It seems that if your one reason to tune into Microsoft’s Xbox conference at E3 was to catch Call of Duty: Ghosts in action then you no longer will have to do so. Today it was announced that Activision will be holding a special pre-E3 presentation presented by Geoff Keighley and Justine Ezarik on June 9th 11:00AM PST.
The broadcast will last for thirty minutes and include a first look at some of the game’s levels, behind the scenes footage and interviews with the Infinity Ward team. Who knows, they may even have some more dog mocap footage to share.
Fans of MechWarrior Online better apply some sunscreen and put on their sunglasses because the latest Hero Mech to come off the production line is packing some serious heat. The Hero version of the JagerMech, the FireBrand JM6-FB weighs in at 65 tons and gives pilots a 30% in game ‘C-Bill’ Bonus. The new model also sports a combination of dual PPCs and dual AC/2s, which means any mech out in the open without any defenses will be obliterated in a matter of seconds. FireBrand is the latest in a series of new Mechs introduced for the game in recent months, joining the fray alongside BlackJack and Misery.
Piranha Games normally brings a host of updates along with its new Mechs and this release is no different. The latest update includes a slew of new game enhancements, including weapons buffs, improvements to the user interface and the ability to take screenshots in game with the keyboard.
A new camo pattern skin named Sherman is also available and will make your Mech look like a tank that has travelled in time all the way from WWII. That’s not all for this update though, as four incredibly dangerous trial Mechs are now available to take for a test drive. These include:
Spider SDR-5D
Hunchback HBK-4P
Cataphract CTF-4X
Atlas AS7-RS
As always, these trial Mechs are 100 percent free and available to any and all pilots who want to try different lance combinations and battle strategies before hitting the Inner Sphere to cause ultimate carnage against enemies.
For the full list of goodies included in the update, including all patch notes, check out the official forum topic. If you want to get more information on the game or just want to jump right in, you can do so for free at the MechWarrior Online Official Website. You can check out a trailer of FireBrand heating up the battlefield below.
With E3 growing ever closer, the largest video game companies are mostly keeping their big announcements under wraps. However over the last couple of days it has become increasingly evident that Lionhead Studios were about to make an announcement of some kind.
Well today the company did just that by announcing that they will be remaking Fable: The Lost Chapters, a re-release of the original Fable with extra content. Fable: The Lost Chapters will undergo a full HD upgrade and some of the game’s layout and controls will be reworked while a normal checkpoint system will replace the game’s previous Hero Saves. The title is set to be released on the Xbox 360 under the name Fable Anniversary sometime later this year.
Today a great looking game was released onto the PlayStation Network and for JRPG fans it is a title that many of you have probably been keeping an eye out for. Today Class of Heroes 2 was released onto the PlayStation Network by MonkeyPaw Games and Gaijinworks.
The title features over 125 dungeons, 96 quests, 10 different races to play as and more. The game is a first person dungeon crawler similar to Etrian Odyssey and appears to play very similar to Unchained Blades, minus the capturing of enemies of course. Class of Heroes 2 was designed for the PSP but can be played on the PS Vita as well. Those interested in purchasing the title can do so herefor $24.99 and those looking to see if the title is for them can check out the newly released gameplay video below.
Today Konami had some good news for fans of their Soccer franchise, Pro Evolution Soccer. The company confirmed that the next game in the series, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014, will be released later this year and it will be making use of an adapted version of Kojima Production’s Fox Engine. We will likely see the game in action during Konami’s pre-E3 presentation later this week.
The new engine will allow the game to reach new heights as the past gameplay engine placed limitation on the game’s animation and AI systems. Because of this, the company has worked from the ground up to rework every element of the game, creating what they are saying will be a “new standard for football [soccer] titles.” Konami also announced that the game will only be released on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and interestingly enough, the PSP.
“It’s clobberin’ time!” Marvel Heroes – the free-to-play action-MMORPG from Gazillion Entertainment – has launched worldwide for PC, with a Mac version in development for later release.
The game will feature 21 of your favorite Marvel Universe super heroes (at launch) from Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Captain America to Spider-Man and Wolverine, all of which battle through an original, meaty story written by legendary comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis. They also each have unique and extensive levelling systems, power trees and equipment. President and COO of Gazillion Entertainment – and visionary behind Diablo and Diablo II – David Brevik, said;
For over three years we’ve been building Marvel Heroes to be an exciting, free-to-play massively multiplayer action game, and we are ecstatic to finally put it in the hands of Marvel fans and gamers alike. The creation of Marvel Heroes has been a labor of love. As a die-hard Marvel fan, it’s an honor to give players the chance to take on the roles of their favorite Marvel Super Hero in an epic adventure.
Along with the above features, over 70 years of Marvel history will be paid homage with numerous costumes available to wear, including those seen in The Avengers film. With the ability to instantly swap between characters and set across diverse locations, the fast-paced, action-RPG gameplay of Marvel Heroes (which also includes PvP and End-Game) will provide an intense, but fun experience. Gazillion will be adding new content to the title over frequent updates, from additional story missions to new playable characters, end-game content and much more.
You can download Marvel Heroes from www.marvelheroes.com or via Steam (an internet connection is required to play). We will have our own review up in the coming days. In the meantime, check out the latest episode of the motion-comic, The Chronicles of Doom.
