WIN Razer’s entire set of Dragon Age 2 gear! (US only)
UPDATE: A champion has been chosen! Congrats to the insanely-fortunate winner, Adam Summers. If you see someone walking the streets decked out in chainmail and swinging a Dragon Age 2 DeathAdder mouse like a mace, you’ll know that Summers has hit the scene. Thanks to everyone that entered!
Heroism demands heroic gear. The Champion of Kirkwall doesn’t lunge into a line of mad-evil Darkspawn with his mom’s Dell ergonomic keyboard; Hawke can’t clean-cut Ogres on a laptop trackpad.
We’ve partnered with one of PC gaming’s best blacksmiths, Razer, to secure their full set of Dragon Age 2 peripherals and equipment–a branded DeathAdder mouse, BlackWidow keyboard, gaming mat, controller and messenger bag. Using these items simultaneously confers bonuses to nerdery that we can’t possibly quantify.
To have a crack at this cache of epic gear–a combined value of more than $385–all you need to do is “Like” PC Gamer on Facebook and, separately, comment on the respective contest post on Facebook here. We’ll select one random, yet unbelievably lucky winner on Friday.
The 100 game giveaway! (US only)
Observe, if you will, our Facebook page. As of this writing, we count 92,271 intrepid souls among our fans–a number that grows, inexorably, with every passing day. Our forces grow stronger even as I write this, and when we top 100,000 fans, our army shall be unstoppable.
In order to hasten the advancement of our forces and to reward the courageous and forward-thinking fans who have made us the number one source of news in the whole world devoted exclusively to the great wonder that is PC gaming, I, Logan Decker, decree that we shall give away 100 games this week. That’s 20 per day, in a different genre each day, every day of the week through Friday.
World of Tanks Giveaway
UPDATE: We had a slight problem getting our codes so there will be a delay in getting those out. Good news is that we are now expecting 100 codes instead of just 21!
World of Tanks will be released tomorrow! When we heard this news, we immediately imagined ourselves dispensing indiscriminate tank justice. You shouldn’t be afraid to enter this free-to-play war either because zombie General Patton himself visited us today and gave us 21 starter packs that we will disperse to our fans. If you’d like to be one of the fortunate 21, and not end up as a flame broiled tank commander, read on for your chance to win.
And in other PC gaming news…
There are a few ways to get off to a good start on a Monday morning. Surfing, low gravity jumping are a few of those activities, and we had them all in our look at some of the best and most bonkers Counter-Strike: Source maps.
After that we took a break with some exciting news on Mass Effect 3, some gorgeous Portal 2 artwork and an incredible game of StarCraft 2. After all that, we were left with a series of exciting rumours. There are whispers of new Fallout: New Vegas DLC, allusions to another Dead Rising game, and some softly spoken words on a possible Mass Effect MMO in the future. You’ll find them all below, in your daily hit of PC gaming news.
Operation Flashpoint: Red River trailer shows co-op
NEW. TRAILER. FRONT. CENTRE. The latest Operation Flashpoint: Red River video gives us some good old fashioned in-game footage, full of military man-blasting and barked tactical commands. For more on the classes and weapons we’ll be playing with when the game comes out on April 26, have a look at our Operation Flashpoint: Red River preview.
Rift world event extended, loot bonuses added
An apocalyptic world event was triggered by patch 1.1 to Rift a couple of weeks ago. The event was set to enter phase two last weekend, but this has now been pushed back to April 16 thanks to some problems with the European servers. Massively noticed the delay announcement, which was made on the Rift forums. To compensate for the delay, participating in the event will now earn players more prizes that can be spent at world event vendors. The selection of rewards sold by these vendors will also be increased. More loot for everyone!
Watch this Starcraft 2 game NOW
Fans of e-Sports rejoice! We’ve got lots of exclusive coverage coming up in the next few months. Keep your eyes on the site for updates. But, just to get you prepared, here’s a teaser: one of the best Starcraft 2 matches we’ve ever seen.
