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Learn to Fly World of Warplanes’ Ground Attack Aircraft
Posted by Donster on: 2014-05-22 16:44:23 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
New tutorial video explains advantage points, concealment tactics, and ground attack aircraft specifics
Wargaming today unveils a brand new tutorial video for the flight action MMO World of Warplanes. As part of the Flight Academy video series, the guide provides players with helpful tips and strategies to effectively fly ground attack aircraft, discusses superiority in battles and concealment tactics.
This detailed tutorial tells about ground attack aircraft, the most controversial type of warfare in World of Warplanes, and explains how many advantage points pilots can get by hitting different types of targets, while focusing on the most effective ways to score those points in order to reach air dominance. The guide also delves into the ins-and-outs of concealment tactics and the mechanics that will affect the supremacy meter, which can make a difference in the midst of battle.
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War of the Vikings Announces Shieldmaiden Mini-Expansion
Posted by Donster on: 2014-05-16 14:47:25 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
History’s Toughest Women Added to Close-combat Game; Customization Options Available via DLC
Paradox Interactive has announced the addition of female characters to War of the Vikings, the close quarter combat game developed by Fatshark. The “Shieldmaiden” mini-expansion adds the highly anticipated option to play as female combatants in a new pre-defined class for both the Viking and Saxon factions, with designs inspired by history and real-world accounts of brave warrior women, and comes at no cost to all players. This update launches alongside a new DLC package that adds a wealth of customization options to the new female warriors – absurd and nonsensical ‘boob armor’ not included. Owners of the of the Blood Eagle and Valhalla editions of the game will have this customization DLC already included, base game owners can purchase the customization DLC for $4.99.
The Shieldmaiden mini-expansion for War of the Vikings also gives all players access to new maps, new weapons, and the ability to use a female face for all existing classes.
“Out of all of the research and study that went into designing War of the Vikings, the history surrounding shieldmaidens was some of the most fascinating and controversial,” said Gordon Van Dyke, Executive Producer for Paradox’s War series. “Our design reflects the preparations that any warrior, male or female, would have made for battle: practical protection, not sexualized fantasy. We’ve saved the physics for the combat, where it belongs.”
Developed by Fatshark, War of the Vikings brings the next generation of close-quarter combat games to Viking Age England, allowing players to conquest across the British shores as fierce Vikings – or defend them as stalwart Saxons. With skill-based combat, authentic historical weaponry and environments, and a variety of game modes, War of the Vikings will test players’ mettle and determine who is worthy of entry to Valhalla.
Click here to purchase War of the Vikings.
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Fly New American Heavy Fighters in World of Warplanes Update 1.3
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-28 13:52:21 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming is pleased to announce the global release of Update 1.3 for its flight combat MMO World of Warplanes. World of Warplanes Update 1.3 introduces a new branch of American aircraft, automatic detection of graphics settings, and improved video system for recording replays. The new content is now live and available to gamers worldwide for free.
World of Warplanes pilots get to try out and explore the unique specifications of six new American heavy fighters: Lockheed P-38F Lightning, Lockheed P-38J Lightning, Grumman F7F Tigercat, Chance-Vought XF5U Pancake, McDonnell F2H Banshee, and Lockheed XF-90.
As a direct result of player feedback, the game has been optimized to automatically detect a player’s PC graphic settings and adjust accordingly, opposed to the previous default medium graphics setting configuration.
The Replay feature in World of Warplanes allows players to record their battles, observe their performance, and share these videos with friends. Enhanced functionalities such as extended playback control features or detailed help screens offer tools to help pilots work towards air supremacy.
For more information on World of Warplanes Update 1.3 and to register for a free account, visit the games official website.
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History Comes Alive in World of Tanks Update 9.0: New Frontiers
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-17 14:05:09 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Experience tank warfare like never before with reimagined battle arenas, HD vehicles, and new game mode
Wargaming today announced that Update 9.0: New Frontiers for World of Tanks is now available worldwide.
This addition kicks off the Company’s plans for a massive visual overhaul of World of Tanks throughout 2014, featuring enhanced graphics for all battle arenas, tanks, and in-game objects, high definition models for ten armored vehicles, and an all new Historical Battles game mode.
In New Frontiers, The America M4 Sherman, Soviet T-54, and German Tiger I are among the first ten iconic tanks that appear revamped with high definition models and textures. Some new physics functions, such as turrets being blown off upon the explosion of the ammo rack and realistic suspension behavior in the HD models allow tankers to delve deeper into intense battles.
The new Historical Battles game mode pits enemies against each other in some of World War II’s legendary tank encounters. Tankers will command historically-outfitted vehicles and relive three of history’s iconic battlefields: Operation Spring Awakening, the Battle of Kursk, and the Ardennes Breakthrough.
