With Risen 2: Dark Waters washing up on these shores soon for PS3 and Xbox 360, Deep Silver has released a trailer taking a look at Arborea. Waterfalls, sunsets and the stunning vistas from the Southern Seas; soak it in.
But as the pirate adventure unfolds, the tranquility of this beautiful and intruiging land will surely not last. Enjoy the calm before the storm with this latest mood trailer for the game.
Risen 2: Dark Waters is out now on PC and comes to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on 3rd August, 2012.
Does anyone own it on PC already? Who will be grabbing it on its console launch?
Not only is there a new SimCity game on it’s way to full fledged retail, but the developers behind the builder are getting in on the Facebook scene. SimCity Social has been making itself heard for a while now, and is due to make a worldwide debut on Facebook soon. A two studio effort combining the works of developers Maxis and Playfish, the aim is to bring the usual depth of the SimCity franchise to the social media platform.
That said, it has just been announced that EA has paired up with Mercedes Benz Europe to bring some very specifically themed content to the game *cough* advertising *cough*. If you’ve ever wanted to bring your favourite brands into a SimCity game, well here you go. Players will have the chance to complete Mercedes Benz specific quests to unlock exclusive items, including a Mercedes Benz factory, and will be able to spot some of the A-Class vehicles adding some class to their streets.
Mercedes lovers who happen to reside in North America will have to keep their experience with the brand to real life, as the deal does not include the United States or Canada – guess you’ll just have to buy that car instead.
Read this:
“The new A-Class stands for the pulse of a new generation that is breaking away from the conventional, making it the perfect fit for the engaging city-building game SimCity Social,” says Anders Sundt Jensen, Vice President Brand Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Moreover, the integration of the Mercedes-Benz brand into a social game is a logical step in our communication strategy, which incorporates social media as an integral component. Electronic Arts is the perfect partner for this venture. Like Mercedes-Benz, the company stands for technical innovation, fascinating entertainment and attention to detail.”
There is no doubt about it. PC versions of games that release cross platform are cursed. Cursed to be delayed, and now in the case of Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, cursed to be broken. The console version of the game was released a month ago, and now despite the delay, the PC version (released a couple of days ago) has been found to be littered with bugs; small, significant, game spoiling, ridiculous, all kinds seem to have turned up to the Ghost Recon party.
The Ubisoft forum is the best place to check out at the moment, with the one forum having been closed in order to divide the many issues into their own specific forums. Ubisoft appear to be highly aware of the problems, and have released a statement to the effect that they are trying to fix them as soon as humanly possible.
So if you can’t move your man because the mouse or WASD keys don’t work, can’t get into a multiplayer match, are having issues with resoloution, sound, or any of the other problems being reported, then sit back, breathe, and have a look at the pretty trailer below – this is the game that you’re waiting for, it’s just hiding for effect.
The CC review of the PS3 version of the game can be found here.
Twas the week before the 8-Bit Summer and all through…well, that’s all I got. As you know, next week Nintendo’s 8-Bit Summer kicks off with a bang, delivering two Virtual Console titles to the eShop each week. This is the week before however, and Nintendo have quite a few non-classic titles to introduce you to.
The biggest attraction this week comes in the form of Marvel Pinball 3D, which throws together Zen Studios’ classic renditions of Iron Man, Blade, The Fantastic Four, and Captain America. You can grab this gem up yourself for just $7.99 as of now, which is an awesome deal for the quartet of awesome tables.
Next up is by another top tier name in the digital world, with that being Renegade Kid. After crafting the brilliant Mutant Mudds, this dev is out to out-do themselves again with the quite lovely Bomb Monkey. This puzzler works a bit like Lumines, as you have to prevent blocks from rising above a line. Add in a monkey and explosives, and you have the gimmick that gives this title it’s charm. Bomb Monkey is priced at $4.99.
On the DSiWare front, we have the 8-bit styled shmup, Flip The Core as well as a new puzzle strategy game involving DNA labeled Escape the Virus: Swarm Survival – with both priced at $1.99.
Oh yeah, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure also has a new demo up, and if you are looking for a bit of value, Nintendo have slashed the price on the indie favorite VVVVVV to $4.99 for this week only.
Quite a start to the summer. Of course July looks to bring A LOT more, so stay tuned as that line-up beings to spill out. For now though, What’ya buyin?
