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Puss In Boots Game Goes Free On Amazon Store

Independent developer ‘Difference Games’ is proud to announce the release of ‘Puss In Boots’ for the Amazon Market compatible tablets and mobile devices. This charming and fuzzy Hidden Objects puzzler is made available as a 100 percent free download on the Amazon App Store, courtesy of a sponsorship by TinyCo! It sells for USD $1.99 on other markets. ‘Puss In Boots’ is Hidden Object gaming at its finest and features 27 levels packed full of items and an exciting story line to boot! Retold in a caveman setting, furry friends will quickly fall in love with the immersive story, not … Continue reading Puss In Boots Game Goes Free On Amazon Store

Johnny Hotshot Shoots For 3DS

UFO Interactive Games, Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Johnny Hotshot for the Nintendo 3DS is scheduled for release November 8, on the Nintendo eShop. After being warped into the world of one of Johnny’s favorite arcade games, Cowboy Hotshot, Johnny must take on the role of sheriff and purge the town of the bandits led by the evil Mr. Wang! Test your reaction skills in the Shooting Gallery, unleash justice upon bandits in the Saloon Shootout, and master the art of roping and lassoing renegade bandits in Catch ‘Em All! Johnny HotShot is sixshooter-slingin’, horse ridin’, … Continue reading Johnny Hotshot Shoots For 3DS

Borderlands 2 Sells 5 Million So Far

There are more guns, more mayhem and more gamers on Pandora than ever before, and they’ve brought friends. 2K and Gearbox Software announced today that, to date, more than 5 million units of Borderlands 2 have been sold-in to retailers worldwide, making it one of the most popular video games of the year. With the recent release of the all-new Mechromancer character class, the Captain Scarlett and her Pirate’s Booty add-on campaign, and three new add-on campaigns scheduled to release throughout the coming months, the shooting and looting mayhem continues to gain momentum. A sequel to the 2009 breakout hit, … Continue reading Borderlands 2 Sells 5 Million So Far

Melonie Mac Is New Plastic Piranha Community Manager

Plastic Piranha, developer of the upcoming multiplayer shooter, Rekoil, is excited to announce the latest addition to its team, as Melonie Mac is the team’s new community manager. Rekoil is currently in closed beta as the team readies the competitive shooter for launch. Melonie is a hardcore competitive gamer who’s not only lit up local tournaments in games like Super Smash Brothers Melee and Super Smash Brothers Brawl — while attaining a 2K+ Arena Rating in 3v3 during World of Warcraft’s Cataclysm — but many may recognize her as "The Ringer" in Miller Lite’s video game commercial currently airing across … Continue reading Melonie Mac Is New Plastic Piranha Community Manager

Hitman: Absolution’s Living World

IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, today released the latest trailer in the original INTRODUCING series, ‘Introducing the Living, Breathing World of HITMAN: ABSOLUTION.’ Regardless of the play style, players will enjoy unique experiences from the rich variation in a living, breathing world. HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is a world filled with incredibly intelligent characters all displaying richly detailed synthetic life, where everyone players meet may well have a bigger part to play in the story. Created entirely from original gameplay moments, the INTRODUCING video series is dedicated to showing the richness, depth and possibilities surrounding the living and breathing world … Continue reading Hitman: Absolution’s Living World

Teams Working On Longest Journey Sequel

Funcom is excited to announce that ‘Dreamfall Chapters’, the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning adventure title ‘Dreamfall: The Longest Journey’, has gone into pre-production at Red Thread Games, a new studio founded by Ragnar T’rnquist, creator of ‘The Longest Journey’ saga. Red Thread Games has licensed the rights to ‘The Longest Journey’ universe from Funcom, and Mr. T’rnquist will spearhead development of ‘Dreamfall Chapters’, while continuing in an advisory role as Creative Director on Funcom’s recently launched modern-day massively multiplayer online game ‘The Secret World’. Last month Joel Bylos stepped into the position as Game Director on the myths, legends … Continue reading Teams Working On Longest Journey Sequel

Final Fantasy III Available For Kindle

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that FINAL FANTASY III is now available for Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD on the Amazon Appstore for $15.99. FINAL FANTASY III was a hallmark of innovation for the entire series, from the job system that lets characters change classes at any time to the ability to summon powerful creatures ‘ and now players can take advantage of the tablet release to enjoy it all over again. First released in Japan in 1990, FINAL FANTASY III was the first title in the series … Continue reading Final Fantasy III Available For Kindle

Classic Stronghold Ships In HD

Stronghold HD and Stronghold Crusader HD are now available for purchase at GOG, Amazon, GetGames and DotEmu and to celebrate Firefly Studios has launched two new websites showcasing the titles. The new websites showcase the games’ HD battlefield view, which allows players to zoom out and play in real-time with the entire map on one screen. Players can advance on the castle gates while flanking the enemy from behind, feign retreat and lead their foes into a deadly trap or just sit back and watch the destruction unfold. Stronghold HD and Stronghold Crusader HD are available now. More information on … Continue reading Classic Stronghold Ships In HD