Good Old Games to expand its library with newer
titles

post from Destructoid on 17 November 2011 11:05:47 PM. © Destructoid

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"We have an audacious plan for the the next two years to continue GOG.com's success story, and that depends on three things," states managing director Guillaume Rambourg. Step one is pursuing newer games in 2012, while still continuing to build up a library of classics.

"Of course, these new titles will have to come at a new, higher price point, but our key focus will always be on the same core values that have made GOG.com great so far: completely DRM-free games, flat prices everywhere in the world, and extra content and goodies for our fantastic customers."

Next, the company is aiming to reach "more than 400 products in our catalog by the end of 2012, combined with new partners, more franchises, and continued improvements to make GOG.com a better website will help us achieve this goal."

"Finally," says Rambourg, "we want to work closely with ambitious developers and independent publishers who feel a kinship with that 'good old spirit' that GOG.com embodies" ... "We’ve made GOG.com the destination for classic PC games, but now is the time to take this to the next level and emerge as the best alternative digital distribution platform for all PC games." I want to hug them.

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Capsized goes free for iPad in the new year

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Over two years since it was announced -- and several months since it became available on Steam -- Alientrap's 2D shooter Capsized is coming soon to the AppStore, PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live Arcade.

First things first: Capsized will hit XBLA next month for the now-standard $10, with the attendant campaign, Death Match, Time Trial, and Survival modes. According to today's press release, there's also an "Armless Fighting mode," whatever that is.

How do you fight without arms?

In stranger news the physics- and exploration-based game will be available for free on the iPad in January. The game's mechanics have been re-tooled to match the touch-screen interface, and all the fully-priced modes will make the jump. While the press release isn't explicit, Alientrap are introducing an in-game currency system to the iPad version, ostensibly "to make purchases and upgrades to weapons, skills, health and accessories."

"In-game currency" sounds a lot like "in-app purchases" to my cynical ears. Given that "free to play" has garnered such pejorative connotations of late, I can't really blame Alientrap for trying to skirt that label.

In any case, I love the look and feel of Capsized hostile alien mega-jungle, with the caveat that precise platforming and touch controls make uneasy bedfellows. XBLA for me!

Capsized coming to iPad for free in January [Joystiq]

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The great Zelda musical tribute celebration! Day
four!

post from Destructoid on 17 November 2011 10:05:33 PM. © Destructoid

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Who wants some more Zelda musical tribute-y goodness? Trick question! You all do!

Let's get pumped up with "I Fight Ganon" by I Fight Dragons. I don't know whether it's that lead-in that sounds like John Williams' Superman theme or the minute-long a cappella with just drums in the background, but once the guitars kick in, you feel like leaping off the ground and flying to the stars.

Come back down to earth soon so you can check out a Zelda I & II medley as well as a little something we in the biz like to call the MUTHAF**KIN' SONG OF MUTHAF**KIN' STORMS!

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://armcannon.bandcamp.com/track/dozen-elf-death-gel-unearthed-knife-volt">Dozen Elf Death Gel [Unearthed Knife Volt] by Armcannon</a>

This is "Dozen Elf Death Gel [Unearthed Knife Volt]" by Armcannon. Read that one more time. These guys, man! They come up with the craziest song titles. This one, for instance, is an anagram of "The Legend of Zelda [The Adventure of Link]." Doesn't that just blow your mind?

We've got two "Song of Storms" lined up. First on deck is "Song of Storms" by The Amazing BrandO. BrandO? Of Duane and BrandO? Yes indeed! He started doing his own thing, then he made this thing. Hope you enjoy the thing!

Okay... okay... this is pretty cool! First, hit play on "Song of Storms (Cello Ensemble)" by Cam Wilkinson above. Not too bad, right? Now, after the song has been playing for about 40 seconds, open this site in a new window. The effect is... just... wow. Mad props to Dtoider flintmech for sharing this with me!

That's it for tonight! See you, space cowboys!

_{["Octorawk" artwork by Glen Brogan]}

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Super Meat Boy and indie friends throw a Steam
sale

post from Destructoid on 17 November 2011 10:05:33 PM. © Destructoid

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The games of the guest characters from Super Meat Boy's PC release are being discounted by 50 percent this week on Steam. That list includes such notable titles as Aquaria, Bit.Trip Beat, Bit.Trip Runner, Braid, Gish, Machinarium, VVVVVV, and World of Goo.

