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King Arthur: Fallen Champions Announced with Screens

2011/06/20
Jerry Paxton
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Paradox Interactive has announced that they will be releasing a new King Arthur title “soon” to bridge the gap between the original game and the forthcoming King Arthur II. King Arthur: Fallen Champions will tell the tale of three different heroes and their exploits.

Features:
– Follow three unique heroes, each with their own storyline featuring adventure quests and epic fights. The fates of these three heroes are intertwined, and their quests lead up to one massive battle under extraordinary circumstances.
– A variety of battle types fought on unique, beautifully crafted battlemaps, ranging from smaller tactical skirmishes to grand engagements against superior numbers.
– A dark and gripping fantasy tale that bridges the gap between King Arthur and King Arthur II, set in an ancient region of Britannia, beyond the well-known territories of King Arthur – The Role-playing Wargame.

Screenshots

EVE Online Incarna 1.0 Coming Tomorrow

2011/06/20
Jerry Paxton
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CCP Games has announced that the first part of their Incarna expansion for EVE Online will be released tomorrow.

The first iteration, fittingly named Incarna 1.0, brings the Captain’s Quarters to each station. The Captain’s Quarters are a seat of power, a hub of information and a quiet sanctuary for a pilot looking to relax a bit. A quick walthrough video can be found here. Incarna will grow over time, adding new versions of the Captain’s Quarters and then establishments and beyond.

New Tropico 4 Trailer

2011/06/20
Jerry Paxton
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Kalypso Media has released a brand-new trailer for their upcoming dictator-sim, Tropico 4, which is due out on August 30th for the Windows PC and Xbox 360 platforms.

GRID PC and PS3 Servers Shutdown

2011/06/19
Jerry Paxton
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Codemasters has announced that its PS3 and PC multiplayer servers for racing title, GRID, have officially been shutdown. According to an official Codemasters GRID forum post, multiplayer service will continue on the Xbox 360 platform.

Official Post

Hi all, I have an update for you all regarding GRID online multiplayer on the PS3 & PC.

After three years of service, 2008’s Race Driver: GRID’s online play service has been discontinued for the PS3 and PC editions of the game. This follows the decision by a third party provider to decline the offer of an extended contract to continue online play on these platforms. Race Driver: GRID for Xbox 360 is not affected. We thank fans for their support and apologise to those affected by the end of this service.

__________________
Ian ‘Helios’ Webster
Community Manager
twitter.com/helioscm

 

Cars 2: The Video Game Talent Trailer

2011/06/19
Jerry Paxton
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In this latest trailer for the upcoming video game adaptation of the animated film, Cars 2, we find out that much of the film talent is lending their voices to the game as well! Cars 2: The Video Game is due out on June 21, 2011.

“The zany, eloquent, and quirky assemblage of characters will bring this game to life in such a fun and engaging manner,” said John Blackburn, vice president and general manager of Avalanche Software.  “When you layer in the amazing cast of celebrity film talent giving voice to the game characters, it amplifies the experience even more.”

Ra’s Al Ghul’s Revenge Update Hits DC Universe Online

2011/06/18
Jerry Paxton
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Sony Online Entertainment has released a brand-new update for its super-hero MMO, DC Universe Online, featuring the return of Ra’s Al Ghul who is hell-bent on destroying as many civilians and heroes as he can. They have also announced a special event which will feature a brawl between Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing. The game is available now for the Windows PC and PlayStation 3 platforms.

 

Official Release

FEEL THE WRATH OF RA’S AL GHUL’S REVENGE – IN THE LATEST GAME UPDATE FOR DC UNIVERSE™ ONLINE

WHAT: One of Batman’s greatest enemies is set to wreak havoc on humanity in the latest game update Ra’s al Ghul’s Revenge for DC Universe™ Online (DCUO) announced today by Sony Online Entertainment. Ra’s al Ghul’s Revenge features international terrorist and assassin Ra’s al Ghul who aims to return the Earth to its natural state by assaulting the human populace with biological weapons.

In a special event, players will be forced to team up or face the legendary eco-terrorist Poison Ivy as she takes on Swamp Thing in an epic battle for the Green, a mystical realm that connects all plant life.

Players can also earn new League of Assassins gear or choose sides in the chaotic civil war erupting on Oolong Island, a sanctuary for mad science.

Licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, the critically acclaimed action MMO DC Universe Online allows players to step into the DC Universe™ and create their own super hero or villain and join forces to fight alongside or against their favorite DC icons. Now available, the Ra’s al Ghul’s Revenge content update is included at no additional charge for all active DC Universe Online PC and PlayStation®3 Computer Entertainment System subscriptions. The new content update for DCUO includes:

 

RA’S AL GHUL’S REVENGE GAME UPDATE FEATURES

  • Four-Man Combat Alert: Players will  earn Marks of Distinction, good towards purchasing tier two gear pieces, for completing this  challenging combat encounter within the League of Assassin’s Stronghold and those who survive the combat will be also be able to earn other valuable loot items including Ra’s al Ghul’s cape.
  • New Loot Drop: Collect a full set of League of Assassins gear.
  • Investigate the League: New investigation and brief detailing the League of Assassins will be rewarded with a Kabuki Ninja Mask.

SPECIAL EVENT

  • Poison Ivy vs. Swamp Thing: Poison Ivy wishes to gain additional power by deepening her connection to the Green – the mystical realm connecting all plant life. The only thing in her way … Swamp Thing! Sensing Poison Ivy’s malign intent through his own connection to the Green, Swamp Thing coordinates the help of his fellow heroes to stop her and her recruited faction of villains. Heroes will be aligned with Swamp Thing, villains with Poison Ivy.

NEW HARD MODE ALERT

  • Oolong Island Civil War: Chang Tzu and T.O. Morrow have started a coup on the “mad science” independent island state. Chang Tzu is publicly working against the government of Oolong with Morrow only pretending to try to stop the chaos. Players must help Oolong scientists flee the island with their important research but the exodus will require the help of both heroes and villains to destroy the technology before it destroys the island.
    Hard Mode: Harder version requires four people and offers new loot.

WHEN: The game update is available now for download.

White Wolf Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Vampire: The Masquerade

2011/06/18
Jerry Paxton
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White Wolf and CCP Games have announced a year-long celebration of RPG Vampire: The Masquerade’s 20th anniversary, which will culminate in the release of a special edition sourcebook and mass gathering of fans in New Orleans. However, before any of that actually happens, it looks as though you will have to choose whether or not to pre-order this limited edition, $99 dollar book! According to official info (see below), the book will be available for pre-order until July 8th! After that, you will have to fight for them when they come out this October.

 

Information on the Special Edition Sourcebook / Pre-Order Info

CCP Games | White Wolf is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Vampire: The Masquerade with an extremely special edition of the role-playing game’s rulebook — Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Edition.  The special edition is a limited run and will ONLY be made available to pre-order before July 8, 2011 at 5pm EST for $99.99.

The Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Edition release coincides with The Grand Masquerade 2011, a gala fan convention that blends together glamour and style with the historic intimacy of the world’s most iconic vampire epicenter, New Orleans French Quarter, September 15-18.  Events will include elaborate live action games, table top RPGs, the Vampire: the Eternal Struggle US Championship, special guests, lavish parties and the next look at the future of the World of Darkness MMO.

Additionally, customers who advance purchase a copy of Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Edition and attend The Grand Masquerade will have an exclusive cover treatment only available to Grand Masquerade attendees.

Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Edition will feature:

  • All thirteen original clans, clan variants and bloodlines, with their signature Disciplines
  • Rules for character creation and advancement from Neonate to Methuselah
  • All the Disciplines from level one through nine
  • Updated setting to the modern nights
  • New full color original art by Tim Bradstreet and other classic Masquerade artists

Prototype 2 Wishes A Happy Father’s Day

2011/06/18
Jerry Paxton
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The good people at Activision and Radical Entertainment have sent out an official Happy Father’s Day greeting, inspired by their upcoming third-person actioner Prototype 2. The game is set for release sometime in 2012 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC platforms.

Puddle of Mudd and Maroon 5 Coming to Rock Band

2011/06/18
Jerry Paxton
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Harmonix has announced that Puddle of Mudd and Maroon 5 are bringing new music to the Rock Band Music Store on Tuesday, June 21.

Tracklist

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (June 21):

  • Maroon 5 – “Misery”
  • Maroon 5 – “This Love”X
  • Maroon 5 – “Won’t Go Home Without You”
  • Puddle of Mudd – “Blurry”
  • Puddle of Mudd – “Control”
  • Puddle of Mudd – “She Hates Me” X

(These tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation®3 system June 22)

These tracks will be available for purchase as “Maroon 5 Pack 02”, “Puddle of Mudd Pack 01” and as individual tracks on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system and Wii. Tracks marked with “X” will include Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:
$1.99 USD, £.99 UK, €1.49 EU (160 Microsoft Points) per song
$2.00USD (200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (100 Wii Points/80 Microsoft Points), £0.59 UK, €0.79 EU per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Puddle of Mudd Pack 01
$5.49, £2.49 UK, €3.99 EU (440 Microsoft Points, 550 Wii Points) for Maroon Five Pack 02