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Indie Royale 'Evolved' bundle offers The Path, Krater and more

David Hinkle — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:00:00 EST

Indie Royale has armed a new bundle of five games, headlined by Talawa Games' side-scrolling puzzler, Unmechanical. The "Evolved" bundle, which throws in a few soundtracks and some additional DLC if you pay a few bucks more, also contains The Path, a horror game for PC and Mac inspired by the classic tale Little Red Riding Hood.

Fatshark's Krater, a post-apocalyptic dungeon crawler in which Swedish adventurers scavenge for goods from the lost world, is sandwiched in the middle of this group. You'll also get Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory, a 2D platformer about a sentient sugar cube escaping a cookie-bound fate, OIO, a platform-puzzler starring a wooden boy who must save his kind from a frozen state.

Indie Royale's "Evolved" bundle will be around for the next week and, as of the time of this writing, has already moved 10,000 bundles.

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War of the Roses free content update does battle on December 19

Jessica Conditt — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST

Warriors in Paradox Interactive's War of the Roses can expect a free content update on December 19, aptly titled "Winter Has Arrived." After all, that is generally what happens after it's been established that "Winter is coming."

Winter Has Arrived brings two new snowy maps based on the battles of Wakefield and Towton, new armor and new weapons. Two additional, new weapons will come at a price on Decemeber 21, based on medieval depictions of the Virgin Mary - the Dagger and Sword of Mary for Christ's Mass. They will be sold at a discount through December 26, when they will transform to full price.

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PSA: Krater co-op, Mayhem MK13 DLC packs drop today

Jessica Conditt — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:59:00 EST

Krater's latest DLC is out today on Steam, and it's co-op-tastic. The co-op DLC is the first of three free packs, while the Mayhem MK13 character is $3. He's also ugly. But in a good way. We think. Check out the video above and screens below to decide for yourself.

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War of the Roses' first content update rides for November, adds new weapons and armor

David Hinkle — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 EST

Paradox's new permanent franchise team is getting straight to work. Next month, War of the Roses will get its first content update, adding new weapons, armor and color customization options to the multiplayer-based title.

At some point this "winter," Paradox plans on injecting two new game modes across a pair of new snow-covered locales. The first new mode is called 'Pitched Battle' and will go into beta "soon," though Paradox hasn't revealed any exact details on the mode.

The two new War of the Roses maps will be modeled after the historic winter battles at Wakefield and Towton. The November update is the first of monthly content releases Paradox has promised for War of the Roses.

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War of the Roses publisher announces permanent franchise team

Alexander Sliwinski — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:30:00 EST

Paradox Interactive has announced its recently released War of the Roses will receive a permanent franchise team to support the series, led by executive producer Gordon Van Dyke.

"The game's reception from players has exceeded expectations and we are truly grateful for the continued support from the community," said Van Dyke, who had previously been a producer on the Battlefield series for six year before joining Paradox in May of 2011. "We'll continue to improve the game and add substantial content for all players."

We reached out to Paradox CEO Fredrik Wester and asked why he has such faith in this series less than a week after launch. The executive told us, "It's based on the fan feedback and the sales numbers so far. Our goal is to continue improving the game together with the fans."

War of the Roses, which launched at a value price of $30, is expected to have monthly content updates. If you know nothing about this game, check out our previously recorded JoyStream.

Gallery: War of the Roses (9/14/2012)

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Krater DLC drops to earth on October 23

Jessica Conditt — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Krater's coming batch of free co-op DLC is set to hit on October 23 via Steam, bringing with it updates to the single-player campaign.

"The game experience from day one to now is very different," says Fatshark producer Robert Bäckström. "We have listened to the player feedback. There is a lot things adjusted and added to the game. If you played the game at release, and play it on October 23rd, you will get a whole new experience."

Shortly after this DLC drop comes some new character DLC, focused on visual customization. As we noted in our Snapshot of Krater, adding vanity items to your characters is a lot like dressing up your favorite sword or gun, since the characters themselves behave more like intricate weapons than standard avatars. But now they're pretty weapons.

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JoyStream: War of the Roses with senior producer Gordon Van Dyke [watch the replay!]

David Hinkle — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EST

War of the Roses, FatShark's multiplayer melee combat game set in the Middle Ages, launches on Steam on October 2. Today, we're sitting down with Paradox Interactive senior producer Gordon Van Dyke to talk about the famous conflict that inspired his new game and his transition from working on big-budget Battlefield games at EA to his first project at Swedish publisher Paradox Interactive.