Get more game info at the official World of Tanks Website.
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Uprising 44: The Silent Shadows Arrives on Steam April 18th
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-17 12:51:15 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Thanks to Greenlight Community we can proudly announce that Uprising 44: The Silent Shadows is going to be release on Steam on 18th of April. With all development team we would like to thank all the gaming community for voting on our game.
Uprising 44: The Silent Shadows combines third-person action play with real-time strategy. It is a unique combination of the two modes of play, and has an in-depth and interesting story-line which has not yet been used in WWII computer games – the greatest civilian uprising against Nazi occupying forces – the Warsaw Uprising. It is a story of the Silent Shadows - forerunners of modern day special forces - paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to organize resistance and use diversionary tactics in the fight against the forces of the Third Reich. An appropriate audio-visual setting combined with cover system (an excellent, proven method of game play), the story-line, and diverse settings ensure a dynamic and enjoyable game not only for players familiar with this type of theme, but also those merely wanting entertainment.
More game information available at the official Uprising 44: The Silent Shadows Website.
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War of the Vikings Released
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-17 12:44:07 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
You Are Odin’s Harbinger of Death. Violence is Your Religion. This is War of The Vikings
Paradox Interactive, the fearsome digital warriors of Northern Europe, have today unleashed War of The Vikings, their all-new skill-based multiplayer combat game, on to digital retail portals across the world in three variants.
Developed by Fatshark, War of The Vikings is the next generation of close-quarter combat games as players design and customize a personalized warrior and take them in to glorious battle online with other warriors from all over the world. Choose from the Standard Edition ($24.99), the Blood Eagle Edition ($34.99) or the mythic Valhalla Edition ($174.99) that includes the lifetime Viking pass where all future content released for the game is automatically unlocked, a digital art book, digital strategy guide, deluxe soundtrack, and the brand new ‘Berserker King’ digital novel.
To honor the ancient Norse Gods, an epic release trailer has been unleashed. (Hosted by YouTube - 01:24)
For more game information, please visit the official War of the Vikings Website.
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Jagged Alliance: Flashback Alpha Begins; Early Access Nears
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-04 16:01:33 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Full Control announces that Jagged Alliance: Flashback is now in closed alpha testing, and their Kickstarter backers are entitled to participate, adding that Early Access to the game should be offered by the end of this quarter. Those interested in getting in on the alpha should head to the game's website where there's still the opportunity to become a backer.
"We are happy to announce that Jagged Alliance: Flashback is finally in Alpha, with Steam Early Access close on its heels," said Thomas Lund, CEO of Full Control. "Fans of the franchise will be excited about the return of the beloved turn-based action of the original game, and we can't wait to get feedback from our Kickstarter backers and the rest of the community when Early Access on Steam begins. So go ahead, talk to us! We want to make this game as great possible for the fans of the franchise, which is also why we have chosen to focus heavily on the modability of the game."
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World of Tanks Update 1.04 Revealed
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-02 16:19:55 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming has revealed details of Update 1.04 for World of Tanks.
Launching the series of massive updates, planned for 2014, 1.04 will enrich World of Tanks gameplay with a brand new 7 vs. 7 combat mode within Random Battles—Labyrinth. The only vehicle available in the upcoming mode will be the German self-propelled gun Karl-Gerät that will be added with Update 1.04 as well.
Tankers will also get an original battle arena, developed specially for Labyrinth, as well as a new medal, awarded for exceptional performance in the new mode.
Learn more on the new combat mode from the latest episode of ASAP (Video Hosted on World of Tanks Website - 02:54).
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World of Warplanes to Get a Branch of UFOs
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-01 17:47:14 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
First new vehicle now available for free to all players
Wargaming today revealed its plans to introduce flying saucers into the flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes.
Starting April 1, the Tier 5 German Kampfflugplatte Sleipnir I UFO will be available for free to all players registered in World of Warplanes. Along with the unique aircraft model, pilots that participate in testing will be able to earn two exclusive medals—"Sleipnir Rider" and "Wrath of Odin".
The testing is to estimate gameplay potential of the new combat unit. If the Sleipnir I receives positive feedback from player community, each national line featured in World of Warplanes will be added a branch of flying saucers.
More info and screenshots are now available at the official World of Warplanes Website
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Wargaming Launches Its First Browser Game
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-01 17:28:26 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming today announced the release of the survival tank slasher World of Tanks: Crayfish. Developed by Wargaming Seattle, the title is now available globally through all Internet browsers.
