Cray has released a "budget" supercomputers

The supercomputer - it's always expensive, bulky and do not need anyone other than research centers and similar organizations. Everybody knew, but the company Cray does not suit such a stereotype - she destroyed it by issuing model XC30-AC with a very attractive (for this segment, of course) of the recommended amount.

How much money Cray asks for its fiscal novelty? Only some $ 500,000, and that the truth is quite inexpensive. Reduction in price, as she says Cray, is not at the expense of performance, but due to the lack of a number of components. These include, in particular, liquid cooling system, and optical network ports. Heat from the internal electronics assigned with classic air cooling system and its analogue liquid available as an option.

With all the bonuses and supplements supercomputer Cray XC30-AC is worth about $ 3 million, so that the price difference is really significant. However, Cray hurried with the statement that it only implements the budget supercomputers - in this market for a long time there are American companies HP, Dell and IBM.

The composition of Cray XC30-AC includes CPUs from AMD and Intel x86 architecture, AMD Radeon graphics processors and NVIDIA GeForce. Orders for fiscal superPK already coming in, so that advertising Cray still worked. XC30-AC comes with the Linux operating system and additional software for the calculation of varying complexity.

The gaming industry this week. April 29 - May 5, 2013

Warface hit the Guinness Book of Records. Announce Xbox 720 will be held on May 21. PlayStation 4 will have a strong starting line of games. Authors Dead Island announced Hellraid. On these and other events for the week read the news digest

INDUSTRY WEEK

In the United Kingdom tops the list of best-selling took Dead Island: Riptide . Low scores of critics (the average score in the press is 6 out of 10), apparently did not confuse users. However, according to analysts, sales in the first week of action from the start were two times lower than in the first part of the series for the same period.

In second place is located Fighting Injustice: Gods Among Us , and the third - an independent addition Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen .A full list is as follows:

1. Dead Island: Riptide
2. Injustice: Gods Among Us
3. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
4. Star Trek
5. Tomb Raider
6. BioShock: Infinite
7. FIFA 13
8. Lego City Undercover
9. Defiance
10. Luigi's Mansion 2

In Russia, according to statistics provided by the online store OZON.ru, in computer games sales chart in the lead in the main pre-orders for potential bestsellers. In particular, the first place went to the collector's edition spy thriller Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist , and the third - "Metro 2033: Ray of Hope" . Second place went to complement  The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn .

In the charts of console games fundamental changes did not happen. Fighting Injustice: Gods Among Us is still ranked first and third line chart in versions for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Second place was awarded fi thriller Crysis 3 . A complete list of best-sellers shown below.

PC Games:

1. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist . The 5th Freedom Edition
2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn
3. Metro 2033: A ray of hope. The limited edition
4. Nancy Drew: Tomb of the lost queen
5. Metro 2033: A ray of hope. The Collector's Edition
6. The Sims 3: Paradise Island. Addition. Limited Edition
7. Diablo III
8. Tomb Raider
9. Crysis 3
10. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

Games and accessories for consoles:

1. Injustice: Gods Among Us. Soviet Edition (PlayStation 3)
2. Crysis 3. Hunter Edition (PlayStation 3)
3. Injustice: Gods Among Us. Soviet Edition (Xbox 360)
4. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings . The Collector's Edition (Xbox 360)
5. Crysis 3. Hunter Edition (Xbox 360)
6. Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 3)
7. Some of us (PlayStation 3)
8. Dead Space 3 . Limited Edition (PlayStation 3)
9. Dead Space 3. Limited Edition (Xbox 360)
10. Killzone Trilogy (PlayStation 3)

Epic Games has resumed work on the adaptation of Gears of War . Earlier it was reported that the project is postponed indefinitely due to disagreements between the owners and the film company New Line Cinema. At the moment, all disputes settled, and the studio is gaining a team that will directly create the film. Also, representatives of Epic Games announced the name of the producer of future tape. They will be Scott Stuber, famous paintings of "Battleship," "Repo Men" and "Your Highness." Information about the date of the premiere, and the cast has not been announced.

