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  • ‘Metro Redux’ Confirmed For PS4 and Xbox One

    Earlier this week rumors surfaced that publisher Deep Silver will be porting its Metro games to the newest generation of consoles. The publisher today confirmed that the Metro Redux project is real.

    The Metro Redux rumors began when leaked marketing images appeared on an Italian gaming website. One of the images showed package art for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the game. Another showed what appears to be the contents of the bundle, including an updated Metro 2033 Redux game and an upgraded port of Metro: Last Light.

    While most publishers would brush aside such leaks with short “no comment,” Deep Silver has instead decided to address the issue head-on. In a statement released today and addressed to “the Metro fans – past; present; and future,” the publisher has confirmed that Metro Redux is real and that it “never made any secret of 4A’s desire to bring Metro to the latest generation of console hardware.” From the statement:

    Metro Redux. You may have heard of it… even though you probably shouldn’t have!

    We could issue a ‘We do not comment on rumour and speculation’ statement and pretend this never happened. They’re pretty boring to read. They’re also pretty boring to write.

    So we’re going to comment on rumour and speculation instead.

    As part of the statement Deep Silver emphasized that the leaked marketing materials seen in the images this week come from outdated internal presentations. Though the images do contain “some nuggets of truth,” they also contain, according to Deep Silver, “a lot of hypothetical ideas and place holder material.” As proof the publisher points out that the box art seen in the images is taken from the Russian edition of the Metro 2033 novel.

    Though the cat is now out of the bag, Deep Silver still isn’t ready to release all of the info on Metro Redux. The publisher has stated that an official unveiling will take place sometime before this year’s E3 conference, which is scheduled to begin on June 10.

  • Outlast Free On PS4 Next Month For Plus Members

    Every month, Sony serves up a number of free games for PlayStation Plus members. January was a touch act to follow with great games like BioShock Infinite and Brothers going free on the PS3, but it looks like February might be even better.

    Sony unveiled this morning that Outlast – the indie horror title that scared PC gamers in 2013 – will be going free on the PS4 at launch in February for Plus members. Outlast is only the fourth free game to hit PS Plus on the PlayStation 4, but it may be the most “next-gen” game thus far outside of Resogun.

    For PS3 owners, they can look forward to a trifecta of excellent games – Metro: Last Light, Payday 2 and Remember Me. Metro: Last Light is the sequel to 4A Games’ excellent Metro 2033. The original game was never available on the PS3, but gamers who only have a PS3 won’t be lost as the game’s opening does an admirable job of catching players up on the plot.

    Payday 2 is the popular co-op shooter that has four players taking on the role of bank robbers as they attempt to get away with the perfect heist. The console versions of the title haven’t been supported as well as the PC version, but it should still be a fun time for those looking for a good co-op game.

    Finally, Remember Me is a new IP from Capcom that features a near future Paris, combat with customizable combos and a memory manipulation mechanic that makes the game worthwhile.

    As for PlayStation Vita, fans of the handheld will get Modnation Racers Road Trip and Street Fighter X Tekken in February.

    Here’s a short preview of all the games in February’s update:

    Image via TheDufase19089/YouTube

  • Need More Metro: Last Light? You Might Want To Try The New Faction Pack DLC

    Metro: Last Light is easily one of the best games to be released this year. Much like its predecessor, it proved that there’s still some life left in the first person shooter genre. The only downside to the whole affair is that you might feel that the game is too short. That’s where DLC comes in.

    On Tuesday, Deep Silver released the Faction Pack DLC for Metro: Last Light. It contains three campaign missions that casts players into the roles of three different characters from across the three factions of the metro – the Rangers, the Communists and the Nazis.

    The Faction Pack is only the first of four planned DLC packs for Metro: Last Light. The other three are named Tower, Developers and Chronicles. It’s not yet known what they entail, but you can buy all four packs now for a discounted price as part of the Season Pass.

    The Faction Pack for Metro: Last Light is now available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

  • Metro: Last Light Trailer Introduces New Companion Character

    Metro 2033 introduced gamers to a large and varied cast of characters when it came out in 2010. Its sequel – Metro: Last Light – will bring back a number of those characters while introducing a new set of companions that series protagonist Artyom will encounter throughout his journey.

    Anna, the Spartan Order of Rangers’ top sniper and daughter of their uncompromising leader Miller, talks about the hope of the survivors that rests on Artyom’s shoulders. Will he be able to lead humanity to salvation, and find personal redemption in the tunnels of the Metro?

    Metro: Last Light launches across Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on May 14.

