Author - Jerry Paxton

World of Warplanes Pushed Back for Polishing

2013/09/20

September 20, 2013 — Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced that its highly anticipated flight combat action MMO World of Warplanes, is now planned to release on November 12 and 13. The worldwide release of World of Warplanes will be made available to different regions on both dates. The postponement seeks to offer gamers a richer, more immersive multiplayer experience at launch.

“We are committed to releasing a great title and are doing everything to ensure that World of Warplanes gets the final polish we believe the game needs,” said Vlad Belozerov, World of Warplanes’ Director of Global Operations. “The extra time will allow the development team to fine-tune the game balance and make sure that every feature is top-notch before launch.”

When World of Warplanes goes live, experience points earned during the open beta will not be reset. To reward beta testers for their feedback and participation, their total sum of experience points will be evenly distributed between the pilots of low-level warplanes from the five national lines, featured in the game at release.

Join World of Warplanes open beta:

www.worldofwarplanes.com (North America)
www.worldofwarplanes.eu (Europe)

SpellForce 2 – Demons of the Past Will End the Series

2013/09/20

Jerry Paxton

News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Vienna, Austria (September 20 2013) – Nordic Games is sad to announce that SpellForce 2 – Demons Of The Past, the final add-on of the series, is out October 24 for PC, because it is the last of its kind…

Demons Of The Past is the finale in the endearing Spellforce 2 series and, like its earlier incarnations, combines RPG and RTS elements that puts players at the center of the mysterious and wonderful SpellForce universe. Demons Of The Past adds five new maps, offering eight in total to explore.

The stand alone add-on will be available to purchase from Steam priced USD/EUR 19.99, GBP 17.99 and all other reputable outlets, including those made from bricks.

Following on from previous add-on Faith In Destiny, players can now conclude their journey with Demons Of The Past where the fate of Eo rests in the players’ hands. Along the way players will meet old and new faces – will they be of help or hindrance?

“Demons Of The Past is the final add-on for SpellForce 2. We’ve gone all-out to ensure it’ll be a fulfilling and conclusive end to the ever-popular series. The compelling story will make players want to fight to save the world of Eo from evil,” said Gennaro Giani, Localization and Production Manager at Nordic Games and also Nordic’s first internally bred SpellForce nerd. “Fans of the SpellForce series are amongst the most involved and motivated. With the new content we’ve tried to make sure it has exactly that unique and magic SpellForce feel to it.”

As the evil wrath of Zazhut ways heavy over the land of Eo, everyone has given up hope that the land will be defended; it’s now down the player to save the world. With over 50 quests and a number of side quests there are 25 hours worth of new gameplay to explore. Players will have the bonus of conjuring new spells and capturing new weapons that provides fresh appeal yet is faithful to the SpellForce world.

SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny was released for PC in 2012. Joining forces with a group of diverse heroes and a dragon as trustful companions, players fight to gain information about this mysterious new enemy and thereby discover their own true destiny. Players assume the role of a young man who is supposed to release the entire world of Eo from the threat of a new and nameless evil.

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Hyperkin’s RetroN 5 Console Release Date

2013/09/19

Jerry Paxton

News, Tech News

EL MONTE, CA (SEPTEMBER 2013) – Hyperkin has set December 10, 2013 as the official release date for the RetroN 5. The RetroN 5 plays NES, SNES, Genesis and GBA cartridges all in one convenient console. The US release will coincide with the European release, with the MSRP set at $99.99 in the US and €89.99 in the European territories.

Hyperkin explains the delay in release was due to several key modifications made to the console shown at E3. The shell design was changed to allow for better ventilation, as well as accommodations to use the Sega Power Base Converter allowing users to play Master System cartridges on the console.

All versions of the RetroN 5 will come with an power adapter with four variable head sockets to fit multiple regions with the voltage ranging from 110 to 240 volts.

Hyperkin also confirms that the release date of October 31, 2013 listed on Amazon was a placeholder, and that Amazon has been contacted to correct the release date.

“RetroN 5 will be the most amazing classic game console.” said Steven Mar, Hyperkin’s Executive Director. “We thank everyone who has been patient and supportive of Hyperkin during development.”

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Tecmo Koei Reveals Q1 2014 Line Up

2013/09/19

Jerry Paxton

News, PlayStation 3 News, PS Vita News, Screenshots / Photos

BURLINGAME, Calif. – SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 – – Tecmo Koei America is proud to announce a number of exciting titles currently under development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita handheld system, and slated for release in the first months of 2014.

TOUKIDEN: THE AGE OF DEMONS

Following a ground breaking success in Japan where its current sales stand well over the 400,000 mark, an impressive feat for an original IP, Toukiden: the Age of Demons is now being localized for release in North America for the PlayStation®Vita handheld system.

