Magrunner: Dark Pulse seems to be shaping up pretty nicely thanks to all the hard work from the devs over at Frogwares, but players don’t have to take our word for it as its publisher Focus Home Interactive has announced that those the pre-purchase the game through Steam can download the Early Access now.
Those that want to harness the powers of magnetism and face off against the cosmic horrors need only check out the Magrunner: Dark PulseSteam page where players, if they have already pre-purchased or do so now, can download the Early Access which consists of the game’s first 12 rooms. This early access will vanish into the depths of insanity and turn into the full game next week when it releases for PC on June 20th, 2013. Console players don’t have to sweat too much as the XBLA and PSN versions of Magrunner: Dark Pulse will be releasing this September.
Sony introduces… ‘The PlayRoom’. A new video has emerged from E3 2013 showing off some of the capabilities of the PS4’s Dualshock 4 controller and PlayStation 4 Camera when used in conjunction.
The demonstration trailer can be viewed embedded at the bottom of this article. In it, a couple are seen interacting with the space around them via the use of motion and touch control, as well as camera and smartphone integration. This particular example of augmented reality on the console is quite “kiddish”, but it is officially the first look we have received at some of these functionalities (like the touchpad and light on the top of the gamepad) in-action.
Asphalt 8: Airborne – Due for release inQ3 of 2013.
After with-standing “the Heat” of Asphalt 7, launch yourself into a gravity-defying experience! Get behind the wheel of the world’s greatest luxury dream cars and take arcade racing in a new direction thanks to a dynamic new physics engine. Perform high-speed, mid-air stunts as you race on the most exotic tracks. If you can handle it, challenge your friends to multiplayer races and asynchronous duels!
Watch the high octane teaser trailer embedded at the bottom of this article.
Brothers in Arms 3 – Due for release inQ4 of 2013.
Expanding upon this critically acclaimed franchise on consoles and smartphones, Brothers in Arms returns in the ultimate squad-based WWII shooter on mobile platforms. Experience hours of fun with innovative gameplay focused on intense combat & deep customization.
Check out the gallery directly below for first screenshots from both titles.
Konami has already released plenty for E3 with new information on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and Metal Gear Solid V, but the heavy hitters aren’t the only things they have on display and in store for this year’s show. At their booth Konami has also got the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2014, which is the first time the new Fox Engine game will be exhibited, though attendees shouldn’t expect to be able to walk up and check it out as it will be by appointment only.
In addition to their console offerings, Konami also has some social and mobile games that will be on display on the floor:
Casino League – Android and iOS
Domo Jump – iOS
MLB Live Challenge – iOS and Facebook
Slot Revolution – Android and iOS
Those lucky enough to be attending E3 2013 can head on over to Konami’s booth (# 2401 in the South Hall) while those that are checking out the action at home will have to wait until more specific coverage starts coming out of the show.
The game – which is coming to the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 sometime in 2014 – is the 4th title in the stealth series, with master thief Garrett being the main protagonist. “Some steal to survive; Garrett survives to steal…”Check out the gallery of aforementioned images below!
E3 2013 is a good time for Kingdom Hearts fans. After much clamouring, a sequel has been announced for the PlayStation 4! Through sheer excitement and joy, those same fans may have missed the new trailer for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, set tohit store shelves September 12th, 2013 for the PS3.
You can view the trailer embedded below the key-art featured at the bottom of this article. For those who are unaware, the collection from Disney Interactive and Square Enix includes HD remakes of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 (w/ HD cinematics), all with full PS3 trophy support, and brand-new content.
EA Games and Victory Games have announced that they will be releasing a new Command and Conquer title set in a new generation. It seems at this point in time that the game itself will be simply titled Command and Conquer. EA has confirmed that the game will go into closed beta over the Summer. You can sign up for the beta on the official Command and Conquer website now.
Being set within the same universe as Command and Conquer Generals it will run on the popular Frostbite engine and is said to redefine the RTS genre in ways never before seen. Finally the game is set for release later this year completely free to play. Stay tuned for more exciting information on this new Command and Conquer as it comes to light.
They show each of the three main player protagonists, Michael, Franklin and Trevor, partaking in mostly dubious activities bar a few leisurely shots. The one that interests us the most is the underwater scuba screenshot; we haven’t seen too much ‘under the sea’ as of yet.
Also of note; we will receive Australia/New Zealand specific details on the exclusive PlayStation 3 bundle with Grand Theft Auto V and a custom Grand Theft Auto V-branded Pulse Elite Headset, both available at launch, soon.
Ubisoft have uploaded their Watch_DogsE3 2013 demo walkthrough online, and it can be viewed embedded at the bottom of this article.
The 7 minute-plus video was shown during the Ubisoft Press Conference and introduces many new facets of the game. These include: stealth amongst car patrols, a look at a more finalised U.I/HUD, working with a partner character (in this case, one named T-Bone) and the use of the companion app and how it enables you to effectively hold the city of Chicago in the palm of your hand. It seems you will be able to “Request Help” in-game, initiating a search for a mobile player who can then aid you in your escape or mission.
As portrayed in the ‘Exposed’ trailer, Aiden Pearce is a very powerful man.
We’ve been conditioned to expect emotional drama from David Cage’s Quantic Dream studio. Even in their previous tech demos The Casting and Kara, the focus was on sadness and emoting that via the given hardware. Now, with The Dark Sorcerer, things are radically different. Behold…Quantic Dream does comedy!
The full 12-minute demonstration – which was teased just the other day – can be viewed embedded at the bottom of this article. It was released via a PlayStation Blog entry penned by none other than David Cage himself. In it, he explains the entire process of making the “short film” as he considers it. On the topic of “why comedy?”, he identifies fear and sadness as being easy emotions to convey and elicit. He wanted to try something harder and more foreign to the team;
The problem with comedy is that you need a good story, pacing, and talented actors in order to get even a smile from your audience. The other challenge is cultural: although we can frighten or move a Japanese person, an American or a German with more or less the same things, laughter is eminently cultural. People in different countries don’t laugh at the same things. What is hilarious in one country may be considered to be sinister or vulgar in another.
Astonishingly, Cage claims that the visual quality represented therein is no where near the full potential of their engine or the PlayStation 4;
The PS4 engine used for Dark Sorcerer is only in its first iteration, and most of the features scheduled for the final version of the engine haven’t yet been implemented. This demo is only a first test that is well below the visual quality we hope to achieve in our next game. The next game will not be based on this demo, obviously (I know, we’re a bit weird), but on an idea that is completely different from what we’ve done to date. It’s incredibly exciting, and I wish I could tell you more… but I can’t.
If you are into the technical details, or the process of its creation in general, take some time to read his blog entry. But remember to watch the “short film” below first for context’s sake. We’ve also included a small gallery of screens courtesy of the blog below.
