Here is a new trailer for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare haunted attraction, which opens next month at the LA Fairgrounds in Pomona, CA. Recently, we were able to interview the main designer of the attraction so be sure to check that out as well for more info.
Activision and Treyarch have released the official Call of Duty: Ghosts single player campaign trailer.
Kirkland, WA (Sept 10, 2013) Tabletop miniatures games are not known for their ease-of-play. The creators of BattleTech, MageKnights and HeroClix at Harebrained Schemes are hoping to change the way that miniatures board games are played with Golem Arcana. Today, the company started a new Kickstarter campaign for Golem Arcana, a digitally-enhanced miniatures game that eases play with pre-painted Golem figures and an app that can be downloaded to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets serving as the game’s rule book and referee all in one. By removing tabletop miniatures gaming’s long startup time, friction, and other clutter, Golem Arcana lets players focus on the fun of sitting around the table with friends and family playing a strategic miniatures game with a deep story and complex gameplay.
With Golem Arcana, Harebrained Schemes is introducing the next generation of tabletop miniatures games. Harebrained Schemes has created a TDI (tabletop digital interface) stylus that with one touch can identify a character and a region on the board, and via Bluetooth, display and track their characteristics and status on a mobile device through a mobile app. The stylus is the first seamless connection between the physical tabletop and the connected digital world, matching physical Golems on the board with virtual Golem Knights and Ancient Ones in the app. Though the Golem Arcana game and story are deep and sophisticated, this digital enhancement allows for the game to move quickly and makes it accessible to a wide audience – all of the game stats and record keeping is handled by the game’s TDI stylus and mobile App.
In addition to easing gameplay, Golem Arcana’s digital enhancement allows for tasks not usually found in tabletop gaming, such as;
· Saving a game at any time — the App knows where all the figures are and what their statuses are.
· Organized Play tournaments are much easier to keep track of because there is no need to manually record or file anything.
· Automatic uploaded game results — Local, regional, and global leaderboards are accurate and timely.
· Data flows down to the App — New scenarios can be added easily and change how the game plays. Scenarios can change victory conditions, the location of resources such as mana or relics, terrain effects, and more.
“Golem Arcana combines the Harebrained Schemes team’s two passions — digital video games and tabletop games,” said Jordan Weisman, founder of Harebrained Schemes. “We chose to bring this game to Kickstarter, because we love the personal connection we had with our players during the making of Shadowrun Returns. This direct connection and feedback motivates us, and helps us to make the best games possible. Over 600 people have already played Golem Arcana at GenCon and PAX this year and their honest reactions told us that Golem Arcana is an exciting leap forward in miniatures gaming.”
Golem Arcana’s game is expandable, as the size of the battles and the number of players increases with additional figures and modular playing boards. Players can go from small skirmishes to epic battles. A typical army would consist of three to six Golem figures, each with an associated Golem Knight, and one or more Ancient Ones to supply supernatural powers. Golems are represented on the game board with pre-painted figures, while the Golem Knights and Ancient Ones are presented in the game as digital characters within the mobile app. The app seamlessly handles the integration of physical and digital characters.
The initial two-player base game will include six fully-painted and assembled Golem figures, six heavy cardboard map tiles, the tabletop digital interface stylus, a quick start rules and lore book, a set of reference cards, and pair of dice. Expansion sets will add more figures, and game boards, allowing for additional players.
10th September, 2013 – Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced the release of Update 8.8 for its MMO action game World of Tanks. European players will be able try the new version on September 11, with North American gamers getting their hands-on with 8.8 starting from September 12. In Korea and APAC, the Update will go live on September 16 and 18, respectively.
Along with a brand new battle arena, Tundra, the latest update enriches the game with a long-awaited branch of Soviet medium tanks ranging from Tier 6 to Tier 8, as well as Object 140 that will join the rankings as the nation’s other top medium tier choice.
Other significant changes include new updates to the German tech tree with the debut of the Tier 4 DW heavy chariot and Tier 6 VK3002 (M) medium tank, the transformation of VK3001H and VK3601H into heavy tanks, and addition of two new Chinese premiums-the Tier 8 T-34-3 medium tank and the 112 Tier 8 heavy tank.
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PARIS — September 10, 2013 — Today at its Digital Days event, Ubisoft® announced the development of two new games in the award-winning Assassin’s Creed® franchise. Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD the high-definition adaptation of the PlayStation® Vita success, arrives on consoles and PC, while Assassin’s Creed® Pirates, dedicated to brutal naval combat inspired by Assassin’s Creed® III, comes to smartphones and tablets.
Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD features unique assassin gameplay mechanics, an immersive Assassin’s Creed storyline, and richly detailed high-definition graphics. Developed by Ubisoft Sofia, Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD is the striking chapter of the pre-American Revolution Assassin’s Creed saga, arriving for the first time as a digital title on Xbox® 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.
The year is 1765. While the seeds of the American Revolution are being sewn in Boston and New York, Spanish forces in the South plot to seize control of Louisiana for the Templars, threatening to forever shift the balance of power in the New World. As Templars secretly take hold of the slave trade in New Orleans, Aveline de Grandpré, an assassin of mixed French and African heritage, stands ready to defend her people. She soon finds herself on an unforgettable journey that will take her from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins. Whether eliminating her enemies with new assassination skills or luring them into cunning traps, Aveline strikes mortal fear into the hearts of those who would stand against freedom.
Taking full advantage of its new hardware, Liberation HD introduces a complete graphical overhaul, re-mastered music and sound effects, a revamped gameplay experience, and new missions that dive deeper into Aveline’s story.