 

Announcement of the new generation Xbox will be on May 21. At the event, Microsoft will showcase the console, as well as share information about its features, specifications and services. The presentation will begin at 22:00 Moscow time, it will be able to view the broadcast online all comers. The starting lineup of games for the console will be presented in June at E3 2013 in Los Angeles.

Sony has promised to prepare for the PlayStation 4 games better starting lineup in the history of the gaming industry. The creators of the console was prepared as an interesting collection of exclusive projects, as well as many multi-platform games. According to Sony engineer Mark Cerny (Mark Cerny), a new platform architecture is so flexible and comfortable that adaptation PC-games for PlayStation 4 requires only a few weeks. Currently starting lineup the next generation console includes Killzone: Shadow Fall, inFamous: Second Son, DriveClub, Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag . It is expected that the full list will be presented at E3 2013, which will be held in Los Angeles from 11 to 13 June.

Cloud Imperium Games expands staff. For this opportunity to thank the developers of ordinary people who responded to the request of the representatives of the studio to help them in the financing of large-scale space sim Star Citizen . Fund-raising campaign was launched on the official website of the project and on the website Kickstarter. The total amount of donations of more than $ 9 million, with the bulk (about $ 7,000,000) has been collected it on the official site. Delighted by the success, leadership Cloud Imperium Games has decided to bring in a new team of specialists and open division in Santa Monica.

Studio CCP Games has shared new information about the multiplayer role-playing game World of Darkness . Above the vampire saga has a team of 70 specialists. The developers have thought carefully about the storyline, the art style, the concept of game mechanics, social features and server architecture. The project, which is created exclusively for the PC, is now at the preparatory stage. Full development will begin this year. Launch date World of Darkness has not been announced.

 

In the role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is not the multiplayer mode. This was officially informed by representatives of the studio CD Projekt Red. Developers fully concentrated their forces on a single component of the project. The game has a strong basis for the screenplay, but it will take a complete walkthrough for users over 100 hours. Exit The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be held in 2014 for the PC and PlayStation 4.

WB Games Montreal studio has shared new information about the action movie Batman: Arkham Origins . The game will cover the time span of two years. During this time, users will have to follow the path of becoming Bruce Wayne and his transformation into a real fighting against evil and crime. The city will be divided into two large parts of North Gotham, where mostly concentrated industry, factories, and New Gotham, which is the business center. The authors greatly improved the detective mode and added tree modernization of armament and technical equipment. Exit Batman: Arkham Origins held on October 25 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U.

The company Capcom revealed fresh details of multiplayer campaigns Lost Planet 3 . In the fantasy action film will be a four game modes, information about the two of them are already available to ordinary users. The first is called Scenario Mode. There are two teams get a wide variety of tasks, constantly changing roles. The opponents will have to attack the enemy base and defend their own, compete, who will score the most kills, and so on. In Akrid Survival at the same time can participate three groups. First bouts in the format PvE, but if they remain after surviving players, they start to fight among themselves. The developers describe as the Akrid Survival improved version of the Horde from Gears of War. The European release of Lost Planet 3 for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on August 30.

 

Staff at Relic Entertainment and published details of a new game mode that will appear in the continuation of the popular strategy Company of Heroes . With the Theatre of War developers plan to diversify the storyline campaign and multiplayer component of the project. Action Theatre of War will take place on the Eastern Front during the different periods of the Great Patriotic War. At the start of publication ofCompany of Heroes 2 will include nine thematic missions dedicated to opposing military forces of the USSR and Germany. They can go in alone or with friends over the web. Release of the game on the PC will be June 25.

Ubisoft has introduced a collectible action Watch Dogs . The first was subtitled DedSec Edition, includes:

• Game disc;
• Stilbuk;
• The figure of the protagonist height 23 cm;
• CD soundtrack;
• Map of Chicago;
• Four collectible cards augmented reality;
• Additional downloadable content in the form of three missions: Palace Pack, Signature Shot and Breakthrough Pack.