From 10am until 11am PT (1-2pm ET), we'll be streaming some multiplayer matches with the QA team and Gordon Van Dyke. Feel free to lob some questions at us and Gordon by following Joystiq on Twitch, or you can drop your questions right into the comments section of this very post.

You can watch the stream on the Joystiq Twitch page, or in an embed after the break. Follow our Twitch page for future streams and giveaways.

Update: The stream is over. Watch the replay above.

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War of the Roses post-launch plan: monthly content updates

David Hinkle — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EST

War of the Roses, FatShark's multiplayer melee combat game set in the middle ages, launches on October 2 on Steam and I was able to get some hands-on time with the game alongside senior producer Gordon Van Dyke. We waged war together and even fought each other a few times.

But as we fought in a server full of the QA team, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen after launch? Would Fatshark and Paradox continue to support War of the Roses? Van Dyke was all too happy to confirm that work on the game would continue well after launch.

Gallery: War of the Roses (9/14/2012)

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War of the Roses pre-order details sally forth

Richard Mitchell — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST

Pre-orders for Fatshark's bloody medieval brawler, War of the Roses, are now open, publisher Paradox Interactive has announced. There are two special editions up for pre-order, the House of York Deluxe Edition and the House of Lancaster Deluxe Edition. Each comes packing several faction-specific bonuses, including a plate cuirass, royal helm, charge, sword and crest. Both editions also include the soundtrack.

The House of York Deluxe Edition is available from a number of download services, including GameStop, Green Man Gaming, GamersGate and more. The House of Lancaster Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, is available only on Steam. A pre-order for either edition will set you back $30. War of the Roses will take to the field of battle on October 2.

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Intimacy of large-scale combat in War of the Roses

David Hinkle — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:00:00 EST

War of the Roses is an interesting prospect: a multiplayer-driven action game set in the Middle Ages with large-scale combat for (up to) dozens of players. And at its core, War of the Roses features a deep customization system ensuring each of the soldiers on the battlefield is incredibly unique.

Battling other LAN-connected attendees at a recent event, I was given a taste of the the chaotic skirmishes featured in developer Fatshark's upcoming title. Before long, I was gleefully fighting with and falling under sword and spear.

Gallery: War of the Roses (7/30/2012)

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Lovely, synthetic tunes from Krater now available

Richard Mitchell — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EST

If you haven't played Fatshark's Krater yet, you've missed out on its synth-heavy, John Carpenter-esque soundtrack. That's okay though, because the soundtrack is now available for all to enjoy. Wll, technically it's a score that was written for a film that was never made. The actual Krater game soundtrack will be made available at a later date. It's ... kind of confusing. Watch the video.

Confusion aside, if you like the music, you can nab it for $11 on iTunes or pick up a boxed edition, which includes both the soundtrack and a copy of Krater, from the Fatshark store. You'll also find the soundtrack on Spotify.

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PSA: War of the Roses beta now open for registration

Mike Suszek — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 21:00:00 EST

War of the Roses is now open for beta registration, Paradox Interactive recently announced. The medieval combat game for PC went through a private alpha stage before hitting its beta test period, with the full game set to launch in Q3 2012.

Those interested in signing up for the beta program can do so here. The entry form notes that by referring five friends to the program, you are guaranteed access to the beta version of the game.

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Paradox Lowers The Drawbridge For Beta Testing War of the Roses
Medieval Multiplayer Accepting Applications for Early Access

NEW YORK - July 6, 2012 - Paradox Interactive and Fatshark announced that, after recently completing a successful closed alpha, sign-ups for a chance to participate in beta testing for upcoming medieval multiplayer combat title War of the Roses has now opened to the public. Starting today, players can enroll to be a Knight in the King's army and help restore order to England by visiting the following link: http://www.waroftherosesthegame.com/

When signing up to guarantee their access to enter the beta, future knights will obtain a unique referrer URL from the King that can be shared across social media channels. When five friends use this player-specific link to sign up for the beta, the player who is linked to the URL will be granted a secure spot in the beta.

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Snapshot: Krater (PC)

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:45:00 EST

There are so many games out there we couldn't possibly review them all. Welcome to Snapshot, where we highlight games that might fall outside our usual coverage but are still something we think you should know about. Today: Krater for PC.

