Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Mix A Muck Tackles App Store

Dragons! Robots! A chicken? You’ve met your match with Mix-A-Muck, the latest mobile title from Kiz Studios. The creators who brought you Critter Escape announce their latest mobile title to launch today for iOS and coming to Android later in the week. Prepare to journey on pirate ships and spacecrafts, from medieval times to the wild west as you customize your very own muck critter. Test your brain-power against the clock while matching thousands of wacky combinations. Then pose, poke and photo share your critter creations with all your friends! ‘Mix-A-Muck allows us to take you on our loveable critter’s … Continue reading Mix A Muck Tackles App Store

CGI Studio Axis Creates Spartan Ops Series

CGI Studio, Axis, in collaboration with 343 Industries, proudly announces its participation in the brand-new, story-driven experience of "Halo 4" – Spartan Ops: Season One. A first-of-its-kind, exciting new addition to the "Halo" franchise, Spartan Ops is an episodic adventure that blends immersive storytelling, high-quality cinematics and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialized experience. The CGI video series is being directed by Axis co-founder Stuart Aitken, on the heels of other recent high-profile game-related projects, including the much-acclaimed and award-winning Dead Island announcement trailer. Director Aitken immersed himself in the "Halo" canon, taking in everything that could provide insight … Continue reading CGI Studio Axis Creates Spartan Ops Series

Max Payne Painful Memories Pack Ships

Painful Memories Pack, the latest downloadable content pack for Max Payne 3, is now available for download on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network, PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and PC. The Painful Memories Pack includes four new maps for Max Payne 3 multiplayer, from the iconic Roscoe Street Subway of Max’s past to the dingy Hoboken watering hole, Marty’s Bar. The pack also includes the IMG 5.56 and UAR-21 assault rifles, new avatars, items, and the Hangover Burst, which temporarily causes enemies to respawn with blurred vision and reduced stamina and health. The Painful Memories … Continue reading Max Payne Painful Memories Pack Ships

Cosplayer Anna Moleva Becomes Elizabeth In BioShock Infinite

Irrational Games has just announced the new face of BioShock Infinite’s Elizabeth, cosplayer Anna Moleva, who often goes by Ormeli. When Irrational saw her cosplay photos as Elizabeth they asked if she would be interested in getting involved in bringing Elizabeth to life. To read the full blog post on Anna’s involvement, see her on the BioShock Infinite box and read an interview with the new face of Elizabeth, go to: http://irrationalgames.com/insider/we-love-our-bioshock-cosplayers-so-much-we-hired-one/. Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Irrational Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Maple Story Adds Into The Storm Update

Maplers ready for the Tempest Updates can now enjoy ‘Into the Storm,’ the first installment of a four-part update to MapleStory. ‘Into the Storm’ brings various system changes to the game, allowing players to advance jobs at lower levels faster, increase their equipment arsenal, create more characters, and more. Players can maximize their skills and strength with bonus experience and quicker job advancements. The third job advancement has been lowered to level 60 from level 70, and the fourth job advancement has been lowered to level 100 from level 120. Additionally, EXP requirements have been adjusted and bonus EXP will … Continue reading Maple Story Adds Into The Storm Update

PC Gamers Petition Rockstar For GTA V PC Version

The petition asking Rockstar Games to release Grand Theft Auto V on PC reached a milestone today with over 110,000 names. Gamers could also comment as to why they were putting their names down. Some of those comments include: Nathan Lazos of Australia: ‘I just want you to work on this game now instead of crappily porting it to the pc years after initial release.’ Damon Fowler of Texas: ‘Because I’m mostly a PC gamer and having it on PC would be so awesome! GTA has been one of the best games since I was a kid- er, umm… since … Continue reading PC Gamers Petition Rockstar For GTA V PC Version

EVE Online Selected For Museum of Modern Art

EVE Online, the Sci-Fi massively multiplayer online (MMO) game developed by CCP Games and launched in 2003 is amongst a select 14 video games to be accepted into the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The games, chosen from the vast history of the industry, were chosen based on their outstanding examples of interactive design as well as other artistic criteria. There will be an installation at the Museum to showcase the chosen games beginning in March 2013. "As we are poised to enter our second decade of growth and prosperity, it is an indescribable honor for … Continue reading EVE Online Selected For Museum of Modern Art

Dishonored’s First DLC Gets December Release Date

Dishonored’s First DLC Gets December Release Date Dishonored: Dunwall City Trials, the first add-on pack for the critically-acclaimed first-person action game developed by Arkane Studios, will be available worldwide on December 11, 2012 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC for $4.99 (or 400 Microsoft Points). Dunwall City Trials will include 10 challenge maps that will test and track your combat, stealth and mobility skills. Creatively combine your supernatural abilities, weapons and gadgets to eliminate as many targets as possible, fight off waves of tallboys, guards, weepers and thugs, or take out targets in a non-stop run of drop assassinations. Dunwall … Continue reading Dishonored’s First DLC Gets December Release Date

Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Award For Assassin’s Creed III

Game composer Winifred Phillips has been awarded a 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for her music score for the Assassin’s Creed III Liberation video game (Ubisoft). Phillips’ original score for Assassin’s Creed III Liberation has been described as "superb" by GameZone, "killer music" by MTV Multiplayer, "spectacular" by Hard Reset, "sweeping" by IGN, "fantastic" by Gaming Examiner, and "a stealthy success" by Kotaku. PikiGeek and Artastic Gaming hailed Phillips’ score as one of the best soundtracks of 2012. The music of the game was released as an official soundtrack by Ubisoft Music. The soundtrack is comprised of 26 tracks … Continue reading Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Award For Assassin’s Creed III

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Is Unleashed

Developer Overhaul Games announces that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition has been released, and it is now live on Beamdog. The original Baldur’s Gate launched in 1998. With over 50 hours of epic gameplay, it quickly became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game series at that time. Today Overhaul Games has brought this classic back to life. In addition to enhancing graphics and gameplay, Overhaul Games has added new allies to join your party, complete with unique quests. And for the ultimate test of tactical skills, players can enter the Black Pits for an arena challenge. Baldur’s Gate: … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Is Unleashed