Today publisher Atlus announced that a “vastly enhanced and much improved” version of the indie first-person brawler Zeno Clash will arrive on Xbox Live Arcade under the moniker Zeno Clash Ultimate Edition.
Being heralded as the “definitive version” of Zeno Clash, the Ultimate Edition promises to add co-op to the Tower Challenge mode as well as “New modes, new features and added content.” According to developer ACE, there will be “a series of improvements based on fan feedback.”
For those of you who missed out on Zeno Clash, the game features a unique blend of FPS and fighting game mechanics. Players are tossed into a unique fantasy world where you are forced to make due with unconventional weapons such as: skull-bombs and bone-clubs.
At this time, no official price has been announced. We do know, that Zeno Clash Ultimate Edition is slated to arrive spring 2010.
Read: Zeno Clash Coming to XBLA with Co-op Challenges.
Today Valve announced that the “Crash Course” DLC for Left 4 Dead will arrive on Tuesday, Sept. 29 on both the Xbox 360 and PC.
PC gamers can snag the Versus mode focused add-on for free, where as Xbox 360 gamers will have to shell out 560 Microsoft Points ($7) for the content.
Valve described the DLC saying, “The primary goal of Crash Course is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game’s existing Versus campaigns.”
Read: Left 4 Dead ‘Crash Course’ DLC Arrives Tuesday.
Yesterday developer Creative Assembly announced that Empire: Total War will be receiving a new downloadable campaign in October.
The DLC will allow gamers to control five new Native American factions including: Iroquois, Huron, Plains, Pueblo and Cherokee across a new campaign title Warpath. The new content also includes an expanded North American map, new units, agents, technologies and objectives.
The DLC will only be made available on Valve’s Steam service. Right now, you can head on over to Steampowered.com and pre-order the new Warpath Campaign for $10.
Read: Empire: Total War Getting Steam-exclusive DLC.
This edition of delightful deals comes courtesy of Valve and its Steam service. For $20, gamers can snag the PC version of Street Fighter IV off of Steam. That’s 50% off of the regular retail price.
If you haven’t had a chance to play SFIV, you’re missing out. Since I got the PS3 version, was back in the spring, I’ve been playing it pretty much every day. The combat is technical enough for hard core fighting fans to flex their skills, but also not too technical to scare away new comers.
The PC version features three unique visual styles that you can select from, as well as online play via Games for Windows - LIVE and built-in voice chat. The only down side to this deal is that you don’t get a game pad, however a quick search solves your problem.
Read: Steam’s Street Fighter IV Page.
Yesterday Valve released the “Classless” Team Fortress 2 update, bring all sorts of new goodies.
Featuring 18 new collectible hats, a new community map, a redesigned version of Sawmill made specifically for Capture the Flag, and a new King of the Hill mode.
The community map CP_Yukon is described as: “This abandoned mountaintop coalmine was repurposed by shadowy operatives into a top secret surveillance outpost–one which also, so nobody gets wise, insidiously continues to mine coal. There is also a log hanging in the center of the map–possibly as an example to other logs. Logs that said too much.”
For the full patch notes, hit the jump. Read more »
Today Valve announced that a new DLC pack for Left 4 Dead will arrive sometime in Sept.
The “Crash Course” DLC will add a new campaign streamlined for Versus Mode as well as new Survival Mode maps. According to Valve the new DLC will feature “New locations, new dialogue from the original cast, and an explosive finale.” Valve also stated that the “Crash Course” campaign will act as a bridge between the events of “No Mercy” and “Death Toll.”
The developer stated: “The primary goal of ‘Crash’ is to deliver a complete Versus mode experience in just 30 minutes, resulting in a streamlined version of the game’s existing Versus campaigns. A recharge timer for infected teammates has also been added, and item spawn behavior has changed for more balanced gameplay.”
The “Crash Course” DLC will be available on both the PC and Xbox 360. While it will be free for PC gamers, those on the 360 will have to pay 560 Microsoft Points ($7).
Personally, I can’t wait for this. Pretty much every night I’m playing Versus Mode, and the idea of a new campaign just gets me shacking with anticipation. The other good news about this is that it should calm down all the L4D2 boycotts.
Read: Left 4 Dead 1 DLC Brings New Campaign: Free on PC, Paid on Xbox 360.
This weekend mark a big celebration here in the U.S.A., Independence Day. Each person has their own traditions when it comes to celebrating The 4th. Personally I’ll be spending my day blasting Springsteen, drinking beer, and setting off fireworks. The good folks over at Valve celebrate the country by offering Fallout 3 at half price.
That’s right, you can snag Fallout 3 on the PC for $25. So how about you do the truly patriotic thing and help clean the wasteland of raiders and super mutants. God knows, it’s the only way to get into DC this weekend.
Read: Weekend Deal - Save 50% on Fallout 3.
The PC version of Street Fighter IV is now available for pre-order on Steam and Impulse. If you act now, you will receive a 10% discount bringing the total down to $35.99.
Street Fighter IV is slated to arrive July 7. The PC version touts new graphical filter effects, exclusive to the PC, as well as Games for Windows Live support.
If you haven’t picked up Street Fighter IV yet, you’re missing out. Since picking it up in Feb. I have played it every day. It is by far one of the best fighting games ever made.
Read: Street Fighter® IV - Now Available for Pre-purchase.
This week’s Release Roundup, while not being chalk full of triple-A titles, still has a few gems worth checking out.
If first-person shooters are you thing, ARMA II hits PCs via Steam. For those of you who don’t know what ARMA II is, it’s a military simulator that focuses heavily on authenticity. In order to make the game feel authentic, Bohemia Interactive Studio utilized the third-generation Real Virtuality engine, which has been in development for the past ten years and is currently used in training simulators by militaries from around the world.
Aside from ARMA II, other games worth checking out include: Overlord II, Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires, and Fight Night Round 4.
The new games this week are:
Xbox 360
- Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
- Fallout 3 Downloadable Content - Point Lookout
- Fight Night Round 4
- Overlord II
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Read more »
Today Epic sent word that it is hosting an Unreal Tournament 3 Black free weekend on Steam.
Some of you might be wondering what UT3 Black is. Remember when Epic released a huge update for UT3 a few months ago? Well, Epic refers to the new updated UT3 as UT3 Black.
The Free weekend starts on Thursday, May 28. If you are interested, log on to steam and start pre-loading. This way when midnight rolls around, you’ll be able to start fragging.
Read: Shack PSA: Unreal Tournament 3 Free Weekend Begins This Thursday.
In celebration of the Sniper Update arriving last night, the folks over at Valve are having a Team Fortress 2 blowout.
Valve is having a free TF2 weekend. In order to participate all you have to do it click here and follow the directions.
As if a free weekend wasn’t enough, Valve has also cut TF2’s price by 50%. For only $9.99, gamers can get a their hands on one of the best online shooters that always has new content on the horizon.
So what are you guys waiting for? Go play TF2 now!
Read: Sniper Vs. Spy.
This week Valve is treating gamers to a greatly discounted Call of Duty: World at War as part of its weekend Steam sales.
For only $25, 50% off the regular retail price, you can experience some intense WWII action. The best part is because it’s on the PC, the newest Map Pack is free.
Once you pick COD:WaW, you might want to check out the GGL’s two map guides, found here and here. After you have a handle on the multiplayer, feel free to sign up for one of the GGL’s CoD:WW team ladders (Xbox 360 and PS3).
I always say you haven’t truly played a game until you’ve played it competitively.
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