Skyrim definitely has modding tools
For all those who feared Bethesda would forget about the modding community, shush your blasphemy! It’s officially confirmed that Skyrim will have a Creation Kit.
Earlier today Nick Breckon tweeted “For everyone that’s asked me, we’re now confirming that we’ll be releasing modding tools for Skyrim.” Elaborating further on the Bethesda Softworks Forum, Breckon stated: “We’ve always been impressed with what the community has done with our tools. Like the Elder Scrolls Construction Set for Morrowind and Oblivion, we plan to release Creation Kit so you guys can mod Skyrim.”
So with official confirmation, it’s time to start dreaming of what you’ll do with Skyrim’s Creation Kit and have a full 6-month production plan ready for when the tools are finally released.
R.U.S.E receives new orders in Chimera Pack DLC
Ubisoft have announced that the latest DLC pack for their large-scale strategy game R.U.S.E is now available on Steam.
The Chimera Pack contains three new multiplayer maps and three new single-player operations. Ubisoft say that “This new content will provide a change of scenery and breathe new life into both multiplayer and solo skirmishes.” Read on for the details.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution has 54 ways to upgrade yourself
We’ve already figured out that Deus Ex: Human Revolution has 21 different cybernetic augmentations you can upgrade your character Adam Jensen with. But each of those has its own little skill tree of upgrades that can change the way it works. So how many are there in total? When we spoke to the team at Eidos Montreal for the cover feature in the new issue of PC Gamer UK, we asked them. The answer is pretty impressive: “Around 54″.
Producer David Anfossi also gave us an example of how these work.
The Minecraft Experiment, day 22: Last Day in Hell
When I first started playing Minecraft a few months ago, I played with a rule: if I die, I have to delete the entire world. Now I’m trying to get to hell and back. The diary starts here, and this is day 22.
THQ unleash two new Space Marine shots
In an industry where every other rugged, alien-planet-bound solider is known as a space marine, we shouldn’t be excited when it comes to a game called Space Marine. But of course we are, because the Warhammer 40,000 universe has the most awesome power-armoured guys in the business. To wet our appetite for the blood-bath that is Space Marine, THQ have released another two images. Follow us through to see them in all their glory.
Never Alt-Tab again with the free GamesRadar Cheats and Guides app
If you’re stuck in your favourite game you’re faced with a choice. You can quit your game to get hold of a walkthrough online, or Alt-Tab and risk your game crashing horribly as you search for answers. iPhone, iPod and iPad owners now have a third option in the form of the GamesRadar Cheats and Guides app, which gives you access to GamesRadar’s vast library of cheats, tips and walkthroughs on the move.
You can get hold of the app from the Apple iTunes store for the impressive price of absolutely nothing.
Cthulhu Saves The World will arrive on PC if gamers cough up
Xbox Live retro-styled indie RPG Cthulhu Saves The World will arrive on PC if enough cash is donated to the developers.
How to copy your game saves to multiple machines
Annoyed by the way games store their save files in different places all over your PC? Want access to your savegames no matter what PC you’re using? Now there’s a way. Used in combination, the free applications Game Save Manager and Dropbox will allow you to set up your own cloud saving system that backs up your game saves online and gives you access to them on the move.
MMORTS Dawn of Fantasy release date confirmed
Reverie World Studios’ MMORTS Dawn of Fantasy will be released on June 3rd. 505 Games will be publishing.
Set in the world of Mythador, players will be able to wage persistent war and make use of “living economic, trading, development and diplomacy systems”.
University developed StarCraft AI defeats pro players
Some breakthroughs are awesome. Others are downright frightening. We’re unsure how to categorise this latest news that university students have developed an AI system for StarCraft: Brood War that can beat seasoned human players. Read on for details.
Free indie game recreates Halo as an 8-bit shooter
Indie game maker Eric Ruth has recreated Halo as an 8 bit game, complete with bloopy sound effects and pixellated recreations of Master Chief. It’s out now, and is completely free to download and play.
Intel Extreme European Championship to test best StarCraft 2, Counterstrike 1.6 and Quake players
The European leg of the Intel Extreme World Championships is set to kick off tomorrow in Kiev. Three tournaments will pit the best Starcraft 2, Counterstrike 1.6 and Quake players against each other. The winners will gain a place in the Intel Masters V World Championship in Hanover in March, as well as a mighty wad of cash. Read on for details.
The Old Republic will let you respec your Advanced Class
Living in a galaxy far, far away, the last thing you want to do is make the wrong decision when choosing your Advanced Class skills. Thankfully, the chaps at BioWare are ensuring choosing a completely useless ability isn’t the end of the universe.
In a post on the official SWTOR forum, Old Republic lead combat designer Georg Zoeller confirmed that players will be allowed to respec within an Advanced Class. However, when it comes to changing from one Advanced Class to another, things get a bit hazy.
Police Quest games and Zork anthology now available on GOG
Last week Good Old Games became a crime scene. Now we know why. The first four Police Quest games are now available to buy in a convenient bundle, and the Zork Anthology has also been re-released.
Win a free Zork Anthology from GoG.com
We’ve got 10 copies of GoG.com’s Zork Anthology to give away, each of which includes Zork, Zork II, Zork III, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero and Planetfall.
If you do click the link to find out how to enter, you are likely to be eaten by a Grue.
Update: contest closed. Check your email to see if you’re a winner!
