Worms 2: Armageddon “Retro Pack” DLC Now On Xbox LIVE

Following last week’s free medley of mischief, the Worms 2: Armageddon “Mayhem Pack” on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Team 17 are kicking it old-school with the Worms 2: Armageddon “Retro Pack”, now available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Closed Beta Test for Diablo III - PC

The closed beta test for Diablo III, its highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Diablo action role-playing game series, has begun. The company has started issuing the first wave of invitations to participate in the testing process and is planning to add more participants over the course of the beta test. While enjoying an early look at the game, beta testers will provide valuable feedback as they help Blizzard Entertainment test server stability and hardware.

Paddington Station: The War of the Worlds video game artwork

Some more The War of the Worlds assets, hot off the press.

Formula One: F1 2011 Amazing slow motion - video game launch trailer - PC PS3 X360

F1 2011, the follow up to the 2 million-plus selling, BAFTA award-winning F1 2010, will race into retail this week. F1 2011 is today shipping to stores in North America and will accelerate onto shelves across European and PAL territories on Friday 23rd for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC Games for Windows. The PC edition is also available as a digital download from multiple online services.

Panzer Corps video game update - Version 1.01 update link - PC

1.01 comprehensive update for Panzer Corps. The update includes a few data tweaks, a way to restart battles without reloading saves, windowed mode, a fix for a PBEM++ server issue, and many other bug fixes and scenario rebalances. 

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So far the critics have unanimously hailed Panzer Corps with Gamespot calling the game a “rare gem” while Gamesquad cheered “Panzer Corps is a blitzkrieg of entertainment for strategy gamers everywhere” in addition to also giving it a Gold Award! There are many more glowing reviews as well. Check them all out in the forums.

Panzer Corps is a brand new turn-based strategy game that reinvents a classic genre. Produced and developed by a team of experts and brought to perfection by a community of hundreds of fans, the game has evolved over 2 years to become what can be defined as a modern classic!

New features
- "Restart Scenario" option from in game menu
- Window mode from in game menu
- Editor : Reinforcements are configured in unit details popup. Use "Edit trigger" button.
- Editor : AI actions are configured on the Actions tab in Edit->Scenario Params screen. Use "Add AI Action" to create an action that will dynamically change AI behavior.

Technical issues fixed:
- PBEM : Some MP games getting "dead" (the game freezes when trying to load the game).
Note: Existing "dead" games should load with 1.01 too. However, some of such existing games may not be able to show replay of the opponent's turn.
- PBEM : Claim button does not work
- SE units cannot be deployed if deployed last.
- Units with zero ammunition still contribute as mass attackers.
- Forts can be upgraded and given transports.
- On a joint rail/naval port, it is possible to load infinite naval transports under certain conditions.
- Turning supply off allows recon units to move an unlimited amount of hexes.
- Multiple ranged leaders allows half tracks to engage in range combat.
- Recon units with some remaining moves are not indicated with arrow and included in next unit sequence
- Hidden ground units stop moving ships, and vice versa
- Under certain circumstances the AI can assume control of player's units
- A lot of other minor issues (strings, cosmetics etc.)

Graphics/sfx issues fixed
- KV-2 has wrong icon
- Stuka D has wrong icon
- M12 GMC has wrong movement sound
- On ultra high-resolution screens (like 1980x1200) game setup and main screens have horizontal lines
- Italy-Sicily crossing not indicated in any way


Scenario issues fixed
- Stalingrad victory conditions are wrong
- A lot of other minor issues (strings, cosmetics etc.)


Scenario, equipment game rule balancing
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Kursk scen
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Corrected spelling Ponyn to Ponyri
Balaton scen
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Two IS-2 tanks replaced for two T-34/85
Added custom strings for Lake Balaton tiles


Bagration
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Five IS-2 tanks replaced for seven T-34-85
Initial prestige for Axis increased for 200p
Per turn prestige for Axis increased for 30p
Fixed victory conditions for stand alone mode, Axis victory if all Allied units are killed



Sealion 40
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London strenghten with two HW infantry, one paratrooper and one artillery


Germany (West)
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Increase in Allied air force
Two P-51D, one P-47D, one Meteor
Added 4 Free French infantry
Fixed victory conditions for stand alone mode, Axis victory if all Allied units are killed


Germany
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Added three Free French infantry
Fixed victory conditions for stand alone mode, Axis victory if all Allied units are killed


Germany (East)
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Fixed victory conditions for stand alone mode, Axis victory if all Allied units are killed