  • Learn How To Use The Weapons Of Metro: Last Light

    Metro: Last Light, sequel to Metro 2033, is quickly approaching its mid-May release date. Until then, the developers are equipping players with the knowledge necessary to survive the post-apocalyptic wastelands of Moscow.

    The first two ranger survival episodes covered the human factions and the monsters that thrive in the metro and the surface. Now you’ll learn how to put them down with the weaponry available to players. It also delves into one of the most interesting portions of Metro’s universe – the bullet-driven economy.

    Metro: Last Light will launch across the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 14.

  • Here’s Some Survival Tips For Metro: Last Light

    Here’s Some Survival Tips For Metro: Last Light

    Metro 2033 taught me one thing – post-apocalyptic Moscow is a dangerous place. Aside from mutated monsters and neo-nazis, players also had to contend with malicious spirits of the dead and those weird ooze blobs that killed framerates the world over.

    In Metro: Last Light, it doesn’t look like things have gotten any better. In fact, things may have gotten worse. To help you survive in this environment, the developers at 4A Games have thrown together a couple of videos with survival tips.

    The first explores the different factions of the Metro and the areas they inhabit:

    The second explores the different enemies – both human and mutant – that players will encounter:

    Metro: Last Light launches across the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 14.

  • Metro Last Light Trailer Explores The Depravity Of Man

    Metro 2033 is one of the best shooters of the past five years. It was a delight to learn last year that the game was getting a sequel. The uncertainty surrounding the game’s former publisher – THQ – was a little unnerving though. Thankfully, Metro Last Light found a home at Deep Silver, and will be released later this year.

    The first trailer under the game’s new publisher was released today, and it shows more of the world players will be exposed to in Last Light. In short, it looks like more of the drab, depressing environments of the first game, but that’s only a good thing. Metro 2033 excelled in selling its atmosphere and Last Light looks to continue in its footsteps.

    Metro Last Light will be launching on May 14 across the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

  • Metro: Last Light Delayed Yet Again, Releases on May 17

    When THQ entered bankruptcy and auctioned off its game properties and studios piecemeal it wasn’t certain that all of the projects would survive. In particular, it was odd to see the Metro series land in the hands of Koch Media, the parent company of Dead Island publisher Deep Silver.

    Today, some good news has come for Metro fans.

    Deep Silver has announced that Metro: Last Light will be released before summer. The game will be released in North America on May 14 and in Europe on May 17. Last Light will be available for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

    The game had already been delayed twice, and its most recent release date was sometime in March 2013.

    “The new release date is the ideal way to strike the balance between bringing the best out of Metro: Last Light and not keep the fans waiting longer than necessary.” , said Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of Koch Media. “We won’t leave that time unexploited and will work closely together with 4A Games to make the game even better. It will receive all the attention it deserves.”

    Over on the Metro Facebook page, the game’s developers have promised to use their extra time to give the game a “final layer of polish.” They have also stated that pre-order details are being worked out and will hopefully be announced “soon.”

  • THQ, Publisher Of Saints Row, Files For Bankruptcy

    After a successful run with the Humble Bundle and a few solid releases this year, it looked like troubled publisher THQ could stay on top of things. That assumption may have been too optimistic as the company has just filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.

    THQ announced today that it has secured an asset purchase agreement with the Clearlake Capital Group as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. The asset sale, which includes the publisher’s owned studios and current games, will allow the publisher to “shed certain legacy obligations and emerge with stronger financial backing of a new owner with substantial experience in software and technology.”

    “The sale and filing are necessary next steps to complete THQ’s transformation and position the company for the future, as we remain confident in our existing pipeline of games, the strength of our studios and THQ’s deep bench of talent,” said Brian Farrell, Chairman and CEO of THQ. “We are grateful to our outstanding team of employees, partners and suppliers who have worked with us through this transition. We are pleased to have attracted a strong financial partner for our business, and we hope to complete the sale swiftly to make the process as seamless as possible.”

    So, what does this mean for the games that THQ is currently working on like Metro: Last Light and South Park: The Stick of Truth? All games and studios are going to remain as is while THQ transfers ownership to whoever this new mystery investor is. Unless the courts do something out of the ordinary, THQ won’t have to lay off any employees and all games will continue in development as planned.

    THQ’s president, Jason Rubin, reiterates that there’s nothing to worry about and that filing bankruptcy won’t impact day to day operations:

    “We have incredible, creative talent here at THQ. We look forward to partnering with experienced investors for a new start as we will continue to use our intellectual property assets to develop high-quality core games, create new franchise titles, and drive demand through both traditional and digital channels.”

    In short, THQ fans have nothing to worry about at this juncture. The publisher will keep making games, and highly anticipated titles like Metro: Last Light are still on schedule. The only real difference is that we no longer have to see reports every week of how little THQ’s stock is worth.

