In this installment the developers from Piranha Bytes speak about the new animation system that was created for Risen 2:
- Why the old animation system was completely replaced and what that meant for development
- That two to three thousand new animations had to be created especially for Risen 2
- How different combat animations are combined to create a combo attack
- and that Risen 2 features full face animations for the first time in a Piranha Bytes game.

The second entry in the Witcher saga is characterized by an incredibly gripping, mature and challenging non-linear plot. In addition, the new combat system is even smoother and guarantees a greater variety of tactical possibilities.

The game is built upon completely new technology, designed from scratch by CD Projekt RED to develop role-playing games with non-linear plot. The new technology also delivers beautiful visuals, transporting players to one of the most vivid RPG universes ever.

Get a sneak peek into the glitz and glamour of The Sims 3 Showtime in this all-new producer walk through video featuring Senior Designer Aaron Conners and Associate Producer Brittany Henry. Aaron and Brittany will take you behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the new active careers that allow your Sims to advance from humble beginnings to superstardom as singers, magicians or acrobats. They will also give you a tour of the new world of Starlight Shores, along with the variety of venues, outfits and objects that your Sims will unlock along their rise to fame. This video also provides a glimpse at SimPort, a new way to earn badges and get in-game rewards by sending your Sims to perform in your friends’ games and having their Sims perform in your game.  
 

NeverDead is a third-person action title set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe of the near-future where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures span a vast city landscape. Players wield a unique butterfly design-inspired sword and an arsenal of guns, which are used to decimate waves of unholy enemies, and can rebuild their battle-weary body by collecting and repairing any lost limbs, and reattaching them.

2KTV interviews Sheldon Carter, Seth Olshfski and Mathieu Bérubé about the characters of Vendettas in The Darkness II.

Players will be traveling to the distant realm of Morai to determine the source of a terrifying new threat. Players can expect new quests, gear, maps, and powerful new high-level skills.

A fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping first person shooter based in a futuristic urban warzone and sequel to Zombie Studio's Blacklight: Tango Down.

Reinforcements are coming to the American TD line! Get prepared for massive, 360 degree destruction!

Team Assault is a 3D turn-based tactical game in which players fight at squad level. Players must utilise the battlefield to take advantage of terrain, and optimise every move to achieve all mission objectives. The combat system is fast and dynamic, capturing the thrill of battle.

Hero Mode X puts players in control of one of two new playable characters: the electricity-equipped alien "Xeno", or the dual kukri-wielding Commando. The update also packs 6 new weapons and 3 new ribbons to earn for your player profile, in addition to a variety of new equipment items.

The first expansion to Victoria 2 focuses on American Civil War era and enhances the political and economical aspects of the game. Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century.

Pre-ordering TERA grants players access to every beta session before launch, and a whole range of other benefits.

    Access to head start - Access to the game five days before the launch on the 3rd of May 2012.
    CBT & OBT access – Access to closed & open beta tests of TERA in Europe
    Name reservation – Before the actual head start, players will be able to create a character and reserve their favorite character name.
    Special Items: These vary depending which retailer players chose to purchase from.

Created by the award-winning team behind Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2, the game will feature cutting-edge technology, prototype high-tech weaponry, and state-of-the-art single-player and multiplayer modes.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will go beyond the core Ghost Recon franchise and deliver a fresh gameplay experience, with an unparalleled level of quality that will excite long-time fans and newcomers alike.

A nostalgic throwback to comedy games like The Secret of Monkey Island with the feel and pacing of a Saturday morning cartoon, Da New Guys: Day of the Jackass is a point-and-click adventure with humorous dialogue, clever puzzles, and a quirky art style. Under somewhat sketchy circumstances, Brain -- a member of Da New Guys wrestling trio and the worst brawler in Wrestle Zone history -- has won the title belt. (Not even his teammates Simon and Defender can believe it!) When an angry mob shows up to protest, Brain and the precious belt end up kidnapped. Now it's up to wrestling's most eclectic team to get their buddy back and defend his unlikely title -- not to mention Da New Guys' Wrestle Zone reputation.

http://www.danewguys.com/

The Kinect for Windows SDK enables developers to create applications that support gesture and voice recognition, using Kinect sensor technology on computers running Windows 7, Windows Embedded Standard 7, and Windows 8 Developer Preview (desktop applications only).

This video brings us to the troubled waterside town of Riverspring and Sarwyck Keep, the home of its ruling family. A vacant lordship and civil unrest greet Alester Sarwyck, one of the game's two main characters, as he returns home after a fifteen-year self-imposed exile. He arrives as the town mourns the passing of his father, the elder Lord Sarwyck, forcing Alester to consider reclaiming rule of Riverspring and restoring order to his lordship.

The township of Riverspring will be one of the many places the 2 heroes of the game -- Mors, sworn brother of the Night's Watch, and Alester, the Red Priest -- will have to explore but also to fight through. From King's Landing and Red Keep to the Wall, an Epic quest awaits our heroes, guided by revenge, loyalty, honor, and family, along a twisting plot filled with betrayal and violence.

Rayman 3 HD -- March 21st 2012 on XBLA and PSN!

From the people who brought you Beyond Good & Evil HD comes a classic adventure upgraded for the next generation: new look, remastered sounds; totally Rayman! Fight, fly, swim, through the craziest chapter of the Rayman adventure -- all in HD!

The MMO-FO video series, starring mixed martial arts legend Bas Rutten, brings the concept of action combat to life as only Bas can.

The game is available now on Xbox Live Indie Games. The game will be at a discount, for only 80 Microsoft Points, until the 3rd of March!

For more information about the game, visit www.ninedotsstudio.com

The song is Dragon's Breath Chili by Jaryd Fontana AKA Slug-Salt. It's on newgrounds and can be listened to and even downloaded for free:
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/91423
Thanks again for the music!

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