The Monster Summer Game
The Monster Summer Game, a part of Steam’s Monster Summer Sale, is a team-based game where players fight monsters in order to complete milestones and unlock special deals.
Source 2 Engine Announced
From this year’s GDC, Valve have finally announced the engine many have been waiting for: Source 2!
Looking to Gamescom 2014
We’re just a week away from Gamescom 2014 now.. time to catch up on what’s happening in the gaming world!
Amongst the more interesting headlines.. Valve is rumoured to have slipped the Source 2 engine out, via the Dota 2 Workshop tools. Fans of the game found references to Source 2 in file names and routines, and the new and improved engine has been rumoured for a while. Valve has made no comment as yet, so we’ll have to wait and see..
Blizzard will be celebrating World of Warcraft’s 10 year anniversary this November with some in-game activities. Players can look forward to Tarren Mill vs Southshore, a special 40 player Raid Finder version of Molten Core and a Molten Corgi pet for those logging in during the event.
Ubisoft have released screenshots and gameplay details about their newest Settlers game, Kingdoms of Anteria. Part city builder, part action strategy, Kingdoms of Anteria allows players to build, manage and expand their kingdom, whilst fighting enemies to gain loot and resources with up to four players. Closed beta launches soon.
BioWare has been teasing something with their short videos (You’ve Been Chosen).. we won’t have to wait long to find out what this one’s all about, as a special fan event takes place next week, at the beginning of Gamescom 2014.
Steam Indie Spring Sale
Steam have started up their Indie Spring Sale, running until 29 March with discounts up to 80%!
Valve Adds Early Access Section to Steam
Valve has introduced the Early Access section to their library, where players will be able to discover, purchase and play pre-release games and offer feedback to developers.
Resident Evil 6 x Left 4 Dead 2 Crossovers
Capcom have announced that the L4D2 cast is to appear in Resident Evil 6‘s “No Mercy” mode, exclusive to PC!
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Ubisoft and EA Sell Each Other’s Games
Ubisoft and EA are now selling each others games on the Uplay and Origin services (via RPS).
Steam Boxes
There have been a few Steam Box reveals this week: firstly, Xi3 announced a partnership with Valve to create a tiny modular PC codenamed Piston, which will make a first appearance at CES 2013.
