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Batman Arkham Origins "Invisible Predator Online" Multiplayer Trailer

Unknown | 9:20 PM |
Batman Arkham Origins "Invisible Predator Online" Multiplayer Trailer 

When it launches in October 25th, Batman: Arkham Origins will be the first chapter in the critically acclaimed Arkham series to feature multiplayer. Entitled Invisible Predator Online, the mode is not being developed by WB Montreal but rather by UK studio Splash Damage.

In the mode, players can take on the role of one of three different groups: The Heroes (Batman and Robin) Bane's Elite Thugs (up to three players) and Jokers Elite Thugs (up to three players). Those who play the heroes group will get an experience similar to the single player campaign, with the exception that the enemies you encounter will by other players as opposed to NPC's and you will not be able to engage in fisticuffs though you will stay have access to Batman's gadgets. The objective is to utilize stealth and takedowns to fill an intimidation meter which will cause both groups to retreat.
  "We wanted this tension with the hunter/hunted mechanic," says Creative Director at Splash Damage Alastair Cornish. "If Batman's primary method of engagement was to just run in and club people, a) that's not very Batman and b) it's not that tense or rewarding. 

"So we worked out a clever system with the scoring, so you would vary your takedowns and be patient and not just go in swinging, because that's not Batman. The whole idea is to instill fear and intimidation into players."

While controlling the other two groups, the game morphs into a third-person shooter where both enemy factions are trying to take out the other while avoiding the hero characters. They will be able to use a detective vision tool similar to Batman, and if certain conditions are met the group leader (Bane or Joker) will be come playable. During a match, the group leader will call their followers to enter into the arena and whoever makes it there first assumes of the leader character. These characters are more powerful than the thugs, but can be killed and do not respawn.
   Cornish stated that those who play as the thug characters will be able to customize their features in areas such as body type, facial hair, weapons, face paint and clothing. 

"It really came from thinking of the Invisible Predator Online and what that might be like," he said. "So the heroes' perspective was quite straightforward in terms of how they play, [but with the thugs], sometimes you can see things moving behind you just as Batman is about to grab you."
 "It's been interesting seeing people behaving like the AI," Cornish said. "We had players working through a map as a team, and the guy at the front said to his teammates, 'OK, I've got the front. You've got my back, right?' And his teammate said, 'Right. Can you see anything?' "No, I can't see anything.' And they kept walking through a corridor and the guy at the front said, 'You still got my back, right? Guys? Guys?' And just as he turned around he saw the feet of his buddy zip up into the darkness as Batman did the inverted takedown. 

"All hell broke loose and he just freaked out and started running everywhere. When we saw that, we thought, that's absolutely perfect."


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FIFA 14 - FC Barcelona Trailer

Unknown | 8:03 PM |
FIFA 14 - FC Barcelona Trailer

FIFA 14 Official Gameplay Trailer for Xbox One and PS4. Lionel Messi, Pique, and their Barcelona teammates describe the perfect goal, supported by exclusive gameplay for FIFA 14, coming soon to PC, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4.




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CastleStorm Trailer by Zen Studios

Unknown | 12:55 AM |
CastleStorm Trailer by Zen Studios

Welcome to the world of CastleStorm, a super genre mashup of 2D physics destruction mashed with tower defense brawler! CastleStorm was born out of the fond childhood memory of building and destroying LEGO castles.

The clouds bring rumors of war…It’s Knights vs. Vikings in CastleStorm, where medieval warfare meets 2D physics-based destruction! Controlling the battle in real time, players will harness the power of medieval artillery, manage a fearsome ground attack, and cast powerful spells! CastleStorm features a story-driven solo campaign, a custom castle editor, online multiplayer, co-op modes, and more. Building castles and knocking them down has never been so much fun!

