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Steam's Daily Deal is Confrontation for $20 (50% off), they also have a boat load of Indie games for cheap as part of the Because We May indie developer initiative/promotion, check that out for over 60 games that are discounted by up to 75% for the next week
GameStop Impulse has R.U.S.E. for $10 (50% off) and Saints Row: The Third for $17 (66% off), plus a ton of other military/war-themed games for up to 75% off this Memorial Day Weekend, including Battlefield 3, Men of War, Tom Clancy's GRAW and HAWX, and C&C: Red Alert 3
GameFly's Desktop Generals weekend offers up to 75% off the King Arthur Collection, Hearts of Iron III Collection, Europa Universalis III Chronicles, Mount & Blade Collection, Pride of Nations Collection, Sword of the Stars Complete Collection, and Commander; Conquest of the Americas Collection
Green Man Gaming has DiRT Showdown for $37.45 (25% off), Aces High for $15 (50% off), and Trine for $1.50 (70% off)
GMG also offers an additional 20% off pre-orders for Darksiders 2, Game of Thrones, Sleeping Dogs, and The Secret World when you use voucher code GREEN-SUMME-RDEAL at checkout
GOG.com's Digital Box of Fun weekend takes 50% off Commandos, Guilty Gear, Imperial Glory, Mob Rule, Praetorians, Slipstream 5000, and Soulbringer titles, among others
Bethesda Softworks announces via their official blog that they've added another oft-requested feature to their epic fantasy RPG The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim -- mounted combat. Now all us Dovahkiins can swing a sword and shoot arrows from horseback, a feature that's been sorely lacking since the four-legged companions were added to the series with Oblivion.
Mounted combat will be added to the game on all platforms with the version 1.6 patch, which PC users can access immediately via Steam. All you have to do is opt-in to the 'Skyrim Beta Update' on the main account settings page, after which your Steam client will restart and the ~200MB worth of files will automatically start downloading. Of course there is also a variety of other bug fixes and optimizations included with this, such as:
General stability and memory optimizations
General AI pathfinding optimizations and bug fixes
Optimizations and crash fixes for data leaks
Fixed rare crash with lighting
Fixed crashes related to loading and saving games
Fixed crash with summoned creatures/NPCs
Fixed rare issue where saves would be corrupted
Improved logic for when ranged kill cams are played
Fixed issue with ranged kill cams while killing a dragon
Fixed rare issue with certain ranged kill cams not playing properly
Fixed issue with nirnroot lighting not properly cleaning up
Fixed issue where bow damage was being calculated incorrectly
Fixed rare problem with werewolf kill moves would not finish animating properly
In “The Break of Dawn” fixed rare issue where Meridia’s Beacon would disappear from player’s inventory
Fixed occasional issue where followers would disappear after player pays off a bounty after committing a crime
Fixed issue where certain creatures and NPCs would fail to respawn properly
Fixed rare issue with dialogue subtitles not displaying properly
Fixed issue with water appearing blurry when loading a saved game after creating a save underwater
GameFly still offers 33% off Valve titles including Half-Life 2 for $6.70, Portal 2 for $20, Left 4 Dead 2 for $13.40, and Counter-Strike: Source for $13.40
Green Man Gaming has Football Manager 2012 for $13.60 (66% off), Aliens vs. Predator for $6 (70% off), Syberia 2 for $5 (60% off), and a THQ 5-Pack that includes Metro 2033, Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 2, Saints Row 2, Company of Heroes, and Red Faction: Guerilla for $31
GamersGate's Racing Week sale offers up to 66% off just about any game that involves automobiles, including Test Drive Unlimited 2 for $6, Insane 2 for $15, Flatout 2 for $5, Post Apocalyptic Mayhem for $5, Hard Truck Apocalypse for $5, and MX vs ATV Reflex for $6
GamersGate also still has Tomb Raider games for 70% off including Legend, Underworld, Anniversary, and Guardian of Light
Blizzard Entertainment announced today that they've sold over 6.3 million copies of Diablo III, just one week after the game's long-anticipated launch on May 15th. 3.5 million of those -- including pre-orders -- were accounted for on the very first day of availability, which apparently makes the action-RPG sequel the fastest-selling PC game of all time (of ALL time!). Add in the 1.2 million people who received the game for free in exchange for renewing their contract with the devilWorld of Warcraft subscription for another year, and you have the biggest launch day in PC gaming history, too. They also boast that D3 has already become the most-played title in Korean internet game rooms with a 39% share, whatever that means.
“We’re definitely thrilled that so many people around the world were excited to pick up their copy of Diablo III and jump in the moment it went live,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We also regret that our preparations were not enough to ensure everyone had a seamless experience when they did so. I want to reaffirm our commitment to make sure the millions of Diablo III players out there have a great experience with the game moving forward, and I also want to thank them for their ongoing support.”
