SHADOW OF MORDOR 2 "REVEALED" BY MO-CAP ACTOR'S CV

http://www.pcgamer.com/shadow-of-mordor-2-revealed-by-mo-cap-actors-cv/

The orc-bothering Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was one of the big hits of 2014, and so the fact that a sequel might be in development may not come as a planet-shattering surprise. And the appearance of a Shadow of Mordor 2 “Stunts/Acting” credit on iStunt, discovered by Nerdleaks, is by no means an official announcement that a new game in the series—“More-dor,” you might say—is being made. But it's a pretty good sign.

A FREEL TRIAL VERSION OF UNRAVEL IS NOW ON ORIGIN

http://www.pcgamer.com/a-freel-trial-version-of-unravel-is-now-on-origin/

The yarn-based puzzle-platformer Unravel exists in that murky, grey area typified by 70/100 review scores: Probably not quite as good as you'd hoped, but still interesting enough that the urge to give it a shot persists. It's not super-expensive—the price tag is $20, currently on sale for $15—but twenty bucks is twenty bucks, as they say. What's a curious but not not especially deep-pocketed gamer to do?

PHIL SPENCER EXPLAINS WHY HALO 5 PROBABLY WON'T COME TO PC

http://www.pcgamer.com/phil-spencer-explains-why-halo-5-probably-wont-come-to-pc/

It's a positive thing that Microsoft wants to bring some of its first-party Xbox exclusives to PC, but one awkward question remains to be answered: where is Halo 5? During a media Q&A at Microsoft's //Build/ 2016 conference today, Phil Spencer addressed that very question, while attempting to explain why some games will remain exclusive to particular platforms.

>>Go and complain about it at walterbates' thread: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=215264

TRIBES: ASCEND HAS ANOTHER NEW PATCH, DESPITE TINY PLAYER BASE

http://www.pcgamer.com/tribes-ascend-has-another-new-patch-despite-tiny-player-base/

Back in December, the free-to-play FPS Tribes: Ascend was updated for the first time in two years, shortly after which developer Hi-Rez Studios talked to us about how it had screwed up the game, and more importantly, what it was doing to try to bring it back. The December patch was a small step forward “for the hardcore guys that stuck around,” but Creative Director Sean McBride said that more was on the way. Apparently, he wasn't kidding.

>>They show commitment, and that's something that deserves some praise.

DARK SOULS 3 TRAILER REIMAGINES THE GAME AS A SCHLOCKY 80S HORROR FILM

http://www.pcgamer.com/dark-souls-3-trailer-reimagines-the-game-as-a-schlocky-80s-horror-film/

Dark Souls games are difficult, yes, but they're also amazing horror games, albeit with a dark fantasy veneer. The trailer above isn't necessarily in keeping with the 'spirit' of Dark Souls 3, but it's thoroughly enjoyable to imagine Miyazaki's world as a straight-to-video B-grade horror film. Oh, and there are some grief glimpses of gameplay footage in there too, buried in the VHS grain.

>>I can't embed the video, so follow the link to see it.

WILDSTAR'S DESTINATION ARCTERRA UPDATE GOES LIVE

http://www.pcgamer.com/wildstars-destination-arcterra-update-goes-live/

Wildstar has received its first major content dump since going free-to-play in September last year. Destination Arcterra invites you to explore a frigid continent in following the tale of Drusera and the Entity. Along with its telegraphing, dodge-rolling combat system, Wildstar's story was a joy, so more of that, please.

TIMESPLITTERS 2 HIDDEN WITHIN HOMEFRONT: THE REVOLUTION

http://www.pcgamer.com/timesplitters-2-hidden-within-homefront-the-revolution/

TimeSplitters 2 was a defining game of the PS2, Gamecube, Xbox and, er, not PC. In fact, there has never been a TimeSplitters game on PC, until now: the first two levels of TimeSplitters 2, Siberia and Chicago, are hidden inside the upcoming Homefront: The Revolution. If you'd rather not know where, back away now.

It's friday and it's also time for the news!

SQUARE ENIX WILL CONSIDER A “HIGHER SPEC” DX12 VERSION OF FINAL FANTASY XV FOR THE PC

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/square-enix-will-consider-a-higher-spec-dx12-version-of-final-fantasy-xv-for-the-pc/

Square Enix revealed that it may look at a higher spec version of Final Fantasy XV for the PC once the console versions are released. This, basically, falls in line with everything we’ve heard so far about a possible PC version of Final Fantasy XV.

>>They will "consider" it

BALDUR’S GATE: SIEGE OF DRAGONSPEAR IS NOW AVAILABLE

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/baldurs-gate-siege-of-dragonspear-is-now-available/

Beamdog has announced the release of Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear. Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear is a brand new expansion for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition that adds a new chapter to the Bhaalspawn saga, with its events occurring between Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II.

DOOM – 4K RESOLUTION SCREENSHOTS FROM CLOSED BETA PHASE

http://www.dsogaming.com/screenshot-news/doom-4k-resolution-screenshots-from-closed-beta-phase/

DOOM’s closed beta phase is a go, and below you can find some 4K screenshots from it. In order to provide crisp visuals, we’ve disabled Chromatic Aberration (kudos to id Software for including an option). DOOM is powered by the id Tech 6, and releases on May 13th.

RPG/BEAT-’EM-UP, CODE OF PRINCESS, IS COMING TO STEAM ON APRIL 14TH

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/rpgbeat-em-up-code-of-princess-is-coming-to-steam-on-april-14th/

Degica has announced that Studio Saizensen’s RPG/beat-’em-up, Code of Princess, is coming to Steam on April 14th. Code of Princess offers players an exciting yet unconventional hardcore experience, deftly blending combo-heavy fighting gameplay with components from classic arcade side-scrolling beat ‘em ups and the character development and customization of an RPG.

