Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Absolute Force Online Readying New Events

NetDragon has just announced several elaborate elements to be included in its newest FPS, Absolute Force Online. At the end of 2012, AFO successfully finished its closed beta testing phase, and officially began to allow open registration in open beta, demonstrating the company’s great new addition to its gaming lineup. In the near future, there will be new holiday and special event weapons added, as well as a Spring Festival themed map, and new ‘Heroes’ will all be there for players to choose from. What’s more, a stronger and deeper customization function will also become available for players to make … Continue reading Absolute Force Online Readying New Events

Archie Comics Launches Superhero Line

Red Circle Comics, the super hero imprint of comic publisher Archie Comics, is proud to launch the second arc of the groundbreaking New Crusaders series: Dark Tomorrow. New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes saw the revival of the Red Circle heroes and a fresh, exciting take on the classic franchise. Beginning this May, the New Crusaders continue their triumphant return with New Crusaders: Dark Tomorrow following their fiercest battle to date with the shocking conclusion to New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes. The digital first series successfully made the transition to print this summer and continues to build on its … Continue reading Archie Comics Launches Superhero Line

Dance Magic To Cast Spell Over PS3

Gaijin Entertainment is announcing that Dance Magic – a new, high-energy motion game for PlayStation 3 – is on the verge of release. Starting January 8, North American players will be able to buy Dance Magic from the PlayStation Network. There’s no question that motion is a sign of life. In Dance Magic, all of the Earth’s people are not only dancers, but also warriors fighting for peace. The people have developed Dance Magic, a new form of biological energy that can be realized only by dancing. It has become the world’s most powerful weapon, capable of incredible good as … Continue reading Dance Magic To Cast Spell Over PS3

BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Announced

2K Games, Irrational Games and 2K Marin announced today that before exploring the world of Columbia in the upcoming release of BioShock Infinite on March 26, 2013 in North America, fans of the franchise and newcomers alike can experience everything that Rapture has to offer with the BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition. Available in North America on January 14, 2013, BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition will carry a MSRP of $29.99 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition will be available in some international territories at a … Continue reading BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Announced

Firefly Handed Out 3 Million Stronghold Kingdoms Presents

Over the Christmas period Firefly Studios gave away more than 3,000,000 in-game items as prizes in the Stronghold Kingdoms Christmas Giveaway. After logging in, players of the free-to-play online strategy game were greeted with 20 days of free prizes and festive graphics. In that time a massive 3,300,000 cards were snatched up, in addition to 125,000 rare Premium Tokens which were handed out to Lords and Ladies of English, German, French and Russian descent. The competition was made available across all game worlds and lasted until 1st January 2013. Nick Tannahill, Marketing Manager at Firefly Studios is ecstatic about the … Continue reading Firefly Handed Out 3 Million Stronghold Kingdoms Presents

Mass Effect Anime Movie Ships

Mass Effect fans can now buy the Mass Effect: Paragon Lost movie on Blu-ray and DVD. Freddie Prinze, Jr. reprises his role as James Vega for this emotional action-packed prequel to Mass Effect 3. Movie synopsis: Fans of the ground-breaking Mass Effect franchise shouldn’t miss this stunning motion picture experience born of an epic collaboration between the legendary Bioware and visionary Production I.G (Innocence, Kill Bill: Vol.1 (Animation Part), BLOOD-C The Last Dark (2/6/2012 Theatrical Release). Mass Effect: Paragon Lost is the prequel to the highly-anticipated Mass Effect 3 and follows the early career of Alliance Marine, James Vega. Vega … Continue reading Mass Effect Anime Movie Ships

Hardcore RPG Legends Of Dawn Looking For Funding

Dreamatrix and Aurofinity are launching a Kickstarter funding campaign in order to raise funds for Legends of Dawn completion. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/522716131/legends-of-dawn According to the company: Legends Of Dawn is an 3D, open-world RPG for PC, set in a new fantasy world. What sets Legends of Dawn apart is the freedom of play expressed in several key attributes that are rarely seen in a typical RPG. The team has poured passion and creativity into taking gamers on an enthralling ride away from wearisome reality into the magic world of Narr. Legends of Dawn does not force players to choose class like in … Continue reading Hardcore RPG Legends Of Dawn Looking For Funding

Portal’s GlaDOS (Voice) Coming To Anime Midwest 2013

The voice behind the infamous GLaDOS of Portal and Portal 2 will be returning to Chicago in 2013 to celebrate Anime Midwest. GLaDOS’s first ever live performance of "Still Alive" and "Want You Gone" was at Anime Midwest two years ago, in 2011, and so far Anime Midwest is the only place fans can meet Ellen McLain in 2013. Ellen McLain, the voice of GLaDOS, the artificial intelligence antagonist in Portal (for which she won an AIAS Interactive Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement in Character Performance) and Portal 2, hails from Nashville, Tennessee. She has worked in theater and opera … Continue reading Portal’s GlaDOS (Voice) Coming To Anime Midwest 2013

Zombie Smasher HD Shows Off Gravity Sensor

Zombie Smasher HD Is Now in the App Store. And developer A-onesoft is showing off the feature they are most proud of: the use of the gravity sensor to actually crush the undead. ‘Out of dozens of zombie games, Zombie Smasher HD stands out,’ a company spokesman said. ‘You can experience the same excitement as the film Resident Evil: Retribution brings. Applying GRAVITY SENSOR and touch screen, Zombie Smasher HD shows you a perfect and marvelous gaming experience. Throughout the focus of the gaming experience, there are three special attacking methods: Jumping, Sprinting and Spinning.’ He explained that your primary … Continue reading Zombie Smasher HD Shows Off Gravity Sensor

Combat Shock Force Deploys For Mac

This is one stuffed stocking: the CM Shock Force Mac OS X bundle includes the base game, as well as all three modules (Marines, British Forces, NATO) in one attractive bundle starting at just $55. Combat Mission: Shock Force is the critically acclaimed tactical ground combat simulation of realistic modern 21st century warfare. Like no other game before (or since), it allows you to simulate the full spectrum of modern ground warfare in full 3D, in both real-time or turn-based play, solo or head-to-head against internet, Email or LAN opponents. First released in 2007 for Windows PCs, Combat Mission: Shock … Continue reading Combat Shock Force Deploys For Mac