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Champions Online Nemesis Confrontation Begins Next Week

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 00:38. tags: Atari, Champions Online, Cryptic Studios, MMO, PC

Atari, one of the world's most recognized videogame publishers, and Cryptic Studios, developers of City of Heroes, City of Villains, Champions Online and Star Trek Online, are pleased to reveal the Nemesis Confrontation event for Champions Online. On November 24, players will face their greatest Nemeses in a battle to protect our universe from being conquered by an interdimensional evil.

"We wanted to take our unique Nemesis System to the next level and do something really awesome with it," said Bill Roper, Executive Producer of Champions Online. "So we asked ourselves, what if your Nemesis could band together with your buddy's Nemesis to take you on? Epic."

"Event to Run Alongside Free-to-Play Thanksgiving Weekend"

BioWare Announces Return to Ostagar DLC

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 00:35. tags: Bioware, Dragon Age: Origins, EA Games, RPG, PC, PS3, X360

BioWare announced today that the Return to Ostagar downloadable content (DLC) for Dragon Age: Origins will be available for the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and PC versions this Holiday season in North America and Europe. The DLC pack, Return to Ostagar, allows players to exact their revenge and embark on a quest for the mighty arms and armor of the once great King Cailan when they revisit Ostagar, the site of the Grey Wardens’ darkest hour, to reclaim the honor and learn the secrets of Ferelden’s fallen king.

"Will be available in time for Christmas!"

Blood Bowl: Dark Elves Edition Starting November 26

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 00:31. tags: Strategy, PC

Blood Bowl, the imaginary forerunner of football, is an ultra violent team sport set in the Warhammer fantasy universe. It lets players compose a team of Orcs, Elves, Humans, Dwarves and many other fantasy creatures before jumping into the bloodiest arenas. The sport game is both strategic and violent. It requires tactics, a certain amount of game-sense and a lot of self-confidence.

Recently released in Europe where it reached first place on the PC charts, Blood Bowl will be launched in the United States on the Steam digital platform starting November 26. Preorders will start on Thursday, November 19th.

"New video and screens showcase the newest race to join the game"

Field of Glory Digital Goes Live

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 19:30. tags: Strategy, PC

Slitherine is proud to announce the online release of Field of Glory Digital. The PC turn-based strategy game is the official digital product of the award winning tabletop gaming system. Now translated into all major European languages, the wargames rules have appeared on the shelves of bookstores across the world. To date sales of the series have exceeded 200.000 copies and comprise of the full Wargames rule set plus 10 additional Companion Books, with the final Companion now in production to complete this popular series.

"PC Game version of award winning tabletop game released on the web"

PC Gaming Hardware Forecast to Reach $27 Billion in 2010

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 19:28. tags: PC

Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry's research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia, today announced the market forecast for PC gaming hardware, and the results are better than previously expected.

The worldwide PC gaming hardware market (systems, accessories, and upgrades) is forecasted to gain $1.2 billion for 2009, which is a 5.9% increase versus 2008 (from $20.07 to $21.26 billion). The increase is due to higher than anticipated consumer demand for Enthusiast, Performance, and Mainstream hardware influenced by the ability to play video games ranging from casual to hardcore simulations.

"PC game market exits the recession in time for the holiday"

Dogfights Takes Flight in January

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 19:24. tags: Simulation, PC

iEntertainment Network today announced the fast-flying excitement of World War II aerial combat comes to life in Dogfights, the latest release in the successful WarBirds series. Dogfights, a single-player game, takes flight in January on PC and Mac with realistic and adrenaline-pumping missions for the bravest of gamers.

Gamers choose one of three levels of pilot expertise: Rookie, Pilot, or the highly skilled Ace. They can select among 100 historically accurate aircraft to meet an armada of incoming aircraft in over 40 combat mission combinations. With its dynamic game engine, no two air battles will ever be the same. In each air battle the player can score points, build rank, and acquire medals to compete for the coveted title of WGFP - Worlds' Greatest Fighter Pilot!

"Game celebrates excitement of WWII air combat missions; developed by games industry veteran and Air Force Command Pilot JW "Wild Bill..."

Officers – The Matrix Edition Now Available for Purchase

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 22:17. tags: Matrix Games, Strategy, PC

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and GFI (www.gfi.su) are thrilled to announce that Officers – The Matrix Edition is now available for purchase!

"Epic battles across massive maps are now rolling onto hard drives everywhere!"

VIP Beta for R.U.S.E. Starts Soon

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 22:15. tags: Strategy, Ubisoft, PC

Today Ubisoft announced that on November 30, 2009, the R.U.S.E. extended multiplayer VIP beta for PC will be available for installation to selected participants worldwide.

VIP beta content, which will initially include two factions (US and Germany), three maps and a chance for players to experience multiplayer features, will be updated on an ongoing basis throughout the beta time-frame with new content including four additional factions (USSR, France, Italy and UK), more maps and more game modes.

The VIP beta, designed for a limited number of players to get the full R.U.S.E. gameplay experience, will be available for download and installation on Steam. A limited number of codes are being distributed on different partner websites worldwide.

"November 30 is D-Day"