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Splinter Cell: Conviction system requirements of your PC specs
Ubisoft has released the Splinter Cell: Conviction minimum PC specifications required to run the game on your computer.
The latest, highly anticipated first next-gen installment in the long-running Splinter Cell series is scheduled for release on April 13, 2010.
Here are the requirements to run the game on your computer:
Recommended specs:
Supported OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core2 Duo or 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon X2 64
RAM: 1.5 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista, Windows 7
Video Card: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c–compliant video card (512 MB recommended) (see supported list*)
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c–compliant sound card
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c
DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM drive
Hard Drive Space: 10 GB
Peripherals Supported: Mouse, keyboard, headset, 12-button gamepads with analog sticks
Internet Connection: Broadband Internet connection
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 / 7900 / 8 / 9 / GTX series
ATI RADEON X1800 / X1900 / HD 2000 / HD 3000 / HD 4000 / HD 5000 series
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game.
Note: A permanent high speed internet connection and creation of a Ubisoft account are required to play this video game at all times and to unlock exclusive content. Such content may only be unlocked one single time with a unique key. You must be at least 13 to create a Ubisoft account.
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No comments »Battlefield Bad Company 2 PSA: Friends Really Against Grenade Spam
Remember kids, only YOU can prevent random grenade spam!
That’s the message that EA DICE is sending our youth in this funny parody video which pokes fun at the banned Modern Warfare 2 video that had the word “FAGS” in it, rebranding that with a new “campaign” using the slogan “F.R.A.G.S.” . . . i.e.= “Friends Really Against Grenade Spam”.
The official text for the video:
“CC Sabathia and Private Terrence Sweetwater take time to talk about the problem close to all our hearts… random grenades. Together with Friends Really Against Grenade Spam (F.R.A.G.S) and the useful tips in the PSA video we can put an end to the shameful waste of grenades and team play, together.”
Here’s the comedy video.
Mass Effect 2 new Kasumi team member DLC coming up
Kasumi will join your Mass Effect 2 team in the upcoming downloadable content called “Kasumi’s Stolen Memory” which has a release date of April 6, 2010.
Kasumi is the newest and final addition to your Mass Effect team. Not much is known about her though, outside of the fact that “Cerberus has contracted her to assist Commander Shepard in the mission to save mankind”.
Her official bio reads like this:
“The galaxy’s most enigmatic thief Kasumi has enemies everywhere, but only a few could put a face to her name. Not much is known about her, other than Cerberus has contracted her to assist Commander Shepard in the mission to save mankind. In exchange, she requires help with a dangerous heist to infiltrate the vault of a deadly criminal known as Donovan Hook.
Kasumi is master of stealth and eluding her enemies, her unique skills and technical expertise will be a valuable assets to Cerberus and Commander Shepard.”
In order to get her to help you, the player must first assist her in infiltrating the vault of criminal art collector Donovan Hook.
The DLC mission also includes a Locust weapon, a new achievement and other goodies. Also remember that the Firewalker DLC is expected to release sometime this month.
Torchlight 2 being considered by creators
Torchlight 2 is definitely on the radar say the creators of the first game, which has been a major hit.
Torchlight is an action RPG by developer Runic Games, and was released last October to critical acclaim. At the Game Developer’s Conference 2010, Torchlight picked up the award for “Best Debut Game”, for which two of the creators of the title were onhand to accept the award.
Backstage, Kotaku got to talk to them and during the video interview they made it known that there is DEFINITELY consideration for a sequel to their hit game, which was developed by a small team of about 15. Who have now become successful enough to own a REAL studio.
Definitely great to see small games like Torchlight succeeding. I almost bought it several times on Steam myself.
Via Kotaku
Metro 2033 wallpaper
Welcome to our Metro 2033 wallpapers page!
Here we will post images that you can use as desktop wallpapers, both official and otherwise. We will add to this list as we find cool new wallpapers for the game.
To download to your PC computer: Right click on the Image. Select “Set as Background Image.”
To download to your Mac computer: Click Image to Download to Desktop. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences. Click Desktop & Screen Saver. Click “Choose Folder…”.