CastleStorm is a physics based tower destruction game, combining elements of real time strategy, resource management, and a beautiful blend of challenging gameplay scenarios.
Multiplayer battles and Co-Op. CastleStorm features multiple modes of multiplayer action for both local and online play: 

• 1 vs. 1 split-screen mode, simply try and beat your opponent
• Survival Co-op: Two players team up to fight off waves of enemies together! One player will control the ballista, the other controls ground forces
• Last Stand Co-op: Both players control a hero and fight off endless waves of enemies together!
Build your own castle! CastleStorm features a tower construction editor allowing players to construct their own custom castles that will be used in battle. Castles must be constructed wisely, as choices determine which types of troops and resources will be available during battle!

Twelve incredibly beautiful environments and a comical story. Sir Gareth leads his troops into battle against the raging Vikings to recover the stolen gem and bring peace to the realm!

Multiple paths to victory. You can choose how to defeat your enemy. Capture the flag, destroy their castle, or complete another predetermined level objective in order to claim victory. Each level features multiple objectives, each with their own rewards!

An arsenal that would make any medieval warrior proud! Harness the power of medieval ballista weaponry, and launch an assortment of explosive weapons including Morningstars, Apple Grenades, Homing Eagles, and even flying sheep to defeat an onslaught of enemies trying to capture your flag and destroy your castle. Deploy a fearsome ground attack of swordsmen, knights, and donkey riders in order to protect your castle gates, and if all else fails, call upon powerful spells to help keep the enemy at bay.

You’ve won the battle, now power up so you can win the war! As you power up in CastleStorm, new weapons and troop classes become available for use in battle.
  

       System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS:Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
    • Processor:Single Core CPU @ 1.6GHz
    • Memory:512 MB RAM
    • Graphics:GeForce 6600 / Radeon 9800 / Intel HD 2000
    • DirectX®:9.0
    • Hard Drive:500 MB HD space
    • Sound:DirectX compatible sound card
    Recommended:
    • OS:Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
    • Processor:Dual Core CPU @ 2.00GHz
    • Memory:1024 MB RAM
    • Graphics:GeForce 8600 / Radeon HD 3670 / Intel HD 4000
    • DirectX®:9.0c
    • Hard Drive:800 MB HD space
    • Sound:DirectX compatible sound card
    • Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection 

 CastleStorm! This blend of physics based destruction meets tower defense brawler is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam! CastleStorm also features a great looking set of Steam trading cards.

Additionally, new CastleStorm DLC will release on Wednesday, July 31st on both Steam and Xbox LIVE® Arcade! The first of two planned expansions, From Outcast to Savior features a brand new Royal Guard faction, new environments, an unlikely Hero, 20 new battles, new weapons, Skirmish & Survival levels and new Achievements! From Outcast to Savior will be available for 240 MSP on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, and $2.99 on Steam.



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Narco Terror - Launch Trailer by Deep Silver

Unknown | 10:59 PM |
Narco Terror - Launch Trailer by Deep Silver 

NARCOTERROR is a wild, collateral-justice twin-stick shooter that combines the magnetism and atmosphere of 80's movies and games, with high-def visuals, next-gen gameplay, and overwhelming destructive chaos.

It's hands down the most evolved twin stick shooter ever created. The campaign supports co-op play with up to two players on a single machine, or online co-op with Players able to drop in or drop out at any time.
Narco Terror is going to be released this summer on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles. It will be a download game available on Steam the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade online platforms.



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Geomerics Enlighten Engine - Next Gen Games Demo

Unknown | 1:15 PM |
Geomerics Enlighten Engine - Next Gen Games Demo

Geomerics is a software company based in Cambridge UK that specialises in creating lighting technology for the video game industry.

The company's main product is Enlighten, software code that calculates indirect lighting in real time for live action games running on systems such as the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PC. The company licenses this code to games companies for incorporation into their proprietary rendering engines.The software also has been ported to NVIDIA's CUDA platform.
ABOUT GEOMERICS

Geomerics delivers cutting-edge graphics technology to customers in the games and entertainment industries. Geomerics' Enlighten technology is behind the lighting in best-selling titles including Battlefield 3, Need for Speed: The Run, Eve Online and Quantum Conundrum. Enlighten has been licensed by many of the top developers in the industry, including EA DICE, EA Bioware, THQ, Take 2 and Square Enix.

