Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Spellsword Fights To Android

Miniclip, the world’s top mobile and online games provider, announces today that it is taking Everplay Interactive’s popular hack and slash iOS game – Spellsword – and distributing on Android. Spellsword follows the path of an unlikely hero as he quests to unleash the power of his newly found "Spellsword". A retro-inspired survival-based game, Spellsword features 60 missions and 9 endless arenas where the player will fight to unlock new items and spell cards. The game combines fun, action and comedy with highlights such as RPG elements and upgrades, and retro-inspired graphics and gameplay. Miniclip, the world’s No. 1 online … Continue reading Spellsword Fights To Android

European Grainger Games Opens New Physical Store

Grainger Games is probably best known in Europe for operating the Grainger Games website where people can buy and sell the latest titles. But the company also maintains physical stores, including their newest one at Lagrange Arcade, Church Square Shopping Centre in St Helens. To celebrate the store opening, they are having sales on games like Call of Duty: Black Ops II, FIFA 14 and Assassins Creed 3. The opening of a new store is good news in England, which has seen a loss of brick and mortar retailers as of late. Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox … Continue reading European Grainger Games Opens New Physical Store

Guardians of Middle Earth Ships

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the launch of Guardians of Middle-earth, a new multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game developed by Monolith Productions, available today on PlayStationNetwork and for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. With more than 20 playable Guardian characters available for unparalleled competitive play, Guardians of Middle-earth is $14.99 on PlayStation Network, and 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. A separate Season Pass can be purchased for just $14.99 more, or 1200 Microsoft Points for Xbox 360, and provides discounted access to a significant amount … Continue reading Guardians of Middle Earth Ships

Eve Online Retribution Deploys

CCP Games, one of the world’s leading independent game studios and creator of the award-winning massively-multiplayer online game EVE Online, has deployed its 18th game expansion, free-of-charge, to hundreds of thousands of players worldwide. EVE Online: Retribution brings visceral consequences to the massive sci-fi universe, empowering pilots to exact revenge on a much larger scale than ever before. A unique bounty hunting system allows players to exert pressure on adversaries at the Alliance, Corporation and individual levels and a new ability to openly sell kill rights means a lot more eye-for-an-eye justice will be had. A reworked ‘Crimewatch’ system makes … Continue reading Eve Online Retribution Deploys

The Dragonborn DLC Fights Into Skyrim

Dragonborn, the next official add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is now available worldwide for download for 1600 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE. With Dragonborn, journey off the coast of Morrowind, to the island of Solstheim. Encounter new towns, dungeons, and quests, as you traverse the ash wastes and glacial valleys of this new land. Become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies and even tame dragons. Your fate, and the fate of Solstheim, hangs in the balance as you face off against your deadliest adversary ‘ the first Dragonborn. Publishers: Bethesda Softworks Platforms: Xbox … Continue reading The Dragonborn DLC Fights Into Skyrim

Paradox Interactive Expands US Presence, New York Office

Leading global PC game publisher Paradox Interactive today announced the planned expansion of its U.S. presence, starting with the opening of a larger New York office. The Stockholm-based publisher will begin recruiting for open positions to fill out its new office in Manhattan and, in commemoration of the move, will hold an event at their new facility for media to attend. Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester, along with the rest of the executive team, will be present at the inauguration to speak with attendees about the upcoming changes for the company on December 11th. Plans for the new office include … Continue reading Paradox Interactive Expands US Presence, New York Office

Mix A Muck Tackles App Store

Dragons! Robots! A chicken? You’ve met your match with Mix-A-Muck, the latest mobile title from Kiz Studios. The creators who brought you Critter Escape announce their latest mobile title to launch today for iOS and coming to Android later in the week. Prepare to journey on pirate ships and spacecrafts, from medieval times to the wild west as you customize your very own muck critter. Test your brain-power against the clock while matching thousands of wacky combinations. Then pose, poke and photo share your critter creations with all your friends! ‘Mix-A-Muck allows us to take you on our loveable critter’s … Continue reading Mix A Muck Tackles App Store

CGI Studio Axis Creates Spartan Ops Series

CGI Studio, Axis, in collaboration with 343 Industries, proudly announces its participation in the brand-new, story-driven experience of "Halo 4" – Spartan Ops: Season One. A first-of-its-kind, exciting new addition to the "Halo" franchise, Spartan Ops is an episodic adventure that blends immersive storytelling, high-quality cinematics and action-packed gameplay to deliver an unprecedented serialized experience. The CGI video series is being directed by Axis co-founder Stuart Aitken, on the heels of other recent high-profile game-related projects, including the much-acclaimed and award-winning Dead Island announcement trailer. Director Aitken immersed himself in the "Halo" canon, taking in everything that could provide insight … Continue reading CGI Studio Axis Creates Spartan Ops Series

Max Payne Painful Memories Pack Ships

Painful Memories Pack, the latest downloadable content pack for Max Payne 3, is now available for download on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network, PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and PC. The Painful Memories Pack includes four new maps for Max Payne 3 multiplayer, from the iconic Roscoe Street Subway of Max’s past to the dingy Hoboken watering hole, Marty’s Bar. The pack also includes the IMG 5.56 and UAR-21 assault rifles, new avatars, items, and the Hangover Burst, which temporarily causes enemies to respawn with blurred vision and reduced stamina and health. The Painful Memories … Continue reading Max Payne Painful Memories Pack Ships

Cosplayer Anna Moleva Becomes Elizabeth In BioShock Infinite

Irrational Games has just announced the new face of BioShock Infinite’s Elizabeth, cosplayer Anna Moleva, who often goes by Ormeli. When Irrational saw her cosplay photos as Elizabeth they asked if she would be interested in getting involved in bringing Elizabeth to life. To read the full blog post on Anna’s involvement, see her on the BioShock Infinite box and read an interview with the new face of Elizabeth, go to: http://irrationalgames.com/insider/we-love-our-bioshock-cosplayers-so-much-we-hired-one/. Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Irrational Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360