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HITMAN Launches Companion App, Tough Elusive Target

The HITMAN companion app is now available to download for iOS and Android phones and will ensure players can keep up-to-date with all the live HITMAN content on the go. In addition to the episode releases, new content in the form of Elusive Targets, Escalation Contracts and Featured Contracts, have been released every week since the game launched in March 2016 – all details will be updated in the HITMAN companion app. With Elusive Targets, players will be able to use the app whilst playing to keep their latest target’s image visible as they hunt for their target in game. … Continue reading HITMAN Launches Companion App, Tough Elusive Target

The Thinning Line between Video Games and Video Slots

Leading developers of online casino games go to great lengths to catch the eye of prospective customers. NetEnt is one of the main providers of software for the gambling industry and they develop some of the best looking and best paying slots. Some of their titles are so successful that they almost cross the thin line separating modern slots from video games for consoles and PCs. One prime example is NetEnt’s 2014 Aliens slot which is far from being your regular slot, where you spin the reels and hope to trigger a winning combination. The attention paid to the visuals … Continue reading The Thinning Line between Video Games and Video Slots

Square Enix To Host Real Human Augmentation Conference With CNN

This summer, CNN’s brand studio Courageous is partnering with Square Enix, publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, to host a first-of-its-kind conference on human augmentation. Human by Design will be held at the Paley Center for Media in New York City on August 3, 2016, and explore the intersection of technology and humanity with the objective of bringing together top minds to debate, question, and challenge what it means to be human. Please visit the Human by Design website for access to the conference agenda, bios of the speakers and more information of The Code: www.humanxdesign.com/. Square … Continue reading Square Enix To Host Real Human Augmentation Conference With CNN

What Should You Know about Overwatch Competitive Play

Competitive Play is a ranked, competitive mode available within Overwatch. In this mode, player will be able to achieve a higher rank, separate from his/her profile level. The game will later use this rank to match the player against other players with similar skill to create fun and tough matches between friends. How Does It Work? To be eligible for this mode, the player must reach level 25 first. Once done, the player can then join the mode and struggle to complete the 10 Placement Matches. These matches will pit the player against other players with different skill levels. After … Continue reading What Should You Know about Overwatch Competitive Play

Tribal Wars Turns 13 Years Old

InnoGames’ founding title, Tribal Wars, just began its 13th birthday celebration with 13 days of special events. Players can take part in a new activity each day during the celebration, including quizzes, fairs and a Paladin Contest. From July 5 on, Tribal Wars opens a special classic server, allowing everyone to relive one of the first versions of the title.