Two seminal figures in video game history, John Romero (Doom, Quake) and Steve ‘Slug’ Russell (Spacewar!), will kick off IndieCade’s 2012 Professional Conference Friday ‘ Sunday, Oct 5 – 7, 2012 in downtown Culver City during the annual IndieCade Festival. Crowdsourcing and alternative funding will be demystified by a panel of veterans from companies such as Double Fine Adventure, Kickstarter and Humble Bundle. In the first of three interlinking keynotes, John Romero, whose games helped found a videogame genre, will have an informal discussion with ‘Slug’ Russell, the man who helped invent the videogame, period. A Conversation with Russell & … Continue reading Romero And Russell To Talk At IndieCade→
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) will remain in Los Angeles for the next three years it was announced today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which owns E3. It was also confirmed that E3 2013 would take place June 11-13, 2013, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, L.A. LIVE and a plethora of venues throughout downtown Los Angeles and the City. ‘We are proud to partner with Los Angeles for another three years. The City serves as a strong backdrop for the video game industry’s biggest announcements and we look forward to remaining in LA,’ said Michael D. Gallagher, CEO … Continue reading Deal Keeps E3 In LA Through 2015→
As revealed earlier today at QuakeCon 2012, Dawnguard, the first official game add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, is now available to PC users. The English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish versions can be downloaded from Steam for $19.99. The Vampire Lord Harkon has returned to power. Using the Elder Scrolls, he seeks to do the unthinkable – to end the sun itself. Will you join the ancient order of the Dawnguard and stop him, or will you yourself become a Vampire Lord? Featuring an all new faction quest-line, new locations, weapons, creatures and more; the ultimate choice will … Continue reading Skyrim Dawnguard DLC Ships For PC→
Land, ho! Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria, the fourth expansion set for the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, will be available in stores and online starting from September 25, 2012. Upon the expansion’s release, intrepid explorers of the Alliance and the Horde will be able to set foot upon the shores of the long-lost continent of Pandaria and embark on a perilous journey to uncover its ancient mysteries. Mists of Pandaria will be available on DVD-ROM for Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 and Macintosh at a suggested retail price of … Continue reading World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria Gets Release Date→
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced the addition of GREE International, Inc., Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., and NetDragon Websoft Inc. to its membership roster. The trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers now has 34 members. ‘These new members are leaders in the breathtaking number of business models that exist to excite and reach today’s entertainment consumers,’ said Michael D. Gallagher, president and CEO of ESA. ‘We look forward to learning from them, and protecting their future success in critical areas such as e-commerce regulation, privacy, and intellectual property protection.’ GREE is one of the world’s largest … Continue reading ESA Gets New Members→
Firefly Studios, creators of Steam’s number two free-to-play game Stronghold Kingdoms, hit a major milestone this week by reaching 1,000,000 registered players. Stronghold Kingdoms, consistently the second most popular free-to-play game on Steam for nearly five months now, has reached 1,000,000 registered players. "Adiewux" joined World 3 on Monday at 11:45 BST, bringing the total number of Lords and Ladies playing Kingdoms to a massive one million. World 3 was the first of many new game worlds launched to keep pace with a huge influx of new players, following the game’s Steam launch in February. Reaching one million players has … Continue reading Stronghold Kingdoms Reaches One Million Players→
It looks like a lot of fun, but it’s also a lot of work for the Quantum Conundrum Team. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=bMkghMpxcrY Publishers: Square Enix
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that Bullet Run has completed open beta testing and is now officially live for the PC. Developed by ACONY Games, Bullet Run is a new free-to-play first-person shooter (FPS) that brings together the elements of the FPS genre with unique levels of immersion and character progression; AAA gunplay coupled with action-oriented twitch gameplay and special in-game abilities provides players with a more in-depth tactical gaming experience. "We are excited to finally bring this highly-anticipated game to our players," said Christopher Sturr, executive director of business development and corporate strategy, Sony Online Entertainment. "Bullet … Continue reading SOE’s Free Bullet Run Fires Up→
PES 2013 will be available in retail stores nationwide in the fall of 2012. Here, you can enjoy the signature moves from the best players in the world, who will make any match a realistic and beautiful experience. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=G0ykGjDgmj4 Publishers: Konami Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
Masthead Studios, a leading independent game developer, today released concept art depicting some of the robot configuration options featured in GUNS and ROBOTS, their upcoming title set to release in December, 2012. GUNS and ROBOTS is engaging free online shooter with inventive character design and an endless list of customization features. From incredible battle mechanics to funny looking robots, the players will be able to set their own gameplay. Different scenery and implying own battle tactics will assure that players will have a great in-game experience. They will be able to customize multiple parts of their killing machine and set … Continue reading Masthead Announces Configurations For Guns and Robots→
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