Bethesda Announces Launch Dates For Brink & Hunted

Creating a little buzz this afternoon, Bethesda Softworks has announced a pair of release dates for their 2011 line-up. Word is Splash Damage's Brink will begin shipping to stores in North America on May 17th and Europe on May 20th, with inXile Entertainment's Hunted: The Demon’s Forge slated for release in North America on June 1st and Europe on June 3rd. Here's the scoop:

January 27, 2011 (Rockville, MD) – Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today announced the release dates of four multiplatform AAA titles shipping in 2011. Brink™, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™, RAGE™, and The Elder Scrolls® V: Skyrim™ are all slated for release on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows.

Brink, an immersive first-person shooter under development at Splash Damage, will be available in North America on May 17th and in Europe on May 20th. Brink was named as the ‘Game of Show’ at Eurogamer Expo 2010, while G4TV.com declared “Brink takes shooters to a whole new level.” Blending single-player, co-op, and multiplayer action into one seamless experience, Brink features dynamic battlefields, extensive customization options, and an innovative control system.

Hunted, a fantasy action game, will be available in retail stores across North America on June 1st and on store shelves in Europe on June 3rd. Hunted is a fresh take on the classic dungeon crawl experience that delivers the intensity and action of a modern-day shooter. Hunted, under development at inXile Entertainment, has been called “A Dungeon Crawl for the Gears Age” by Kotaku.com and has been described by Eurogamer as “violent, deceptively thoughtful and witty.”

RAGE, the highly anticipated first-person shooter from legendary 21c8developer id Software, will hit retail shelves across North America on September 13th and throughout Europe on September 16th. The game has already won numerous awards at E3 2010, including ‘Best Overall Game of Show’ from IGN and three ‘Best of E3’ Game Critics Awards including ‘Best Console Game’. RAGE features intense first-person shooter action, breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore and jaw-dropping graphics powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech 5 technology.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the most recently announced title from world-renowned developer Bethesda Game Studios. The studio is widely known for developing the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout® 3 and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion®. Skyrim, the latest chapter in The Elder Scrolls saga, re-imagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic and will launch worldwide on November 11th (11.11.11).

“We are thrilled to offer our fans such a strong roster of games,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “We are particularly excited to present such a diverse lineup of high quality titles. 2011 will be a great year for gamers.”

Hunted, Brink, RAGE, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have not yet been rated by the ESRB.

For more information visit Hunted at www.HuntedTheGame.com, Brink at www.BrinkTheGame.com, RAGE at www.RAGE.com, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at www.ElderScrolls.com.

It's going to be a great year for gaming!

Bulletstorm 'Skillisode #3' Trailer

Moving right along, the fine folks over at People Can Fly have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming first person shooter, Bulletstorm. Clocking in at just over a minute long, this video shows off some of the different skillshots you can pull off in the game. Pretty sweet stuff! Enjoy:

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Bulletstorm is scheduled for release on February 22nd.

Pure Pwnage TV, web series on "indefinite hold"

The gaming mockumentary series that started the web show craze has been laid to rest, it seems. Pure Pwnage writer and actor Jarett Cale (who plays star and pro gamer Jeremy) writes on the official forums that the new TV series has not been renewed for a second season by Showcase, and though they could sell it to another network, the ones he thought it would be a great fit for it have declined. We've put in a query with Showcase as for the reasons behind the decision to not renew.

Putting another nail in the coffin, after "struggling" to go on with the web series, Cale has put it on "indefinite hold."

A movie, however, is currently in talks, though it's not clear at this stage how likely it is to go ahead.

Cale adds they should've stopped producing the show in September 2008, but his desire to finish it overcame him.

"I wasn't and will never be comfortable leaving the story where it is," he comments, "Although that's something I might just have to accept."

Response to the news is surprisingly civil, to which he says, "Thanks so much for all the kind words and thoughts, it's far more than I expected given the nature of my post. Warms the soul." He adds that he'll be doing an interview based on the various questions at hand shortly.

In the meantime, Cale will be spending "much needed quality time" with his girlfriend and newborn son.

Source:The OFFICIAL Pure Pwnage forums

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New screenshots depict Black Ops 'First Strike' maps in hi-res detail

By now, you should be pretty familiar with the five new Black Ops maps, available next week on February 1 to the Xbox LIVE community. The gameplay footage has been pouring in, but if you haven't already gotten your fix, Acti and Treyarch released new screenshots today, highlighting the five different environments.

Treyarch has promised more dynamic maps with the 'First Strike' DLC, adding in breakable landscapes and a new way of getting around: ziplines. Snipers may also find new places to hide, which makes everyone else pretty unhappy.