The second edition, called Vigilante Edition, includes:

• Game disc;
• Special exclusive packaging;
• Cap and a mask of the hero game;
• CD soundtrack;
• For additional downloadable mission Palace Pack.

Representatives of the publisher also officially confirmed that all versions of the game (both standard and collector) for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 will include an extra episode of 60 minutes. You can download it for free will in the digital distribution service PlayStation Network. Exit Watch Dogs on November 22 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PlayStation 4.

UPCOMING WEEK

Studio Techland has introduced its new project. The creators of Dead Island and Call of Juarez are working on a game called Hellraid .The authors describe their creation as a cooperative slasher, which is set in a dark Middle Ages. Among the announced target platforms PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Users are given the opportunity to single storyline campaign, teeming with a variety of quests and battles with zombie appeared from nowhere and other mischief. Also to perform the tasks you can invite three friends. Hellraid release scheduled for later this year.

 

Publisher 2K Games has announced The Bureau: XCOM Declassified . The project is a third-person shooter with strategic elements. The game takes place in the 1960s. The protagonist - the Bureau agent William Carter. Together with a team of fighters he has to fight aliens invading Earth, as well as to hide the traces of their activity from being in the dark society. For successful operations have to rely on a detailed mission planning, weapons and a variety of assistive technology devices. The player controls not only the main character, but also gives orders to his comrades on the force. Interestingly, the companions have limited capacity to restore health and may die, leaving the game completely. The project is created for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the date of the sale - August 20.

OUR NEWS

Warface hit the Guinness Book of Records. The project was marked achievement in the category "The largest number of players that are simultaneously on the same server online shooter." The best result was achieved 26 January 2013 on the server "Alpha". Then, in a simultaneous game there were more than 145,000 people. To illustrate the scale of the victory, the developers say that this figure coincides with a total population of Monaco, Andorra and Liechtenstein.

Moscow international festival of comics "KomMissia" to visit the artist Benoit Sokal, who is the author of games Syberia, Paradise, Sinking Island and Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals . The event will be held in the Russian State Library for young people from 1 to 10 May. It will bring together artists from Russia, CIS countries, Norway, France and Israel. Immediately Benoit Sokal will attend 4 and May 5. Everyone will be able to see the exhibition of his work and talk with the creator of the famous adventure games.

"New Disc" will become the publisher of The Night of the Rabbit in the CIS countries. The developer is studio Daedalic Entertainment, known domestic buyer through such projects as "Deponiya", "The Day After Tomorrow" and "Missing Peace" . The Night of the Rabbit tells the adventures of a boy of twelve named Jerry. Since childhood, adolescent dreams of becoming a magician, and once he has a chance to make your dream a reality. Like kerrollovskogo Alice, Jerry meets the White Rabbit, who spends it in a magical land - Myshelese. The mysterious kingdom is in danger - crafty magician Zaroff tries to enslave the locals and set their rules. Now our hero is able to truly demonstrate their abilities and to release Myshelese. Russian version of the game will keep the original sound system and will be provided with translated subtitles. Release of the project on the PC will be held on May 29.

 

The company "1C-SoftKlab" will issue in a collector's version of the Russian strategy Company of Heroes 2 . The kit includes:

• Game disc;
• User Manual;
• Metal replica of the tank T-34;
• Additional downloadable exclusive materials: a mini-campaign mode "theater of war", 24 unique camouflage paint technology for online play, exclusive in-game panel with a medal, 5 unique archetypes commanders for multiplayer games;
• Code to download the first part of the series Company of Heroes, and all amendments thereto.

 Release of Company of Heroes 2 will take place on June 25 for the PC.

DICE and Visceral Games make games in the Star Wars

A few months after Disney bought the company Lucasfilm, manual media giant destroyed the studio LucasArts. Since then, many Star Wars fans are worried about what will happen to the games associated with the legendary kinoseriey. As we expected, do not worry about the cost. Electronic Arts has received a license to develop and publish new projects based on Star Wars.

