A new demo of Frontlines: Fuel of War (PC) just got released today, letting gamers sample the glory of a dynamic battlefield online.
The demo includes the maps Oilfield and GNAW and weighs in at 1.81GB.
In case you were living under a rock for the last few years, Frontlines: Fuel of War is developed by Kaos Studios, the makers of the Desert Combat mod for Battlefield 1942. They went on to develop Battlefield 2 with DICE, then worked on Frontlines for THQ.
Today THQ announced that Saints Row 2 will be arriving on the PC. Previously it was announced that Saints Row 2 would only be available for PS3 and Xbox 360. There is no word on the PC release date, however I think it is safe to assume it will arrive at the same time as the console version, October 14.
Personally I am excited to see Saints Row 2 on PC. I am a huge PC fanboy. I feel that my best gaming experiences have all be while playing PC games. It seems like everyone is saying PC gaming is dead. With triple-A titles like this being ported, hopefully the PC will be seen as a viable gaming platform again.
Yesterday THQ announced that their sandbox shooter Saints Row 2 has been delayed. Pushed back until October 14, Saints Row 2 was original slated to hit shelves in August. According to THQ the delay is “due to product quality and marketing considerations”. The way I interpret it is “GTA IV did much better than we expected. Let’s hold off while GTA fever runs its course.” But that’s just what I think.
Drop a comments letting us know what you think about this.
Read: Saints Row 2 Delayed.
The GGL Prize Team has had some difficulty contacting a few of the winners from the Warhammer 40,000: Soulstorm 1v1 Tournament.
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THQ and Relic have released the first screenshots of Dawn of War 2, showing off vastly updated graphics from the first title. Dawn of War sold well enough to warrant three expansions, so let’s hope the new game is up to par as well. Check out the Space Marines tearing the Orks a new one below.
Yesterday it was announced that Saints Row 2 will hit the streets on Aug 26. Arriving on both PS3 and Xbox 360, the game picks up a few years after the first Saints Row ended.
Saints Row 2 will feature online co-op through the entire single-player campaign and an open world competitive multiplayer mode. It will also feature new vehicles, new locations and more options when it comes to player customization.
I was a huge fan of the first Saints Row, and the second one sounds pretty awesome. The real question is, How will it fare against Grand Theft Auto 4? I know that I will make room for both in my game budget.
Today it was announced that people who purchased Warhammer 40K Dawn of War: Soulstorm will gain access to an invitation-only multiplayer beta for Dawn of War II. There’s been no word as to when the beta will take place.
Since I love the Warhammer 40K universe (I played the table top game until my wallet couldn’t support me), I can’t wait for Dawn of War II. I mean who wouldn’t be excited for a non-linear campaign, a fully co-op multiplayer campaign, fully destructible environments and chainsaw bayonets?
For the full press release, hit the jump. Also, check out GGL’s Dawn of War: Soulstorm tournament–only two weeks remain, and only one player can stand at the end of it all. Continued…
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War: Soulstorm, the subject of an ongoing GGL tournament, is now available on Steam.
Soulstorm is priced at $39.99 and does not require the original Dawn of War game. It features nine different armies: Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, Eldar, Dark Eldar, Orks, Tau, Necrons, Imperial Guard, and the Sisters of Battle.
As with previous titles in the series, the RTS game incorporates a large number of units, squad control by default (instead of individual units, most units are produced in groups that cannot be separated), and some fairly ridiculous animations as far as RTS games go.
Register for GGL now to join the Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War: Soulstorm tournament!
GGL has launched its Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War: Soulstorm 1v1 tournament, accessible at warhammer.ggl.com.
The tournament is a ladder, beginning March 4 and running through April 13. It’s open to residents of the U.S. and Canada age 13 and over. Here’s the prizing information:
The grand prize winner takes home a complete Dell gaming PC system, plus a limited edition, hand-numbered Dawn of War: Soulstorm art scroll! And each finalist goes home with a THQ game, plus their share of PC gaming hardware from Creative; and one lucky finalist gets a Sound Blaster X-FI XtremeGamer Sound Card!
Complete Prize List: Continued…
Practice ladders are up for GGL’s Frontlines: Fuel of War tournament. This tournament takes place in a 4v4 format, and the finals go down in a GameplayHD TV studio in New York City!
Here are the prizes:
First Place (4 players):
Total ARV: $1,000 per player
Second Place (4 players):
Hit the jump for more specifics: Continued…
This tournament takes place in a 4v4 format, and the finals go down in a GameplayHD TV studio in New York City!
Here are the prizes:
First Place (4 players):
Total ARV: $1,000 per player
Second Place (4 players):
Hit the jump for more specifics: Continued…
Well, not really. Another studio has been gobbled up by the publisher THQ. This time it’s Big Huge Games, developer of Rise of Nations. The good news is that no job losses are predicted.
Jack Sorenson, THQ’s executive VP of worldwide studios said: “This is a big win for THQ as we expand our development capabilities and our IP.” Sorenson also said that the acquisition of Big Huge would help, “fill in gaps we perceive in our portfolio.”
I was a huge fan of Rise of Nations and it seems like this merger is good for both parties, as THQ is a major driving force in creating new RTS titles and strategy has been Big Huge Games’ bread and butter so far. As a gamer, and not just a writer, I hope that Big Huge Games will keep producing quality PC games, or even console games, in the future.
Read: THQ Makes Big Huge Buy
