Time Gladiator – The glory days of the gladiator may be over, but not in the time-lost arena of City of Heroes. As you’re thrust into the ring, the only avenue for escape is to conquer combatants pulled from across time, defeat the champions of the coliseum and then muster your strength to face off against the mighty God-Champion! Fight with style to sway the crowd’s opinion and receive valuable buffs as you fend off the onslaught of deadly assassins, outlaw gunslingers, cybernetic soldiers and mythical creatures from across time.

The Casino Heist – Think you can one-up Danny Ocean? Don your costume and build out a crackerjack team of super-powered, sticky fingered players as you make a play to bust down the doors of the Tyrant’s Palace Casino. A vast fortune is only one good plan away from being yours, so don’t let the armed guards and state-of-the-art security give you pause. With the right crew of hitters, hackers, grifters and thieves, show the Tyrant what you think of his “impenetrable vault.

Checkout some of the full screenshots down below. For more information on how you can be a part of City Of Heroes Summer Blockbuster Event Visit CityOfHeroes.com

The first group of beta testers will be allowed in on June 20, 2012.  During this beta test phase, players will be able to do battle in 6 different intense game modes and across a number of dynamic maps. Those that participate will get to experience the fast-paced action of the competitive online multiplayer matches along with the cooperative missions of up to 8 players against deadly hordes of AI controlled enemies and mini-bosses.

Set in the near future when powerful corporations have led to the imminent downfall of humanity, Mercenary Ops pits deadly guns-for-hire against each other, as well as other hostile forces, in a struggle for wealth and survival. The game combines the tactical gameplay elements found in other third-person shooters with the fast-paced action of online multiplayer titles. Mercenary Ops puts an equal emphasis on competitive play and team-based cooperative missions, providing players with a truly action-packed and explosive experience.

Mercenary Ops will be free to download and play at launch this summer. The game features an optional microtransaction system that allows players to unlock and customize their weapons and equipment through special upgrades; all of which can also be obtained through the game’s loot system.

“Balancing is always a major concern when it comes to online shooters, especially when they are free-to-play,” said Mercenary Ops Producer, Jason Sharp. “Because of this, we have committed heavily to testing the game internally and have even invited some of the world’s best professional gamers for their invaluable feedback. With the launch of our closed beta we will have the chance to garner even more feedback, this time from general shooter fans.”

For More info be sure to check out the Facebook page and the Mercenary Ops website.

Personally this is really good for NVIDIA pulling in some companies to sponsor their new card. Overall the card is does give  AMD a run for its money in the power division.  This is great for NVIDIA to try and out do AMD in the graphics war mainly because this kind of competition will lower prices and even make the cards run better. Check out the specs below:

So what can we take away from all of this? Simple either Valve is one of three things:

First showing off something new for TF2, with the Meet the Pyro video.

Second something about their leaked concept sketches for the SOB project.

Third a Half life announcement of some kind.

Only time will tell but, all PC gamers are waiting at the edge of their seat to know what tomorrow will bring.

So what do you guys think?

Screens of the modes are below the descriptions.

CO-OP MISSIONS

Assault 5 players

Push forward with a team in objective-based missions to gain access to equipment and upgrades. Fight against ruthless enemies that become more challenging behind every door, drawing the player closer to the epic battle at the end of their assault.

Survival 5 players

Battle for survival by fending off seemingly endless waves of attacking zombies and other walking dead species. Prepare for the horrors that lie ahead by repairing defenses and earning points to unlock the weapons as well as ammunition needed to survive.

Invasion 8 Players

Take on waves of the enemy horde as they push forward in a path of destruction.  Use time wisely and make shots count against deadly AI-controlled foes and mini-bosses to earn in-game currency.

COMPETITIVE

Team Deathmatch 8 v 8

Compete in a kill-based match-up across changing combat zones. In this fast-paced, tactical team battle, triumph over the opposition and earn a place at the top of leader board.

Demolition 8 v 8

Engage in  an objective-based struggle of destruction by working with a team of conspiring mercenaries to seek and destroy a targeted bomb site. Defend against the opposing force by finding and defusing their bomb, or eliminate the threat altogether to claim victory.

Elimination 8 v 8

Take up arms against another team of opposing mercenaries in a tactical bout to determine the victor. When the only thing that matters is obliterating the enemy, even the smallest mistake can be grounds for defeat in this high stakes, elimination-based competition.

Mercenary Ops was created using the Unreal Engine 3. The engine was selected for its cutting-edge graphics, multi-core processor support, optimization for the PC and massive world support.

Personally I think this will be a great break from the normal COD games and maybe will take some shares from TF2, judging by the screens and the different modes; I think this is a real solid game for a summer time release. Be sure to check out more info on the game as well as videos on their website.

ORIGIN PC’s EON11-S features:

• Exclusive ORIGIN PC Laptop Design: Available as a free upgrade in matte black, matte red, glossy silver, or your choice of custom paint. Traditional style also optional
• Intel’s 3rd Generation Mobile Processors: The highly anticipated mobile processors offer significant performance and improved onboard graphics with DirectX 11 support
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M Graphics: NVIDIA’s powerful mobile graphics come with 2GB of DDR5 memory and can play all of the latest PC games smoothly in stunning high detail
• NVIDIA Optimus Technology: Enables over 6.5 hours of battery life on the EON11-S by automatically switching on and off the GPU so that it runs only when needed
• Lightweight Design: Weighing less than 4lbs, the EON11-S is the perfect compact powerhouse that’s easy to carry and easy to travel with
• THX TruStudio Pro: THX TruStudio Pro gives you the ability to tweak your audio to perfection and enjoy games and movies in crisp, clear quality
• Full Connectivity: The EON11-S has everything for mobile power users including Bluetooth 4.0, Wireless networking, USB 3.0 and HDMI out to connect to your favorite HD TV or display
• Free Lifetime 24/7 Support: Every ORIGIN PC comes with industry leading Lifetime 24/7 Support based in the United States

Today marks the launch of the open beta for Brick-Force, the free-to-play sandbox shooter. All players have registered for the Open Beta and any friends they wish to invite will be granted immediate access to the game. Every registered player will receive a special key code that will allow them to invite an unlimited number of friends to the VIP Open Beta.

The Brick-Force client will be available freely for download on the official website, www.brick-force.com. With the updated game client, players can expect extensive changes, such as new possibilities in the sandbox mode, balancing improvements, brand new voiceovers in all six localized languages and several new items that can be bought with ingame currency or real cash. The overhaul of the user interface, browser client and two new shooter modes are waiting in the wings and will launch soon during the Open Beta.

Couch Craziness!

In a video released today, Infernum showcased some of the best maps from the Closed Beta and thanked the dedicated Brick-Force community for their hard work. To celebrate the Open Beta launch, the rapidly growing Brick-Force community have once again been asked to get their creative juices flowing and upload videos onto YouTube. The creator of the most liked video will be rewarded with a grand prize; an impressive retro gaming style sofa with a custom Infernum design.

Awesome Sofa right? So get building to win it!!! Remember the video with the most likes wins the Sofa!