TOM CLANCY’S THE DIVISION – FREE INCURSIONS DLC DETAILED, COMING ON APRIL 12TH

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/tom-clancys-the-division-free-incursions-dlc-detailed-coming-on-april-12th/

Ubisoft has detailed the first of two free expansions for Tom Clancy’s The Division. The Incursions DLC will be coming on April 12th, and will add a new endgame activity specifically designed for squad play.

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIII IS COMING TO THE PC ON JULY 8TH

http://www.dsogaming.com/news/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-xiii-is-coming-to-the-pc-on-july-8th/

Koei Tecmo Europe has announced that Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII will launch across Europe on 8th July 2016 for the PC via Steam. Based on the novel of the same name, Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIII has been developed in celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary.

And the second part of the news:

ARK: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST "SURVIVOR LEAGUE" DETAILS REVEALED

http://www.pcgamer.com/ark-survival-of-the-fittest-survivor-league-details-revealed/

The Ark: Survival Evolved mod Survival of the Fittest was spun off into a free, standalone game earlier this month, as the first step in establishing the competitive esports Survivor League. Today, developer Studio Wildcard revealed how its new esports league, which will award cash prizes to the game's top 40 players each month, will work.

HITMAN'S SECOND EPISODE GOES TO SAPIENZA IN APRIL

http://www.pcgamer.com/hitmans-second-episode-goes-to-sapienza-in-april/

As revealed by one of the briefest announcement teasers I've ever seen, the second episode of Hitman will come out on April 26. Entitled Sapienza, it's named after the fictional town in the sunny south of Italy in which the action takes place—a lovely place for a holiday, just as long as you don't have a large man with a bar code tattooed on the back of his head trying to kill you.

>>You can watch the whole 10 sec. teaser here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k20tZ7IsvQ

DIVINITY: ORIGINAL SIN 2 DEV DIARY SHOWS OFF PVP

http://www.pcgamer.com/divinity-original-sin-2-dev-diary-shows-off-pvp/

The folk at Larian Studios are working on Divinity: Original Sin II, but they're also working on amusing videos such as the one embedded above. Ostensibly an update on the sequel's development, CEO Swen Vicke also takes the opportunity to gently rib the fashion sense of people working in the VR industry. Oh, and there's a new secret in Divinity: Original Sin's Enhanced Edition, something to do with "free VR".

>>Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpfLMGg06bE. Coincidentally, the first game is currently 50% off at Steam.

OVERWATCH AND XCOM COMBINE IN ATLAS REACTOR'S OPEN ALPHA

http://www.pcgamer.com/overwatch-and-xcom-combine-in-atlas-reactors-open-alpha/

Welcome to your April 1 coverage, where nothing is true and I'm wondering why I showed up to work. That said, I feel safe sharing news of Atlas Reactor's open alpha with you—because it started yesterday.

>>This is a game impressions video, to help us understand what this game is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlnn20j94Xc

EVERYBODY'S GONE TO THE RAPTURE CONFIRMED FOR PC

http://www.pcgamer.com/everybodys-gone-to-the-rapture-confirmed-for-pc/

Everybody's Gone To The Rapture has at last been confirmed for PC after a long stint on PS4. We suspected it was on its way: the first hint was Rapture's appearance in a SteamDB listing—an entry that was updated as time wore on. All but confirming things, a recent AMD Radeon driver update listed Rapture support. Now we have the news direct from The Chinese Room: everybody's coming to the PC.

>>The article also contains an interview with the game's creative director, Dan Pinchbeck

THE SUPER ADVENTURE FESTIVAL COMES TO GW2

http://www.pcgamer.com/the-super-adventure-festival-comes-to-gw2/

In keeping with April 1 tradition, the Super Adventure Box has returned to Guild Wars 2, but with a twist: this year, it's the Super Adventure Festival.

>>This is the video announcing it. Warning, it's... unique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60TCwX11PVw

And that's it.

But before leaving, know that Stronghold Crusader 2 is free this weekend on Steam, and if you like it, you can purchase it with an 80% off.

Prologue of the fan-adventure "Return of the Tentacle" will arrive in a few months: http://www.returnofthetentacle.de/en

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If the quality of the game is as good as the teaser, I will be happy.

Wow, who would have thought that we'd ever see a Two Worlds 3? Great news though because I loved Two Worlds II.

How big are textures usually in modern AAA games? 1K? 2K?

How much was they in vanilla Far Cry Primal?

Hear, hear!

Wow, what a nice trailer! As the ultra conservative guy I am, I love retro style. That was fun.

Dark Souls 3... despite my fears that they made it a little easier, just wow... these games so good. So good. So good....

BTW anyone seen good deals for Dark Souls 3 digital download? Is Greenmangaming the place to go as usual?

Windows 10 64-bit (37%) is now the most popular OS at Steam, Windows 7 64-bit (33%) is second place.

If we count 32-bit and 64-bit versions together, Windows 7 is still in the lead with 40%, followed by Windows 10 with 38%.

Without Macs and Linux systems, the percentages are this:

Windows 10 64-bit (38.6%) is now the most popular OS at Steam, Windows 7 64-bit (34.5%) is second place.

If we count 32-bit and 64-bit versions together, Windows 7 is still in the lead with 41.7%, followed by Windows 10 with 40%.

DX10-incompatible systems (XP and older) are now only 2.13%

^Thanks for the update. Win 10 becoming the nº 1 OS was only a matter of time thanks to its free update. And despite Valve's efforts, Linux is still a small niche. Looks like the Steam Machines/SteamOS hasn't done anything to change the landscape.

Have they updated their GPU tables aswell?