Krater defies our usual classifications. At first glance, it appears to be a dungeon crawler, replete with monsters, spells and loot. And yet, it also has elements of real-time strategy, with players managing multiple units, each with their own abilities, strengths and weaknesses. Further still, we've got traditional role-playing elements, including an overworld map and even random encounters.

What really sets it apart, however, is the way that Krater treats its characters.

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War of the Roses trailer and screens get nasty

Richard Mitchell — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:30:00 EST

Contrary to what Ron Perlman might tell you, war changes a lot. What is fought today with guns and drones was once fought with pointy sticks and horses. War of the Roses hopes to remind us of this fact, bringing home the ancient, raw brutality of hoof, blade, bow ... and electric guitar.

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This special edition of Krater costs $10,000

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:30:00 EST

Perhaps you've considered plunking down $15 for a pre-order of Fatshark's upcoming action RPG Krater and thought to yourself, this just isn't expensive enough. If your deep, deep pockets yearn for something more, Fatshark is ready to deliver - literally.

Pay $10,000 (or €7,999) for Krater's "$10,000 Victor Edition" and Victor Magnuson, the game's designer, "will come to your home - wherever in the world it's located - and personally deliver the game. He will also cook a meal, and then play the game together with the game connoisseur." Victor claims to be a "great cook" and, seriously, it's hard to argue with that righteous toque. Buyers can opt for a mystery dish or choose from "the Viking Burger, Swedish Meatballs, Fisksaetra Pita Burger Special, or Ester Ore Pretto Pizza."

Alternatively, you could knock 1,000 bucks off the price for "a takeout large pepperoni pizza from the nearest pizza place with 5 cans of energy drinks." Or, you could knock roughly $9,950 off the price by just purchasing a normal copy (and a pizza). Up to you.

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Krater gameplay trailer looks cool, interesti -- whoa, that's a shark

Jessica Conditt — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:15:00 EST

We're sure Krater, the top-down post-apocalyptic RPG from Fatshark, looks like a great game. We assume it does, but we can't know because there's a vicious shark in the intro of the above gameplay video and we about died and couldn't watch the rest. If you're brave enough, give it a go yourself.

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'War of the Roses' and 'Chivalry' wage war without all the nonsense

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:00 EST

Of all the games I played this year at PAX East, two unlikely contenders stood out. They weren't indie darlings or supported by the donations of Kickstarter enthusiasts. And they weren't first-person shooters, nor character action games set against historic backdrops. Both games - Fatshark's War of the Roses and Torn Banner's Chivalry: Medieval Warfare - are about as far from my usual radar as games go. That was until I played them, of course.

Both Chivalry and WotR are set in (you guessed it) medieval times, though neither employs its setting much beyond a backdrop. The games are multiplayer-focused affairs; neither has any sort of single-player campaign. Given the backdrop, you might assume multiplayer to be of the Mount & Blade variety. You'd be wrong.

Both games are vicious, fast, and, most importantly, accessible. These are not the sim medieval combat affairs of many Paradox Interactive-published games. These are arcade-style medieval combat games, presented in first- and third-person perspectives, and they're like nothing else I've played in the past few years.

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Dig into Krater for Windows on June 12, for Mac in July

David Hinkle — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST

Fatshark's post-apocalyptic crater-crawler is launching on PC this summer, the Swedish publisher has revealed. Krater, which means "crater" in Swedish, involves a military base hidden inside of a massive cr - okay, you get it. It's a traditional top-down RPG with a crafting system, explorable world and permanent consequences, like injuries and death.

Krater is coming to Steam on June 12 for all Windows users; Mac users will have to wait until July. Prior to launch, pre-orders will be gain access to a closed, pre-launch beta. Interested parties can pre-purchase through Fatshark's site.

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Fatshark announces Krater, a post-apocalyptic RPG coming to PC in 2012

David Hinkle — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:30:00 EST

Believe it or not, Fatshark has had the same game on its mind for ten years. It's called Krater, a top-down RPG focusing on crafting, exploration and consequence. "Consequence brings not only the ability for the characters to level up and improve themselves, but also permanent injuries and death," the press release reads.

Fatshark gave IGN additional details, including the post-war-torn and bio-weapons-ravaged Sweden the game takes place in. A weapon leaves a gigantic crater in the earth, revealing fresh drinking water and an oasis in an otherwise barren land. Players should expect both single-player and multiplayer missions, and a 2012 launch on the PC via Steam.

