The Sega/Gearbox lawsuit over the false marketing of Aliens: Colonial Marines rages onward, proving once again that the middle school drama surrounding the game is more interesting than the game itself. Today marked Sega’s turn at calling Gearbox a big, dumb doodyhead. Continue reading Aliens: Colonial Marines: Sega Accuses Gearbox of False Advertisement
All posts by chad waller
Mark of War: Bringing Tabletop Gaming to your Computer
Independent studio Warpforged Games has taken to Kickstarter for their first project, Mark of War, a turn-based strategy game that promises to bring tabletop RPGs onto your PC or Mac. Continue reading Mark of War: Bringing Tabletop Gaming to your Computer
World of Warcraft Prices go up in the UK
Blizzard is increasing World of Warcraft’s monthly subscription fee in the United Kingdom according to a post on Battle.net, Blizzard’s official forum. These price increases will coincide with Warlords of Draenor, World of Warcraft’s fifth expansion. Continue reading World of Warcraft Prices go up in the UK
Darksiders 3 is still a Possibility
The fate of the Darksiders franchise has been up in the air lately. THQ went bankrupt in 2012 and auctioned off Darksiders to Nordic Games in 2013, leaving those who worked for Vigil Games to the fend for themselves. After an unpaid 18 month stint with Crytek, what remained of the founding team left to form their own studio called Gunfire Games.
Now their own independent studio, Gunfire Games is looking for its next project, and according to an interview with Polygon, that could be a return to Darksiders. Continue reading Darksiders 3 is still a Possibility
Sony Dismisses EA’s Subscription Model as Lacking Value
Yesterday, EA announced a partnership with Microsoft to bring Access, a $4.99/$29.99 a year subscription service that grants access to EA’s “Vault” library (includes FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2, and Battlefield 4). Today, Sony spoke out to Game Informer, explaining why they turned down the service. Continue reading Sony Dismisses EA’s Subscription Model as Lacking Value
Dual Wield Software Dev Diary: When Humble Beginnings Grow
Hi, I’m Chad Waller, developer of the upcoming game The Regret of Vitrerran. If my name sounds familiar, it’s because I’m a writer for this site. That said, I wanted to give a small developer’s blog about my upcoming title which is currently being Kickstarted. Vitrerran is a real-time card game with bits and pieces of influence from the likes of Megaman, Super Smash Bros., Baten Kaitos, Final Fantasy, and Magic the Gathering while still being something very different. Continue reading Dual Wield Software Dev Diary: When Humble Beginnings Grow
Play Far Cry 4 on Mt. Everest!
In a gloriously absurd PR stunt, Ubisoft has started a contest that will send one winner to the tippy-top of Mt. Everest, Earth’s tallest mountain, to play Far Cry 4. Continue reading Play Far Cry 4 on Mt. Everest!
New Devil’s Third Multiplayer Info
Ninja Gaiden director Tomonobu Itagaki released some new Devil’s Third multiplayer information today in an interview with Famitsu (translated by Siliconera). Continue reading New Devil’s Third Multiplayer Info
Another Aliens vs. Predator Game Could Happen
In an interview with DSOGaming about Sniper Elite 3, Lead Programmer Kevin Floyer-Lea expressed interest in returning to the Alien vs. Predator universe for yet another game. Continue reading Another Aliens vs. Predator Game Could Happen
Alien: Isolation Will Have Full-Stealth Gameplay… Maybe
Early in Alien: Isolation’s marketing career, someone let slip that the horror game would have guns and more human enemies alongside the Xenomorph. That news was alarming and the cause for some concern to many players hoping for a true survival-horror experience. Today, in an interview with GamesTM, Lead Designer Garry Napper has eliminated some of that concern. Continue reading Alien: Isolation Will Have Full-Stealth Gameplay… Maybe