Author - Jerry Paxton

ArmA: Cold War Assault Announced

Bohemia Interactive has announced that their original, smash-hit wargame Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (which was published under Codemasters) has been brought back into the fold and will be re-released on Windows PCs as ArmA: Cold War Assault. The game will be released this Summer and will also feature the game’s Resistance expansion pack.

“After all these years of continuous support and improvements we are delighted to be able to unite our lineup of military simulators for PC under the Arma brand,” says Marek Spanel, CEO of Bohemia Interactive. “This step will not only avoid potential confusion amongst users and the wider gaming public, but it will also preserve what is now a classic PC game for years to come as it could no longer be available under its original name.”

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CivWorld Gameplay Videos

2K Games has released two new gameplay videos of their upcoming Sid Meier’s CivWorld. CivWorld is planned to be a Facebook game allowing players to command their own, persistent civilizations to glory in online play.

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Rockstar Announces L.A. Noire for PC

Rockstar Games has announced that their crime-thriller L.A. Noire will be coming out on the Windows PC platform this fall.

“L.A. Noire is a new type of game that makes players see through a detective’s eyes in 1940s Los Angeles,” said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. “Its unique blend of story, action and crime solving will be perfect to play on PC.”

The PC version is in development by Rockstar Leeds and will feature enhanced graphics and controller options for greater flexibility.

Annihilation Multiplayer Trailer


Activision has released a new trailer for the multiplayer modes of their upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops Annihilation DLC pack – which is due out on the Xbox 360 come June 28, 2011.

Paradox Releases Game Launch Calendar

Paradox Interactive has released an updated video game release calendar for your planning enjoyment. My personal favorites on this list are Sword in the Stars II and Naval War: Arctic Circle!

RELEASE SCHEDULE

(Correct as of June 22nd 2011)
All titles are PC only unless otherwise stated

JUNE

  • Magicka PVP (free DLC) June 21st
  • Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland (digital download expansion) June 28th

JULY

  • Supreme Ruler Cold War July 19th

AUGUST

  • King Arthur: Fallen Champions TBC
  • Pirates of Black Cove August 2nd
  • Sword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter August 16th

SEPTEMBER

  • Sengoku September 13th
  • King Arthur II September 20th
  • Defenders of Ardania (PC, iPad, PS3, Xbox) September 27th
  • Hearts of Iron The Card Game (online) September TBC

NOVEMBER

  • Hearts of Iron III Collection November 15th Q4
  • Gettysburg: Armored Warfare (online) TBC

2012

  • Crusader Kings II January 17th
  • Naval War: Arctic Circle Q1
  • Magna Mundi: An EU Game Q1
  • Mount & Blade Collection Q1
  • Victoria II: A House Divided (digital download expansion) Q1
  • Salem (online) Q2

EA Sports NHL 12 Cover Athlete Revealed

EA Sports has revealed that Steve Stamko of the Tampa Bay Lightning will be featured as the cover athlete of upcoming hockey title EA Sports NHL 12. The game is due out in September, and will feature a new full-contact physics engine.

“I’ve grown up playing EA SPORTS NHL videogames so it’s an honor to be chosen for the cover this year,” said Stamkos. “I love how authentic the game is and thought it was great when I scored a one-knee, one-timer goal as myself in NHL12!”

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Antec Teams with Staples for Monitor Backlighting

According to a recent press release, Antec has teamed up with Staples to feature the new Soundscience HALO 6 backlighting system in Staples stores , nationwide. The backlighting system is said to reduce eye fatigue and increase image clarity. The LED system retails for $12.95 and is available now.

“The halo 6 LED bias lighting kit is an affordable option for outfitting PC monitors with professional-grade backlighting, for a wide range of users,”said Frank Lee, director of the soundscience business unit. “Staples has a great reputation and this collaboration brings the soundscience halo 6 LED bias lighting kit to an even wider target market segment. We look forward to a successful business relationship with them in the coming years.”

War in the North Beleram Gameplay Trailer


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released a brand new gameplay trailer for their upcoming The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, featuring gameplay footage of Beleram in action. War in the North is due out on July 12.

FIFA 12 on PC to Mirror FIFA 12 on Consoles

EA Sports has announced that their upcoming soccer title, FIFA 12, will have the same features on both the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC versions of the game. This means that PC soccer gamers can experience their highly-touted “Player Impact Engine”, when the game is released on September 27.

“This is the moment all PC gamers have been waiting for, as they are finally going to fully experience the award-winning FIFA gameplay on their preferred platform,” said Kaz Makita, Executive Producer of FIFA Soccer 12. “PC fans are going to enjoy the highest quality gameplay, deepest game modes and truest graphics ever developed for the platform, including our new live service* EA SPORTS Football Club.”

This means that the PC version will also include their new online service, EA Sports Football Club.

Cars 2: The Video Game Launch Screenshots and Trailer

Disney Interactive has announced the release of Cars 2: The Video Game, as well as sending out a couple new launch day screenshots  and trailer – enjoy!

“We’ve developed a meaningful and creative partnership with Pixar that continues to result in video games that are an authentic and immersive experience for fans,” said John Blackburn, vice president and general manager of Avalanche Software. “We anticipate that Cars enthusiasts around the world will be compelled to become agents of C.H.R.O.M.E with the release of this new video game.”

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