James Peterson
After spending over eight years in the land of the rising sun, James Peterson returned to his origin of birth in America. There he receives further schooling in the field of Japanese and journalism. He enjoys spending his free time exploring Hyrule field and eating sandviches. James aspires to become the best game journalist he can be. "As long as you keep pedaling, you'll be guided to where you need to go."
Story-Driven Shooter "Solstice Chronicles" Coming to PC
From Ironward Studios, developers of the popular but difficult Action RPG "The Red Solstice," comes a new story-driven shooter titled "Soltice Chronicles: Missing In Action." The game and the start of its alpha testing was announced at this year’s Gamescom.
Thick Air Brings Back Sci-fi Style Racing on PC
Publisher PeopleGottaPlay are getting ready to release their Sci-fi racer, Thick Air, to Early Access on Steam.
Unravel the Mysterious in De-Void
A first person adventure game published by Kiss Ltd, De-Void hits the Steam Store on September 2nd.
Experience True Psychological Horror with The Shattering
Indie developer Deck13 and SuperSexySoftware are collaborating together to bring a new game for the psychological horror genre. The Shattering is a first person adventure game that promises to bring out your deepest fears.
The First DLC for Armello Available August 30th
League of Geeks announced the first DLC pack for their fantasy digital board game, Armello. The pack, titled Usurpers Hero Pack, features four new playable characters, along with new equipment.
Of Kings And Men Brings Medieval War to PC
From the creators of the critically acclaimed RPG, Mount and Blade: Warband, comes a new medieval RPG –Of Kings And Men. The indie game is set to make an Early Access release this month on Steam.
Meridan: Squad 22 Exits Early Access and Gets Full Release This Week
The real-time strategy game Meridian: Squad 22 is leaving early access and coming to a full release on August 12th. Developer Elder Games believes that the time is right to bring Squad 22 out of Early Access.
Legends of Callasia Dwarf Faction DLC Kickstarter Reaches for Stretch Goals
Boomzap Entertainment, developers of the recent hit strategy game Legends of Callasia, are working on a Dwarf expansion titled The Stoneborne. The expansion is completely crowd funded via Kickstarter, reaching its target goal in less than 24 hours. Now, Boomzap is encouraging fans to reach the extra content by making the stretch goals.
Western Release of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence—Ascension Announced
The follow up to KOEI TECMO’s hit series Nobunaga’s Ambition is heading to Steam this October for North America. The history simulation game released earlier this year in Japan.
HEX: Shards of Fate New Expansion Includes Over 270 New Cards
Gameforge and developers HEX Entertainment are revealing the fifth set for HEX: Shards of Fate—Herofall Set. This set will bring 275 new cards this fall. In addition, the first tournament based on the new ladder system for Cosmic Crown Showdown will be held.
Cooking Adventure Overcooked is finally on the Steam Menu
The compelling new couch co-op cooking game Overcooked is now available for purchase on Steam for PC.
New Warhammer 40,000 3D Turn Based Strategy Game Coming To PC
Enter a dark era of carnage and endless fighting. Billions of Orks dominate the system, invading planet after planet. Mankind, already pushed to its last settlements, puts its fate in the hands of a brave company of Space Wolves. The hour of the wolf is nearing.
Project Remedium: A New FPP Action Shooter Coming to Steam
Have you ever wanted to explore the infected body of a young patient as a tiny nanobot? Equipped with miracle working medicine called Remedium and supervised by other nanobot technology, players can help end unknown illnesses in the brand new indie game, Project Remedium.
Techland Publishing Announces Pure Farming 17: The Simulator
Known for publishing the Dead Island games, Techland Publishing revealed their work on a new game called Pure Farming 17: The Simulator.
Action-Exploration Game Valley Set To Launch on August 24th
Popular developers Blue Isle Studios announced the release date for their upcoming first-person action-exploration game, Valley.
Spilt Milk Studios Announces Sci-fi Twisted Groundhog Day Game
Indie developer Spilt Milk Studios revealed their latest project, Lazarus, an MMO where time turns back every week. Thousands of players work together to survive in the action-oriented Sci-fi world teeming with moments of brawling, foraging, and exploring.
Marco Reus Voted In As the Global Cover Athlete for FIFA 17
Fans voted for the past two weeks on which player they wanted to see grace the cover of FIFA 17. With over 3.1 million votes received, Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus ended up victorious, beating the likes of James Rodriguez, Anthony Martial, and Eden Hazard.
RuneScape Sets Sail for New Eastern Isles Area, RuneFest 2016 Celebration
A brand new continent is opening up in RuneScape this October. Inspired by Polynesion culture, The Eastern Isles will allow players to start afresh, rebuilding their wealth and fame. In celebration of the new area, RuneFest 2016 will take participants on a journey to the land of islands.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2 Coming Back to Steam
Activision Publishing announced the rerelease of the hit Super Hero action RPGs Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 for PC via Steam. Both games can be purchased as of right now.
Shroud of the Avatar Final Player Data Wipe July 28th
The crowd funded MMORPG game Shroud of the Avatar will be wiping its servers clean on the 28th, allowing for players to claim uncharted land. Backers of the game will get their chance to lay claim on any plot of land they can find.
Dropzone First Tournament Announced, Enters Closed Beta
The live-stream Twitch Tournament takes place on Saturday July 23rd at 12PM CET. All viewers of the tournament will have a chance to get a beta-key being given away during the stream.
The Turing Test Lands on Steam August 30th
One of the best looking Indie games of the year, The Turing Test is getting a PC release on Steam this August 30th.
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars Arrives on Steam August 16th
The part dungeon crawler, part dating sim game Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars makes its PC debut on August 16th.