Below you can find the rest of the Metro 2033 wallpapers.
Click on each thumbnail for the wallpaper size image to pop up.
Metro 2033 codes and achievements list (Xbox 360, PC)
Below you’ll find Metro 2033 cheat codes and an Achievements list for this post-apocalyptic shooter from Ukrainian-based 4A Games. The game itself is based on the Russian novel of the same name by author Dmitry Glukhovsky.
Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth’s surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age.
The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station-Cities struggle for survival, with each other, and the mutant horrors that await outside. You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised Underground. Having never ventured beyond your Metro Station-City limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat. Your journey takes you from the forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to the desolate wastelands above, where your actions will determine the fate of mankind.
Pre-Order Bonus Code for Auto Shotgun
Those who pre-ordered Metro 2033 from GameStop received a nice, exclusive bonus in the form of the Auto Shotgun. The weapon could be downloaded as DLC if you have a voucher with the code that came with your reserved copy of the game. Those who reserved the game through Steam got a free copy of Red Faction: Guerrilla (but did not get the Auto Shotgun).
We’ll add any cheat console codes later, at least if they exist.
Xbox 360 and PC-Steam Achievements List
Earn the Achievement to get the corresponding amount of GamerPoints added to your GamerScore.
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New video game releases week 11, 2010
Here’s the list of this week’s game releases. The most popular titles this week are: God of War III on PS3, Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight on PC, Dragon Age Origins: Awakening on PC, Xbox 360 & PS3, Pokemon HeartGold Version & SoulSilver Version on DS, and Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon on Wii. On the downloadable games front we’ve got the Wii Shop and DSiWare titles Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, Rage of the Gladiator, Zoo Frenzy and more. As well as Perfect Dark on Xbox Live Arcade (updates Wednesday). No word yet on any PlayStation Network nor GameTap Gold games (both update Thursday).
Monday:
101 MiniGolf World – $5 (DSi Shop)
Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs – Fight For Survival – $8 (DSi Shop)
Car Jack Streets – $8 (DSi Shop)
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – $9 (Wii Shop)
Pokemon HeartGold Version (DS)
Pokemon SoulSilver Version (DS)
Rage of the Gladiator – $10 (Wii Shop)
Triple Shot Sports – $5 (Wii Shop)
Zoo Frenzy – $5 (DSi Shop)
Tuesday:
Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight (PC, Steam)
Dead or Alive Paradise (PSP)
Dragon Age Origins: Awakening (Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Steam)
Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon (Wii)
GTI Club: Supermini Festa! (Wii)
God of War III (PS3)
Hall of Fame: Ultimate Hoops Challenge (Wii)
Infinite Space (DS)
Lets Draw! (DS)
Metro 2033 (Xbox 360, PC, Steam)
Mount and Blade: Warband (PC)
Prison Break: The Conspiracy (PC, Xbox 360)
Resonance of Fate (PS3, Xbox 360)
Smart Series: Jaja’s Adventure (Wii)
Sonny With a Chance (DS)
Spectral Force Genesis (DS)
Supreme Commander 2 (Xbox 360)
Sushi Go Round (Wii)
T.A.C. Heroes : Big Red One (DS)
Wings of Prey: WWII Air Combat (PC)
Wednesday:
Perfect Dark – $10 (Xbox Live Arcade)
Gaming News you might’ve missed in week 10: GDC Awards winners
Machima.com’s Inside Gaming covers game news you might’ve missed last week. They do it in a nice, brief video format. The Dead Pixel details the latest news, reviews, and trailers in his own irreverent style.
In week 10, 2010, the Game Developers Conference 2010 took place. At this year’s GDC Awards show Machinima got a backstage pass and had a chance to interview some of the winners. Which just so happened to include the greats like Naughty Dog, Penny Arcade, John Carmack, and even Gabe Newell. Well worth watching this through to the very end. 
