Space Pirates And Zombies First Play

What the heck is SPAZ? Space Pirates And Zombies is a top down elite like space ship RPG. Yes I mean Space ship RPG. You gain experience, upgrade your science research and ships. There are no ship romance or dialogue like in any other erm... Bioware style RPG... well okay so this isn't really an RPG but... you got to watch the video to understand just what the hect SPAZ is. Videos below...

Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Developer Interview Video

With the news of the inclusion of a coop multiplayer portion, Bioware has released info in the form of a video interview explaining the new multiplayer mode in Mass Effect 3. The video is part of a new Bioware Pulse series of web shows produced by EA showcasing the work of the studio. Producer, Casey Hudson, explains how coop multiplayer will work in Mass Effect 3. Watch the video below...

Trine 2 Trailer Shows Unlimited Mode

The upcoming game from Frozenbyte, Trine 2 doesn't just have the usual singleplayer/coop campaign. It has something called an unlimited mode. It's basically a bunch of challenge levels where you and two other friends can play as the same character. Obviously the level have to be built with this in mind. Watch the developer video diary below(he also gives a shout out to the humble indie bundle)...

Portal 2 Peer Review Coop First Play

Leo did another video on the coop portion of the recently released DLC for Portal 2. He went to great lengths to get this video up on the Internet so we hope you really like it. Watch the video below...

Crusader Kings II Closed Beta Starting Soon - Registration For Closed Beta Open Now

If you're a fan of deep grand strategy games, you might want to try out the closed beta for Paradox's Crusader Kings II. They've announced that closed beta selection is now live and registration for the closed beta will end on October 17th. You can register for the closed beta here. This is a closed beta so not everyone will be selected to participate in it. An email will be sent on October 24th to those that have been selected. Crusader Kings II releases on Q1 2012.

UPDATE Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Confirmed! Coop Multiplayer Mission Detailed

 
UPDATE 2: In a post on the official forums, Chris Priestly detailed the new 4 player coop multiplayer mode titled "Galaxy At War". The new coop mode will have affect the single player campaign in a subtle way. How you play this coop mode will play into effect in a level called Galactic Readiness level in the single player campaign. Bioware maintains that you can still play a complete single player campaign without playing the coop game(it is not exactly game changing but as I said, the affects are subtle). You do not play as any of the main characters or companion from the single player campaign so the storyline is quite separate but related in the grand scheme of things. My guess is you'll be playing as a bunch of soldiers helping to steam the tide of the reapers? You can read the full FAQ posted on the forums here


UPDATE: Bioware has confirmed that there will be multiplayer in Mass Effect 3. Producer Casey Hudson added on Twitter that there will be a coop multiplayer mode. "Yes, co-op MP missions for #ME3: they’re real, and they’re spectacular. Rest assured it’s nothing of what you’ve feared. More soon…" he said. More info on this mode should be coming soon so keep an eye out for them. 

An Australian PC Mag seems to have indicated that Mass Effect 3 will introduce a multiplayer mode, a first for Bioware who are well known for developing some of the best RPG games(which are single player games). The mag outed multiplayer by advertising their next cover which had the word "Fight alongside your friends as the galaxy goes to war!". The website for the mag also clearly states "That’s right – Mass Effect 3 is getting multiplayer! We travel to BioWare’s office in Edmonton for hands-on time with the series’ first foray into online gameplay, and chat with Mass Effect Series Producer and Mass Effect 3 Project Director Casey Hudson about the decision to go multiplayer in the epic battle for the galaxy,". Okay so it's 99% confirmed... unless the magazine is doing some sort of joke with its cover story.

Source: VG247

Deus Ex: Human Revolution The Missing Link DLC Walkthrough Trailer 2

So Eidos has released one walkthrough video for this DLC which you can watch here. Here's another newer one... cause hey, why not? This walkthrough is a bit past the end of the previous trailer. Show stealthy gameplay and some robot take over action. The Missing Link DLC will be released on Steam some time this month(no specifics). Watch the trailer below...

Hitman Absolution Gameplay Teaser - 47 Slips Past The Police

IO Interactive has released the first piece of gameplay trailer in the form of a teaser. The teaser shows of parts of a level demoed at E3 this year. You can watch part of the video demo from back at E3 over here. Watch the gameplay teaser trailer below...

This Week's Gaming - Rage Worthy

So apart from my on going Deus Ex: Human Revolution Game, there's basically one new game for me this week. That's RAGE! or is it RaGE! or Rage?! Whatever... RAAAAAAGE

Rage Patch Released - Still Rage Inducing?

Having problems with rage? Have You been raging over rage? Well the latest update might just fix your issues(or maybe it won't). Those with AMD(ATI) card will be pleased to note that Id has created a work around the crash after intro screen on Win 7 32bit. They've also added a few new graphical option in the video menu(Rage on launch for the PC didn't really have any graphics options setting other than resolution, AA and GPU transcoding) including Vsync! Yes you... you with the screen tearing, your fix is here but there's a catch. Due to the way how the game works(and is locked at 60fps), Vsync might cause a few hitches. Read the change log to find out exactly what I mean...

What's This About STALKER 2 Requiring Constant Net Connection?

Those bloodhounds over at RPS spotted that a GSC GameWorld Studio Director, Sergey Grigorovich said in response to a question regarding piracy that STALKER 2 will require an Internet connection as parts of the game will be on a server and players will need to be online so that the game streams to their local machine. SAY WHAT?! "Text information, code and quests will be loaded through that connection.". I know that with Blizzard paving the way for online always games, we can perhaps expect to see other companies trying to tag along Blizzard strategy. But I do not like this trend at all. RPS has inquired GSC GameWorld regarding this for confirmation. Will update this post as more info surfaces.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Redemption Single Player Trailer - It's Explosive!

If you think Battlefield 3 has been getting a lot of press attention lately, you'd be right. With the beta in action and release approaching closer, Activision's juggernaut, Modern Warfare 3 has been a little quiet lately. Here's a new trailer they just released. Called the redemption trailer, it's a mish mash of footage from the single player portion. It... looks good. But I've never been a fan of the ridiculous over the top story. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 comes out on November 8th. Watch the trailer below..