“This is my next big thing,” said Chris Taylor, General Manager and Creative Director at Wargaming Seattle. “We can’t wait for everyone to finally get their hands on it.”
The release version of World of Tanks: Crayfish features four original battle arenas and 10 levels of dynamic PvE tank combat. Players are tasked with killing hordes of crayfish that rage across three classes: Small, Medium, and Large.
“I’ve been asked recently why an international company with over 3,000 employees is so slow in presenting new titles and what Chris Taylor and his team are working on in Seattle,” said Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi. “Well, here’s our latest project, and it answers both.”
Next up for the game is the two-player co-op mode that will put a fun twist on the core gameplay. Designed similar to platoons in World of Tanks, it will allow tankers to join forces with friends and develop elaborate tactics together.
Play World of Tanks: Crayfish HERE.
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War of the Vikings to Sell Guaranteed Entry to Valhalla with New DLC
Posted by Donster on: 2014-04-01 17:19:15 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
New “Godlike Warriors” Pack Revolutionizes Close-combat Game with Historically Accurate Depictions of Mythic Powers
Paradox Interactive has chosen April 1st, the commonly accepted date of Thor’s birthday, to announce a new DLC pack for their forthcoming close-combat game, War of the Vikings. The new content, titled “Godlike Warriors,” adds a selection of new perks and abilities to in-game combatants, allowing players to demonstrate their ability to earn the gods’ favor in the form of superhuman feats. Godlike Warriors will be available to purchase soon, with a date to be set once the future can be foretold by Paradox’s in-house soothsayer.
Behold the majesty of Thor’s gifts in a new trailer (Hosted by YouTube - 01:30).
Godlike Warriors will define new frontiers of realism in War of the Vikings, with the gods’ favors separating the true warriors destined for Valhalla from the rest of the casual scum. Players who the gods have chosen to buy Godlike Warriors will gain the ability “Godlike Fury,” turning their ranged attacks into an onslaught of weaponized wrath; “Godlike Ascension,” which keeps warriors in the fight with new map-traversal abilities; and access to an exclusive in-game blunt weapon worthy of Thor himself.
Thor’s Birthday, which commemorates the thunder god’s triumph over the trickster Loki, is celebrated by only being honest and forthright, and exclusively saying completely true things. Pre-orders for Godlike Warriors are available by sacrificing the choicest goat from a player’s herd and funneling the smoke into a USB port.
War of the Vikings is available through Steam’s Early Access program now.
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New World of Warplanes “Flight Academy” Tutorial Video Heads Into Combat
Posted by Donster on: 2014-03-27 17:02:28 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Latest video guide explains warbirds’ parameters and upgrade system
Wargaming today announced the release of the latest installment of its “Flight Academy” video series for World of Warplanes. This latest tutorial focuses on combat characteristics that determine a vehicle’s performance in the skies, as well as the equipment and upgradable modules available for each plane in the game.
The video also briefs pilots on each and every parameter of a warbird, providing insight into the way additional equipment can play a key role in victory or defeat.
Fans of flight combat will also learn more about module research, and how upgrades help unlock a warplane’s true potential in the skies.
For more game information visit the official World of Warplanes Website.
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Assassin’s Creed: Unity Announced
Posted by Donster on: 2014-03-21 15:50:34 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed: Unity is the next installment in the stealthy assassination series with this video revealing the game is set during the French Revolution. The clip concludes saying the game is expected this holiday season, and shows logos for the following systems: PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Word is:
"We have been working on the new Assassin’s Creed for more than three years, and wanted to find the perfect time to give you an early taste of the game. Apparently though, the Templar Order was hungry to know more right now. To this, we say “Qu'ils mangent de la brioche!” (“Let them eat cake!”). Help yourself to a serving of the first official footage from the next-gen only Assassin’s Creed Unity. Stay tuned - we'll have many more exciting details for you in the future."
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World of Warplanes Update 1.2 Introduces Combat Missions - Screens
Posted by Donster on: 2014-03-06 15:16:43 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming has announced that Update 1.2 for World of Warplanes is now live in Russia and will be available in Europe and North America on March 6.
Additions in Update 1.2 include a set of combat missions that will grant various rewards upon completing the listed requirements, an overhauled post-battle screen, providing players with detailed combat stats, and a built-in functionality to record and playback battles.
Alongside new functionalities, Update 1.2 introduces a new matchmaker algorithm, the so-called “Sandbox”, enabling rookies to master basic skills and tactics without competing against seasoned pilots.
Check out the latest screenshots and more Update 1.2 information on the official World of Warplanes news page.
