Abstract Games, the folks responsible for porting Hotline Miami to PlayStation 3 and Vita, has also been working to restore The Chaos Engine / Soldiers of Fortune. The classic top-down shooter will have some additions, like revised graphics and 16-directional movement, but such features are largely optional. By all accounts, this won't be another painful awful remake -- instead, it's being pitched as a "restoration." Exactly what I want.
The new version is hitting Steam, GOG.com, and Get Games on August 29, 2013 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Normally, it'll be $9.99, but you can save a buck by pre-purchasing now.
"There are many fond memories of The Chaos Engine and I wanted to make sure that the game was true to the original without losing its charm during the restoration process," says Bitmap Brothers founding member Mike Montgomery. "The option to play in the original ‘Classic’ mode with the added option to play in ‘Enhanced mode’ with its refined pixel-perfect finish is a clever way to satisfy all enthusiasts!" Being able to play this again in 2013 is pretty freakin' cool.
The Xbox One has been delayed in several countries. That's a bummer. There's some good news though, as Xbox One games won't be region locked!.
"When the console launches this November, we will support Xbox One in 13 markets," Microsoft told Eurogamer. "Xbox One may be used in all countries, including the non-launched markets. In addition, Xbox One games are not region locked. Any Xbox One game purchased at retail can be used in any country on any Xbox One."
Microsoft added that you'll need a valid payment method corresponding to to a console's launch origin. That, and some content may not be available everywhere due to content restrictions some content right holders may impose on stuff like music and movies.
Microsoft explains how Xbox One importing could work [Eurogamer]
Not much longer now! Saints Row IV is almost out and it's a pretty amazing game. Seriously, check out our review.
The wait can be painful, so here's a new trailer for the game giving us a behind-the-scenes look at some of the voice actors. There's Troy Baker, Terry Crews, Daniel Dae Kim, and Laura Bailey just to name a few. Also you get a quick look at the tentacle bat. It doesn't talk, which seems kind of like a missed opportunity here.
I'm not a MOBA player at all, but I can appreciate the genre, especially the character designs. And in the case of Infinite Crisis , I love what developer Turbine is doing with the Atomic universe for the DC heroes. Just look at Wonder Woman! Everything from her ridiculous outfit to her wielding a crazy chainsaw as a weapon just screams awesome.
Those of you at gamescom will have a chance to play as Atomic Wonder Woman in the Coast City map. Otherwise, she'll become available in the closed beta that you can sign-up for starting on August 21.
