PC Game News

A new video for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings – Enhanced Edition was released titled “52 and a half”.

“In this animation you’ll see most of the witchers’ skills and attributes. The movie does not contain in-game footage and is a stand-alone story set in the Witcher’s universe. Enjoy!”

Stardock today announced that Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion will launch on June 12th. In addition, a new beta preview video has been released. Customers who pre-order the game gain acess to the 2nd beta, which began last night.

“The exciting next chapter in the awesome Sins of a Solar Empire universe has arrived. A full-fledged expansion to the original, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion draws you even deeper into the galactic struggle for supremacy with appealing new factions, terrifyingly cool new ships of all sizes, enhanced lighting and particle effects for increased visual pleasure and all-new victory conditions.”

GOG.com made several big announcements today, the biggest of which is that they are giving away the original Fallout for free for 48hrs. In addition, the online portal is now taking pre-orders for Botanicula and a line of “premium edition” newer games are being added to the store. Assassin’s Creed: Director’s Cut and Heroes of Might & Magic V are available as a bundle for $19.99 until April 12th.

“The grand ancestor of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas amazes to this day with extensive story, unbeatable gameplay, and doomed “atompunk” universe. GOG.com is giving the game that created the biggest and most captivating post-apocalyptic world in gaming history away for free as a thank you to all the gamers that helped GOG.com become the #1 destination for DRM-free games.”

BioWare today announced Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a free DLC pack that will fulfill the company’s promise of providing a better end to the series.

“Through additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will give fans seeking further clarity to the ending of Mass Effect 3 deeper insights into how their personal journey concludes. Coming this summer, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will be available for download on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC for no extra charge.”

The free “offer” will expire April of 2014, which should leave you plenty of time to get ahold of the pack.

Focus Home Interactive today released the launch trailer for Confrontation, the tactical RPG that’s set to be released tomorrow.

“Today’s video immerses the player in the universe of Confrontation, Aarklash. While the Rag’narok, the end of times, is inexorably approaching, the Path of Light (the Griffin), Path of Destiny (the Wolfen and Orcs), and Path of Darkness (the Scorpion) are preparing for battle. At the heart of the Syhar desert, an elite squad of the Griffin is going an important quest, which could turn the Rag’narok in their favor…

Take command of these valorous Griffin warriors, and face Orcs, the Wolfen, and the fearsome creatures of the Scorpion in battle tomorrow!”

Ouch! Electronic Arts has taken the Golden Poo trophy for the 2012 worst company in America. Over the course of the last few weeks The Consumerist has been running a bracket user poll on the country’s worst companies. The final poll was between EA and Bank of America.

“After more than 250,000 votes, Consumerist readers ultimately decided that the type of greed exhibited by EA, which is supposed to be making the world a more fun place, is worse than Bank of America’s avarice, which some would argue is the entire point of operating a bank.

To those who might sneer at something as “non-essential” as a video game company winning the Worst Company In America vote: It’s that exact kind of attitude that allows people to ignore the complaints as companies like EA to nickel and dime consumers to death.”

Read more at The Consumerist

Paradox today released a new developer diary video for Naval War: Arctic Circle, which focuses on strategy and tactics in the strategy title by Turbo Tape Games scheduled to be released next week.

“Modern sea combat is a deadly game of hide and seek, and the best captains are those that have mastered the art of remaining hidden and striking from a safe distance. Understanding how to use sensors and how to best position vessels to preserve capital ships is the difference between a national hero and a waterlogged corpse.

In this, the fourth video developer diary from Turbo Tape Games, the Naval War: Arctic Circle development team talks about the art and science of naval combat, with dramatic footage of the consequences of failure in the frigid North.”

The list of new PC game releases, Blu-Ray releases, and movies opening the week of April 2nd, 2012.

PC Games:

• Confrontation
• Fallout 3 & Oblivion Double Pack
• Hidden Mysteries Royal Family Secrets
• Shoot Many Robots
• Tropico 4: Modern Times Expansion

Movies opening this week:

• American Reunion
• ATM (limited)
• Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope (limited)
• Damsels in Distress (limited LA,NYC)
• Keyhole (limited)
• Take Me Home (limited)
• The Hunter (limited)
• Titanic
• We Have a Pope (limited)
• We the Party (limited)

Blu-Ray releases:

• Angels Crest
• Beautiful Planet – France & Italy
• Beautiful Planet – Spain & Portugal
• Chasing Madoff
• Chinatown
• Cleopatra
• Demons
• Demons Never Die
• Deviation
• Equilibrium / Renaissance: Double Feature
• Four Flies on Grey Velvet
• Girls Just Want to Have Fun
• Howl’s Moving Castle
• London River
• Madonna: Truth or Dare
• Masterpiece Classic: Great Expectations
• Medal of Honor
• Miracle of Marcelino: Restored 1955 Version
• Misfits: Series 3
• Night to Remember
• Shergar
• Shrine
• Sket
• This is England 88
• Titanoboa: Monster Snake
• Torchwood: Miracle Day
• Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures
• War Horse
• We Bought a Zoo
• Welcome to the Jungle
• Wow: World of Wonder

Activision released a new “tank mayhem” video, highlighting tank capabilities in the upcoming sequel by Radical Entertainment.

