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Realistic Telemetry Data Added To NASCAR The Game

Prepare for an authentic racing experience like no other because Activision and Eutechnyx are proud to announce the implementation of telemetry data in NASCAR The Game: Inside Line. This complex tracking system measures data from actual NASCAR races and pinpoints the exact distance between two vehicles at any given time. The developers can use this information to recreate race scenarios exactly as they occurred in real life with each car precisely where it needs to be. Take, for example, when Tony Stewart passed nine drivers within the last three laps to win at Homestead-Miami in 2011; players will now be … Continue reading Realistic Telemetry Data Added To NASCAR The Game

Railsimulator.com Releases Trains Versus Zombies 2 For Halloween

Railsimulator.com Ltd., the market-leading innovator of rail simulation and modeling tools, announced Trains vs. Zombies 2, a standalone game in which intrepid train operators must navigate the zombie-ridden city and carry a load of passengers to safety. Featuring five scenarios of frightful fun, this chilling challenge does not require Train Simulator 2013 in order to play. New York City has been overrun by toxic slime, turning normal humans into mindless zombie-like creatures, and it’s your job to rescue passengers from the Halloween nightmare that is taking over the Big Apple. With everything not quite as it seems, be careful who … Continue reading Railsimulator.com Releases Trains Versus Zombies 2 For Halloween

Painkiller Hell & Damnation Launch Trailer

Painkiller Hell & Damnation features an all-action explosive shooter campaign that can be played in single-player mode, co-operative mode across four chapters, and several multiplayer-modes. The hardcore gameplay requires players to fight their way through weird and wonderful demons and fiends using a vast array of weapons, all inscribed with a 666 imprint. Originally released in 2004, Painkiller won high praise and many accolades from fans for its fast and unique gameplay. Keeping true to the old-school FPS ideology, lightning-fast movement enables skilful players to get into the heart of the fast-paced gameplay, topped off with stunning enormo-boss fights requiring … Continue reading Painkiller Hell & Damnation Launch Trailer

Thrustmaster Releases New Ferrari Controller

The new version of the Ferrari Challenge features significant enhancements designed to boost the racer’s fun, including 3 extra buttons, for even greater control in the latest games. These buttons work in conjunction with a new and improved electronic system to minimize lag and improve performance. To top things off, all of the wheel’s mechanical components have been optimized as well. Worthy of a special mention is the brand new pedal set, with its ergonomics refined from A to Z. This new configuration ensures comfortable use no matter what the gamer’s size, along with optimal control of the pressure applied … Continue reading Thrustmaster Releases New Ferrari Controller

Wizardlings Casts Spell Over Mobile

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that Wizardlings, a casual "tap adventure" role-playing game (RPG) set in a fun, fantasy world, is now available for download for iPhone and iPad. Wizardlings can be downloaded from the App Store today for free, and it will be available soon on other smartphone devices. As a young wizard or witch, Wizardlings players embark on a quest to banish the darkness and revive a cursed fantasy world. Along the way, players collect interesting and unique treasures, find ingredients to brew powerful spells, and battle … Continue reading Wizardlings Casts Spell Over Mobile

Stormfall: Age of War Comes To Facebook

Today Plarium, one of the world’s fastest growing developers of social games, announced the launch of its latest game to hit Facebook, Stormfall: Age of War. Plarium has quickly grown its base to more than 12 million monthly active users since launching in 2009 and continues to expand its popular line of strategy games with new titles and themes. Stormfall focuses on the popular medieval fantasy genre by allowing players to follow an immersive storyline to build their castle and form strategic alliances with other players to defend the throne of a fallen empire. Gamers descend into a dark world … Continue reading Stormfall: Age of War Comes To Facebook

Need For Speed Most Wanted Launch Movie

Buckle up, hit the gas and hold on tight; you’re in for the ride of your life. In Most Wanted, you’ll experience dream cars, the way you always wanted them. No tracks and no simulation. It’s about taking your ride to the limit and beyond, nailing perfect 200 mile-an-hour drifts, slamming your friends off the road, outsmarting the cops and getting away with it in style. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=IpGS1K9mLPQ Publishers: EA Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Frontline Tactics Hits Steam, iOS Version Due Soon

The battle lines have been drawn and global peace is at stake as Meridian4 (@Meridian4) and Full Control today release Frontline Tactics on Steam for PC and Mac, with an iPad and iPhone version due out next month. The tactical strategy game drops players in the thick of a mission to quell an uprising by a splinter military group bent on overtaking the oil-rich nation of Fahrahn. Although it enjoys a robust single-player option, what really sets Frontline Tactics apart is its ability to let gamers play against each other in two different multiplayer modes, regardless of which version they … Continue reading Frontline Tactics Hits Steam, iOS Version Due Soon

AM2 Conference Begins 2013 Registration

Ever wanted to host a panel on your favorite anime/manga or have a discussion with like-minded people on your favorite j-rock/j-pop band/idol? Ever wanted to be part of a workshop on designing your very own unique and one-of-a-kind maid or cosplay outfit? You can now! Online registration for panels and workshops for AM2, Southern California convention focusing on anime, manga and music from Japan, is live today. Those that would like to hold a panel or workshop at the event are encouraged to visit the website to register for consideration at http://am2con.org/workshop-and-panel-application/. More info and attendee registration can be found … Continue reading AM2 Conference Begins 2013 Registration

Game of Dwarves Developer Diary

A dwarven prince on a quest to reclaim his people’s old country takes the player on a journey through a continent, uncovering the buried mysteries of the Great War. With a combination of strategy and management, the player rules their settlements of dwarves, having them explore the earth and utilize its resources. The gameplay consists of ordering the inhabitants of a dwarven settlement to dig, build and conduct research in order to strengthen the clan, whilst defending themselves from the terrible beasts from the depths into which they delve. The game generates a unique world each time a new level … Continue reading Game of Dwarves Developer Diary