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Baulder’s Gate Enhanced Edition Now Available For Mac

Beamdog and Overhaul Games proudly announce that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for Mac OS X is now available directly from www.beamdog.com. The Mac OS X version will also release later in the Mac App Store. The original Baldur’s Gate launched in 1998. With over 50 hours of epic gameplay, it quickly became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons’ fantasy roleplaying video game series at that time. Beamdog and Overhaul Games have brought this classic back to life for Mac OS X. In addition to enhancing graphics and gameplay, Overhaul Games has added new allies to join your party, complete with … Continue reading Baulder’s Gate Enhanced Edition Now Available For Mac

The 2012 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees

The ballots have all been counted, and here are the five nominees in each category for the 2012 GiN Game of the Year Awards. Congratulations to everyone who worked on a game that earned a spot on the ballot this year. For all our voters, don’t forget to cast your final ballot for the overall winner in each category. Last year we had more than 100,000 votes cast, so be sure you’re ballot is in there. Voting is, as always, free. Lots of people worked really hard to bring us these great games. Show them we care! And when you’re … Continue reading The 2012 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees

Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Confirmed For North America

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix will be available this fall in North America exclusively for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Fully remastered in HD, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is a compilation of the critically acclaimed Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, previously exclusive to the Japanese market, and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. In addition, the two-in-one-disc package will feature HD cinematic story videos from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, enhanced gameplay mechanics and PlayStation 3 system trophies. Players can now relive the origins … Continue reading Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Confirmed For North America

Steam Now Available For Linux

Valve today announced the release of its Steam for Linux client. The Steam client is now available to download for free from the Ubuntu Software Center. Ubuntu is the most popular distribution of Linux used by millions of people globally and known for its well-designed, easy-to-use customer experience. "The introduction of Steam to Ubuntu demonstrates growing demand for open systems from gamers and game developers," said David Pitkin, Director of Consumer Applications at Canonical. "We expect a growing number of game developers to include Ubuntu among their target platforms. We’re looking forward to seeing AAA games developed with Ubuntu in … Continue reading Steam Now Available For Linux

Train Simulator 2013 Gains High Speed DLC

Railsimulator.com Ltd., the market-leading innovator of rail simulation and modeling tools, today released its latest product, the popular London-Faversham High Speed route, featuring the Hitachi Class 395 high speed train known informally as "Javelin". The new standalone route does not require the Train Simulator 2013 base game to play, making it a perfect entry point for new players. Officially licensed by Southeastern and developed in association with Hitachi, the London-Faversham High Speed simulator game features a highly realistic recreation of the train route from London St Pancras International to Faversham, Kent, complete with the 140mph Class 395 high speed train. … Continue reading Train Simulator 2013 Gains High Speed DLC

Can You Solve Your Own Murder?

Square Enix Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today challenges gamers to solve the hardest case of all’ their own murder. Murdered: Soul Suspect takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach. Hunt for leads at www.murdered.com, www.facebook.com/murdered and www.twitter.com/murdered and find out how you can bring your killer to justice. Murdered: Soul Suspect will be available early 2014 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.In a way … Continue reading Can You Solve Your Own Murder?

Avadon 2: The Corruption Soon To Invade PC, Mac

Spiderweb Software, Inc. announced today the upcoming release of Avadon 2: The Corruption, an all-new, indie fantasy role-playing game and the second title in their hit Avadon Trilogy. Return to Avadon, the dread Black Fortress. You are a spy and warrior, fighting the foes of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your power is great and your word is law, but you will need all of your skill and cunning to end the civil war that is tearing your land apart. You are an agent of Avadon. The Black Fortress. Your job is to protect your homeland … Continue reading Avadon 2: The Corruption Soon To Invade PC, Mac

Protoxide: Death Race Now Available

HeroCraft Games are delighted to announce the launch of the Protoxide: Death Race for devices shipped with Android OS. The game has already been praised by users of iPhone and iPad. It has topped the charts in its genre and garnered a large number of fans. Protoxide: Death Race offers you a vision of the ‘world after 2012’. Showing you all you need to know about ultra-fast, battle-ready super-cars that look like machines from a Hollywood blockbuster and the wild industrial tracks they inhabit. Various modes of Protoxide: Death Race give you a chance to test yourself in high-speed competition, … Continue reading Protoxide: Death Race Now Available

2K Games And WWE Agree To Multi-year Deal

2K and WWE today announced that they have entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement granting 2K the exclusive worldwide rights to publish the critically acclaimed WWE video game franchise across all major platforms and distribution channels. The series, which will continue to be developed by Yukes in Japan, will combine the studio’s signature gameplay with 2K’s commitment to authenticity in WWE ’14, the latest iteration of the popular, long running series. With the addition of the WWE franchise, 2K will continue a highly-successful, 15-year tradition established by past WWE titles. Financial terms were not disclosed. "The WWE series is a … Continue reading 2K Games And WWE Agree To Multi-year Deal

Tomb Raider Survival Guide

The first two episodes of Guide to Survival highlighted how an inexperienced Lara Croft must use her intellect and whatever she can scavenge to survive the harsh conditions of Yamatai. In this final episode we dig deep into Lara’s scrappy and raw approach to combat. The elements aren’t the only thing after Lara on the island predators come in both two and four-legged varieties. Lara’s unlocked skills and weapon upgrades culminate in her combat style, executed in both close-quarters and frenzied firefights. Outnumbered and outgunned, stealth is frequently Lara’s strongest advantage. Approaching enemies undetected will allow her to pull off … Continue reading Tomb Raider Survival Guide