Grim Dawn Kickstarter Has Less Than Two Days Left
Grim Dawn is already funded on Kickstarter. The open-world action RPG is going to be finished. That’s cool. But, if you feel the need, giving Crate Entertainment more money will result in an even more fully-featured game. Not convinced it needs it? Check out our hands-on preview of Grim Dawn and make your decision. I think you’ll make the right choice. Just make it quick, there are less than two days left to donate.
As of this writing, the Kickstarter has just broken $430,000 pledged. That means donors have already unlocked the ability to wield dual pistols, a new endgame boss, three extra dungeons, and a whole new environment to be decided on by fans on the Grim Dawn forums. Assuming the community hits certain other marks, we could get two-handed melee weapons ($450,000), another endgame boss ($465,000), and a brand new town, complete with a new faction and the quests that come along with it ($480,000).
THQ looking for a buyer for Devil’s Third
In the same conference call in which we learned South Park: The Game had been delayed, THQ mentioned that they are looking to sell off one of their upcoming titles, Devil’s Third.
Black Ops 2 vs. Ghost Recon – Comparing two visions of the future
World War II has been done to death and by now, there’s been about a billion shooters set in the modern era. So what is next for the future of shooter games? Well, it looks like… the future. Call of Duty Black Ops 2 has made the jump to a time beyond the history books to the year 2025, and the upcoming Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is also set in the “near” future. We’re guessing somewhere around the same period. So, now that there is more than one franchise exploring the near-future setting, we thought it might be interesting to compare these two fictional worlds.
Best co-op games
It’s good to play together
Games can be plenty of fun alone, but there’s something to be said about a good cooperative experience. Fighting side-by-side with a buddy can make a bad game good, a good game great, and a great game unforgettable.
Co-op games have become more and more popular over the past few years as online multiplayer has grown, leading to even crazier co-op experiences to join those of the earlier generations. We’ve put together a list of the best games to play cooperatively with friends, giving you some less-competitive multiplayer options
Call of Duty lawsuit between Activision and EA settled, West and Zampalla case heats up
We’re not sure how much you’ve been keeping up with it to date, but there was a big update today in the legal battle over Call of Duty. After some back and forth between industry giants Activision and EA for more than a year, the two settled their legal dispute today. However, the bigger case between Activision and the former Infinity Ward bosses continues.
http://www.gamesradar.com/call-duty-lawsuit-between-activision-and-ea-settled-west-and-zampalla-case-continues/
Here’s some quick background: In 2010 Jason West and Vince Zampella, the heads of CoD dev Infinity Ward, left the company and parted with Activision on unfriendly terms to put it lightly. After the two were fired, they soon began a new studio (Respawn) that then made a publishing deal with EA. West and Zampella sued Activision for unfair dismissal, then Activision countersued EA, alleging that EA tried to hire West and Zampella while still under contract with Activision.
The details of today’s conclusion of the countersuit are a mystery and will probably remain so, as that’s how these things normally play out. “Activision and EA have agreed to put this matter behind them,” was the only statement released by both sides. Meanwhile, the West and Zampella case continues, with new details hitting the web today alleging that Activision’s attempts to dig up dirt on their former employees. You’ll find more info on that
Volition dev LinkedIn page indicates studio has three unannounced titles in the works for current-gen platforms and “mysterious next generation.”
Saints Row developer Volition may be headed to the next generation, according to a LinkedIn profile page spotted by Internet supersleuth Superannuation. The profile page of a staffer at the outfit indicates the Champaign, Illinois-based studio has three unannounced projects in the works for current-generation platforms, as well as “the mysterious next generation of consoles.”
TERA’s Political System Patched In
Get ready to put on your tyrannical ruler hat and laugh maniacally. Today’s TERA patch adds the much talked about political system. Starting tomorrow, level 50 and above characters that lead a level 3 guild with at least 20 members have a week to convince players in their favorite districts to vote them into the office of Vanarch. Hooray democracy!
Nvidia Announces Cloud Gaming Tech
Cloud gaming is a great idea in concept. Being able to stream games to any device and play, regardless of the hardware you own is an immensely attractive and frugal idea. But the only real retailer in the field is OnLive, and their service, while pretty solid, can feel clunky and laggy. Now, Nvidia is hoping to take the next step by introducing GeForce GRID, its own game streaming service.
There’s a bunch of science behind why Nvidia’s product will supposedly be a heck of a lot better than what’s out there now, but all you really need to know is that the GeForce GRID ideally will have games streaming at 60 FPS with minimal lag. According to Nvidia’s GeForce GRID breakdown, the latency will be comparable to that felt when playing console games, which, in the grand scheme of things, ain’t so bad. Plus, you can play games on just about anything with a screen, from computers to TVs to your Android phone. Pretty cool.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Beta Part 3 Has Begun
Oh yeah, that’s right. There are other games out there besides Diablo 3. To remind us of this, Stardock announced their next round of beta earlier today for their upcoming 4X space strategy Goliath, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. This time the Vasari Empire has been included in this latest beta which is exclusive to those who have pre-ordered Rebellion already.
Stardock Entertainment and Ironclad Games are pleased to announce the return of the Vasari Empire with the release of Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Beta 3 today. Now available via the Steam client for all pre-order customers, Beta 3 introduces the Vasari Loyalist and Rebel factions, along with their powerful new arsenal of nano-technology.
Hard to believe Rebellion is going to be here in just a couple of weeks, and yet another promising game has been added to the list for what’s looking like an incredible summer for PC gaming. Have you been playing in this latest round of Rebellion? What are some of your impressions thus far?