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Splatterhouse Lost Island DLC Ready

The "Lost Islands" survival arena DLC for SPLATTERHOUSE is now available for download on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360 for 160 Microsoft Points and on PlayStation Network for $1.99. Players must have the retail game in order to access the "Lost Islands" survival arena DLC content. The "Lost Islands" DLC pack opens up a brand new survival arena where an ancient terror stirs. Players can take on wave after wave of increasingly difficult enemy combinations in the halls of the Thule for an adrenalin pumping gameplay experience. Only those stern of heart will have what it takes to battle … Continue reading Splatterhouse Lost Island DLC Ready

Braveheart HD iPad Demo Available

Gaijin Entertainment is announcing the release of a "lite" version of their new action / role-playing game, Braveheart HD for iPad. Players can now experience Braveheart HD’s stunning graphics and unique touch-controlled combat system for free, in a demo that features a complete level from the full game. Braveheart HD for iPad normally sells for the low price off $2.99; through December 31, the price has been discounted to $1.99. In Braveheart HD, players control the brave knight Richard on his quest for the Holy Grail. With the path to victory blocked by numerous enemies and bosses, players must make … Continue reading Braveheart HD iPad Demo Available

Paradox Games Go 50 Percent Off

Just in time for the holidays, Paradox Interactive today announced their Holiday Specials. All Paradox titles will be 50 percent off between December 23rd and January 2nd at digital download retailers. So grab all of your soon-to-be-favorites from the Hearts of Iron or Europa Universalis series to Mount & Blade: Warband for pennies on the dollar! The games you’ve been waiting for are now available at a new low price.

Back To The Future Game Ships

In a blast from the past, and the future, Telltale’s Back to the Future: The Game will debut this Wednesday, December 22. The five-part season’s first episode "It’s About Time!" will be available for PC and Mac platforms. Fans can still get the critically acclaimed bonus Puzzle Agent game free with their pre-order from http://www.backtothefuturegame.com, and Telltale also donates $1 to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation with each purchase up through the launch. The series will debut on the PlayStation Network and iPad platforms in early 2011. Back to the Future: The Game brings the iconic ‘Marty McFly’, ‘Doc … Continue reading Back To The Future Game Ships

Reload Weapons Trainer Released For Wii, PC

Not expecting to get that Red Ryder BB Gun you were begging Santa for? You probably would have put out your eye anyway.You’re much better off getting Reload, a weapons and tactics simulator available for the Wii and PC that packs military hardware and equipment from top manufacturers like Remington, Magnum Research, Champion Traps and Targets and Wiley X. Reload features guns that are far more powerful than Red Ryders, including many from leading manufacturer Remington including the 887 Nitro Mag, Model 1100 Tac4, Model 700 CDL SF, Modular Sniper Rifle (MSR), 870 Express Super Slug and the R-15 450 … Continue reading Reload Weapons Trainer Released For Wii, PC

Race 07 Gets Holiday Steam Price

Today the Swedish game development company SimBin Studios AB announced that its award winning racing simulation "Race 07" will be part of the Steam Holiday Sales promotion. Through the promotion gamers will get a 75% price discount on the game. The promotion will run until January 2nd 2011. Also other racing games from SimBin will participate in the promotion and therefore will be available on Steam for a reduced price. Race 07 won a Gameindustry.com Game of the Year award for sports games, and got rave reviews as well.

ESRB Mobile App Released

Aim. Snap. Learn. It’s just that easy for parents to get detailed video game rating information before buying a video game this holiday season. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) – which assigns the age and content ratings for computer and video games – has upgraded its free mobile app to include the ability to search for rating summaries using the phone’s camera. Now parents can quickly and easily look up a game’s in-depth rating summary by simply snapping a photo of the game box with their iPhone or Android phone. Video games are once again expected to top holiday … Continue reading ESRB Mobile App Released

Sony Online Announces Fan Faire

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) is bringing all the fun of Fan Faire back to Bally’s Las Vegas for a weekend of gaming action. Fan Faire is a great time to meet up with old friends and make some new ones while getting a look behind the scenes of your favorite SOE titles! Fan Faire will be packed with activities including: Special announcements and sneak peeks of upcoming SOE titles In-game tournaments and live, game-themed competitions and quests Developer forums, panels and roundtables Goody-bags, giveaways and other fun items! Fan Faire vets and noobs alike will not want to miss out! … Continue reading Sony Online Announces Fan Faire

Space Miner HD Ships On iTunes

Venan Entertainment announced today that their critically acclaimed App Store title Space Miner: Space Ore Bust now has a big brother – Space Miner HD. Available for immediate download, Space Miner HD finally brings this beloved epic action RPG to the iPad. "Although this has been a fantastic game for us on the iPhone, with thousands of glowing user reviews – it is even better on the iPad," said Brandon Curiel, President of Venan. "The detail is amazing – as awesome as the retina graphics look on the iPhone 4, the size of the iPad really makes the game shine … Continue reading Space Miner HD Ships On iTunes

Dream Trigger 3D Confirmed for 3DS

D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, confirmed its support today for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system and announced Dream Trigger 3D. Dream Trigger 3D is a completely original arcade shooter in which players use sonar to detect sound to expose colorful enemies and blast them into explosive 3D patterns. The introduction of the new Nintendo 3DS system will allow players to experience an arcade shooter with a whole new visual perspective never before seen on a handheld. Dream Trigger 3D features over 50 stages that will hypnotize players with a seamless combination of stunning visuals and … Continue reading Dream Trigger 3D Confirmed for 3DS