Archive for August, 2009

Section 8 Trailer

A new trailer for TimeGate Studios’ shooter Section 8 introduces its concept of ‘dynamic combat missions,’ objectives and scenarios created on the fly in multiplayer.

You’ll also get to ogle varied turrets and vehicles available for deployment when Section 8 arrives September 1 on PC and Xbox 360–with the PC able to host Xbox servers.

The video.

R.U.S.E. Beta Sign-ups

Ubisoft announced that they are taking applications to beta test R.U.S.E.

Sign-up.

Bunch of GC 2009 Videos

On the floor of Gamescom there is some interesting things being shown, many for the first time “out on the open”. Here is a large collection of cam footage from various titles on their way to the PC. Some are missing sounds, some include background noises and a lot of German but all feature actual in-game footage from GC09 demos which in my view is far more interesting than a carefully polished trailer. It is almost like being there yourself. Clips include…

• Star Trek Online
• Supreme Commander 2
• Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer
• Final Fantasy XIV
• Diablo III
• Need for Speed SHIFT
• Assassin’s Creed II
• R.U.S.E.

The videos.

Mount & Blade: Warband Trailer

The video. Mount & Blade was a great indie game and it’s getting a facelift later this year. Among other new things Mount & Blade: Warband will have multiplayer, updated graphics and improved gameplay.

2 Rage Screenshots

2 new Rage screenshots on Shacknews. New Rage screenshots show that even in a post-apocalyptic future, there’s no escaping British sports hooligans. Given that id Software’s shooter features combat-filled racing and an ultra-violent game show named Mutant Bash TV, I suppose the presence of a shaven-headed man daubed with the Union Jack is inevitable. Here’s [...]

Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising Co-op Gameplay


Star Wars: The Old Republic – GC 2009 Video

4 part in-game video from GC 2009.

John Carmack – Rage Interview

CD-Action interviews id Software’s John Carmack. Great long interview. He mostly talks about technical things and a little about the upcoming first-person shooter/racing game Rage.

3-part video. The other 2 parts inside the newspost.