June 21st, 2009

PC Games to be Released in This Summer

Summer time is already here with its sunbath and moments of relaxing in front of a glass of icy lemonade. One can have all these and add a plus of excitement while playing a PC game. IGN’s Games of Summer has issued a guide that will help you take a tour through the new releases. The selection includes the games that have made the object of excitement both in sport games and shooters and everything in between. Some of the chosen releases are listed bellow:

“ArmA II” 0 to be released in June 30 offers a military simulation set with reality-like graphics. The action is evolving in a fictional ex-Soviet republic invaded by Russia. The character you can play embodies US Marine soldier that is sent into a conflict and has to deal with a multitude of factions. The abilities of fighting are displayed both on the ground and in the air. The developer of the game is “Bohemia Interactive” which produced eight years ago the classic ‘Operation Flashpoint’. ArmA II seems to bring the same kind of a reality-like experience in an upgraded graphics of the set.

“Batman: Arkham Asylum” to be released in August 25; the well known character Dark Knight has to face the biggest threat of his life, the super-villains in Arkham Asylum, Joker possesses new skills to help him maintain a scheme of chaos and terror. It has action written all over it, and the voices from the animated series bring a note of improvement to the Gotham gameplay.

“Bionic Commando” to be realeased in July 28; is the sequel of a classic returning with the character called Spencer, armed with bionic weapons, that fights against a group of terrorists that threaten the world. As a sequel, the game comes improved with updated actions, challenges and secrets that give more excitement in testing your skills.

“Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood” – which is to be released in June 30. it is the prequel of a 2007 Western casting in main characters the MacCall brothers in their quest for gold and glory. Creative multiplayer modes and new gunslinging mechanics appeal to any action fan, even if he is not into westerns.

“Champions Oline” – to be released in September; is a creation of the makers of “City of Heroes” and “City of Villains” and is based on Champions RPG, featuring characters from the Universe. The graphic is made in a cell-shaped style, that gives the aspect of a comic book.

“Crime Craft” – is to be released in August 25; having the setting of a near-future urban sight, it features the online third-person shooter who has to gain fame and fortune that will help him purchase new weapons and skills.

“East India Company” – to be released in July 28; one of the eight colonial trading companies must bring goods of the new world back to Europe. You have to prove your skills in diplomacy and in conquering the sea and the colonies. Fights with pirates are involved, captures of ports, establish your own empire, the latter ringing you a twist on historical strategy.

These are only a few titles of the PC games to be released in this summer. If you want to find out more, the IGN’s Games of Summer 2009 magazine is at your disposable.