Exactly 12 years ago today, on July 27th 2001, Funcom released what was to become one of the most innovative and longest-running massively multiplayer games in history. Anarchy Online immediately captured gamers’ fascination as it launched them into the first-ever science fiction MMO experience, and for twelve years, Funcom has evolved and expanded this rich universe through regular updates as well as major expansions such as Shadowlands and Alien Invasion. Despite its age, Anarchy Online still serves as home to thousands of people around the world, and more than 2.4 million characters have inhabited the alien world of Rubi-ka to … Continue reading Anarchy Online Reaches 12th Birthday→
The active video games market grew sharply from 2002 to 2011, and will likely continue to expand through 2015, according to a new report released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN). "The enthusiasm surrounding active video games is fundamentally transforming how we play and engage in physical activity," said Erik Huey, senior vice president for government affairs at ESA, the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers. "Not only is this expanding market segment a promising growth opportunity for our industry, it is motivating families to exercise … Continue reading Report Shows Sharp Growth And Bright Outlook→
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a liker of rogues, recently announced a partnership with indie developer T3P to bring out an extended version of survival-horror action game Teleglitch entitled Teleglitch: Die More Edition. Teleglitch, a roguelike top-down shooter that traps players in a military research station in the middle of a catastrophe, features procedurally generated levels, craftable and combinable weapons, and the constant risk of permanent death. A game of Teleglitch carries the constant dread of the unknown, where players never know what’s around the next corner, or whether it will be the last thing they ever see. … Continue reading Teleglitch Die More Edition Available Now→
Codemasters is bringing back Colin McRae Rally for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Based on the critically-acclaimed 2001 PlayStation title, Colin McRae Rally is the company’s first smart device rally game and will allow players to experience the thrill of driving through dirt, dust, mountains and more as they speed through beautiful environments on their very own mobile devices. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=Ig5qQR6_9cw Developers: Codemasters Platforms: iPhone/iPad
Tate Multimedia’s critically acclaimed Urban Trial Freestyle is now available for download on the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system via Nintendo eShop in North America and in Europe, priced at ‘6.29 in the UK, $6.99 in North America and 6,99 ‘ in Europe. Urban Trial Freestyle marks the debut of a Trials title on Nintendo 3DS. Urban Trial Freestyle for Nintendo 3DS features the highly anticipated Track Editor as a console exclusive, allowing players to create their own levels with unlimited possibilities. Developers: Tate Multimedia Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2K Games and 2K Marin have just released a new gameplay video for the upcoming third-person tactical shooter, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. The video showcases how clever players can win engagements without ever firing a single shot; instead they can command their squad mates to victory with smart tactical planning and effective use of the game’s signature "Battle Focus" feature. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=HNn7NYAF7RQ Publishers: 2K Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Presenting ‘An Introduction to Grand Theft Auto V,’ the first official gameplay video to the latest game in the critically acclaimed series http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=N-xHcvug3WI Publishers: Rockstar Games Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Since the Steam Workshop launched in October of 2011, over 1,200 items created by members of the community have been made available for sale in Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2, producing over $10 million in royalties paid to item creators. Starting today, item creators in Team Fortress 2 and Dota 2 Workshops may choose from a selection of toolmakers, communities, and mentors and allocate a percentage of revenues from in-game item sales to the those who aided in the items’ creation. The contribution will be made from a set percentage that is redirected from Valve to the toolmakers, not … Continue reading Steam service item creators to get compensation→
Zattikka, the digital games entertainment group, today announced that its game development studio Sneaky Games has launched Arena of Heroes, the first multiplayer turn-based MOBA game that is truly cross-platform. Arena of Heroes is now available for download for free on the App Store for iPad and at http://www.arenaofheroes.com for PC/Mac. The game has also been selected as one of the featured game titles for Amazon’s Digital Games Summer Sale. The first Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) title with the addition of asynchronous gameplay, Arena of Heroes brings tactical battle strategy and cross-platform competitive play to gamers whenever they want … Continue reading Arena Of Heroes Now Available→
Bit Composer Games and Games Distillery present the making of Citadels, a new castle building simulation that is due out for the PC soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=eQ9aUNJOBRM Publishers: bitComposer Entertainment Developers: Game Distillery Platforms: PC
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