  • Metro: Last Light Gets Pre-Order Bonuses, PS3 Digital Exclusives

    Earlier this week, THQ and 4A Games released a fairly dark trailer to promote the upcoming Metro: Last Light. If the game’s tone can manage to match that of the trailer, the new Metro game will be quite a moody experience.

    Today, THQ confirmed that Last Light, like every other title these days, will be getting pre-order bonuses. Gamers who pre-order the game will automatically getting the Limited Edition version of the game for the same $60 price. Limited Edition is the version of Last Light that will be sold initially, so a pre-order isn’t necessary, but is sufficient, to get the extra content.

    The Limited Edition will include “Ranger Mode” difficulty – an harder mode where players are more easily killed but do extra (realistic) damage with their weapons. Also, players will get access to the modified AKS-74U assault rifle and extra “military-grade” bullets that do more damage, but also serve as the game’s currency.

    Over on the PlayStation Blog, THQ also announced that PlayStation 3 owners will get their own, exclusive pre-order bonuses. Gamers who purchase the digital edition of Metro: Last Light through the PlayStation network will get a PlayStation 3 theme and a free copy of THQ’s Homefront.

    Also, anyone can still grab a free copy of the PC version of the original Metro 2033 by “Liking” the Metro Facebook page.

  • Metro: Last Light Trailer Forsakes God

    Metro: Last Light Trailer Forsakes God

    Metro 2033 was a dark game, and its predecessor, Metro: Last Light, is shaping up to be just as dark. Set in the same post-apocalyptic world, the sequel will provide survival horror fans with another trip to a rotten, broken-down Russia.

    THQ and 4A Games today released a trailer for Last Light that’s heavy on flashlights, monsters, and religious symbolism. The trailer is narrated by a voice that reads a pretty faithful version of the opening passages of the Christian Bible. As the narrator describes God creating the Earth and giving dominion over it to man, contrasting images of a broken humanity are shown. The interpretation of the seventh day is a bit off though. Instead of resting, God is said to have abandoned mankind to its fate. It’s a bleak look at what is sure to be an intense title.

    To lighten the mood a bit, THQ is offering gamers a free copy of the original Metro 2033 for liking the Metro Facebook page. It’s a blatant ploy to get the new trailer all over Facebook, but hey – it’s also a free copy of a decent shooter.

    The release of Last Light was recently delayed to March, along with THQ’s South Park: The Stick of Truth.

  • South Park: The Stick of Truth, Company of Heroes 2, and Metro: Last Light Delayed

    It’s beginning. THQ this week became the first game publisher to push back the release dates for titles they’ve listed as coming sometime in February 2013 or “early 2013.”

    As part of THQ’s second quarter 2013 financial results, the company announced that South Park: The Stick of Truth, Metro: Last Light, and Company of Heroes 2 have all been delayed. The South Park RPG, which was listed as coming on March 5, 2013, has been delayed to a would wide launch in “early fiscal 2014.” The fiscal year 2014 begins on October 1, 2013, so it appears The Stick of Truth will be one of THQ’s holiday releases next year.

    “I believe South Park’s market opportunity is significant. It is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated titles of calendar 2013,” said Jason Rubin, THQ president. “It is also an expansive title, encompassing multiple television seasons’ worth of content. We have been working closely with the co-creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, to make sure all of the game’s content performs to the high standards of the TV show, and this takes time. THQ is committed to giving gamers no less than the rich South Park game they have been waiting for and deserve.”

    The delays for Company of Heroes 2 and Metro: Last Light aren’t quite as bad. Both titles are now expected to ship in March, which is only slightly later than their previous release dates.

    “When I joined THQ the company made a public commitment to quality titles,” said Rubin. “We always expected that in some cases this would mean that more time would be needed to make sure that every title is of the highest possible quality. Our fourth quarter releases are the first titles that I have had the ability to materially impact, and experience told me that the games needed additional development time to be market-ready.

    “I firmly believe releasing our fourth quarter titles without extra time for polish in the current environment would lead to underperformance that could in turn lead to future additional capital shortfalls. But extending development schedules in order to make the best possible titles also has financial implications. Yet there can be no doubt which path has the greatest chance of leading to the long-term success of the company. We must follow the course that generates the highest quality games, and will establish THQ as a mark of quality for the consumer.”

    It’s easy to see that dates that early in the year, which nearly every publisher has delayed a title to, are placeholder dates chosen to let investors know those games won’t be out for the holiday season. It would not be unexpected to see more delays for “early 2013” titles, such as Tomb Raider and Bioshock: Infinite, in the months to come.