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Naval Warfare Released on Steam

Publisher "Just A Game" announced today that its new Steampunk action shooter "Naval Warfare" (PC) is released today via digital distribution. The game is developed by Slovakian based dev team "Games Distillery." The game is available on Steam as well as other download platforms for 9.99 USD / EUR "Naval Warfare" is a stylish arcade-action shooter with numerous tactical elements, driven by an entertaining story with beautiful hand-drawn comic sequences also featuring a thrilling campaign mode and various exciting multiplayer modes. The game itself is presented in a fictional Imperial Victorian setting. In "Naval Warfare" the player will take control … Continue reading Naval Warfare Released on Steam

Stuart Moulder Is New Her Interactive CEO

Her Interactive today announced it has created a new dual leadership structure as it expands its business into new product offerings. Stuart Moulder has joined Her Interactive as CEO to focus on corporate strategy and day-to-day operations. Megan Gaiser will retain her role as Chief Strategic Creative Officer (CSCO) to focus on creative direction, brand and portfolio expansion, business development and strategic partnerships. "I’m eager to join the talented team at Her Interactive," says Stuart Moulder, CEO, Her Interactive. "The Nancy Drew series has attracted a loyal audience and earned dozens of Parent’s Choice Gold Medal awards by delivering fun … Continue reading Stuart Moulder Is New Her Interactive CEO

8 Shots of Ozzy for Rock Band 3

Ozzy Osbourne’s career has spanned four decades, and his music is as relevant today as ever. On any given day, you can hear his music blasting at sporting events, in films, on the radio, in TV commercials, video games or on your MP3 player. Ozzy is not only a legend and an icon, but is a pioneer in his genre of music. He has helped open the door for countless bands, giving them their first break by taking them on tour or including them on the bill for Ozzfest, his all-day metal festival. One of the most iconic figures in … Continue reading 8 Shots of Ozzy for Rock Band 3

Conan MMO To Feature New Conan Movie Content

Funcom is proud to announce the new content to ‘Age of Conan’ that will tie together the game and the upcoming movie, ‘Conan the Barbarian’. Set 20 years after the movie storyline, an epic new adventure pack – The Savage Coast of Turan finds players being sent by Conan, now King of Aquilonia, to aid his old ally Artus. The new adventure pack includes but is not limited to content from the movie, and allows players to follow epic storylines in Conan’s realm. "We have worked closely with the Funcom creative team since 2003 and carefully crafted a unique look … Continue reading Conan MMO To Feature New Conan Movie Content

World of Tanks MMO Nets 2 Million Players

Wargaming.net is proud to announce that the number of registrations on the Russian server of their highly acclaimed World of Tanks MMO has topped 2,000,000. The success in Russia is being followed by the European and North American servers, where the numbers are closing in on 1,000,000 registrations after the game’s release on April 12. "At the very beginning of development for World of Tanks, we were assuming that the maximum number would be around 600,000 players worldwide. Now, we have 2 million registrations in Russia alone, not to mention the Western audience and its immense growth," said Wargaming.net CEO … Continue reading World of Tanks MMO Nets 2 Million Players

Serious Game Conference Announces Speakers

The leading serious game developers, analysts covering serious games, authors of the latest books on game design and senior project directors already leveraging games for corporate and military training, healthcare and education are heading to Serious Play Conference Tuesday – Thursday, Aug. 23 – 25, 2011 at DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Wash. Sessions at Serious Play, a high-level, practical conference already drawing an international list of speakers, will provide advice on every step of the development path, from design and production to measurement and assessment. Attendees will also see presentations on market size for each serious games segment, … Continue reading Serious Game Conference Announces Speakers

LEGO Universe MMO Expands

The LEGO Universe community has answered the call, recently completing construction on Nexus Tower, the biggest in-game structure ever built! As Nexus Tower opens its doors soon, tons of new content is being released for all players to explore and enjoy. This will include new characters, weapons, Faction-specific pets, and over 50 new missions, as well as access to the new LEGO Universe Vault system for safe-keeping extra models and gear. Thanks to the multitudes of minifigures who donated bricks to the recent community mission, Nexus Tower is now complete! Standing tall as the largest structure in LEGO Universe, Nexus … Continue reading LEGO Universe MMO Expands

Ancients of Ooga Moves To PC, Steam

Like most things swallowed by its strange cast of characters, Ancients of Ooga is about to come up for a second appearance – this time on PC. But when the game finally does spew forth today it will include new downloadable content, "The Forgotten Chapters," for free! "The PC version comes with the new ‘The Forgotten Chapters’ DLC we released earlier this week on Xbox Live Arcade – but for free," said John Nielson, founder of Bacon Wrapped Games. "It adds seven all-new levels intermixed straight into the game’s main adventure." In Ancients of Ooga’s 50-plus levels players fight to … Continue reading Ancients of Ooga Moves To PC, Steam

King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame Developer Diary Ready

Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games are proud to announce the launch of a new developer diary for King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame, the highly anticipated sequel for the Role-playing RTS series that are launching this Fall. The developer diaries will be released on a bi-weekly basis. The story begins long after young Arthur pulled the enchanted sword out of the stone and united the war-torn land of Britannia. Where legends normally end, King Arthur II begins on its own gruesome tale… From the first developer diary by Viktor Juhász, content designer &writer for King Arthur II: "We wanted our … Continue reading King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame Developer Diary Ready