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'Project Postman' is War of the Roses, a medieval multiplayer melee actioner

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:37:00 EST

"The focus initially is gonna be on the PC," Paradox Interactive senior producer Gordon Van Dyke told me in an interview last week about the next title from Lead & Gold devs Fatshark. "Project Postman," now known as War of the Roses, was announced earlier this year by Paradox head Fredrik Wester as a "dream game" for the collaborators, but we knew little else about it. That is, until this afternoon at Gamescom, where the Swedish publisher unveiled the melee-based title.

"Absolutely, it's being thought of as a franchise," Van Dyke continued, though he's not yet sure how that will play out in terms of branding. "We've been looking into franchise names. It's actually really hard to find a name that has anything to do with combat in video games." As the name implies, the game set between 1455 and 1485 -- during the "War of the Roses" era in England -- though it's not necessarily steeped in Medieval politics. Instead, it focuses on the regular battles between English houses jockeying for control of the kingdom.

Gallery: War of the Roses (Gamescom 2011)

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Hamilton's Great Adventure (finally) coming to PSN August 23

JC Fletcher — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST

You probably won't be surprised to hear that Fatshark's PSN explorer-and-bird treasure hunting expedition, Hamilton's Great Adventure, won't be arriving on time -- because "on time" would have been April and that deadline has passed. A subsequent July release date also sailed on by.

Today, Fatshark announced a new release date, slyly blaming the delay on protagonist Ernest Hamilton taking five weeks of paid vacation. It'll now be released on August 23 in North America and August 24 in the rest of the world -- just in time to compete with Street Fighter 3. But if you don't want to wait, you can check out the PC version that came out in May.

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Ex-Battlefield lead Gordon Van Dyke joins Paradox Interactive as senior producer

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:30:00 EST

After exiting the dev battlefield of DICE back in 2010, Gordon Van Dyke recently left his second EA gig at Visceral Games in favor of a different Swedish game company: Paradox Interactive. Before wild accusations start flying, know that his reason for leaving was rather heartwarming. "During my time back in California [with Visceral], I married my girlfriend from Sweden and we had a baby. We decided it was best to raise her in Sweden," Van Dyke told Joystiq this afternoon.

In the process of moving, a friend of Paradox CEO Fred Wester put he and Gordon in contact. The rest is Swedish history. "I got an email from a friend introducing me to Gordon. Two days later he was hired," Wester explained of his rapid hiring process. Van Dyke, unsurprisingly, had nothing but nice things to say about his new employer, explaining that the studio "offers me more room to explore, take risk, and work on creative niche IPs."

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'Project Postman' is a 'dream game' for Paradox and Fatshark

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:35:00 EST

As recently as 2008, Paradox Interactive was only able to sign on for the projects it could afford to pay for at the time, rather than looking at what was best for the publisher and what fit with its goals. "Just three years ago ... we signed whatever we could afford," CEO Fredrik Wester told me in a recent interview. "Now, we actually make the games we wanna make."

And why not boast? Wester's privately owned publishing outfit has been growing steadily since opening in 1998. "We grew 50 percent in gross revenue last year," he added. "And another 60 to 70 percent this year is the plan." Those are high hopes, but with Magicka's continued success and plans for what Wester calls a "dream game" with Fatshark, he may actually realize them.

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Paradox CEO outs Fatshark's next project, codenamed 'Project Postman'

Ben Gilbert — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:15:00 EST

Fatshark's next game is "primarily a PC title to begin with," Paradox CEO (and head of snappy haircuts) Fredrik Wester told me in a recent interview at Joystiq's NYC offices. "We're doing a new game with them at the moment, which is also multiplayer-focused," Wester added.

"Project Postman" is the working title for a game currently in development at Fatshark, with Paradox signed on as publisher. "We'll see about consoles," Wester skittishly noted. As you might imagine, his company is a bit wary of confirming console games that may or may not ever arrive, given past experiences.

Without going into details about the game itself, Wester did reveal that the title would be "announced later this year," though he specifically pointed out that it won't be a big E3 announcement. "I think we're actually waiting for summer, or maybe GamesCom in Germany where we have more stuff to show." He also said that the unnamed game would likely have a trailer by the time GamesCom happens in August.

As for why his studio names its projects after Kevin Costner films ... that's less logical. But in a good way. Head past the break for the hilarious roots of Paradox's strange tradition.

