More Mass Effect 2 Details
This listing over on Amazon.com clearly shows a list of features highlighting the upcoming sequel, although the list doesn't really get too detailed. Have a look:
• The second act of BioWare's epic sci-fi trilogy continues the story of Commander Shepard and humanity's first steps onto the galactic stage
• Success--or failure--depends heavily on the crew you assemble and their loyalty to you and the mission
• Stunning graphics and a refined dialog system will draw you into the story like never before
• Numerous improvements to the intense, third-person shooter combat
• Deep character customization options let you create your own vision of Commander Shepard
Need for Speed SHIFT in September
Electronic Arts finally set a date for Need for Speed SHIFT, releasing the game for the PC (and PS3, X360, PSP) on September 22 in North America, and September 17 in Europe. Currently in development by Slightly Mad Studios in collaboration with Black Box and Patrick Soderlund, the game features the largest roster of high-performance cars ever in the series including the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise. Here more: "Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver's perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for SpeedSHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge."
Massive Ubisoft Sale on Steam
Valve Software reports that every day this week will feature a select Ubisoft title, available for a special price. The first Ubisoft game to receive a price slashing is Assassin's Creed, offered at 50 percent off its regular price for an entire 24 hours. Check Steamgames.com throughout the week for savings on additional Ubisoft titles.
Hearts of Iron 3 Goes Beta
Paradox Interactive said that it has closed the beta test recruiting process for the upcoming World War II strategy game, Hearts of Iron III. “We at Paradox were stunned by the response we got for the Beta testing, with over 10,000 people registering an interest in contributing. It made it one of the hardest selection process for Betas we have ever had, as there were just so many well qualified candidates to chose from," said Johan Andersson, Lead Developer on Hearts of Iron III. Hearts of Iron II is expected to ship later this year, however fans can head over to YouTube (link) can check out a presentation held earlier this year in Stockholm.
Death of Spies: Moment of Truth Announced
1C Company is currently working on a sequel to its popular stealth-action title, Death to Spies. Slated for a Q3 2009 release, Death of Spies: Moment of Truth sees the return of Semion Strogov, Captain of the 4th department of the Soviet counterintelligence service called SMERSH as he experiences "even more complicated and exciting military operations." By order of his supreme commander, Strogov must capture spies, saboteurs and gather information about their actions using unique technologies and devices.
A Vampire Story 2 Announced
Autumn Moon Entertainment officially announced the A Vampire Story 2: A Bat's Tale website, thus revealing the actual game in the process. The point-and-click adventure sequel follows the comic adventures of Mona de Laffite, French opera starlet-turned-vampire, and her wisecracking bat, Froderick. "The game will feature over twenty-five 3D characters, over forty hand-painted locations, fifteen hours of game play, and will include dialogue written by two ex-LucasArts game designers, Larry Ahren and Jesse Clark. Their experience from working on so many LucasArts classics such as Sam and Max: Hit the Road , Monkey Island 2 , Full Throttle , and Curse of Monkey Island will be a welcome addition to the already experienced Autumn Moon team."
More to come!