“Prototype 2 continues the shape-shifting, open-world action franchise, this time focusing on Sgt. James Heller and his mission to destroy Prototype’s original anti-hero, Alex Mercer.”

Replay Games has started a Kickstarter campaign for a new Leisure Suit Larry game. The company has licensing in order and has apparently convinced Al Lowe to come out of retirement for a re-imagining of the original creation.

“So why are we jumping on the Kickstarter bandwagon with LEISURE SUIT LARRY IN THE LAND OF THE LOUNGE LIZARDS?

It’s simple. We love Larry…Larry Laffer. We were there when he was born, in 1987. We were there for his last adventure, LOVE FOR SAIL, almost exactly 10 years later.

And we’ve long wished for a version that would combine the characters and game play we already love with:

• The freedom to play on mobile devices
• A modern point-and-click/touchscreen interface
• Updated, ultra-high res graphics
• Fully voiced characters
• Even more of the humor that’s made Al Lowe a household name…like “Borders” and “Enron”!

So we’re making it. From scratch. And we want YOUR help.”

Find more info on the Kickstarter page.

Stardock today released a new trailer for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, promoting the upcoming stand-alone expansion in the series by Ironclad Games.

“Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is the upcoming stand-alone expansion to the award-winning 2008 hit real-time strategy game, Sins of a Solar Empire. Developed by Ironclad and published by Stardock, this is space-strategy gaming at its finest.”

Ubisoft released a new gameplay trailer for Ghost Recon Online, focusing on the assault class. It covers class weapons, abilities, and team upgrades.

“Ghost Recon Online offers players the ability to choose between three different classes of Ghost, customize their weapons, deploy cutting-edge military technology, and share intel with their team. Ghost Recon Online also features a rich lobby platform for hosting social and persistent progression features. Ubisoft also will back the game with a full set of services, including regular events and game content updates, customized content based on community feedback, and live support.”

Rockstar Games today released a new video showcasing multiplayer features such as Bullet Time and Gang Wars in Max Payne 3, the upcoming sequel in the third-person shooter series.

“In this video, see how Max Payne 3 Multiplayer brings the franchise’s combination of highly responsive and cinematic shooting action to the realm of online multiplayer across a range of game modes, the implementation of Max’s signature Bullet Time® special ability and how we utilized the third-person perspective – allowing players to connect with a character they can see while still retaining full fluid control during gunplay.”

Perfect World Entertainment today announced the launch of Forsaken World: Nightfall for the free-to-play MMORPG.

“Offering a wealth of new content to explore, Forsaken World: Nightfall takes players on a journey to conquer more dungeons and new lands, in the pursuit of Shylia’s approval.

“We have worked around the clock to make sure the Nightfall expansion provides our players with the most substantial amount of content possible,” said Clifton Chu, Product Manager, Perfect World Entertainment. “With the addition of flying  mounts and the ability to augment their talents via the Soul Power system, Nightfall gives both die-hard players and new fans something extra special to look forward to.”

Phantom Orb Event

To celebrate the launch of Nightfall, players will be given a chance to acquire a rare phantom pet. Those players level 40 and above who login between March 28 and April 1, 2012, will be given the Phantom Orb Chance Box free of charge.

The Phantom Orb event kicks off the Forsaken World: Nightfall expansion launch, which also includes new game features, new quests and revamped game modes.

For more information about the Forsaken World: Nightfall expansion and to play Forsaken World right now for free, please visit:  FW.perfectworld.com/nightfall.”

Paradox Interactive today announced the release of Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, which is available on major digital distribution portals.

“Gettysburg: Armored Warfare brings fast paced action to the PC in an alternative reality version of the Civil War that features 32 on 32 player battles across multiple game modes and maps.

“Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is the result of one mans passion and dedication and brings us back to the essence of what game development is all about, said Gordon Van Dyke, producer at Paradox Interactive. If you love games and the possibilities they represent, this is one game you should definitely check it out.”

Union and Confederate troops spawn and vie for control of the battlefield with futuristic weapons and familiar formations. Both sides battle over control points as time passes and players lay waste to the enemy. The round ends when one side has reached zero attrition points and the other team is victorious.

Gettysburg: Armored Warfare is now available via all major digital distribution platforms for $9.99.”