Cossacks 3 Coming to PC Retail Sept. 20th 2016
Developer and Publisher GSC Game World announced the release date for Cossacks 3. The highly anticipated sequel to the award winning series will be available for purchase worldwide on Sept. 20th.
Life is Strange Episode 1 Free to Download Starting July 21st
DONTDOD Entertainment announced that the first episode for their award-winning Life is Strange adventure game will be available for download for free on PC starting July 21st. The chapter is called Chrysalis and introduces the characters in the five episode game.
The Silver Case Trailer Shows Off HD Remastered Version
Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. announced earlier this year that they would be bringing back their classic point-and-click adventure game, The Silver Case, for an HD remastering. Grasshopper also revealed the first trailer for the HD remaster, which shows off the new look and English localization of the game.
Super Button Soccer Released on Steam
After being nominated as one of the best original games at Brazil Game Show 2015, indie game developer Smyowl is proud to announce the official release of Super Button Soccer. The action-strategy game is playable now on Steam for PC.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Launches October 11th
Crystal Dynamic and Square Enix continue to celebrate the anniversary of one of gaming’s most iconic heroines, Lara Croft.
Codex of Victory Coming to Early Access
The Ino-Co Plus company announced their plans to publish Codex of Victory for Early Access on Steam soon.
10 Second Ninja X Now Available
Announced by indie publisher Curve Digital, the next heart-pumping action platformer, 10 second Ninja X, is now available for purchase on PC. In celebration, those who own a Pebble smartwatch will receive a free copy of the game. The only catch is that watch owners need to be able to count to exactly ten seconds on the app’s timer in order to receive the prize.
Bob and New Master Raven Characters Announced for TEKKEN 7
During EVO 2016 in Las Vegas, TEKKEN series director Katsuhiro Harada revealed two more characters to join the fray of fighters, Bob and Master Raven. Each had their own trailer at EVO 2016 showing off their move set and design.
BATMAN –The Telltale Series Premieres this August Digitally
The exact date for the digital release of BATMAN –The Telltale Series will be announced later on, but players can expect an August release.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Descent DLC
The third DLC pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Descent, is available now for Playstation 4.
There is still no release date announced for Xbox One or PC at the moment, but Activision expects to make known in the future.
Playstation 4 owners who preordered Descent or bought a Season Pass will get the Descent Dynamic Theme.
Descent DLC features four new action-packed multiplayer stages: Cryogen, Berserk, Rumble, and Empire. Cyrogen is person with tight walls that offers opportunities for wall running attacks. Berserk takes place in a frozen Viking village, lost in time. Rumlbe is an arena area where giant mechanized warriors duke it out. Empire comes back from the Black Ops II map, Raid, featuring a classic Roman villa recreated by an eccentric billionaire.
Descent also explores the Zombie storyline of Black Ops. The third episode puts the Origins characters into war-torn Stalingrad, where they must fight against some of the strongest foes they have ever encountered. Element 115 wreaked havoc over a battlefield where mechanized soldiers and deadly dragons fought. Now it’s up to the Origins group to survive the battle… and use sick dragon shields!
The Descent DLC pack is $14.99 on the Playstation Store. Hopefully they'll price it the same (or less) for PC gamers.
Ninja and Kunoichi Classes Release Date for Black Desert Online Announced
Kakao Games, publisher of Black Desert Online, announced the release date for the next two classes for their popular MMO title. Ninja and Kunoichi class will be playable in July 20th. Both classes offer new strategies to win in a game already filled with creative parkour elements.
New Updates to The Black Death Available Now
Green Man Gaming Publishing and Small Impact Games announced earlier this morning the release of brand new features and improvements for the medieval survival game, The Black Death. The update is out with unlocked content for all users who bought the game before the 17th.
Atlas Reactor Free Event, Two New Freelancers Announced
Trion World’s turn-based battle arena, Atlas Reactor is hosting a free event for all players starting today, July 8th. The event will introduce two new freelancers and the implementation of Ranked Mode. Anyone can jump in and play the game during the event which ends on July 17th.
F1 2016 Supports 22 Player, Realistic Online Races
F1 2016, the official videogame of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, introduces a new way of online play with the inclusion of 22 player online racing. Codemasters and Koch Media released the video yesterday, highlighting this feature as well as the Formation Lap and manual starts.
What Went Wrong with Mighty No. 9?
Mighty No. 9. A few years ago, just hearing the name would make Mega Man fanboys squeal with delight. Now it only reminds them of a failed attempt at reviving their beloved series. Perhaps the disappointment with Mighty No. 9 stems from high expectations held by 67,225 Kickstarter backers. You can’t blame them, but outright saying Mighty No. 9 is a horrible game may be an exaggeration. However, while I think the reviews for the game are harsh, the overall goal to create a spiritual successor to Mega Man failed.
Among the Sleep Retail Release
If you've ever been afraid of what goes bump in the night, Krillbrite Studio's Among the Sleep teaches you how to conquer that fear. The award-winning horror adventure game brings to life the journey of a toddler trying to turn their home back to normal.
Game Dev Barbie – Come On Barbie, Mario Party!
With the announcement of her game developer model, Barbie’s long list of careers continues to grow. Critics of the doll’s former career choices write nothing but praise for the new design, calling it an accurate representation. Personally, I don’t know why she has a Macbook instead of a PC, but I digress…
The Future That Is Virtual Reality (OR) VR: The Familiar Hype Train
The future of Virtual Reality is not set in stone. It may very well be the way all of us play video games ten years from now. Then again, it may just be a passing craze. However, if there is any future for VR, it will be on the PC.