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Banner Saga 2 Marching Toward A Console Release

Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced that Banner Saga 2 will launch on Tuesday 26th July, 2016 on PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and to the Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program. Banner Saga 2 recently released on PC and Mac where it received excellent reviews across the board. Banner Saga 2 is the exciting sequel to the award winning, BAFTA nominated, indie hit The Banner Saga, an epic Viking role-playing strategy game where a player’s choice directly affects their personal journey. “We are happy that … Continue reading Banner Saga 2 Marching Toward A Console Release

Crush Online PVP MOBA-Style MMO Announced

Publisher GAMESinFLAMES is working with the experienced Korean developer JoyImpact on a client-based MMO with a strong focus on PVP battles featuring MOBA-style combat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdTLMO4z_Ls The world of Gaia is home to three realms, each populated by thousands of players fighting an endless territory war. These nations, along with a comprehensive guild system, are the groundwork for truly grand military clashes. Guilds and nations can ally with each other in exciting Castle Sieges to gain control of a nation and lord over its subjects, while entire nations may scheme with and against each other to win epic wars where not … Continue reading Crush Online PVP MOBA-Style MMO Announced

Star Trek Online Coming To Consoles This Fall

Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced plans to bring Star Trek Online, the free-to-play MMORPG based on the Star Trek franchise, to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Fall 2016. At the console launch, Star Trek Online will offer over six years’ worth of content, including over 130 featured episodes that build upon classic Star Trek stories and series as they play alongside a cast of Star Trek actors including Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), Michael Dorn (Worf), Tim Russ (Tuvok) and more. Star Trek Online for consoles will bring two … Continue reading Star Trek Online Coming To Consoles This Fall

Trade Foundation For Esports Gaming, WESA, Founded

The foundation of the World Esports Association (WESA) has been announced today, as the result of joint efforts between industry-leading professional esports teams and ESL, the world’s largest esports company. Based on similar traditional sports associations, WESA is an open and inclusive organization that will further professionalize esports by introducing elements of player representation, standardized regulations, and revenue sharing for teams. WESA will seek to create predictable schedules for fans, players, organizers and broadcasters, and for the first time bring all stakeholders to the discussion table. The formation of WESA concludes over a year of negotiation between many teams and … Continue reading Trade Foundation For Esports Gaming, WESA, Founded

First Screens for Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game Revealed

Call of Cthulhu, the official video game adaptation of Chaosium’s pen & paper RPG of the same name, unveils two new images today from Darkwater Island. It is a disturbing place that players will have to explore during their investigation while Cthulhu, the Great Dreamer, prepares its awakening. The game is being developed by Cyanide Studio. In Call of Cthulhu, players will control Edward Pierce, a former veteran and private investigator in 1920s Boston. Pierce will be investigating the tragic and mysterious death of Sarah Hawkins and her family in Darkwater Island. Today’s images give you a first glimpse of … Continue reading First Screens for Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game Revealed

Vax Pack Hero Teaches Kids About Vaccines

Vax Pack Hero–a web-based video game, trading cards and website–teaches kids about germs and vaccine heroes
Vax Pack Hero introduces heroes, or teams of heroes, who have been important to the development and success of vaccines. Each hero can be acquired during game play to help players beat the germs and is also featured on a trading card and the website.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney To Ride Again on 3DS

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, has confirmed that the much-anticipated next installment in the Ace Attorney  courtroom drama series will make its way to North America and Europe as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice. This narrative adventure stars beloved defense attorneys Phoenix Wright and Apollo Justice and sees the return of many familiar faces alongside some interesting new additions. The title will be released as a digital download in the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in North America and Europe in September this year at an MSRP of … Continue reading Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney To Ride Again on 3DS

Megan Fox Trumps Kate Upton for Stormfall

9 May 2016 – Plarium, the Israeli gaming developer which has a global registered player base of 250 million players has signed one of Hollywood’s hottest stars in Megan Fox. Stormfall: Rise of Balur is the latest smash-hit sensation from Plarium, and it features Fox in the leading lady role. This browser-based strategy game is rapidly gaining traction with players the world over. Rise of Balur was launched in January of 2015, and it already boasts 1.8 million daily raids and an astonishing 5.5 million gaming hours per month. Stormfall: Rise of Balur is the sequel to the hugely popular … Continue reading Megan Fox Trumps Kate Upton for Stormfall