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Anger of Stick 2 Fights To Android

Miniclip, the world’s top mobile and online games provider, today announces that it is now distributing Anger of Stick 2 on Android. The fighter game is a sequel to previously released Anger of Stick. The Anger of Stick franchise from developer Junghyun Park follows a stick figure hero that runs toward its enemy’s base carrying a number of weapons to revenge. He must eliminate different types of enemies along the way. In this sequel, unknown enemies in the city emerge and the hero continues to remove enemies with a variety of weapons. Plus, helicopters and robots enter into gameplay, which … Continue reading Anger of Stick 2 Fights To Android

Drox Operative Releases PC, Mac Demo

Soldak Entertainment today announced the availability of the Drox Operative demo. Drox Operative is a starship action RPG for Windows and Mac PCs. Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac. Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary. Whether employing stealth or brute force, they were always deadly. Using these Operatives, the Drox built a starlane system for quick travel amongst the stars, colonized and … Continue reading Drox Operative Releases PC, Mac Demo

Nexon And Valve To Launch DOTA 2 in Korea And Japan

NEXON Co., Ltd. (3659.TO) (‘Nexon’), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, today announced an agreement with Valve Corporation, a leading entertainment software and technology company based in the United States, to publish Dota 2 in Korea and Japan. Dota 2, developed by Valve with legendary designer IceFrog, is the sequel to the genre defining game that has become one of the most played games in the world and a leading title at e-sports tournaments around the world. ‘We are very excited about working with Valve to publish Dota 2 and build on the worldwide momentum of the highly successful … Continue reading Nexon And Valve To Launch DOTA 2 in Korea And Japan

Hellboy And Crew Comes To Big Head Bash

Spicy Horse Games, the creative force behind "Alice: Madness Returns," "Crazy Fairies," and "American McGee’s Grim" announced today that the latest update to ‘BigHead BASH’ adds Hellboy characters to its lineup of collectible fighting toys. Monday’s update adds Hellboy himself as well as Liz, Abe Sapien, Kraus, and Roger to ‘BigHead BASH’s" collection of characters. Players take the comic book cast into battle, waging head-expanding battle across a wacky selection of maps and arenas. Based on and licensed from the Dark Horse Comics Hellboy titles, all characters are artistically approved by Dark Horse. Players can purchase the new figures through … Continue reading Hellboy And Crew Comes To Big Head Bash

Skyrim Dragonborn DLC Movie

A first look at the upcoming Dragonborn DLC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is now out. This DLC seems to feature the ability to ride dragons like mounts, among other cool things. Dragonborn will be available for download for 1600 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE on December 4th, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=TRmdXDH9b1s Publishers: Bethesda Softworks Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Puss In Boots Game Goes Free On Amazon Store

Independent developer ‘Difference Games’ is proud to announce the release of ‘Puss In Boots’ for the Amazon Market compatible tablets and mobile devices. This charming and fuzzy Hidden Objects puzzler is made available as a 100 percent free download on the Amazon App Store, courtesy of a sponsorship by TinyCo! It sells for USD $1.99 on other markets. ‘Puss In Boots’ is Hidden Object gaming at its finest and features 27 levels packed full of items and an exciting story line to boot! Retold in a caveman setting, furry friends will quickly fall in love with the immersive story, not … Continue reading Puss In Boots Game Goes Free On Amazon Store

Johnny Hotshot Shoots For 3DS

UFO Interactive Games, Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Johnny Hotshot for the Nintendo 3DS is scheduled for release November 8, on the Nintendo eShop. After being warped into the world of one of Johnny’s favorite arcade games, Cowboy Hotshot, Johnny must take on the role of sheriff and purge the town of the bandits led by the evil Mr. Wang! Test your reaction skills in the Shooting Gallery, unleash justice upon bandits in the Saloon Shootout, and master the art of roping and lassoing renegade bandits in Catch ‘Em All! Johnny HotShot is sixshooter-slingin’, horse ridin’, … Continue reading Johnny Hotshot Shoots For 3DS

Borderlands 2 Sells 5 Million So Far

There are more guns, more mayhem and more gamers on Pandora than ever before, and they’ve brought friends. 2K and Gearbox Software announced today that, to date, more than 5 million units of Borderlands 2 have been sold-in to retailers worldwide, making it one of the most popular video games of the year. With the recent release of the all-new Mechromancer character class, the Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty add-on campaign, and three new add-on campaigns scheduled to release throughout the coming months, the shooting and looting mayhem continues to gain momentum. A sequel to the 2009 breakout hit, … Continue reading Borderlands 2 Sells 5 Million So Far