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Lead & Gold update adds Appendoah Valley map, squashes some bugs

David Hinkle — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

As a gesture of thanks to the community, Lead & Gold: Gangs of the West developer Fatshark has deployed a free update, which notably adds the "Appendoah Valley" map, for the game on PC -- sorry, no timetable for PS3 right now, Fatshark says. Aside from sounding like a medical procedure, Appendoah Valley supports all game modes.

Lead & Gold and the new map are currently part of a free-to-play weekend promotion on Steam, which ends Monday, March 28 at 1PM ET. For the full list of changes in the latest update, mosey on past the break, pardner.

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Hamilton's Great Adventure preview: Fortune and glory, kid

David Hinkle — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST

What use is a great adventure if nobody is around to hear you talk about it? In Hamilton's Great Adventure (coming to the PC and PSN in April), the titular adventurer, Ernest Hamilton, is regaling his granddaughter with tales of his conquests through various regions in the world, such as the jungles of South America, the Himalayas and the deserts of Egypt -- each "story" is essentially a chapter, taking players back in time to act out that particular adventure. Each area is set up through a brief comic-style vignette, after which you're thrust into the game.

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Hamilton's Great Adventure coming to PSN and PC in April for $10

David Hinkle — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST

While being shown a near final build of Hamilton's Great Adventure, FatShark's puzzle-platformer follow-up due to launch in April, FatShark brand manager Gunnar Johansson revealed that the title would launch at a $9.99 price point on both the PC and PSN platforms. Of course, FatShark wants to see the game on as many platforms as possible - they always say that - but right now the plan is to hit those two platforms initially.

Keep an eye out for our hands-on preview later today.

Gallery: Hamilton's Great Adventure (3/7/2011)

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Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 requires PSN connection (not for co-op, for DRM!)

Christopher Grant — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:45:00 EST

When Capcom apologized for including anti-sharing DRM in its PSN release of Final Fight: Double Impact, it wasn't because it had a change of heart on the technology - which required players to be signed into PlayStation Network to play the game - but rather because it failed to alert users to its presence.

With yesterday's release of Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 on PSN, the Big C made sure to remedy that shortcoming with the follow notice on the game's listing: "NOTE: You must log-in to the PlayStation Network each time to play the game." While Final Fight: Double Impact could at least boast an online cooperative element (in both its Final Fight and Magic Sword offerings!), Rearmed 2's co-op is an adamantly offline-only affair, like its predecessor. If you've got a religious objection to digital rights management (or a shaky internet connection!) consider yourself warned.

[Thanks, Chris]

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Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 review: A bionic jump backward

Richard Mitchell — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:10:00 EST

It might be tempting to believe that the unprecedented addition of a jump button is the defining feature of Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Having completed the game, I can assure you that jumping neither makes nor breaks Rearmed 2 at all. In fact, given all the hoopla surrounding Nathan "Rad" Spencer's newfound ability to spring himself up through muscular effort, it's ironic that Rearmed 2 consistently falls short of its predecessor.

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Fatshark announces Hamilton's Great Adventure

Richard Mitchell — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST

Fatshark, the studio behind class-based shooter, Lead & Gold, has announced its next project: Hamilton's Great Adventure. A pretty stark departure from shooting up the ol' west, Hamilton's Great Adventure is an action puzzle game featuring an Indiana Jones-esque protagonist. Together with his bird Sasha, he must "crack crafty conundrums and challenges." The game is scheduled to arrive this April, with versions planned for consoles (we're guessing PS3 and 360) and PC.

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Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 will make you jump, jump Feb. 1

JC Fletcher — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:30:00 EST

You won't have to wait long to find out whether jumping was a sensible addition to Bionic Commando. As one of its CES announcements, Capcom has revealed that Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, the downloadable sequel that also adds a jaunty moustache, will be released for PSN on Tuesday, February 1 for $15, with the XBLA version following a day later for the same price (1200 Microsoft Points).

Check out our gallery for new gameplay shots, plus a look at some new Challenge Rooms and the moustachetic box art. Nathan "Rad" Spencer looks pretty thrilled about his game, at least!

Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 (1/6/11)

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Lead and Gold, Spyro come to PlayStation Plus in January

Ben Gilbert — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:30:00 EST

PlayStation Plus subscribers growing weary of the DC Universe Online beta will be glad to read that a new trio of free games awaits them in the coming calendar year. PSN multiplayer game Lead & Gold: Gangs of the Wild West, PlayStation classic Spyro the Dragon, and PSN Mini Pipe Madness will unlock for free to all PS Plus members as of January 4, 2011. A handful of discounts will also become available, as well as a duo of featured themes and avatars.

