Here are your Digital Games gold medal winners!
These gold medalists displayed not only superior skill and finesse at their game of choice, but had the endurance and flexibility to beat a series of tough opponents. It’s this kind of consistent excellence that separates gold medalists from everyone else.
Congratulations to all of you, and to everyone who stepped up for their chance to go for the gold.
WC3 PC Europe - FuRy[SWE]
WC3 PC North and Central America - madisonstreet
TMNF PC North and Central America - G2_Wolf
TMNF PC Europe - dignitas.skyward Continued…
If you are like me and need to buy Quake 3 again because you once broke your disc in half in a violent rage and now want to reinstall it, you will be glad to know that all id Software games are 50% off this weekend on Steam.
Valve’s Doug Lombardi says:
“This includes the id Super Pack for only $34.99 (over $200 worth of games). Or take 50% off individual titles such as Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein, Commander Keen, Heretic, and Hexen. Offer ends Monday, September 8.”
And there you have it.
Hit http://www.steampowered.com to get started.
[Edit: This movie has been removed from GameTrailers, most likely thanks to THQ. Good thing I saved the .flv…]
This video of an early build of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine came out of Games Convention Leipzig, and left field. Apparently the game is still in the pitch phase to THQ, and it’s apparent that the game is still a work in progress.
I can’t say I agree with the philosophy that Space Marines are good only for up close combat, as they have plenty of ranged weapons and tend to be WH40K’s most all-around race (in videogames, I can’t comment on the tabletop). The Marine’s bolter pistol seems useless, and those “cinemaction” moments would get old really quick unless there were thousands of them.Despite these caveats, the concept of a third person action game set in the WH40K universe is appealing–think Gears of War without the over-the-top humor and angry fratboy characters, with an established story to draw upon. Between this and a projected Warhammer 40K MMO, I could die a happy man.
Some new StarCraft II screenshots hit today, giving you another glimpse of the Zerg and Protoss going at it like their lives depend on it. Oddly enough, their lives do depend on it, and yours will too once this game hits store shelves.
Unfortunately, Activision-Blizzard has confirmed that SC2 will not hit in 2008, but most likely 2009. If it stretches to 2010, however, the terrorists will have truly won.
You’ll need an iTunes account to download it, but the Diablo III Overture is now free on the iTunes store, helping all of us through this difficult period in our lives where we don’t have Diablo III.
The track is an orchestral…something. Overture is definitely the best term, but it doesn’t inspire visions of the dark lord of terror taking control of the world (and my right index finger) again, which is pretty sadface.
Needless to say, you will need iTunes to download this song. Get it at apple.com/itunes, then hit this link: Diablo III Overture.
To commemorate the release of The Forbidden Kingdom on DVD, GGL and Lionsgate have teamed up to bring you a contest to show off your best SoulCalibur IV custom characters.
The contest runs from Sept. 3 to Oct. 5.
Grand Prize: One Toshiba SD-P101S portable DVD player (worth $350) and one copy of the 2-disc The Forbidden Kingdom DVD Special Edition to watch on your portable DVD player, because, let’s face it, your DVDs up to this point don’t compare.
Two runners up will receive: A copy of the 2-disc The Forbidden Kingdom DVD Special Edition (worth $35).
Here’s how to participate:
1) Create a custom character in SoulCalibur IV that closely resembles one of the main characters in The Forbidden Kingdom. Visit our The Forbidden Kingdom DVD site to see the character pictures and their bios.
2) Upload the character to an image service like Photobucket, Flickr or if you have video, YouTube. You can use any service you want–whatever’s easiest for you.
3) Make a forum thread on GGL’s The Forbidden Kingdom DVD site and post your creation!
4) ??
5) Profit! Continued…
It’s official, Microsoft announced today that the Xbox 360 will be getting a price cut this Friday, Sept 5. The new price shapes up like this:
* Xbox 360 Arcade - $199
* Xbox 360 - $299
* Xbox 360 Elite - $399
Hardcore gamers rejoice; the Xbox 360 is now the most affordable console. Take that Wii.
Read: Xbox 360 price cuts official as of Sept. 5: 60GB $299, Elite $399, Arcade $199.
