• What Reviewers Aren't Talking About in Metro: Last Light

    Metro: Last Light hits shelves tomorrow, May 14th, 2013 and the floodgates on reviews of the game have opened up this morning. As we all get inundated with hands-on pieces for the game, we wanted to take a minute to point out an oddity that we couldn't help but notice.

    Before you read this, go ahead and browse a few reviews of Metro: Last Light. Just pick two or three arbitrarily and come back when you're all done.

    Ready?

    Now, odds are that you just read about Metro's dark undertones. It's unashamed take on violence and maturity in gaming. The technical prowess that 4A Games has demonstrated in Metro: Last Light. Without question, you read about the fantastic environment of the underground. All of these things are true, but there's one thing that reviewers are shying away from discussing.

    Metro: Last Light features a graphic and shocking attempted rape scene.

  • Metro: Last Light Arriving May 14th

    The folks working on Metro: Last Light have announced that the game is going to be arriving on May 14th in North America and May 17th for the rest of the world.

    This is reassuring news as the fate of the game was somewhat in jeopardy after THQ filed for bankruptcy and subsequently auctioned off all of their IPs and assets to try and cover some of their debt. Metro 2033 was one of the most underrated shooters of the past few years, so Metro: Last Light is definitely a must-play for us and hopefully for you, too.

    The game is releasing a little later than scheduled so that the guys at 4A Games can perfect it before releasing it. They said on Facebook that:

    The extra time will go towards a final layer of polish, in order to provide fans of mature and atmospheric first-person shooters with the best possible single-player experience we can offer. We are working on details for pre-orders, and hope to have these available soon.

    Stay tuned as we get closer to Metro: Last Light's arrival! In the meantime, catch up on the game at our Metro: Last Light hub.

  • THQ Details Metro Last Light Special Edition Bonuses

    THQ has released some fresh information on the special edition of their upcoming shooter, Metro Last Light - the sequel to 2010's Metro 2033.

    Players who pre-order Metro Last Light now, on  Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or PC, will automatically be upgraded to the limited edition of the game. This version of the game comes with a handful of digital bonuses, unavailable otherwise, including:

    • Ranger Mode
    • Ranger load-out, featuring:
      • Military grade ammunition that serves as currency in the game, to spend on weapon upgrades and equipment.
      • AKS-74U modified Russian rifle

    Additionally, if you pre-order the game on PlayStation Network - on or after December 18th, 2012 - you will receive a free copy of THQ shooter Homefront, a game that we felt went terribly unnoticed despite an engaging singleplayer campaign and a very fun multiplayer experience.

    Metro Last Light is shipping in March of 2013 and you can pre-order now at select retailers, including GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy and others. 

     

     

  • 'Like' THQ On Facebook, Get Metro 2033 For Free

    In a brilliant marketing move, THQ is giving players the chance to earn a free copy of their post-apocalyptic shooter, Metro 2033 for simply 'liking' THQ's page on Facebook.

    Right now, you may be saying, 'but...giving away games will result in less revenue!" While you are, of course, completely right in that regard, you have to take into account the fact that THQ is nowhere close to being in a place where remnant sales from Metro 2033 are going to lift them out of the tough spot they are currently in. The only way that they are going to rise up will be pushing their games in the right direction in the future, and relying on heavy sales from their 2013 lineup.

    Perhaps the pinnacle of which is Metro Last Light, the direct sequel to Metro 2033.

    In giving away Metro 2033, THQ is generating some hype for Metro Last Light, a game that they will be relying heavily on in 2013. The lost revenue from Metro 2033 should heavily outweigh the hype, advertising and excitement they will be able to build for folks who haven't paid any attention to Metro Last Light. Metro 2033 speaks for itself in terms of quality and creativity, and it is a game that no self-respecting shooter aficionado should leave unplayed. It may have gone under the radar for many of us, but with this new offer, there is no reason not to take advantage of THQ's hospitality.

    Metro Last Light is one of our most-anticipated games of 2013 for a reason, so make sure you visit THQ's Facebook page and get your free copy of Metro 2033 today and prepare for the sequel.

    Source: Game Informer

  • Meet The Commander in 4A Games' Metro: Last Light

    Like every survivor in the tunnels under Moscow, the Commander has not led an easy life. Their very way of life in the underground makes that impossible, but the Commander has had more than his fair share of difficulties - even in this desolate post-apocalyptic world that 4A Games has crafted in Metro: Last Light.

    The Commander comes from a military family and was a career soldier before the bombs began dropping and survivors retreated to their new home, beneath the streets of Moscow. As the bombs began dropping, the Commander chose duty over family and was forced to leave his wife and child on the surface. As the gates closed on the underground tunnels, the Commander was faced with a young mother with a newborn child, pleading to be let inside the safety of the metro.