In Assassin’s Creed Pirates, players will explore the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy as Alonzo Batilla, a young and ambitious captain. Manage your crew, upgrade your ship, recruit new crew members and engage in massive real-time naval battles to become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean. Along the way, players will cross paths with Assassins and Templars, as well as famous historical figures including Blackbeard, Bellamy, and Hornigold.
Ubisoft Paris is developing a brand new mobile engine to bring groundbreaking 3D visuals to smartphones and tablets. As players sail the breathtaking moving waters and discover lush islands, they must keep a watchful eye for the wind cycle and the changing weather conditions that will directly impact gameplay.
For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com and facebook.com/assassinscreed.
In my gaming history, I have experienced a lot of unnerving video games. From cautiously sneaking about the first level of Rebellion’s 1999 Aliens vs. Predator, dodging Pyramid Head in Silent Hill, fighting Necromorphs in Dead Space, worried if my companion was infected in 2002’s The Thing video game, and an uncountable array of others. After all that I have played, however, none can come close to the sheer helplessness and claustrophobic atmosphere of Red Barrels new horror title, Outlast. Outlast puts you in the role of a journalist investigating strange occurrences at the Mount Massive Asylum.
Sneaking about the corridors of the asylum is an experience of nerve-frazzling terror. Your character has no weapons of any kind – his only piece of equipment being his night vision camcorder. Your “ammo” for this piece of equipment are AA batteries that you find throughout the game. Run out of battery power and “you’re gonna have a bad time”. Movement in Outlast is surprisingly smooth – whether you character is vaulting over an upside down desk or ducking under a cot to hide from a deranged inmate, the control scheme is simple and effective.
Speaking of inmates, the asylum is now home to a multitude of deranged and disfigured inmates which, while many are in a solitary state of insanity, others will try to inflict harm on you. There are also, larger, darker threats to your well being which we shall not spoil in this review.
Where Outlast amps up its terror to stratospheric heights is in the overall atmosphere of the game. The levels are well-detailed, despite most being very dark, and all look like they are straight out of even Lovecraft’s worst nightmares. Additionally, the game makes great use of your character’s body. When you use Q and E to peek around corners, you can see your right or left hand on the door frame or wall. When you crouch down, you can see your legs and hand steadying yourself. This is also used to further the game’s horror-factor. Can’t say why, though, darn spoilers! 😉
Aside from its atmosphere, Outlast makes great use of visceral gore. This game is bloody as hell, end of story. Additionally, the audio design of Outlast is phenomenal. As you cower inside of a locker, praying that the “monster” inches from the vent holes doesn’t find you, your character whimpers and breathes heavily. It all adds up to an immersing horror experience worthy of praise.
Overall, Outlast is one of the scariest games you will play on your PC. I can only hope that Red Barrels has this one working on an Oculus VR dev kit! We are awarding Outlast a 5 out of 5 stars.
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September 9th, 2013 – Now you are able to build a mini ITX system with enthusiast performance! The EVGA Hadron Air mini ITX chassis was designed to not make any compromises. At a mere 305mm height and 169mm width, the EVGA Hadron Air chassis is extremely small, but capable of holding today’s latest hardware.
With an included 500W Gold rated power supply, support for a full sized graphics card, sleek looks and enthusiast features, the EVGA Hadron Air mini ITX chassis packs a serious punch.
Also, EVGA did not forget about the water-cooling enthusiasts, stay tuned for an EVGA Hadron Hydro with compatibility for aftermarket water cooling!
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Learn more at http://www.evga.com/articles/
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 9, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that the beta tests of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn on the new PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system will start on February 22, 2014. Furthermore, players on the current PlayStation®3 system will be able to migrate to the PlayStation®4 system at no additional cost, when the system is available in North America.
Players who have purchased the PlayStation®3 system version can transition their character data to the PlayStation®4 system to continue their online adventure.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is now available for $39.99 on the PlayStation®3 system and $29.99 for Windows PC. A free 30-day trial is included for new accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99.
More detailed information on the PlayStation®4 system beta tests and the free transition service will be released soon.
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Berlin, Germany – 9th September 2013, Today Effective Evolutions is pleased to announce a KickStarter looking for angel investors and backers to help fund the development of the first person horror-adventure U55 – END OF THE LINE for PC and next generation consoles.
U55 – END OF THE LINE faithfully recreates key Berlin locations, such as the various subway stations, areas of the government district and even the historical underground facilities. Utilising binaural sound effects, the game’s audio’s been especially designed for stereo headsets and with Oculus Rift support, the player will be deeply immersed into the Lovecraftian inspired world.
“For us, Lovecraft was one of the most important things to begin with“, states Malte M. Boettcher, U55’s creative director. “Until now, there have been few video games to cite his works in a direct way. We are going back to everything Lovecraft stands for, putting it into a contemporary video game. Longtime-fans will enjoy the references while newcomers will be gently introduced to one of the greatest sci-fi/fantasy/horror authors of all time. With U55-END OF THE LINE, we bring Lovecraft’s legacy to the modern-day urban setting of Berlin, serving horror fans and core gamers alike. We are sure that the mature audience will appreciate our efforts on a game echoing an intense experience. After all, the Great Old Ones must have seen fit that our Kickstarter project will be released just in time – on Lovecraft’s birthday“.
The sole focus of U55-END OF THE LINE is survival. Desperately seeking for help, the player traverses through Berlin’s widely ramified subway system. Armed only with your smartphone display as your only source of light, you have to push your way through the dark tunnels, looking for an exit. While confronting an malevolent force below ground, little does the player know that they‘ve become a cog in a mechanism that will inevitably change the fate of mankind once and for all.
Kalypso Media has released some new screenshots from their upcoming flight-action game, Air Conflicts: Vietnam, which is releasing this Fall on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC platforms.
