Gamescom 2013: Blue Estate
If you are not aware, Leap Motion is a new input device which is able to track the users hand motions. It has many different uses but of course it can not get better than using it for gaming and Indie game developers HESAW did just that. Blue Estate is a classic…
Titanfall – Gamescom Preview
I have a confession to make here. I really am not a huge fan of the FPS genre. I am one of those gamers who believe the genre is starting to take over the gaming world and not for the better. So you can imagine my scepticism when everyone in…
Sonic Lost World (Wii U/3DS) – Gamescom Preview
The blue blur has had a rocky ride over the years. However, his more recent titles have steadily improved cumulating in Sonic Generations in 2012, a game which had an emphasis on speed and nostalgia. So you can imagine the fan’s thoughts when they saw the more platform based gameplay…
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Muliplayer – Gamescom Preview
Oh Assassin’s Creed, you have always been a fun, stabby set of games, even more so when your series got a multiplayer. The mode was very fun when it was introduced; it was tense hiding from people trying to kill you while you scouted for your target and actually required…
Pokémon X and Y – Gamescom Preview
Pokémon X and Y is one of the biggest handheld games coming out soon so I was very eager to try out the demo to see if it’s worth all of the hype. Pokémon fans, rest easy, this demo is not only awesome but does a really great job showing…
Yoshi’s New Island – Gamescom Preview
Ladies and Gents, set your brains to “Awwwww” because Yoshi is back on your 3DS and he is cuter than ever before! If you have never played the adorable Yoshi’s Island then I highly suggest you do, it is one of the best 2D platformers around and is the prequel…
Gunz 2 GamesCom Preview
During GamesCom we got a chance to sit down with the guys over at ProSiebenSat.1 Games and try out the successor to Gunz, Gunz 2.If you are unaware of Gunz it is an arena based third- person action FPS with themes taken from Korean/Japanese anime art style. The first game…
Killer Instinct – Gamescom Preview
An Xbox One exclusive, Killer Instinct certainly raised some eyebrows after it was announced, especially after how it was revealed at this year’s E3. So as you can imagine we were very curious to play this new fighting game. One of the first things you will notice while playing the…
Gamescom 2013 In Review: Microsoft’s Conference
Rather than have lots of flame-baiting comparison articles, we thought it would be better to look over the Gamescom performances of Microsoft and Sony separately to see if they hold up on their own. So let's kick things off with Microsoft. Microsoft started their Gamescom with a super-secret-but-not-actually-secret-at-all conference in…
War Thunder Awarded ‘Best Simulation’
Gaijin Entertainment wins the award after showcasing their Playstation 4 version premier becoming the first CSI-located company to win at the Gamescom awards. “We are blown away to be awarded “Best Simulation” for War Thunder at Gamescom 2013. The show has been one of the most important events in Gaijin…
Gran Turismo 6 Dream Cars Are a Reality
Several car companies have submitted, "dream car concepts" to Polyphony Digital which will then be created and used in the latest installment of the Turismo franchise. These include cars that could be in the works, such as a Alfa Romeo 6C, a 6-cylinder car that would slot in between the 4C…
Final Fantasy X|X2 HD Remaster – Arranged Music Trailer
The video shows some footage of the oringal PS2 version of Final Fantasy X with its battle theme music playing over, well, a battle. Halfway through, we swtich to HD and are treated to the brand-spanking new arrangement of the theme. The new orchestrations give the theme an overall more…
Joe Danger 1 & 2 in Development for PS Vita
Joe Danger is a stunt racer which received enough praise on PS3 to receive a sequel. With both games already on both PS3 and Xbox 360, and the first on iOS, developers Hello Games are looking towards the PS Vita for Joe's next console outing. Both versions are currently in…
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – Gamescom Stealth Trailer
In the trailer we get to see Edward Kenway's stealthy approaches to situations, and a few glimpses of our hidden-blade targets. The video shows us the usual music-video editing we've come to expect from Assassin's creed trailers, and of course, glorious slo-mo shots of our Assassin hero flying through…
Skylanders SWAP Force Available For Pre-Order
GAME has announced its exclusive Dark Edition Starter Pack for Skylanders SWAP Force, which went on pre-order as of yesterday available for the Wii, Wii U, XBox 360 and PS3. The pack includes: - The Video Game - Portal Of Power - Mega Character Poster - (5) Exclusive Dark Edition…
Wargame AirLand Battle: Beta Access For Mac And Linux
Wargame AirLand Battle by Eugen Systems, is now available as an Early Access Beta for Mac and Linux. As part of the "Games From Paris" event organised by Capital Games and Steam Wargame AirLand Battle is 50% off for this week only. The successor of Wargame European Escalation, a benchmark…
Gamescom Displays Gameplay Video for Day Z Standalone Edition
Since the zombie games of the late 90's, horror/survival fanatics have had one dream, and that dream was to kick zombie ass on a massive open world wasteland. How close are we to this reality? Well hopefully within arms reach as Bohemia Interactive's Dean Hall provided us with the newest…
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Announcement & Gameplay Teaser Trailer
Blizzard announced today at Gamescom 2013 the new expansion for Diablo III. Diablo III: Reaper of Souls tells the story of how Malthael, the fallen Archangel of Wisdom, returns to the Diablo universe as the Angel of Death. He's after the Black Soulstone, which contains the essence of the Prime…
Live Action Trailer Released for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
The new live action trailer from Ubisoft shows Edward Kenway's pirate crew taking over a enemy ship as it catches fire. With a few glimpses of gameplay to round off the trailer, it's a stunning glimpse into the setting for the next game in the Assassin's Creed franchise. What are…
Kickstarter Launched for Yu-Gi-Oh! Licensed Game Wallet
4K Media, a subsidiary of Konami, and NECA, makers of licensed products, are working together in a new KickStarter project. The two companies are looking for $80,000 to create and distribute a licensed Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game wallet. The small zip up pouch is designed for players of the TCG…
The Order: 1886 Revealed at Gamescom with Advanced Physics System
Today at Gamescom Ready at Dawn's upcoming PS4 exclusive, The Order: 1886 was put to the test by the studio's CEO and Creative Director, Ru Weerasuriya, director of God of War: Chains of Olympus for PSP. The presentation focused on the games new physics engine which allows individual objects and its…