“Regarding today’s announcement, we recognize that setting a new launch record is a big achievement,” Morhaime continued. “However, we’re especially proud of the gameplay feedback we’ve received from players worldwide. We’re pleased that Diablo III has lived up to players’ high expectations, and we’re looking forward to welcoming more players into Sanctuary in the days ahead.”
Civilization developer Firaxis and 2K Games announced today that the upcoming "reimagining" of the original XCOM will be released on October 9th, 2012 for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now available for pre-order, and those who do purchase the game ahead of time will receive the Elite Soldier Pack DLC for free. There will also be a special PC-exclusive retail edition that includes some extra goodies for $60. (The standard, digital price will apparently be $50.) Here's more from the press release:
"As we reimagine XCOM, one of our goals is to evolve the experience while recognizing what made X-COM one of the greatest PC games to date," said Sarah Anderson, senior vice president of marketing for 2K. "It's important to create an experience that is appealing to both existing fans and newcomers to the world of XCOM, which is what we're doing with XCOM: Enemy Unknown."
Gamers looking for the ultimate XCOM: Enemy Unknown experience can pre-order the game to guarantee the launch bonus of the Elite Soldier Pack. The Elite Soldier Pack will provide the ultimate tools for soldier customization in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, including:
Classic X-COM Soldier: Players will instantly receive a new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle will return in his full glory, modernized with the rest of the XCOM universe.
Soldier Deco packs: Players can customize their soldier with several aesthetic upgrades to armor suits, including the new Hyperion and Reaper soldier armor kits.
Complete color customization: A variety of colors and tints for all armor sets in the game allow players complete control to customize their squad's look.
Available from participating retailers at launch, a special edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown (MSRP $59.99) will contain a copy of the game for PC and a number of unique XCOM items, including an art book; fold-out poster of the XCOM headquarters; XCOM insignia patch; and a collection of digital bonus assets such as desktop wallpaper, soundtrack and more. A standard edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown for PC will be available exclusively via 2K's digital distribution partners.
"XCOM: Enemy Unknown is the answer to the 15-year craving that X-COM fans have been experiencing," said Steve Martin, president of Firaxis Games. "We wanted to find a special way to honor these die-hard fans, and the special edition and Elite Soldier Pack are just the way to do it."
Note that this is NOT the first-person shooter XCOM that is also in development at 2K Games' Marin studio. That will be releasing sometime next year.
GameFly has Torchlight for $3.75 (75% off) and 33% off Valve games including Half-Life 2 for $6.70, Left 4 Dead 1 or 2 for $13.40 each, and Portal 2 for $20
GamersGate's Midweek sale offers 70% off Tomb Raider games including Legend, Underworld, Anniversary, and Guardian of Light, they also have Bastion for $3.75 (75% off)
Well, that didn't take long... Over the weekend the official Diablo III forums saw a plethora of complaints from users claiming to have logged in to the game, only to find their characters and/or storage chest picked clean of items and gold. Here's a sample:
Just logged on for the first time today and all of my gold and items are gone. What just happened? Did I get hacked? I never visit sketchy sites and I don't think my laptop has any viruses...
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Hi all,
Just got hacked with an authenticator. Blizz told me they haven't detected any suspicious activity. All my items and gold are gone. Diablo = 0/10.
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Someone accessed my account and cleaned out the Gold in my bank this morning. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes ago.
This Online Only Single Player game is FANTASTIC.
The exact methods by which malicious individuals might be compromising players' accounts is a subject of much speculation, but reports range from passwords being changed to suspicious players joining into a public session and gaining access through some kind of exploit in the game itself. Blizzard is obviously aware of the issue, and though they've not yet delivered an official statement, forum moderator Vasadan had this to say:
We are very aware of these reports and are taking them very seriously. Please keep an eye on the General Discussion forums as Community members will be posting something soon.
If you have been hacked, please contact Customer Service as soon as you can. In addition, using an Authenticator can help secure your account even more.
Of course that last bit is a great way to protect yourself, if you've not yet added that extra layer of security to your account. If you login to the Battle.net website, you can order or activate a keychain authenticator device, download the free authenticator app for iPhone or Android, or sign up for simple phone verification by registering a mobile number and associated 4-digit PIN.
Otherwise, it's probably a good idea to avoid playing Diablo III with people you don't know, and immediately delete anybody on your friends list that you did not add yourself (such users are allowed to join your session without invitation by default). Also be wary of phishing attempts, usually done via spam emails disguised to look like they're from Blizzard employees that lead you to a clone website that will scoop up your account credentials if you attempt to login.
