Visceral Games and Electronic Arts have sent out a plethora of screenshots today from their upcoming Dead Space 3 – enjoy!
Author - Jerry Paxton
This is a great behind-the-scenes video from the making of Crysis 3 at Crytek. It is chock full of information on game design from multiple perspectives. Check it out.
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Another great find from the folks at Fanhattan and HeyUGuys, it looks like Kick-Ass star Jason Flemyng might have outed Matthew Vaughn as the director of the new Star Wars movie. The Star Wars conversation begins at 1:11 on the video. No confirmation has been given to his directing as of yet, so we are filing it under “rumor” for now. But, stay-tuned… I think the Force may be strong with this one…
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SANTA ANA, Calif – November 28, 2012 – AViiQ, the award-winning mobile electronics accessory and design company specializing in solutions for on-the-go users, announces the availability of the Thin Case with Wood for iPhone 5, an elegant marriage of protection and natural style featuring authentic wood.
Inspired by the natural patterns found in wood, the AViiQ Thin Case with Wood for iPhone 5 embodies the belief that simplicity can be elegant. The selection of real wood trims, chosen for their lasting qualities, delicate feel and distinctive looks, is paired with an ultra-thin satin-finish plastic case to create an unmatched combination of style and protection.
“Apple has transformed the iPhone 5 into an elegant work of art, and the Thin Case with Wood elevates its design by adding a touch of subtle rustic-ness,” said Alan Yeung, Co-Founder of AViiQ. “A great case should not only protect the smartphone from the occasional bumps and scratches, but must also reflect the users’ personality and taste.”
The AViiQ Thin Case with Wood measures less than 1.4mm thick, is currently available for $27.99 at www.AViiQ.com and comes in a variety of wood and color combinations; including yellow-walnut, blue-cherry, green-cherry, white-maple and black-walnut.
In this new video from Larian Studios, we get a look at some motion-capture work being done for their upcoming strategy/RPG – Dragon Commander.
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This just in from Capcom PR: The 25th Anniversary celebration of Street Fighter is approaching its epic finale, as the activities that support this super-combo milestone will culminate at the Grand Finals event on December 8th in the San Francisco Bay Area. Capcom’s high stakes global tournament series has travelled from the USA, Asia, Brazil, France and to the UK in search of the greatest Street Fighter players on the planet. The world’s best fighters from the preliminary tournaments will soon unite in what promises to be the ultimate Street Fighter showdown!
Over 45 of the best Street Fighter players in the world have made the cut and will compete for $125,000 in cash prizes. Raising the stakes even higher, the winner of the Street Fighter X Tekken tournament will be handed the keys to an all-new custom-designed Street Fighter 25th Anniversary branded Scion FR-S Sports Coupe. The tournament series features the following monumental titles from the past and present: Street Fighter X Tekken, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Online Edition, and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.
In addition to the intense competition taking place on stage, fans can expect a barrage of bonus Street Fighter-related activities and exciting announcements taking place on the show floor throughout the day. All of the titles being played in the tournament will be available for free play, including the recently-announced Darkstalkers Resurrection and more! Street Fighter producers Yoshinori Ono and Tomoaki Ayano will be on hand for signings and photos and a LIVE art show will celebrate 25 years of Street Fighter culture.
The Grand Finals will be held at the Hyatt Regency SFO (in Burlingame, CA) on Saturday, December 8th from 10am to 9pm PST. Admission to the event is free, and the first 1000 guests to arrive will receive goodie bags filled with exclusive Street Fighter collectibles.
Ridgewood, NJ, November 28, 2012 – Kalypso Media is pleased to release a new gameplay trailer forTropico 4 Gold Edition today – this one focusing on key NPC’s in the game. Today’s “Meet the Rogues” video features such offbeat characters as the ever-intellectual Miss Pineapple, the incredibly intolerable Sunny Flowers and the overbearing General Rodriguez. Each of these NPC’s will challenge your skills as a leader, tasking you with different missions to complete, while helping (or hindering) your island’s progress from backwater banana republic to global superpower. Download the new trailer now for a quick look at the humorous personalities that make Tropico 4 Gold Edition much more than a simple city-builder.
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LONDON – November 28, 2012 – Idea Fabrik today announced the launch of HeroEngine 2. The new Engine will offer developers state-of-the-art graphics, high spec development tools and integrated middleware.
“We are very excited about the new features and expanded tools available in HeroEngine 2” said Alex Shalash, Idea Fabrik’ co-Founder and Chairman. “The release of HeroEngine 2 proves our continued commitment to empowering any game developer to create – faster and easier than ever before – powerful online games across all genres.”
HeroEngine 2 provides all the necessary tools to build online games; it streamlines the entire process and allows teams to create and update their game faster and in real-time. “We are providing development tools without restrictions, code crunching and time constraints; games can now be designed with fun and creativity at heart. HeroEngine is leveling the playing field and opening game development to everyone” concluded Shalash.
HeroEngine 2 includes the following keys features and updates:
Graphics:
Powerful changes to graphics engine including several new tools that make it easier for game developers to create and re-create realistic scenes such as custom shaders, shadows and HDR rendering.
Development Tools:
New Foundation Framework components have been added including game matchmaking lobbies, multi-area and group chat, and an item and social system. The Foundation Framework are customizable core system building blocks that are able to be used in any online game, By adding these new core game systems, HeroEngine allows developers instead to focus on innovative gameplay features.
HeroEngine 2 also includes a more intuitive new user interface for the engine’s editor and repository browser.
Overall engine performance improvements have also been made.
Middleware:
In addition to the existing middleware providers, HeroEngine 2 now integrates two new key middleware solutions:
- SpeedTree® for Games 6, a professional solution for adding animated trees and foliage seamlessly into games
- Awesomium® Web UI Browser Framework, which allows for seamless integration of critical in-game systems such as micro transactions and subscriptions, and also provides an easy and flexible way to create immersive UI and web content.
HeroEngine 2 is immediately available on HeroCloud through various licensing options starting from $99 per year. HeroCloud is Idea Fabrik’s cloud-hosted development and live game service, offering affordable access to HeroEngine. For more information on source code licenses, please visitheroengine.com.
EA Mobile has sent out two new screenshots from their upcoming Real Racing 3 – these are rivaling console racers now. Enjoy!
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These new screenshots of the SU-27 Flanker were recently posted up over at the official Eagle Dynamics forums. The aircraft will be seen in their upcoming Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3.
