That’s right folks, the leading online game distribution service on the PC just got a lot more flexible. Valve software Steam and Source are heading to the Mac platform this April. Once labelled the most convienent PC gaming software, will now share the same task along side a Mac. To go with this monumental announcement for Mac users, the supported list of games that will be available in April are; Left 4 Dead 2, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Portal, and the Half-Life series. And best news of all, through “Steam Play” if you purchased the game through PC you’ll be able to play it on your Mac for FREE.
Some fresh downloadable content from Gearbox Software is now available for everybody’s favourite cell-shaded sci-fi shooter, Borderlands. The Secret Armory of General Knoxx brags new enemies, bosses, missions, guns, and landscapes. As expected, the level cap has been bumped up, but by a very curious amount: 11, making the new cap level 61. There’s also a new vehicle that looks like some kind of ATV or Jeep. Personally, I just wrapped The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, and am sniffing around Mad Moxxi’s Underdome Riot, but considering the reviews I’ve read were less than stellar, I may just skip it and go right to Knoxx. The general consensus about this DLC so far is that it is the biggest and hardest to date.
Those who have maxed out their characters in Borderlands will be happy to pick up The Secret Armory of General Knoxx for the extra levels-worth of loot and gameplay – you can grab it from Steam for $9.99.
When I think of Aliens vs. Predator, I think of a battle between two alien species who are on completely different sides of the spectrum. On one hand, you have the Aliens, with their unmatched superiority in numbers, speed, and ferocity. On the other hand, Predators are the perfect assassin. They can camouflage themselves while using various vision modes in order to pick out their opponent from its surroundings. It seems like no matter what, they always seem to be pitted against one another, and it usually makes for an entertaining experience.
That is, until the epic battle between Aliens & Predator made its way to the Xbox 360, PS3, & PC.
If you like your zombies fast and survivors plucky then you’ll be happy to hear that Valve dropped some more details about “The Passing” at Microsoft’s X10 conference. “The Passing” will provide players with two new weapons to constructively increase the average number of perforations per zombie, one in melee format, the other in ranged. Reports from the show floor suggest that the ranged weapon is a sort of heavy machine gun, something bearing a close resemblance to a M60. Further information regarding the appearances of the original game’s survivors also cropped up. They will occupy an NPC role and will reportedly feature at the beginning and end of the campaign. Looks like we’ll have to wait a bit longer for 8 player co-op zombie slaying action.
One final bit of good news on the zombie slaying front. Valve has announced that the original Left 4 Dead will see some content love as well. Roughly a month following the release of “The Passing” Left 4 Dead players will get a new campaign that covers events leading up to the Left 4 Dead 2 campaign. No specific details were given, but it should go a long way towards quelling the remaining discontent over Left 4 Dead 2’s rapid development and release time.
Throw some gas in that chainsaw and start stockpiling ammo, more zombies are headed your way soon.
If you were paying attention to gaming news over the last year you might have heard about a little game called Brütal Legend. There was a lot to be excited about in this one: the heavy metal fantasy setting, an inventive gameplay design and the voice talents of a little known actor named Jack Black. The discerning gamer had eyes for only two words on the back of this game’s box: Tim Schafer. A LucasArts alum and game designer from the days of DOS, Schafer also designed the subject of Steam’s current midweek madness sale Psychonauts.
Released on the PC April 26th 2000, Psychonauts is one of the overlooked classics of the last generation of consoles. Great writing, creative level design and a legitimately colorful cast of characters make Psychonauts worth your time. And at $2 USD it costs less than a beer and lasts a whole lot longer.
With most popular online multiplayer games, there are going to be some secrets that most people aren’t aware of. For example: Did you know you could blow up a vehicle just by jumping on it? Or possibly being able to use a riot shield to save yourself from a falling supply crate?
Defend The House put together two great videos showcasing some popular Modern Warfare 2 myths. Who knows if these “myths” will ever be fixed with a patch one day, but for now, enjoy all of the things you could possibly do right now in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Many of us had the luxury of time this holiday weekend! Some of us went away and visited family, some of us stayed home and had family over. I dusted off my copy of Oblivion: Elder Scrolls IV and played for days on days.
What a fascinating game, First Person Shooters don’t have the breadth and depth of an ES4. I woke up this morning thinking, yes Fallout 3 is out and its the next chapter in Bethesda’s library which has been highly acclaimed.
In Left 4 Dead, you fight your way through level after level of infected people. But, what if there were infected teletubbies in Left 4 Dead instead? Then you would reach a whole new level of creepiness.
Left 4 Dead modder flameknight7 placed one of the creepiest kids show characters in the game as a way to remind us that when the inevitable human infection comes, its not just people we’ll be seeing out there with a thirst for human flesh, but also kids morning show characters.
With the release date of Borderlands slowly approaching us in mid-October, Gearbox Software has released the first webisode featuring ClapTrap.
In this webisode, ClapTrap discusses a little bit of what Borderlands is about, but runs into a couple of problems with some less than professional individuals.
Superhero video games are one of those things that can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they allow gamers to assume the role of one of their childhood heroes. On the other hand, there haven’t been many good superhero games. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the most recent video game based on a superhero to receive good reviews. Now it’s Batman’s turn to be in the spotlight. Will Batman: Arkham Asylum continue this current trend of good superhero video games, or will it derail the train before it ever leaves the station?
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