In an official press release reads as follows: "EA will create and distribute new games the most popular genres in the world of Star Wars for the hardcore audience. Designs appear on many platforms. In this case, Disney will retain the right to create games for tablet computers, smart phones and social networks. "

According to the president of EA Gibo Frank (Frank Gibeau), under the control of the three most powerful publishing studios will make a new adventure for fans of Star Wars. This refers to such giants as DICE, Visceral Games and BioWare.

Previously, EA and BioWare have released a multiplayer game Star Wars: The Old Republic. The project was not particularly successful. By July 2012 it has played less than one million gamers, forcing the creators to translate MMORPG free-to-play model.

GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce GTX 770

NVIDIA has not yet had the time to announce the GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce GTX 770, and they are already being photographed brazenly using the services of unknown photographers. The first images with the reference video cards have appeared on the Internet, and at first glance, they differ from each other only by the inscription on the body indicating the model.

GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce GTX 770 - it's a new generation of graphics cards from NVIDIA, designed to show AMD, what's what. This, in turn, is also preparing a worthy answer, but this is not about that. If you look closely, captured on "live" images graphics cards very similar to the model GeForce GTX Titan - the same body radiator, the same lonely cooler and the same printed circuit board from the black PCB.Fortunately, pictures supplied with the informal specification, which cause the difference between these three cards.

According to the study, "Titan" was even more powerful than the GeForce GTX 780 model, as she received a 320-bit memory interface, the processor Gk110 with 2496 CUDA cores and, in fact, the very memory standard GDDR5, the volume of which amounted to 5 gigabytes smoothly.

Adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770, by itself, is even weaker - the name of the binding, so to speak. The "heart" is the GPU GK104 complete with CUDA cores at 1536, as well as 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit interface (bus).

Both graphics cards from NVIDIA does not have a release date and the recommended price - all the details of the manufacturer will report during the announcement. When it takes place - is not clear, but it is obvious that very soon.

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Bill Gates believes that users do not like the iPad

In an interview with CNBC-known philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates expressed his opinion that people do not like the iPad. The billionaire said that users are frustrated every time they have to face restrictions iPad. In particular this applies to work with documents and spreadsheets. Bill Gates believes that the iPad will soon lose its popularity, and Windows 8, however, seriously increase the share of the tablet market, as it offers full PC functionality.

"With Windows 8, Microsoft will try to gain market share iPad-like device," - said Bill Gates. - "A lot of people disappointed. They can not print to create documents, they do not have Microsoft Office ». Despite the fact that the latest According to IDC, in Window-plates only 3.7% of the market, Bill Gates believes that the company has a good position.

"The PC market is very large in a short time it will be harder to distinguish from the tablet computer", - said the businessman. - «Windows 8 is revolutionary because it combines the advantages of PCs and tablets, and supports both classes of devices. Surface Pro tablet combines portability and functionality of Microsoft Office and PC. "

Last week it was announced that for the first quarter Microsoft has put 900 thousand tablets hitting the first of the five largest suppliers.

The new ATX-motherboard chips for GIGABYTE Intel Xeon E5-1600/2600 Series

For the construction of high-performance workstations on processors Intel Xeon E5-1600/2600 Series with a TDP up to 150 W is released by GIGABYTE Technology Motherboard GA-6PXSV4 form factor ATX, equipped with a connector Socket LGA2011 and based on chipset Intel C604.

Novelty is equipped with a digital power system controller and is equipped with two separate aluminum radiators in different sizes. In the arsenal of the platform is still present:

• Eight slots to accommodate a four-channel DDR3 memory up to 256 GB or as modules RDIMM ECC, or up to 64 GB in modules UDIMM ECC (in both cases, the frequency 1066/1333/1600 MHz);
• Three slots PCI Express 3.0 x16 with support for NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX, as well as on a single slot PCI Express 2.0 x1 and PCI;
• Four SAS and SATA II, as well as two ports SATA III;
• Four Gigabit Ethernet-controller Intel 82574L;
• Graphics ASPEED AST2300;
• On the rear panel PS / 2, VGA and COM, four-port USB 3.0, two ports USB 2.0, five RJ-45 connectors, and a button ID Check Button.

