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PC Battlefield 1943 Released
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 18 Comments
Though EA has been so tight-lipped about the status of the Windows edition of
Battlefield 1943 that it raised concerns the game would never be released for PC, the EA Store
is now offering the online first-person shooter via digital distribution. Here's word on the game: "It's time to do your part in the action packed battles of the World War II Pacific campaign! Pick your path - be it as a rifleman crawling the trenches, a steel fisted tank commander, or ace fighter pilot dog fighting to protect the skies. Play as a lone wolf or with your friends, coordinating to turn the tide of battle. Whatever you choose, you get to enjoy the thrill of a fully featured online shooter with the unique Battlefield gameplay." Thanks Matt.
Minecraft Dev Starting Studio
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 6 Comments
The Word of Notch, the blog of Minecraft developer Markus Persson, has some reflections on his recent foray to Bellevue, WA to meet with Valve. While he speaks of how promising the visit was, he also explains his next move will be to start a proper studio and begin development on another game: "Or, rather, a close friend and I will be starting up a new company together. That company will continue to develop Minecraft. I will be the main developer, and I will keep working on it just as I have now, but there will be people supporting me, such as an artist, a web site developer and a business guy to help sort out all deals and make sure that things like the Creeper plushies actually happens. My friend (name withheld for a while for office political reasons) will lead development of a game idea he and I have talked about for a few years. It will be developed in parallel with Minecraft, and has a fairly different style both in visuals and gameplay. Everyone working at the company will be involved in both projects to some degree." Thanks Big Download.
Sniper- Ghost Warrior Map Pack
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 2 Comments
Steam now offers digital distribution of a new map pack for Sniper- Ghost Warrior, adding five new multiplayer maps to the sniperific shooter. The pack is $9.99 USD, and here's word on what it offers: "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Map Pack further expands multiplayer experience with 5 new maps. Battle to control ruined oil-rigs or lie in wait to capture one of mystic stone towers. This Map Pack brings new sniping spots and chance to eliminate enemies from even longer distance. Sniper: Ghost Warrior Map Pack includes new maps for deathmatch, team deathmatch and VIP modes featuring a variety of new locations!"
Settlers 7 DLC
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 3 Comments
Steam now offers digital distribution of the Uncharted Land Map Pack, new DLC for
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom for $3.99 USD. The pack includes three new multiplayer maps: Battle of Tanholm, Tempest Taiga, and Fiery Chasm. The new DLC is also offered as a bundle with the previously released Conquest - The Empire Expansion DLC.
Free Metro 2033 DLC
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 10 Comments
Steam News announces the release of a new content update for Metro 2033 that gives the Ranger Pack as free DLC for the post-apocalyptic shooter. The Ranger Pack adds two new weapons: the Heavy Automatic Shotgun, and the Volt Driver, nine new Steam achievements, and a pair of new Ranger gameplay modes.
Dragonica Online Changing Hands
[9:32 pm ET] - Share - Post a Comment
What was formerly the Dragonica Online Website has a "Service Transition Announcement" with word that THQ*ICE is no longer operating the game.
This website
has details on how the transition to operation under the Gravity Interactive label, saying: "Returning Dragonica Players, you do not need to do anything to ensure your Dragonica Game account is available when we launch; however, if you do not want your Game account information to be ported from THQ*ICE then you will have to opt out by filling out the information here." Operation of the game will resume on the new
Dragonica Online Website, and they expect to relaunch the game by the end of this month. Thanks Gamer's Hell.
Fallout: New Vegas in October
[9:32 pm ET] - Share - 7 Comments
The Pete Hines interview on Planet Fallout talks with the Bethesda Softworks spokesperson about Fallout: New Vegas, Obsidian's upcoming contribution to the Fallout series of post-apocalyptic RPGs. Topics include how the new game will differ from Fallout 3, the use of realistic weapons, locations, shooting mechanics, weapon modifications, environmental interactions, factions, companions, the game engine, mod support, and more. Pete confirms the game's rumored October release date, saying the game is due on October 6 in North America.
Dawn of War II Patched
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The Dawn of War II Website announces that a new patch is now automatically available to update Relic's real-time strategy sequel to version 2.4 (thanks The Patches Scrolls). The 2.4 Release Notes have details on the patch, which are reproduced below. Continue here
to read the full story.
Fallen Earth Patched
[9:31 pm ET] - Share - Post a Comment
A new update is now automatically live for Fallen Earth, bringing the post-apocalyptic RPG to version 1.6.3. Here's what's new and different. Continue here to read the full story.
