Secrets of the Titanic 1912-2012 from Avanquest Software Publishing will be available on Nintendo DS from 13th April to mark the 100th anniversary of the fateful maiden voyage. The 3DS version will follow later this Spring. The hidden-object adventure game offers players the chance to travel back in time and board the RMS Titanic, searching for hundreds of hidden objects and complete challenging mini-games and puzzles to test speed, accuracy and judgment. The tense and exciting plot starts in the present and follows Eva as she experiences flashbacks and finds herself on board the Titanic with the power to change … Continue reading Secrets of the Titanic Floating Toward DS→
In the first episode of our Heavy Hitter enemy-introduction video series, Irrational Games introduces you to one of the new, unique BioShock Infinite antagonists you’ll be facing in the city of Columbia. Introducing the indomitable, fearless Motorized Patriot. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=SkqcLIYWj5w Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Irrational Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Play N Trade, the world’s largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage, branding and innovative store layout. The full integration of both companies will take place over the next few months. "I could not be happier with the merger with Dimension Games," said Play N Trade President Sean Finnigan. "Dimension’s systems are both innovative and complementary to the current Play N Trade offering. This merger … Continue reading Play N Trade Merges With Dimensions Games→
Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, announces today that it has hired industry veteran Cory Barlog to its development team. Best known for his work on the God of War series where he served as director on God of War, Writer/Director for God of War 2, creative director for Chains of Olympus and story creator for Ghost of Sparta. Since leaving Sony, Cory has worked on a variety of projects around the industry as a consultant, designer, and writer. He joins an expanding cast of industry talent at the San Francisco-based studio, who between them are working on the upcoming … Continue reading God of War Director Cory Barlog Joins Crystal Dynamics→
Ubisoft has finally unveiled the new hero and setting for Assassin’s Creed III, which will hit stores on 31 October 2012. Dubbed as the most ambitious project for the series yet, gamers will be thrown into the late 18th century for a battle between the British Army and George Washington’s troops. Our hero is Ratohnhaké:ton, otherwise known as Connor. He is half Native American and half English and the latest Assassin to take on the Templars. The trailer doesn’t give much away, but Connor does use a dagger and a tomahawk, with a bow and arrow slung over his back. … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III Incoming 31 October→
The first blockbuster game of 2012 has arrived! Mass Effect 3 from BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), is now available at retail stores in North America and will be launching in Europe on March 9. The highly anticipated game has been praised by critics for delivering, deep, interactive storytelling and adrenaline-pumping action on a huge scale. Mass Effect 3 has already received perfect scores from a wide variety of outlets around the world, including MSNBC, Game Informer, USA Today, G4 TV, Eurogamer (UK), The Guardian (UK), Official Xbox Magazine (UK), PlayStation Official Magazine (UK), Eurogamer (IT), Game … Continue reading Mass Effect 3 Invades Retail→
The 2012 Game Developers Conference (GDC 2012), the world’s largest and longest running event serving professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games begins today and will run through Friday, March 9 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. The premiere conference for game development professionals worldwide, GDC offers attendees a consummate forum to network, share information and uncover new insights and learning opportunities as they look towards the future of interactive entertainment. GDC 2012 consists of five days of sessions and activities comprised of a variety of lectures, panels, tutorials, roundtable discussions, workshops, the Independent … Continue reading Game Developers Conference Opens In San Francisco→
LA Rock Band HEALTH will be composing the soundtrack and score for our upcoming action-shooter Max Payne 3. In addition to composing the dynamic in-game score, HEALTH will be creating exclusive songs for the game’s soundtrack, which can be heard on the following trailer. "We’re really excited to be working with HEALTH on this project, says Ivan Pavlovich, Soundtrack Supervisor for Rockstar Games. "They’ve brought a distinct energy and atmosphere to the game that perfectly fits Max’s dark story." "Video games are redefining entertainment and whether people like it or not, they are becoming as culturally relevant as films," said … Continue reading HEALTH Composing Score For Max Payne 3→
Highwinds, a leader in content delivery, network and cloud-based IP services, today announced that independent developer and publisher of online games, Funcom, is tapping into Highwinds GDN (game delivery network) for the delivery of its online games to global audiences. In addition to supporting Funcom’s existing game titles today, Highwinds is also well-positioned to support the public release of Funcom’s highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game, ‘The Secret World,’ set to launch on June 19th. Highwinds GDN provides Funcom and its online audiences with reliable gameplay via HTTP caching, which supports game downloads, patches, content expansion and in-game monetization. … Continue reading Funcom Taps Highwinds For Online Content Delivery→
Check out some amazing gameplay footage of the player working heavy armor in Steel Battalion. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=88BS5jva7Nc Publishers: Capcom Platforms: Xbox 360
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