"Hmm, some people seem to be spontaneously combusting behind me. Should I keep walking?"SiN Episodes: Emergence is the first in a promised long line of episodic gaming via Valve's Steam online distribution system. The game, based in the Source engine, pro
"Hmm, guy around that corner going to try and mug me. Should I keep walking?"The game will also, strangely enough, be released to shop shelves by EA in a partnership deal with Valve. Online distribution is coming of age, but we're not quite all there just
"Hmm, checkpoint ahead. Nothing could possibly explode up here. Should I keep driving?"
What does Civilization IV need beyond civilization itself? Famous Warlords, that's what. Or so the developers tell us. Warlords will focus on famous military leaders, and introduce six scenarios for one to play through.
Whatchoo sayin 'bout my attire? THIS IS WAR I SAY!These scenarios will include conflicts from Chinese Unification in 350BC through Alexander's Conquests and on to the roll of Genghis Khan, sadly cut short by a cunning Captain Kir... wait, no...
The expansion will also throw in a bunch of miscellaneous extras, from two new leader traits to three new wonders and six new civilizations, each with their own unique unit. Should keep us going on Civ IV goodies for a good while yet.
"Guns for show, knives for a pro."Yes indeed, our favourite Greek-Albino warrior is back. The sequel to Sony's blockbuster God of War is scheduled for release in early 2007 on PlayStation 2. But why no PS3?
"Excuse me while I whip this out..."God of War 2 promises players "all-new brutal combat moves" for Kratos as he embarks on new blood-soaked journeys.
"If it bleeds, I can kill it."The forthcoming sequel will have a lot to live up to. God of War won several "Game of the Year" awards in 2005.
"That was a Hattori Hanzo sword..."Another sequel to a popular PS2 is coming soon, except this one will actually be available for PS3. Genji 2 picks up three years after Genkuro Yoshitsune's last adventure during the feudal Japan era.
"Everbody's gone Kung-fu fighting..."Genji 2 is the working title of the new game, which is in the early stages of development. Sony promises twice as much game play as the original Genji.
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