Deep Black has just been announced for the PC with a released scheduled for sometime in 2011. Here's the scoop along with the first pictures of the game.
Berlin, 27th August 2010. Today the start-up publisher Just A Game brings in the heavy artillery: With Deep Black, an innovative 3rd person shooter developed by the Russian studio BIART, the Berlin based publisher announces its first PC title. Deep Black will be released on PC worldwide beginning of 2011 and will set a new course in the 3rd person shooter genre. For the first time a game will offer breathtaking land and underwater action in a perfect balance. The result is a revolutionary and new gameplay.
Deep Black is driven by a thrilling story. As leader of a deep sea elite force the player will compete against ruthless bioterrorists who are planning and carrying out their activities from the ocean floor. In comprehensive missions the goal is to infiltrate hidden subaqueous bases and to battle against mighty enemies using modern high-tech equipment. At the same time Deep Black keeps an ideal balance between underwater action and terrain fights. As the mission design will attach the same level of significance to both settings, a huge variety is guaranteed.
Deep Black is affected by total freedom in action, tactical fights, special weapon modes and brilliantly designed environments. As leader of the counter terrorist unit the player will definitely never get bored. During the single player campaign he fights his way through 30 extensive levels in a science-fiction world, characterized by terror, chaos, spying and the battle for world supremacy. Different opponents cross his path: whether drones, submarines, cyborgs, giant robots or human opponents – three levels of difficulty will keep both first-time users and advanced shooter experts on their toes.
BIART´s newly developed underwater engine guarantees unique and realistic effects like undulation, water distortion and dynamic light play. Outstanding graphics and fully 3D Vision technology supported by Nvidia create a harmonious atmosphere that can also be enjoyed in stereoscopic 3D.
I guess this isn't really an official announcement...it's more of the website being launched for Dead State: The Zombie Survival RPG. The official website can be found at www.deadstate.doublebearproductions.com. For those who haven't heard of Dead State, it's a "survival RPG that takes places as society is breaking down due to a zombie apocalypse". I ripped that directly from their FAQ. I think I'm actually posting this as news to remind me to check it out more, because I found out about it yesterday when I was browsing the Penny Arcade forums and figured I should look into it more. Seems like my type of game.
What is the story of ZRPG? You're a survivor in the zombie apocalypse. As far as you know, civilization has collapsed on a global scale. The only thing for certain is that the dead are preying on the living and most of the living are getting more desperate as time goes on. Somehow, you need to find a way to survive. Your best bet is to find other survivors and resources to increase your chances, but nothing is easy in this new world.
What kinds of zombies are these? Slow, shuffling, stupid zombies. They respond to sound and sight of the living. They're not very dangerous in small numbers, but can overwhelm in large packs. Their bites are infectious, and most people will die within three days of being bit.
There are no running zombies, mutant zombies, secret zombies, or lich kings in the game.
There is seriously so much information in the FAQ that I want to post, but I just can't, so if this seems like it would interest you, I highly recommend you checking it out.
Okay...one more thing, Rock, Paper, Shotgun has an interview posted with project lead, Brian Mitsoda. Okay, now I'm done.
For those of you playing Mount & Blade Warband, you might be interested to hear that some free DLC is on the way. In fact, a trailer has been released that shows off the new features of the DLC.
Worms: Reloaded was just released on Steam and I'm sure all of you are wondering if you should grab a copy of it. Well, my fellow Worms enthusiasts, World-Gaming's very own Dan Horowitz has already played the game and wrote up his Worms: Reloaded review.
In addition to the new features, there is also an enhanced single player-mode with a 35 mission campaign. Unlike real players, the AI in the campaign never makes mistakes, and as a result is very difficult to beat. Besides for death matches, the 35 missions also include races, puzzles, and forts game that forces the player to either defend or attack a structure. There is also a Warzone Campaign that is even more difficult and is meant only for very experience players that left me stranded in the first level after numerous retries and Body Count mode that allows a player to face off against an incoming horde of opponent Worms.
You know what's the worst thing about writing reviews before the game comes out? Not having anyone online to play against. So people, please buy the game and play online so Dan can play against someone other than the AI. The game only costs $20.
You can find his full review of Worms: Reloaded HERE.
Announced via a Tweet, Square Enix has revealed that the Final Fantasy XIV open beta test will be starting up next month.
The FINAL FANTASY XIV Beta Test Phase 3 will end on August 25, then move to the Open Beta Test in early September. Get ready!
Final Fantasy XIV will be released (for the PC) on September 22nd if you are buying the Collector's Edition of the game, while the regular edition of the game will come out September 30th.
The PlayStation 3 version of the game is tentatively scheduled for March of 2011.
