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→
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, 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→
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→
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→
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→
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→
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→
They may walk, but you’ll need to run to survive the unquenchable zombie lust for living flesh in Meridian4’s new Deadly 30. Pure Indie, this classic side-scrolling shooter was developed by the two-man team of Iggy Zuk and Gonzossm, and was discovered by Meridian4’s partner, Headup Games. Deadly 30 will be unleashing the starving walkers tomorrow via digital download. "Deadly 30 is an ode to the classic side-scrolling genre, and adds in a perfect blend of tower defense and even a little RPG to compliment the non-stop shooting action," said Steve Milburn, Marketing Director of Meridian4. "Given the recent mainstream … Continue reading Deadly 30 Zombies Stalking Download Sites→
Auto Club Revolution today announced its Open Beta phase following the successful completion of the Closed Beta Test program. Players can now join the game without invitation at www.autoclubrevolution.com. Auto Club Revolution is a free-to-play online racing game and car community built in collaboration with the motor industry. Featuring officially licensed cars from over 40 of the world’s leading motor manufacturers, it delivers a ‘best in class’ racing experience to the free-to-play market while providing a social platform for owning, customizing and enjoying cars online. From today, Auto Club Revolution will feature both free and premium content providing players with … Continue reading Auto Club Game Looking For Testers→
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