Metro: Last Light emerges for 360, PC, and PS3 – mind the mutants

Posted on May 14, 2013

It’s time to go back into the tunnels. Deep Silver and 4A Games’ post-apocalyptic first-person shooter Metro: Last Light is now available for 360, PC, and PS3. The follow-up to 2010’s Metro 2033, Last Light once again drives players into Moscow’s underground as mankind attempts to survive after a nuclear war has left the topside a radiated wasteland. The Metro system is home to numerous factions who have set up shop throughout the various hubs, battling roaming mutants and trying to find a mysterious doomsday weapon. As Artyom, players must navigate the chaos as they help to prevent a civil war.

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(PC Review) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

Posted on May 14, 2013

(PC Review) S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

“… a glimpse at the future of the FPS genre, though it is littered with potholes.”

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CD Projekt’s REDkit toolset enters open beta, available for download

Posted on May 13, 2013

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CD Projekt RED has announced that REDkit, a set of tools designed for gamers to create their own adventures using the editor behind The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, has entered open beta. Available for free at the official site, the kit includes tools to alter terrain, add a dynamic day-and-night cycle, create branching story paths, customize NPCs, and more.

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Night of the Rabbit pre-order bonus, community Q&A announced

Posted on May 13, 2013

Daedalic strolled past the art books and skipped right over soundtracks and headed straight for pre-order gold: a free game. The studio announced that everyone who pre-orders a copy of their upcoming adventure Night of the Rabbit from GOG.com, before May 29, will receive a free copy of their comedy adventure Deponia. To learn more about Night of the Rabbit, check out the overview video featuring the game’s lead designer, Matt Kempke, released today by GOG.

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies launching this fall

Posted on May 13, 2013

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Capcom is set to hold court this fall with the digital release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies for 3DS. Previously announced as Ace Attorney 5, Dual Destinies is set eight years after Ace has last stepped foot in court and shortly after the destruction of the court room itself. His latest opponent is Winston Payne’s son, Gaspen, in the case to discover who is behind the attack.

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Hitman: Sniper Challenge, Gyromancer now on CoreOnline

Posted on May 10, 2013

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CoreOnline, Square Enix’s free-to-play online platform, has added Hitman: Sniper Challenge and Gyromancer. Sniper Challenge was initially a pre-order bonus for Hitman: Absolution, allowing players to practice their sniping skills against a series of targets in arcade-style missions. Scores can also be posted to Facebook for that extra bit of bragging. Gyromancer is a puzzle-RPG that has players take on the role of Rivel, a summoner of beasts, as he makes this way through Aldemona Wood.

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Watch Dogs shows off rides, guns, and gadgets in new screenshots

Posted on May 10, 2013

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Ubisoft has released new shots from their upcoming action title Watch Dogs. The screens feature vigilante Aiden Pearce meeting up with a mysterious ally, Clara Lillie, fleeing on a motorcycle, spotting potential targets, and threatening an unfortunate fellow.

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Dragon’s Crown final box, art book covers revealed

Posted on May 9, 2013

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Atlus has revealed the official box art for Vanillaware’s upcoming four-player hack-and-slash brawler, Dragon’s Crown. To sweeten the pot, Atlus also released the cover to the pre-order 64-page art book. Despite the PS3 and PS Vita versions sharing the same cover, it was noted that the game will not support cross-buy.

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Anomaly Korea coming to PC, to debut as Anomaly 2 pre-order bonus

Posted on May 9, 2013

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11 bit studios is upping the ante to get gamers on board with their upcoming tower-offense title Anomaly 2. In addition to receiving a second copy to give away as a gift for pre-ordering, an additional bonus has been announced: the formerly mobile-only entry, Anomaly Korea. Note that players will have to pre-order from 11 bit’s site in order to score a copy of Anomaly Korea.

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Dozen new screens released for Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster

Posted on May 9, 2013

Final Fantasy X, X-2 HD Remaster (PS3, PS Vita) April Media Announcement - Screenshot 1

Square Enix has released a new batch of screenshots for Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster. The shots feature the three main characters—Yuna, Rikku, and Paine—venturing around Spira, two years after the events of Final Fantasy X. The shots highlight the graphical updates the team has focused on, which includes additional facial expressions, improved environmental textures, redrawn backgrounds, and enhanced rendered cutscenes.

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