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Arma 3 might be out now, but that doesn’t mean the last game in the series has been left out in the cold, oh no. Quite the opposite in fact.
Over the last few months a lot of game developers have scrambled to find new locations for the multiplayer servers of their games after the closure of the Gamespy service, with some games being over a decade old but much-loved classics. Now Arma 2 has been included in that list of saved games, with developers Bohemia Interactive having changed their multiplayer functions to work with Steam’s servers and relaunched the multiplayer through a new patch to the game which also includes tweaks and bug fixes.
The patch is only being released for the Steam version of the game, but now all CD keys work on Steam, including those that came with the retail version of the game so the patch will be available to everyone who is willing to move their files over to Valve’s care and storage.
“It was.. of paramount importance to offer an alternative for the passionate Operation Arrowhead players who have supported our game and our company for so many years,” the developer said.
And we want YOU to help us celebrate. Thats right dear listener, YOU.
So join us July 5th-6th for the Sanitarium.FM 7th B’day Charity Gaming Extravaganza!
The station DJ’s and other staff and friends will be playing all sorts of games – from Minecraft, to Guild Wars 2 and indie games like War for the Overworld and Bro Force – starting at midnight GMT on the 5th and going all the way through till midnight EST or whenever we all collapse from lack of sleep!
The best part is that we’re doing it all for charity. All donations will go to GamesAid.
Anyone is welcome to tune in to the station and stream throughout the weekend and also join us gaming as well!
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Feel free to post here any ideas or games you want to see played over the weekend or if you want to help out and get involved!
Also remember we are always looking for new Bloggers and DJ’s. Check out https://www.sanitarium.fm/jobs for more information
We can’t wait to play some games for a great cause, and we know you can’t wait either!
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So much stuff just happened right there and we are super excited about Shovel Knight burrowing his way to us on 26/06/14 and i personally can’t wait. the release trailer shows off all kinds of mechanics, NPC’s and OOOH that metal remix it’s … it’s Beauuuuutiful.
But i’ll let you guys decide for yourself if you think that this just looks like the coolest thing ever. One thing is certain it’s only a few days until The Squire of Spades entrenches himself in our hearts.
Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube is an atmospheric first-person puzzle platformer by the developers Liquid Flower where you explore a unique world and solve puzzles using a variety of different cubes you collect as you go through the levels. This game is a “prequel” to the short student project game called Qbeh which you can find on Desura for free.
This game goes far beyond the original. It contains 5 different Worlds, each with 6 Levels to beat. Each world introduces a new mechanic to the gameplay, steadily increasing the difficulty and complexity as you go.
To solve puzzles you need to use the various cubes you find around the levels. The first one you come across is a red cube that can be used to build steps, bridges, etc. These are usually the most common ones you come across. These cubes, and any other cubes, are only allowed to be place on designated yellow areas or on each other.
The next cube you come across is a blue cube, when placed on a special block can activate various things like locked doors, fans, and moving platforms. After that you come across a purple cube which creates a low gravity area around where it’s placed. This allows the player to jump higher or further. The fourth cube you get is a green one that when placed becomes a moving platform.
Each level also has a secondary challenge. In each level there is a hidden secret golden pyramid that you can find. Sometimes you find them by chance just exploring the level, other times you have to think though the best way to get to them.
The atmosphere of this game is actually very nice. The music creates a calming atmosphere though most of the game. The world, while somewhat simple, is beautiful to look at. As you go from world to world, the shades and colors change as well as new environmental touches are added.
So if you are looking for a calming yet challenging game, Qbeh-1 is a good game to try. It encourages you to take your time to explore and solve puzzles, all the while the music sets soothing atmosphere. If you are still unsure whether you will enjoy it I would suggest trying out the short original game available free on Desura. It only contains some of the basic puzzle solving using the red blocks, but it will give you an idea how the “prequel” is.
Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube is available for Windows and Mac on Steam.
Just in case you were bored of E3, news has recently been confirmed that the 2014 Steam Summer Sale is coming. Thats right. Forget the college fund, stop eating fast food for a week and hurry to the bank to deposit all that couch change: the Steam Summer Sale is coming on June 19th. The sale will run through June 28th, with an encore that will push until the 30th. While games included in the sale have yet to be announced, you all know the deal. Pretty much anything is fair game in a Steam Sale. So, get ready to waste all your money. We’ll see you after the sale.
If we can stop Lonesamurai from spending our entire budget on the Civ series….
