Archive for January, 2009

Battleforge Beta

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

The latest EA Studio – Phenomic, which is based in Germany, has recently announced an open beta test for its new game Battleforge. The studio Phenomic, which was taken over in 2006 by Electronic Arts, is not unknown. Phenomic worked on the successful series of the game “settlers”. At least at first and third part.
Phenomic is a company that brings innovation, so if you waiting for a game by Phenomic, you could be sure, it will not be a Warcraft or Starcraft clone.

Video: Battleforge – Trailer (1:19)

To join the beta test, you need to download approximately 80 megabytes large client. After the successful installation, the player starts with the creation of its own army, obtained from approximately 200 cards, which could be combined. Incidentally, all participants of the beta test will get a card “fire dancers” which is otherwise rarely available.
The final version of the game should appear on March 26, at least for Windows PCs.

Source. www.golem.de

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Alma“The name addition builds upon the strong game recognition, which we will extend as we move forward reinventing the F.E.A.R. brand,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin will continue the legacy of the original F.E.A.R. game with story and combat while adding new twists, gameplay and graphics to expand the players’ experience.”

F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2005 smash hit game, F.E.A.R., is a blend of advanced visceral combat mixed with seamless game pacing set inside a sinister and paranormal universe that begins shortly before the ending of F.E.A.R. A Special Forces squad is on a routine mission when the city of Auburn is rocked by a supernatural explosion. Alma, a girl with immense power and a thirst for revenge, has unleashed her wrath upon the city and thrown it into chaos. The squad must combat enemy forces and the supernatural as they struggle to find a way to stop Alma and uncover the mysterious forces arrayed against them before it’s too late.

Information provided by Christoph Beuttler www.outsideline.com.