We have a lot of information for the Darksider II fans out there. First up we have some information about the upcoming novel The Abomination Vault that is set to launch the same time as the much anticipated game is.

Here is a little more about The Abomination Vault.

In DARKSIDERS: THE ABOMINATION VAULT, the Horsemen of the Apocalypse (beings charged with maintaining the Balance between the forces of Heaven and Hell) have uncovered a plot to resurrect ancient weapons of unimaginable power. Death, with the help of his compatriot War, must track down and neutralize the mysterious individuals behind the scheme before the entire universe is plunged into a devastating conflict.

Next up the Darksiders II Community forums are live. So head over to the forums to stay on top of all new information concerning the game. Also you will be able to share your ideas with the Vigil Development Team.

Now for the grand finale. The Darksiders Facebook 100,000 Fan Sweepstakes. And as you can see below there are some awesome prizes you can win by entering the sweepstakes.

That’s all we have Platform Nation and Darksiders II fans, but stay tuned to your favorite gaming website as we will be bringing you more Darksiders II information when we receive it.

We have a couple of announcements to pass along to you today from Rockstar for Max Payne 3. By the title you will know we have a gameplay video featuring the 608 Bull Revolver. But that’s not all we have for you as we also have a link for the Official Max Payne 3 website for you to check out.

First a little more about the 608:

The 608 Bull is a large frame revolver packing eight rounds of staggering firepower that can be shot very accurately over short distances. Typically found in the hands of paramilitary outfits like the U.F.E., the 608 can be single or dual-wield for versatile handgun shooting.

CALIBER – .357
CAPACITY – 8 rounds
RANGE – 50 Meters
BARREL LENGTH – 6-1/3″
WEIGHT – 52 oz

That is a pretty a impressive weapon, now for the 608 Bull Revolver Gameplay Video.

Be sure to checkout the new website and read more about the Comando Sombra, one of the most viscous gangs in Max Payne 3.

Max Payne is set to be released in May of 2012, for the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 and PC. Pre-order your copy now by clicking on the picture of your preferred console below.

The release of The Darkness II is right around the corner, so we are here to share some information for the returning fans of The Darkness as well as some news for the new comers to this awesome sequel that will be sure to please.

First a little more about The Darkness II:

The Darkness II is the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2007 release The Darkness. Inspired by the popular comic book series produced by Top Cow Productions, Inc., The Darkness II is an intense first person shooter that puts you in the role of Jackie Estacado, don of a New York crime family and wielder of an ancient force of chaos known as The Darkness.

It’s been two years since Jackie used his power to kill the men responsible for his girlfriend’s murder. He’s been unable to shake the memory of Jenny’s death since bottling up The Darkness and now it wants out. A botched attempt on Jackie’s life opens the door for The Darkness to reemerge, and sets Jackie on a brutal and personal journey as he unravels the mystery behind the attack and the motives of The Darkness.

Now for The Darkness II launch trailer.

The Darkness II is set for release next week (2/7) for the PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360. In the meantime be sure to download the demo for The Darkness II, and get a look at the game that many of us are looking forward to.

For more information, please check out their website, as well as following them on Facebook and Twitter.

Be sure to stay tuned to Platform Nation as we will be bringing you some Darkness II news and information in the coming week.

We have some new screenshots and a video developer diary for Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar for you to take a look at today.

First up let’s give you a little background information for the game:

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where the proconsul Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. Sequel to the critically acclaimed Hegemony Gold, Hegemony Rome will immerse you in the history like no other real time strategy game on the market, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly changing military situation.
Unfolding across an epic map stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the British Isles, Hegemony Rome utilizes the series’ trademark zoom to seamlessly take you from a grand strategic view of your empire right down to the battlefield at any time. Explore an immersive new world from the dark forests of Germania across the mighty Rhine to the marshlands of the Seine. A larger scale map tests your tactics with more manoeuvring room on the battlefield and visualizes the details of ancient life with garrisons standing guard along the city walls and workers tending their crops in the fields.

Now take a look at the video below as Rick, Rob and Britt talk about the inspirations for the Hegemony games, what makes them special, and how Hegemony Rome will move strategy gaming forward.

For more information on Hegemony Rome be sure to check out their website.

Here is a little something for the Jagged Alliance: Back in Action fans. By the title you know we have some new wallpapers for the upcoming game. But first we have a refresher on the story behind Jagged Alliance: Back in Action:

Jagged Alliance: Back in Action takes players to the fictitious country of Arulco, where a ruthless dictator has seized power and only a small group of rebels stand to resist him. Tasked with freeing the island from the dictator’s iron grip, players will command rebel and mercenary forces while using tactical, diplomatic and economic tools to keep troops supplied and ready for the next flight, all while commanding them directly in nail-biting battles.