Moscow 43
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Soviet defense strenghten with 10 auxiliary strongpoints


Gustav Line
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Scenario parameters changed from 9 days per turn to 8 days per turn
Core units for Allies set to 48 instead of 34
Allied force strengthned with 2 Free French infantry,
2 HW British, 1 British Engineer, US Rangers, 2 Recons and
3 Artillery


Italy
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Fixed victory conditions for stand alone mode, Axis victory if all Allied units are killed
Added "OR" condition for campaign. Decisive victory if all Allied units are killed


Overlord
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Fixed victory conditions for stand alone mode, Axis victory if all Allied units are killed


Stalingrad
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Fixed victory conditions


e-file
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-Addition of Free French changing equipment depending on year
-SA+2 for machine gun mounted fighting vehicles (M20 LAC, BA-64, Dingo, Matilda I)
-British, Soviet, US forces got late engineers with small adjustments to early ones
-Increased defense: Comet I, Challanger (A30), Sherman Firefly, Achilles, Archer, Nashorn, Marder IIA, Marder IID, Marder IIIH, Marder IIIM, SU-76
-Reduced initiative for AA, -1 light, -2 medium, -3 heavy
-88 reduced AA when in anti tank mode
-M3 Halftrack got "passive" air attack
-increased AD for hard target land transport

Early engineers replaced with late ones on following maps:
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-Kursk
-Moscow 43
-Bagration
-Balaton
-Germany (East)
-Germany (West)
-Germany
-Ardennes
-Overlord
-Gustav Line
-Italy
-USA East Coast 

Set in World War II, Panzer Corps puts the player in charge of Axis armies, taking their core force with them through the entire war. The use of combined-arms tactics requires each general to make use of the strengths and exploit the weaknesses of their opponents.

Its multiplayer mode, an improved version of Slitherine’s award winning PBEM++ system, allows players to easily find opponents anywhere in the world enjoy playing them with none of the hassle.

Panzer Corps is designed to replicate the feeling of a classic wargame, but brings it up to 21st century standards and to a whole new generation of gamers.

Get the update here. 

Resident Evil 4 Now Available for Download - PS3 X360

Beginning today, Resident Evil 4 is available for download on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Games on Demand. This release marks the first time that the beloved game will be available in HD. Resident Evil 4 features upgraded visuals and support for Trophies and Achievements.

Criterion’s Burnout CRASH! David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff

Check your airbags and brace for impact! Criterion Games, an Electronics Arts announced that Burnout CRASH! is now available on PlayStation Network North America. Burnout CRASH! will be available tomorrow on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation Network Europe. Gamers can download the title for $9.99 USD or 800 Microsoft Points. The game brings hours of I-just-can’t-stop-playing! fun to living rooms worldwide. Players who want even more Burnout CRASH!

New Origin – Rise of the Drakan launches - PC

Gala Networks Europe is pleased to announce that the New Origin expansion for Dragonica will go live this afternoon. New Origin is the biggest content update to date for the hack and slash MMORPG, introducing the new Drakan race, new dungeons, level cap raise to 80 and more. For full details please see the press release pasted below - new screenshots are attached.

New Homefront video game announced - X360

THQ announce that the next title in its Homefront franchise will be developed by multi-award winning FPS veterans Crytek.

"Selecting Crytek to take Homefront forward underscores our strategy of working with the industry's best talent," said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ.

PS3 Assassin's Creed Revelations game to include original Assassin's Creed game - PS3

Ubisoft announced a special partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment offering the first PlayStation 3 players of Assassin’s Creed Revelations an opportunity to relive the beginnings of the epic Assassin’s Creed saga.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 Free download poster

Based on the last three Harry Potter books and final four films, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 takes players through Harry Potter’s heroic adventures in the Muggle and wizarding worlds. From Privet Drive in Little Whinging to Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Hogwarts – plus new locations including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic, and Godric’s Hollow – players will encounter new faces, new challenges and new magic, preparing them for the ultimate face-off against Lord Voldemort.

Gamers crack AIDS code where others have failed - you can make a difference...

Researchers at the University of Washington announced on Sunday that through the online game FoldIt, players had deciphered an AIDS-related protein model.

DC Universe Online - Going free-to-play on PS3 and PC

A new free-to-play business model for its popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) game DC Universe Online (DCUO) — where players have the freedom to become legendary fighting alongside DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman and The Joker in an ever-evolving online action adventure that has already logged more than 42 million hours of super-powered gameplay action by players since its launch earlier this year.