The Banner Saga trademark dispute explained by King – statement
Candy Crush Saga developer King has responded to its trademark filing against The Banner Saga, claiming it is preserving its ability to enforce its rights.
Assassin’s Creed 3: alleged insider discusses troubled development
Assassin’s Creed 3 certainly had its share of problems – depending on who you ask – but one alleged insider at Ubisoft has stepped forward to suggest its development wasn’t as smooth as it was made out to be.
Tomb Raider hits Mac tomorrow, pricing and details inside
Tomb Raider will finally hit Mac tomorrow, courtesy of Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix. We’ve got pricing and details here.
Infinite Crisis video reveals Superman as latest champion
Infinite Crisis, the upcoming free-to-play MOBA from Turbine based in the DC Universe, has a new champion in town and it’s none other than Kal-El himself.
GRID 2 Reloaded out now for PS3 & PC, includes bundled DLC
GRID 2 Reloaded has been revealed by Codemasters. The base game’s been given a digital re-release on PS3 and PC, along with tons of bundled cars and track DLC.
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration RPG in the works at Cyanide Studio
Styx: Master of Shadows, an infiltration game with RPG elements, has been announced by Cyanide Studio.
SOMA’s latest screenshot and radio transmission reveal that something has gone rogue
SOMA, which is in development from Amnesia: The Dark Descent studio Frictional Games, has a new screenshots and radio message for you to peruse over. The horror title is set for release on PC and PS4 in 2015. Thanks, Gematsu.
Star Citizen funding hits $37 million, users create 4,900 orgs in 12 hours
Users of Star Citizen’s community Organization System have created over 4,900 orgs in just 12 hours of launch, Cloud Imperium’s Chris Roberts has noted in a thank-you letter.
SteamOS beta testers can now dual-boot and create a custom partition
The latest update to the SteamOS beta provides users with the option to dual-boot and create custom partitioning. Released two days ago, the update will allow those who wish to do so, install both Windows and SteamOS onto the system. Due to the beta phase, it’s wise to note that doing such a thing comes with risks: according to Valve, there has been “little testing on this, especially any kind of dual-boot setup.” In other words, if you are participating, don’t install it on any machine you “are not prepared to lose.” Via The Verge.
Steam in-home streaming beta now open to non-Steam games
Participants in Steam’s in-home streaming beta can now stream non-Steam titles, according to the latest update from Valve.
Blackguards sneaks onto Steam and GoG two days early
Blackguards from Hamburg-based Daedalic Entertainment has been released two days ahead of schedule. If you are still on the fence, you can always download the demo which includes the first chapter of the turn-based RPG. You will also be able to continue your saved game from the demo in the full version upon purchase. Blackguards will run you $35.99 on Steam and GoG at a 10% discount until January 29.
DCUO War of the Light Part I releases early for subscribers
DC Universe Online’s latest update, War of the Light Part I, is live for subscribers and introduces a new storyline as well as the Blue Lantern Corps. It also includes a new power set, Rage, which can be used by both heroes and villains. See it in action on YouTube as SOE has disabled embedding for some odd reason. Free players can purchase War of the Light Part 1 on January 28
EverQuest and EverQuest 2 players have plenty of new content headed their way
EverQuest and EverQuest 2 players have a quite a bit to look forward to starting today with EQ’s Call of the Forsaken: Hate Rising update.
IGF 2014 Student Showcase winners announced
Independent Games Festival organizers haven announced the winners of its 12th annual Student Showcase, selecting eight winners out of 346 entrants.
WildStar developer diary delves into the MMO’s Guild system
WildStar developer Carbine Studios has posted detailed information pertaining to Guilds and the benefits which come with being in one over on the MMO’s official website.
The Elder Scrolls Online’s M rating not ideal, but won’t be challenged – Zenimax
The Elder Scrolls Online has been awarded an M or Mature rating by the ESRB – unusually high for an MMORPG, but Zenimax Online won’t compromise on content.
Gone Home developer outlines links with BioShock, System Shock
Gone Home , BioShock and System Shock could all take place at different times in the same fictional universe, according to The Fullbright Company’s Steve Gaynor.
Skywind trailer shows off latest improvements to Morrowind-reconstructing Skyrim mod
Here’s another video showing off Skywind, an ambitious mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim aiming to fully recreate the experience of Morrowind, the third and possibly best-loved core entry in the series.
The Banner Saga sequel blocked by King’s trademark claim
The Banner Saga developer Stoic has said it can’t fulfil its ambitions to make a sequel to the tactical RPG while King blocks its rights to the series’s title.
Activision Blizzard appoints former Warner Bros. boss to board of directors
Longtime Warner Bros. executive Barry Meyer has joined Activision Blizzard’s board of directors and nominating and corporate governance committee, GamesIndustry reports. Meyer left his former position as Warner Bros. CEO in March 2013, having been with the entertainment company in senior roles since 1971. Activision Blizzard’s management is of particular interest because CEO Bobby Kotick and a few other major players recently purchased the majority of the publisher from its one-time parent company, Vivendi, granting it greater autonomy and independence.
Team Fortress 2, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead Steam Library issues fix available
Noticed some weird happenings in your Steam Library today? Some users have reported a strange error where the game labelled “Team Fortress 2″ is actually Left 4 Dead, and vice versa. The issue only seems to apply to Valve-developed games, and doesn’t seem to cause any major problems, but Valve has suggested a pretty simple fix which may resolve it for you.
Thanks, Destructoid.
PayDay 2 update allows for “Infamous” prestige progress wipes
PayDay 2′s next update will let veteran players reset their progress in order to unlock the highly exclusive Infamy skill tree.
Shovel Knight trailer accompanies new release date
Shovel Knight was delayed late last year, but has resurfaced with a new trailer and a release window that shouldn’t test your patience too much.
The Golf Club coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One in northern spring
The Golf Club is a new golf sim headed to PC and next-gen this year, boasting procedurally-generated courses, no loading times, a course creator, and extensive online functionality.
Storm is “Payday in Space”, Starbreeze investor note claims
Just a little blip here: according to a Swedish investor note turned up by Superannuation, Starbreeze describes its upcoming co-op shooter Storm as “PayDay in space”. That’s likely to be more of a suggestive lure for investors than a literal description, but don’t rule out the possibility of space robberies. Storm was quietly announced almost one year ago, and apart from word that it may incorporate elements of a shelved project called Cold Mercury, we know absolutely nothing about it.
Thanks, Destructoid.
Planetside 2 Hossin continent expected by May
Planetside 2 has a busy six months ahead, according to the latest developer roadmap update from Sony Online Entertainment.
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