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Joe Danger 1 and 2 on PC Have Playable Team Fortress 2 Characters, Minecraft Stages

Hello Games has just confirmed that its upcoming PC versions of Joe Danger 1 and Joe Danger 2: The Movie will have playable characters in the form of the Team Fortress 2 heroes, as well as stages and the default player from Minecraft. Joe Danger 1 and 2 delivered some great experiences on the PS3 and Xbox 360 consol...

19 June 2013
07:54 GMT

Battlefield 4 and All Other Frostbite 3 Games Are Optimized for AMD on PC

Electronic Arts has confirmed that all of its upcoming games that are powered by the Frostbite 3 engine will be optimized at launch for AMD hardware on the PC platform, including Battlefield 4 or the new Command & Conquer, and much more. Practically, all of EA's upcoming lineup is powered by the new Frostbite 3...

19 June 2013
05:46 GMT

High-End Mini PC Released by Giada

Miniature personal computers are the sort of systems that people would expect to have modest performance capabilities, and that is usually the case, but there are exceptions, like the Giada D2308. At first glance, one might be tempted to mistake the product for a wireless router, because of the three antennas stick...

18 June 2013
05:33 GMT

Joe Danger 1 and 2 Out on PC via Steam on June 24

Hello Games has confirmed that it's going to release Joe Danger 1 and Joe Danger 2: The Movie on the PC platform next week, on June 24. Joe Danger 1 and Joe Danger 2 entertained lots of different PS3 and Xbox 360 owners over the years, and now developer Hello Games wants to bring the two racing games to the PC....

18 June 2013
04:03 GMT

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Will Be Delayed on PC a Few Weeks

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, the next installment in the action adventure series, will be delayed on the PC, just like previous games in the franchise, according to Game Director Ashraf Ismail. Ubisoft doesn't have the best of reputations amongst PC gamers, as most of its big games are usually delayed a...

17 June 2013
03:03 GMT

PlayStation 4 Games at E3 2013 Ran on the Console, Developers Confirm

After hearing that Xbox One games demoed at E3 2013 actually ran on PCs, a couple of PlayStation 4 game developers revealed that their titles were played using either regular PS4 consoles or dev kit editions. E3 2013 allowed attendants to try out many upcoming games for all sorts of platforms, including the Xbox One...

15 June 2013
11:41 GMT

Xbox One Games at E3 Ran on Windows 7 PCs with Nvidia Graphics Cards – Report

The Xbox One games that were showcased at E3 2013 this week didn't run on early versions of the console or at least on developer kits. A couple of photos have popped up showing that the games were running on PCs that were powered by Windows 7 and used Nvidia graphics cards. Microsoft allowed E3 2013 attendants ...

15 June 2013
01:04 GMT

E3 2013: Nvidia Bets Big on the PC, Cloud, and Shield

The main idea for Nvidia during E3 2013 is that open gaming platforms are always better than closed ones, which makes the PC, Android-powered devices, and the new Shield a very good long-term investment. The graphics-focused company wants to continue working on the expansion of its desktop solutions, but much of its...

14 June 2013
15:41 GMT

Saints Row 4 Gets Minimum and Recommended PC System Specs

Volition and Deep Silver have just revealed the minimum and recommended system specifications for Saints Row 4, confirming that the game runs only on DirectX 11 systems, meaning it can't be played on Windows XP. Saints Row IV is eagerly awaited by many fans of the franchise, as the previous titles delivered out...

10 June 2013
07:35 GMT

Final Fantasy XIII-3 Coming to PC, Poster Confirms

Final Fantasy XIII-3 is going to appear for the PC, as well as for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles, at least according to a poster found around E3 2013 that includes the logos for all three platforms. Square Enix focused largely on consoles with recent Final Fantasy releases, with the exception being the Fin...

10 June 2013
07:01 GMT

AMD: PC Versions of Next-Gen Console Games Won't Run Well on Intel Hardware

AMD is confident that the PC adaptations of next-generation console games for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One won't run well on Intel hardware, particularly graphics solutions, as developers won't have time to optimize their games for that niche of the market. AMD powers the PlayStation 4 through a modified Jagu...

10 June 2013
04:35 GMT

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Out on PC Soon, Runs at 60fps

Konami has confirmed that it's going to release Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance onto the PC in the near future and that the hack and slash experience will run at 60fps on "most modern PCs."Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance appeared at the beginning of the year on consoles like the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, deliver...