Here’s a list of all the nominees and winners (bolded) from the GDC event…
2010 Game Developer Choice Awards
Game Of The Year:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Dragon Age: Origins (BioWare)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Rocksteady Studios)
Demon’s Souls (From Software)
Assassin’s Creed II (Ubisoft Montreal)
Best Game Design:
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Rocksteady Studios)
Assassin’s Creed II (Ubisoft Montreal)
Flower (Thatgamecompany)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Plants Vs. Zombies (PopCap)
Best Visual Art:
Borderlands (Gearbox Software)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Assassin’s Creed II (Ubisoft Montreal)
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Infinity Ward)
Flower (Thatgamecompany)
Best Technology:
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Infinity Ward)
Red Faction: Guerrilla (Volition)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Killzone 2 (Guerrilla Games)
Assassin’s Creed II (Ubisoft Montreal)
Best Writing:
Brutal Legend (Double Fine Productions)
Batman: Arkham Asylum (Rocksteady Studios)
Dragon Age: Origins (BioWare)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Halo 3: ODST (Bungie)
Best Audio:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Dragon Age: Origins (BioWare)
Rock Band: The Beatles (Harmonix)
Flower (Thatgamecompany)
Brutal Legend (Double Fine Productions)
Innovation:
Scribblenauts (5th Cell)
Flower (Thatgamecompany)
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Naughty Dog)
Plants Vs. Zombies (PopCap)
Demon’s Souls (From Software)
Best Debut:
The Maw (Twisted Pixel)
League Of Legends (Riot Games)
Spider: The Secret Of Bryce Manor (Tiger Style)
Torchlight (Runic Games)
Zeno Clash (ACE Team)
Best Downloadable Game:
Plants Vs. Zombies (PopCap)
Trials HD (RedLynx)
PixelJunk Shooter (Q Games)
Shadow Complex (Chair Entertainment)
Flower (Thatgamecompany)
Best New Social/Online Game:
Restaurant City (Playfish)
Farmville (Zynga)
Dungeon Fighter Online (Neople/Nexon)
Free Realms (Sony Online Entertainment San Diego)
Bejeweled Blitz (PopCap)
Best Handheld Game:
Scribblenauts (5th Cell)
Flight Control (Firemint)
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Rockstar Leeds/Rockstar North)
Spider: The Secret Of Bryce Manor (Tiger Style)
Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Nintendo EAD)
Special Honors:
Lifetime Achievement Award: John Carmack
Pioneer Award: Gabe Newell
Ambassador Award: Penny Arcade Trio
2010 Independent Games Festival Awards
Seumas McNally Grand Prize:
Joe Danger (Hello Games)
Monaco (Pocketwatch Games)
Rocketbirds: Revolution! (Ratloop Asia)
Trauma (Krystian Majewski)
Super Meat Boy! (Team Meat)
Excellence In Visual Art:
Shank (Klei Entertainment)
Owlboy (D-Pad Studios)
Trauma (Krystian Majewski)
Limbo (Playdead)
Rocketbirds: Revolution! (Ratloop Asia)
Excellence In Design:
Miegakure (Marc Ten Bosch)
Star Guard (Sparky)
AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! — A Reckless Disregard For Gravity (Dejobaan Games)
Monaco (Pocketwatch Games)
Cogs (Lazy 8 Studios)
Excellence In Audio:
Super Meat Boy! (Team Meat)
Shatter (Sidhe)
Closure (Closure Team)
Rocketbirds: Revolution! (Ratloop Asia)
Trauma (Krystian Majewski)
Technical Excellence:
Closure (Closure Team)
Limbo (Playdead)
Heroes Of Newerth (S2 Games)
Joe Danger (Hello Games)
Vessel (Strange Loop Games)
Nuovo Award:
Today I Die (Daniel Benmergui)
A Slow Year (Ian Bogost)
Tuning (Cactus)
Closure (Closure Team)
Enviro-Bear 2000 (Justin Smith)
Audience Award:
Heroes of Newerth
Direct to Drive Award:
Max & The Magic Marker
Games Weather Report of Week 10, 2010
What were the best-selling games in America, Japan, and Europe the past week? Thanks to Amazon online sales data here are the games that are the hottest. Think of it as a games weather report.
