VIZ Media, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, announced plans to expand it’s VIZ Manga digital platform to include Android Smart Phones. Manga fans running Android 2.2 or higher on their phones will be able to download the free VIZ Manga app from the Google Play Store and read the world’s best manga anywhere they go. VIZ Manga for Android phones debuts today with 80 series, including blockbusters NARUTO, BLEACH, BLACK BIRD, and BLUE EXORCIST, with additional series added every week, The digital anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP ALPHA will also be … Continue reading VIZ Media Brings Manga To Android→
Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Steam Greenlight, a new platform feature that enlists the community’s help in selecting some of the next games to be released on Steam. Steam Greenlight will allow developers and publishers to post information and media about their game in an effort to convince the Community that their game should be released on Steam. Greenlight piggybacks on Steam Workshop’s flexible system that organizes content and lets customers rate and leave feedback. As well as … Continue reading Valve Announces Steam Greenlight For New Developers→
Think you’re tough enough to survive a horde of undead walkers? Gamers will be able to find out next year as Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), and Terminal Reality announced today an all-new The Walking Dead video game. Based on AMC’s Emmy-Award winning TV series, the do-whatever-you-need-to-survive first-person action game will allow players to assume the role of the mysterious, crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon, alongside his overbearing brother Merle, on a haunting, unforgiving quest to make their way to the supposed safety of Atlanta. ‘The work AMC has done with the TV … Continue reading The Walking Dead FPS Announced→
Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, today announced award-winning games writer Rhianna Pratchett is the lead writer of TOMB RAIDER, the acclaimed origins story of Lara Croft, set for release on March 5, 2013. English-born Pratchett has been writing for and about videogames for over 14 years. Initially a games journalist, Pratchett quickly moved her passion and skills for creating immersive stories into the narrative of several highly successful videogames. ‘Rhianna has been working on the game with the narrative from its early inception,’ said Darrell Gallagher, head of Crystal Dynamics. ‘She has brought a unique perspective to the project … Continue reading Rhianna Pratchett Becomes New Head Tomb Raider Writer→
2K Games and Gearbox Software present the Borderlands 2 ‘Wimoweh’ trailer, which features diverse environments, new enemies and other characters that players will encounter throughout their journey in Pandora. Borderlands 2 will be available in North America on September 18, 2012, and internationally on September 21, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=v3ehmPeLtdQ Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Gearbox Software Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Turbine has released a new behind-the-scenes sizzle trailer for Riders of Rohan, the 4th major expansion for the award-winning The Lord of the Rings Online, which is now available for pre-order and will launch on September 5th. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=RcruI0GhfAM Publishers: Turbine Entertainment Platforms: Mac, PC
Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is happy to announce that the Local Justice Pack, the first downloadable content pack for Max Payne 3, is now available for download on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network and PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The pack will be available for the PC on July 17, 2012. ‘The Local Justice Pack is just the beginning of a deeper multiplayer experience for Max Payne 3,’ said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. ‘We’re excited to deliver a new take on the game’s epic final … Continue reading Max Payne 3 Local Justice DLC Deploying→
Leading Eastern and Central European publisher, 1C Company, is thrilled to announce the release of the first international game on the iPhone and the iPad starring Luntik. Luntik Colors the World is an App designed by child development experts to stimulate young minds and teach them about colors and shapes. Luntik is a Russian animated series for preschool aged children. It is the story of a small fluffy creature, Luntik, who was born on the Moon and fell from it, onto the Earth. Luntik is new to the Earth and in each episode learns something about this new world. The … Continue reading 1C Publishes Kids Game Based On Russia’s Luntik→
The release date for The Transformers: War For Cyberton game has been pushed up a week to August 21st 2012 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. In the game, the Autobots fight for their lives in the last moments of the Transformer homeworld. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron is the sequel to War for Cybertron, the highest rated Transformers game ever. Coming Fall 2012 for Xbox 360 & PS3. Join the epic battle for survival as the Autobots take their last stand to defend their legendary home planet from the Decepticons. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron transports you to the final … Continue reading War For Cyberton Release Date Pushed Up→
Firefly Studios, creators of Stronghold Kingdoms, currently the second most popular free-to-play game on Steam, have just released a new patch adding a ‘Crown Prince’ rank to Stronghold Kingdoms. The Crown Prince rank, aimed primarily at high level players, has been added to Stronghold Kingdoms as a twist to the endgame of the popular castle MMO. Previously capped at 22 ranks and 15 villages, an unlimited 23rd rank was added earlier today giving players access to as many as 25 villages. The new rank can be unlocked with 10,000,000 honour, after which players will have to climb a series of … Continue reading More Endgame Content Added To Stronghold Kingdoms→
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