Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Driven 3D Racing Announces Closed Beta

"Driven" the Web 3D Racing game developed and published by BAG Entertainment will have its 1st CBT service as a Facebook App Game. DRIVEN is the first full 3D SNG Racing game available on Facebook. Although DRIVEN’s platform is web browser based, it has high quality graphics that seemed real. During CBT, it will allow testers to get a glimpse of Driven with its high quality racing tracks and customizable vehicles that would suit their playing style. At the moment, DRVEN CBT service will focus on single play in the Facebook App Platform. However, various social activities and multi-play features … Continue reading Driven 3D Racing Announces Closed Beta

Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Breaks Into App Store

Today, Capcom released the MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 App on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Introducing a brand new control style using the innovative "Flick Button", the MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 App allows players to play this classic fighting game on the go. The "Flick Button" mechanic introduces an easy way for players to access the more advanced attacks in MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 with a fast swipe. The MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 2 App will have the same features as previously released versions of the title, including the impressive 56 Character Roster, the game changing "Variable System" … Continue reading Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Breaks Into App Store

Elven Legends Getting Sequel

Nexgen, one of the oldest developer and publishers of mobile titles in Singapore, announced today its newest title, Elven Legends: Rise of Nightshadesfor the Apple iOS platforms. As a sequel to the multi-award winning mobile game from 2008this game will deliver AAA quality along with its signature RPG gameplay. There will be a KickStarter campaign later this month to help raise money for this long-awaited title. Elven Legends: Rise of the Nightshades is an action-RPG in the same vein as Diablo. The object of the game is to fight through vicious enemy mobs and destroy a powerful boss on each … Continue reading Elven Legends Getting Sequel

Synthesis Localization Company Founds German Office

Established over 17 years ago, Synthesis Global Solutions has grown into one of the leading videogame localization specialists in the world. Synthesis has quietly built up a prized reputation for high quality, reliability and flexibility directly with leading publishers throughout the industry and has been responsible for the localization of recent global smash hit games including The Elder Scrolls V – Skyrim, Id Software’s Rage and Call of Duty – Modern Warfare 3. With offices and proprietary recording studios in the US, Italy, Spain, Japan and now Germany, Synthesis Global Solutions can now provide developers and publishers with a truly … Continue reading Synthesis Localization Company Founds German Office

Gamers versus RC Car Racers Contest Begins

The simulator ‘VRC Pro’ was released last September, and now it’s launching a grand contest for gamers, which has some similarities with Nissan’s and Sony’s GT5 combined and highly successful Race Academy project. Called ‘Race2theWorlds’ (R2tW for short) it challenges gamers and r/c racers to qualify via the simulation for a real R/C World Championship July 2012. The winner flies to the Netherlands, all expenses paid, and all materials (car, radio, etc.) are provided including factory support. R2tW is officially sanctioned by IFMAR, the world organization governing this sport. Epic battle: Gamers vs. Racers. R2tW represents an epic battle between … Continue reading Gamers versus RC Car Racers Contest Begins

Shrapnel Games Announces Spring Sale

This Spring Shrapnel Games tears away at the shackles of reality that binds our world, shredding away at prices and inviting gamers to lose themselves in savings beyond the threshold! From now thru Sunday, May 6th, every game available at Shrapnel Games is being discounted in a frenzy of sanity losing savings: Air Assault Task Force $34.95 Air Command 3.0 $34.95 ATF: Armored Task Force $23.95 Battle Group Commander: Episode One $11.95 BCT Commander $15.95 BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity $6.95 Bronze $24.95 Data Jammers: FastForward $6.95 Dominions 3: The Awakening $48.95 The Falklands War: 1982 $34.95 Raging Tiger: The … Continue reading Shrapnel Games Announces Spring Sale

Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room Ready For Solving

Following their hit title Victorian Mysteries: Woman in White, Freeze Tag announces the eagerly anticipated release of the series’ third suspense filled title called Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room. Made for mystery lovers, The Yellow Room brings the concept of a "locked room" crime to an interactive gaming environment. Freeze Tag’s new release is based on the classic French mystery novel Le Mystère de la Chambre Jaune, written by Gaston Leroux. Although Leroux is better known as the author of Phantom of the Opera, The Mystery of the Yellow Room is regarded as one of the earliest and most complex … Continue reading Victorian Mysteries: The Yellow Room Ready For Solving

What’s Hot in Japan?

Here at Gameindustry.com, we cover the game industry from all around the world. Someone is always making news somewhere, and we strive to make sure you are always in the loop. Our Asian Markets Correspondent Febriani Sihombing has rounded up all the top stories coming out of Japan this week in the form of Tweets, Facebook postings and articles from top Japanese gaming magazines, developers and publishers. So here’s what’s hot in Asia this week: Metal Gear Solid T-shirts on sale in Uniqlo Japan to mark the 25th anniversary of the game series. Price 1500 yen ($19) Link Here **Famitsu … Continue reading What’s Hot in Japan?

Play Diablo III All Weekend, Free

Blizzard announced a free beta play weekend for Diablo III, with open access to all players with a valid Battle.net account. Beginning today, April 20th, everyone is invited to log in and help us put the game and servers through their paces in a three day stress test as the game moves toward the May 15 release date. Players can begin downloading the Diablo III client immediately for Mac or Windows here: https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml Once done, players will be able to play Diablo III from Friday, April 20 at 12:01 p.m. PDT (noon), until Monday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. … Continue reading Play Diablo III All Weekend, Free