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1 year ago - 
Risen 2 : Dark Waters
Most RPGs nowadays are set with the same old themes, whether it’s ancient times with a sword and shield or shot into space with futuristic guns and weapons. In comes Risen 2: Dark Waters, which hopes to shake up the genre with a unique pirate RPG set in lush jungles with a colorful atmosphere. During E3 we had the chance to sit down with members of the development team to see how the game is progressing. At the end of Risen, the Inquisitor was defeated, the Titans’ power was...
Risen 2 : Dark WatersMost RPGs nowadays are set with the same old themes, whether it’s ancient times with a sword and shield or shot into space with futuristic guns and weapons. In comes Risen 2: Dark Waters, which hopes to shake up the genre with a unique pirate RPG set in lush jungles with a colorful atmosphere. During E3 we had the chance to sit down with members of the development team to see how the game is progressing. At the end of Risen, the Inquisitor was defeated, the Titans’ power was...
1 year ago - Far Cry 3
With so many first-person shooters going the scripted-action route, it’s nice when there are those that go in a different direction; or at the least offer a varying experience. UbiSoft Montreal revealed Far Cry 3 at E3 this year and after checking it out behind closed doors, it’s nice to see that the developers are offering up an open-world mentality with its upcoming shooter. Far Cry 3 has you taking control of Jason Brody, who is stranded in a unnamed South American country....
Far Cry 3With so many first-person shooters going the scripted-action route, it’s nice when there are those that go in a different direction; or at the least offer a varying experience. UbiSoft Montreal revealed Far Cry 3 at E3 this year and after checking it out behind closed doors, it’s nice to see that the developers are offering up an open-world mentality with its upcoming shooter. Far Cry 3 has you taking control of Jason Brody, who is stranded in a unnamed South American country....
1 year ago - Battlefield 3 (download Via EA Origin)
EA has a full portfolio set for later this year but Battlefield 3 leads the way with an intense and gorgeous single and multiplayer package. In their crowded E3 booth, EA was holding private multiplayer sessions of DICE’s latest game and we were there to take a look! DICE is hoping to build the best and most physical FPS this year when Batllefield 3 launches on October 25. The backbone of that goal is the new Frostbite 2 engine, described as next-generation technology for...
Battlefield 3 (download Via EA Origin)EA has a full portfolio set for later this year but Battlefield 3 leads the way with an intense and gorgeous single and multiplayer package. In their crowded E3 booth, EA was holding private multiplayer sessions of DICE’s latest game and we were there to take a look! DICE is hoping to build the best and most physical FPS this year when Batllefield 3 launches on October 25. The backbone of that goal is the new Frostbite 2 engine, described as next-generation technology for...
2 years ago - Section 8: Prejudice
When TimeGate Studio's released Section 8 back in 2009, it was applauded for its deep customization, nice graphics and audio along with a cool multiplayer experience. Yet, it was also bashed for its weak single-player campaign, levels that seemed too big and controls that weren't FPS friendly. With the follow-up, Section 8: Prejudice - expected to launch later this Spring - it seems that a number of issues have been addressed and if released at the right time, could be quite a hit. Prejudice...
Section 8: PrejudiceWhen TimeGate Studio's released Section 8 back in 2009, it was applauded for its deep customization, nice graphics and audio along with a cool multiplayer experience. Yet, it was also bashed for its weak single-player campaign, levels that seemed too big and controls that weren't FPS friendly. With the follow-up, Section 8: Prejudice - expected to launch later this Spring - it seems that a number of issues have been addressed and if released at the right time, could be quite a hit. Prejudice...
2 years ago - World of Tanks
As the name implies, it’s all about tanks and artillery in Wargaming.net’s World of Tanks. WoT features large, 15 vs. 15 player battles on a variety of maps which range from the desert to urban warfare on the western front. I spent a fair amount of time between closed beta and now in open beta trying out the various armour of the Russian, German, and American forces. Each have their strengths and weaknesses, mobility, guns, and defensive capabilities which takes some thought as...
World of TanksAs the name implies, it’s all about tanks and artillery in Wargaming.net’s World of Tanks. WoT features large, 15 vs. 15 player battles on a variety of maps which range from the desert to urban warfare on the western front. I spent a fair amount of time between closed beta and now in open beta trying out the various armour of the Russian, German, and American forces. Each have their strengths and weaknesses, mobility, guns, and defensive capabilities which takes some thought as...