For those of you not yet enjoying December's PS Plus spoils, you've got until the aforementioned January date to snag 'em -- Dead Nation for $12 instead of $15? Yes, please! That said, at this point, you'll likely be the third or fourth person queuing up to speak with Superman in DCUO, but hopefully it'll be worth the wait.

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Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 introduces 'Retro' mode and Megacopter

JC Fletcher — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:40:00 EST

In the latest Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 media, Nathan "Rad" Spencer takes on the Megacopter, a big vehicle with kind-of-convenient areas to grab with a bionic arm. Well, it's convenient until the jets turn on, anyway. Check out video footage after the break.

Capcom also officially announced the "retro" difficulty for Fatshark's side-scrolling sequel (first revealed earlier this week by MTV), which removes the new, and controversial, jumping ability. That should satisfy Bionic Commando purists: not only can you play through the game without jumping -- you can play through it without even the temptation to do so.

Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 (11/11/10)

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Lead & Gold, Shattered Horizons free to play this weekend on Steam

Griffin McElroy — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:00:00 EST

Happy holidays, everybody! Oh, you didn't hear? This weekend is apparently "Frontier Weekend," according to Steam. We suggest you celebrate accordingly: By donning your raccoon-skin cap, boarding up in your log cabin and playing some Lead & Gold: Gangs of the Wild West and Shattered Horizon, both of which are free to play on the gaming platform starting later this evening and running until Sunday.

If you decide you'd like to continue playing the two multiplayer-centric titles once this esteemed holiday has come and gone, you can purchase both titles this weekend in a single bundle, at the significantly reduced price of $12.49. Or, in frontier currency, two pounds of rabbit meat and a medium-sized wagon wheel. What a bargain!

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Latch onto some new Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 media

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:30:00 EST

With TGS humming along, Capcom has released some brand new media for Fatshark's Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. We've got two new gameplay videos along with a handful of screenshots, all featuring the newly mustachioed Nathan Spencer at his swinging best. Check 'em out after the break.

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Lead and Gold half-off on Steam, free to play this weekend

Griffin McElroy — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:35:00 EST

Fatshark is offering an enticing deal to try and lasso players into checking out its Wild West shooter, Lead and Gold. From today until July 25, players will be able to download and play the game for free on Steam. Those who want to keep the title can do so for $7.49 -- that's half its usual price.

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Preview: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:10:00 EST

So far, I'm not really sure I like Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Some context: I'm a huge fan of both the original Bionic Commando and its 2008 remake, Bionic Commando Rearmed. They're two of the cleverest, most challenging games around, a real treat for someone that's been playing games for nigh on twenty years.

So why am I unsure of Rearmed 2? Because Fatshark had the audacity to change things -- and if you're a cranky old codger like me, you might be resistant. The rest of you, however, will probably welcome the game with open (bionic) arms.

Gallery: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 - E3 2010

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Interview: Capcom's Rey Jimenez on Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:05:00 EST

You can jump in Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. We know: Weird. You want to know why? So did we, so we caught up with producer Rey Jimenez. We also asked him the second most pressing question: Is wife arm making a comeback?

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Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West bugs get patched on PSN

Griffin McElroy — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:44:00 EST

Filed under: Weird But True, Opinions, New In Pop Culture

If you've been running into a significant number of unexpected problems during your nightly Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West matches on the PS3, a recent patch might just be the remedy you're looking for. See, right there in the update's notes, it promises "an elimination of unexpected problems." You were just talking about how much you hated those.

More specifically, the patch fixes a few tiny annoyances which appeared in a few game modes, like a bug that made it difficult to grab loot sacks while playing "Robbery" -- a mode which focuses largely on the grabbing of loot sacks. To check out the full list of fixes, click past the jump.

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Lead & Gold PC update adds new map and mode

Griffin McElroy — Fri, 21 May 2010 02:00:00 EST

Apparently, there's been an overwhelming amount of demand from the Lead & Gold: Gangs of the Wild West community for a map that features a locomotive. We can understand why --- trains are inherently pretty rad, especially when placed in an online shooter battleground. Developer Fatshark has delivered said (stationary) setpiece in a new map called "Jacob's Bridge," part of a recent update to the PC version of Lead & Gold.

The update also adds the new "Demolition" mode, which we don't know much about, except that it predominantly features the use of volatile powderkegs, and that's just fine by us. Check out a trailer for the new train-centric map after the jump.

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