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.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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!
- "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.
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.
"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.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Level Editor for Dawn of Fantasy video game! plus open beta link
The latest Dawn of Fantasy beta patch introduces more than just performance fixes to Reverie World Studios’ flagship MMORTS title. The developers have given beta testers early access to the game’s esteemed Scenario Design Editor.
Worms ultimate mayhem customisation video game trailer - PC
Ministers of madness Team 17 today announce that their much anticipated collection of enhanced 3D chaos, Worms Ultimate Mayhem, will now be making its anarchic arrival on Steam for PC on Wednesday 28th September 2011, wriggling back one week later than originally announced. Team 17 have today also released another helping of Worms based video-madness, with a look into just how ludicrously customisable Worms Ultimate Mayhem really is, in their brand new ‘Customisation’ trailer.
Patrician IV Gold Edition The Complete Trading Simulation Experience Coming to PC this September - PC
In the game, you play a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League of traders and merchants was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to become the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Alderman, leader of the trading league. Start by trading common goods, then build up your own production and establish a merchant fleet to expand your trading empire and gain more political influence as you conquer new towns.
The FREE Red Dead Redemption Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack DLC Available Now - PS3 X360
The free Red Dead Redemption Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack DLC is now available for download worldwide on Xbox LIVE and on PlayStation Network.
Zombie slayer Dead Island top UK video game chart
ChartTrack UK video games chart 17th September 2011
1 DEAD ISLAND DEEP SILVER 1
2 WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE THQ 2
3 RESISTANCE 3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. 4
4 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO UBISOFT 3
5 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION EIDOS 5
1 DEAD ISLAND DEEP SILVER 1
2 WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE MARINE THQ 2
3 RESISTANCE 3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. 4
4 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO UBISOFT 3
5 DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION EIDOS 5
Fifth Crystal Saga Beta Server will be available for play on Sunday 18 September
R2Games is pleased to announce the expansion of their Crystal Saga server lineup. Twilight Caverns, their fifth beta server, will be available for play on Sunday, 9/18/2011 at 2:00pm EST. Available to all, Crystal Saga is a free-to-play browser MMORPG. To celebrate the release, a collection of daily and weekly activities will be held. To participate and for more details, please visit our official forums. Thank you and hope to see each of you in-game!
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