Heroes of the Storm is expected to be the next big thing in eSports and Blizzard certainly knows it. The company is hosting an invitational tournament for the game this weekend in order to get the hype train rolling. Not that it needs any more hype to be honest, but a tournament featuring professional gamers is always fun to watch ...
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Unity gets a 101 trailer
Publisher Ubisoft has released yet another promotional trailer for its upcoming third-person, stealth-focused open-world title, Assassin’s Creed Unity. If you had somehow managed to miss all the other videos, stay calm knowing the ‘101 Trailer’ covers pretty-much everything – from the Parisian crowds to the improved, more “nuanced” combat, appearances by famous historical characters like Napoleon and the Marquis de ...
Read More »No downgrading The Division on PC, Ubisoft will “cram it up”
During a recent interview, head of communications at developer Massive Entertainment Martin Hultberg has dismissed any notions about a possible downgrade of the PC version of The Division. Instead, Hultberg has once again iterated each version is being developed to maximize the capabilities of its respective platform, meaning the PC version won’t be restricted by the ever-present issue of resolution ...
Read More »Sapphire R7 250 Ultimate offers shocking performance in complete silence
There is no doubt that high-end cards will always be the stars of PC gaming, but for now let’s turn our attention to the market’s low-end segment which brings plenty interesting choices at reasonable prices and decent overall performance. Sapphire R7 250 Ultimate is one of those cards, as its purpose is not to blow the doors off in gaming ...
Read More »Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void, Hearthstone expansion and other Blizzcon 2014 announcements
Blizzcon, the favorite time of the year for any die hard Blizzard fan is literally just around the corner. Thus far, we know that the company plans to host several eSports tournaments, some cosplay contests, and even a Metallica concert, but what about any game related announcements? As you might imagine, Blizzard has been quiet in regards to this particular aspect ...
Read More »Far Cry 4 gets official PC requirements
NVIDIA has recently revealed the minimum and recommended PC requirements for publisher Ubisoft’s upcoming first-person shooter, Far Cry 4. On the lowest end, gamers will need at least an Intel i5-750 or an AMD Phenom II X4 955 and 4GB of RAM, while the beefier preconditions include an Intel Core i5-2400S @ 2.5 GHz or an AMD FX-8350 @ 4.0 ...
Read More »Far Cry 4 gets a story trailer introducing new characters
Publisher Ubisoft has released a new trailer for its upcoming first-person shooter set in the Himalayas, Far Cry 4. This latest video focuses on the game’s story and introduces new characters which are all struggling under Pagan Min’s despotic regime. Additionally, it seems like Far Cry 4 will feature various player-choices along the way, as one of the aforementioned characters ...
Read More »Dragon Age Inquisition was originally a multiplayer-only game
During a recent interview with GamesIndustry International, Dragon Age Inquisition Executive Producer Mark Darrah has revealed developer BioWare’s latest role-playing title had originally started as a multiplayer-only entry in the Dragon Age franchise. “Weirdly, we actually had a project code-named Blackfoot which was the first game we had that was looking at Frostbite,” said Darrah. “It was a Dragon Age ...
Read More »Get Assassin’s Creed Unity DLC by purchasing… shaving gel
No – this isn’t a satire piece. As noted by Edge Shave Zone’s latest Facebook post, purchasing a limited edition can emblazoned with the upcoming entry in the Assassin’s Creed franchise will net you a specific downloadable content for publisher Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed Unity. Customers can either get a brand-new sword, armor, or hood. Considering November is officially recognized ...
Read More »HP launches The Omen: a slim gaming notebook
HP isn’t necessarily a company known for building powerful gaming rigs, although it has taken over gaming PC manufacturer Voodoo over 10 years ago. HP engineers will be looking to change that perception with the recent release of The Omen gaming notebook. Built to compete with the best portable gaming devices on the market, The Omen will be giving the ...
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