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Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Launches

Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft Studios announced today that Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, their stand-alone digital spin-off adventure, is now available for 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. This downloadable adventure is a featured title in the third-annual Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party program, delivering the season’s biggest and best digital games. Featuring a thrilling pulp action adventure story mode and an all new "Fight till Dawn" arcade mode, American Nightmare will shine a new light on the world of Wake while appealing to fans and newcomers alike. "With … Continue reading Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Launches

Army Corps Of Hell Deploys

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced Army Corps of Hell is now available at retailers and via digital download from the PlayStationStore. Players can now face the ultimate battle for hell exclusively for the PlayStationVita system. Army Corps of Hell distinguishes itself from the rest of the PS Vita system lineup with its gut-spilling battles, over-the-top humor and heavy metal music. As the King of Hell, players control an army of a hundred goblins of three classes: Soldiers, Magi and Spearmen. Each goblin class has various abilities to defeat a … Continue reading Army Corps Of Hell Deploys

Borderlands 2 Gets September 18 Ship Date

2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that Borderlands 2, the sequel to the multi-million unit selling breakout hit, Borderlands, will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC in North America on September 18, 2012 and internationally on September 21, 2012. Currently in development by Gearbox Software, Borderlands 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed four-player cooperative shooter-looter that combined intense first-person mayhem with role-playing gameplay. In addition, fans who pre-order the title from participating retailers will receive access to the Borderlands 2 Premiere Club, … Continue reading Borderlands 2 Gets September 18 Ship Date

The Secret World MMO Goes Live On June 19

Independent developer and publisher of online games, Funcom, today announced that the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game ‘The Secret World’ will launch on June 19th, 2012. Originally slated for an April launch, Funcom has decided to invest more development time into the title in order to apply even more polish before launch. Feedback from hands-on press events and beta testing has proven very positive, and Funcom intends to spend the additional development time focusing on polish and tweaking to maximize the potential of the game. The beta feedback so far is showing very positive reactions to core game … Continue reading The Secret World MMO Goes Live On June 19

Bethesda And Prima Launch Skyrim Map App

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Official World Interactive Map is a 100 percent complete and official interactive world map revealing every primary location, secondary location, point of interest, world encounter, vendor, trainer, skill book, and unique item across the realm. From the nine major Hold cities to the open expanses of wilderness and mountains, you’ll never be lost with over 150 interactive maps. This interactive map is made by the original team of the well-received Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Prima Official Game Guide. It can be found here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-official/id498002469 The app is free to download, and with that you’ll have … Continue reading Bethesda And Prima Launch Skyrim Map App

Gamers World Map Trading Site Launches

ECCO tech, a small Norwegian software development company, has developed a new web service for buying, selling and exchanging used games on various platforms (PC, XBox, Playstation, Nintendo, and more). http://www.gamersworldmap.com The idea of Gamers World Map is to make it easy for friends to keep each other updated on game collections and wish lists. Members and their games are displayed on a map so that you can easily look for games in your neighborhood, or you can limit your search to any specific geographic area. The map based search functionality makes it easy to find other gamers within your … Continue reading Gamers World Map Trading Site Launches

Aion Online Going Free To Play

NCsoft, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), today announces Aion: Ascension, the Truly Free evolution of Aion, the award-winning fantasy MMO that rivals other MMOs with its stunning graphics, fierce PvP and customization. Aion: Ascension brings players unrestricted access to a world filled with deep lore, exploration and epic faction battles free of charge. Coupled with the change in business model coming this Spring, players will experience everything in the highly anticipated 3.0 content update, including housing, mounts, increased level cap (60), new zones and instances. Aion: Ascension’s Truly Free business model gives players … Continue reading Aion Online Going Free To Play

NeverDead Expansion Pack Ready For Play

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that the NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 1 is now available for download and includes all-new online experiences with a new playable character, pop-idol Nikki Summerfield, three additional challenges within the expanded Asylum level, and two new online costumes for the main character, Bryce Boltzmann. In addition to Volume 1 comes NeverDead Expansion Pack Volume 2, available for download on February 28, 2012. In Volume 2, fans can enhance their online playing experience with new playable character, NADA Chief Sullivan, three new challenges within the expanded Sewers level, and two additional online costumes for Bryce … Continue reading NeverDead Expansion Pack Ready For Play

Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3DS Ships

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D for the portable Nintendo 3DS system is now available. METAL GEAR SOLID fans can now explore the immersive jungle setting as it comes to life using the Nintendo 3DS glasses-free 3D imaging system. Set during the Cold War of the 60s METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D sees series hero Snake infiltrating the Soviet jungle to bring back a scientist being held against his will. Beginning on the outskirts of a military base, the player must use Snake’s stealth skills along with the foliage and shade that the … Continue reading Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3DS Ships

Company of Heroes Making Mac Attack

Aspyr Media, Inc. announced today that THQ’s critically acclaimed real-time strategy series Company of Heroes will be available on the Mac for the very first time March 1st, 2012. Company of Heroes: Campaign Edition for the Mac will include the single player campaign from the original Company of Heroes as well as the additional single player campaigns from the expansions Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts and Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, delivering hours upon hours of tactical and strategic gameplay. The game will be available worldwide in English, French or German via supporting Mac download and boxed retailers. "We’re … Continue reading Company of Heroes Making Mac Attack