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World of Tanks Physics Developer Diary
Posted by Donster on: 2014-03-06 15:06:15 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Gamer's Hell
Wargaming has unveiled the first in a series of World of Tanks dev diaries focused on new features and enhancements planned for the game in 2014. This first episode takes a look at the upcoming new physics, including a deeper dive into how the revamped system will allow for a more realistic, immersive combat experience.
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War of the Vikings Confirms Incoming Invasion on April 15
Posted by Donster on: 2014-03-06 14:45:10 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Paradox Interactive has confirmed the release date for War of the Vikings, the upcoming close combat game developed by Fatshark. War of the Vikings, currently available as a Steam Early Access title, will be fully released on Tuesday, April 15th, 2014.
War of the Vikings is available through Steam’s Early Access program now.
For more information, please visit the official War of the Vikings Website.
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World of Tanks and Warplanes Soundtracks Released
Posted by Donster on: 2014-02-28 17:19:12 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Wargaming has released the soundtracks for a couple of their games, offering the music from World of Tanks and World of Warplanes. The respective soundtracks can be found on the World of Tanks North American website and European website and the World of Warplanes North American website and European website. Each site offers direct downloads and links to Google Music where this is free, as well as links to the iTunes store in case you just cannot suppress the impulse to pay for this.
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Wargaming Announces Fundamental Improvements for World of Tanks
Posted by Donster on: 2014-02-28 17:12:09 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming today released the trailer for a World of Tanks developer diaries series, focusing on major improvements the game will receive in 2014.
“It will be a truly transformative year for the game,” said World of Tanks Producer Mike Zhivets. “Enhancements planned for 2014 touch upon the very core of World of Tanks, and each of them will overhaul the look and feel of the title, inducing the tank combat experience we deliver with a whole new level of realism and immersion.”
Throughout 2014, World of Tanks will receive a revamped graphics renderer, adding a greater level of detail to vehicle models and providing for a more realistic gaming environment. The technical enhancements in the game will also extend to its physics engine, introducing a highly responsive gaming environment, dynamic suspension, blown-off turrets and damageable small parts, while its gameplay will be enriched with the highly requested Historical Battles and a new meta game functionality—Fortified Areas.
The company will explain each new feature in greater detail throughout the series of developer diaries.
View the just released World of Tanks: Refined Trailer HERE. Hosted by YouTube - 01:56)
Get more game info at the official World of Tanks website.
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Standalone Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Freedom Cry Released - Video
Posted by Donster on: 2014-02-18 16:18:31 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry doesn't require the purchase of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Source: Gamer's Hell
Freedom Cry, a stand-alone chapter for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag previously released as a DLC, is now available as a standalone title for PS3 and PS4 - it will launch for PC on February 25th. Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry tells the story of Adewale, a man born into slavery. Once a pirate and now a trained Assassin, Adewale is shipwrecked in 18th-century Haiti, home to the most brutal slavery in the West Indies. In an effort to get back to the sea, Adewale assists the locals in exchange for a crew and a ship. The more he fights for freedom from slavery, however, the more he is drawn into the Maroon slave community, forcing him to face his vicious past.
In the game, Adewale will take his new crew and set of weapons, including a machete and a blunderbuss, to assassinate enemies and free slaves, delivering merciless justice in plantations and cities alike. No stranger to the sea, Adewale will command a fearsome brig to take down slave owners in the Caribbean.
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World of Tanks Gets Nation vs. Nation Combat
Posted by Donster on: 2014-02-13 17:56:31 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Confrontation debuts in Update 8.11
Wargaming today announced the launch of Update 8.11 for World of Tanks in Europe and Russia. Players from Asia will be able to try out new game mode and battle arenas on February 12, with tank commanders from North America and South Korea getting the update on February 13.
Available for machines of all tiers and balancing weights, with the exception of Japanese and Chinese tanks, the new experimental combat mode, Confrontation, groups players with vehicles from a specific nation into a team that faces off against a comparable opposing squad with vehicles from a different nation. Introduced as an experimental new gameplay element, Confrontation is yet to undergo balance tweaks. Along with competitive national combat, Update 8.11 enriches the game with a new European winter battle arena, Windstorm, revamped version of Ruinberg, now featuring rainfall and fires, and a reworked Himmelsdorf with winter setting.
Get more game info at the official World of Tanks website.
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World of Warplanes 1.2 Update Detailed
Posted by Donster on: 2014-02-10 16:52:07 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming today revealed details of Update 1.2 for its flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes.
“The upcoming update will heighten gameplay experience, injecting it with depth and comfort,” said Vlad Belozerov, Director of Global Operations for World of Warplanes. “Our goal is to grow World of Warplanes into a game that is exciting to watch via live steams and gratifying to play, be it on casual or pro level.”
