Stardock Entertainment has announced that the micro-expansion for Sins of a Solar Empire, Entrenchment, is now available for download on Impulse. The add-on can be purchased for $9.95 at www.impulsedriven.com.
Entrenchment adds new starbases, defense upgrades, a new defense technology tree, mine files and general fixes to gameplay and graphics.
“We’re excited to release the first follow up to 2008’s strategy game of the year,” said Stardock CEO and President Brad Wardell. “After careful planning and implementation, we’re confident that Entrenchment brings the concept of updates and expansions to a new echelon for PC gaming as well as create an even more thrilling Sins of a Solar Empire experience.”
This micro-expansion is only one of several that Ironclad plans to produce for Sins over the next year with the next one focusing on diplomacy.
If you haven't checked out Sins of a Solar Empire yet, it's definitely worth a look and can be purchased for $29.95 from Impulse. For more information on Sins of a Solar Empire, head to www.sinsofasolarempire.com.
Don't ask me why I like the word, "unleashed", maybe I'm still playing Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in my mind. Either way, iD Software officially opened the flood gates for the Quake Live beta today. You can experience the wonders of Quake Live and help developers make the game better for you and others around you.
QUAKE LIVE delivers the excitement and energy of first-person multiplayer action to a broader audience than ever before. Not your typical “web game,” QUAKE LIVE offers players a 100% free-to-play premium first person shooter, encompassing more than 30 arenas, five game modes and more than 50 characters - all delivered and accessed through a cutting-edge web site. Connect with friends, play matches, track the leaderboards and browse through player profiles that include scores, detailed statistics, as well as achievement-based awards and trophies.
Integrated with IGA Worldwide’s proprietary SDK, QUAKE LIVE offers companies and agencies fresh opportunities to dynamically-target brands to audiences within a broadly accessible version of one of the world’s premiere game franchises, while also offering gamers a totally free premium game, fun events, and a vibrant, active community of other players.
Id Software's Quake Live, a browser-based first-person shooter, has entered into open beta on the official website. There already seems to be an overwhelming popularity with the game as any gamer who has attempted to play will find out for themselves. At the time of posting, there are over 8,000 people waiting in line to play and an untold number who are already taking part in the open beta. We are still waiting on the initial number of players who are taking part in the beta, but will let you know as soon as we hear something.
According to the Quake Live Twitter account, over 113,000 accounts have been created within six hours. They have also stated that they are attempting to keep up with demand and started several new servers overnight.
Joymax, independent developer and publisher of Silkroad Online, has announced that Silkroad Online is nearing completion and will soon be ready for a worldwide launch. The update features new weapons, armor sets, quests and high-level abilities for both races. The dungeon will be open to players at level 70 or above and will contain six floors and 50 new monsters.
“The Legend IV: Tomb of the Qin-Shi Emperor update is more than just a chance for us to add interesting new characters, impressive weapons and challenging quests,” said Jina Song, General Manager at Joymax. “Each update allows us to expand the storyline, and add depth and color to the rich history of Silkroad Online.”
To find out more about Legend IV: Tomb of the Qin-Shi Emperor, visit the official website at www.joymax.com/silkroad.
Square Enix today announced that the PC version of The Last Remnant will be available for purchase on Valve's digital distribution platform, Steam. The game will be on the service starting on April 9th.
We are excited to offer the millions of Steam customers online access to Square Enix titles beginning with our major action RPG, THE LAST REMNANT," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix Inc. and Square Enix Ltd. "Square Enix is committed to delivering the best quality titles to PC gamers and distribution on Steam is one of the many steps we are taking to increase accessibility for fans in North America and PAL territories.
More publishers putting their games on Steam is always a good thing. Hopefully Square will continue to support the service.
Atlus recently announced their Atlus Online division, a community hub where Atlus fans can converge and discuss their favorite games. Along with that announcement came the revelation that Atlus Online members would be privy to a beta of Atlus Online's first MMO. Enter Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent, developed by JoyImpact and published by Atlus Online. Details are scarce but Gamasutra's interview with Atlus Online's head of operations, Jamie Ortiz, sheds some light on the matter.
Today on their blog, SEGA continues its "Empire: Total War Friday" tradition and has released new details on the latest faction to be included in Empire: Total War, the Maratha Empire. Also, if you haven't heard already, the demo is now available on Steam.
The browser run first-person shooter from Id Software, Quake Live, will be heading toward open beta on the 24th of February. In a post on the official Quake Live website, Id Software has oh so subtly mentioned that the game will be open for beta testing by the masses. No additional details were given, but this may be something worth checking out.
You can check out the official Quake Live website at www.quakelive.com.
The latest game in the Total War series from The Creative Assembly, Empire: Total War, is now available for download on Steam.
The full game is expected to launch to Steam and retail in early March. The demo, however, allows players to "take on the American Army and the French Navy from The Creative Assembly's own "home" side, playing as the British Empire in the "Battle of Brandywine Creek" and the "Battle of Lagos."
Also, if you pre-purchase Empire: Total War on Steam, you will receive Rome Total War Gold Edition for immediate download.
NDOORS Interactive has announced that they will be releasing a rather large update for their strategic turn-based MMORPG, Atlantica Online. The update adds several new features, including two new main character classes – Musician and Maniac.
The majority of the content will be accessible to all players immediately, while some of the new features will only be available to players who have reached level 100.
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