8 June 2013
01:14 GMT

Remember Me Review (PC)

All-new triple-A games are few and far in between, as many developers and publishers are quite scared of trying to launch something completely fresh, instead relying on franchises or resurrecting older series. French studio Dontnod Entertainment, however, wanted to buck the trend and came up with Remember Me, an all...

7 June 2013
10:51 GMT

Respawn's Titanfall Arrives First on PC and Xbox One, Gets New Leaked Details

More leaked details have appeared about Titanfall, the upcoming shooter from Respawn Entertainment, confirming that the game will appear first for the PC and Xbox One, and then onto other platforms, like the Xbox 360. Respawn Entertainment, the studio created by the co-founders of Call of Duty developer Infinity War...

7 June 2013
08:11 GMT

AMD: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Titles Should Be Easy to Port to PC

Both the PlayStation 4 from Sony and the Xbox One from Microsoft include AMD-manufactured hardware and it seems that the company wants to use this to persuade developers to make their coming titles easy to port on the PC. Lisa Su, a senior vice president at AMD, tells PC Advisor that, “It is absolutely the end...

6 June 2013
17:54 GMT

FIFA 14 Gets Gameplay Trailer for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 Today, June 6

The first actual gameplay trailer for FIFA 14 will be showcased later today, June 6, although it will only feature footage with the soccer simulator on current-generation consoles. FIFA 14 was presented to the world last month and, after Microsoft's Xbox One reveal, Electronic Arts' Sports division confirm...

6 June 2013
03:33 GMT

Thief Will Be Ported by Nixxes for PC, Optimized for AMD

Thief, the upcoming stealth game from Eidos Montreal, will be ported by Dutch studio Nixxes for the PC platform.Just like Tomb Raider, it's going to be optimized for AMD hardware. Thief reboots the classic stealth franchise and will appear next year for next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Xbox O...

5 June 2013
19:21 GMT

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Ultimate Edition Coming to PC in August

After many reports, Konami has confirmed that it's going to be bringing its old Castlevania: Lords of Shadow hack and slash game to the PC platform in August, in the form of an Ultimate Edition. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow delivered a pretty decent hack and slash experience on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 pl...

5 June 2013
10:29 GMT

Grid 2 Review (PC)

Codemasters has released a variety of great racing games over the years, and among its most popular was Grid (or Race Drive: Grid, as it was known in certain territories). Since the game's launch back in 2008, fans have been clamoring for the studio to release a sequel. Now, after a lengthy wait, Grid 2 is fina...

31 May 2013
09:39 GMT

PlayStation 4 Is More Powerful than Average PCs, Has More Features, Dev Says

War Thunder developer Gaijin Entertainment believes that the PlayStation 4 is going to be more powerful than most average PCs, at least in the near future. He also says that the next-gen console's extra features will allow games for it to deliver better experiences. The PlayStation 4 is set to receive quite a ...

31 May 2013
04:41 GMT

Download Now FIFA 13 Update on PC, PS3, Soon on Xbox 360

A brand new patch for FIFA 13 has just been released onto the PC and PlayStation 3 platforms in order to improve the overall stability of the game, and will be released for the Xbox 360 in "the coming weeks." While many FIFA fans are eagerly awaiting the new FIFA 14 football simulator, quite a few of them are still ...

31 May 2013
02:31 GMT

Call of Duty: Ghosts Gets Weapon Camo Video, Available for Pre-Order on Steam

Activision has just released a brand new video with Call of Duty: Ghosts, showing off the special weapon camo pre-order bonus that's available within Black Ops 2, and confirmed that the new shooter can now be pre-purchased for PC via Steam. Call of Duty: Ghosts is the next installment in the huge series, and th...

30 May 2013
05:41 GMT

Resident Evil: Revelations Review (PC)

After the title came out on the Nintendo 3DS last year, Capcom has brought Resident Evil: Revelations onto high-definition platforms like the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii U, in order to give owners of these devices a chance to experience the survival horror game. After the lackluster Resident Evil 6, which didn't ...

29 May 2013
08:31 GMT

Epic Games: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Aren't as Powerful as the PC

The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 next-gen consoles aren't as powerful as PCs, at least according to Epic Games' Mark Rein, who mentioned that the recent statement from Electronic Arts is a lie. Right after the reveal of the Xbox One, quite a few developers and publishers started comparing it to the PS4 and t...

28 May 2013
08:14 GMT

Joe Danger 1 and Joe Danger 2: The Movie Coming to PC via Steam This Year

Hello Games has confirmed that Joe Danger 1 and its sequel, Joe Danger 2: The Movie, will appear on the PC platform via the Steam service this year, complete with many improvements, including support for higher resolutions, ghost data, and Steam Workshop or Steam Big Picture. Joe Danger and Joe Danger 2: The Movie h...

