Spiderweb Software, Inc. announced today the release of a new update for Avadon: The Black Fortress HD, their Indie fantasy role-playing epic for the iPad. Avadon spent over a week as the #1 selling role-playing game, and the new v1.0.1 release contains new features and bug fixes to help your warriors on their journey! Avadon: The Black Fortress HD is an epic fantasy role-playing adventure in an enormous and unique setting. You can choose from four different character classes, each with dozens of unique spells and abilities. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts, and travel through an … Continue reading Avadon: The Black Fortress Goes HD For iPad→
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) has appointed seasoned video game executive Bill Roper as Vice President, Marvel Franchise. Roper, who comes to DIMG from Cryptic Studios, will report to Alex Seropian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Games, who made the announcement today. In his role, Roper will be responsible for establishing the long term strategy and the future creative direction and vision for DIMG published Marvel Games. He will also identify key talent and developers to partner with on product development. "We are pleased to have Bill join our team," said Seropian. "With 17 years of experience in … Continue reading Disney Interactive Names Bill Roper VP, Marvel→
2K Games announced today that Sid Meier’s Pirates!, the classic swashbuckling high-seas adventure, is now available on the App Store for iPad for $6.99. Those scallywags who heed the call early will be able to plunder the game at the special price of $3.99, through July 25, 2011. The app allows would-be buccaneers to serve as captain as they raid and plunder the 17th Century Caribbean. As the fearless leader, players can successfully navigate pirate ship battles and triumphantly dispatch opponents in clanging sword fights using an all-new touch screen interface while they embark on a quest to save their … Continue reading Sid Meier’s Pirates Invade iPad→
Seamless Entertainment, an independent game developer located in Austin, Texas, is setting its sights on re-energizing a faded genre once known for legendary hits like Wing Commander and FreeSpace. Publishers: Seamless Entertainment
Irrational Games co-founder and Director of Development on BioShock, Jonathan Chey announced the founding of Blue Manchu, a new independent development studio dedicated to innovative strategy and simulation gaming and as well as a collaboration with Richard Garfield, creator of Magic: The Gathering, on Blue Manchu’s first game, Card Hunter. Blue Manchu is a loose collective of industry veterans making games that probably would not be funded within the prevailing industry models. Chey was one of the two owners of Irrational when that studio was sold to Take 2. After directing the development of BioShock, Chey left Take 2 in … Continue reading Blue Manchu Development House Forms, Announces Card Hunter Game→
One of the leading social gaming companies in the world, CrowdStar, is joining forces with consumer Internet and mobile computing incubator, YouWeb, to help spur the next generation of mobile social gaming innovation. CrowdStar successfully stormed the mobile space last month with its hit social game, "Top Girl." The iOS title rapidly shot to the no.1 spot in Apple’s App Store, acquiring over 1 million downloads in just 10 days and establishing itself as the top-grossing game in the App Store over "Zynga Poker" and "Angry Birds." On the heels of this success, CrowdStar is establishing StarFund and allocating up … Continue reading CrowdStar Sets Up Fund For New Mobile Developers→
TopWare Interactive is releasing the Two Worlds II: Velvet GOTY Edition this October 18th and they are doing so with glamorous class! The TWII: Velvet GOTY Edition not only comes bundled with the sought after expansion Pirates of the Flying Fortress, but is also uniquely designed in a limited collector’s box which is wrapped in black velvet (PC/Mac) or red velvet (console versions) and highlighted with metal corners made to look like antique brass. Moreover, there is a bold relief TWII logo of the same real metal at the top of the box. Along with the multi-lingual version of TWII, … Continue reading Two Worlds II: Velvet Game Of The Year Edition Due in Fall→
Wargaming.net announced today details on economic system for the upcoming flight combat MMO World of Warplanes. The new game recently announced at E3, will have the same economic profile as the highly-acclaimed World of Tanks, with Gold, Credits, and Experience as main currency to gain and spend for continued advancements. World of Warplanes will feature a global interaction with World of Tanks, which will begin with sharing Gold and Free Experience between the two games for players, who have registered accounts in both of them on a single email. This feature will allow Wargaming.net community to plan their expenses and … Continue reading World of Warplanes To Follow World of Tanks Economic Model→
bitComposer Games is again expanding its marketing team. Cornelia Bär joined the Eschborn publisher as Product Manager on July 1, 2011. This economics graduate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of all the marketing activities for selected products. Cornelia Bär has had many years of experience in product management, and during her time at NAMCO BANDAI PARTNERS (formerly ATARI) she managed brands such as "Star Trek Online", "Ghostbusters: The Video Game" and "The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena." "Cornelia Bär is the ideal person for the Product Manager role, and we are delighted to welcome her … Continue reading Namco’s Cornelia Bar Join bitComposer Games→
Pocket Gems is continuing to dominate the free-to-play mobile games market by holding a top 10 position in Apple’s top grossing app chart for 40 weeks since launch and hitting 40 million downloads across its successful product line and hiring 40 people this year. Pocket Gems’ biggest hit, Tap Zoo, recently celebrated its 44-week anniversary and has spent 28 consecutive weeks in the top five grossing app chart. Developers: Pocket Gems Platforms: iPhone/iPad
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