Just in case you missed the Jagged Alliance: Back in Action trailer we have it right here for your viewing pleasure:

Jagged Alliance: Back in Action will be released on February 14, 2012, pre-order your copy right here.

If you have been listening to Platform Nation’s Lock and Load (and shame on you if you haven’t been listening, you are missing some great shows) you will know our very own Steven Artlip recently put together his own gaming rig and Ryan Strain is a huge PC gamer. I was one of those that used to play more PC games than console games, but simply lost interest (and money) in playing PC games. So this brings us to why we are here. If you remember Raptr ran a contest back in November and the big prize was a custom built PC worth $5000. As Battlefield 3 emerged as the fan favorite in the contest, I think I was more concerned what the PC look like? Well Platform Nation if you are like me we not only have a video that will walk you through this great looking PC, but we have screenshots for you to take a look at after the jump.

Now that is one awesome looking PC! What did you think of the PC Platform Nation, and are you a PC gamer or strictly console? Let us know and remember be sure to check out P*N’s Lock and Load!

Instead of taking what we think you would want to hear and jotting it down from the Darksiders II: Death Live Community Roundtable we have we have decided to add the audio for you. So sit back and enjoy while the community asks David Adams Studio General Manager, Ryan Stefanelli Producer and Hayden Dalton Principal Designer all from Vigil Games some questions regarding their upcoming game Darksiders II: Death Lives. The audio is a little garbled in the beginning, and that is due to all the buzz surrounding the game and the quality will pick up after a few minutes

Stay tuned to Platform Nation for more news as we receive it for Darksiders II: Death Lives.

If you are like me and have a hectic schedule we try to get in some gaming in anyway we can. And this is when I have found myself playing a lot more games on my iPhone, and that is what brings me here today Platform Nation to tell you about Dark Legends a vampire themed mobile and desktop MMO. Dark Legends will not only be available on our iOS devices, but we will also be able to get our hands on Dark Legends via Google Chrome and Android.

Here is a little more about the game:

Fans of the popular Legends franchise, Pocket Legends and Star Legends, will discover a gameplay evolution in Dark Legends that draws them even deeper into the experience. The combat system delivers fast paced, action oriented gameplay that includes new mechanics such as charge attacks and the ability to drain enemies. A wide breadth of solo and multiplayer content will also be available.

The most significant change is a much deeper focus on narrative. In addition to story communicated during the 3D multiplayer missions, players will periodically be given the option to complete quick action missions with a single tap. These missions use brief cut scenes to create an interactive storybook, where players experience the life of a vampire up-close and personal.

The company’s goal for Dark Legends is to combine casual, strategic advancement content with their award winning real-time 3D multiplayer system to create a blend of gameplay never before seen.

“With each entry to the Legends franchise we raise the bar for the pick-up-and-play MMO space,” said Gary Gattis, CEO, Spacetime Studios. “The changes between Pocket Legends and Star Legends were significant, but Dark Legends is a quantum leap forward in interactive storytelling. Live the dark fantasy and play anywhere, anytime, anyone!”

Dark Legends opens with the player recently raised and under the direction of the vampire that sired them. The secret existence of vampires has been exposed and angry, misguided humans are uniting to exterminate the undead plague by any means necessary. Players must work with their clan to survive this brutal new world.

I can’t wait for Dark Legends to be released as it is set for launch Q1 of this year. To learn more about Dark Legends, be sure to checkout their website: http://www.darklegends.com/. Dark Legends with be shown for the first time publicly at GDC 2012.

Here is a short video we put together for you showing some of Death’s combat and moves. As you will see Death is a lot more agile than his brother War was, but none the less still as a force to be reckoned with.

Be sure to follow Darksiders II on Twitter, and be sure to check out their website for more information and give them a Like on Facebook.

Pre-order your copy of Darksiders II: Death Lives, by clicking on the picture below for the console of your choice.

Last month we told you about Jagged Alliance’s tactical plan & go system, and even though we made it sound awesome maybe you are a tad skeptical with the innovative the system. Well Platform Nation today we are happy to bring you a new trailer showing off the tactical plan and go system.

First up a little refresher of what the plan & go combat system will entail:

Back in Action’s innovative “plan & go” combat system combines real-time strategy (RTS) with turn-based elements to guarantee that the intricacies of tactical warfare are rendered in dynamic, exciting gameplay. This challenges would-be commanders to master not only strategy and tactical combat, but also to maximize their team’s capabilities through RPG-like character advancement.

So what did you think Platform Nation community? I still think it adds a great touch to a great RTS.

Jagged Alliance: Back in Action will be available for purchase February 14th, 2012. Pre-order your copy below!