Author - Jerry Paxton

Capcom Taking Fan Advice on RE6 Updates

2012/10/24
Jerry Paxton
News

Capcom has just announced that it plans to release a free patch in mid-December with some updates to their Resident Evil 6 game that have been long-requested by fans.

Patch Updates

  • Gamers will be able to adjust the camera to give a greater field of view as best suits their play style. Screenshots illustrating the new camera and co-op features can be found on Capcom’s press site. The camera screenshot pairs show the minimum and maximum range of the new camera setting. Please note that this feature is still in development and may change without further notice before the title update is released.
  • Subtitle options have been improved so that English language audio can be combined with subtitles in an alternative language.
  • As recently announced, Ada Wong’s campaign will be unlocked from the start and have an optional player-controlled co-op partner added. It was previously necessary to complete all three other campaigns in order to unlock Ada’s story.
  •  ‘No Hope’ difficulty level will be added above the existing levels, for players who want an extreme challenge.

SimCity Release Date Revealed

2012/10/24
Jerry Paxton
News

Electronic Arts and Maxis Games have announced that their upcoming SimCity will be released on March 8, 2013. SimCity will be available on PC and MAC, with an expected age rating of PEGI 7. To stay up-to-date on the latest regarding SimCity, and to pre-order now, please visit www.SimCity.com.

Sharkoon Unveils New PC Gaming Products

2012/10/24
Jerry Paxton
News

Lake Forest, Calif.–October 24, 2012–CompuExpert, a division of Digital Interactive Systems Corp., today announced that they will be distributing a new line of Sharkoon gaming mice, mouse mats, and keyboards. The company that has masterfully crafted specially designed and award-winning gaming headsets for over a decade now delivers the ultimate in interactive gaming performance for maximum immersion and combat advantage.

“Our headsets have always had a cult following for their affordable quality,” said Johannes Schneider,director Sharkoon Technologies Ltd. Taiwan. “We wanted to bring that same attention to detail to a full range of gaming accessories.”

Sharkoon’s complete range of laser gaming mice offer enhanced features such as ergonomically thermoformed super structures, with multiple customizable configurations to maximize personal comfort and performance. Each is incredibly lightweight for continued comfort over long hours of gameplay. These include the DarkGlider with a weight of 1.0 lbs., the Drakonia at 0.8 lbs., the Fireglider also at 0.8 lbs., and the Squad at 0.4 lbs., each model with its own highly responsive design and unique personalization options.

To complement these top-quality gaming mice, Sharkoon has created two ultra-fine gaming mouse mats. These highly durable mouse mats combine an extremely strong cloth material with DurableStitch sewing to ensure smooth, non-fray sliding and maximum accuracy, and also incorporate the finest natural rubber base for an incredibly secure grip to any surface. These gaming mouse mats come in two suave designs-the DarkGlider Pad and the Drakonia Pad-to match their counterparts.

To see video previews for the DarkGlider and Drakonia, go to:

DarkGlider & gaming mat – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH7YKof-8NU&feature=plcp

Drakonia & gaming mat – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbzssRImYA8&feature=plcp

The advanced gaming keyboards from Sharkoon also offer the features necessary for maximum gaming performance, such as programmable features for your personalized combat arsenal, and are available in two sleek designs. These include the Tactix-the minimalist gamer’s compact model-and the Skiller, a standard 3-block gaming keyboard that features 20 additional multimedia keys.

Features of the Tactix and Skiller include:

  • Eight swappable gaming keys
  • Complete N-Key rollover support
  • Support for up to ten different profiles with three layers each
  • Fully programmable keys, including options for personalized macros, macro loops, keystrokes, media functions, internet functions, and mouse functions

Video previews for the Tactix and Skiller keyboards can be seen at:

Tactix – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkYR7q7gZxU&feature=plcp

Skiller – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd3jpDrkNww&feature=plcp

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Getting Two DLC Packs

2012/10/23
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

New York, NY – October 23, 2012 – 2K Games and Firaxis Games announced today that the critically acclaimed XCOM®: Enemy Unknown will be supported post-launch with two pieces of single-player add-on content that will be available for purchase for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. In addition to these two add-on content packs, the Elite Soldier Pack, which was free to those who pre-ordered XCOM: Enemy Unknown or purchased the game at launch, is now available for purchase. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has critics raving, including review scores of 9 out of 10 from PlayStation: The Official Magazine, 9.1 out of 10 from GameTrailers.com, and 9.5 out of 10 from Game Informer, earning “Game of the Month” honors in the November 2012 issue.

