Deus Ex: Human Revolution $28.80 + $5 Credit

I normally do not post about game deals, but this is one of those games I have been looking forward to for years. This is a pretty awesome deal if you are like me and are sure you will be buying this game.

Green Man Gaming is offering Deus Ex: Human Revolution for pre-order for $35.99. If you use the coupon FACEB-JULY3-20PEC at checkout, it will bring the game to $28.80.

In addition, if you use the link below, you will get an addition $5 store credit. Not a bad deal at all.

If you are asking yourself what Green Man Gaming is, no worries, they have been around for a good while. Plus, the game uses Steamworks, which means it will automatically activate on your Steam account.

Use this link to get the store credit: http://www.greenmangaming.com/?gmgr=baqugete

Bioshock Infinite E3 Demo

Everyone was talking about Bioshock Infinite during this year’s E3 Expo, mostly due to the amazing demo they were showing behind closed doors to press. It took them a while to get around to it, but they have finally released a video of that demo to the public. Take a look at the extremely impressive video below:

Planetside 2 Revealed

So the Planetside 2 website has gone live with a new trailer and it looks… sorta bad. I am not a fan of the art style at all, and the shooting looks terrible. Hopefully the future videos they release look a lot better then this unimpressive first trailer.

They have also posted a FAQ:

What is PlanetSide® 2?

PlanetSide 2 is a Massively Multiplayer first person shooter that delivers truly epic, massive combat on a scale never before seen in stunning, breathtaking detail. Battles take place not between dozens of troops, but thousands; with air and ground vehicles slugging it out alongside squads of troops. Whether in open fields, tightly-packed urban centers or enormous structures, winning requires strategic teamwork and a quick trigger finger.

Is PlanetSide 2 an MMO?

Yes. PlanetSide 2 is an MMO FPS set in an online persistent world where the war wages non-stop and the balance of power shifts with every base and territory captured and lost. Players will be able to unlock diverse combat roles by advancing through the deep skill trees, including several classic roles from PlanetSide. As players unlock new roles, they can switch between them at will.

What are the three factions you can choose from in PlanetSide 2?

Terran Republic – An authoritarian government that leverages military might to maintain strict control over the colonial citizens. The Terran Republic is obsessed with the preservation of law and order and are thus seen by some to be an oppressive and dictatorial force, but many view the TR as the only hope for lasting security on Auraxis.

New Conglomerate – Rebels, freedom fighters or terrorists? The New Conglomerate operates as a loosely organized band of dissidents, vehemently opposed to the stranglehold that the Terran Republic has on Auraxis. Led by an unusual quorum of outcasts, industry titans, pirates and former military leaders, the New Conglomerate is unwavering and prepared to achieve their goals by any means necessary.

Vanu Sovereignty – Vanu has taught that only through technology can humanity evolve it’s next state of existence. The Vanu Sovereignty is extremely advanced, employing powerful alien technology on the battlefield. Their singular purpose is to uncover the secrets hidden away in ancient artifacts scattered over the surface of Auraxis and they will annihilate anyone who interferes.

Will there be vehicle-based combat in PlanetSide 2?

Absolutely – There are many different types of air and land based vehicles that all work together carefully.

What is the business model for Planetside 2?

We will have more information on this in the months ahead. Sign up to receive our email updates and like us on Facebook to be in the know.

When will PlanetSide 2 go live?

We will have more information on this in the months ahead. Sign up to receive our email updates and like us on Facebook to be in the know.

Will there be a Beta?

Yes. We will ensure that PlanetSide players will be among the first in. Sign up to receive our email updates and like us on Facebook to be in the know. Also, if you played awhile ago it would be a good idea to make sure that your Station Account has your most recent email address. Go to www.soe.com and click My Account.

The fact that they are not discussing the business model yet also makes me worry we are going to get a free-to-play MMO, which I have no interest in for Planetside. I am not looking to buy individual weapons and gear in a first person shooter.

The Legacy of id Part I

The creators of the first-person shooter reflect on the origins and developments of id Software leading up to their next game: Rage.

Tribes Open Call 3 Map Pack

Wow, a new map pack for Starsiege Tribes. The game is over 12 years old and people are still creating content for it. These maps use a lot of custom assets, so if you want to play them you need to download the correct version. One pack is for Tribes 1.3, while the other is for Tribes 1.4.

READ THE README AND ENJOY!

FOR THOSE UNWILLING TO READ THE README:

1. New skies – Included in the 1.4 versions of the maps are new skies. These will overwrite any skies you already have installed. If you do not want these new skies, DON’T UNZIP THE INCLUDED base FOLDER. Only unzip the opencall3 folder.

2. console.cs – Tribes 1.4 includes a file named ‘console.cs’ which handles the startup sequence of the game. You can use the console.cs included in the Open Call download, BUT ANY CHANGES YOU’VE MADE TO YOUR CONSOLE.CS WILL BE LOST. If you wish to preserve your console.cs but still use these new maps, you must add the following lines to it:


%resultPath = %resultPath @ "opencall3;";
%resultPath = %resultPath @ "opencall3/missions;";


Open your console.cs and scroll down until you see similar entries for dox, open call 2, etc. Paste the above lines at the end of that list.

Download:

• Open Call 3 Map Pack For Tribes 1.30 (4.74 MB)
• Open Call 3 Map Pack For Tribes 1.40 (21.7 MB)