Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games for brilliant conquerors and filthy do-gooders alike, today received a friendly memo from the Dungeon Maestro, the genius behind their upcoming co-op hack ‘n’ slash title Dungeonland. The memo pointed out that spike traps and caustic liquids won’t pay for themselves, and thus Paradox is now accepting pre-orders for Dungeonland in exchange for actual money at www.dungeonlandgame.com/buy. Dungeonland will open its doors to the common rabble upon its release, scheduled for January 22, 2013. What exactly does the price of admission give to a Dungeonland ticket holder? This handy dandy new trailer will give … Continue reading Trailer Released For Crazy Dungeonland Game→
By: Chella Ramanan Xi3 has announced a dedicated machine, bringing Steam games to televisions. Dubbed Piston, the cube is apparently the size of a grapefruit and has been developed in partnership with Valve. For once, it turns out that the internet rumours of a fabled ‘Steam Box’ were true, which could put more pressure on the next generation of consoles. Apart from its sit-in-the-palm-of-your-hand size, the most notable thing about Piston is that it’s easy to upgrade. With three card components, users can easily swap cards, giving the system longevity and also giving traditional consoles a run for their money. … Continue reading Steam Box and Piston Set Sights on Console Market→
Following up on last week’s Kickstarter launch of Spicy Horse’s upcoming ARPG, Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, Spicy Horse Studios and Dark Horse Comics announce that this soon-to-be-released game will be expanding into comics! From the brilliant minds behind video game auteur American McGee’s Spicy Horse Studios, Akaneiro mixes a foundation of Japanese folklore with an original mythology inspired by Red Riding Hood, yielding a fantastic and exciting setting for players to explore and perfectly setting the stage for the visual storytelling of comics. Written by Justin Aclin (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and illustrated by Vasilis Lolos (Conan the Barbarian), the … Continue reading Dark Horse And Spice Horse Team Up for ARPG→
A game that explores the Syrian civil war, Endgame:Syria, has been rejected by Apple due to App Store guidelines forbidding games that "solely target a specific race, culture, a real government or corporation, or any other real entity." Apple says that Endgame:Syria, which explores a real news event and aims to show users the range of factions and peoples involved in the situation, fell into this category and so was rejected. The game’s designer, Tomas Rawlings takes up the story, "This decision is a shame really as it makes it hard to talk about the real world. We had hoped … Continue reading Syrian War Game Rejected By Apple→
G-cluster announced today the launch of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment premium games on its cloud gaming platform. The four Warner Bros. Games that are launching for the first time to G-cluster’s European operator customers in December are LEGO Batman The Videogame, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. The games are initially available via IPTV, with versions for Windows PC, Mac, tablets and smartphones to follow. With these new additions, the G-cluster catalog now totals more than 105 live titles and 200 licensed games from 30 game studios. G-cluster’s fully-featured … Continue reading G-cluster Adds Warner Bros. Games To Cloud→
Nordic Games’ spine tingling release of Painkiller Hell & Damnation will be available for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 Entertainment System on April 5th 2013. Originally released for Windows PC in October 2012, Painkiller Hell & Damnation is the goriest addition to the Painkiller franchise yet. The game can be played in single player mode or co-operatively across four chapters and several multiplayer modes. A crusade of hellish action will be encountered along the way featuring a variety of devastating creatures born of pure evil. ‘We have been working around the clock to bring the Xbox 360 and PS3 … Continue reading Painkiller Hell And Damnation Heading To Consoles→
For a while it looked like bankrupt publisher THQ would sell its entire company to Clearwater Capital, but investors blocked that plan. Now instead, according to Distressed Debt Investing, each individual game property will be auctioned off separately on January 22. This will give THQ’s creditors more of a chance to make up more money than the general sale probably would have, with other publishers bidding against each other for the cream of the THQ crop. It could also give fans of games such as Saints Row, Metro and Homefront the chance to see their games live on in new … Continue reading All THQ Game Properties To Be Sold Off→
If the cold weather has you dreaming of a trip to an exotic beach getaway, you might get your chance with this month’s GameStop Epic Reward Giveaway. PowerUp Rewards Members are one step closer to paradise with the chance to win the Far Cry 3 VIP trip including: All-expense paid VIP journey to Belize Attend a guided hiking trip with acclaimed Mountain Hardwear athlete Mike Libecki Explore paradise with your jungle survival kit By purchasing Far Cry 3, any other game or accessory, or by making a trade at a GameStop store or online at www.GameStop.com throughout January, PowerUp Rewards … Continue reading GameStop Hosting Far Cry 3 Survival Vacation Contest→
U4iA Games’ core, multiplayer first-person shooter Offensive Combat explodes onto Facebook today with more than 500,000 active players. The new game bolsters Facebook’s unmatched selection of social games with console-quality competitive multiplayer gameplay. The game is playable as a Facebook App and included in the Action games section of the App Center. Casual and simulation games once dominated Facebook, but new, fast-paced, competitive, web-powered games are being introduced to challenge traditional console and PC ecosystems. More than 251 million people play games on Facebook.com every month, and Offensive Combat now strengthens Facebook’s offerings for core players. ‘We designed Offensive Combat … Continue reading Offensive Combat Brings Wacky Shooter To Facebook→
DmC Devil May Cry will be available on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 across Europe and North America on January 15, 2013 with a PC version to follow on January 25, 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=KBu_obiV9VA Publishers: Capcom Developers: Ninja Theory Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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