Blood Bowl: Star Coach is now into its final phase of development and has been made a early access title on Steam. This means that the studio will be able to make updates in order to improve the game experience and to correct any errors with help from the players themselves.
Blood Bowl: Star Coach is free and will be gradually updated with new content, either directly into the game or via the store. Additional pre-defined tactics, new training bots for practice games, boosters as well as new teams to coach are all planned. To thank the first players for their contribution to this Beta, Cyanide will offer a pack of Cyans, usable in-game when Blood Bowl: Star Coach is officially launched.
Blood Bowl: Star Coach is a tactical, free-to-play game, in which the player is placed at the head of a glory hunting football team, in contrast to the regular Blood Bowl games. Dwarfs, elves, humans and a host of other fantasy creatures will be your pawns with which to play with. It is then up to the coach to create the team and to set up the various defence and offence tactics.
The matches are played in a no-holds-barred atmosphere with little guarantee that players will escape unscathed. Fortunately, a replay mode allows the coach to understand his tactical errors and to pinpoint strategies worth repeating. So take advantage of the early access, and download ithere from steam on PC.
Bundle Stars is at it again with their 8th bundle. This time working with SpecialEffect to help those with disabilities to enjoy games, the Atomic Indie Bundle collects 12 games for the low price of $5.00 US (AUD$5). This great price offers players a saves of up to 96% compared to getting them piecemeal. Those wanting the full low down on all the games and what their about can find their official descriptions below.
Tropico Trilogy:Get the original Tropico, Tropico 2: Pirate Cove, Tropico 3 and the add-on “Absolute Power”. In these strategy and simulation games players choose to be the ruler of a banana republic or a feared pirate king as they build their empire. This fantastic Trilogy gives hours of gameplay with over 100 game scenarios to complete and infinite replayability with customisable sandbox modes.
Section 8:Is a large-scale, sci-fi first person shooter game where fast-paced action meets military strategy. In the full single-player campaign, gamers can customise equipment load outs and dynamically manipulate the flow of combat with on-demand vehicle requisitions, strategic asset deliveries, dynamic combat missions, and the ability to drop anywhere on the battlefield from 15,000 feet above.
The First Templar:In this co-operative action adventure game players will follow the path of two unlikely heroes on their search for the Holy Grail. The heroes face powerful opponents at every turn, offering a captivating campaign, engaging in fierce action-packed combat that can be enjoyed as a single player or co-operatively with a friend.
Disciples III Resurrection: In this grand sequel of the series a new race, the ruthless and merciless Undead Hordes, ascend to power. With over 70 hours of gameplay, two storyline characters, four leaders, two bosses and over 50 new units, gamers will enjoy a dramatic and intriguing plot with countless exciting quests.
Insecticide:An action adventure which will see gamers lead a team on a bug hunt to help solve a crime of epic proportions. Collect clues, solve puzzles and use an arsenal of ingenious bug weapons to confront your suspects in this real-time 3D third person view which combines action-based platform with weapons-based combat.
Space Chem: In this design-based indie puzzle game, take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem – the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Streamline designs to meet production quotas and survive encounters with the sinister threats that plague SpaceChem in over 50 mind-bending puzzles.
Dino D-Day: In this action-packed multiplayer shooter, players are transported to 1942 where Adolf Hitler has succeeded in resurrecting dinosaurs which are trampling Europe and the Mediterranean. Join forces with friends and battle to serve the cause of the Allied Nations or the Nazis. Choose from seven playable dinosaur classes, nine human classes and 26 classic World War II weapons.
Dream Pinball 3D: Turn your PC into six multi-level, 3D pinball machines with Dream Pinball 3D. With six different themes and single player and multi-player modes the game features balls made of six different materials all with different ballistic properties.
Legendary: In this mythical first person shooter players must return the creatures of ancient myth, legend and lore back to Pandora’s Box, in order to keep society safe. With single-player and multiplayer option, gamers can take part in three-way battles to combat the supernatural and take on awe-inspiring fire fights.
Imperium Romanum: This strategy game is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire, with players taking on the role of governor of a Roman province with the task of building a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. With 19 challenging scenarios gamers will need to use comprehensive economic and strategic leadership abilities to succeed.
More of a visual person? Players can also check out the Atomic Indie Bundle Trailer embedded below. Players wanting to cash in on this bundle can check it out for themselves HERE, plus players can still purchase The Outlaw Bundle with its limited time remaining if they missed out on it before.
Brought to us by New Zealand based games developer Sidhe, Rugby Challenge 2 is the only video game to receive the honor of being officially licensed by the British and Irish Lions 2013 Tour of Australia.
Waiting for Company of Heroes 2 to release to get in on the sequel of the hit strategy game? Well fortunately, players will not have to wait much longer as Relic Entertainment and SEGA will be moving from the Closed Beta into an Open Beta for all interested players later today and keep it open until June 18th.
Those joining in on the Open Beta will get a chance to go head to head or co-op in the multiplayer across six different maps. Additionally, players will get a look at during the beta include the first 45 levels of the game’s progression, plus the bulletin system. All the while getting to check out all the realistic features of the Essence 3.0 engine. As an added benefit, those that participate in the open beta will get to keep their progression and unlocks if they purchase and play the game with the same Steam ID within 60 days of Company of Heroes 2 release.
Company of Heroes 2 is currently set to release June 25th, 2013 for the PC.