2 years ago - Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Retribution
One of my personal surprises of 2010 was THQ and Relic’s stand-alone expansion to Dawn of War II, entitled Chaos Rising. Relic Entertainment did a great job of satisfying fans of the series and allowing newcomers the same ability to jump-in and play without having to know too much of the previous edition’s back story. A year later, we are rapidly approaching the release of the 2nd expansion and another stand-alone offering, Retribution. With it expected to hit your PC on March...
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - RetributionOne of my personal surprises of 2010 was THQ and Relic’s stand-alone expansion to Dawn of War II, entitled Chaos Rising. Relic Entertainment did a great job of satisfying fans of the series and allowing newcomers the same ability to jump-in and play without having to know too much of the previous edition’s back story. A year later, we are rapidly approaching the release of the 2nd expansion and another stand-alone offering, Retribution. With it expected to hit your PC on March...
2 years ago - Guild Wars 2
In terms of MMORPGs, there is World of Warcraft and then there are the other guys. While many have tried to compete with the Blizzard-built juggernaut, most end-up with short-term appeal that just can’t measure up to what WOW offers. Out of the many that have managed to co-exist, NCSoft’s Guild Wars has been successful because offered something different and had no monthly fees. With its success, developer ArenaNet is hoping to break new ground with their...
Guild Wars 2In terms of MMORPGs, there is World of Warcraft and then there are the other guys. While many have tried to compete with the Blizzard-built juggernaut, most end-up with short-term appeal that just can’t measure up to what WOW offers. Out of the many that have managed to co-exist, NCSoft’s Guild Wars has been successful because offered something different and had no monthly fees. With its success, developer ArenaNet is hoping to break new ground with their...
2 years ago - Super Hero Squad Online
How did I end of spending time with Super Hero Squad Online at E3? Oh yeah, because I have a daughter whose gaming preferences seem to be sliding more and more into the MMO realm as each day passes. For those not familiar, Super Hero Squad is a line of toys that takes the Marvel comic book heroes (such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, etc...) and casts them in a kid-friendly light, with semi-exaggerated features and a light-hearted aura that makes them fit in with the Fisher Price crowd just as...
Super Hero Squad OnlineHow did I end of spending time with Super Hero Squad Online at E3? Oh yeah, because I have a daughter whose gaming preferences seem to be sliding more and more into the MMO realm as each day passes. For those not familiar, Super Hero Squad is a line of toys that takes the Marvel comic book heroes (such as Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, etc...) and casts them in a kid-friendly light, with semi-exaggerated features and a light-hearted aura that makes them fit in with the Fisher Price crowd just as...
2 years ago - Jumpgate: Evolution
MMOGs are seriously the bane of my existence. Not that they are bad, just that there are so many of them I want to play. Offering a wide variety of experiences across pretty much every genre imaginable, you’ll be hard pressed to find only one to focus your attention on. That doesn’t even take into account the social or persistent aspects of the whole thing. The Jumpgate franchise repents one such MMO, although it carries a bigger focus on skill-based gaming than some of the others...
Jumpgate: EvolutionMMOGs are seriously the bane of my existence. Not that they are bad, just that there are so many of them I want to play. Offering a wide variety of experiences across pretty much every genre imaginable, you’ll be hard pressed to find only one to focus your attention on. That doesn’t even take into account the social or persistent aspects of the whole thing. The Jumpgate franchise repents one such MMO, although it carries a bigger focus on skill-based gaming than some of the others...
2 years ago - Portal 2
Without a doubt one of the most beloved games in recent years has been Portal. What started off as a mere test project quickly became one of the most talked about games of 2007 and one that so many people are still enjoying. From its wonderful mechanics, varied puzzles and terrific dialogue, it was a game that really pushed the limits of what could be done in a video game. Three years after its first appearance, Aperture Science is back and you’re once again thrown into the world of...
Portal 2Without a doubt one of the most beloved games in recent years has been Portal. What started off as a mere test project quickly became one of the most talked about games of 2007 and one that so many people are still enjoying. From its wonderful mechanics, varied puzzles and terrific dialogue, it was a game that really pushed the limits of what could be done in a video game. Three years after its first appearance, Aperture Science is back and you’re once again thrown into the world of...
2 years ago - All Points Bulletin
In a private meeting room at E3, Game Focus got some hands-on time with Realtime Worlds’ long-awaited MMOS, All Points Bulletin. The game was originally announced back in 2005 and since then the release date has been pushed back again and again. Now its due for release next week, and seems to be shaping up into something special. All Points Bulletin is as a MMO shooter that lets players take the role of either the cops or criminals and sets them loose in an open world...
All Points BulletinIn a private meeting room at E3, Game Focus got some hands-on time with Realtime Worlds’ long-awaited MMOS, All Points Bulletin. The game was originally announced back in 2005 and since then the release date has been pushed back again and again. Now its due for release next week, and seems to be shaping up into something special. All Points Bulletin is as a MMO shooter that lets players take the role of either the cops or criminals and sets them loose in an open world...
2 years ago - Lord of the Rings: War in the North
After the success of Dragon Age: Origins, it was only a matter of time before other studios would take a similar approach in their games. Snowblind Studios, the guys behind the successful PS2 series Champions of Norrath and Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, are taking their brand of Action-RPGs to latest game based on the Lord of the Rings series of books, entitled Lord of the Rings: War in the North Based on events taking place in the Lord of the Rings mythos, you will be able to take...
Lord of the Rings: War in the NorthAfter the success of Dragon Age: Origins, it was only a matter of time before other studios would take a similar approach in their games. Snowblind Studios, the guys behind the successful PS2 series Champions of Norrath and Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, are taking their brand of Action-RPGs to latest game based on the Lord of the Rings series of books, entitled Lord of the Rings: War in the North Based on events taking place in the Lord of the Rings mythos, you will be able to take...
3 years ago - Frozen Synapse
Are you a tactical shooter fan looking for something to help you kill time on your laptop? Frozen Synapse may have you covered. Whether taking a break at work or bored at home, this game offers some great fun that doesn’t require a super computer or your complete attention. GameFocus recently got our hands on the beta for an intriguing indie PC game, Frozen Synapse. Though it has its flaws (which can be easily fixed), the game offers a great diversion for...
Frozen SynapseAre you a tactical shooter fan looking for something to help you kill time on your laptop? Frozen Synapse may have you covered. Whether taking a break at work or bored at home, this game offers some great fun that doesn’t require a super computer or your complete attention. GameFocus recently got our hands on the beta for an intriguing indie PC game, Frozen Synapse. Though it has its flaws (which can be easily fixed), the game offers a great diversion for...
3 years ago - Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II - Chaos Rising
Just when it felt like the Real-Time Strategy genre was hitting a wall in terms of offering different and unique experiences, Relic Entertainment’s Dawn of War II changed things up. Instead of forcing you to rely on base building and expansion, you got to do what every RTS fan craves, dish out the damage. The success of the game has lead to the upcoming release of Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, a stand-alone expansion that introduces a bunch of new single player missions and the ability...
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II - Chaos RisingJust when it felt like the Real-Time Strategy genre was hitting a wall in terms of offering different and unique experiences, Relic Entertainment’s Dawn of War II changed things up. Instead of forcing you to rely on base building and expansion, you got to do what every RTS fan craves, dish out the damage. The success of the game has lead to the upcoming release of Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, a stand-alone expansion that introduces a bunch of new single player missions and the ability...
3 years ago - Divinity II - Ego Draconis
Divinity II: Ego Draconis is the long awaited sequel to the classic RPG Divine Divinity. But that’s not so say that you should be concerned if you’re new to the series, worry not, as Divinity II is a new adventure unto itself. Developed by Larian Studios and published by CDV entertainment in North America, Divinity II has been available in Europe since late November. CDV has given GameFocus an early look at a nearly complete build of the game and I’m going to tell let you in...
Divinity II - Ego DraconisDivinity II: Ego Draconis is the long awaited sequel to the classic RPG Divine Divinity. But that’s not so say that you should be concerned if you’re new to the series, worry not, as Divinity II is a new adventure unto itself. Developed by Larian Studios and published by CDV entertainment in North America, Divinity II has been available in Europe since late November. CDV has given GameFocus an early look at a nearly complete build of the game and I’m going to tell let you in...
3 years ago - Shank
As a child, I remember sitting down with my father and watching 70s and 80s action films. These movies typically revolved around an unnamed anti-hero who was seeking revenge for one particular reason or another. When I sat down in a hotel room with Klei Entertainment’s Jamie Cheng and their upcoming game Shank, those same memories came swiftly flowing back in my head and it was incredible. You play as the titular character that seems to be dead-set on getting revenge on the people who...