Information about the price and timing of the start of sales of the above product developers have not yet disclosed. 

The gaming industry this week. February 25 - March 3, 2013

INDUSTRY THIS WEEK

Futuristic action Crysis 3 debuted in first place in the list of best-selling UK. The game received high marks in the press - the average score of 8 out of 10. Publisher Electronic Arts does not name the exact sales figures, but notes that the new part of the series about 35% better than Crysis 2 .

In second place in the top 10 is another newcomer this week - Action Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance . The project demonstrated a great start: The game was not only popular among users, but also gained in profile press average score 8.5 out of 10. Closes the top three sci-fi shooter  Aliens: Colonial Marines . The full list is as follows:

1. Crysis 3
2. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
3. Aliens: Colonial Marines
4. Dead Space 3
5. Assassin's Creed 3
6. FIFA 13
7. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
8. Far Cry 3
9. Need for Speed: Most Wanted
10. Hitman: Absolution

In Russia, according to statistics provided by the online store OZON.ru, computer games sales chart headed a reservation for an independent addition to the simulator «The Sims 3: Student Life" . The game comes out in March, but many users are already looking waiting for her.The project will allow players to experience all the delights of a student's life - from cramming the night and flirting to youth protests. In second place place a pre-order for the strategy StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm , and the third - the gunman Crysis 3 .

In the console charts of the week was the leader of the action «God of War: Ascension" . The game, which is exclusive to the PlayStation 3, will go on sale March 13. Second place went to shooter Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance , and the third - "One of Us" . A full list of bestsellers is presented below.

PC Games:

1. The Sims 3: Student Life. Limited Edition
2. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (Collector's Edition)
3. Crysis 3. Hunter Edition
4. Crysis 3
5. Tomb Raider (Special Edition)
6. Crysis 3
7. Aliens: Colonial Marines (Collector's Edition)
8. Far Cry 3 (Collector's Edition)
9. BioShock: Infinite (DVD-BOX)
10. Dead Space 3. Limited Edition (DVD-BOX)

Games and accessories for consoles:

1. God of War: Ascension. Collector's Edition (PlayStation 3)
2. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (PlayStation 3)
3. One of us. Special Edition: Joel (PlayStation 3)
4. God of War: Ascension. Special Edition (PlayStation 3)
5. Tomb Raider. Collector's Edition (PlayStation 3)
6. One of us. Special Edition: Ellie (PlayStation 3)
7. FIFA 13. Ultimate Edition (PlayStation 3)
8. Crysis 3. Hunter Edition (PlayStation 3)
9. Fable II. Classics (Xbox 360)
10. Kinect Star Wars (Xbox 360)

Founder and CEO of Valve Gabe Newell (Gabe Newell) is awarded BAFTA Fellowship. British Academy of Film and Television Arts has decided to celebrate his outstanding achievements in the field of gaming. The award ceremony will take place on March 5. Among the merit Gabe Newell jury contributions made ​​during work at Microsoft, the opening of Valve, Steam, and to create the service game series Half-Life .

Blizzard is reported that he will participate in the international exhibition PAX East 2013. The event will be held in the U.S., in Boston, from 22 to 24 March. As part of his presentation, Blizzard officially present the new project, which has no relation to the existing series. It is expected that they may be a multiplayer game, codenamed Titan , on which work has been going on for several years. The company also will show the console version of Diablo 3 .

In April the auction, which will go under the hammer the remaining assets of publisher THQ. The main lots to be sold, are entitled to such game series as Darksiders, Red Faction, Homeworld, Titan Quest, Worms , and Supreme Commander . Companies that wish to participate in the auction should submit a formal application before April 1. Auction results will be summarized and made ​​public on April 15.