When all of those games (plus Half-Life 2) are purchased as a bundle, the reduction in price jumps up to 75 percent off. That's $24.99 for a respectable library of modern favorites, in addition to the original soundtracks for Super Meat Boy, Braid, Machinarium, and the two Bit.Trips. Not bad.

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The Flash is coming to DC Universe Online

post from Destructoid on 17 November 2011 09:06:23 PM. © Destructoid

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DC Universe Online, which is now free-to-play, is doing well enough that Sony Online Entertainment is releasing more DLC, which will feature The Flash. The Lightning Strikes content will also have new costumes, characters, electrical powers and a new map of Central City. While the launch date is vaguely set for this year, but the price has been set for $9.99 for all but the Legendary players, who will get it for free.

If you own a PS3 or PC capable of running this, there isn't much reason not to at least try DC Universe Online, considering that it won't cost you anything more than your time. As a bonus, if you enjoy the basic game and want to enjoy extra content, it won't cost you very much at all.

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New Serious Sam 3 trailer contains a lot of blood

post from Destructoid on 17 November 2011 09:06:23 PM. © Destructoid

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Remember when Croteam's Serious Sam 3: BFE was hit with a delay? I know, we all cried a little inside at the fact that we wouldn't be able to rip out the eyes of Sam's enemies with nothing but our bear hands, or get to touch Sam's wide arsenal of weapons as soon as we had hoped.

It's not all bad though, the developers let us know that they were going to make the most out of the delay to polish things up a bit, and maybe even find the time to squeeze in a few more enemy types. Another up-side to the delay is this new trailer, showing fans just how much blood and guts they can expect to be spilling when Serious Sam 3: BFE hits on November 22.

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Kojima cover story in OPM confirms Metal Gear
Solid 5

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The latest issue of Official PlayStation Magazine is going to hit stands in the UK with all the force of a nuclear warhead delivered from any point on the globe using some kind of bi-pedal tank. Their cover story is none other than Hideo Kojima, who gives an interview containing thoughts on Metal Gear Solid: Rising as well as the future of the series in Metal Gear Solid 5.

They also did a photoshoot which, for some inexplicable reason, I really want to see. I don't know when it was that we celebritized our game developers to the point where I am interested in a gallery of photos of a guy who sits behind a keyboard all day, but we're there people. It's like the nerdy kids who wanted to be rock stars are seeing their dreams come true.

Did I mention there's a Metal Gear Solid 5 thing going on? Yeah. I'm not even going to begin to speculate on that. Magazine hits stands November 29, but OPM UK will be dripping out information from the interview between then and now. Internet panties, twist thyself!

Historic issue 65 cover features Hideo Kojima [OPM UK]

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GameStop alone sells 600,000 Call of Duty Elite
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Damn. I knew that there would be the dedicated few to jump on board with Activision's Call of Duty Elite social program, but this is already bigger than I thought it would be.

In an earnings call it was revealed that GameStop alone sold over 600,000 Call of Duty Elite subscriptions.

"In the case of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, we worked closely with Activision, Sony and Microsoft to pre-order and deliver nearly 600,000 instances of the Modern Warfare Elite DLC to date," said GameStop president Tony Bartel. "This places the launch of Elite as one of our top 10 launches of the year so far."

Top 10? This isn't even a physical product! GameStop says that their research shows that half the DLC they sell is to people that have never bought DLC before. If nothing else, these numbers show that a brick and mortar retailer can move into the digital world without worry.

GameStop Sells 600K Call Of Duty Elite Memberships [Gamasutra]

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Questions Still Swirl Around EA's Origin Bans

Electronic Arts says it is working on "more equitable" rules but in the meantime it appears that a ban from its forums could still leave you locked out of your Origin games.

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Ex-Call of Duty developers form social games
studio U4iA (Online)

post from Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More on 17 November 2011 08:39:32 PM. © Gamezebo: Casual Game Reviews, Previews, Cheats, Tips, Forums, Free Games, and More

Joining the ever-growing ranks of developers making "hardcore" games for the Facebook audience, former Activision developers Dusty Welch and Chris Archer have formed a brand new studio called U4iA.

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