The new iteration of Prince of Persia is breaking a lot a traditions. First off, the new Prince starts a completely new story line. Secondly, there is a unique cel-shaded art style. These would mean nothing if it wasn’t for a completely new gameplay style. Following the theme of breaking tradition, Prince of Persia has a unique was of distributing it’s Limited Edition.
In order to get your hands of the Limited Edition of Prince of Persia, all you have to do it pre-order it. By forgoing the classic method of charging an additional $10, Ubisoft hopes that gamers will put down some cash in advance. The Limited Edition includes: A Making of movie, A digital art book, the soundtrack, a digital mini-strategy guide and limited edition box art.
I typically wouldn’t be willing to shell out cash for a limited edition like this, but because it doesn’t cost anything, why not?
Read: Royal treatment: Prince of Persia ‘Limited Edition’ free for pre-orders.
Today Sony announced the contents of the Resistance 2 Collector’s Edition. Not to be out done by the Gears of War 2 Lancer, Resistance 2 Collector’s Edition comes stuffed with extras. Included are: a Chimeran Hybrid action figure, an art book, special box art and a multiplayer weapon skin. Also in the box is a DVD packed with special features including: a preview of the upcoming Resistance novel, Behind The Scenes footage, a Resistance comic book and a video time line of the Chimera invasion.
Resistance 2 is set to hit stores on Nov 4. There has been no word as to how much the Collector’s Edition will cost, or where it will be available. As soon as I find that out, it will be here.
Hit the jump for the full press release. Continued…
The first ladder of GGL and Bosch’s Virtual Racing Season is over, with Trackmania Nations Forever gamers leading the way!
VRS’s second ladder begins Sept. 3, which will again give the top seven competitors per ladder the opportunity to advance to the final ladder competition (Trackmania Nations Forever only). If this all sounds confusing or this is the first time you’ve heard of the VRS, you may need to hit the VRS Rules Page for the full skinny.
The VRS grand prize is entry for two to the 2009 Daytona 500, and 10 runners up will each receive entry for two to a 2009 Sprint Cup Series event!
Now, here’s the report for Ladder 1.
France’s pride, quentin, crushed all comers on the Trackmana Nations Forever ladder, finishing with a 10-3 record and a 6W streak. DigitalShot, who ended up with a 4-1 record and a 4W streak, won 2nd. The rest of the top seven competitors from the TMNF ladder are: NFSxMaster (3-1, 2W), Mizu-KaMe (2-2, 1W), domestoss (2-2, 2L), onio (1-1, 1W) and sHug4r (1-2, 1L). Continued…
Today is a red letter day for gaming. For the first time in gaming history (Well, gaming history that I can recall. Give me a break; I’m writing this while I’m at work.) a title’s release date has been pushed forward. EA announced today that their upcoming survival horror game Dead Spacewill be arriving in the states on Oct 21, a full 10 days before its original Halloween release date. European consoles will get the game on Oct 24. Unfortunately, European PC gamers are getting the short end of the stick with the original Halloween release date.
While Halloween is a more fitting time for a spooky survival-horror game, I’ll gladly take a game ahead of time.
Hit the jump for the full press release. Continued…
EA and Pandemic studios must really want to the word about Mercenaries 2: World in Flames out there. They have been promoting the hell out of it; with today taking the mother load. Starting at 6:00 AM PST, EA will take over the Mobil at 8489 Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles. What can you expect from the EA take-over? First off all the attendants will be dressed up as mercenaries. There will be various promotional material all around the gas station. Lastly, they will be giving away free gas. That is right folks, FREE GAS.
I can’t even imagine how much this is going to cost EA. Living in Ohio, I’m used to paying around $3.70 for a gallon. In LA I have a feeling its a whole lot more. It is going to be interesting to see if this promotion affects Mercenaries 2 sales. I really do hope that EA makes a profit off of Mercenaries 2 so that they can have more promotions like this in the future.
Mercenaries 2: World in Flameshits stores this Sunday, Aug 31. It is coming out on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PC.
Read: Hey, LA, Mercs 2 Will Buy You (Real) Gas Today.
