For those of you that have been waiting on the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV, you can pre-purchase the game on Steam starting today. Not only do you get GTA IV on the PC, you also get a free copy of Vice City.
Has anyone ever thought that Wrath of the Lich King would not be a success? If so, you should be ashamed at your predictiing skills. Wrath of the Lich King, the new World of Warcraft expansion is a huge success according to Blizzard Entertainment today. Gamesindustry.biz had a chat with the developer.
"We're grateful for the incredible support that players around the world have continued to show for World of Warcraft," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment.
"Wrath of the Lich King contains some of the best content we've created for the game so far, and we look forward to seeing even more players log in to experience it in the days ahead."
Wrath of the Lich King sold more then 2.8 million copies on its first day alone. God knows what those numbers will look like after its first launch week.
Isotx, an independent game developer, has announced that its latest PC game Iron Grip: Warlord will be available for digital download this week. The free demo is currently available and allows gamers to play on the first level and upgrade to the retail version at anytime.
Many of you may have heard of Isotx from their total conversion modes for Generals Zero Hour and Half-Life 2, Iron Grip for HL2 and Mid East Crisis for Generals. The introduction of Iron Grip: Warlord is this company's first foray into the world as being a developer of independent commercial games.
"We have grown up on gaming, it is in our DNA, so the jump from modding to commercial games was the next natural step for us," stated Isotx Lead Game Designer Vincent Van Geel. "We're all very excited, and of course a bit nervous, as we transition into the highly competitive commercial game business. Our plan is to develop a series of games, all situated like Warlord is, in the Iron Grip Universe."
According to the company, Iron Grip: Warlord is a blend of real time strategy and first person shooter gameplay that contains both single-player and multi-player co-op levels. Players assumethe role of an underdog faction as they fight against the imperialistic Confederation forces. To do this, gamers must build defensive structures and fight off the hordes in first person mode.
You can check out some screenshots after the jump or head to www.igwarlord.com for more information.
Rockstar has announced that they will be releasing videos for Grand Theft Auto IV that were used using their PC Video Editor. Rockstar has sworn that the videos made with the PC video editor were made using only the tool and no other software.
With the release of these videos comes the announcement that Social Club TV has gone live. Users will be able to upload videos made using the tool to this service.
Left 4 Dead has only been out for several hours now and gamers are already porting maps over for use in the game. One such map maker has taken it upon himself to bring the mall from Dawn of the Dead into the virtual realm. You can check out the video below and it's pretty impressive if you ask me. You can also find screenshots and additional information on the development of the map here.
Those looking to delve into the universe in Everquest, can finally download the new 5th expansion to the series.
Everquest II: The Shadow Odyssey is the fifth expansion for the critically acclaimed EverQuest II franchise. This all-in-one compilation pack follows the award-winning and best-selling Rise of Kunark™ expansion. New players and veterans alike will journey through a massive amount of exquisite content unlike anything ever before seen in EverQuest II. The Shadow Odyssey stretches well beyond the fantasy realm and propels the EverQuest II world into a new era of excitement and adventure.
In a press release sent out today, Velocity Micro has announced that their new desktops powered by the Intel Core i7 and Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processors are now available. These new processors promise increased performance in video games and general multitasking. The Core i7 processors also mark the move toward DDR 3 memory and the revival Hyperthreading.
“We’ve always made it a priority to provide our customers with the very latest technology,” said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. “With the launch of the Core i7, we’re able to fulfill the immediate need of our enthusiast customers, giving them a remarkably fast PC that blows the doors off of everything else we’ve ever built.”
Valve has announced that Left 4 Dead has gone gold and is now pre-loading for those who pre-purchased it via steam. Those who pre-ordered the game get a 10% discount and will be able to play at 12:01AM EST on November 18th.
Stardock has released a free update to Galactic Civilizations II that gamers can now download. The update adds new features to the Twilight of Arnor and Dark Avatar expansion packs. The update can be had for no charge and supposedly helps "integrate the expansion packs together with the original into a single consolidated experience."
Mirror's Edge, the highly anticipated first-person adventure release from DICE, hits the retail shelves today for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. With no recent news of a PC version hitting anytime soon, Electronic Arts has confirmed that it will indeed be shipping in early 2009, January to be specific. Also, to spice things up a bit, DICE will also be working on downloadable content for which will also be available early next year.
Mirror's Edge is a unique first-person action adventure where players are introduced to Faith, a 'runner' in a world where communication channels are highly monitored and the movement of information is closely watched. In the game, players step straight into the shoes of this modern day heroine who traverses vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat, fast-paced chases and challenging puzzles. When Faith's sister gets framed for murder, Faith finds herself on the edge of the city, on the wrong side of the law.
"We set out to create a game unlike any other; from the core gameplay controls to the main character and the look of the world, we wanted to give gamers a new experience," said Owen O'Brien, Senior Producer, DICE. "We're eager for players to experience what true first-person movement feels like in a game. Faith is a very human heroine with no super powers or even a weapon that has been put in an extraordinary situation where she must rely on her agility, intelligence and strength to stay alive."
