Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Crysis 3 Hell Of A Town Movie

Following the announcement last week of the partnership between EA, Crytek, and filmmaker Albert Hughes, the developers are happy to reveal the first episode of the 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 series entitled ‘Hell of a Town.’ Watch as Prophet returns to an imprisoned New York City, trapped within the confines of the CELL Corporation’s Nanodome, in this all new video directed by Mr. Hughes. The Liberty Dome has transformed much of New York City into an urban rainforest, teaming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands, and raging rivers. The dangers of this new environment will demand advanced weapons & tactics … Continue reading Crysis 3 Hell Of A Town Movie

Crimson Shroud Released For 3DS

Renowned Japanese video game company LEVEL-5, best known for their critically acclaimed Professor Layton video game series, have released CRIMSON SHROUD, a bold reimagining of classic table top RPGs, in both North America and Europe. The game is now available via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS for $7.99. CRIMSON SHROUD was created by celebrated game designer, Yasumi Matsuno, whose catalog of works include industry cornerstones such as Final Fantasy Tactics, Vagrant Story, and Tactics Ogre. CRIMSON SHROUD was previously released only in Japan as part of GUILD01, a multi-game pack for 3DS featuring titles from some of Japan’s most … Continue reading Crimson Shroud Released For 3DS

Ecodads Interactive Textbook Project Seeks Funding

The California next-generation parenting movement ecodads have created a new form of fun Interactive Textbook (iBook) Applications for the Apple iPad called ‘Touchable Books’ to target and engage the iGeneration of digital-native students. These iBook modules bring to life classroom units with touch-based local habitat maps, 3d views from atop the Golden Gate bridge, time lapse cinematography, videos from award-winning directors, interactive slideshows, an instantly accessible glossary, flashcards, games and content review quizzes. A demo video of the technology, full description and strategic roll-out plan for the apps can be viewed upon the Kickstarter crowd-funding project page located here – … Continue reading Ecodads Interactive Textbook Project Seeks Funding

Forge Launches, Releases New PvP Trailer

Dark Vale Games, an independent video game developer based in Southern California, has released FORGE, a multiplayer-only PC game set in a high-action fantasy world, through online retailers. Offering five devastating classes, a persistent skill modification and character customization system, high-speed combat, and an arsenal of devastating spells and attacks, FORGE delivers the speed and precision of shooter frag-fests mated with the strategy and skills of MMO PvP arenas. FORGE is now available in a two-for-one deal for $19.99 (USD) via Valve’s Steam service, Amazon.com and GamersGate, as well as directly from Dark Vale Games’ web site at www.PlayForgeWar.com. Every … Continue reading Forge Launches, Releases New PvP Trailer

Brady Games Strategy Guides Added To Prize Pool

The ultimate strategy guide company, Brady Games, wants to make sure that GiN Readers are equipped with the latest gear. They’ve generously donated several copies of both the Call of Duty: Black Ops II Signature Series Strategy Guide, which provides tactics from renowned players on the Call of Duty pro circuit and the very exclusive Limited Edition strategy guide which includes a deluxe hard cover Call of Duty: Black Ops II branded journal to the prize pool. That means that each week, you can select to win either one of them should you win. Gameindustry.com gives away a prize every … Continue reading Brady Games Strategy Guides Added To Prize Pool

Dark Matter First Look Gameplay Footage

InterWave Studios is proud to reveal the first gameplay footage of Dark Matter. Set in a derelict spaceship, hunted by nightmarish aliens, haunted by something far worse, Dark Matter captures the classical platforming exploration-driven gameplay of old, with a powerful, new high tech twist in its dynamic light and darkness systems. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=VGW9KUrh7qQ Developers: InterWave Studios

Minion Master Board Game Goes Digital

Independent micro studio BitFlip Games today confirmed that its debut tactical collectible card game Minion Master is now available through digital portal Desura and through the official Minion Master website priced at $20.00. Combining the moment-to-moment tactics of Collectible Card Games with the long-term strategy of Miniature War gaming, Minion Master is a digital board game like you’ve never seen before. ‘We’re ecstatic to finally release Minion Master to the public,’ said BitFlip Games Producer David Steinwedel. ‘We’ve worked hard with our community to take the table-top tactics genre and bring it to life on the PC.’ Minion Master is … Continue reading Minion Master Board Game Goes Digital

Secret World Director Laments Pending End of Days

On December 21st at 11:11 UTC the world is coming to an end. Apocalypse. The last goodbye. The final curtain call. Whether you believe in it or not, there is one man who does: Joel Bylos, Game Director on ‘The Secret World’ and now self-professed 2012 doomsday prophet. Mr. Bylos ‘ known primarily as the happy-go-lucky Australian who has brought much joy to hundreds of thousands of gamers through his work on ‘Age of Conan’ and ‘The Secret World’ ‘ has just released a video where he begins chronicling his final days on Earth. According to Joel, the video is … Continue reading Secret World Director Laments Pending End of Days

Crusader Kings II Republic DLC Announced

Not of royal blood? Not a problem! Money-making merchants are the order of the day as Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios today announced Crusader Kings II: The Republic expansion. The great medieval mercantile republics are given the (trade) stamp of approval in the third expansion of the critically acclaimed Strategy/RPG Crusader Kings II. Trade trumps bloodline in this latest expansion, as players will experience a whole new style of game based on playing as the head of a Patrician family of in one of the great Merchant Republics. Take control of the seas to expand and defend your trading … Continue reading Crusader Kings II Republic DLC Announced

The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles Ships for Windows 8

The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles busts forth today on the Windows Store for Windows 8 PCs and RT tablets. Starring Wiley Wiggins (Dazed and Confused, Waking Life) as Future Buddy and Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Tromeo and Juliet) as Doc Lloyd, now you can take on the role of The Stranger and make your way through a sleepy little town where all is not what it seems. Trouble’s a brewin’ in this little slice of the west, and it’s up to you to send that trouble back to whence it came. You’ll need to keep your wits keen and … Continue reading The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles Ships for Windows 8