Then there's the 'Ascension' map, made just for you zombie lovers (or zombie killers). Only one screenshot in today's collection touches on that, but it's appropriately spooky. The team also came up with poster art to celebrate the undead, reminiscent of action movie posters from decades past -- or Left 4 Dead.

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Vindictus kicks off Blood Lord debut with football event

Vindictus players can hop online right now to hack away at the new Blood Lord boss and also be greeted by a humorous surprise: a football event. The in-game cash shop has been stocked with football-themed hairstyles, face paint, body tattoos, and helmets but the best part of this event happens during boss fights.

When you encounter a boss monster, you'll find footballs nearby to kick them with. If you manage to deal the killing blow with a football, you'll receive a coupon; three coupons can be traded in for a jersey that'll grant special bonuses if the player also equips a football helmet. Special items will be rewarded to players if the Blood Lord himself is knocked out with a football so keep your kicking leg steady and aim between the eyes.

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[Update] Deus Ex: Human Revolution is roughly 25 hours long

If a game's worth is measured by how long it takes to finish, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is already one step ahead of the competition. According to the lastest issue of PC Gamer, Eidos Montreal's upcoming stealth shooter should take roughly 25 hours to complete from beginning to end.

Producer David Anfossi explained that during the testing team's six-day week, they've played "six hours every day, [and] most of them don't complete the game." Anfossi was also eager to mention the range of strategies players can employ in Human Revolution.

"The ones that are more casual gamers, who are used to more 'corridor, cut-scene, corridor, cut-scene' type of gameplay - they play it that way for a while. Then suddenly, there's this new world that opens to them, and they start getting a bit more creative."

Still nothing solid in terms of a release date, and the game was recently delayed until at least April.

Update: Eidos caught wind of ths 25-hour claim, and game completionists may be pleased to know the estimate is merely a modest assessment. The studio replied via Twitter:

DX:HR is 25 hours long? Maybe, but if you like to do everything, 25 hours isn't even close.

Source:CVG

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Monday Night Combat Patched

Hitting the web today is a new patch for Uber Entertainment's multiplayer shooter, Monday Night Combat. In addition to the usual laundry list of bug fixes and gameplay tweaks, this update adds a Pro Gear system, an Honors system, a "MNC Fever" Protag and a Juice Bot mascot replacement. You can find the full changelog right here or just relaunch your Steam client to start downloading.

Age of Empires Online 'Egyptians' Trailer

Spicing things up today, Robot Entertainment has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming free-to-play MMORTS, Age of Empires Online. Running just under a minute and a half long, this video introduces a new faction: The Egyptians! Check it out:

Thanks to YouTube for the above stream. A mirror is also available at the FileShack.

Age of Empires Online's release date is still TBA.

Magic: The Gathering – Tactics Ships

Spreading the good news today, Sony Online Entertainment have announced that their free-to-play online tactical strategy title, Magic: The Gathering – Tactics, is now available for download through the game's website. Here's the official word:

Denver, Colo. – January 24, 2011 – Magic: The Gathering – Tactics™, a free-to-play online tactical strategy game from Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast LLC, is now available for download on the PC at www.MagicTheGatheringTactics.com. Magic: The Gathering – Tactics puts players worldwide in the role of a Planeswalker, a powerful mage commanding devastating spells and iconic creatures from all five colors of Magic™ in intense online tactical battles set across richly illustrated 3D environments.

“Working to expand the boundaries of the world’s best-known trading card game – a game I’ve played and loved for years – has been our goal from the very beginning to capture each enchanting aspect of the Magic franchise – the challenge, collectability and fierce competitiveness – into one fantastic online community,” said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. “By bringing Magic’s Planeswalkers and iconic creatures such as Mahamoti Djinn, Nightmare, Bogardan Hellkite and Force of Nature to a 3D animated, tactical battlefield, we’re continuing the storied tradition that has mesmerized Magic fans for years while introducing the world of online gamers to the magic of the Multiverse.”

Developed and published by SOE, creators of the critically acclaimed EverQuest®and recently launched DC Universe™Online, Magic: The Gathering – Tactics re-imagines the world-renowned trading card game as never before. From implementing the righteous powers of White mana and painting with the illusions of Blue, to embracing the amorality behind Black, the fury of Red or the natural force of Green – 209aTactics players will tap a universe of power to defeat both AI and online opponents.

Gamers can compete online against other players from around the globe in head-to-head battles or in competitive tournaments, or face the challenging chapters of the game’s story-driven single-player campaign. Players can level up their own unique Planeswalker avatar as they build powerful spellbooks with in-game booster packs available for purchase. In addition, Tactics players can progress through color-based talent trees, purchase additional campaign chapters or enter massive online tournaments with top-tier spells and unique prizes at stake.

