Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

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

Skylanders To Conquer App Store

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is expanding the reach of the phenomenally popular Skylanders franchise, the #1 kids game of 2011, with the debut of Skylanders Cloud Patrol, an entirely new gaming experience for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users, available exclusively on the iTunes App Store. "Skylanders is already a huge success both on consoles and the web with Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Spyro’s Universe and we are excited to bring the franchise to the mobile platform,"said John Coyne, vice president, consumer marketing. "Now with Cloud Patrol, fans have a … Continue reading Skylanders To Conquer App Store

BioWare Concedes: Will Create Free Extended Ending DLC For Mass Effect 3

BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc., announced Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut, a downloadable content pack that will expand upon the events at the end of the critically acclaimed Action RPG. Through additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will give fans seeking further clarity to the ending of Mass Effect 3 deeper insights into how their personal journey concludes. Coming this summer, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will be available for download on the Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PC for no extra charge. "We … Continue reading BioWare Concedes: Will Create Free Extended Ending DLC For Mass Effect 3

Eve Online Launches In Japan

CCP Games and Nexon Co., Ltd., are proud to announce the successful live launch of the much-anticipated localized Japanese version of CCP’s massively multiplayer science-fiction game, EVE Online. EVE Online is well positioned to welcome new players from the world’s 4th largest gaming market with CCP’s own in-house localization system and with Nexon as its pre-eminent local marketing partner. Japanese joins EVE Online’s growing localized selection alongside English, Chinese, German, and Russian-based game clients. In addition to full language support, the launch features a full range of core game services in Japanese including local billing, customer support, an official Japanese … Continue reading Eve Online Launches In Japan

Aces Spades Ready For Android Play

Concrete Software, Inc., a leader in mobile casual gaming, announced today the addition of Aces Spades to its best-selling Aces line. Aces Spades is the first Android game Concrete Software has released since the introduction of Google Play. Google Play allows users to find tons of movies, music and over 450,000 apps in one location. With intuitive AI and customizable gameplay, Aces Spades makes a great addition to the Google Play catalog. Aces Spades offers many great features including five difficulty levels , leaderboards, and a variety of bidding options. The Victorian-era characters and beautiful graphics create a unique Spades … Continue reading Aces Spades Ready For Android Play

Playing Deadly Hide and Seek With Naval War: Arctic Circle

Modern sea combat is a deadly game of hide and seek, and the best captains are those that have mastered the art of remaining hidden and striking from a safe distance. Understanding how to use sensors and how to best position vessels to preserve capital ships is the difference between a national hero and a waterlogged corpse. In this, the fourth video developer diary from Turbo Tape Games, the Naval War: Arctic Circle development team talks about the art and science of naval combat, with dramatic footage of the consequences of failure in the frigid North. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=RsM50PDmjHY Publishers: Paradox Interactive … Continue reading Playing Deadly Hide and Seek With Naval War: Arctic Circle

GAME’s Australian Wing Still in Trouble

Australian Games Site Smart Company, www.smartcompany.com.au, is reporting that while the British retailer Game may be safe from bankruptcy for the moment, the fate of the Australian stores remains in doubt. According to Smart Company, "the development comes as Woolworths signaled its intention to abandon the video game market yesterday, with its Dick Smith chain selling off games and accessories with markdowns of up to 90 percent in some categories. Both incidents highlight the precarious nature of bricks and mortar video game sellers, even as the industry itself remains one of the fastest growing in the world. Buyers are turning … Continue reading GAME’s Australian Wing Still in Trouble

Ex Gamestation Boss Returns to as GAME Chief Exec

Martyn Gibbs, former GAME MD and Gamestation boss, is returning as chief executive of the troubled UK retailer, following yesterday’s rescue by investment group, OpCapita. A popular figure in the UK industry, Gibbs is joined by David Hamid as executive chairman. "I am delighted to be leading GAME back to success," said Gibbs. "Our immediate priority is to help the GAME and Gamestation teams, so they can give our customers a great Easter in our stores and websites." GAME’s UK business was bought by Baker Acquisitions, on behalf of OpCapita. The acquisition has reportedly saved 333 GAME and Gamestation stores … Continue reading Ex Gamestation Boss Returns to as GAME Chief Exec