Great sporting moments are also great human moments. Tears, incredible fightbacks, and skin-of-the-teeth survival in the face of overwhelming odds – this Starcraft 2 match, from the semi-finals of the GSL’s World Championship, has it all and then some.
Best of all, it’s free to watch. But fair warning: the World Championship has now finished, and if you haven’t watched past the quarter-final stage and want to avoid spoilers, don’t click through. If you’re up for some incredible action, though, join us through the link.
Bioshock Infinite compo wants to put your name in the game
Several characters and institutions in Bioshock, like Sinclair Spirits and Robertson’s Tobaccoria, were named after the writers and developers who made the game. Irrational want to do something similar for Bioshock Infinite, except this time they want to use names from their community. Blue’s News spotted the compo on the Irrational blog, where Irrational say “we’re giving one of you the chance to become immortalized within the world of Columbia! You could end up as the namesake of a building, a character, a business–whatever our artists come up with. It’s the ultimate bragging rights.”
To enter, all you have to do is enter your name and email address into the form on the Irrational blog post linked to above. The winner will be notified by email, and their name will find their way into Irrational’s skyborne sequel. Check out our Bioshock Infinite preview, and the first trailer for more on the game.
Portal 2 concept art shows extraordinary visions of Aperture Science
Valve’s ongoing potato sack ARG has turned up a treasure trove of Portal 2 concept art. As well as a number of alternative designs for Chell, there are also more than 20 designs for a Portal 2 front cover, varying from bizarre to inspired. Each artist brings their own vision of Aperture Science, leading to some weird and wonderful works of art. You’ll find a few of our favourites below.
Mass Effect 3 plot and combat details arrive
More pearls of Mass Effect 3 knowledge have dropped form the latest issue of Game Informer. There’s news on Mass Effect 3′s updated combat, and some spoilery plot details. If you don’t want to know anything about Mass Effect 3′s story, steer clear. Otherwise, here’s the latest on Shepard’s latest mission to save the universe.
Battlefield 3 screens show in-game scenes and storyboard sketches
The latest Battlefield 3 screens give us a mixture high-res shots from the recent series of Fault Line videos, and some development images showing off the game’s lighting and destructibility systems. There’s a four-part image showing a building collapse, before and after shots of an alleyway lit with Frostbite 2′s stunning lighting tech, and even a few storyboard images. You’ll find all of the shots embedded below.
10 essential Counter Strike: Source maps
A lot of Counter Strike: Source games take place every day. In fact, it’s still the second most popular title on Steam (coming in just after the original Counterstrike). You can understand why some players might be hungry for a little variety. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most inventive and fun user-made maps around.
The Sunday Video Pwn
Two new Duke Nukem trailers hit the web this week. One covers the history of one of PC gaming’s most recognisable characters, but it’s the above video that had me scratching my chin the most. Duke Nukem Forever is actually going to get released, which is great, but I cant help but feel that Gearbox are pushing just a little too hard. The above trailer is amusing, but I can’t shake the awkward feeling of misogyny that seems to ooze from it. Is pixelated pornography a step too far, or is it just harmless fun? Debate in the comments.
WoW player reaches level 85 without killing a single mob
If you’ve ever played World of Warcraft, it’s likely that you thought some stretches were too grind-heavy. (Granted, the WoW grind is minuscule compared to traditional/Korean MMOs.) Now, take that boredom and impatience you felt during that grind, and multiply it times a billion. That’s what us lesser beings would feel when leveling an alt strictly through Herbalism and Mining—but Everbloom is so much more. Come delve into the mind of the Night Elf druid that’s a patience demigod.
Tactical Intervention beta to hit Europe in May
Tactical Intervention has had a lengthy development schedule, but European players will soon be able to try out the promising-looking shooter this Summer, starting May 6.
The game is developed by Counter-Strike co-creator Minh Le, and features Terrorist v Counter-Terrorist team play but with a few added features, such as helicopter repelling and human-shield taking. The game had a US closed beta last year, but its conclusion did not lead to the game’s release. Interested players can sign up for the European closed beta at the game’s official website.
[via Big Download]
