenshots from their upcoming tactical shooter Iron Front – Liberation 1944. This week they’ve released some screenshots depicting the other side of the coin: the Wehrmacht. If you feel the need to put the hurt on some Bolsheviks, then you can pick this game up on the 25th. In the meantime, you can see some of Germany’s finest in action after the jump.

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Street Fighter X Tekken Crosses Assaults PC

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Capcom’s latest fighting mashup Street Fighter X Tekken has been released for download for Windows PC the publisher confirmed this morning via press release. The game is already availabe on Gamers Gate and should be on Steam in due time. At the time of writing this does not appear to be the case however. The Windows version of Street Fighter X Tekken includes the full roster of 38 characters that were featured in the Xbox 360 and PS3 releases from earlier this year. New to the PC version is the ability to play in 3D. Capcom also says that the

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Port Royale 3 Walkthrough # 3 Released

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Kaylpso Media have released a brand new 9 minute long walkthrough video for their Caribbean economy simulator Port Royale 3. This video shows you the varying activities and statistics you’ll find in each of the cities on the game’s map. You’ll also learn what it is like to climb through the ranks of the mercantile system  and how to deal with the different countries governments through councilors and viceroys. Port Royale 3 looks to offer a strong amount of customization in regards to business placements, trade routes and other matters of business. The economic minded amongst us will want to

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Winter is Coming-The Game of Thrones RPG

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Eric Bastelak

So I’ve been a fan of Song of Ice and Fire for a long time. I completed the first book because someone wanted me to be in their pen and paper role playing game. Oh man did I fall in love with the universe, unfortunately the game fell through and I’ve had a hard time tracking down copies of the remaining books. Then HBO happened,

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Marvel’s Avengers Assemble On Wii-U & Xbox 360

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Ubisoft and Marvel Studios announced yesterday that they will be bringing the Marvel’s The Avengers, holder of the world’s largest opening weekend ever, to home consoles sometime soon. Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth will be a motion based action title for both the Xbox 360 Kinect and Nintendos upcoming Wii-U. Battle for Eath will feature environments, characters and scenes lifted right from the film. Ubisoft promises that the game will feature 20 different characters including Iron Man, Hulk, Captian America and Thor as well as other heroes/villans that did not appear in Marvel’s latest comic book film.

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ARMA 2: Combined Operations Contest

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Daniel Shannon

First off, Ray has until 5PM CST today to claim his prize from Monday’s contest. After that, we’re giving the prize out via our steam group. Today we’ll be giving out two codes for a free copy of Arma 2: Combined Operations from Bohemia Interactive’s online store. To enter the contest read the scenario below and describe how you would tackle it. The winners will be announced in a post on Monday. You may read the scenario after the jump.

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Latest NPD Numbers: Games & Hardware Sales Down 32%

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The latest sales numbers for the month of April have been released for the United States thanks to the NPD numbers. Cutting through all of the data it is apparent that both games and hardware sales have stayed slow in 2012. In a year where the PS Vita had very slow traction in Japan and major games like Street Fighter X Tekken failed to perform is there still a silver lining?

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Keep The Flashlight Close, It’s Dark

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Andrew Minott

Kaypso Media has announced DARK, a techo-style vampire stealth/action game, coming in early 2013 for PC and Xbox 360. DARK puts players in the role of a vampire “out to discover the secrets of the mysterious global GeoForge Corporation.” I bet they’re nefarious. The game will include RPG elements, allowing you to customize your character and attack the challenges of the game as you see fit. Check out the jump to get more information and some early screenshots!

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Dishonored Release Date Set

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Daniel Shannon

Bethesda Softworks has just announced a release date for Arkane Studios’ upcoming title Dishonored. Inhabitants of North America can pick up this up on October 9, 2012. Unfortunately, those souls who chose to be born outside of North America will have to wait until October 12th, 2012. If you aren’t familiar with Dishonored, it’s a first person game set in a steam punk world. You’ll play Corvo, the former bodyguard of a dead Empress. Framed for her death, you are on the lam and assassinating everyone who could have possibly been involved. This might not clear your name, but at

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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier DLC Announced

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Andrew Minott

Ubisoft announced the first DLC pack for upcoming Ghost Recon: Future Soldier today, titled the Arctic Strike Map Pack. This pack promises to include “new multiplayer maps, a new multiplayer mode, a new Guerrilla Mode co-op map, and six additional weapons.” Arctic Strike is slated for a July 3 launch, and will cost 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 on PSN.

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Crusader Kings 2 Giveaway

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Daniel Shannon

Today we’re going to give away three copies of Crusader Kings 2, the grand strategy game that focuses as much on family drama as it does on conquest, managing vassals, and painting the map your [county, duchy, kingdom,Empire]’s color. The codes, provided by Paradox interactive, will be posted either on our twitter, in our articles, or on our steam group. This comes on top of whatever we’re giving out on Facebook today. Read on for instructions on how to activate the code on Steam and a brief After Action Report of my latest game of Crusader Kings 2.

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Wolfenstein 3D 20th Anniversary Browser Game!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jesse Lord

Halt, dog! I still remember the very first time that I heard those words when I was at a friend’s house.  He wanted to show me this awesome game called Wolfenstein 3D and I had no idea what I was getting into.  There are few games that really mark the beginning of a movement and set the stage for others to come after them, and Wolfenstein 3D is exactly one such game.  So it is with great pleasure that I can report, via an email from one of my delightful contacts over at Bethesda, that there is a browser-based version

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