Magic: The Gathering – Tactics offers a number of features, including:

A New Experience: Characters, creatures, spells and settings from the rich world of Magic, fully realized in 3D.Unleashing the Power: As a powerful Planeswalker, players cast devastating spells such as Fireball, Doom Blade, Pacifism and Lightning Bolt, and control incredible creatures like Serra Angel, Lord of the Pit, Colossus of Sardia or Reya Dawnbringer.Tournament Battles:Connect and combat online against legions of gamers worldwide for intense battles of complex strategy in both casual and tournament formats.Free Access to the World of Magic: Begin your journey as a Planeswalker in Magic: The Gathering - Tactics and start battling right away for free.

Magic: The Gathering – Tactics is rated T for Teen, with content descriptors for Mild Blood and Fantasy Violence.

To access Magic: The Gathering – Tactics please visit: www.MagicTheGatheringTactics.com.

Have fun!

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime 'Environments' Trailer

Finally tonight, Behavior Studios have released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming top-down shooter, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime. Running just over half a minute long, this video gives us a sneak peek at some of the different environments in the game. Check it out:

Thanks to GameTrailers for the above stream. A mirror is also available at GamersHell.

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime is scheduled for release in Spring 2011.

Portal 2 PS3 supports cross-platform chat and play with Steam users

PlayStation 3 owners are getting a lot of love from Valve thanks to some awesome features found in Portal 2. For starters, you can unlock the full PC (and Mac) version of Portal 2 if you link your PlayStation Network account with a Steam account.

As if that wasn't good enough already, Portal 2 supports cross-platform multiplayer with PC/Mac and PS3 players so you Steam users can play some co-op with your console buddies. Cross-platform chat is also available if you just want to catch up with friends.

Portal 2 PS3 also has cloud-based storage for saved games so you can continue from where you left off on any other PS3 console just by logging in with your PSN account. You can team up with friends once Portal 2 is released on April 20 (April 22 in Europe).

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Next Combat Arms battle map revealed, will be named by players

Combat Arms community will soon have a new map to play with, and Nexon plans to release it with the February 2011 update. The theme is a tropical coastline surrounded by mountains, and at the center of it all is an abandoned army base. Prepare for come major CQC to go with your firefights.

Only thing is, this map still doesn't have a name, and Nexon is giving naming rights over to the players. Check out the two screenshots and head on over to the official forums to cast your vote.

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Duke Nukem Forever Gets May Release Date

Pinning down an exact release date for us this afternoon, 2K Games and Gearbox Software have announced that their long-awaited first person shooter, Duke Nukem Forever, will begin shipping to stores in North America on May 3rd and everywhere else on May 6th. As you'd expect, Gearbox President Randy Pitchford is really excited to get the game in your hands:

“When I said goodbye to 3D Realms and the original Duke Nukem 3D team in 1997 and soon after founded Gearbox Software, I never in my wildest dreams imagined that a day like today would come,” said Randy Pitchford, president of Gearbox Software. "Today I am proud, humbled and even astounded to announce that the day is coming at last for all gamers to be a part of video game history: Duke Nukem Forever will launch worldwide this May!”

And to celebrate this news, the developers have released a new trailer. Enjoy:

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That's right...it's actually getting released! :x

Earthrise 'Intro' Trailer

Keeping things interesting tonight, Masthead Studios has released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming massively multiplayer online RPG, Earthrise. Running just over three and a half minutes long, this cinematic video helps setup the game's storyline. Check it out:

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Earthrise is scheduled for release on February 4th.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim mod support confirmed

Though The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is running on a fresh new engine, Bethesda says it hasn't forgotten its roots, as it will again support modding with the release of a toolset on PC.

"We've always been impressed with what the community has done with our tools," the company wrote in its forums. "Like the Elder Scrolls Construction Set for Morrowind and Oblivion, we plan to release Creation Kit so you guys can mod Skyrim."

This also bodes well for the PC version of Skyrim in the technical department -- if a toolset is being released, likely we can count on the usual long list of graphic and tweaking options as well.

Source:Bethesda Softworks forums

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Skyrim introduces 'dragon shouts' combat enhancements

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim won't be the Elder Scrolls -- at least not exactly, given all the changes and revamps they're implementing. On top of the Fallout-esque perks and updated abilities, players will also be using a new combat technique called "dragon shouts."

Sounds pretty damn cool, but what the hell are they, exactly? See, as the hero of Skyrim, you get these cool "shouts," which grant you temporary boosts in combat and enhances your other skills, sort of like a Paragon in Guild Wars. It won't be in any language we're familiar with though, but the long-forgetten Draconic tongue that only your hero and a few other individuals still understand.

You don't just shout these words at random though. Rather, you'll be learning these shouts by absorbing them from dragons you've slain. The less gruesome method involves finding ancient runes in deep, dank dungeons, after fighting off undead and other such nasty creatures.

