DeNA recently released The Drowning for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, available exclusively on the App Store. The Drowning is a console-quality first-person-shooter (FPS) game, featuring intense action, high-definition graphics, a unique storyline, and an intuitive control scheme that is a break from clunky virtual joysticks. "iOS is a spectacularly powerful gaming platform that is always accessible, and The Drowning was created from the ground up for core gamers who want a console-quality experience wherever they are," said Ben Cousins, head of DeNA’s European studio operations and general manager of the Scattered Entertainment studio. "Our veteran development team set out … Continue reading The Drowning Now Available On Apple Devices→
HouseOgames, a Seattle-based indie game incubator with a twist, announced that it is officially accepting applications for it’s program. The program is designed to help indie developers over the course of a full year by supplying them with living accommodations, workspace, business training and access to top level industry mentorship. Two veteran gaming professionals are holding down the fort at HouseOgames, which is focused on fostering the development of casual to mid-core multi platform games: Luke Burtis (Former Production Director for Casual Connect), Scott Jarboe (an Infrastructure Architect, Lead Systems Engineer and Development Engineer for Microsoft’s Edge Computing Network). "A … Continue reading HouseOgames Open For Submissions→
Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced the next chapter in the DC Universe Online (DCUO) story — Sons of Trigon. DCUO’s eighth downloadable content (DLC) pack will enable players to battle alongside Wonder Woman or her adversary, Circe, in new high-level multiplayer and solo adventures, as they race to confront Trigon on a quest for power or peace. DCUO’s 11th Power, Celestial, will be introduced with the new DLC, granting Blessed or Cursed abilities focused on healing, as well as New Legends PvP characters Donna Troy and Cheetah. The new DLC will be available for download on the PC … Continue reading Sons Of Trigon DLC For DC Universe→
Havok , a leading provider of 3D interactive game development technology, announces today that Microsoft and 343 Industries have integrated Havok’s AI technology into Halo: Spartan Assault on Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. The new top down shooter is set in the intense and dangerous Halo universe and provides an advanced gameplay experience with accessible controls for the ideal pick-up-and-play mobile title. Halo: Spartan Assault is available for $6.99 at the Windows Phone 8 app store. Set between the events of Halo 3 and Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault is the new chapter of the award-winning Halo universe that … Continue reading Havok To Power Halo: Spartan Assault On Windows 8 Phones→
Activision and Treyarch recently released the vengeance DLC for Call of Duty Black Ops II. Vengeance takes players to exotic locations around the globe and also serves up a new chapter to the Zombies experience with "Buried," where the undead residents of an abandoned subterranean Old West mining town have come back to claim their home. Treyarch continues to expand the Zombies story world in imaginative, mind-tripping ways with "Buried." Once players meet up with the four survivors of Tranzit, they’ll begin to encounter the undead residents of an abandoned underground Old West mining town. A healthy arsenal of equipment … Continue reading Call Of Duty: Black Ops II Vengeance Launches→
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) recently expanded its ESRB Privacy Certified program, adding new services to ensure consumers understand how interactive entertainment companies handle their personal information and to help those companies comply with online privacy laws and best practices. In particular, the expanded privacy seal certification program now applies to mobile app privacy practices and helps companies to comply with the recently revised Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule, which governs how websites and online services collect, use, or disclose children’s personal information. Companies that meet ESRB Privacy Certified’s requirements may display a seal on their digital … Continue reading ESRB Privacy Certified Program Expands→
Bethesda Softworks recently announced The Elder Scrolls Anthology. For the first time in the history of the award-winning series, Bethesda presents The Elder Scrolls in one complete PC collection. Arriving on retail shelves September 10, 2013 for $79.99, The Elder Scrolls Anthology features all five critically-acclaimed games, plus official add-ons packaged together in an exclusive premium collector’s set. A full list of contents is below. The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes: * The Elder Scrolls Arena * The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall * The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind o Tribunal o Bloodmoon * The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion o Knights of … Continue reading The Elder Scrolls Anthology Announced→
Today Darrell Gallagher, Head of Product Development and Studios at Square Enix, announced the next Tomb Raider on Tumbler. "Hi – you may have read today that a next-generation sequel to Tomb Raider is in the works. We’re very excited to confirm that the team has started working on telling the next chapter in Lara’s tale. It’s still early days, so I’m afraid I can’t provide any further details for now save my assurance that we’re not resting on our laurels and acclaim from Tomb Raider’s recent successes, but working hard to raise the bar even higher and re-affirm the … Continue reading Next Gen Tomb Raider Announced→
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) and Infernum Productions AG announced last night at the annual SOE Live fan event that the free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Dragon’s Prophet, will launch in North America and Europe on Sept. 18, 2013. Developed by Runewaker Entertainment, Dragon’s Prophet allows players the opportunity to capture, train, ride and fight hundreds of unique dragons while unlocking their unique skills and abilities. Currently in Open Beta, players have journeyed through the beautiful, vast realm of Auratia to see if they have what it takes to become the next Dragon’s Prophet. At launch, players will … Continue reading Dragon’s Prophet Launches September 18th→
The newest Crazy Machines 2 DLC is in orbit and ready to land on the PC starting July 31! Launch your brain into the farthest reaches of the galaxy to take on a second wave of Invaders from Outer Space! Battle new alien life forms like Shape Shifters and Retro invaders. Utilize an amazing arsenal of parts and weapons as you solve new challenge levels and demolish extraterrestrials in your own devious experiments! Use velocity pads, EMP bombs, and Pushing Beams and much more to construct your own masterpiece of chaos in out space! Stunning HD graphics, extraordinary physics, particle … Continue reading Second Wave Of Crazy Machines 2 DLC Invaders Deploy→
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