Author - Jerry Paxton

Paradox Announces Gamescom 2011 Lineup

Paradox Interactive has announced its game lineup for the 2011 Gamescome gaming expo, which takes place in Cologne, Germany and runs from August 17 through August 21, 2011.

Paradox Interactive gamescom line-up:

King Arthur II (PC, Role-playing Wargame)
This fantasy/role-playing RTS returns in a sequel long after young Arthur pulled the enchanted sword out of the stone, gathered the Knights of the Round Table and secured peace in Camelot aided with the might of the Holy Grail. Where legends normally end, King Arthur II begins on its own gruesome tale…
King Arthur II is scheduled for released in Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/king-arthur-ii-the-role-playing-wargame

Crusader Kings II (PC, Strategy, RPG)
Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into fiefs, the emperor struggles with the Pope, and the Holy Father declares that all those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of their sins. Now is the time for greatness. Increase your lands and fill your coffers. Appoint vassals, battle traitors and introduce laws while interacting with hundreds of nobles to create the most powerful realm in medieval Europe.
Crusader Kings II will be available Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/crusader-kings-ii

Naval War Arctic Circle (PC, Strategy)
Strategic and tactical battle on the open seas, battle enemy naval and aeries forces for power and ultimate world domination. Take on the enemy as commander of the contemporary navy of either NATO, the Nordic Alliance, Russia or the United States.
Naval War Arctic will be available Q2, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/naval-war-arctic-circle

Salem (PC, MMO, Role-Playing)
Salem is set in a fantastical New England and offers free form massively multiplayer gameplay in a persistent, mutable and online world. With players taking the roles of intrepid colonists from the Old World, Players seek to make lives for themselves in the New World with unique crafting, farming and building systems inspired by 17th century alchemy.
Salem will be available Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/salem

Magna Mundi (PC, Grand Strategy, Real Time Strategy, Historical)
Over 400 playable countries spanning more than 300 years of history, lead your country through the historical epochs that have shaped our world from the Fall of Constantinople through to the Age of Discovery in the West. Master the politics of the Holy Roman Empire, and face down the Barbary Pirates terrorizing the Mediterranean. Experience the Age of Revolution with America’s struggle for independence, and a host of other historical challenges…
Manga Mundi will be available Q1, 2012.
Read more: http://www.paradoxplaza.com/games/magna-mundi

LOTRO Rise of Isengard Concept Art

Turbine has released a concept image from its upcoming Rise of Isengard expansion for MMO Lord of the Rings Online. Isengard is set to launch on September 27 and will feature a new 24-player raid instance. Also, the expansion will add three new regions to explore, complete with new questlines and equipment, as well as the raising of the level cap to 75!

Tribes: Ascend to be Playable at QuakeCon 2011

Hi-Rez Studios has announced that their upcoming Tribes: Ascend will be first playable at the 2011 QuakeCon gaming tournament and expo. QuakeCon is set to take place in Dallas, Texas from August 4th-7th 2011. Attendees can also register to win a limited number of keys to the Tribes: Ascend Closed Beta.

“QuakeCon has been called the Woodstock of gaming and we’ re thrilled to introduce Tribes: Ascend at this show”, says Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios COO. “QuakeCon has always delivered exceptional, competitive multiplayer gaming… for free; and that’s our mission with Tribes: Ascend.”

Black Prophecy Launches in North America

gamigo AG and Reakktor Media have launched their long-awaited space combat MMO, Black Prophecy, for North American gamers. The game is free-to-play and available for download at its official website.

“Black Prophecy has already raised the bar for Free-to-play games in the European market and now North American gamers will be able to experience one of the most expertly crafted space combat experiences available online today,” said Patrick Streppel, Executive Board Member at gamigo.

Screenshots for Generator Rex: Agents of Providence

Activision has released some new screenshots for their upcoming actioner, Generator Rex: Agents of Providence. The game is due out this October for Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Screenshots

The Thing 2011 Official Trailer

Universal Pictures has released the first official public trailer from their upcoming horror flick, The Thing, which is a prequel to the 1982 John Carpenter film of the same name. The Thing is due out on October 14, 2011.

Gratuitous Tank Battles Announced with Screenshots

Positech Games, developer of the insanely-fun Gratuitous Space Battles franchise, has announced their next project: Gratuitous Tank Battles. Using a similar tower-defense/action/strategy system, GTB promises more fun and explosions. The game is due out this Christmas season on Windows and Mac PCs.

First Screenshots

Razer Brings Back Mouse Bungee

Razer has announced the return of the mouse bungee. Retailing for a scant $19.99, the bungee will help gamers by keeping their mouse cables from getting tangled up and in the way of their movements. This might not seem like a problem, but given the braided cabling found on most high-end mice which has a lot of drag, you would be surprised. The Razer mouse bungee will be released on their official website come July 28, 2011.

“Back in the old days, mice weren’t as well-made as today and the cord would tangle and drag against surfaces, a major source of annoyance for any serious gamer,” said Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff, President, Razer. “Then the Mouse Bungee came along and solved all that by keeping the mouse cord off the ground so your swiping is optimally drag-free. Razer’s proud to rejuvenate such an innovative contraption for next generation gamers looking to achieve the highest level of gaming performance with their mice.”