James Lantz’ Mercury is an impressive game. It started out simple; one character class and one monster. It has grown. Every few days, whoever has the top score, gets to add a little bit to the game. Now the game has 20 or so monsters and about 15 different character classes. In the graphic above […]
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Valve job listing seems to confirm hardware ambitions
There have been rumours about Valve getting into hardware before. Fans seem to rather want a Steambox console but so far all such whispers have turned out to be false. It’s also the case that Valve are worried about Windows 8. The prospect of a Windows 8 store (one that might grow like an apple) […]
Daredevil and Punisher come to Marvel Heroes
The free to play MMO Marvel Heroes has introduced three more characters for the game at PAX 2012. You can now play as Daredevil, the Punisher or Squirrel Girl. Okay, on Squirrel Girl – she was a member of the Great Lake Avengers and has the power to control squirrels. Her sidekick is/was a squirrel […]
40 games confirmed for Xbox Live on Windows 8
Windows 8 is creating debate among the gaming community. Valve are worried about the prospect of a Windows 8 store being an alternative and a pain in the butt for Steam. Others worry whether the shift Windows 8 represents is pro or anti-gaming. Microsoft, though, have been busy stressing that there will be great interaction […]
Ultra rare Borderlands 2 Top Trumps
Tempted to pre-order Borderlands 2? It’s due out in September. Perhaps you’ve pre-ordered it already. I’ve not. I’m still wrestling. News of ultra rare Borderlands 2 Top Trumps may tip me over the edge though. The “Guns Guns Guns” pack contains 30 cards, all Borderland 2’s fiendish weapons, and will never be on sale elsewhere. […]
Lords of the Rings Online announces delay
Warner Interactive and Turbine have just finished their beta program for the Riders of Rohan expansion for The Lord of the Rings Online. The result? A delay of the launch until October 15th. Kate Paiz, the Executive Producer of the line, said in a press release; “We’ve had a very successful Beta program with some […]
Fall of Cybertron launch trailer
The giant Transformers game from Activision and High Moon is out this week. The Fall of Cybertron tells the story of the battle the Transformers fought on their homeworld, as Optimus Prime first battled to save it and then save his people by leading them to safety on a new planet.
A peak at the free-to-play Marvel Heroes MMORPG
Gazillion Entertainment, led by David Brevik, the creator of Diablo, let press get a peak at the forthcoming Marvel Heroes MMO in Gamescon this week. Those who got to sneak behind the curtain got to take on the roles of the iconic Marvel characters, fighting against Megneto in the streets of Mutant Town and Fort Stryker.
Darksiders II – All who live know my name
Darksiders II is nearly out in the UK. If you’ve an inbox like mine you may have one or three emails from GAME telling you that you have to act now if you want to pre-order and get the limited edition. If you make a last minute dive for the limited edition you get extra […]
LEGO Lord of the Rings – surprisingly funny
This LEGO Lord of the Rings trailer is surprisingly funny. The game, from Warner Bros, is due out in the Autumn for a wide range of devices; 3DS, DS, PC, PlayStation 3, PSV, Wii and Xbox 360.