What follows is a listing of the Top 10 bestsellers per region, for all systems combined.
North America’s Top 10 Games:
1. Pokemon SoulSilver Version (DS)
2. Pokemon HeartGold Version (DS)
3. Final Fantasy XIII (PS3)
4. Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City (Xbox 360)
5. Just Dance (Wii)
6. New Super Mario Bros. (Wii)
7. Final Fantasy XIII (Xbox 360)
8. Wii Sports Resort with Wii MotionPlus Accessory (Wii)
9. Heavy Rain (PS3)
10. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Xbox 360)
Japan’s Top 10 Games:
1. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Xbox 360)
2. Pokemon Ranger: Path of Light (DS)
3. Tomodachi [Friend/Mii] Collection (DS)
4. Wii Fit Plus – Set with Wii Balance Board (Wii)
5. New Super Mario Bros. (Wii)
6. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PS3)
7. Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 4 – Eyes of God and the Devil (DS)
8. Demon’s Souls – The Best of PlayStation 3 (PS3)
9. Yuusha no Kuse ni Namaikida Or 3D aka Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman 3D (PSP)
10. Dynasty Warriors Multi Raid 2 (PSP)
Europe’s Top 10 Games:
1. Just Dance (Wii)
2. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Xbox 360)
3. Heavy Rain (PS3)
4. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PS3)
5. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC)
6. New Super Mario Brothers (Wii)
7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360)
8. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3)
9. BioShock 2 (Xbox 360)
10. Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising (PC)
To recap the top games per system: Final Fantasy XIII makes a strong debut on the PS3 chart. Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City returns on the Xbox 360. Just Dance once again moves to the top spot on the Wii chart. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 stays #1 on the PC chart. Pokemon SoulSilver Version & Pokemon HeartGold Version debut high on the DS chart. Kingdom Hearts – Greatest Hits returns on the PS2 chart. And lastly, God of War Chains of Olympus – Greatest Hits returns on the PSP chart.
Sales data collected from Amazon’s US, JPN (PC) & UK / DE / FR websites.
OnLive release date is June 17, 2010, at a price of $15 per month
OnLive will be released on June 17th in streaming Internet form at a cost of $15 dollars a month, announced company CEO Steve Perlman at GDC 2010. This marks exactly one year after OnLive was announced at GDC 2009.
The date above is when the service will officially go live, via a downloadable application/plug-in for both Windows and Mac (as well as some Smartphones) that allows you to play the highest-end PC games directly in your browser as-is. The launch will be limited to the lower 48 states in the USA (so Hawaii and Alaskan gamers, as well as those in Canada or Mexico, will be out of luck for now) and international dates have yet to be announced.
The Micro Console will be launched at a later date. With this small, physical piece of hardware, gamers can actually hook the OnLive gaming system up to any TV and then, with an Ethernet cable plugged in, you can play high-end PC games using the OnLive Cloud service directly on your TV. Alternatively, you can simply play on your computer with the application and monthly fee on June 17th.
However once you have paid the $15 monthly fee to sign up for the service and downloaded the application, you will then need to pay an additional price to download individual games (which, when you think about it, isn’t much different than Xbox Live). Although you can demo them first or simply “rent” them, and you will have access to all the community features like your profile, friends list, Brag Clips gallery, etc. by signing up.
Additionally, the first 25,000 people who sign up for the service via the OnLive web-site will get their first three months of OnLive service FREE. Multi-month pricing and other promotions will also be revealed as the launch date nears.
Publishers signed-on to make their games available via OnLive include Electronic Arts, Take-Two, THQ, Ubisoft, Epic, Atari, Codemasters, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Games confirmed for the service include:
1. Assassins Creed 2
2. Mass Effect 2
3. Borderlands
4. Metro 2033
5. Dragon Age: Origins
6. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Once the service has launched, OnLive will continue to be updated for the future. Starting in 2011, high-definition 1080p games running at 60 Frames-Per-Second will become available. And then of course, it will slowly be rolled out in other territories.
If you know nothing about OnLive, watch this video which explains it. You can also see a list of additional games that may or may not be supported.