Geomerics has developed a reputation for the excellence of both its technology and its support. We work in partnership with many of the leading companies in the games industry and our global customer base includes America, Canada, Western and Eastern Europe, Japan and Korea.
ABOUT ENLIGHTEN

Enlighten's revolutionary technology brings global illumination to real-time gaming. For the first time, all aspects of lighting can be updated in real time, in game, on today's consoles. Instant feedback opens up new worlds of creative possibilities for gamers and artists alike.
Enlighten offers enormous flexibility and we work in partnership with developers to ensure that the lighting in their game is tuned to the director’s creative vision.
The Enlighten runtime is available for Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3, Windows PC, PlayStation Vita®, Wii U™, Android™ and iOS. Our authoring and baking tools run on Windows PC and the results can be used in game on any platform.

More Info:  www.geomerics.com




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Rascal Rider Game Story Teaser by cameleon-labs

Unknown | 7:52 PM |
RASCAL RIDER - superbikes meet cyberpunk Story Teaser

In the world where medicine can do wonders and citizens are kept safe from any danger, where war no longer makes the headlines and clean energy is at surplus, the society got hungry for emotions.
Welcome to the world of future, where motorcycle racing got even more intense. Welcome to the world where hypnotized millions watch like motorized gladiators are taking out each other in ruthless motorcycle races.

RASCAL RIDER – Superbikes meet cyberpunk – Story teaser

Take all the emotions you can squezze out of the motorcycle, put them in a Trackmania inspired epic track locations, add some fluency and gameplay dynamics of Wipeout, set it all in a  the world of future inspired by cyperpunk and make it a professional sport with violent rules that can only be matched by the ones of Rollerball.
Welcome to the world of the Rascal Rider game and graphic novel.

As a professional rider you will take part in a motorcycle racing series specially designed to entertain millions with its unforgiving and violent rules. Being on track you and all of your opponents will be allowed to use different kind of weaponry to claim your place at the finish line. From melee attacks to shooting rival riders in the back -everything is allowed. The high-tech protective suit and medical bots standing by the track will keep you in one piece during the race, as long as you can stand the pain of getting trashed over and over…
The game will feature both single player and a cross-platform multiplayer modes. In both modes you will have a choice of allowing the use of the weapons with or without restrictions to create your preffered mix of racing and combat. With the handling model balancing between spectacularity and physics Rascal Rider gameplay provides fun and rewarding racing experience.

The game will be released on PC, Mac and Linux as well as on mobile platforms like iOS, Windows Phone 8 and Android, including Android based gaming systems like OUYA and NVIDIA SHIELD. The main focus in gameplay design is to provide equal fun and playabilty for all the platforms to the extent that will allow a cross-platform multiplayer online racing. Any player will be able to race on a platform of his choice with his characters and statistics accessible from every one of them.
Oculus Rift support and console versions are considered, however cannot be confirmed at the time. 
The game will be set in the world of the Rascal Rider graphic novel, which will be released in episodes, revealing piece by piece, a story of a lone man struggling to fit in the disturbing world of the future. The first episode, released as a poster and a motion comics trailer, reveals the events leading to the point where the main character “restarts” his racing carrer thus creating the game setting.

About cameleon-labs:

cameleon-labs is an independent game developer, based in Poznan, Poland, focused on delivering interesting gameplay experience wraped in high quality, creative content. 
We are a small studio that is free to follow its own ideas, and untied with any publisher we are ready to hear from the community in order to make our games richer and more fun to play. 
Working on different stuff ranging from web aplications and database solutions for corporate clients to graphic tools and big scale game modding is how our team members got their experience (Object Painter video1, video2; S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Lost Alpha). And now we are going to put all of it together, combined with our creativty and passion, into making some kick-ass games for you.





