BonusXP, a new studio focused on the development of mobile games, was announced today. The studio was founded by the former lead designer of Zynga’s hit game CastleVille, Dave Pottinger (CEO), former Senior Programmer at Robot Entertainment, John Evanson (Director of Technology), and former Senior Character Artist at id Software, Jason Sallenbach (Art Director). The founding team all has major game credits under their belts, as well as a high standard for games that will bear the BonusXP name. ‘We cut our teeth on the Age of Empires series at Ensemble Studios. We loved the team-based feel Ensemble had, particularly … Continue reading Bonus XP Game Studio Founded→
Shadowrun has had an exciting year, with Jordan Weisman, the creator of Shadowrun, launching a wildly successful Kickstarter topping near two million dollars with Shadowrun Returns. Now Kickstarter sees the launch of Shadowrun Online from Austrian based Cliffhanger Productions, who have already teamed up with Harebrained and Catalyst to create the Shadowrun Universe at www.shadowrun.com. While Shadowrun Returns is focused primarily on providing a great single-player adventure experience, Shadowrun Online’like the tabletop’is all about experiencing the awesome world and gritty atmosphere of Shadowrun together with friends in tactical but fluid turn based combat. Details on the project can be found … Continue reading Shadowrun Online Begins Kickstarter Campaign→
Beijing: A-onesoft, one of the most influential developers and publishers of mobile games and software, successfully goes public on Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Stock code: 430129. As a publisher and developer of mobile games, mobile online games, mobile software which debuted on April 18th, 2005, A-onesoft has released more than 240 products including puzzle games, RPG, action games, flight shooting games, chess games, reader, ringtones, wallpaper and themes, etc. Mobile online game, as a new type, has been released and is operating smoothly. The listing on ‘new three board’ (an over-the-counter market for growth enterprises) marks a brand-new beginning of the … Continue reading A-onesoft Goes Public On Shenzhen Stock Exchange→
OURFRIG is a new 3D adventure game realized by the new indie team called A and B and S and A with Lead Developer Andreas Diktyopoulos. OURFRIG is going to be completed and released in November 2012. It shall be available for PC, MAC and iOS (possibly for Linux and Android tablets also, providing it reaches its financial target). OURFRIG is a story driven game with distinct characters inhabiting an imaginary three ‘ dimensional invented environment which runs through daytime and nighttime. The user embodies an enigmatic figure whose adventure begins in a mystical monk’s society. As the story evolves, … Continue reading Ourfrig Development Begins Kickstarter Program→
Spaceforce Constellations is out now. It’s an action-packed strategy game of galactic conquest. Battle your way through a series of devastating space feuds, for supremacy across the universe. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=tfvngg8dHZg Developers: Dreamatrix Platforms: PC
Injustice: Gods Among Us debuts as a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=UdqA3fic3Js Publishers: Warner Bros Interactive Developers: NetherRealm Studios Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Hark, who goes there? It’s just us, an American and a Swede invading your land, United Kingdom. Paradox Interactive and Fatshark today released the first video in a new series of trailers for action melee combat title War of the Roses, giving an extensive behind the scenes look into the key locales and architecture of medieval England that have helped draw inspiration for the upcoming melee game. Shot documentary-style on location in York, senior producer Gordon Van Dyke and lead designer Marten Stormdal don armor and ransack the now peaceful city, enabling viewers to see firsthand the buildings, landscapes, armor, … Continue reading War of the Roses: Behind The Scenes→
The U.S. Army announced today that it has launched America’s Army Comics, a free iPad and Android tablet app for viewing issues of the America’s Army comic series. The app, which can be downloaded from iTunes (http://bit.ly/NkcahT) and from Google Play (http://bit.ly/ScK4FS), explores the storyline behind America’s Army. Created by the same team that produces the highly successful America’s Army PC games, America’s Army Comics offers a groundbreaking digital comic reading experience highlighted by revolutionary animated panels, authentic sound effects and bold musical scores. Exclusive to the app is a feature for learning more about the U.S. Army by browsing … Continue reading U.S. Army Launches App Comic→
The world’s most competitive QUAKE LIVE players will come together to go head-to-head at QuakeCon 2012, being held August 2-5 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Vying for their share of over $30,000 in prize money, top professionals will compete in the QUAKE LIVE Duel Invitational Masters Championship as well as the Intel-sponsored QUAKE LIVE Capture the Flag Open, QUAKE LIVE Amateur Duel and QUAKE LIVE Random Draw Free For All tournaments. QuakeCon, which is free and open to the public, brings together some of the the greatest players in the world to participate in highly-competitive tournaments. Matches will … Continue reading QuakeCon 2012 Lineup Announced→
Ecko Code and Showtime Networks today announced that Dexter The Game 2, the sequel to 2010’s Dexter The Game, will arrive on iOS, Android and PC this fall to coincide with season 7 of DEXTER, which premieres on Showtime on September 30th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Developed internally at Ecko Code in conjunction with Showtime, Dexter The Game 2 puts players in the shoes of America’s favorite vigilante in an open-world Miami. Dexter navigates the city in his own signature style. Crime scenes will be investigated with the knowledge that the serial killers who have evaded Miami’s Police Department will … Continue reading Dexter The Game 2 Coming This Fall→
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