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Posted: Mar 10, 2009
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Building a good gaming PC from individual components is not too difficult, but figuring out what combination of parts is a good buy can be a daunting task. YouGamers is happy to lend a hand with The Autumn 2010 Guide to Gaming PC Specs - a look at the hardware market and some practical advice for speccing out a new gaming PC that will serve you well without ganking your wallet. Finally tonight, the fine folks over at Blizzard Entertainment have released some new teaser images from their highly anticipated World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion. These latest shots give us a sneak peek at the Worgen and Troll's Druid forms. Here's a sample:
More screenies after the break: Also available for download tonight is a new gameplay trailer for Katauri Interactive's upcoming King's Bounty: Crossworlds stand-alone expansion. Running just under two minutes long, this video highlights the new campaigns, monsters, spells, equipment and more! Hit the full story for a look: Grabbing our attention tonight, Pixelpickle Games have released a debut trailer for their upcoming episodic 2D side-scroller, Lylian. Clocking in at just under a minute long, this cinematic video introduces us to the game's main character. Looks pretty cool! You can check it out after the jump: Keeping the good news coming today, BioWare has released a new DLC pack for their hit Fantasy-RPG, Dragon Age: Origins. Priced at $7.00 USD, "Witch Hunt" has you confronting Morrigan about her return to Ferelden and the secrets she carries. And just like previous DLC packs, you'll be able to import your character and collect some hot new loot. Hit-up this page to learn more!
Kicking things off today, Blizzard Entertainment has released a new custom map for their hit Strategy title, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. Dubbed "Burning Tide", this new 3v3 map features timed lava surges (similar to the "The Devil's Playground" campaign mission) and tasks you with collecting a specific amount of resources to win. The level should be available through your custom games list right now! Attention bargain shoppers! Valve has announced that Infinite Interactive's hit Puzzle-RPG, Puzzle Quest 2, is currently on sale through Steam for just $13.39 USD (a 33% savings). The deal runs from now until 4PM PST on Thursday, September 9th. Sounds like they did a good job on this sequel...so don't miss out! :D Treating us to a little eyecandy this afternoon, BioWare has cooked up two new screenshots from their highly anticipated Fantasy-RPG, Dragon Age 2. These latest screenies show off the female version of Hawke and a Qunari. Check 'em out:
Dragon Age 2 is scheduled for release in March 2011. Moving right along, Ubisoft and Eugen Systems have announced that their latest Strategy title, R.U.S.E., has begin shipping to stores across North America today. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the game, here's a brief description courtesy of the press release: Using military strategy and wartime tactics such as camouflaging troops, luring opponents with decoy units, sabotaging enemy plans and more, players must use their brainpower as the ultimate weapon in order to lead their armies to victory. Featuring fast-paced, addictive cooperative and adversarial skirmishes, players can test their strategic skills with up to eight players at a time. You can find the full PR and a short launch trailer after the break: Giving us a peek behind the scenes today, Splash Damage has released a new video developer diary for their upcoming Sci-fi Shooter, Brink. Running just over three minutes long, this video focuses on the game's design and sound effects. It's an interesting watch. You can check it out after the jump: As promised, 2K Games has released a new DLC pack for their hit Action title, Mafia II. Available through Steam for $9.99 USD, "Jimmy's Vendetta" features leaderboard rankings and a new line of missions where you get to play a cold-blooded mercenary. Here's the scoop: Jimmy's Vendetta will take players into an alternate perspective of the mob through the eyes of Jimmy, a mercenary. Jimmy is the guy the other guys call when they need to finish the job. Jimmy's Vendetta features dozens of intense newly created arcade-style, city-based missions that keep Jimmy driving, shooting and rampaging through Empire Bay. Missions will unlock as they progress, activating a slew of assassination and timed vehicle missions ending in dramatic shootouts and explosive car chases. Players will rack up points for performance, power slides, and skill shots. The scores will be immediately posted to the new leaderboard system, providing extensive re-playability, as players work to rise to the top of the ranks. Get to know Empire Bay – the executioner’s way. Sound good? Then go buy it already! ;) |
