Agarest: Generations of War PC release date set for early next month

The Steam page for Agarest: Generations of War (called Record of Agarest War in North America) now shows a release date of October 3, with 20% off pre-purchasing. The tactical role playing game was developed by Idea Factory, Red Entertainment and Compile Heart, and released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in North America, and on PS3 only in Europe. The PC port is being published by Ghostlight Games. A prequel called Record of Agarest War Zero turned up in 2011.

Thanks, Siliconera.

Monomania: Shades Of Old In Blackpowder’s Betrayer

The latest installment of an ongoing collaboration between RPS and Dead End Thrills brings you a look at the recently released Betrayer.

Just a moment while I stand and address the group. Hi everyone. *deep breath* I am a Monoholic. One whiff of vintage Monolith Productions and I’m back in the throes of a FEAR bender, or in a caravan park somewhere fighting ninjas disguised as Wiltshire police officers. And now this: Betrayer, an action adventure from six Monolith veterans born again indie and calling themselves Blackpowder Games. Quick, someone, chuck me that copy of Shogo or I’ll burn your house down.

The latest installment of an ongoing collaboration between RPS and Dead End Thrills brings you a look at the recently released Betrayer.

Just a moment while I stand and address the group. Hi everyone. *deep breath* I am a Monoholic. One whiff of vintage Monolith Productions and I’m back in the throes of a FEAR bender, or in a caravan park somewhere fighting ninjas disguised as Wiltshire police officers. And now this: Betrayer, an action adventure from six Monolith veterans born again indie and calling themselves Blackpowder Games. Quick, someone, chuck me that copy of Shogo or I’ll burn your house down.
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I'm skeptical when it comes to those hardware solutions from Valve, specially those quiet cooling systems. What can they do that cooling Co. (such as Noctua with its quiet fans) haven't already done? Or they will come up with a closed liquid solution like Corsair, Antec, etc. and try to spin it?

Oh, and someone should tell Gabe that PC nowadays don't need "desktop tower filled with fans and covered with LEDs".

I guess we'll see next week. Even if it appears poor, Valve have shown with Steam that they can transform a hated platform into a brilliant one.

It'll be interesting to see what they come up with.

Valve has shown that they can launch a broken software platform and then fix it, it's true. But now we are talking about hardware, not software. They need people with knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, etc.

But you're right, we'll see next week.

Diablo 3 auction houses will be culled from the game come March 2014

http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/17/simcity-red-cross-disaster-relief-dlc-available-proceeds-to-benefit-the-humanitarian-organization/

Held at (new) pricepoint: half-price Gunpoint marks Steam Trading Card update and edition upgrades

Like most of us, Gunpoint developer Tom Francis “doesn’t really know what [Steam] trading cards are”. Fortunately, he’s surrounded himself with people who do, and passed Valve an armful of profile backgrounds, badges, emoticons, and “sumptuous” pieces of pixel art created by the man responsible for the game’s lean look, John Roberts. I’ve already watched the trailer below - a temporal quirk of being a news writer - so can assure you that “sumptuous” is the appropriate adjective.

One thing Francis evidently does know how to do is sell Gunpoint. To that end he’s announced a two-day sale - already begun and ending at 4pm PDT / midnight BST on Thursday - and opened up a couple of new ways for players to buy a little more.

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AND.... Star Citizen is now at 19 Million bucks. :)
http://games.on.net/2013/09/star-citizen-hits-19-million-in-crowdfunding-salvage-mechanic-detailed-for-21-million/

I really can't wait for this game.

AMD's Matt Skynner Talks New Radeon Cards, Next-Gen Consoles, 7990 Criticism

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with AMD’s Matt Skynner. As the company’s Corporate Vice President and General Manager of AMD’s Graphics Business Unit, he had insights to share on meaty topics like next-generation consoles and PC game development. Naturally, the conversation also headed toward AMD’s upcoming Radeon HD graphics card series. But Skynner was also in a teasing mode, specifically about the inclusion of Battlefield 4 in the Never Settle Forever program, and the possibility of an answer to Nvidia’s GeForce Experience software.

