Press Event Recap (Updated)

As we continue to see new coverage from last week’s BFG event, we’ll continue update our recaps posted yesterday. Feel free to use this post as your portal to the latest updates, and while you’re at it, check out the screenshots we released online.

Update: Links have been updated as of 4/21 at 10:30 PM EST

Hunted at BFG: Gameplay and Crucible impressions

Since announcing Hunted’s pre-order items months ago, we’ve alluded to an in-game level editor called Crucible. At our BFG press event last week, we let folks use it and also play a new level from the main game. For the latest on Hunted, check out these sites…

After the break, check out Gamespot’s interview with our very own David Clayman.

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Prey 2 questions answered

Since Prey 2′s announcement last month, there’s been plenty of questions about the game. This week you can learn more about how the game ties back to the first game (for starters, Tommy’s back), plus the many ways it takes the series to the next level.

Check out BFG coverage at these sites…

We’ll keep updating this post as more coverage hits. After the break, watch a must-see interview with project lead Chris Rhinehart at GameTrailers — plus new interviews at Gamespot and G4TV.com.
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New gameplay video, multiplayer details, and more for RAGE

Following roundups for Skyrim and Brink, Mr. Breckon has handed off the BFG baton to me. Up first, I’ve got you covered on the latest news for RAGE — with Hunted and Prey 2 just around the bend.

On top of announcing the game’s Anarchy Edition (available now with your pre-order of the game), today we released a breathtaking, five-minute gameplay video showcasing Dead City. Watch it above, and then check out the these sites for new previews, screenshots, and interviews:

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Extra wave of Brink features spawned

With only a few more weeks to go before release, the following BFG-derived previews should serve as a nice prelude to a full-on assault of Brinkage.

Check below for several articles featuring new video, screens and interviews from our most recent press event. As usual, we’ll update as more come in:

  • Joystiq talks about Brink being an “evolution” for the first person genre
  • Gamespot talks to Splash Damage’s lead designer Neil Alphonso
  • IGN previews the Operative
  • GamePro discusses the game with game director Paul Wedgwood
  • VG247 video feature and screens
  • New gameplay impressions at GameRevolution
  • Game Informer interviews art director Olivier Leonardi
  • WireJacked interviews lead writer Ed Stern

And after the break, watch a GameTrailers interview with game director Paul Wedgwood.

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New Skyrim previews come in for a landing

Following our spring BFG press event, a flock of Skyrim previews have now come to roost on the internet. Journalists got a long look at many facets of the game, and were also handed some brand-new screenshots to check out.

Stretch your wings with articles from the following outlets — we’ll update the post as more swoop in.

After the break, check out Gamespot and IGN’s interviews with Todd Howard.

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The early bird gets the double-barrel shotgun

Today we’re excited to announce that if you pre-order RAGE, you’ll automatically get upgraded to the Anarchy Edition, which adds four downloadable in-game items to your post-apocalyptic arsenal. The items include…

  • A Double Barrel Shotgun
  • Crimson Elite Armor
  • Fists of RAGE
  • Rat Rod Buggy

All four items are exclusive to the Anarchy Edition — available in the US and Canada with your pre-order from GameStop, Amazon.com, Steam, or Direct2Drive. For folks pre-ordering in Europe, we’ll have more details soon.

In case you’ve been under a meteor or sleeping in an ark, RAGE releases on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC on September 13th (September 16th for Europe).

European community tournament for Brink announced!

Wanted to share details on this awesome opportunity for Brink fans in Europe.

Put together by our colleagues in our London office, between May 4th and May 6th, they’ll be running a community tournament at Splash Damage HQ — pairing gaming journalists with members of their respective online communities. Together they’ll form four-person teams (one journalist, three community members) competing against other community teams in Brink’s Stopwatch mode.

To find out how you can get involved (including rules), check out the sites participating:

The winners of the event will receive either an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3, plus a copy of Brink.

id Engine Evolution

Just watched this GameTrailers.com video highlighting the evolution of id Software games through the years — from Commander Keen to RAGE. More than anything, the video reminded me of how blown away I was by Wolfenstein. Buried in storage somewhere, there’s a a Wolfenstein “movie” I made when I was 13 — combining gameplay footage and live-action nonsense in my backyard (from an FPS viewpoint, of course).

Watch the video above and feel free to share your favorite id memories in the comments section.