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G-cluster Adds Warner Bros. Games To Cloud

G-cluster announced today the launch of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment premium games on its cloud gaming platform. The four Warner Bros. Games that are launching for the first time to G-cluster’s European operator customers in December are LEGO Batman The Videogame, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. The games are initially available via IPTV, with versions for Windows PC, Mac, tablets and smartphones to follow. With these new additions, the G-cluster catalog now totals more than 105 live titles and 200 licensed games from 30 game studios. G-cluster’s fully-featured … Continue reading G-cluster Adds Warner Bros. Games To Cloud

Painkiller Hell And Damnation Heading To Consoles

Nordic Games’ spine tingling release of Painkiller Hell & Damnation will be available for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 Entertainment System on April 5th 2013. Originally released for Windows PC in October 2012, Painkiller Hell & Damnation is the goriest addition to the Painkiller franchise yet. The game can be played in single player mode or co-operatively across four chapters and several multiplayer modes. A crusade of hellish action will be encountered along the way featuring a variety of devastating creatures born of pure evil. ‘We have been working around the clock to bring the Xbox 360 and PS3 … Continue reading Painkiller Hell And Damnation Heading To Consoles

All THQ Game Properties To Be Sold Off

For a while it looked like bankrupt publisher THQ would sell its entire company to Clearwater Capital, but investors blocked that plan. Now instead, according to Distressed Debt Investing, each individual game property will be auctioned off separately on January 22. This will give THQ’s creditors more of a chance to make up more money than the general sale probably would have, with other publishers bidding against each other for the cream of the THQ crop. It could also give fans of games such as Saints Row, Metro and Homefront the chance to see their games live on in new … Continue reading All THQ Game Properties To Be Sold Off

GameStop Hosting Far Cry 3 Survival Vacation Contest

If the cold weather has you dreaming of a trip to an exotic beach getaway, you might get your chance with this month’s GameStop Epic Reward Giveaway. PowerUp Rewards Members are one step closer to paradise with the chance to win the Far Cry 3 VIP trip including: All-expense paid VIP journey to Belize Attend a guided hiking trip with acclaimed Mountain Hardwear athlete Mike Libecki Explore paradise with your jungle survival kit By purchasing Far Cry 3, any other game or accessory, or by making a trade at a GameStop store or online at www.GameStop.com throughout January, PowerUp Rewards … Continue reading GameStop Hosting Far Cry 3 Survival Vacation Contest

Offensive Combat Brings Wacky Shooter To Facebook

U4iA Games’ core, multiplayer first-person shooter Offensive Combat explodes onto Facebook today with more than 500,000 active players. The new game bolsters Facebook’s unmatched selection of social games with console-quality competitive multiplayer gameplay. The game is playable as a Facebook App and included in the Action games section of the App Center. Casual and simulation games once dominated Facebook, but new, fast-paced, competitive, web-powered games are being introduced to challenge traditional console and PC ecosystems. More than 251 million people play games on Facebook.com every month, and Offensive Combat now strengthens Facebook’s offerings for core players. ‘We designed Offensive Combat … Continue reading Offensive Combat Brings Wacky Shooter To Facebook

Absolute Force Online Readying New Events

NetDragon has just announced several elaborate elements to be included in its newest FPS, Absolute Force Online. At the end of 2012, AFO successfully finished its closed beta testing phase, and officially began to allow open registration in open beta, demonstrating the company’s great new addition to its gaming lineup. In the near future, there will be new holiday and special event weapons added, as well as a Spring Festival themed map, and new ‘Heroes’ will all be there for players to choose from. What’s more, a stronger and deeper customization function will also become available for players to make … Continue reading Absolute Force Online Readying New Events

Archie Comics Launches Superhero Line

Red Circle Comics, the super hero imprint of comic publisher Archie Comics, is proud to launch the second arc of the groundbreaking New Crusaders series: Dark Tomorrow. New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes saw the revival of the Red Circle heroes and a fresh, exciting take on the classic franchise. Beginning this May, the New Crusaders continue their triumphant return with New Crusaders: Dark Tomorrow following their fiercest battle to date with the shocking conclusion to New Crusaders: Rise of the Heroes. The digital first series successfully made the transition to print this summer and continues to build on its … Continue reading Archie Comics Launches Superhero Line

Dance Magic To Cast Spell Over PS3

Gaijin Entertainment is announcing that Dance Magic – a new, high-energy motion game for PlayStation 3 – is on the verge of release. Starting January 8, North American players will be able to buy Dance Magic from the PlayStation Network. There’s no question that motion is a sign of life. In Dance Magic, all of the Earth’s people are not only dancers, but also warriors fighting for peace. The people have developed Dance Magic, a new form of biological energy that can be realized only by dancing. It has become the world’s most powerful weapon, capable of incredible good as … Continue reading Dance Magic To Cast Spell Over PS3

BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Announced

2K Games, Irrational Games and 2K Marin announced today that before exploring the world of Columbia in the upcoming release of BioShock Infinite on March 26, 2013 in North America, fans of the franchise and newcomers alike can experience everything that Rapture has to offer with the BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition. Available in North America on January 14, 2013, BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition will carry a MSRP of $29.99 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition will be available in some international territories at a … Continue reading BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Announced