The Slingshot Content Pack, the first of two add-on content packs for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, will be available soon. In this new set of linked Council missions, gamers will meet an enigmatic Triad operative, divert an alien ship’s course, and do battle with the aliens in the skies over China. The Slingshot Content Pack includes three new maps tied to the Council missions, a new playable squad character with a unique story and voice and new character customization options. The release date and pricing of the Slingshot Content Pack will be announced soon.

The Elite Soldier Pack, originally free for those who pre-ordered XCOM: Enemy Unknown or purchased the game at launch, is now available for purchase for $4.99 (PlayStation®Network) / 400 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network) / $4.99 (Windows PC). The Elite Soldier Pack provides the ultimate tools for soldier customization in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, including:

  • Classic X-COM soldier: Players will instantly receive a new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle will return fully modernized.
  • Soldier Deco packs: Players can customize their soldier with several aesthetic upgrades to armor suits, including the new Hyperion and Reaper soldier armor kits.
  • Complete color customization: A variety of colors and tints for all armor sets in the game allow players complete control to customize their squad’s look.

A free playable demo* of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available globally for Windows PC via Steam, and for Xbox 360 and PS3™. Gamers who download the demo will be guided through two levels of the single-player tutorial campaign, experiencing the combat controls and effective tactics for defending humanity against the alien threat. The two tutorial missions will also introduce players to the XCOM base, where soldier training and researching alien technology takes place, and offers a chance to experience the tactical and strategic layers of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Released in 1993, the original X-COM still reigns as one of the best PC games of all time and has been reimagined as XCOM: Enemy Unknown by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown expands on the X-COM legacy with an entirely new story, enemies and technologies to fight hostile aliens and defend Earth. In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, players will oversee combat strategies and individual unit tactics as well as base management and resource allocation while playing as the commander of a secret global military organization, XCOM. With equal emphasis on deep strategy and intense tactical combat, XCOM: Enemy Unknown will allow gamers to control the fate of the human race by defending against a terrifying global alien invasion.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is available now for Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PS3™. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.

For more information, please visit http://www.xcom.com. For the latest news and information on XCOM: Enemy Unknown, become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/XCOM.

* Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network, PlayStation®Network for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system or Internet connection and acceptance of Steam Subscriber agreement required to access demo.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Screenshots

Borderlands Legends Coming to iOS

2012/10/23
Jerry Paxton
News

2K Games has announced that Borderlands is coming to the iOS platform with Borderlands Legends. The game will allow players to control all four original Borderlands characters in strategic combat. Checkout some of the screenshots below.

Screenshots

Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E. 5 Keyboard Announced

2012/10/23
Jerry Paxton
News

San Diego – October 23, 2012 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the S.T.R.I.K.E.5 Professional Gaming Keyboard for PC.  Now available in limited quantities on the Mad Catz store, the S.T.R.I.K.E.5 has been designed with the competitive gamer in mind, featuring a modular design and OLED Command Module placing gamers at the heart of the experience.

“Our range of S.T.R.I.K.E. keyboards has captured the imagination of passionate gamers and we are pleased to expand the range with the newly announced S.T.R.I.K.E.5.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.  “The S.T.R.I.K.E.5 is part of our strategy to grow our market share with best in class products for all gamers.”

The S.T.R.I.K.E.5 features a modular design allowing gamers to rearrange the configuration of the keyboard modules to better suit their preferred method of play.  Alongside dedicated buttons for macro commands and media controls, the unique E.Y.E.™ OLED Command Module functions as the brains of the keyboard, allowing gamers to adjust multiple aspects of their gaming environment including speaker/microphone volume, backlighting brightness, multiple Respawn Timers and a game, website and application launcher.

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse Screens

2012/10/23
Jerry Paxton
News

Here are some new screenshots from the multiplayer component of Activision’s upcoming Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse – enjoy!

Screenshots

Square Enix Signs Multi-Game License with Unreal Engine

2012/10/23
Jerry Paxton
News

CARY, N.C. (OCTOBER 23, 2012) – Epic Games, Inc. announced today an agreement with Square Enix Co. Ltd. granting Square Enix a group-wide license to develop multiple games with Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3and its breakthrough Unreal Engine 4 technology.

Epic Games Japan, which is providing local support, worked directly with Square Enix on the new license. This sweeping agreement will supplement Square Enix’s proprietary software and ensure the studio is armed with the most powerful game development tools and technologies available across all major platforms.

“Epic has a strong relationship with Square Enix, and it’s an honor to provide their creative and technical talent with the best game technology available for licensing,” said Taka Kawasaki, territory manager of Epic Games Japan. “We look forward to supporting their developers with world-class tools for years to come.”

“Demons’ Score” for iOS and Android, developed by iNiS and published by Square Enix, was created with Unreal Engine 3.