Star Citizen hangar video reveals unseen ships, mind-boggling detail
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Star Citizen is astonishingly detailed. Trying to think about it is like trying to visualise all of space. It’s impossible; you just have to look at it and accept its beauty was crafted by fingers more skilled than you could ever hope to be (unless you are that skilled, in which case well done). YouTuber, Star Citizen explorer and Glaswegian Scott Manley has been looking at the now-playable Hangar for Star Citizen and revealing just how incredible the game is.
Former Gears of War producer Rod Fergusson to head up new 2K studio
Former Gears of War producer Rod Fergusson, who joined Irrational Games to assist with BioShock Infinite development, has announced he’s heading up a new studio for 2K Games. “It’s official: I’m launching a new studio for 2K in the Bay Area with an exciting new project! Details soon,” his tweet reads. While 2K said it had no further information on the studio to share at this time, its did confirm Fergusson’s tweet. Thanks, Polygon.
Microsoft watching what Valve does with Steam Machines, SteamOS, with “great interest”
Phil Harrison, corporate VP of Microsoft Europe, has said the company will be watching what Valve does regarding SteamOS and its Steam Machines with “great interest.”
Divinity: Original Sin Alpha, beta and release dates announced by Larian
Divinity: Original Sin has been given a release date by Larian Studios.
The Evil Within – EG Expo 2013 livestream: Tango Gameworks discusses its multiplatform horror title
The Evil Within is the latest from horror maestro Shinji Mikami, and today at the Eurogamer Expos, Tango Gameworks is discussing the Bethesda published title. Only the developer knows what terrors will be shown. It’s up to you to watch the livestream below and find out for yourself. The Evil Within is due on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One in 2014.
Guild Wars 2 – EG Expo 2013 livestream: ArenaNet talks upcoming content
Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet is on stage at the Eurogamer Expo to discuss brand new content coming to the MMO. You can watch the livestream below. The next confirmed update to the PC title is Twilight Assault which starts on October 1.
Battlefield 4 multiplayer map details leak online
Names and images for all ten Battlefield 4 multiplayer maps appear to have leaked online. The images were found on Battlelog, Battlefield’s social network, and give an idea of what we can expect from maps that have not yet been officially revealed.
X-Rebirth economy will be affected by every trade and every exploding ship
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The moment X-Rebirth was announced we all knew that one thing was a given: galactic conquest through commercial trade. Forget the fizz of lasers for a brief moment, the big jaw-drop for any X game is the depth of its economy. The latest trailer for X-Rebirth shows that’s not changed a bit.
Tropico 3, Sine Mora and more in latest Humble Weekly Sale
Kalypso is behind the latest Humble Weekly Sale, and is offering Trpico 3, Sine Mora, Skydrift and Anna – Extended Edition for anything above the sum of $1. If you care to fork out $6 or more, you’ll score Tropico 4 and Jagged Alliance: Back in Action too. All games are available for PC via Steam keys, and Anna – Extended Edition also available on Linux and Mac. As ever, you choose how to split the proceeds between the publisher and charitable causes. The Humble Bundle scheme has so far raised over $25 million for charity.
Activision “taking some of the biggest risks”; CEO responds to criticisms
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg believes the publisher is one of the gutsiest in the business in terms of taking risks and being creative.
EVE Online: Rubicon – 20th free expansion to the MMO set for release in November
EVE Online: Rubicon will be the 20th free expansion to the MMO and is set for release in November.
Shadow Warrior’s launch trailer has got the touch and the power
Flying Wild Hog’s Shadow Warrior remake is out today on PC, and to prepare you for the crazy, the developer has released the launch trailer. It even has our titular hero singing along with Stan Bush’s “You’ve Got The Touch.” Insane. Don’t forget: if you own a copy of Saints Row 4 on Steam, you’ll find a bonus weapon in Shadow Warrior – SR’s signature purple dildo bat. Awesome.
Wot I Think: Shadow Warrior
By Adam Smith on September 26th, 2013 at 4:00 pm.
This was unexpected. I was willing to believe that bringing Lo Wang back was a good idea but far from sure of it. Two days of carnage later, I’m convinced. The biggest problem with the Shadow Warrior reboot is that it isn’t a Blood reboot because if Caleb ever does return to our screens, he’s probably not going to do it in this much style. Here’s wot I think.
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