Category Archives: PC
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 17:56 BST
Bioshock Infinite DLC could feature “a new AI companion character”
Leaky LinkedIn has a snippet of information for us again. The CV of Michael Shahan, Senior Animator at 2K Games, has revealed Bioshock Infinite’s first round of DLC is set to feature a new AI companion.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 17:34 BST
Watch_Dogs – Yannis Mallat on the reveal and the tech
Watch_Dogs, the new IP from Ubisoft Montreal, is turning plenty of heads. With the reveal of it’s release date earlier today, VG247 spoke to studio head Yannis Mallat about the game.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Shooter, Ubisoft, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: ubisoft montreal, Video Interview, Watch_Dogs, Yannis Mallat
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 17:00 BST
Company of Heroes 2: Theater of War mode announced
Sega has announced Company of Heroes 2 will ship with a new mode called Theater of War.
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Posted in: Action, PC
Tags: company of heroes 2, relic entertainment, theater of war
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 17:31 BST
Watch Dogs November 22 release date revealed, four editions available at launch
Ubisoft has confirmed Watch Dogs will be available worldwide on November 22. The North American release arrives on November 19, European users can pick it up on November 21, and the UK receives it on November 22. Players will be able to choose from four different versions that will include a variety of digital and physical goodies when the game arrives.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 16:59 BST
Dead Island dev reveals new Hellraid hack-and-slash project
Dead Island and Call of Juarez developer Techland has peeled back the curtain on its latest project. Bored of whacking zombies? Perhaps a hack-and-slash title that goes by the name of Hellraid could help.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: call of juarez, dead island, Hellraid, techland
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 15:36 BST
Live Stream: Dead Island Riptide, tonight at 6pm BST
Dead Island Riptide landed in the charts this morning at number one. So to continue on the game’s success it would make sense if VG247 broadcasted a fancy live stream for you this evening.
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Posted in: Deep Silver, PC, PS3, Shooter, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: Dead Island: Riptide, deep silver, live stream
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 15:19 BST
GRID 2 trailer uncovers more modes and features
Overtake, time attack and customisation all featured heavily in the latest GRID 2 live stream – so you’d be happy to know that it’s called the ‘Overtake, Time Attack, Customisation Trailer’. Great name.
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Posted in: Codemasters, PC, PS3, Racing, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: Codemasters, Gameplay Video, GRID 2, trailer
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 14:56 BST
Square Enix confirm lay-offs at European and UK offices
Square Enix has confirmed it is set to make redundancies to both its European and UK operations.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, RPG, Square Enix, Xbox 360
Tags: redundancies, Square Enix, yoichi wada
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 14:19 BST
Metro Last Light gets another trailer – entitled Redemption
Metro Last Light is a dark world, with danger ever present and the threads of society in the balance. The latest trailer shows off even more darkness.
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Posted in: Deep Silver, Koch, PC, PS3, Shooter, Videos, Xbox 360
Tags: 4A Games, deep silver, Metro: Last Light, trailer
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 12:59 BST
Deadpool release date confirmed, pre-order incentives announced
Activision has confirmed its upcoming Deadpool title for a June 28th release on consoles and PC. A smidgen of pre-order incentives were also outlined alongside the announcement, providing Marvel fans with extra reason to join the anti-hero’s adventure.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 11:40 BST
Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition detailed, new screens revealed
Alternative Software bring the ruck(us) with new details and screens for Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Alternative Software, Rugby Challenge 2: The Lions Tour Edition
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:41 BST
Left 4 Dead 2 for Linux public beta coming this week
Valve is set to launch the Left 4 Dead 2 beta on Linux this week. Those who already own the Steam version of the game will receive access soon, alongside the Extended Mutation System that has been available since February.
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Posted in: PC
Tags: Left 4 Dead 2, linux, valve
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:27 BST
FPS titles linked with better short-term memory
Dr. Lorenza Colzato of Leiden University in The Netherlands has produced research that suggests first-person shooter players are likely to have better memories than their non-gun-wielding counterparts.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 10:10 BST
Ys Seven readying itself for PC release in the West
It looks as if Joyoland is bringing the PC version of Ys Seven to Europe and America.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 09:28 BST
Batman: Arkham Origins screens highlight Christmas panic in Gotham
A batch of Batman: Arkham Origins screens has finally arrived, sans watermarks. The prequel, which was revealed on the cover of GameInformer earlier this month, looks to be shaping up rather tastily.
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Posted in: Action, PC, PS3, Warner Bros., Xbox 360
Tags: Armature Studio, Batman: Arkham Origins, Warner Bros. Montreal
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 07:46 BST
Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon: a blast from the future’s past
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is out this week. VG247′s Dave Cook met a strange time travelling game designer who explained to him just why its worth your time.
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Posted in: PC, PS3, Shooter, Ubisoft, Xbox 360
Tags: Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Phil Fournier
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 06:43 BST
DayZ base building to be like capital ships in EVE Online
Bohemia Interactive drew inspiration from CCP in conceptualising DayZ’s base building, which it envisions as similar to EVE Online’s capital ships.
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Posted in: PC, Sandbox
Tags: bohemia interactive, DayZ, DayZ Standalone, Dean Rocket Hall
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 03:17 BST
Oculus Rift Virtual Boy emulator released
Now you can recreate the experience of using the world’s worst commercial gaming VR headset with the best one.
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Posted in: Mods, Nintendo, PC
Tags: oculus rift, virtual boy
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 02:47 BST
Defiance PS3 patch expected early this week
Trion Worlds expects a much-requested update for the PlayStation 3 version of Defiance to drop before the shine wears off Monday.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 01:43 BST
Skullgirls: Eliza chosen as third DLC character
At the end of the first voting campaign to choose two new DLC characters, Eliza has been selected as the latest member of the Skullgirls roster.
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Posted in: Fighter, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: dlc, Lab Zero Games, Skullgirls
Star Trek: The Video Game reviews arrive, scores inside