    Taking the baby, the Commander let the gates close on the mother, imagining that her accusing eyes were the same ones that his wife would look at him with were she able to see him.

    After the gates had closed, the baby was taken from him and he never learned the identity. Years later, he wonders if each passing face may belong to the boy he saved from certain death. Would he thank him for the gift of life? Or curse him for abandoning his mother to the certain doom of staying on the surface?

    The Commander is a stark character, fitting for the desolate world that we've come to discover in Metro: Last Light. Check out the trailer above and visit http://www.enterthemetro.com/ for more information on the game.

  • Watch Metro: Last Light's Unedited E3 2012 Gameplay Demo

    THQ was on hand at E3 last month and brought Metro: Last Light with them, much to the delight of just about everyone who checked out the game.

    Metro: Last Light ended up netting quite a few E3 awards and nominations from various outlets, thanks to the stunning gameplay demo entitled, 'Welcome to Moscow'. The game takes places in the Moscow underground, where civilization has gathered after a massive nuclear disaster on the surface. The tunnels are not necessarily a place of safety, as battles rage for control of various subway stations. 

    Take a look at the unedited gameplay demo that THQ and 4A Games wowed audiences with above!

  • Steam Summer Sale Update, Metro: 2033 for $4.99

    The Steam Summer Sale is still going in full force, and today's deals feature a number of great first-person and third-person shooters.

    The full list is massive, but some of our choice highlights include...

    Check out some of the collections and bundles that caught our eyes today, as well...

  • Update: Nexuiz DLC Delayed Due to Level Editor Security Issues

    Update, 7/9/2012 9:06AM PT: Illfonic reached out to us to correct some points in this story. It was previously believed that the security issues were with Crytek and CryEngine3 but Illfonic has informed us that the security issues are with a different 3rd party source, and not Crytek at all. The issue is simply getting the level editor to work properly in the game, and Illfonic has informed us that the term 'security measures' makes it sound a lot more threatening than it really is. 

    The original article can be found below.

    Sad news today from the Illfonic camp. The upcoming Duel DLC for Nexuiz has been delayed indefinitely due to some security issues with CryEngine 3.

    This isn't to say that Illfonic and THQ aren't working as hard as possible to get the Duel DLC released, but the fix needs to come from Crytek and Illfonic can't speak for them as to when it will be ready. The main problem seems to be a security issue that relates to the Nexuiz Level Editor, which would have allowed players to create custom maps and share them via Steam Workshop.

    In the meantime, however, Illfonic wants to get as many of the bug fixes and game enhancements released as possible so they have begun prepping a new patch for the game which will bring dramatic performance updates as well as some other features.

  • Nexuiz News Update: Patch Notes, DLC and Steam Workshop Support Announced

    THQ and Illfonic are releasing both free and paid updates to their arena shooter Nexuiz next week, bringing both much needed bugfixes as well as some really exciting DLC.

    First up, Nexuiz is getting a much anticipated patch that aims to fix a ton of bugs including latency issues and player prediction. The patch also introduces more options for dynamic mutators, crosshairs, spectator cameras, LAN support, dedicated servers and, perhaps our most anticipated feature, Steam Workshop support.

    With Steam Workshop support, the modding community will be able to design maps for Nexuiz. These maps will be available to download right from Steam via Steam Workshop in the same way that mods for a game like Skyrim are available currently. Players will be able to design maps for play in Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and the new Duel mode. Speaking of Duel Mode...

  • Behind the Scenes on Metro: Last Light's Live-Action Trailer

    Back in May of this year, THQ released a stirring short-film/live-action trailer for Metro: Last Light, which took people to the miserable Moscow underground.

    The live-action trailer was great, and even though it didn't boast any actual gameplay from Metro: Last Light, we weren't complaining because it set the mood for the game so well. THQ is now taking us behind the scenes on production of the Enter the Metro live-action trailer, in a brand new Making Of feature. The film was shot in sub-freezing temperatures in Kyiv, Ukraine, only adding to the dire feeling that the short film portrays.

    Check it out above and be sure to drop by our Metro: Last Light hub for continuing coverage of the game, which is set for a 2013 release.

  • THQ Shows Off Pre E3 Screenshots of Metro: Last Light

    Metro: Last Light is undoubtedly going to be taking some of the spotlight at THQ's E3 presence, but before we make it to June 5th, the publisher is sharing a few new screenshots of the game.