Read on for the entire transcript of our conversation, and don’t hesitate to leave your own follow-up questions in the comments section.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2013/09/16/exclusive-interview-amds-matt-skynner-talks-new-radeon-cards-next-gen-consoles-7990-criticism/

Arma Tactics releasing on PC October 1, Steam early access now open

Arma Tactics developer Bohemia Interactive has announced that its squad tactics game is coming to PC, October 1. You can lay down an order for the game now via Steam early access.

You can pick the game up over on Steam at 15% if you get your order down early. It’s currently £5.09 on the UK store and $7.64 on the US page. It’s also out on iOS and Android now for $4.99.

The game’s product descriptor reveals that a “whole new campaign” is coming to Arma Tactics at some point in October. We’ll update you once we know more.

Let us know if you place an order. We’ve got some PC screens below for you to check out.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/18/arma-tactics-releasing-on-pc-october-1-steam-early-access-now-open/

From the AMD guy interview:

“They’re coming in Q4. I can’t reveal a pricepoint but we’re looking at more traditional enthusiast GPU pricepoints. We’re not targeting a $999 single GPU solution like our competition because we believe not a lot of people have that $999. We normally address what we call the ultra-enthusiast segment with a dual-GPU offering like the 7990. So this next-generation line is targeting more of the enthusiast market versus the ultra-enthusiast one.

“It’s also extremely efficient. [Nvidia's Kepler] GK110 is nearly 30% bigger from a die size point of view. We believe we have the best performance for the die size for the enthusiast GPU.

So... I take that they won't triumph Nvidia in performance, but since they will be better priced they will be competitive. I'm ok with that.

Dark Souls 2 PS3, Xbox 360 release date set, PC to follow; special editions detailed

From Software and Namco Bandai have confirmed a March 2014 release for the console versions of Dark Souls 2, but the PC version is relegated to “the same window” rather than a firm launch.

The RPG sequel arrives on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version on March 11 in North America and March 14 in Europe. It hits Japan on March 13.

Speaking to Eurogamer, director Yui Tanimura said the PC version isn’t complete and has therefore not been dated.

“We’re still working on what options we allow players to have in order for players to customize the spec of the PC version. Our goal is to release the PC version in the same window,” he said.

“For the PC version we’re simply saying March – we’re trying our best for PC and console. The reason we can’t announce the specific date is we’re working on more options on how to make the PC version optimal.”

The PC version has been in the works alongside Dark Souls 2, for the first time in From Software’s history; the first dark Souls was its first PC port, and it’s been quite open about its unfamiliarity with the process.

“With the first Dark Souls, the development team started work on the console version before the PC version, and because of that there were less options for the development team to make the PC version more optimal in terms of resolution and so on. With Dark Souls 2, the team’s working on console and PC at the same time, so there shouldn’t be an issue with how optimal it will be on day one,” Tanimura said.

Namco Bandai has prepared two special editions for the March launch, both available in limited quantities while stocks last. The Collector’s Edition includes a 30cm knight figurine, an exclusive hardcover art book, a full-colour fabric map, soundtrack and metal case.

The other special package, the Black Armour Edition, is a pre-order bonus. It includes a metal case and the soundtrack. Images of both are below.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/19/dark-souls-2-ps3-xbox-360-release-date-set-pc-to-follow/

Well at least the port will be better this time round, and if it hits in March it will only be a couple weeks.

Humble Bundle 9 adds Bastion, Hardboiled Chicken, Limbo, A Virus Named TOM

Humble Bundle 9 has had four more games added to the pile: Bastion, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, Limbo and A Virus Named TOM. Each, along with the respective soundtracks, will become yours once you pay over the average price, If you have already purchases the bundle, and paid over the average, the games will be unlocked for you. Hit up the link for more information.

http://www.vg247.com/2013/09/18/humble-bundle-9-adds-bastion-hardboiled-chicken-limbo-a-virus-named-tom/

Take on Mars update will add dynamic mission generator, zero-G probe, and more

Bohemia Interactive are busy bodies, aren’t they? They’ve just released Arma 3, they’re still working on DayZ’s standalone release, and we’ve just learned that Arma Tactics is due for a Steam release next month. On top of all that they’re due to release a huge update for Take On Mars on 3 October.

Oh, and they’ve gone and filled the game with trading cards.

http://www.pcgamesn.com/indie/take-mars-update-will-add-dynamic-mission-generator-zero-g-probe-and-more

Also I just found out that this is a thing lol