24 May 2013
18:51 GMT

Halo Bootcamp Revealed, Unrelated to Xbox One or Reclaimer Saga

A listing for a new Halo video game called Bootcamp has been revealed via the Korean Game Rating Board, which seems to suggest that an entirely new game in the franchise is being prepared for the PC and might feature elements from the third core installment in the series.Microsoft tells GameFront that, "What’s ...

24 May 2013
17:43 GMT

Destiny Might Appear on PC, Could Have Cross-Platform Save Game Files

Bungie has confirmed that it's exploring a lot of possibilities with its upcoming Destiny game, including a PC version of the shooter, as well as cross-platform save game files. Destiny is Bungie's next big project as the studio that created the Halo franchise wants to deliver a new type of experience to p...

24 May 2013
03:01 GMT

Need for Speed: Rivals Is Coming to PC, Looks as Great as on Xbox One, PS4

Need for Speed: Rivals, the next game in the racing series, will appear for the PC, not just on current (PS3, Xbox 360) and next-gen consoles (PlayStation 4, Xbox One), at least according to developer Ghost Games. The NFS series is going to receive a brand new installment this year coming from new studio Ghost Games...

23 May 2013
13:01 GMT

Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Are a Generation Ahead of PCs, EA Says

Electronic Arts has confirmed that the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 next-generation consoles are at least one generation ahead of high-end PCs, due to their special hardware and services. After Sony showcased the PlayStation 4 in February, Microsoft finally presented the Xbox One to the world earlier this week. W...

23 May 2013
05:37 GMT

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition Confirmed for PC, Out This Summer

After a few rumors and reports, Warner Bros. and NetherRealm have confirmed that Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition will be released onto the PC platform this summer.The game will appear in July as a digital download and in August as a retail edition. Mortal Kombat appeared back in 2011 and delivered a great experience ...

22 May 2013
09:24 GMT

FIFA 14 Powered by Ignite Engine on PS4, Xbox One, Not on PC

Electronic Arts has confirmed that FIFA 14, the upcoming soccer simulator from its Sports division, will be powered by its impressive Ignite engine only on next-generation consoles, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.The old engine will power the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 editions. EA played a big role in Microsoft's X...

22 May 2013
08:48 GMT

Mark Rein: Lack of Intel Graphics Progress Affected PC Game Development

Mark Rein, the executive vice president at Epic Games, believes that Intel’s failure to improve its graphics technology affected the PC market and the development of better video game experiences on the platform. Via Twitter, the developer states that, “For years we tried to convince Intel to fix their g...

20 May 2013
17:02 GMT

PC Needs to Catch Up with PlayStation 4, Just Cause 2 Dev Says

In a pretty inflammatory comment about PC versus PlayStation 4, Avalanche Studios founder and Chief Technical Officer, Linus Blomberg, mentioned that PC gamers need to catch up with the PS4 in terms of video memory. The PlayStation 4 next-gen console will boast a massive 8GB of VRAM and, as we saw through an officia...

17 May 2013
08:52 GMT

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Coming to PC – Report

Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima has apparently confirmed that the latest entry in the huge franchise, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, will be released on the PC platform.The game has already been launched for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 earlier this year. Metal Gear Rising marked quite a few new things for the franch...

17 May 2013
07:48 GMT

Download Now Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC on PS3, Soon on PC

The Uprising add-on for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is now available for download for the game's PlayStation 3 edition and will be rolled out for the PC version of the game later today, May 16. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 came out for the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U last year and, since then, developer Treyarch ha...

16 May 2013
03:41 GMT

Metro: Last Light Update Will Allow Players to Change FOV

Metro: Last Light developer 4A Games has confirmed that it's going to release a special update for the first-person shooter on PC in the following days that will allow players to change the field of view (FOV) of the game, even if it might cause a lot of different errors. Metro: Last Light came out yesterday in...

15 May 2013
10:20 GMT

Anomaly 2 Review (PC)

Anomaly: Warzone Earth surprised a lot of people back in 2011 when it was released for the PC, because it turned the tower defense genre on its head by allowing players to go on the offense and attack stationary towers with their units. Since then, 11 Bit Studios has worked on a full-fledged sequel that not only int...

15 May 2013
04:34 GMT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PC Gets New Update Soon, Might Receive CoD: Ghosts Camo

Treyarch's dedicated PC development team has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 for PC will receive a new patch that's currently in the works. It will also get the Uprising DLC on May 16 and might even receive the special Call of Duty: Ghosts pre-order bonus weapon camo DLC. Black Ops 2 was free-to...