Max Payne 3 has been a pretty big hit from Rockstar for a number of reasons, but the multiplayer certainly made it even sweeter. Those who are wanting to broaden their game are in luck, as Rockstar are ready to release the first DLC pack for the mode on July 4th in Australia, which dons the name “Local Justice”.
Local Justice will arrive on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (with the PC version launching on July 18th), and will add three multiplayer maps based on the latter portions of the game, as well as a new multiplayer faction, a new item, a new weapon (the new M4 Assault Rifle), and more. Sounds great, right? Well, early buyers who don’t have the Rockstar Pass (where you get this DLC for free) will be able to get a discount upon launch. You can check out the trailer and AU pricing information down below.
The Local Justice Pack will be available during launch week for a discounted price of 480 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) or $8.75AUD on PSN and PC, after which point it will return to its normal price of 640 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE) or $11.45AUD on PSN and PC.
Remember when the Expendables 2 being a video game became a thing? Well, it’s quite an interesting thing, as new details have proved Ubi have dealt some love in what could be a highly enjoyable digital release this summer. Instead of going for some big budget fare that licensed titles usually flounder under, this romp will be an arcadey one, packing in online and local multiplayer that features Barney Ross, Gunner Jensen, Hale Caesar and Yin Yang from the flick.
Here is a bit more insight on the narrative involved as well, for those of you who are stroking their whiskers in curiosity:
Building on the universe created in the high-octane, star-studded movies, The Expendables 2 Videogame invites gamers on an adventure to rescue an extremely valuable, kidnapped billionaire. It’s all business, until all hell breaks loose and the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene detonates in a massive fireball that never lets up. The adventure concludes right where the new movie begins, creating a continuous story experience for fans of the Expendables’ hard-boiled brand of action.
New screenshots have also been released, and aside from the exotic locales, the first thing you will notice is that this title will include a generous amount of explosions and vehicles, with the more multiplayer tuned camera angles in tow. As of now, there is no official release date for the game, but you can expect it out sometime near August 17th, which is when Expendables 2 lands in theaters. Glare at those awesome screens below, and we will keep you updated as more news comes in for this kick-ass title that will blow up on the XBLA, PSN, and PC.
If you’ve ever been curious about what Japanese companies pay their employees the most well it seems that Square Enix employees make the most money according to a survey done by Income Analysis company Nensyu-Labo. Square Enix employees make an average of $279,242.71 a year while Sony Computer Entertainment Japan takes the number 2 spot at an average of $118,883.26. Nintendo Japan employees average at $117,695.36.
The rest of the top 10 employee’s salary average in Japan can be seen below:
4. Sega $105,783.94 (Sonic the Hedgehog, Panzer Dragoon)
At this point, there isn’t much more to say about the Testament of Sherlock Holmes that hasn’t been said before. The screenshots just keep pouring out of this game, showcasing more drips and drabs of London a la Sherlock. The game is due for release in September of this year, and marks the first time that one of the Sherlock games will appear on an HD console.
The images that have just been released feature what seems to be an opium den and Holmes posing in a graveyard with a shovel (remember the tombstone in the trailer, is he digging his own grave?). Watson gets in to some amateur dramatics with an angry stranger and a gun, and then forgoes the use of a good old blanket rope in order to creep his way across some strategically placed planks. Click on the thumbnails above to see the full images.
For PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in Australia and New Zealand. Spec Ops: The Line is a third person shooter developer by Yager and follows a narrative set in the country of Dubai during a massive sandstorm that has city off the city form the rest of the world.
In Spec-Ops: The Line, players are tasked with finding a lost battalion called The Damned 33rd which is under the command of Colonel John Konrad. Players will enjoy the high action and gripping narrative of Spec-Ops: The Line, which is out today.
Be sure to check out the official trailer, embedded below for more info.
Tecmo Koei revealed today that, at least in Japan so far, that first run copies of Dead or Alive 5 would contain a code that will allow players to unlock two “sexy costumes” for Ayane and Kasumi. As you can see in the image above, this means that both of these girls will be receiving a sexy bunny outfit to fight one another in.
Interestingly enough however, Tecmo Koei also revealed that they will be adding a third sexy costume to the list. The girl who will receive the third costume is up to the players however, as the company has launched a voting system which can be found here. Now you will need to make an account to vote unfortunately, but with a little bit of guessing and translating, it isn’t very difficult. We’ve included the three bonus wallpapers that voters receive below in case you are too lazy to go vote for Hitomi.
