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BigHead BASH Ready To Play Anywhere

Spicy Horse Entertainment, Shanghai-based developer of top-quality games for mobile, online, console, and PC platforms, announced today that its game "BigHead BASH" is officially out of beta and live for all browsers through Spicy Horse’s own Spicy World (http://spicyworld.spicyhorse.com/) and via Armor Games, Kongregate, and Facebook. "BigHead BASH" is a realtime player-versus-player deathmatch game pitting collectible toys against each other in zany combat environments. Spicy Horse’s innovative multiplatform technology means all players from all platforms can play together on a single set of servers for all platforms and portals. The launch features Andox and Box from "Happy Camp," one of … Continue reading BigHead BASH Ready To Play Anywhere

CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk Project Gets A Name

CD Projekt RED has officially announced the title of its in-development role-playing game. ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ will be set in the world created by Mike Pondsmith, one of the fathers of the cyberpunk genre and the creator of the cult-classic pen-and-paper RPG, Cyberpunk. ‘The Team has to love the material. The Team has to want to be faithful to the material. The Team has to have the skills to execute the material and see that vision through to the end. They have to be on fire with the desire to make an extraordinary game. And that leads, at last, to why … Continue reading CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk Project Gets A Name

BreakQuest Physics-Based Puzzler To Test Gamers

Beatshapers, a leading independent game development studio in Eastern Europe, announces that its new physics-based, block-breaking game, BreakQuest: Extra Evolution has been released to PlayStationPortable, PlayStation 3 and PlayStationVita platforms this week in Europe and North America as a PlayStationMinis exclusive. BreakQuest: Extra Evolution is an advanced sequel to BreakQuest, the unique physics game launched together with PlayStationMinis back in 2009. The all new BreakQuest: Extra Evolution will be available for $3.99 in the US PlayStation Stores and rated ‘E’ for Everyone by ESRB and PEGI 3+ by Pegi. BreakQuest is back and is twice the fun with stunning visuals … Continue reading BreakQuest Physics-Based Puzzler To Test Gamers

Creepy Halloween Fun Comes To The Secret World

The team at Funcom is excited to announce the very first seasonal event for the company’s recently launched modern-day massively multiplayer online game ‘The Secret World’. The event went live on the game servers today and include an all new storyline, new characters and even a special secret society competition that players can take part in. For a massively multiplayer online game based on myths, legends and mysteries, many would say that Halloween is The Secret World’s Christmas. As such the developers have pulled out all the stops to make sure this is a seasonal event to be remembered! The … Continue reading Creepy Halloween Fun Comes To The Secret World

The Walking Dead Episode Three Hits iOS

Walking Dead: The Game, Episode Three – Long Road Ahead is now available for download on iOS. This is the third of five episodes in the critically acclaimed game series from Telltale Games based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead. In its original release on console, PC and Mac, The Walking Dead: Episode Three – Long Road Ahead was met with considerable acclaim from arts and entertainment critics worldwide. Leading games publication Game Informer says Telltale’s game series is," Gripping, emotionally-charged, and completely blindsiding – The Walking Dead is one of the most talked about releases … Continue reading The Walking Dead Episode Three Hits iOS

Bye, Bye, Beta, Stronghold Kingdoms Officially Launches

Stronghold Kingdoms is now officially out of beta and to mark the occasion Firefly Studios has just released a new Launch Trailer for the game. Patch 2.0 was released this morning, updating the popular Castle MMO with two requested features: Sound effects and a new Village Overview screen. Sound effects have been introduced during battles and for daily activities such as scouting and trading, adding another layer of immersion to the game for all players. A new Village Overview screen has also been introduced for users with an active Premium Token. The new screen shows an overview of your Villages, … Continue reading Bye, Bye, Beta, Stronghold Kingdoms Officially Launches

Game Of Dwarves Natural Habitat Movie

The dwarf is generally known to be a fickle creature, it lives far down below the crust of the Earth and has an insatiable appetite for treasure. They are not as fixated on gold and loot as one may think though. Quite the contrary, the dwarf is largely misunderstood and can actually be very accepting of those who have not amassed a considerable wealth of gold and precious stones. To prove this, Paradox Interactive recently deployed a video team of wildlife observers to capture footage of the dwarf in its home environment; this peek into the life of a dwarf … Continue reading Game Of Dwarves Natural Habitat Movie

The Witcher: Assassin Of Kings Deploys For Mac

During its Fall Special Event, the critically acclaimed game developer CD Projekt RED, announced the worldwide premiere of The Witcher 2:Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition for Mac computers. The game, which entertained over 2 million players on PC and Xbox 360 is available on the 100% DRM-free distribution platforms GOG.com and Steam. This is the second title the Polish developer has launched for Apple’s platforms, having released the first installment of the Witcher series earlier this year. To celebrate this release, GOG.com and Steam have prepared special offers for all gamers. The Witcher 2 is 25% off and The Witcher … Continue reading The Witcher: Assassin Of Kings Deploys For Mac

Silent Hill Book Of Memories Ready To Scare

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that SILENT HILL: BOOK OF MEMORIES, a co-operative multiplayer action/RPG departure from the traditional psychological Horror genre, is available now in North America exclusively for the PlayStationVita handheld entertainment system. Explore several different Otherworlds in SILENT HILL: BOOK OF MEMORIES while working with other players to solve puzzles, defeat demonic creatures and advance through the Nightmares to uncover the truth behind the Book of Memories. SILENT HILL: BOOK OF MEMORIES is an all-new game in the Silent Hill series, with a unique premise and storyline. The story begins with a strange book that is … Continue reading Silent Hill Book Of Memories Ready To Scare