"No man should live in chains," proclaims Conan the Barbarian in the new, upcoming Hollywood production set to release later this year. With the words of the most legendary fantasy hero of all time in mind, Funcom today released an all-new, free-to-play version of its critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online game titled ‘Age of Conan: Unchained’. The new version replaces the existing version of the game, and players everywhere will now be able to freely explore the sexy, savage, and brutal world of Hyboria with their friends – and enemies. "After 1.4 million copies sold, having experienced fantastic critical acclaim, … Continue reading Age of Conan Now Free To Play→
Viva Media and Just A Game announce today Storm: Frontline Nation is now available through Amazon.com and Steam. The game is set in modern Europe and North Africa and skilfully combines strategy as well as tactical combat elements. As a result of a shortage in natural resources and a prolonged economic crisis, the European and North African continents stand on the brink of collapse. In order to secure their own survival, each nation’s army goes head-to-head in what seems like a war to end all wars. About Storm: Frontline Nation The goal of Storm: Frontline Nation is to secure military … Continue reading Storm: Frontline Nation Ships→
Valve, creators of bestselling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Left 4 Dead, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), announced today that after four years and over 200 updates, its popular and critically-acclaimed online action game Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is now Free To Play (F2P). The F2P announcement comes as part of the "Über Update". Released today, it is the largest content pack delivered to TF2 since it shipped in 2007. New players interested in experiencing what PC Gamer calls "the most fun you can have online" will have access to training and offline practice … Continue reading Team Fortress 2 Is Free To Play→
Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), and Team Bondi Pty. Ltd., are proud to announce that L.A. Noire will be arriving this fall for the PC. "L.A. Noire is a new type of game that makes players see through a detective’s eyes in 1940s Los Angeles," said Sam Houser, founder of Rockstar Games. "Its unique blend of story, action and crime solving will be perfect to play on PC." The PC version of L.A. Noire was developed by Rockstar Leeds. It will run on a wide range of PCs and feature customization, including keyboard … Continue reading LA Noire Is Coming To The PC→
I understand that the main point of this bill is to protect the creators of movies and music, but the way it is worded now it will stop anyone except for the publishers of games from uploading game footage. I know that I certainly enjoy watching the Yogscast along with other youtubers who do “Let’s Play” shows.
Paradox Interactive have today released Hearts of Iron III: For The Motherland, the second expansion for their PC exclusive Grand Strategy epic Hearts of Iron III, with a recommended retail price of $19.99/€19.99/£14.99. Set between the years 1936 and 1948 Hearts of Iron III: For The Motherland lets you take charge, or delegate, at any level, from a single military division up to an entire nation across a wide variety of scenarios. Wage war on the battlefields of Europe, in the factories of the industrial superpowers, as well as at the negotiating table, in the deepest of all World War … Continue reading Hearts of Iron III: For the Motherland Released→
Wargaming.net is proud to announce their partnership with Interactive Gaming Software publisher (IGS) on the distribution of the highly popular free-to-play MMO game World of Tanks through commercial networks. The essential benefit of this partnership is the strong relationships with retailers across the United States gained by IGS. World of Tanks will be offering special boxed editions to their network. "We’re extremely proud to say that our headliner will finally appear in stores," said Wargaming.net CEO Victor Kislyi. "We are happy to partner with IGS and hope that their tremendous expertise in distributing retail production will help in bringing the … Continue reading World of Tanks Going To Retail Stores→
A terrifying myth comes alive in Germany but everyone’s favorite teen detective, Nancy Drew, is on the case in the latest mystery adventure game from award-winning developer Her Interactive. Many years ago a monster stalked the German forest surrounding Castle Finster. According to locals and storytellers, the monster disappeared when it claimed a victim. Now everyone is frightened by the sights and sounds of something large stumbling through the darkness. Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse launches today for PC and Mac and is immediately available in all major retail stores and at www.herinteractive.com. "Just like any engrossing mystery, The Captive … Continue reading Nancy Drew On The Case Again→
Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America continues the 30th anniversary of Galaga with the release of Galaga Legions DX for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points. Developed by the team behind last year’s award-winning hit, PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX, Galaga Legions DX drops players in the middle of the largest Galaga armada ever assembled and the most chaotic space war imaginable. Galaga Legions DX refines the classic space shooter gameplay loved by millions, turning it into the most action-packed entry in the series’ 30 … Continue reading Galaga Legions DX Comes To Xbox Live→
In what is likely to be hailed as one of the greatest legal victories for the game industry, the Supreme Court struck down the controversial California law that would have criminalized the sale of violent video games to minors. The 7 to 2 victory is a resounding win for the industry, which argued that the current voluntary ratings system created and maintained by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) was adequate protection, and in fact was more effective than the ratings in other industries, such as movies. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote for the majority opinion in the case. "As a … Continue reading In a 7-2 Decision, Supreme Court Strikes Down California Violent Video Game Law→
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