In Toukiden, players can customize characters, weapons and armor and form a group of hunters to take down the destructive Oni- demons of varying strength and size who have invaded the world through cracks in space and time. This visually stunning game boasts an extensive character creation mode, six non-player characters beautifully designed by Atelier Ayesha artist Hidari, and six different weapon types, each of which can be forged and upgraded to the player’s preferences. Toukiden: The Age of Demons, is set against a backdrop inspired by various historical periods of Japan, while it also features 200 characters based on both fictional and historical Japanese figures, whose souls help players strengthen their team and defeat their enemies. To keep updated on Toukiden: The Age of Demons news please follow us on: www.facebook.com/koeigames

ATELIER ESCHA AND LOGY: ALCHEMISTS OF THE DUSK SKY

The latest instalment in the long-loved Atelier series, Atelier Escha & Logy™: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, is a direct sequel to Atelier Ayesha™: The Alchemist of Dusk and will be released in North America in early 2014 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

For the first time on PlayStation®3, Atelier series players can choose if they will follow the story of Escha or Logy, a novelty that offers a unique story perspective and gameplay experience. Escha’s story is a delightful tale of the everyday adventures of an alchemist that Atelier series’ fans love, whereas Logy’s story follows a darker approach filled with traditional RPG elements and focused on world exploration. Stay up to date with Atelier Escha and Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky on www.facebook.com/ateliergames

DECEPTION IV: BLOOD TIES

From the producer of Fatal Frame comes the re-imagining of the classic Tecmo title ‘Tecmo’s Deception’, first released in 1996 on the PlayStation^®. The Deception series uniquely focuses in giving players a taste of what it’s like to play on the side of evil by using a wide variety of imaginative traps to exact revenge on their adversaries.

Deception IV: Blood Ties is being developed for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita handheld system and is, much like its predecessors, a strategy focused action series where players control a main character that defeats enemies by luring them into imaginative traps. For more news on Deception IV: Blood Ties please follow us on https://www.facebook.com/tecmokoeiamerica.

FRENEMIES: Part 1 – Europa Universalis IV

2013/09/19

Jerry Paxton

News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

NEW YORK — September 19, 2013 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and an admirer of thespians, today released the first episode in a live-action mini-series forEuropa Universalis IV, the critically acclaimed empire-building strategy title from Paradox Development Studio. The new series, entitled “Frenemies,” showcases the lengths that ordinary people will go to in order to achieve global conquest in a multiplayer game ofEuropa Universalis IV, including fragile alliances, brutal warfare, and unexpected diplomatic provisos. Also, someone explains what casus belli means! The first episode is available to watch now:

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Europa Universalis IV allows players to rewrite history as they see fit, guiding either tiny, unlikely nations to prominence as global superpowers through cunning and force, so finally Naples can seize control of the English Channel like they always truly intended to. In order to allow players a more direct role in guiding the course of history, Paradox has begun the “Rewrite History Contest” for fans to create their own in-game events and share them with fellow players on the Paradox Interactive Forums. The top suggestions will be selected and officially added to Europa Universalis IV in a forthcoming game update. For full details on the contest, visit forum.paradoxplaza.com/Rewrite-history

For those who find altering history a bit complex, we’ve constructed a Beginners Guide to Europa Universalis IV. It can be downloaded free of charge from our fourm: forum.paradoxplaza.com

Arma 3 Combined Arms Community Guide Video

2013/09/19

Jerry Paxton

News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 19th September 2013 – As part of the official Community Guide video series for Arma 3, Bohemia Interactive released a brand new episode on combined arms warfare. Focusing on transportation and support, Andrew Gluck (better known as Dslyexci) from ShackTactical narrates the video to explore the synergetic relationship between infantry, vehicles, aircraft and artillery.

The Community Guide series opened with a more general introduction to Arma 3, whereas the second and third Community Guide took a closer look at infantry combat and multiplayer teamwork. The fourth video celebrated a milestone in development, as the game transitioned from Alpha to Beta. The latest Community Guides focused on helicopters and sniper and launcher teams.

Arma 3 is now available for purchase on Steam and Store.bistudio.com for 44.99 EUR/39.99 GBP/59.99 USD. There is also a Digital Deluxe Edition available, which includes digital extras such as the Arma 3 soundtrack, a map of Altis, the Tactical Guide (300+ pages), and a Steam version of Arma: Cold War Assault. A boxed version of Arma 3 is sold at many of the major retailers.

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Crimes & Punishments Also Heading for PlayStation 4

2013/09/19

Jerry Paxton

News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

Sept 19, 2013 — Crimes & Punishments, the new investigation game developed on the Unreal Engine 3 by Frogwares studio, is set for release on PC and consoles in early 2014. Previously announced for PC, Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, we can now officially confirm that the game will also be released on PlayStation®4.

We invite you to discover three new screenshots of the game and its crime scenes. Sherlock is up for a tough challenge in Crimes & Punishments, leading numerous original investigations in a variety of environments, with quite a few murders to solve! Today’s screenshots illustrate the kinds of situations you can expect to see when you investigate the many crime scenes of Crimes & Punishments.

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World of Tanks Japanese Tanks Trailer

2013/09/19

Jerry Paxton

News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

September 19, 2013 — Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced that its highly acclaimed action game, World of Tanks, will soon be joined by war machines from Japan.

“The introduction of Japanese tanks allows us to explore the design and innovation of a number of legendary armored vehicles and give players the chance to experience their technological evolution throughout the mid-20th century,” said World of Tanks Producer Mikhail Zhivets. “Tank models based on original designs of Japanese engineers will offer players a wide selection of authentic upgrade schemes, each tailored for particular combat objectives.”

The Japanese line will initially field two branches with nine medium and five light machines, including such fabled models as the Chi-Ri prototype, the first post-war Japanese design Type 61, the light Type 95 Ha-Go and the medium Chi-Ha tanks. Developed during the late 1950s, the Type 64 (STB-1) will become the Tier 10 medium model.

Along with existing armored vehicles from the USA, China, France, Great Britain, Germany and the USSR, the new tech tree coming one of the forthcoming updates will become the 7th national line introduced into the game.

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