Publisher Electronic Arts intends to introduce a system of micropayments to all new games. This was officially announced financial officer during a speech at the conference Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom in 2013. This decision was motivated by a successful experiment to introduce micro-transactions in the fantasy thriller Dead Space 3 . Representatives of publishers believe that this approach will be beneficial to both players and the company.

Sony has introduced the first information about the PlayStation 4 . The console is not compatible with disc editions and digital versions of games purchased for PlayStation 3. This limitation is due to the fundamental difference architectures consoles. PlayStation 4 will receive the new digital distribution service PlayStation Network, and all games from previous PlayStation systems family would test remotely through the service Gaikai. Users will be able to carry out a broadcast game sessions through service Ustream, at any time, use chat and browser.Additionally, Sony is planning to create a social network for gamers. It will connect with your friends and share their achievements and to connect various mobile devices, including the console PlayStation Vita.

Company Electronic Arts has confirmed that the development is a military thriller Battlefield 4 . The game is created for the new generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft. This was officially announced EA Games president Frank Zhibo (Frank Gibeau). Announcement of the project and presentation will be held in early May.

 Company Electronic Arts has confirmed that the development is a military thriller Battlefield 4 . The game is created for the new generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft. This was officially announced EA Games president Frank Zhibo (Frank Gibeau). Announcement of the project and presentation will be held in early May.

Studio CD Projekt RED announced that role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released on the PlayStation 4. Developers aim to working with Sony and are very pleased that they offered to release the project on the next generation console. "It is great when you can work with such legendary companies such as Bethesda, EA, LucasArts, Ubisoft and Activision, and create a game that will be released early in the life cycle of PlayStation 4," - said the director of CD Projekt RED Adam Badovskaya ( Adam Badowski). He also stressed that the technical capabilities of the new system is so extensive that it can fully realize all the ideas of developers. Exit The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is scheduled for 2014.

The company Blizzard officially announced that Diablo 3 will be released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Demonstration of the console version of the project will take place March 22 at PAX East 2013 exhibition. Compared with the computer role-playing game version will receive a number of innovations. In particular, change the user interface, the control system, the angle of the camera, and will be introduced by the NSA for four people. Release date has not been revealed.

Ubisoft has shared information about the multiplayer mode in the Watch Dogs . The main feature will be the fact that each player has an effect on events in the virtual world. In particular, the user can help or hinder other players, if you disable the surveillance system will crash on the track, block the road to crack the system power supply in a building, and so on. According to the authors, these actions will be reflected not only in multiplayer mode, but in single player campaign. Exactly how this will be implemented is unclear. Watch Dogs scheduled to be released later this year for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4.

Norway's Red Thread Games successfully raised funds for the development of Dreamfall Chapters . The event was held as part of the resource Kickstarter. Initially, the authors needed 850 thousand dollars, but the fans have donated more than $ 1 million. As an incentive prize for the generosity of the users, the authors promise to add to the project a few new characters, locations and additional tasks.Adventure game Dreamfall Chapters is a continuation of The Longest Journey , and tells the story of a girl Zoe Castillo. The output of the project will be held at the PC in November 2014.

Bohemia Interactive representatives reported on the commencement date of alpha testing shooter ArmA 3 . The first game will be able to evaluate the possibilities of buyers who apply for pre-order ArmA 3 Alpha Pack or ArmA 3 Digital Deluxe Edition online store Steam.March 5 it will open the virtual location - Stratis island with an area of 20 square kilometers. Users will get four story missions (Infantry, Vehicles, SCUBA and Helicopter), a few multiplayer maps and script editor. Those who have not purchased a special edition of ArmA 3, also has a chance to play for free in the alpha version - it requires an invitation from someone who had access to the game for pre-order.Release of the project will take place at the end of this year.

Multiplayer action adventure Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception for PlayStation 3 became free. Join it can not only owners of the game, but to all. Only need to download the latest service PlayStation Network in a special version of a project entitled Uncharted 3: Multiplayer .Multiplayer consists of five events, as calculated on the team, and on a single game.

