Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) released the third episode of their ‘PlanetSide 2 Command Center’ video series. In this latest episode, Creative Director Matt Higby and Senior Art Director Tramell Isaac discuss the making of the stunning "Death is No Excuse" CGI trailer, dish on experiencing ChinaJoy, and give an update on the External Beta. Additionally, this episode features special guests PlanetSide 2 UI/System Designer Jon Weathers and TotalBiscuit, the variety gaming commentator extraordinaire. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=jcnd5preuvA Publishers: Sony Online Entertainment Platforms: PC
PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video game franchises and a division of EA, today announced the launch of the new Plants vs. Zombies online store, featuring hard-to-find and unique merchandise based on the hit game. The new retail site is live now at PvZStore.com. PopCap has partnered with Treehouse Brand Stores to create a unique, one-stop shopping destination for fans of PopCap’s multi-million unit selling game. The store will ship exclusive, high-quality products from both the United States and the UK, providing PopCap fans around the world access to a wide variety of Plants vs. … Continue reading PopCap Opens New Plants Vs. Zombies Online Store→
Although the company denies that they are going bankrupt, reports are that the OnLive gaming service laid off most of its staff Friday evening. Company officials have stated that the company is not going under, but has been sold to a third party and will be completely restructured. The company did not say who the new owner is or what exactly the restructuring plan will entail. As of Saturday morning, OnLive was still offering to sign up new users on their Website. The OnLive service made news at the Game Developers Conference in 2009, when GiN Reporter James Maddox examined … Continue reading OnLive Service Fires Staff, Appears Near Collapse→
Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today announced that Vanguard Saga of Heroes, the fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), is now officially free-to-play worldwide. Players can join guilds, level up, battle creatures and explore the vibrant world of Telon for free on PC systems. Vanguard Saga of Heroes’ transition to a free-to-play model marks the beginning of the game’s exciting new direction, including entirely new game enhancements, regular updates and brand new entertaining content. "SOE recognized the successful evolution of free-to-play online gaming early on and we were one of the first publishers to truly embrace the business model," … Continue reading Vanguard: Saga of Heroes Goes Free To Play→
Verizon Wireless announced today it is the first to have the recently-developed CTIA Mobile Application Rating System with ESRB applied to all apps, including legacy apps, within the Verizon Apps store. The ratings, which are similar to those assigned to video games, provide consumers, especially parents, with information about the age-appropriateness of apps. Created with the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s (ESRB) expertise and credibility, the system aims to provide consistent ratings across all participating storefronts. CTIA – The Wireless Association selected the nonprofit ESRB because of its proven track record for providing the public with reliable information about content. Its … Continue reading Verizon To Display ESRB Ratings For Apps→
Valve, creators of bestselling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Left 4 Dead, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), announced today that Mann vs. Machine (MvM), a new co-operative game for its free-to-play online action title Team Fortress 2 (TF2), is now available to download for free via Steam on PC and Mac. MvM lets you and five friends fight a lethal horde of robots on all-new maps, with the opportunity to upgrade abilities and weapons along the way. Band together to survive all of the robot waves in a variety of missions to earn incredible … Continue reading Mann Versus Machine Team Fortress 2 Mod Goes Live→
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it will release METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE in North America and South America on February 19th, 2013. Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory by focusing on delivering an all-new action experience unlike anything that has come before. The title brings two of the world’s most respected teams together with a common goal of providing players with a fresh synergetic experience that combines the best elements of pure action and epic storytelling, all within the expansive METAL GEAR universe. METAL … Continue reading Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Gets Ship Date→
Today we are pleased to announce that indie developer DrinkBox Studios has released Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack on Steam for PC. Having launched earlier this year on the PlayStationVita to critical acclaim, Mutant Blobs Attack has now hit Steam with new features and custom content. In celebration, to sweeten the deal, DrinkBox Studios has opted to put Mutant Blobs Attack on sale for only $7.19 during its first week on Steam, 10% off its normal price! That’s one heck of a lot of blob for your gaming buck! Developers: DrinkBox Studios Platforms: PC
While the world focuses its attention on the revelry and madness at Gamescom, the demon B’al-Abaddon has taken advantage of the distraction to spew forth a fresh dose of his limitless evil. Using Paradox Interactive as his earthly vessel, the demon lord has condensed his foul essence into the form of a new Impire trailer, giving the world a peek at the horrors that await them in his upcoming dungeon-building strategy game. Those who dare to view the video will be forced to witness imps as they lazily sleep and even scratch themselves. It’s just too gruesome to bear. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=pbWQJctgj2I … Continue reading Impire Gameplay Movie→
Square Enix London Studios, a part of Square Enix Europe is proud to announce highly anticipated undercover cop drama SLEEPING DOGS is now on sale in stores in North America. An incredible open world experience, SLEEPING DOGS aims to keep players returning to Hong Kong with plans for an extensive six months of additional content. ‘SLEEPING DOGS is a game we know fans will want to keep on playing, so over the next six months we’ll be creating a series of new content packs giving players everything they need to keep enjoying the game,’ said Lee Singleton, general manager, Square … Continue reading Someone Let Sleeping Dogs Out→
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