Micro-transactions are nothing new to the Guild Wars universe. While the original game didn’t ship with any micro-purchases included, patches and updates to the game increased the amount of user-buyable content over the years. By its later days, Guild Wars was one of the most transaction-heavy MMORPGs out there, beating out even some free-to-play games [...]
From Software’s console hit Dark Souls might be coming to PC fairly soon. The action roleplaying game, which was a massive critical hit on the Xbox 360 and PS3, has been endlessly requested by PC gamers. Given its immense difficulty level and huge immersive world, it seems like a great fit for the PC as [...]
File this one under ‘news that exists purely due to BioWare’s incredible transparency.’ While some disappointed Mass Effect fans are taking every opportunity to rail on developer BioWare, big fans of the Dragon Age series are appreciating the developer’s transparent attitude. A planned expansion pack for Dragon Age 2 has been cancelled, without being officially [...]
Just when you thought the days of Jack Thompson litigious madness were over, a new law appears to threaten the video gaming industry. Dubbed the ‘Violence in Videogames Labeling Act,’ the new bill is designed to allow ratings boards to attach cigarette-style warning messages to video games in an effort to further warn children of [...]
While Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City was hugely hyped and anticipated, it looks like the game isn’t quite living up to expectations. The action-horror game, which combined Resident Evil horror with a new shooter-style game interface, has received mixed to negative reviews from most of the gaming press, slashing the expectations of many eager Resident [...]