Machine Zone, Inc., the successful Silicon Valley mobile social games startup, today released Race or Die 2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This social MMO RPG follow-up to Race or Die, utilizes the company’s standard-setting, online chat system and shifts the action into high gear with new racing storylines, expanded in-game communities, and engrossing racing game play, plus intense, mobile PVP racing action. ‘Our games represent the best of games, social community, and mobile,’ explains Machine Zone CEO Gabriel Leydon. ‘Race or Die 2 utilizes our new in-game chat system, which handles chat and messaging activity of tens of … Continue reading Race or Die 2 Zooms To App Store→
Lima Sky today announced the appointment of Eric Karp as Chief Licensing Officer. A veteran of film, television, publishing and new media based consumer products, Karp will work directly with founder Igor Pusenjak to develop a creative and cohesive ecosystem of products around Lima Sky’s properties. He will begin by overseeing licensing of Doodle Jump in close collaboration with agent Fremantle Media Enterprises. ‘There have been endless opportunities to license Doodle Jump,’ said Igor Pusenjak. ‘However, we held back because of concerns about uneven product quality. With the right curators now in place, I can’t wait to show the world … Continue reading Lima Sky Appoints Eric Karp As CLO→
If you live in Germany, you won’t be able to purchase an Xbox 360 for at least a little while. Courts in that country have granted Motorola an injunction based on an ongoing patent dispute between them and Microsoft. Also banned are sales of Windows 7 and several other Microsoft programs. Motorola tried to get a similar ruling enforced in the United States, but was told that the case would have to be worked out further before anything like that could happen there. The dispute stems from Microsoft’s use of the H.254 video compression technology, which was created by Motorola. … Continue reading Patent Dispute Halts Xbox Sales In Germany→
The lands of Ardania are divided, as humans, monsters and undead vie for control of the world’s cities. Amid the chaos, a common thread connects the cities and empires of the land: all are guided by magic. Great archmages of all the races research spells, settle new lands and raise mighty armies with a single purpose – to unite the world and its many planes of existence under the banner of a single warlock. And now you can get an early taste of this battle for global supremacy in the demo of Warlock: Master of the Arcane. Grab the demo … Continue reading Warlock: Master Of the Arcane Gets Free Demo→
Developer Harrison G. Pink explains why choices really do matter in The Walking Dead game. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=-gZjcr9vji4 Publishers: Telltale Games Platforms: Mac, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Square Enix and IO Interactive today revealed Benjamin Travis, a new character in HITMAN: ABSOLUTION, in the latest video from the ICA files series. The ICA (International Contract Agency) files are a series of videos that provide in-depth background information on the main cast in HITMAN: ABSOLUTION and features exclusive art from comic artist Ben Oliver. Benjamin Travis, a new ICA handler, is voiced by Powers Boothe, known for his roles in Sin City and 24. Fans can meet the talent behind the new character in another video filmed on the set of HITMAN: ABSOLUTION during the performance capture sessions … Continue reading Benjamin Travis To Voice Character In Hitman: Absolution→
Get ready to live the lavish life of kingpin Tony Montana! Mobile game publisher Fuse Powered today announced, in conjunction with Hothead Games and Universal Partnerships & Licensing, that its latest mobile game, Scarface, is now available on the iTunes App Store for free. Based on the epic film that inspired a worldwide phenomenon, Scarface is an action game that allows fans to relive the meteoric rise of cultural icon Tony Montana. Thirsty for power and money, players can work their way to the top of Miami’s underworld by building their empire and expanding their businesses Montana-style. In addition, users … Continue reading Scarface Heads To Mac→
Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the free Portal 2 DLC titled "Perpetual Testing Initiative" will be available for the PC and Mac on May 8th. The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" allows players to easily create, share, and play Portal 2 puzzles. The Initiative comes with a simplified puzzle maker that allows that creation of mind-bending puzzles without ever leaving the game. The puzzle maker can directly publish maps to the Steam Workshop where users can browse, vote on, and select to play them. Selected puzzles … Continue reading Portal 2 DLC Gets May Release Date→
"Retail is facing all kind of challenges globally, and North America is no exception. However we strongly believe that if you have the right product at the right price, there are still plenty of great sales opportunities out there. Strategically this is a big move for us, hoping not only to add new revenues, but also ensure a true global launch of our upcoming products. The timing is perfect from our own product portfolio’s perspective as we plan ahead." comments Lars Wingefors, owner and founder of Nordic Games. Part of the product strategy will be re-activating the catalogue of former … Continue reading Nordic Games Looks to Conquer North America→
Nexon America’s popular online first person shooter, Combat Arms has release a new content update that will offer clans a map custom made for faction-on-faction fights. The Slaughterhouse content is now live and free for download at http://combatarms.nexon.net/ The new map, Slaughterhouse, is set within the bloody confines of a meat packing plant, provides players with the opportunity to put their teamwork skills to the test with clan-on-clan warfare where two opposing teams try to outwit and outgun each other in map’s search-and-destroy mode. Players will have an array of new weapons to take into the Slaughterhouse with them including … Continue reading Combat Arms Expands And Gears Up→
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