Enhanced camera effects will facilitate live streaming, making online tournaments in World of Warplanes even more thrilling to watch, while the option of creating replays will be helpful in learning useful combat tactics.
Along with growing the game’s competitive component, Update 1.2 will introduce detailed post-battle stats, allowing players to refine their skills and improve their strategy more efficiently, while the new Battle Missions System will challenge pilots, offering them to complete combat objectives and participate in special bonus events to win extra credits.
For more game information visit the official World of Warplanes Website.
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Customize Your Combatant with War of the Vikings Update
Posted by Donster on: 2014-01-31 14:37:38 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wide Range of Warrior Customization Options Added to Early Access Close Combat Title
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a connoisseur of mead, has added a wide variety of new character-creation content to War of the Vikings, the upcoming close-combat game from Fatshark. Currently available via Steam Early Access, players of War of the Vikings now have the ability to design a Viking or Saxon of their own from a selection of visual components and character build options, with more choices to come when the game is released. A level progression system has also been added in the update, allowing players to unlock additional character loadout slots and more as they prove their courage in battle. War of the Vikings can be played now in Early Access; learn more by visiting warofthevikings.com.
Watch the new trailer for War of the Vikings HERE. (Hosted by YouTube - 0:38)
With the new in-game customizer, players can start exploring the various options that will be available when War of the Vikings is released. Combatants will have access to all in-game weapon types and a limited selection of character perks, with more weapons and perks to come at release. Visual styles can also be customized, with full access to cloak and armor patterns, shield customization including patterns and colors, and a limited selection of helmets, taunts, and – most importantly – beards. In addition, the new level progression system will allow players to advance up to level 20 (with a higher level cap coming in the release version), and unlock up to four customization and loadout slots.
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New Game Mode Rolls Out in World of Tanks
Posted by Donster on: 2014-01-25 13:30:59 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming today revealed details of Update 8.11 for World of Tanks. The game will shortly get a new combat mode and battle arenas.
“We have always valued World of Tanks community’s feedback above all else,” said World of Tanks Lead Producer Mike Zhivets. “The combat mode with national teams has been a popular request from our players for quite some time, and we are excited that they will soon be able to try it out.”
The new game mode, Confrontation, will unite players with vehicles from a specific nation into a team that faces off against a comparable opposing team with vehicles from a different nation.
Along with a new game mode, Update 8.11 will add Windstorm, a brand new winter battle arena in a European setting, as well as a winter version of Himmelsdorf and a revamped Ruinberg, featuring rainfall and fires.
Get more game info at the official World of Tanks website.
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Assassin's Creed Liberation HD Released in North America
Posted by Donster on: 2014-01-14 16:37:13 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Gamers Hell
Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, an adaptation of the PlayStation Vita game, is available now as a digital title for PlayStation 3 and PC in North America - both editions will arrive in Europe tomorrow, along with the Xbox 360 version. In Assassin's Creed Liberation HD, as Aveline, the first playable female Assassin in the Assassin's Creed saga, the player must use their skill, instinct and weaponry - including a machete, poison-dart blowpipe, a whip and dueling pistols - to hunt down and eliminate enemies as they embark on an unforgettable journey that will take them from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins.
Assassin's Creed Liberation HD includes a complete graphical overhaul, fully-remastered audio, and all-new, never-before-played missions.
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World of Warplanes Update 1.1 Launched
Posted by Donster on: 2013-12-26 14:55:34 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming has announced the release of Update 1.1 for its recently launched flight combat MMO action game, World of Warplanes. The update introduces a substantial amount of new content, including 14 aircraft, two battle arenas, and new epic and tiered achievements.
“This update is focused on making the player experience more enjoyable by addressing a number of technical and gameplay balance issues,” said Vlad Belozerov, Director of Global Operations for World of Warplanes. “We’re also excited to give players the chance to try out a new line of German fighters.”
The German tech tree is bolstered with the second line of fighters, featuring nine Focke-Wulf warplanes, known for their overall balance, combat performance, and maneuverability. The latest update also enriches the game with five new premium aircraft, all Tier 5, including the Russian Curtiss P-40 M-105, the UK Miles M. 20, the US Grumman XF4U-1, and the German Messerschmitt Me 209V.
Other significant additions include two new battle arenas—Adriatic and Castle, a broad list of new achievements and customization items, as well as major improvements for mouse and joystick controls, balance tweaks, and general bug fixes.
To celebrate the first content update for World of Warplanes since launch, Wargaming is awarding all players that log into the game between December 23, 2013 and January 16, 2013, with a free in-game premium plane, the Curtis Model 68C Hawk III. This item is available exclusively to this event.