Gratuitous Space Battles Patched
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The Return of Duke
Gold - LEGO Universe
R.U.S.E. Demo
Metro 2033 Demo
Neverwinter Announced
JA2: Reloaded
Risen 2 Announced
Crusader Kings II
Age of Empires Online
STALKER 2 Announced
Popular Threads
69 DNF Complete?
67 Stardock Layoffs
63 The Bible Online Beta
56 David Allen Speaks
52 DNF Press Release
50 Jack Thompson vs Medal of Honor
44 Chris Taylor on PCs
42 New Mafia II DLC
41 On the DNF Revival
39 No MoH on US Bases
6 I have to re-enter b…
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9/03 Duke Nukem Forever
9/03 Swarm Trailer
9/03 Dungeon Siege III Trlr
9/02 H.A.W.X. 2 Trailer
9/02 NFS Hot Pursuit Shots
9/02 F.E.A.R. 3 Trailer
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Wednesday, Sep 08, 2010 [Image]
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PC Battlefield 1943 Released
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 18 Comments
Though EA has been so tight-lipped about the status of the Windows edition of
Battlefield 1943 that it raised concerns the game would never be released for PC, the EA Store
is now offering the online first-person shooter via digital distribution. Here's word on the game: "It's time to do your part in the action packed battles of the World War II Pacific campaign! Pick your path - be it as a rifleman crawling the trenches, a steel fisted tank commander, or ace fighter pilot dog fighting to protect the skies. Play as a lone wolf or with your friends, coordinating to turn the tide of battle. Whatever you choose, you get to enjoy the thrill of a fully featured online shooter with the unique Battlefield gameplay." Thanks Matt.
Minecraft Dev Starting Studio
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 6 Comments
The Word of Notch, the blog of Minecraft developer Markus Persson, has some reflections on his recent foray to Bellevue, WA to meet with Valve. While he speaks of how promising the visit was, he also explains his next move will be to start a proper studio and begin development on another game: "Or, rather, a close friend and I will be starting up a new company together. That company will continue to develop Minecraft. I will be the main developer, and I will keep working on it just as I have now, but there will be people supporting me, such as an artist, a web site developer and a business guy to help sort out all deals and make sure that things like the Creeper plushies actually happens. My friend (name withheld for a while for office political reasons) will lead development of a game idea he and I have talked about for a few years. It will be developed in parallel with Minecraft, and has a fairly different style both in visuals and gameplay. Everyone working at the company will be involved in both projects to some degree." Thanks Big Download.
Sniper- Ghost Warrior Map Pack
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 2 Comments
Steam now offers digital distribution of a new map pack for Sniper- Ghost Warrior, adding five new multiplayer maps to the sniperific shooter. The pack is $9.99 USD, and here's word on what it offers: "Sniper: Ghost Warrior Map Pack further expands multiplayer experience with 5 new maps. Battle to control ruined oil-rigs or lie in wait to capture one of mystic stone towers. This Map Pack brings new sniping spots and chance to eliminate enemies from even longer distance. Sniper: Ghost Warrior Map Pack includes new maps for deathmatch, team deathmatch and VIP modes featuring a variety of new locations!"
Settlers 7 DLC
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 3 Comments
Steam now offers digital distribution of the Uncharted Land Map Pack, new DLC for
The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom for $3.99 USD. The pack includes three new multiplayer maps: Battle of Tanholm, Tempest Taiga, and Fiery Chasm. The new DLC is also offered as a bundle with the previously released Conquest - The Empire Expansion DLC.
Free Metro 2033 DLC
[9:33 pm ET] - Share - 10 Comments
Steam News announces the release of a new content update for Metro 2033 that gives the Ranger Pack as free DLC for the post-apocalyptic shooter. The Ranger Pack adds two new weapons: the Heavy Automatic Shotgun, and the Volt Driver, nine new Steam achievements, and a pair of new Ranger gameplay modes.
Dragonica Online Changing Hands
[9:32 pm ET] - Share - Post a Comment
What was formerly the Dragonica Online Website has a "Service Transition Announcement" with word that THQ*ICE is no longer operating the game.
This website
has details on how the transition to operation under the Gravity Interactive label, saying: "Returning Dragonica Players, you do not need to do anything to ensure your Dragonica Game account is available when we launch; however, if you do not want your Game account information to be ported from THQ*ICE then you will have to opt out by filling out the information here." Operation of the game will resume on the new
Dragonica Online Website, and they expect to relaunch the game by the end of this month. Thanks Gamer's Hell.
Fallout: New Vegas in October
[9:32 pm ET] - Share - 7 Comments
The Pete Hines interview on Planet Fallout talks with the Bethesda Softworks spokesperson about Fallout: New Vegas, Obsidian's upcoming contribution to the Fallout series of post-apocalyptic RPGs. Topics include how the new game will differ from Fallout 3, the use of realistic weapons, locations, shooting mechanics, weapon modifications, environmental interactions, factions, companions, the game engine, mod support, and more. Pete confirms the game's rumored October release date, saying the game is due on October 6 in North America.
Dawn of War II Patched
[9:32 pm ET] - Share - Post a Comment
The Dawn of War II Website announces that a new patch is now automatically available to update Relic's real-time strategy sequel to version 2.4 (thanks The Patches Scrolls). The 2.4 Release Notes have details on the patch, which are reproduced below. Continue here
to read the full story.
Fallen Earth Patched
[9:31 pm ET] - Share - Post a Comment
A new update is now automatically live for Fallen Earth, bringing the post-apocalyptic RPG to version 1.6.3. Here's what's new and different. Continue here to read the full story.
Gratuitous Space Battles Patched
[9:31 pm ET] -