Koch Media, a leading independent producer and marketer of digital entertainment products in Europe and North America, announced today that it has secured the intellectual property rights for two of the most popular and successful THQ franchises, Metro and Saints Row, as well as Chicago-based development studio, Volition, as THQ continues to liquidate its assets in closed auctions this week. Deep Silver, Koch Media’s international publishing powerhouse, will lead all further development and marketing on the Saints Row and Metro franchises, each of which boast millions of units sold worldwide and vast, dedicated fan bases. ‘Koch Media welcomes the addition … Continue reading Deep Silver Gets Metro, Saints Row, Volition Studio From Bankrupt THQ→
In addition to the news that Koch Media’s Deep Silver will be getting Saint’s Row, Metro and the Volition Studio from Bankrupt THQ, other publishers have snapped up properties and IP. Take-Two will buy the Evolve IP, outbidding the developers. German developer Crytek plans to buy the Homefront IP, as it was already signed to create the sequel. Probably the biggest news beyond Deep Silver getting Saints Row is that Relic Entertainment, developer of Company of Heroes and other strategy games, will now be a part of Sega. Reports are that Sega paid over $26 million for Relic in a … Continue reading More THQ Assets Distributed, Sega Acquires Relic Entertainment→
Bethesda Softworks and ZeniMax Online Studios today announced that beta signups are now open for The Elder Scrolls Online at ElderScrollsOnline.com. Interested gamers simply have to go to the website and register for a chance to play. Selected beta registrants will be granted early access to beta test the game. They will be among the first to experience this epic world with others in one of 2013’s most highly-anticipated releases. Timing and details of the start of playtests will be provided at a later date to those who register. ‘We’re really excited to get the game into players’ hands,’ said … Continue reading The Elder Scrolls Online Beta Signups Begin→
Today, KONAMI announces the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system premiere of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels Plus (previously named Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels) and its exciting update for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. This marks the triumphant return of the widely popular Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise to the video game platform, which spans television and the trading card game. The game boasts new features and functionality including: – Voice and Text chat compatibility – Over 2,000 playable cards, including cards featured in Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic, GX and 5D’s Decks – Hundreds of additional cards and packs for purchase through … Continue reading Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D Decade Duels Comes to Consoles→
Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has shipped to retailers in North America and Latin America, exclusively for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. This epic tale of a boy named Oliver crossing two realities on a quest to save his mother combines the talents of three of Japan’s most respected entertainment entities, LEVEL-5, Studio Ghibli, and Joe Hisaishi, to create what will be one of 2013’s most enchanting and unique video gaming experiences. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is developed … Continue reading Wrath Of The White Witch Ships→
The Revolution DLC Map Pack will take up a lot of your time soon. Luckily, the Replacer is here to solve all of your problems. One of the most robust and diverse DLC offerings in Call of Duty history, Revolution includes four all-new Multiplayer maps, a new Zombies Co-Op map, a brand new Zombies game mode and a bonus Multiplayer weapon. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=OZwdpXgPbKc Publishers: Activision Developers: Treyarch Invention Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Today, Ubisoft and announced that ShootMania Storm, the online multiplayer first-person shooter, will be released on April 10. Starting February 12, the game will enter an Open Beta phase allowing the developers to receive more feedback from the community ensuring a higher level of polish before the release in April. Developed by Ubisoft’s Nadeo studio, ShootMania Storm follows the footsteps of TrackMania, Nadeo’s successful arcade racing game, to present a new dimension in first-person shooter. As part of the ManiaPlanet system, ShootMania Storm puts players at the center of their gaming experience. To date, players have created more than 15 … Continue reading ShootMania Storm Gets New Spring Release Date→
Developer Mechanist Games is pleased to announce collaboration with publisher Reality Squared Games to release the English version of City of Steam, a browser-based industrial age fantasy 3D MMORPG developed utilizing the Unity 3D engine to its full potential. City of Steam promises a new level of browser gaming; some, such as Massively and MMORPG.com, are saying it sports content rivaling that of client-based MMOs. Already years in development, the game is projected for a Beta release later this year. R2Games, publisher of successful Free-to-Play titles including Crystal Saga and Wartune, aims to bring City of Steam to a large … Continue reading Mechanist And Reality Squared Team Up For City Of Steam MMO→
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a host of forums dedicated to those games, today announced that its official Paradox forums have reached over 500,000 subscribers worldwide. To date, over half a million loyal gamers have signed up to follow the news from Paradox and get into heated conversations about robots, crusades, and accidental wizard-based explosions. To celebrate this milestone, five lucky forum subscribers will be awarded every game that Paradox publishes ‘ and will ever publish in the future. All existing forum subscribers will also receive a little something in their inboxes. Paradox is also marking the occasion … Continue reading Paradox Interactive Reaches 500,000 Forum Members→
Independent developer Alexander Bruce is pleased to announce his award winning psychological exploration game, Antichamber will be available to the public January 31st for the PC via the platform Steam. Antichamber has been making the rounds in competitions and at conferences for the past several years, being recognized with over 25 awards and honors throughout its development from major festivals including the Independent Games Festival, PAX10, IndieCade and Make Something Unreal. In April 2012, Antichamber was honored as the 7th game to be backed by the IndieFund. Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for … Continue reading Indy Antichamber Game Almost Ready For Play→
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