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Skylanders Imaginators On Store Shelves Now

Ready, Set, Create! Skylanders Imaginators is now available at major retailers worldwide from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI). For the first time, Portal Masters can create their own Skylanders, designing the wildest characters imaginable including customizing appearance, powers, abilities, names, catchphrases, musical themes and much more. Fans will also enjoy Crash Bandicoot and Dr. Neo Cortex as guest star Skylanders, as well as a new mobile app Skylanders Creator and the upcoming Netflix original series, Skylanders Academy. Check out our review of Skylanders Imaginators. “From the day we created Skylanders, we have … Continue reading Skylanders Imaginators On Store Shelves Now

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Multiplayer Beta Begins

The start of the highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta kicks-off today on PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system. Gamers who pre-ordered the game on PS4 system will obtain a beta access code for instant access to the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta. They will experience Infinite Warfare multiplayer first hand, including all-new maps, the all-new Combat Rigs system, new weaponry, unique progression systems, mission teams, select multiplayer modes and more, starting now through 10:00am PT, Monday, Oct. 17. “Infinite Warfare multiplayer is about customizing the experience to fit different play styles, and that begins with Rigs,” … Continue reading Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Multiplayer Beta Begins

Is there a Future for Bitcoin in Gaming?

If you’re not familiar with Bitcoin, you’re not alone. Founded towards the end of the last decade by Satoshi Nakamoto, a person or collective that remains anonymous to this day, Bitcoin is the world’s largest ‘cryptocurrency’, a type of money created from the solution of complex equations, and one that exists apart from the influence of banks. Bitcoin’s journey from a 2008 design paper to a legitimate rival to traditional currencies (the US Congress recently set up a group to discuss Bitcoin and ‘blockchain’, the technology behind it) has been nothing short of remarkable. However, Nakamoto’s “magic internet money” is … Continue reading Is there a Future for Bitcoin in Gaming?

CCP’s Valkyrie, Gunjack Released for PlayStation VR

CCP Games today announced that EVE: Valkyrie, the virtual reality (VR) multiplayer dogfighting shooter that Wired.com celebrated as “a soaring example of VR as the future of gaming,” and Gunjack, the visually stunning VR arcade shooter, have launched on PlayStation VR. Both games were created specifically for VR and build upon CCP’s leadership position in the VR revolution, as well as demonstrate the company’s commitment to creating immersive virtual worlds for players around the globe. “We’re extremely excited to work with Sony to bring high-quality VR experiences to PlayStation 4 owners,” said Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games. “Both … Continue reading CCP’s Valkyrie, Gunjack Released for PlayStation VR

Transport Fever Set for November Release

Sustainable city planners Urban Games and bulldozing tycoons Gambitious Digital Entertainment are pleased to cut the ribbon on their new transport simulation game, Transport Fever, coming to Windows PC, Mac and Linux on Nov. 8. In Transport Fever, players are the heart of the economy, giving life to cities and shaping their futures by conducting the flow of commerce through elegantly designed networks of transit and shipping by land, sea and air. The game is available for pre-order now, and players who purchase the game before launch will receive a 10% pre-order discount. Additionally, anyone who owns the original Train … Continue reading Transport Fever Set for November Release

Shadow Warrior 2 is Released

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter following the further misadventures of former corporate shogun Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world, the formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world. Developers: Flying Wild Hog Platforms: PC

Gamification – A Trading Game changer?

Gamification is an online buzzword that’s impossible to escape. Countless online disciplines – from finance to gambling – have embraced gamification as a means of gaining customer engagement. If you’re unsure of what gamification entails, then here’s a handy definition. Gamification is a means of engaging with customers that treats the entire end-to-end process as a game – albeit a semi-serious one. Rewards can be gained and achievements unlocked by completing certain tasks or a series of tasks, just as a customer would if they were playing a game on their smartphone. There are also elements of social media and … Continue reading Gamification – A Trading Game changer?