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Shout For Real In Skyrim With Kinect

Kinect for Xbox 360 support is coming to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Available for free as a title update slated for release this month, Skyrim Kinect for Xbox 360 Support will feature more than 200 Voice Commands. Adding a new dimension to Skyrim’s gameplay, the Kinect for Xbox 360 integration offers Voice Commands throughout the game including Dragon Shouts, Hotkey Equipping, Follower Commands, and all Menus (Items, Magic, Map, Barter, Container, Favorites, and Skills). With Voice Commands, quickly create and load saves during gameplay and access menus and inventories. Skyrim’s Kinect for Xbox 360 Support also adds new functionality … Continue reading Shout For Real In Skyrim With Kinect

Mortal Combat Vita Style

Here is the first glimpse at a live action trailer showcasing Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation Vita along with the beautiful and deadly Kombatant, Kitana. Kitana relies on her brutal steel fans to slice opponents from top to bottom. With Mortal Kombat for the PlayStation Vita shipping to stores May 1, the action is just heating up as the Kombat prepares to hit the streets. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=mD-9lR-2k0g Publishers: WB Games Platforms: PS Vita

PES Sells One Million Units, Drops Price

In celebration of one million units sold throughout Latin America, Konami Digital Entertainment has announced it’s re-releasing its hit game, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 on April 10th at lower prices for a number of formats. The game, originally released in September 2011, has been praised for its realism and key advances, and its low price will make it a key signing for soccer fans. The lower price gives new fans the opportunity to pick up the controller and play against friends in what is regarded as the most authentic soccer game in the market. PES 2012 will be re-released for … Continue reading PES Sells One Million Units, Drops Price

3D Game Advocacy Group Turns Five

Meant to be Seen (mtbs3D.com), the world’s first and only stereoscopic 3D Certification and Advocacy group is celebrating its fifth year in operation. Continuing its website re-launch, Meant to be Seen has enhanced its picture gallery and community forums with full stereoscopic 3D support. Compatible 3D options include AMD HD3D, Nvidia 3D Vision, Interlaced, 3D DLP, anaglyph, and more. "It used to be that viewing images in a gallery or forum required that you download the picture first, and then view it in a separate player. MTBS’ forums and gallery lets you view 3D images right away no matter what … Continue reading 3D Game Advocacy Group Turns Five

AM2 Conference Lines Up Japanese Musical Artists

Attendees could have the time of their life as AM2 (June 15-17, 2012; Anaheim Convention Center and Anaheim Hilton) announces the 1st wave of Summer Festival musical acts at this year¹s highly anticipated event. A diverse slate of Japanese, and Japanese-Inspired, musical acts ranging from pop to visual kei will grace the Matsuri Stage to the delight of attendees and fans. More info and attendee registration can be found at www.am2con.org. "There is something for everyone at AM2," states Summer Festival/Matsuri Festival Programming Representative Mr. Sal Ortiz, "from a diverse slate of musical acts on the Summer Festival stage to … Continue reading AM2 Conference Lines Up Japanese Musical Artists

Civilization V: Gods & Kings Gets June Release Date

2K Games announced today that Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings, the expansion pack for the critically acclaimed and award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization V, will be available for Windows-based PC in North America on June 19, 2012 and internationally on June 22, 2012. Developed by Firaxis Games, Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings enhances the Civilization V experience by adding new civilizations, leaders, units, technologies and more, as well as the return of religion and espionage. Spanning the breadth of human civilization, the Gods & Kings expansion pack allows players to found the first Pantheon of the Gods … Continue reading Civilization V: Gods & Kings Gets June Release Date

Making History: The Calm And The Storm Is Free For Schools

Muzzy Lane Software is pleased to announce that its award-winning multiplayer grand strategy game "Making History: The Calm and the Storm" is now available free of charge to schools. The game, which places the student in the role of national leader in the era surrounding WWII, has been used in hundreds of high schools and colleges around the world. The game was so immersive and entertaining that a consumer version of it was released, selling tens of thousands to strategy game fans. "’The Calm and the Storm’ was the first Making History game produced by Muzzy Lane," says Muzzy Lane’s … Continue reading Making History: The Calm And The Storm Is Free For Schools

Triple Trouble Hits iPad

Polynauten, an independent development studio creating innovative mobile games and interactive applications, today introduced Triple Trouble, a fun filled casual game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that comes alive in a crazy, colorful world full of cute little monsters known as Triples. With 12 beautiful settings and 48 evolving backgrounds, players of all ages are challenged to complete a variety of surprising skill challenges and out-of-this-world obstacles to score points and master more complex levels. The Triple Trouble story tells of a star exploding above the Triples’ beloved planet Trigalax, which created a huge swirling vortex that sucked up … Continue reading Triple Trouble Hits iPad

Guns of Icarus Online

Muse Games has released their latest trailer for Guns of Icarus Online featuring alpha footage from an actual play session earlier this week. The video focuses on what it will look like as you’re blasting your rivals out of the sky. Additionally pre-orders are now available on the site as well and all pre-order packages are 25% off! Pre-order does not include access to closed beta, however, openings for closed beta may be available to those who sign up for the newsletter. Trailer and pre-order information are at www.GunsOfIcarus.com Three hundred years ago was the beginning of the war, the … Continue reading Guns of Icarus Online

SimBim Studios Gets New President, Restructures

SimBin Studios has evolved significantly over the last year. Strong investments have led to the employment of new and experienced developers from all over the world, a new state of the art office as well as new projects currently in the making. In the line of these changes, Henrik Roos, one of three founders of SimBin and the CEO of the company, has decided to step down from his position. Henrik is turning the leadership of SimBin Studios AB into the capable hands of Klaus Wohlfarth, the owner of KW Automotive, and the main investor and shareholder of SimBin Studios. … Continue reading SimBim Studios Gets New President, Restructures