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Massive Assault Lands On Steam

Waraming.net, the strategy game specialist, today announces the launch of its legendary Massive Assault series on Steam, the leading online platform for PC games and digital entertainment with over 20 million PC users around the world. Massive Assault, Massive Assault: Phantom Renaissance and Massive Assault Network 2 are now available on Steam giving its users the unique chance to fight for global domination in one-of-a-kind sci-fi environment. Massive Assault series represent 3D wargames for PC based on original Secret Allies concept where two rival sides struggle for leadership and survival in the 22nd century hostile surroundings. Since the release of … Continue reading Massive Assault Lands On Steam

OneBigGame To Release Non-profit Videogame

OneBigGame, the non-profit publisher of videogames formed in 2007, is proud to introduce the first game to be published under its label. Chime, created pro bono by music game specialists Zoë Mode, is a unique block puzzle game fused with music creation elements and contributions from a number of famous musicians. Chime will be released this winter on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Chime introduces a creative twist on both music and block puzzle games. The game will task players with covering a number of different grids with irregular shapes, each connected to a sound effect from the different music tracks, to … Continue reading OneBigGame To Release Non-profit Videogame

Pro Evolution Soccer Ships

GOOOOOAL! Pro Evolution Soccer is back and better than ever! Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 has shipped to stores for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The latest iteration of the popular franchise scores with all new features, updates and improvements generated from fan feedback, making this the best PES game to date! The most realistic soccer game on the planet – Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 – lives up to its name by delivering dramatic improvements in the amount of licensed content as well … Continue reading Pro Evolution Soccer Ships

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron Deploys

LucasArts announced today that Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and Nintendo DS is now available at retailers. For the first time ever in the Star Wars Battlefront series, players will be able to fight on multi-level battlefronts both on the ground and in space. Players can start the fight on foot, commandeer a vehicle to battle on the ground or dogfight in space, and land their craft and fight on capital starships. The battles waged on each front are all directly affected by the player's actions, creating a combat experience where every shot fired and … Continue reading Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron Deploys

Audiokinetic And High Voltage Partner For Wwise

Audiokinetic Inc., the leading audio solution provider for the video game industry, announced today a long-term agreement with award-winning game development studio, High Voltage Software. As part of this agreement, High Voltage is granted an unlimited license of Wwise, Audiokinetic's renowned audio pipeline solution. Founded in 1993, High-Voltage's reputation is well established with over 75 shipped titles including The Conduit, Ben 10: Protector of the Universe, Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Snow Princess, and Hunter: The Reckoning. The studio is recognized by its peers for developing high-quality titles on all current platforms. High Voltage first licensed Wwise in 2007, … Continue reading Audiokinetic And High Voltage Partner For Wwise

BioWare Licenses Umbra Technology

Umbra Software Ltd., developers of highly-acclaimed Umbra occlusion culling technology, announced today that BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), has licensed Umbra´s visibility optimization technology for the award-winning sci-fi space epic Mass Effect franchise, the highly anticipated PC role-playing game Dragon Age: Origins and other future titles. Umbra is a highly robust, GPU based, visibility optimization solution that allows game developers to create highly dynamic game worlds without preprocessing. With Umbra game developers can increase their polygon budgets significantly and create highly complex game worlds which were previously impossible. "BioWare has proven their excellence with a multitude … Continue reading BioWare Licenses Umbra Technology

Fort Zombie Opens

Assemble your party from the survivors you can find. Equip them and send them out to find weapons, ammo and food, to help with the survival effort. Seek out military and emergency vehicles, the best sources for hardware and vital ammunition. Select from an assortment of handguns, shotguns, rifles and assault-weapons or pick-up an ever reliable fire-axe. Then shoot, swing and bash your way through an endless sea of undead. This Halloween, internationally recognized developers Kerberos Productions offer up a chance to kill zombies and time with the release of lite RPG/action title Fort Zombie. Communicated through a gap in … Continue reading Fort Zombie Opens

Seven Wonders Puzzle Game Ships

Avanquest Software Publishing, a leading consumer software and games publisher, has released 7 Wonders II, the addictive puzzle adventure game, on Nintendo DS today. Adding to Avanquest's portfolio of successful casual games, such as Mystery Stories and Jewel Quest Solitaire, 7 Wonders II offers Match 3 gameplay, one of the most popular game genres today that requires players to match or swap items into groups of 3 or more for fast and fun puzzle gaming. Casual gamers and fans of the original PC version can now experience the new look and feel of 7 Wonders II on the handheld format. … Continue reading Seven Wonders Puzzle Game Ships

2.5 Million Tekken 6 Games Sell From Launch

Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that TEKKEN 6, the latest installment to its revered top-selling video game franchise, has shipped more than 2.5 million units worldwide since it's Oct. 27 launch. Now available at retailers throughout North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, TEKKEN 6 brings the arcade experience home with unrivaled gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and a robust character roster. The biggest and best King of Iron First Tournament is here and players everywhere are ready to fight. With … Continue reading 2.5 Million Tekken 6 Games Sell From Launch

Silkroad Onliners Dressing Frightfully

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, has announced that haunted Halloween garb is now available for fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online. The dark and sinister Duke outfit, complete with top hat and cape, is a perfect choice for any warrior about to seek revenge on his enemy. The Countess gown combines elegance and appeal while still exuding the ferocity of a female warrior. These costumes aren't just for scaring friends, either! Players can speak with the blackSmith NPC in town to upgrade avatar gear by adding individual attributes. These upgrades can enhance the gear … Continue reading Silkroad Onliners Dressing Frightfully