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The Third Age - Total War Mod Review

By Jamie Dalzell | PC Reviews | Sep 26, 2011 8:27 PM | Comment

Attempts to bring the rich lore of the Lord of the Rings universe into the video game space have been about as successful as asking a hobbit to cut back to just five meals per day. Struggling under the weight of expectations and movie tie-ins, these games have left those desperate to explore Tolkien's engrossing world disappointed at best. While triple A publishers have struggled to wrangle the license into an enjoyable gaming experience, it's taken a devoted team of modders to do what these publishers could not, and the result is the mightily impressive The Third Age – Total War modification. Read More »

The Third Age - Total War Mod Review

Modern Warfare 3: The PC Interview

By Bennett Ring | PC Articles | Sep 26, 2011 5:24 PM | Comment

We recently had a chance to sit down with Infinity Ward's main PR guru, Robert Bowling. Our topic of discussion? The PC version of Modern Warfare 3, and all that it entails. In this frank discussion Robert shared with us information on the new system specs (higher than before), the improved cheat detection, the choice to return to dedicated servers, and a whole lot more. If you're a PC gamer who is interested in Modern Warfare 3, this is the interview for you. Read More »

Modern Warfare 3: The PC Interview

Assassin's Creed Revelations: Search for Truth Trailer

By Ryan Scott | PC News | Sep 26, 2011 2:30 PM | Comment

Today, Ubisoft released an extended version of the Assassin's Creed Revelations trailer that debuted at this year's E3 Expo. In the original trailer, it looked like it was the end for expert assassin Ezio, who was set to hang for his crimes. But in this new cut, Ezio gets the last laugh. Read More »

Assassin's Creed Revelations: Search for Truth Trailer

League of Legends: Dominion Goes Live

By Ryan Scott | PC News | Sep 26, 2011 2:00 PM | Comment

After only a short public beta test, Dominion -- the newest mode for Riot Games' insanely popular and free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena League of Legends -- has officially gone live. For the uninitiated, Dominion casts the game's usual tri-lane push-and-destroy mechanics aside, in favor of a capture-and-hold control point contest on the new Crystal Scar map. Based on our early impressions, it's a lot more fast-paced (and a lot less one-sided). Read More »

League of Legends: Dominion Goes Live

Rookie's Guide to World of Tanks

By Andrew Doyle | PC Articles | Sep 25, 2011 6:50 PM | Comment

Hopefully we've convinced you to go check out the IGN Prime World of Tanks "Blow Sh$t Up Now!" promotion, and you've taken your free tank out onto the sweeping ranges of this Free to Play title's battlefield. If so you're probably wondering why your tank keeps getting brewed up, turning into a smoking pile of molten metal every time you leave the safety of your spawn point. Fear not, as we've got a bunch of tips for rookie tankers, as well as a teaser of the strategy videos included in the Prime promotion. Read on to find out how to stay alive in World of Tanks. Read More »

Rookie's Guide to World of Tanks

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Trailer Reveals Factions

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 25, 2011 5:06 AM | Comment

A lengthy trailer for EA's upcoming open world RPG, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, has been released. It provides a detailed insight into the game's fantasy setting, as well as introducing some of the factions and characters players will encounter on their journey. Read More »

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Trailer Reveals Factions

Leaked BF3 Screens Show Clan-Support, Multiple Soldier Accounts

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 25, 2011 4:27 AM | Comment

It appears Battlefield 3 players will be able to join clans and create multiple soldiers through the Battlelog interface. Leaked screenshots have been obtained by Battlefield 3 Blog, purportedly showing the options, as well as what the Battlelog system will look like. Read More »

Leaked BF3 Screens Show Clan-Support, Multiple Soldier Accounts

Bethesda Details Gun Runners' Arsenal DLC

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 25, 2011 3:51 AM | Comment

Bethesda has updated its official blog with detailed information about the weaponry to be found in its next Fallout New Vegas DLC pack, Gun Runners' Arsenal. Some of the guns on offer include the "Sleepytyme" SMG, the "Cleansing Flame" flamethrower, and a pistol strangely named the "Hyperbreeder Alpha". Read More »

Bethesda Details Gun Runners' Arsenal DLC

Eve Online Developer Responds to Player Outrage

By | PC News | Sep 25, 2011 3:05 AM | Comment

It's been a tough few months for Eve Online developer, CCP. Some players have been unhappy with the Incarna expansion, others have been in open revolt over CCP's decision to introduce micro-transactions. This week the developer again attempted to quell the discontent, saying the company is going through a period of "intense introspection and revitalization". Read More »

Eve Online Developer Responds to Player Outrage

The Darkness II Trailer Shows Graphic Tentacle Violence

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 25, 2011 2:26 AM | Comment

Digital Extremes has released a new trailer for its upcoming FPS sequel, The Darkness II. The video explains the back story of the original The Darkness, while at the same time showing off a sleuth of ultra-violent tentacle kill moves. Fancy seeing a demonic tentacle with sharp teeth eat a man's jugular? Click through then, sicko. Read More »

The Darkness II Trailer Shows Graphic Tentacle Violence

DICE: Battlefield is Back on PC "For Real Now"

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 24, 2011 6:20 AM | Comment

General Manager of DICE, Karl Magnusson, has confirmed his company sees the PC as the "main platform" for Battlefield 3. Speaking at the Eurogamer Expo, Magnusson said his team had focused on developing the game for the PC platform, and he encouraged all fans to upgrade their gaming rigs to experience BF3's full graphical potential. Read More »

DICE: Battlefield is Back on PC

Star Wars: The Old Republic Release Date Announced

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 24, 2011 5:34 AM | Comment

BioWare has revealed the release date, and the pricing plan, for its highly anticipated MMO Star Wars: The Old Repbulic. The game will launch in North America on Tuesday, 20th December 2011. Click through for subscription costs. Read More »

Star Wars: The Old Republic Release Date Announced

New LOTR: War in the North Trailer Features Giant Spiders, Dragon

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 24, 2011 3:47 AM | Comment

Snowblind Studios has released a new trailer for its upcoming action RPG based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The stylish trailer showcases the game's combat system in all its brutal glory, and ends with a gigantic, cave-dwelling dragon roaring at an clearly bewildered dwarf. Read More »

New LOTR: War in the North Trailer Features Giant Spiders, Dragon

Nvidia: PC Game Sales Will Surpass Console Sales by 2014

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 24, 2011 3:01 AM | Comment

We all know that the PC is the most powerful gaming platform on earth, but it's been a long time since our trusty personal computer was also the most profitable. According to Nvidia, that's all set to change. The graphics card developer is predicting PC game sales will overtake console game sales within three years. Read More »

Nvidia: PC Game Sales Will Surpass Console Sales by 2014

Deus Ex: The Missing Link Will Feature Boss Fights

By Nick Winter | PC News | Sep 24, 2011 2:07 AM | Comment

One of the biggest criticisms levied at Deus Ex: Human Revolution was the fairly sloppy boss battles, which felt out-of-place and generally jarred the flow of the game. Fans hoping that boss fights would be scrapped altogether for the game's upcoming DLC, The Missing Link, can now officially be disappointed: boss battles are in. Read More »

Deus Ex: The Missing Link Will Feature Boss Fights

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