Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Gamescom: Sony wows with Unchartered 3

Sony’s Gamescom conference focused heavily on PlayStation Vita, but it was Unchartered 3: Drake’s Deception that really stole the show. Unchartered is always a crowd and a critic pleaser and this trailer just proves that the continued focus on great characters, setting and action, supported by beautiful graphics and top notch voice acting is a winning formula. Check out the stunning gameplay trailer. Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment Developers: Naughty Dog Software Platforms: PlayStation 3 Events: Gamescom 2011

Gamescom: Assassin’s Creed to hit Vita

Ubisoft is just one of the third party publishers supporting the launch of Sony’s PlayStation Vita. Assassin’s Creed is one of the biggest titles to be heading to the handheld. Ubisoft also announced Rayman, Lumines, Dungeon Hunter Alliance and Michael Jackson: The Experience. The PlayStation Vita is Sony’s new handheld and the spiritual successor to the PSP. No launch date or price has been announced yet, but surely it has to slip somewhere in between the new PS3 price of $249 and the recent PSP price cut to €99. Publishers: Ubisoft Events: Gamescom 2011

Muse Games Announces Guns of Icarus Online

Muse Games (http://www.gunsoficarus.com) is pleased to announce their upcoming MMO, Guns of Icarus Online. Guns of Icarus Online is a multiplayer airship combat game where you will attempt to survive and thrive in the post apocalyptic wasteland, moving from town to town, trading and collecting resources, outfitting your ship, and battling deadly pirates. Visit the Publishers: Muse Games Platforms: Mac, PC

World of Tanks Turns One

Wargaming.net is proud to announce that their headlining project World of Tanks has celebrated its 1-year anniversary. Over the past year, World of Tanks has become an AAA project highly acclaimed by media and players around the globe, which is proved by multiple awards by respected gaming publishing houses. On the eve of the anniversary, World of Tanks has reached a tremendous milestone of 5,000,000 registered users worldwide. One of the most notable achievements is the Guinness World Record set on 23 January, 2011, when the peak number of concurrent users reached 91,311. However, the PCCU number has been steadily … Continue reading World of Tanks Turns One

Sean Kauppinen Is New PlayFast CEO

PlayFast, the technology company leading the transition to digital distribution for games, today announced that Sean Kauppinen has joined the company in the role of CEO. Kauppinen is a 16 year veteran of the games industry and has been involved in the North American and European launches of some of the largest online games to date. He is also the founder and CEO of IDEA, the International Digital Entertainment Agency, where he will continue to serve as the main consultant to the agency’s elite clientele. "My role with PlayFast has steadily grown since March of this year where I built … Continue reading Sean Kauppinen Is New PlayFast CEO

Avadon: The Black Fortress Coming To Steam

On August 17, 2011, Spiderweb Software (http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com) will bring Avadon: The Black Fortress to Steam at a new low price of 9.99! We celebrate our first partnership with the Steam platform and hope to bring as many newcomers to Spiderweb’s 16th full length RPG as possible. As an additional incentive the game will have a 10% discount during the and launch week! Five great nations have banded together to form The Pact. The Pact is defended by Avadon, a secretive sect of spies and assassins. Its agents are everywhere, and its word is law. You have been recruited as a … Continue reading Avadon: The Black Fortress Coming To Steam

Valve Announces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). Targeted for release via Playstation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and Steam (for PC and Mac) in early 2012, CS: GO will expand upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched exactly 12 years ago (CS beta 1, August 1999). CS: GO features new maps, characters, and weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust, etc.). In addition, CS: GO will introduce … Continue reading Valve Announces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive