Havok Physics Powering Next Gen Titles

Havok, a leading provider of game development technology, announced today that its Havok Physics is powering a number of next-gen Ubisoft titles, including Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Making use of Havok Physics, the Ubisoft Montreal development team was able to bring an unprecedented level of immersion to the massive world of Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Havok’s technology is also being used in a variety of future Ubisoft games, including action titles such as Watch Dogs and Tom Clancy’s The Division, both slated for release on next-gen hardware platforms. The publisher is leveraging Havok technology across platforms to ensure … Continue reading Havok Physics Powering Next Gen Titles

Kicking It Up Again

Unlike some sports games that rehash the old stuff, FIFA seems to just keep getting better. And FIFA 14 is no exception. Featuring improved controls, better management and stunning graphics, FIFA 14 really kicks things up a notch.

Call Of Duty: Ghosts is first bestselling Next Gen Game

The next generation of game consoles is here, and Call of Duty: Ghosts is the must have game. Activision’s blockbuster title is the #1 most played Xbox One multiplayer game worldwide, according to Microsoft, while becoming the #1 top selling Xbox One title in retail sales in North America at retailers Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart. In standalone Xbox One software retail sales*, the game also is #1 in the United Kingdom, according to GfK Charttrack. Additionally, Call of Duty: Ghosts is the #1 most played PlayStation 4 game, according to Sony Computer Entertainment America, and continues to be … Continue reading Call Of Duty: Ghosts is first bestselling Next Gen Game

Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor Announced

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment recently announced Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, a next-generation, third-person action game set in Middle-earth that explores an original story of vengeance and redemption. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is in development for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. In Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, gamers take on the role of Talion, a valiant ranger whose family is slain in front of him the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his … Continue reading Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor Announced

Thief: Stories From The City

Square Enix and Eidos-Montr’al, the award winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution today released the first trailer in a new series of stylized videos that focus on the rich tapestry of Thief; its City and its characters. Each trailer in this new series tells the story of The City from the perspective of a different character in Thief’s narrative describing what life is like in the broken, repressed City that is being ravaged by the evil Baron Northcrest and the mysterious sickness known as ‘The Gloom’. The first trailer focuses on Basso, a former boxman (safe-cracker) … Continue reading Thief: Stories From The City

Battlefield 4 Deploys Worldwide

DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced that Battlefield 4 is now available in retail stores for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC, as well as a digital download on Origin. Powered by the advanced technology of DICE’s proprietary Frostbite 3 engine, gamers will experience the all-out-war and epic moments possible only in Battlefield 4. The game lets players wage war across land, air and sea with unparalleled vehicular combat, dynamic environments and a new level of destruction. Console players can start the battle today on … Continue reading Battlefield 4 Deploys Worldwide

Amazing Spider Man 2 Announced

Activision Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Entertainment, LLC today revealed The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game is planned to launch next spring, alongside the Sony Pictures Entertainment feature film of the same name. Developed by Beenox, the same game studio behind 2012’s original hit The Amazing Spider-Man, this all-new third-person action-adventure video game builds on the story of the previous game with an alternative take on the events of the upcoming movie, while also giving players an enhanced, free-roaming web-slinging experience through a greatly expanded New York City. "The first The Amazing Spider-Man game gave players their own beautifully animated, free-roaming … Continue reading Amazing Spider Man 2 Announced

Skylander Swap Force Announces SWAPtober

Activision Publishing, Inc., is celebrating the month of "SWAPtober" as the magic of Skylanders SWAP Force sweeps the globe heading into the game’s launch on Sunday, SWAPtober 13th and beyond. Lucky Portal Masters will have chances to win copies of the Skylanders SWAP Force game, explore the world of Skylanders in Times Square, and more during the month-long activities Kicking off SWAPtober, Activision will be giving away one Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Pack per day from October 1-31 via the official Skylanders Twitter channel (@SkylandersGames). Portal Masters can visit Skylanders.com to mix and match their favorite SWAP Force characters out … Continue reading Skylander Swap Force Announces SWAPtober