For more information about this giveaway and other events around Update 1.1, visit the official World of Warplanes website.
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World of Tanks Update 8.10 Launched and Trailer
Posted by Donster on: 2013-12-26 14:50:40 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming has announced the launch of Update 8.10 for World of Tanks in North America and Europe, as well as release dates for the Update in Asia. Starting December 26th, players in China and Vietnam will see the Update go live, while players in Korea will see the new Update live on December 27th.
8.10 further bolsters the in-game tank roster with 14 Japanese armored vehicles, including 4 light tanks, topped with the Type 5 Ke-Ho, and 9 medium machines, headed by the top-tier STB-1. The Update also brings one new Japanese premium tank, the Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai medium.
The Soviet tech tree will also receive two new additions in Update 8.10 —the Tier 9 Object 430 Variant II and the Tier 10 Object 430 medium tanks.
Update 8.10 will also see the addition of a new Japanese-themed map, Hidden Village.
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Get more game info at the official World of Tanks website.
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry Released for Windows
Posted by Donster on: 2013-12-18 17:18:14 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
In spite of just today saying that Freedom Cry DLC for the Windows edition of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag was delayed from yesterday and "will release in the coming days," it is now available for purchase on Steam and UPLAY. Here's a reminder of what this adds to the stealth/action sequel:
Play as Adewale, an ex-slave turned Assassin fighting for freedom with the help of his own Pirate crew.
Born a slave, Adewale found freedom as a pirate aboard Edward Kenway’s ship, the Jackdaw. 15 years later, Adewale has become a trained Assassin who finds himself shipwrecked in Saint-Domingue without weapons or crew. He now has to acquire a ship and gather his own crew to free the slaves and avenge them. Over 3 hours of new single-player gameplay!
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Blackbeard's Wrath DLC Released
Posted by Donster on: 2013-12-11 15:59:25 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Ubisoft announces the Blackbeard's Wrath DLC for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has been released for the Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 editions of the stealth sequel, while the patches for the PS3 and PS4 editions are expected Wednesday. Here's word on the DLC, which is included in season passes:
Three new characters join the hunt, Blackbeard, the Jaguar and The Orchid, each character bringing their unique skill set to battle for the title of best assassin.
Blackbeard, wielding a sword and a short temper is not to be trifled with. His reputation as a feared pirate is justly received and his preferred kill moves include using his tremendous strength to throw his targets off balance and then quickly finishing them with one clean strike.
The Orchid, a Templar-friendly deadly assassin grew up in China, serving as a military advisor in the Quing dynasty where she honed her murderous skills. She executes opponents swiftly and gracefully with her katana, an extension of her mind and body.
The Jaguar, Cuali, an Aztec warrior from Mexico, took to the sea to fight against the Spanish conquest of Central America. A fighter, he survived the destruction of his community and joined forces with a growing contingency of native Templars who sought renewed peace and order. Driven by a mystical force, The Jaguar fights like his namesake, striking swiftly and quietly with his preferred weapon, a discreet axe.
All three characters are available in Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag multiplayer, where they will join the hunt for survival.
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War of the Vikings Offers Free-to-Play Weekend
Posted by Donster on: 2013-12-06 16:37:35 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a bearer of shields, is offering a weekend of free Steam access to War of the Vikings, the upcoming close-combat game from Fatshark. Currently available in Beta via Steam Early Access, War of the Vikings will appear for free in every Steam member’s library from December 5, 2013 until December 8, 2013. Players can purchase War of the Vikings in Early Access to keep playing after the weekend is over and enjoy the game up to and beyond its official release. War of the Vikings can be downloaded via Steam.
Players who decide to try their hand at the game's skill-based combat will also have a chance to see a new gameplay mode, “Conquest.” The new content update is available now, celebrating the start of the Free to Play Weekend. For more information, please visit the Paradox Interactive Forum.
Warriors brave enough to keep playing War of the Vikings after the free weekend will not only gain access to the javelins (available now), but can also look forward to a new weapon category in the form of the trusty spear due to arrive in our largest update yet thus far War of the Vikings. Combatants facing these new weapons will have to quickly rethink their defensive strategies, as javelins can instantly pierce through shields while spears can force opponents backwards. These abilities become even more dangerous on an all-new cliff-side map, which challenges players to fight their way from the beach all the way up to a monastery atop a high cliff. The new map supports Team Deathmatch, Arena, and the new Conquest game modes. In addition, a new “Battle Chatter” system is being added on a limited basis, letting certain characters respond audibly to in-game events. Characters will call out thanks to their teammates when revived, or warn allies of incoming archer fire – or simply bellow angrily at their enemies.