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Nvidia CloudLight: A system for amortizing indirect lighting in real-time rendering

Unknown | 2:45 PM |
Nvidia CloudLight: A system for amortizing indirect lighting in real-time rendering

We introduce CloudLight, a system for computing indirect lighting in the Cloud to support real-time rendering for interactive 3D applications on a user's local device. CloudLight maps the traditional graphics pipeline onto a distributed system. That differs from a single-machine renderer in three fundamental ways. First, the mapping introduces potential asymmetry between computational resources available at the Cloud and local device sides of the pipeline. Second, compared to a hardware memory bus, the network introduces relatively large latency and low bandwidth between certain pipeline stages. Third, for multi-user virtual environments, a Cloud solution can amortize expensive global illumination costs across users. Our new CloudLight framework explores tradeoffs in different partitions of the global illumination workload between Cloud and local devices, with an eye to how available network and computational power influence design decisions and image quality. We describe the tradeoffs and characteristics of mapping three known lighting algorithms to our system and demonstrate scaling for up to 50 simultaneous CloudLight users.

More Info: research.nvidia.com

Technical Report: graphics.cs.williams.edu




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Prince of Persia The Shadow and the Flame for Android and iOS Launch Trailer

Unknown | 12:46 AM |
Prince of Persia The Shadow and the Flame for Android and iOS Launch Trailer

Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame is a platform game released by Brøderbund in 1993.

It received an HD remake for smartphones and tablets for iOS and Android in 2013 as Prince of Persia: The Shadow and The Flame featuring revamped graphics and sound, virtual gamepad and a gameplay easy to handle but challenging to master.

Gameplay

Similar to the first Prince of Persia, the character explores various deadly areas by running, jumping, crawling, avoiding traps, solving puzzles and drinking magic potions. Prince of Persia 2 is, however, more combat-heavy than its predecessor. In the first game, enemies appear only occasionally and are always alone, while in the sequel, up to four enemies may appear at once, sometimes flanking the player, and may even be instantly replaced by reinforcements when they are killed. As in Prince of Persia, the trick is to complete the game under a strict time limit that passes in real time. Lives are unlimited, but time cannot be regained (except by reverting to a previously saved game). In other areas, more significant improvements have been made. The graphics are far more complex than the simple look of the game's predecessor, the areas explored are larger, and the variety of backdrops is greater.
Key Features
  • Rich and immersive atmospheres in various state-of-the-art enviroments
  • Intuitive and dynamic gesture-based touch controls 
  • Smooth & acrobatic platforming
  • Multiple enemy based combat with a slice of tactics
  • New weapons & powers to acquire
  • Explore 14 levels to unravel the story
  • GameCenter Leaderboards (iOS)

Prince of Persia The Shadow and the Flame is available now for $2.99



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Battlefield 4: Battlelog trailer

Unknown | 11:31 AM |
Battlefield 4 Battlelog trailer

The brand new Battlelog trailer shows off some of the new features coming to BF4.

DICE has released a brand new Battlefield 4 trailer. This time, the focus is solely on Battlelog, which brings a whole slew of new features and goodies to players. Battlelog will feature an all-new design for Battlefield 4, and many new additions.
Some of the new features include a second screen option, called “Battlescreen”. A phone or tablet can be used as a mini-map or load-out screen while you’re playing on a console (it’s unknown if this will also be supported on the PC). Another new feature is called “Missions”, where players can set up missions/tasks for other players to complete, such as getting a certain amount of tank kills in a round, etc. 
The new trailer also showcases some more footage of the Battlefield 4 Commander feature, which can be played both on a regular system, and on a tablet like an iPad.
The trailer also revealed a brand new Battlefield 4 map, which you can see below. It’s a snow map that reminds us a lot of the Port Valdez map found in Bad Company 2.



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SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge announced

Unknown | 11:25 PM |
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge announced

Get ready to join your favourite under-the-sea gang as Activision Publishing, in association with Nickelodeon, has announced that SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge will be hitting consoles later this year in an all new, third-person, action-adventure videogame, developed by Behaviour Interactive.


