THQ has just released its newest Darksiders II trailer along with a bevy of screenshots and the game’s box art. The trailer features Death as he slashes through opponents before encountering a mammoth boss. Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, in an action-packed tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. This epic journey propels Death through various light and dark realms as he tries to redeem his brother War, the horseman blamed for prematurely starting the Apocalypse in Darksiders. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=dmmEGE7VJa4 Publishers: THQ Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox … Continue reading Darksiders II Mammoth Boss Movie→
The award-winning Monkey Tales series of educational games are now available on the App Store for all Macs running OSX 10.5 or later. Created in partnership between Die Keure, Belgium’s leading educational publishers, and Larian Studios, a game developer with over 15 years of award-winning game development experience, the Monkey Tales series of games is for any kid that ever dreamed of having monkeys help with their homework. The games are available for $14.99. Developed in concert with teachers, schools, and universities, the Monkey Tales series of games are engaging, fun video games with a robust learning component tailored to … Continue reading Monkey Tales Educational Games Ship For Mac, PC→
BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts, Inc., and Dark Horse Comics revealed today that fans who purchase the digital version of The Art of the Mass Effect Universe through Digital.DarkHorse.com will receive a limited code to unlock a Reinforcement Pack containing in-game items to be used on PC or the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system in the co-op campaign in 2012’s most anticipated game, Mass Effect 3. Showcasing the unique and iconic art featured in the Mass Effect series, The Art of the Mass Effect Universe was released in print and digitally on February 8. Additionally, Mass Effect … Continue reading Buy Mass Effect Art Book, Get in-game Items→
Go behind-the-scenes with the Firaxis team as they discuss XCOM: Enemy Unknown in the first of our developer diary series. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=kX9r0S77Vh0 Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Firaxis Games
Today’s Budget confirmed tax breaks for the UK games industry, after years of pressure from industry figures. Chancellor George Osborne announced the move in the 2012 Budget today, alongside similar plans for tax relief for the animation industry. Dr Richard Wilson, CEO of industry trade body, TIGA, said of the news, "This is a brilliant decision by the Government and terrific news for the UK video games industry. "Tax relief for the video games sector will increase employment, innovation and investment in the UK video games industry."
Tommo Inc and BLAZE are set to release Limited Edition NEOGEO Handheld for Worldwide sale in the second quarter of 2012. The "NEOGEO X" will be released in Q2 2012 following the 20th anniversary of the ground breaking NEOGEO AES console. This Limited Edition handheld console will feature 20 officially licensed NEOGEO games including retro classics such METALSLUG, THE KING OF FIGHTERS and FATAL FURY. Along with these 20 built in NEOGEO classic titles, the NEOGEO X will also feature, SD card expansion, a 3.5" LCD screen, A/V output, internal stereo speakers and a headphone socket. The full game list … Continue reading NEOGEO Handheld Set To Release This Spring→
Rising Star Games Inc., a UK-based publisher of multi-platform video games, today announced its official expansion across the Atlantic with the opening of North American headquarters. Additionally, Rising Star has appointed Phil Robinson as vice president of operations for the US office, where he will oversee all operations, secure American and Canadian distribution and publishing agreements and work closely with the European team to ensure a smooth extension to the Rising Star brand. Rising Star Games also announces the company’s first title to be published in the US will be Akai Katana for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment … Continue reading Rising Star Opens US Office, Appoints VP, Readies Game→
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that it is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its landmark massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest (EQ), by transitioning the game to a free-to-play model. Recently inducted into the GDC Online Awards’ Hall of Fame, EverQuest now offers a variety of options that cater to players’ different needs and preferences so they can choose to play the game in a way that suits them best — such as recurring vs. non-recurring subscriptions and Free through Gold memberships. "Through 18 successful expansions and countless other game updates, EverQuest has forged its place in … Continue reading EverQuest Officially Becomes Free To Play→
PromaxBDA, the leading association for promotion, marketing and design professionals, announced a group of entertainment industry leaders who will participate as members of the inaugural jury for the 2012 PromaxBDA Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards. The esteemed group will judge the finalists of this year’s North American PromaxBDA Awards that recognize creativity and excellence. The winners will be announced at the closing night of this year’s PromaxBDA Conference on June 14 at the J.W. Marriott at L.A. LIVE. "We are honored to have this exclusive jury of industry luminaries participate in this year’s PromaxBDA Awards judging," said Jonathan Block-Verk, president … Continue reading PromaxBDA Awards Judges Announced→
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