A new trailer highlights the game's latest features as it displays War of the Vikings in glorious, visceral motion. After protecting your screen against blood-spatter, you can find the trailer here here. (Hosted by YouTube - 0:52)
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Japan Takes Center Stage in World of Tanks Update 8.10
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-26 15:31:45 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced the first details for Update 8.10 for its massively popular free-to-play MMO action World of Tanks. The upcoming update will add two branches of Japanese tanks into the game.
“Our goal with World of Tanks has always been to maintain the gameplay depth through regular updates,” said Mike Zhivets, producer on World of Tanks. “8.10 will bring a massive addition of new tanks, and we can’t wait for both our current and new players to get their hands on them.”
The new national tech tree will launch with 14 armored machines, including 4 light tanks, topped with the Type 5 Ke-Ho, and 9 medium machines, headed by the top-tier STB-1, along with the Type 3 Chi-Nu Kai premium medium tank.
Fans of visual enhancements can look forward to a major overhaul in the game’s lighting system. Built to offer a more immersive experience, the revamped lighting and shadow system will also add a greater degree of realism to the game.
Get more game info at the official World of Tanks website.
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Review: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-22 14:43:22 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
What do we do with a drunken sailor? STAB THEM!
By Adam Tingle @ Strategy Informer
The trouble with the ibn-La'Ahad's, the Auditore's, the Kenway's, and the Miles' is that they are absolutely shit at being assassins. For self-confessed members of a shady cult of organised killers, they are rubbish at being just that. Ubisoft would have been better off naming their most senior franchise: 'Parkour Enthusiast's Creed' or even 'Really Clumsy Bastards' Creed' because silent killers these men are definitely not.
In a move that is both pleasing and obvious, this year's installment of Animus century hopping has stepped away from all of that assassin stuff. This time around, you're a pirate. A swashbuckler. A vagabond. Oh sure, you wear the correct uniform, conveniently equip the wrist blades but really? You're about as much of a hired killer as Batman is a real detective.
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Ships
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-22 14:27:44 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Source: Blue's News
Ubisoft has announced the North American release of the Windows PC edition of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, the latest installment in Ubisoft's stealthy action series. Owners of NVIDIA graphics cards will want to note the new drivers that are optimized for the game on their systems. Here's a reminder on what this is from the game's official website:
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag begins in 1715, when pirates established a lawless republic in the Caribbean and ruled the land and seas. These outlaws paralyzed navies, halted international trade, and plundered vast fortunes. They threatened the power structures that ruled Europe, inspired the imaginations of millions, and left a legacy that still endures.
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World of Warplanes Takes Flight into Release - Screens
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-15 16:08:08 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Wargaming, the leading free-to-play MMO developer and publisher, today announced the release of its highly anticipated free-to-play MMO action game World of Warplanes.
"The release of World of Warplanes marks a great moment for Wargaming, and we are extremely excited to offer players the next great chapter in our gaming universe," said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. "Just as we did for World of Tanks, we'll continue to grow and evolve World of Warplanes with new content, nations, aircraft and game modes to keep our players fully engaged and always eager to take to the skies."
Over 4.5 million players have taken part in the game's beta testing phase, providing the developers with invaluable feedback and input to help shape the title into the premier free-to-play aviation combat game.
World of Warplanes is becoming part of Wargaming.net universe, sharing a number of features with World of Tanks, including the launch of the Unified Premium Account system, which will allow players to share premium status benefits between the two titles.
VIEW SCREENS (Hosted by Gamer's Hell)
To join the game, visit worldofwarplanes.com.
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag for PC Goes Gold
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-09 07:10:19 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
It’s official! The Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag PC version has reached gold status and will be available on November 19, 2013. For those of you who will be grabbing Black Flag on your PC, here are your options:
Standard Edition – Available in both retail or digital formats.
Deluxe Edition – Includes the game, plus bonus content including new locations and customization options. The Deluxe Edition also contains 60 minutes of bonus content starring Assassin’s Creed Liberation’s Aveline. Available in both retail and digital formats.
Uplay Gold Edition – This digital exclusive features all the same goodies as the Deluxe Edition, in addition to the Freedom Cry DLC. Pre-order the Uplay Gold Edition HERE.
PC gamers will also be able to pre-order the Season Pass for $19.99 and save 20% on all DLC released before March 2014. If you pre-order the Uplay Gold Edition through the Uplay Shop the DLC is included in the price.
Thanks to Ubisoft’s partnership with NVIDIA, for a limited time Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag (and Splinter Cell Blacklist) will come free with every purchase of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, 780 Ti, 780, 770, 760, 660, 670, 680, and 690 from participating retailers. Get more details at the GeForce website.
