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Maple Story Adds Into The Storm Update

Maplers ready for the Tempest Updates can now enjoy ‘Into the Storm,’ the first installment of a four-part update to MapleStory. ‘Into the Storm’ brings various system changes to the game, allowing players to advance jobs at lower levels faster, increase their equipment arsenal, create more characters, and more. Players can maximize their skills and strength with bonus experience and quicker job advancements. The third job advancement has been lowered to level 60 from level 70, and the fourth job advancement has been lowered to level 100 from level 120. Additionally, EXP requirements have been adjusted and bonus EXP will … Continue reading Maple Story Adds Into The Storm Update

PC Gamers Petition Rockstar For GTA V PC Version

The petition asking Rockstar Games to release Grand Theft Auto V on PC reached a milestone today with over 110,000 names. Gamers could also comment as to why they were putting their names down. Some of those comments include: Nathan Lazos of Australia: ‘I just want you to work on this game now instead of crappily porting it to the pc years after initial release.’ Damon Fowler of Texas: ‘Because I’m mostly a PC gamer and having it on PC would be so awesome! GTA has been one of the best games since I was a kid- er, umm… since … Continue reading PC Gamers Petition Rockstar For GTA V PC Version

EVE Online Selected For Museum of Modern Art

EVE Online, the Sci-Fi massively multiplayer online (MMO) game developed by CCP Games and launched in 2003 is amongst a select 14 video games to be accepted into the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The games, chosen from the vast history of the industry, were chosen based on their outstanding examples of interactive design as well as other artistic criteria. There will be an installation at the Museum to showcase the chosen games beginning in March 2013. "As we are poised to enter our second decade of growth and prosperity, it is an indescribable honor for … Continue reading EVE Online Selected For Museum of Modern Art

Dishonored’s First DLC Gets December Release Date

Dishonored’s First DLC Gets December Release Date Dishonored: Dunwall City Trials, the first add-on pack for the critically-acclaimed first-person action game developed by Arkane Studios, will be available worldwide on December 11, 2012 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC for $4.99 (or 400 Microsoft Points). Dunwall City Trials will include 10 challenge maps that will test and track your combat, stealth and mobility skills. Creatively combine your supernatural abilities, weapons and gadgets to eliminate as many targets as possible, fight off waves of tallboys, guards, weepers and thugs, or take out targets in a non-stop run of drop assassinations. Dunwall … Continue reading Dishonored’s First DLC Gets December Release Date

Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Award For Assassin’s Creed III

Game composer Winifred Phillips has been awarded a 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for her music score for the Assassin’s Creed III Liberation video game (Ubisoft). Phillips’ original score for Assassin’s Creed III Liberation has been described as "superb" by GameZone, "killer music" by MTV Multiplayer, "spectacular" by Hard Reset, "sweeping" by IGN, "fantastic" by Gaming Examiner, and "a stealthy success" by Kotaku. PikiGeek and Artastic Gaming hailed Phillips’ score as one of the best soundtracks of 2012. The music of the game was released as an official soundtrack by Ubisoft Music. The soundtrack is comprised of 26 tracks … Continue reading Composer Winifred Phillips Wins Award For Assassin’s Creed III

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Is Unleashed

Developer Overhaul Games announces that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition has been released, and it is now live on Beamdog. The original Baldur’s Gate launched in 1998. With over 50 hours of epic gameplay, it quickly became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game series at that time. Today Overhaul Games has brought this classic back to life. In addition to enhancing graphics and gameplay, Overhaul Games has added new allies to join your party, complete with unique quests. And for the ultimate test of tactical skills, players can enter the Black Pits for an arena challenge. Baldur’s Gate: … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Is Unleashed

MAGFest Adds Film Festival To Show

MAGFest, the Music And Gaming Festival, has always been known for bringing together all aspects of the video game fan community to host the most all-encompassing gaming event possible. This year, MAGFest sets their sights on the silver screen by adding their very own film festival: Games on Film. Usually known for its non-stop gaming and concerts, the upcoming 11th annual MAGFest will also be the debut year for Games on Film, and will take place January 3rd -6th, 2013, right next to Washington, D.C.. Over a dozen features will be screened, including full length feature films, web series, and … Continue reading MAGFest Adds Film Festival To Show

EverQuest: Rain of Fear Released

Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today released the 19th expansion for the groundbreaking massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest: Rain of Fear. Continuing the storyline from House of Thule and Veil of Alaris, players have released the stolen power of Fear. This power is returning to Norrath, falling from the sky in the form of crystalline shards. Who will gain control of the essence of fear and bring balance across Norrath? It’s up to the players as they travel across the world to gather these shards, battle new and familiar foes and reclaim the power of fear. The new … Continue reading EverQuest: Rain of Fear Released

Under Defeat HD Launches

Rising Star Games Inc. today announced that the classic shmup (shoot ’em up) arcade game Under Defeat HD: Deluxe Edition is now available for PlayStation 3 exclusively through Amazon for $29.99. Players looking to get their hands on the digital version via PlayStationNetwork can do so on December 4. Developed by Japanese arcade video game company G.Rev, Under Defeat is widely regarded as one of the best-selling and finest shooting games ever made. Set in an alternate universe during a World War-esque conflict, Under Defeat HD lets players take on the role of a helicopter pilot in a territory divided … Continue reading Under Defeat HD Launches