Launch - Crusader Kings II: The Old Gods DLC

Today in Gaming: for fans of the Paradox Interactive game Crusader Kings II, there's a new DLC pack out today. The Old Gods is actually the fourth DLC pack for the strategy/RPG title. In this episode, you finally get to play as a pagan climbing to the top of the ranks. Also, there's a big focus on the vikings, boats, maps, and beards.

In case you're interested and don't have anything to do tomorrow, Project Lead Henrik Fåhraeus will be hosting a Live Stream on their Twitch TV channel (link below) starting at:

• 11 a.m. PDT
• 6 p.m. GMT
• 7 p.m. BST
• 8 p.m. CEST

You can pick up the DLC for $14.99US.

• [WATCH] [Twitch] Paradox Live Feed
• [BUY] Buy it direct from Paradox
• [BUY] [Steam] The Old Gods DLC
• [LINK] Crusader Kings Home Page

Launch - Q.U.B.E. DLC

Today in gaming: the developers of Q.U.B.E. have announced that their 3D puzzle game is getting a little DLC. Against the Qlock is a DLC pack that adds an all new ten-level time trial. It may take you a few tries, but in order to unlock all the levels you must accumulate medals.

You can find this expansion on Steam at an introductory price of $5.39US ($5.99US after May 13).

• [LINK] Home Page
• [LINK] iTunes:
• [LINK] Joystiq.com:

X360 Black Ops 2 Uprising Date

Today in gaming: mark April 16, 2013 on your calendar XBOX 360 Black Ops fans. Though this information was leaked three days ago, Treyarch and Activision have officially announced the release date for the second DLC expansion to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Uprising will feature four new maps:

• Magma is a Japanese town that is undergoing a facelift thanks to the help of a friendly local volcano.
• Encore is a London-themed music festival map
• Vertigo is a labyrinth of pathways inside of a highrise tower in India
• Studio is a remake of the map Firing Range from the original black ops. I... can... not... wait for this one, as Firing Range was my favorite map from the original.

... and a new zombie mode game called Mob of the Dead -- that takes place on Alcatraz between zombies and gangsters from the 1920s. It features voice over acting from Ray Liotta (Billy Handsome), Chazz Palminteri (Salvatore“Sal” DeLuca), Joe Pantoliano (Al“The Weasel” Arlington), and Michael Madsen (Michael“Finn” O’Leary). Really cool stuff.

No word as yet about the release dates for PC. The XBOX release will cost 1200 points ($15US). I'll keep you informed and I plan to promote it on my YouTube channel, the link to which you can find in the nav bar on the right.

• [LINK] COD: Black Ops 2 Home Page