Publisher Square Enix Unveils demands action adventure PC version of Tomb Raider . To run the game on minimum settings users need:

• Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8;
• Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 2,1 GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo 1,86 GHz;
• Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT or NVIDIA 8600 DirectX 9.0c support and 1 GB of memory;
• Memory: 1 GB (2 GB for Windows Vista).

To fully appreciate the graphical component of the project, will need a computer configured as follows:

• Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8;
• Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 565 or Intel Core i5-750;
• Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 4870 or NVIDIA GTX 480 DirectX 11 and 1 GB of memory;
• Memory: 4 GB.

Exit Tomb Raider for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on 5 March.

Publisher 2K Games has fans BioShock: Infinite purchase Season Pass. Subscription is $ 20 and provides access to a free download of three DLC, which individually would cost $ 30. It will include several downloadable new characters, story missions, weapons and abilities.Additionally customers will get DLC called Early Bird Special Pack , which includes exclusive weapons and devices. Release BioShock: Infinite will be held March 26 for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

2K Games has also decided to reward users who pre-order on BioShock: Infinite digitally store Steam. And on the extent of scale thanks to affect the total number of pre-orders the game. At the moment, customers are guaranteed to receive the first part of BioShock and downloadable addition Industrial Revolution Pack . If the next "sales plan" will be made, players will get items for Team Fortress 2 .What follows is a free version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown . Bioshock Infinite yield on 26 March 2013.

UPCOMING WEEK

Company Guerrilla Games has announced a fantastic action Killzone: Shadow Fall . The game is developed exclusively for the PlayStation 4 will go down to the starting line of the console. On the project employs 150 professionals. Events Killzone: Shadow Fall unfold thirty years after the end of the story Killzone 3 . Helgasty vektantsy and live in the city Vekta, divided into two parts by a massive wall. Soon the fragile truce is violated as a result of undermining the fence, and between nations armed conflict erupted. The user plays the role of peacemaker, whose mission - to stop the civil war. Killzone: Shadow Fall promises to demonstrate a high level of technology, and comprehensively researched gameplay. The game is scheduled for the end of 2013.

Studio Sucker Punch unveiled action inFAMOUS: Second Son . The game's plot tells the story of a guy named Delsin Rowe. He lives in Seattle, where one witnesses the accident the passenger bus and rescues people trapped in a burning car. Following this incident, the young man discovers his supernatural powers. In particular, he has telekinesis, and can turn into smoke. Suddenly-found gift makes Delsina hunted by government intelligence agencies - Department of joint protection and declares him a terrorist begins to search. The developers promise an interesting story full of unexpected twists, open game world, as well as the detailed reproduction of the street and the Seattle area. The game is declared as non-linear, the developments in it depends on your actions. Release inFAMOUS: Second Son held later this year exclusively for the PlayStation 4.

Company Evolution Studios, known for a series Motorstorm , announced racing simulator DriveClub . Game created exclusively for the PlayStation 4. The project is focused on team competition and a strong emphasis on the social component. Users will have to form their own team, join clubs and carry out various missions issued by other groups of players. In drawing up the job for the rival team can select a location, race track, weather conditions and time of the match and much more. In DriveClub be available much realistic licensed cars and tracks. Along with the main game will be released add-on application for mobile devices. Thanks to him, you can view the profile, the leader board and interact with the social side of the game. Exit DriveClub held in late 2013.

SCE Japan Studio announced adventure game Knack for PlayStation 4. The project tells the confrontation of human civilization and goblins.The main character - a robot designed by people to repel enemy attacks. He has a different specific abilities, and can also attract the different subjects, thus increasing in size. Game mechanics is based on solving puzzles and participating in the melee. Knack - very bright and colorful design that visually like an animated cartoon. In its creation involved Mark Cerney (Mark Cerny), known for such series as Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Dexter, Ratchet and Clank, as well as on the game God of War 3 . Release of the game will take place at the end of this year.