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Blackguards 2 – Feature Walkthrough Video Part 2

Daedalic Entertainment has released a new Blackguards 2 walkthrough video showing more of the strategic RPG coming in early 2015 for PC – from the strategy-focused “open” map, to mercenaries and more dynamic combat.

New Updates for Twitch on Xbox One

The Twitch app on Xbox One is getting a major update today, making it easier for Twitch users on Xbox One to find exactly what they want to watch. Here’s a look at the new features:

• Advanced Filtering: This new feature lets you be more specific about what you want to watch for a particular game. Using Xbox Live’s real-time game stats, we’re adding Advanced Filters for any game on Xbox One, so you can find the broadcast fit for you. Advanced Filters also helps new broadcasters find viewers so if you’re new to Twitch, the filters will help viewers find your channel more easily.
• Videos on Demand: VOD allows you to watch archived broadcasts on Xbox One.
• Additional Updates:
  • You can now follow whole Games in addition to specific channels.
  • You’ll see new, revamped profiles for broadcasters, even if they’re offline,
  • You can search for specific people in addition to Channels and Games.
  • You can now also manually select the quality level of the stream.

Microids and Pendulo Studios Working on New Adventure Game

Microids and Pendulo Studios (Runaway, The Next Big Thing, Yesterday) today announced the development of a new adventure game. The title and more info about this project will be provided in the coming weeks and months.

Flyhunter Origins Released

Steel Wool Games and Ripstone Publishing announced today that their super-fly platformer, Flyhunter Origins, is now available on PlayStation Vita. The game will also make its Steam debut tomorrow.

JUJU Released

JUJU, a new platformer with a cooperative twist, debuts today from Flying Wild Hog for digital download on PlayStation 4, and PC and Xbox 360 tomorrow.

Venom Pinball Hits This Week

Zen Studios has released a new trailer showcasing some of the gameplay found in the Venom pinball table launching this week across Zen’s pinball platforms on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360, Wii U, PlayStation Vita and PC.

Trash TV Coming in January

Indie developer Lawrie’s Games and Reverb Triple XP announced today its 2D platforming game, Trash TV, is coming to PC in January. Trash TV gives players control of an animated tube television that uses various weapons, from sub-machineguns, shotguns, C4 explosives and more, to solve platforming puzzles.

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris – Launch Trailer

Crystal Dynamics has released the launch trailer for Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, which will be available for digital download starting December 9th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

H1Z1 to Enter Early Access on January 15th

Sony Online Entertainment today announced that the post-apocalyptic zombie survival MMO, H1Z1, will be available via Steam Early Access on January 15th for $19.99.

In Memory of Ralph Baer, ‘The Father of Video Games’

Video game industry pioneer Ralph Baer, the creator of the first video game console and the man known as “the father of video games,” has died at age 92.

Baer was the creator of the “Brown Box,” an early video game system that was later sold as the Magnavox Odyssey and is widely regarded as the first video game console. The console’s debut in 1972 marked the beginning of the home-based (as opposed to arcade) video game industry.