Weekly Video Game News and Game Trailers – 03/08/2013
By PDG Staff
inXile entertainment Launches Their Second Kickstarter Campaign
inXile entertainment announced this week that it has kicked off its Kickstarter campaign for Torment: Tides of Numenera, which continues the thematic legacy of Planescape: Torment. After the successful funding of Wasteland 2 in April 2012, inXile entertainment has chosen to abandon the traditional publisher-developer business model and focus on crowd-sourcing for upcoming projects, beginning with Torment. “As we continue our progression toward launch of Wasteland 2, it is important to secure funding now in order to cover the costs of preproduction and to properly scope Torment: Tides of Numenera. This method of development helps to both create a better a RPG game and to keep the winning team together from project to project. The crowd has become our financing partner and we embrace the stronger bond that it creates between us” said Brian Fargo, CEO of inXile Entertainment.
*Update: They surpassed the $2 million funding plateau in about 48 hours.*
Mike Capps Leaves Epic for Good
In a post on Facebook Michael Capps has announced he is completely parting ways with Epic Games – “When we announced that I wanted to transition out of my leadership role at Epic, the plan was for a continued but less active role, service on the board of directors, and ideally, being that eccentric semi-retired guy who still comes to playtests and gold parties. I’m sad to say that plans have changed, and as of February 11th, I’m no longer affiliated with Epic Games. (I thought it best for Epic’s staff to hear it first, and the announcement was made today, so now I’m sharing this more widely.) I have many wonderful memories of my time at Epic, and I wish my friends there all the best in their future projects.”
God of War: Ascension – This is Sparta Gameplay Trailer
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Over 1 Million Gamers Take on Tomb Raider
The new Tomb Raider reboot hit store shelves on Tuesday and after only two days the game seems to be quite the success so far. “Wow, 1m gamers playing in less than 48hrs! @tombraider fans, you’re AMAZING Hearing some stores are running low..more copies are on the way!” said Karl Stewart, the Global Brand Director. Tomb Raider is available now for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. It is the first game in the series since 2008’s Tomb Raider: Underworld.
PlayStation Vita Price Cut on the Horizon?
According to a recent interview with Forbes magazine, GameStop president Tony Bartel stated that he believes a PlayStation Vita price cut would “make sense” with the expected release of the PlayStation 4 later this year. The PS Vita is currently on shelves for $249.99 and their are also several different bundle options available. Bartel also stated that a new bundle ahead of the PlayStation 4 launch could also help sales of the handheld gaming device.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flags – Edward Kenway Trailer
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Kalypso Media to Distribute New Stardock Titles
Kalypso Media announced this week that they have extended their EMEA distribution deal with US publisher Stardock Entertainment. Kalypso will be publishing the boxed retail versions of the highly acclaimed Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, and fantasy strategy title Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, across their distribution partners. The titles will be available for Windows PC in Q2 (Sins: Rebellion) and Q3 (FE: Legendary Heroes). ‘We are delighted to continue our long-standing distribution partnership with Stardock and to bring the latest installments of their hugely popular titles to their fans outside of the US.’ commented Simon Hellwig, Global Managing Director.
New Far Cry 3 Patch Includes Fan Requested Features
Earlier this week, Ubisoft announced the release of a new patch for Far Cry 3, introducing a number of new features requested by players on both single player and multiplayer modes. The patch is now live for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Based on community feedback gathered by the Far Cry 3 team, the features added or tweaked by this patch are an on-going effort to respond to players and give them more reasons to re-visit Rook Islands, to improve their skills with tougher challenges, and to re-discover the Far Cry 3 world. These new features include a new master difficulty, map beta testing, outpost resets and a new mini-game called ‘The Grid’.
Arma 3 – 2013 Sneak Preview Video
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THIEF Unveiled for PC and Next Generation Consoles
Eidos-Montréal this week unveiled THIEF for PC, PlayStation 4, and other next generation consoles. THIEF is a reinvention of a classic franchise that allows players to take on the role of Garrett, the master thief. When the city that created and defines him is threatened, Garrett must step from the shadows and uncover the truth before his world is torn apart forever. “We’re handling a precious gemstone with THIEF. Fans remember the original games very fondly and we want to preserve that essence – which we have excellent experience of doing at Eidos-Montréal – whilst also introducing THIEF to a brand new, next-generation, audience,” said Stephane D’Astous, General Manager, Eidos-Montréal.
Co-op to be a “Big Focus” of Diablo III 1.0.8 Patch
According to Diablo III designer Wyatt Cheng’s notes on the Diablo III Forums, Blizzard is looking to “improve co-op farming efficiency” in the upcoming version 1.0.8 patch for Diablo III, saying “Co-op play in general is a big focus of the 1.0.8 patch.” Cheng went on to elaborate more about the patch – “There’s also a number of hurdles to co-op play beyond raw efficiency, so we’ll be looking to alleviate/solve some of those hurdles too. The Identify All feature in 1.0.8 is an example of this. Sometimes the trip back to town to sort through a bag of gear is enough of a hurdle to make somebody feel playing co-op isn’t worth it. Nobody wants to be in the dungeon fighting monsters while your teammate is off in town identifying a full inventory.”
Dead Space 3 – Awakened DLC Launch Trailer
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From the PunchDrunkGamer Forums:
* Company of Heroes 2 Marches Towards Release
* Electronic Arts Co-Founder Announces New Studio
* Xfire Unveils Battleground, the First Fully Automated Competitive Gaming Platform
* Gears of War: Judgment VIP Season Pass Offers Big Savings and Exclusive Multiplayer Content
* The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – the Next-Gen RPG Confirmed for PlayStation 4
Bonus Game Trailer #1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Announcement Trailer
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Bonus Game Trailer #2: Injustice: Gods Among Us – Battle Arena Fight Green Lantern vs. Solomon Grundy
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