“NVIDIA engineers work with their Ubisoft counterparts across the globe to ensure that PC games are the best they can be – and Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is a great example of that,” said Tony Tamasi, senior vice president of Content and Technology at NVIDIA. “We’ve integrated advanced, PC-specific technologies into the game to give mood and depth to scenes and bring buildings and landscapes to life. The end result is an unparalleled visual treat, and set to be an absolute PC blockbuster.”
For more details on Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, please visit the games official website.
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War of the Vikings Adds Blood Eagle Update to Early Access
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-09 06:19:49 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
New Maps, Bloodier Vikings, and Weapon Looting Added to Game
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a blood drive participant, has added new advances to the ongoing Early Access program for War of the Vikings, the upcoming close-combat game from Fatshark. The new phase is entitled “Bloðorn,” meaning “Blood Eagle,” and includes new changes to War of the Vikings’ combat system and a gruesome new set of blood effects, along with new in-game maps and profile loadouts. New updates will continue to arrive on a regular basis as the developers work with Early Access players to optimize gameplay, add new features, and expand the title in anticipation of its release date.
The Blood Eagle update turns War of the Vikings’ corpse-riddled battlefields into tactical opportunities with the addition of weapon looting; thrown weapons, melee weapons, and shields can now be collected from fallen warriors in the middle of matches, providing additional combat options for players quick enough to scavenge them. New blood effects have also been added to the game, covering warriors, weapons, and the environment in crimson as the battles rage on. A new arena map, set on a small crag atop a mountain, joins the rotation in this update, as well as the reintroduction of the Monastery map, where Vikings and Saxons will shed blood on sacred grounds. Three new profile loadouts for players to try, complete with new perks and appearances, have also been added into today's update. For full details on the Blood Eagle update, please visit forum.paradoxplaza.com.
War of the Vikings is available through Steam’s Early Access program now via the War of the Vikings Website.
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World of Tanks Update 8.9 Launched and Trailer
Posted by Donster on: 2013-11-04 16:32:13 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
An alternative line of German Tank Destroyers and a new game mode
Source: Gamer's Hell
Unveiling a new video, Wargaming has announced the launch of the latest content update for World of Tanks that adds a new battle format and the second line of hard-hitting tank destroyers from Germany. The Team Battle mode allows players the chance to form teams and master their tactical skills, as well as a new North American battle arena and the Encounter battle mode for the Erlenberg.
The 8.9 update also introduces the second line of German Tank Destroyers, ranging from Tier 4 to Tier 10. The addition will include such glorious armored vehicles as the popular Marder III, built to combat Soviet T-34 tanks, the Tier 6 Nashorn, capable of destroying heavily armored tanks, and the Waffenträger auf Pz.IV, equipped with a 360-degree rotation turret. The formidable Waffenträger auf E 100 will take its place as the nation's new top tier Tank Destroyer.
WATCH VIDEO IN HD (Hosted by YouTube - 01:12)
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Magicka Finally Fills its Spellbook: Final DLC Chapter Released
Posted by Donster on: 2013-10-31 14:58:52 in category: Action/Action Strategy News [ Print ]
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and undisputed spelling champion, today released the very last piece of DLC for Magicka, the best-selling, fast-spelling, and loud-yelling action-misadventure. Since its release in 2011, wizards everywhere have had the chance to enjoy dozens of updates, side-quests, backstories, and a few bits of foreshadowing – but today’s release of “Dungeons & Gargoyles,” marks the final addition. Today, Paradox and the entire Magicka team are officially content with the downloads of their downloadable content.
Magicka: Dungeons & Gargolyes caps off the original Magicka tale by continuing and concluding the fan-favorite Dungeons & Daemons expansion. Player-wizards will find themselves stuck in the buried city of Old Aldrheim, searching for a way home while confronted by new creatures and foes, new jokes, and a new tale that explores the fate of the lost town. Paradox does not want to offer too many spoilers, but there’s probably gargoyles in it. Dungeons & Gargoyles is available now for $3.99.
See what happens when you combine dank dungeons and pesky gargoyles by viewing the spooky launch trailer. (Hosted by YouTube - 0:50)
The two-dimensional team from Wizards of the Square Tablet, a Magicka adventure released on iOS and Android early this year, have made their way to the PC in a new release on Steam. Players who purchase Wizards of the Square Tablet for the PC will receive all in-game robes and staves for free, and those items can be transferred to mobile platforms (if the mobile version is already owned) with the use of a Paradox account. The PC version is also cross-platform compatible, enabling the game to now support real-time co-op between PC, iPad, and Android. Wizards of the Square Tablet on PC will be available for $4.99.
For more information, please visit the official Magicka Website.