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http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=ldzofAloxSY Publishers: Warner Bros Interactive Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Monkey Tales Educational Games Ship For Mac, PC
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
Buy Mass Effect Art Book, Get in-game Items
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
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Developer Diary
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
UK Games Industry Gets Tax Break
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."
NEOGEO Handheld Set To Release This Spring
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 Opens US Office, Appoints VP, Readies Game
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
EverQuest Officially Becomes Free To Play
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 Awards Judges Announced
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
Mr. Solid Snake Goes To Washington
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that historic images and video clips from METAL GEAR SOLID and METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY will be on display in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new exhibition, "The Art of Video Games," which opens March 16. Art from the critically-acclaimed METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS will also be a part of the exhibition. The originator of the stealth-action genre, the METAL GEAR franchise has been around for 25 years since its debut in 1987 in Japan and subsequently in North America. Through the vision of acclaimed game designer … Continue reading Mr. Solid Snake Goes To Washington