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PC gamers looking to grab Assassin’s Creed III alongside the game’s console launch appear to be in for a rude surprise. Originally expected to arrive alongside its Xbox 360 and PS3 counterparts on October 30th US/October 31st PAL, a leaked image snagged by Eurogamer has the PC version arriving on …
Read More »Leak points to Final Fantasy VII PC rebirth
A PC re-release for Final Fantasy VII with all the bells and whistles looks to be in the works. A Google cache of the Square Enix-owned site finalfantasyviipc.com shows substantial evidence for an updated release on PC. According to the info, the game will add achievements, cloud saves (no pun …
Read More »Doom 3 BFG Edition dated for October
An enhanced re-release of Doom 3 is heading to consoles and PC, Bethesda has announced. Dubbed the ‘BFG Edition’, the game will offer Doom 3 along with expansions Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission. The edition also packs the original Doom and Doom 2. The enhancements include 3D optimization, …
Read More »Microsoft introduces its iPad killer – Surface
A brand new tablet PC called Surface has finally been announced by Microsoft. Competing with Apple in any market is a tough call, but no sector is as dominated by the iPhone and iPad manufacturer as tablets. Microsoft has attempted to differentiate its device from the competition by including a …
Read More »E3 2012: Watch Dogs to be released for PC, Xbox, PS3
Ubisoft confirms new game for all major platforms
Read More »EA: The Old Republic free-to-play level 15 cap on the way
Star Wars: The Old Republic will be a bit more free-to-play coming next month, BioWare announced during EA’s E3 press briefing earlier today. The MMO will receive a July update that will make it free-to-play up through level 15. The update also will introduce the new world of Makeb, as …
Read More »Transformers: Fall of Cybertron heading to PC
A Windows version of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron has been announced by Activision. The publisher explains the choice was made due to requests from the franchise’s community. The PC effort will be identical to the previously announced Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, and as an added bonus will arrive alongside …
Read More »Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition coming to Steam
Namco Bandai has announced the PC version of Dark Souls will be sold through Steam. The news comes on the heels of vigorous protesting by fans following an initial announcement that only mentioned Games for Windows Live as far as PC integration and vending. According to Eurogamer, the digital distributed …
Read More »Max Payne 3 arrives on PC
The PC version of Max Payne 3 is available now for purchase and download. The game received a worldwide PC digital launch hours ago via Valve’s digital distribution service Steam. The Max Payne 3 Rockstar Pass is being offered as well, which offers access to all add-ons for the game …
Read More »Introducing the remote control car that’s also a game controller
A unique remote control car that can be used to play a PC game hits shelves in July, courtesy of Revell. The Revellutions range of RC toys will feature interchangeable parts, water resistant shells and a USB cable that connects them to a PC.Consumers can also use the car’s remote …
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