PC Gaming Roundup - February 11, 2009

We're off to a late start again (which will probably be the norm for a bit), however there's plenty of gaming goodness to go around, including a date for godfather II, news on the Left 4 Dead DLC, and a Men of War demo.

Requiem Trailer on YouTube
Paradox Interactive uploaded a new Requiem trailer to YouTube, showcasing the concluding expansion in the Penumbra Collection slated for this month. Requiem ties up the loose ends from the previous two installments as the story's main protagonist, Philip, falls deeper into madness and tries to discover the origins behind his father’s mysterious letter. “Requiem is the epilogue for the Penumbra series that follows Philip’s continuing descent into insanity," said Lead Programmer and Co-Founder of Frictional Games, Thomas Grip. "The puzzle-oriented expansion ties together all the loose ends that the other games left unresolved. What really makes Requiem unique is the effort we put into advancing physics based puzzles and trying to create an intriguing and surreal experience."

Godfather II Gets Dated
This morning Electronic Arts announced that Godfather II will hit the PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on April 7, followed by an April 10th release in Europe. According to the company, the game will allow players to "carve out their own story of deception, betrayal, and conquest in a 1960's organized crime world." The story will interweave with many of the key events from the film (meeting of the Don's in Cuba, blackmailing Senator Geary etc), and will require players to invest in the family and its business, and live the ultimate organized crime experience.

Men of War Multiplayer Beta on FilePlanet
As the heading states, Aspyr Media gave FilePlanet exclusive dibs to host the new multiplayer beta of Men of War. Developed by Best Way, the upcoming real-time strategy game is slated to reach North American shores under the 1C label next month. Aspyr said that up to 16 people can go head-to-head in four different modes, including Battle Zones, Capture the Flag, Combat and Combat FFA. The beta also features 9 different maps and 4 nations: Britain, Soviet Union, America, and Germany, each with their own unique troops and vehicles. Men of War takes place across the globe during the height of World War II and features four different armies: Russia, America, Germany and the Allies. A subscription to FilePlanet is required to download the demo.

Empire Interactive Snags American Mensa Deal
Empire Interactive signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with American Mensa, snagging the rights to develop and publish games based on the Mensa license in the United States. The agreement enables the company to create titles for the console, hand-held, Mac and PC. “Signing a partnership with such a trusted and respected organization like Mensa is a tremendous honor for Empire Interactive,” said Karim Farghaly, Vice President of Empire Interactive. “We have always been committed to delivering quality products and are excited about the endless possibilities with the Mensa license.”

Left 4 Dead DLC Will Be Free
Valve Software said that the recently announced Downloadable Content (DLC) for its zombified first-person shooter Left 4 Dead will actually be free! That's right... free! Due for release this spring, the L4D Survival Pack introduces a new multiplayer game mode entitled, Survival, plus two complete campaigns for Versus Mode (Death Toll, Dead Air). A Critic's Choice Edition of the game will be heading to retail stores this spring as well, and will include access to all the content introduced in the L4D: Survival Pack.

Hang on... more to come...