In this original story, Bikini Bottom’s very own Sheldon J. Plankton, known for his obsession with stealing the Krusty Krab’s secret formula, has new plans to build a mechanised army, threatening the serene seas of Bikini Bottom. Join SpongeBob and his friends as they stop Plankton’s evil plan and protect the prized Krabby Patty Formula.


Blending exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge features references and humour from the hit Nickelodeon TV animated series. Gamers of all ages and skill levels can get together with co-op party mode, creating an experience that’s fun for one, but better with others. Fans can choose between their favourite characters like SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy or Mr. Krabs as they scour the town hunting for hidden collectibles.


SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge is expected to be available on 22nd October for Nintendo’s Wii U, Nintendo’s Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Co-op supports up to five players locally on Wii U and four players on Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii (3DS and DS versions does not feature co-op play). SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge is rated PEGI 7 for Wii U, Wii, 3DS, Xbox 360 and PS3. SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge is not yet rated for Nintendo DS



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Free Software Download: Rufus 1.3.3 - Easily create bootable USB drives from ISO images

Unknown | 8:06 PM |

Rufus 1.3.3

Easily create bootable USB drives from ISO images


Rufus is a small utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, such as USB keys/pendrives, memory sticks, etc.
It can be especially useful for cases where:
  • you need to create USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, UEFI, etc.)
  • you need to work on a system that doesn't have an OS installed
  • you need to flash a BIOS or other firmware from DOS
  • you want to run a low-level utility
Despite its small size, Rufus provides everything you need!

System Requirements:

Windows 7 (32 bit), Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows Vista (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP

Usage

Download the executable and run it - no installation is necessary.
If elevation is required, you will be prompted for it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A Rufus FAQ is available HERE.

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New Ryse: Son of Rome Video Takes Us Behind The Scenes, Fresh Gameplay Involved

Unknown | 11:41 PM |
Ryse: Son of Rome - Behind the Scenes    

Microsoft has just debuted a special behind the scenes look at their upcoming Xbox One exclusive title Ryse: Son of Rome. Featuring interviews with the game's director and a look at the motion capture in action, the video offers players a unique perspective on the upcoming third person war epic. Check it out below!

Ryse: Son of Rome tells the story of the young Roman soldier Marius Titus who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits. Seeking revenge, he travels with the Roman army to Britannia where he proves himself a soldier of phenomenal skill and quickly rises through the ranks. As Marius leads the army against the barbarian horde, his quest unravels and he discovers that he must return to Rome to find his vengeance.

Ryse: Son of Rome will be available exclusively for the Xbox One later this year.

   


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Splinter Cell Blacklist - Ghost, Panther, Assault Trailer

Unknown | 8:48 PM |
Splinter Cell Blacklist - Ghost, Panther, Assault Trailer

Ubisoft is back with new footage from Splinter Cell Blacklist. You’ll see some new gameplay here as Patrick Redding walks us through the section of gameplay three times? Why three? Because there are three different ways to play the upcoming title. Blacklist lets you choose to play one of three play styles, the Ghost, Panther, and Assault. All three styles are shown here, and they are each distinct with their own unique features. 
Ghost mode is non-lethal, Sam’s techniques and skill set will help him sneak past enemies without being detected. This means that the use of guns will be rare, and many of your enemies will remain alive, making it more difficult to manoeuvre around the map. Panther mode will require a lot of time in the dark as well, but Sam will specialize in fatally eliminating his foes. He’ll use the shadows to stalk his prey and pounce when he spots a good opportunity… like a panther. There isn’t too much to say about the Assault mode, it’s designed for players that like to run-and-gun. I particularly like how it displays your last seen position, and depending on the AI, the feature could be extremely fun. You will be granted points on your performance in relation to the play style you choose to use, so you’ll want to stick to one method of progressing through a stage.
I think the inclusion of three play styles is a brilliant move, many people are deterred from the Splinter Cell series because they dislike the emphasis on stealth; the assault mode could potentially fix this. Having three ways to play also increases the game’s replay value, die hard fans will be granted a fresh new experience with each different play style.

Splinter Cell is due for August 20, 2013.



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