SEGA and Gearbox Software have announced that the upcoming first-person shooter inspired by the second film in the Aliens franchise has been delayed once again, this time until early 2013. It had already been pushed back from Spring to Fall 2012 as of last January, but now they've set a more solid release date of February 12th. Here's more from the press release, and you can check out the newest trailer below that:
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON, May 21, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SEGA(R) of America, Inc., SEGA(R) Europe Ltd., Gearbox Software and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated first-person shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines(TM) will be in stores worldwide on February 12, 2013. As the authentic addition to the ALIENS franchise canon, the game's stunning visuals and adrenaline pumping action will deliver breathtakingly immersive single, cooperative and competitive multi-player modes. Providing for an innovative asymmetrical competitive multiplayer experience, Aliens: Colonial Marines lets players fight in first person as the ultimate combatants -- the United States Colonial Marines, or in third person as the universe's deadliest killers -- the Xenomorphs. Plunging into familiar and new environments from the iconic film franchise, players will have to fight the fear and face the true horrors of the ALIENS universe.
"I am thrilled to announce the definitive launch date for Aliens: Colonial Marines," said Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software. "Aliens: Colonial Marines is the culmination of a life-time of inspiration from the films and relentless passion and drive from the exceptionally talented development team behind the scenes."
"We knew this game would be incredible from the moment Gearbox began developing Aliens: Colonial Marines," said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing for SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. "Now that the title is in its final stretch of development, we can confidently release the exact date that gamers will finally get to experience this blockbuster thrill-ride."
"SEGA has a proven track record with the ALIENS franchise. ALIENS vs. PREDATOR released by SEGA in 2009 became one of their top-selling titles," said Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President for New Media for Fox Consumer Products. "We look forward to working with them and bringing an exciting new way for fans to immerse themselves in the ALIENS world."
In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and developed by critically acclaimed studio Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines will bring new levels of bone-chilling suspense and adrenaline-filled action to the renowned franchise. Aliens: Colonial Marines begins with an ostensibly abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Sulaco, recovered in orbit around LV-426. Players lead a group of highly trained United States Colonial Marines as they board the deserted craft to uncover the fate of the crew. They will have to fight to survive unspeakable horrors and their own anxieties as they chase down the truth behind a galaxy-spanning deception that places humanity at the mercy of the most murderous and deadly species in the universe. Aliens: Colonial Marines features authentic environments, such as the surface of LV-426 and Hadley's Hope, weapons inspired by the film series and is designed to provide an exhilarating and engaging new chapter in the ALIENS universe.
GamersGate's Kalypso Week sale offers Tropico, Patrician, Disciples, Dungeons, SkyDrift, and Port Royale titles up to 75% off, their daily deal is Patrician IV Gold Edition for $6
Gearbox Software and 2K Games announced today that they will be offering two special editions of upcoming role-playing shooter sequel Borderlands 2. The first step up from the standard game is the Deluxe Vault Hunter's Collector's Edition for $100, but the ultimate package awaits in the form of an Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition (pictured above) for $150. Here's a list of what you get if you spring for the latter:
Collectible scaled replica of the red loot chests found throughout Pandora
Borderlands 2 in a steelbook case
'Inside the Vault: The Art & Design of Borderlands 2' hard-bound book
Authentic Marcus Kincaid bobblehead in Marcus Munitions vending machine box
'Creatures of Pandora' wide-format identification chart
Cloth map of Pandora game world
Collectible set of 4 stickers
Code redeemable for downloadable digital comic
Set of 4 lithograph postcards
Field notes from Sir Hammerlock
Numbered certificate of authenticity
The $100 Collector's Edition includes only a portion of that swag, including the hardcover art book, comic book download, sticker set, bobblehead, paper map, and the game in a regular DVD case. No matter what version of Borderlands 2 you want, though, if you pre-order it comes with access to the Premiere Club and its own set of in-game goodies:
Gamers who pre-order the Deluxe Vault Hunter’s Collector's Edition, Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition or the standard edition of Borderlands 2 from participating retailers will also gain access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, allowing them to download the Gearbox Gun Pack, a Golden Key, the Vault Hunter’s Relic and an all-new fifth character class - the Mechromancer. The Gearbox Gun Pack is a collection of unique guns to help players begin their journey on Pandora. The Golden Key is used to unlock a rare in-game item in the mysterious Golden Sanctuary Loot Chest found in Borderlands 2. The Vault Hunter’s Relic is an in-game item that boosts players’ gear-hunting fortune while playing solo or teaming up with friends. The Mechromancer character class will be available following launch when development of the character is complete and is free to those who pre-order Borderlands 2, and will be available for purchase for those who do not.
Check out the official Borderlands 2 web site for more information and pictures, including details on a GameStop exclusive pre-order bonus, the Creature Slaughter Dome. It looks like a special level/game mode that has you facing off against enemy monsters in a horde survival capacity, which allows you to carry over experience and loot to the main game. Also includes 'Moxxi's Rocket Launcher' weapon.