13 May 2013
04:01 GMT

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition on PC Gets Demo, Discount

Ubisoft has confirmed that PC gamers interested in getting Trials Evolution: Gold Edition for their platform can now experience a free demo and even get it with a special 25% discount. Trials Evolution first appeared last year on the Xbox 360 console and was then released for the PC earlier this year in the form of ...

9 May 2013
12:51 GMT

Zeno Clash 2 Review (PC)

The original Zeno Clash delivered a truly unique experience back in 2009 when it was released as a first-person brawler with a special world and some never-before-seen characters. Now, after four years, Chilean developer Ace Team is back with Zeno Clash 2, a sequel that promises to continue the story, while upping t...

7 May 2013
10:31 GMT

MSI Releases AE1941 All-in-One Computer

Micro-Star International isn't one for short announcements, which is why it dedicated quite a few words to the introduction of the Wind Top AE1941 all-in-one personal computer. MSI isn't looking to win any performance prizes. Instead, it basically covered the necessities and focused on energy efficiency a...

7 May 2013
10:17 GMT

Grand Theft Auto 5 for PC Leaked, Special Edition Contents Revealed

Grand Theft Auto 5 is coming to the PC platform, at least according to not one, but two different retailers from Germany, who mention not just the regular PC version of the game but also a Special Edition that includes a variety of goodies. GTA V is eagerly awaited by millions of gamers from around the world and dev...

6 May 2013
13:11 GMT

The Sims 4 Officially Announced, Out on PC and Mac in 2014

Electronic Arts and Maxis have officially confirmed The Sims 4 and revealed that the new game is set to appear on PC and Mac in 2014. The Sims franchise has spawned a huge number of installments, expansions, spinoffs, and downloadable content, each quickly devoured by the legions of fans from around the world. Now,...

6 May 2013
11:37 GMT

NPD Group: More Players Engaged in Online Play, Mainly on the PC

The NPD Group, an American company that tracks sales, is releasing a new Online Gaming 2013 report that reveals that 72 percent of gamers in the United States are playing games online.This represents an increase of 5% over last year and the firm also says that the actual hours spent online has increased by about 9 pe...

3 May 2013
20:31 GMT

PCs Aren’t Dead, They’re Just Getting Reinvented Thanks to Windows 8, Says Microsoft

The ever-collapsing PC market signals the end of the desktop computer, some analysts have claimed, especially because the smartphone and the tablet sectors are continuously gaining new users. But as far as Brian Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s COO, is concerned, the PC isn’t yet, as it’s only seeing a re...

1 May 2013
07:56 GMT

Aliens: Colonial Marines Gets New Hot Fixes on PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Aliens: Colonial Marines has just received a brand new batch of hot fixes on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 platforms, reducing the difficulty in the Recruit setting and making plenty of tweaks to the online multiplayer mode. Aliens: Colonial Marines came out back in February and was assaulted by a huge array of complain...

1 May 2013
02:32 GMT

China Became Leading PC Market in 2012

China was an emerging market for a while, but that status was surprisingly short lived. Or perhaps not so surprisingly, given the huge population and its tendency to work overtime. Whatever the reason was, the country actually ascended to the top in terms of PC shipments in 2012. That's right, China reached th...

30 April 2013
11:00 GMT

PlayStation 4 Has Advantage over PC for the Next Two Years, Quantic Dream Says

Quantic Dream, the developer of the upcoming Beyond: Two Souls game for the PS3, believes the upcoming PlayStation 4 is similar to a PC from the next couple of years, noting that it's still going to experience limitations at some point in time. The PlayStation 4 was revealed by Sony back in February and, since ...

30 April 2013
10:31 GMT

Hellraid Is a First-Person Co-Op Slasher from Dead Island Dev

Techland, the developer of games like Dead Island or Call of Juarez, has just confirmed Hellraid, a first-person cooperative slasher experience that's set to appear for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 this year. Techland has delivered quite an array of interesting games over the last few years and, while many were plague...

30 April 2013
05:01 GMT

Resident Evil Revelations Demo Coming Soon to PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U

Resident Evil: Revelations, the upcoming re-release of the 3DS game that appeared last year, will get a demo ahead of its launch on the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U. After the lackluster success of Resident Evil 6, Capcom confirmed that the previously 3DS-exclusive Revelations will be launched onto high-definition p...

26 April 2013
04:31 GMT


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