    For those unfamiliar with the game, Metro: Last Light takes place in a post-apocalyptic Moscow, Russia in the year 2034. Specifically, Metro: Last Light takes place under the post-apocalyptic ruins of Moscow - in the subway tunnels where humanity has taken refuge. It's not just mutants that you'll be facing off against in the hostile underground, but other survivors as well. The station cities in the Moscow underground are not banding together, but rather are fighting for total control over their subterranean home.

    Check out the new screenshots in the gallery below and be sure to check out Metro: Last Light at http://www.enterthemetro.com/.

  • Hands On With The Latest Nexuiz Patch and Community Maps

    We've been having a blast with THQ's arena shooter Nexuiz on Steam and with the latest patch, a pretty nasty bug has been squashed.

    The latest patch killed a game-crashing bug that made playing a real headache at times. There are still bugs that need sorting out, but Illfonic and THQ have been goot at supporting the game so far, and we're confident that they'll continue working to provide the smoothest Nexuiz experience possible.

    On top of the bug fixes, Illfonic is currently running a community map contest where players can vote for their favorite of three custom 'Blue Room' maps. The maps can be seen in the video above, as well as some insight on the patch that Illfonic deployed.

  • Metro: Last Light's Short Film Available Now, Right Here!

    Clocking in at just 4 minutes and 26 seconds, Metro: Last Light's short film is indeed rather short. But, thankfully, that doesn't take away from the experience.

    Metro: Last Light takes place in the year 2034, one year after the events in Metro 2033, beneath the post-apocalyptic ruins of Moscow, Russia. In the metro tunnels beneath the city, conflict reigns supreme. Mutants stalk the Earth above the tunnels and beneath the broken city. On top of the mutants, however, is perhaps an even more deadly threat; civil war is breaking out as the station cities fight each other for total control.

    Metro: Last Light is set to hit shelves next year, so be sure to stay tuned to FPSGeneral.com as we get closer to the launch date!

  • THQ Teases Upcoming Live Action Metro: Last Light Film

    Metro: Last Light might not be hitting shelves until early 2013 but that isn't stopping THQ from releasing the live-action short film that they've produced based on the game.

    Metro: Last Light is a first-person shooter with elements of survival horror, a direct sequel to the popular Metro: 2033. The game was originally scheduled to be released in the Summer of 2012 but ended up being pushed back to the first quarter of 2013, instead.

    The live action film will be premiering on May 24th worldwide, so be sure to check out the teaser above to get a sampling of what to expect come Thursday! You can check out http://www.enterthemetro.com/ for a live countdown.

  • Taking a Closer Look at the Dynamic Mutators of Nexuiz

    THQ and Illfonic released their arena shooter Nexuiz on Steam last week, and we've been spending a lot of time with the game.

    One of Nexuiz's strongest selling points is the Dynamic Mutators system. Mutators are like powerups that affect the match in different ways, as you can see in the video above. Picking up a Mutator gives you or your team different abilities, or it may simply change something up on the map. Often, a useful Mutator can turn the match around in your favor but be wary, because that works both ways. 

    Nexuiz features over a hundred Mutators, so the possibilities are endless. Never count your team out, because you never know when an awesome Mutator is going to come your way and make the difference between a loss and a win.

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  • Hands On With THQ's Arena Shooter Nexuiz

    Last week, THQ and Illfonic released their arena shooter Nexuiz on Steam. The game had previously been available on Xbox 360, but with the Steam release, the game has become available to a much broader audience.

    Today, we bring you a quick overview of what THQ and Illfonic have to offer with Nexuiz. The game is a classic Arena Shooter with some really fun power ups and weapons that make it more than worth the $9.99 price tag. Nexuiz's power ups come in the form of Dynamic Mutators which you can learn more about in the video above. Dynamic Mutators essentially change up the flow of the match using things like jetpacks or altered gravity. There has been more than one match where a Mutator ended up evening out a one sided match.

  • THQ's Arena Shooter Nexuiz Now Available on Steam

    Earlier this year, Nexuiz launched on XBox Live Arcade, but for folks who may have missed it on that console, THQ has just released the game on Steam.

    Arena shooters were kind of meant to be played on PC, although we did have a blast on the XBox 360 version of the game, don't get us wrong. In Nexuiz, players are spawned into a fast-paced, intense matchup where all weapons are pickups and various buffs known as Dynamic Mutators, which really change the experience in every match. Dynamic Mutators are powerups that change the way the match is progressing with things like showing your targets indicator at all times, spawning jetpacks, lowering the gravity in the Arena and more.

    On top of the Mutators, Nexuiz boasts a really fun arsenal of weapons which are all pickups, spread throughout the map. 

    We'll be doing some hands-on videos with Nexuiz in the coming days, so if you're not quite ready to plunk down the required $9.99, stay tuned for that over on our YouTube page!