Source:Game Informer

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DC Universe Online Launch Trailer

Spicing things up today, Sony Online Entertainment has released a launch trailer for their highly anticipated superhero-themed MMORPG, DC Universe Online. Clocking in at a minute and a half long, this video features a mix of cinematic cut scenes and in-game action. Check it out:

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DC Universe Online is in stores now!

Bulletstorm 'Last Call' Trailer

Finally tonight, the guys over at People Can Fly have cooked up a new teaser trailer for their upcoming first person shooter, Bulletstorm. Running exactly two minutes long, this video pokes fun at some popular Halo commercials. Enjoy:

The above stream is courtesy of GameTrailers. Hit-up any of the following websites for a mirror:

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Bulletstorm is scheduled for release on February 22nd.

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime screens show new enemies, weapons

ATARI rings in the new year with new Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime screenshots, showing off some larger-than-life baddies and three ghost-busting weapons -- the Proton Stream, Plasma Inductor, and Fermion Shock. The first weapon shoots a steady photon beam, which you can hold to do more damage; the Plasma Inductor is seen firing blue orbs of incandescent plasma, and the Fermion Shock gives off (What else?) electrical shockwaves.

The weapons are the only real color you'll find in these screenshots, as the images themselves are strangely dark. We're thinking the extreme lack of light is supposed to create a more eerie mood. After all, monsters prefer the dark, right?

Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime will be arriving this spring, via Xbox LIVE Arcade, PSN, and PC.

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Vindictus update adds Blood Lord, toughest raid boss to date

If you're a Vindictus fan, chances are you've already beaten all the dungeons the game currently offers. Well, get your weapons ready, because on January 19, you and your merc buddies will have a whole new raid boss to kill.

The update will add the "Shadowed by Darkness" quest to the game, which eventually leads players to the extremely unattractive Blood Lord, the most challenging raid boss introduced so far (or so Nexon claims). Despite his size, the Blood Lord a.k.a. Nightmare of Ainle is surprisingly fast, capable of moving quickly across the battlefield while occasionally flying upward to summon fire from the skies. Those claws he wears probably hurt as much as they look, too.

You'll have to be at least level 45 to face down this guy, and victors may flaunt their new Nightmare Armor around town.

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Path of Exile 'Witch 210f ' Trailer

Keeping things interesting tonight, Grinding Gear Games have released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming Free-to-Play Online Action-RPG, Path of Exile. Running just under two minutes long, this video gives us a sneak peek at the Witch class in action. Check it out:

The above stream is courtesy of YouTube. A mirror is also available at GamersHell.

Path of Exile is scheduled for release in early 2011.

Bulletstorm Video Dev Diary

Giving us a peek behind the scenes today, People Can Fly have whipped up a new video developer diary for their highly anticipated first person shooter, Bulletstorm. Clocking in at three and a half minutes long, this video focuses on the game's storyline and characters. Check it out:

Thanks to GameTrailer for the above stream. Mirrors are also available at GamersHell and the FileFront.

Bulletstorm is scheduled for release on February 22nd, 2011.

Fallout: New Vegas 1.2 console, PC patch released

At long last that "comprehensive" patch Bethesda mentioned awhile ago is here, and surprisingly, for PS3 gamers first, for once. PC and Xbox 360 gamers will have to wait until early next week, when it is expected to hit on those platforms. Bethesda says the PC version was delayed slightly for last minute checks, but that version and the 360 version should be good to go for Monday.

The patch contains the interim fixes PC players received recently (most notably for save issues), in addition to improvements to virtually all other aspects of the game including the PipBoy, Hardcore mode, reputation, skills, and so on, and finally, a heap of quest fixes.

Check the source for the full list, and download the update through PSN now. For everyone else, we'll let you know when the update is live next week.

Update: the PC patch is now live; 360 version should still be coming early this week.

Update: New Vegas Script Extender has been updated. Get it here.

Update: the 360 patch is now live. Bethesda says, "If you're running into issues still, try rolling back to a previous save before issues started setting in."

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The Witcher 2 will feature Insane difficulty

Turns out CD Projekt are big fans of the notoriously difficult Demon's Souls. Taking inspiration from that title, their upcoming RPG The Witcher 2 will feature an Insane difficulty mode which will put you square back at the beginning of the game should you die.

"Of course we plan to have a resurrection scroll, maybe DLC or something. You'll see," adds lead gameplay designer Mateusz Kanik.

Also noted: it will be very difficult to avoid fights, as enemies will have special abilities. Undead, for example, can dig into the ground and appear right in front of you and grab you.

Finally, regarding that save import option we mentioned previously, the team is considering making a Mass Effect 2-style story generator for those that didn't play the first title. Of course, we recommend just picking up the game now and playing through if you haven't already, ahead of the May launch.

Source:Eurogamer

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