ShankAs a child, I remember sitting down with my father and watching 70s and 80s action films. These movies typically revolved around an unnamed anti-hero who was seeking revenge for one particular reason or another. When I sat down in a hotel room with Klei Entertainment’s Jamie Cheng and their upcoming game Shank, those same memories came swiftly flowing back in my head and it was incredible. You play as the titular character that seems to be dead-set on getting revenge on the people who...
3 years ago - The Secret World
The MMO market has been fairly oversaturated in recent years. Most can’t compete with the juggernaut of World of Warcraft and others are going the route of Free-to-Play in the hopes of lasting long enough and earning some money. Norwegian studio Funcom, known for the long-running Anarchy Online and last year’s Age of Conan are working on their third MMO, entitled The Secret World and I got to see what it holds for MMO fans and potentially enticing new players into their world.The...
The Secret WorldThe MMO market has been fairly oversaturated in recent years. Most can’t compete with the juggernaut of World of Warcraft and others are going the route of Free-to-Play in the hopes of lasting long enough and earning some money. Norwegian studio Funcom, known for the long-running Anarchy Online and last year’s Age of Conan are working on their third MMO, entitled The Secret World and I got to see what it holds for MMO fans and potentially enticing new players into their world.The...
3 years ago - Section 8
As we learned in our recent interview with Section 8 producer Robert Siviak, TimeGate Studios has been hard at work on Section 8 for a long time, conceptually if not technically. TimeGate has indicated a fall release for Section 8 and from my hands on time with the Section 8 multiplayer beta it is clear that they are putting a fine polish on the game. The online FPS genre is a fairly crowded arena so what is Section 8 about and what makes it stand out from the crowd?The basic premise of...
Section 8As we learned in our recent interview with Section 8 producer Robert Siviak, TimeGate Studios has been hard at work on Section 8 for a long time, conceptually if not technically. TimeGate has indicated a fall release for Section 8 and from my hands on time with the Section 8 multiplayer beta it is clear that they are putting a fine polish on the game. The online FPS genre is a fairly crowded arena so what is Section 8 about and what makes it stand out from the crowd?The basic premise of...
3 years ago - Darkest of Days
Have you ever wondered what could happen if time travel was a reality? Have you ever thought about the possibility of going back in time to rewrite history for the better? This fall, developer 8monkey Labs and publisher Phantom EFX will be releasing an innovative first person shooter: Darkest of Days. The game will offer the opportunity for players to experience some of the most dramatic events in human history such as The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest conflict of the Civil War, and both...
Darkest of DaysHave you ever wondered what could happen if time travel was a reality? Have you ever thought about the possibility of going back in time to rewrite history for the better? This fall, developer 8monkey Labs and publisher Phantom EFX will be releasing an innovative first person shooter: Darkest of Days. The game will offer the opportunity for players to experience some of the most dramatic events in human history such as The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest conflict of the Civil War, and both...
5 years ago - Age of Conan : Hyborian Adventures
Way back in the day when the first graphic MMORPG’s were released and they finally caught on with the gaming public we saw the future potential of creative games with hundreds of thousands of people in a fantasy or science fiction universe, with our character being the hero and slaying the dragon. With Ultima Online, M59, Everquest and other MMORPG’s really breaking ground for the gamer, it was really only a matter of time until the game industry caught on to what makes a great...
Age of Conan : Hyborian AdventuresWay back in the day when the first graphic MMORPG’s were released and they finally caught on with the gaming public we saw the future potential of creative games with hundreds of thousands of people in a fantasy or science fiction universe, with our character being the hero and slaying the dragon. With Ultima Online, M59, Everquest and other MMORPG’s really breaking ground for the gamer, it was really only a matter of time until the game industry caught on to what makes a great...
Unknown time - Battlefield Heroes
Over the past few months, Battlefield Heroes has been accepting beta testers on a closed beta system. The testing has been going well and since I am a part of it, I’m here to give you a look into how the game looks and plays. Battlefield Heroes is a free-to-play third person shooter designed by DICE, the developers of the widely popular Battlefield series.The game is relatively small, so the download was minimal and installation was quick. The user interface is comprehensive, while...
Battlefield HeroesOver the past few months, Battlefield Heroes has been accepting beta testers on a closed beta system. The testing has been going well and since I am a part of it, I’m here to give you a look into how the game looks and plays. Battlefield Heroes is a free-to-play third person shooter designed by DICE, the developers of the widely popular Battlefield series.The game is relatively small, so the download was minimal and installation was quick. The user interface is comprehensive, while...
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