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Guns By Remington Coming To Wii

Mastiff, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment and Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced today that they will be teaming up to bring Remington's legendary firearms to Wii. Mastiff established itself as a publisher of quality outdoor action titles with Deer Drive, its popular deer-hunting title for Wii, and the upcoming Shimano Xtreme Fishing, also for Wii. Mastiff's outdoor sports videogames emphasize playability and fun, offer multiplayer action and always stay true to the spirit of their sport. The result is engaging, easy to play but hard to master games perfect for playing alone or sharing with friends, be they gamers, … Continue reading Guns By Remington Coming To Wii

Left 4 Dead 2 Pre-Order Begins

Valve, creator of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced pre-order details for its upcoming action thriller, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2). Starting now, those who pre-order L4D2 from participating retailers (PC, Xbox 360) or via Steam (PC) will receive early access to the Left 4 Dead 2 demo (currently targeted for October 27) plus an exclusive in-game item – the American baseball bat, one of the 10 new melee weapons included in the game. In addition, Steam and participating retailers are offering a 10% savings to those who … Continue reading Left 4 Dead 2 Pre-Order Begins

End Of World 2012 Game In Development

Today World Domination Industries, Inc. ("WDI") announced the development of the video game titled 2012 Invasion. Based on the popular Mayan calendar mythos prophesying the end of the world, 2012 Invasion is set to launch in late 2010 on consoles and the PC. 2012 Invasion is the first in a series of games to be developed by WDI in which the human race faces the greatest threat to its existence at the hands of a returning alien race first encountered by the Mayans in 644 AD. 2012 Invasion is designed as an immersive game experience playing out over large, expansive … Continue reading End Of World 2012 Game In Development

Kristen Bell Returns For Assassin's Creed II

Today Ubisoft announced that Hollywood actress Kristen Bell will reprise her role of Lucy Stillman for Ubisoft's critically acclaimed video game, Assassin's Creed® II. Bell's character will once again play a major role in the game's intricate storyline. In 2007, Bell won "Hottest Newcomer" at the Spike Video Game Awards for her role in the first Assassin's Creed. "Kristen Bell is a talented actress that brought the depth and emotion necessary for the mysterious role of Lucy for the first Assassin's Creed video game. She breathed life into her character in a way that deepened the gaming experience," said Patrice … Continue reading Kristen Bell Returns For Assassin's Creed II

NetModerator Added To Free Realms

Crisp Thinking today announced that Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), taking a major step to help secure the online safety of children in its hit game Free Realms, has installed Crisp Thinking's online threat protection software, NetModerator. The product identifies and blocks predators and other threats in online games in real time as well as providing an unprecedented level of analysis of veiled online communications which might be a well-disguised wrong-doer or an escalating situation of bullying. "We take our responsibility to ensure child safety in our products very seriously and that makes it a priority in Free Realms especially. … Continue reading NetModerator Added To Free Realms

Mile Of Cry Gets Website

Michael Weber, CEO and project manager of Fearless company, based in Wroclaw (Poland), announced that Mile of Cry's – point and click adventure game in psychological horror mood has a completely new website. On the website users can find screenshots, teasers, and a game description. And there is a forum too. The game's story focuses on Adam, a 36-year-old man suffering from a specific variety of amnesia, and living on the outskirts of the small town, which lies in a hermetic environment and keeps many gruesome secrets from the past. The nucleus of the story is Adam's dream which prior … Continue reading Mile Of Cry Gets Website

Evolution Vault Announces New Game

Evolution Vault, developer of the 'quick and engaging' space RTS Galactic Dream: Rage of War (www.rageofwar.net) and the epic browser-based game EV Online (www.supremestrategy.com), announced today plans to release a new browser game. Prepare yourself to enroll in a journey to the stars and beyond, while fighting not only for your own sake, but also for the very lives of your people. Asgard Heroes will feature a world with thousands of Altarians fighting for survival. One begins the game acting as a Commander of an abandoned colony on the surface of a deserted planet, and struggles to rebuild and reach … Continue reading Evolution Vault Announces New Game

Strange Adventures In Infinite Space Now Free

Yep, the rumors are true. Now you can get Strange Adventures in Infinite Space for PC, Mac OS X or Mac OS 9 absolutely free with no monkey business or strings attached. Just click and download and you'll be exploring Sector Prime and the Purple Void nebula in seconds. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Our_Games/Free_Games.html Those of you who listen to the weekly GiN Podcast probably hear the funky music we use to begin the show and end it. That comes from the SAIS game. We would highly recommend the game to anyone, especially now that it's free! Learn more about Strange Adventures here: http://www.digital-eel.com/sais/ … Continue reading Strange Adventures In Infinite Space Now Free

Left 4 Dead Crash Course Ready

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced that Crash Course — the second downloadable content (DLC) update for its zombie thriller, Left 4 Dead (L4D) — is available now for Xbox 360 and PC. To celebrate, Left 4 Dead (PC) is available via Steam for 50% off its regular its regular price thru Oct 1. Entitled "Crash Course," the latest DLC delivers new single-player, multiplayer and co-operative gameplay to both platforms. Targeted for release in September, "Crash Course" bridges the gap between the … Continue reading Left 4 Dead Crash Course Ready

LOTRO's Siege Of Mirkwood Begins December 1st

Turbine, Inc. announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood, the new digital expansion to the 2008 MMO of the Year will launch on December 1st in North America. Turbine also unveiled The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) Adventurer's Pack which contains what every player needs to survive in the chaos of Mirkwood! Siege of Mirkwood and the LOTRO Adventurer's Pack are scheduled to launch on December 1, 2009. SIEGE OF MIRKWOOD PRE-LAUNCH OFFERS Starting today, players can take can take advantage of several special pre-launch offers to celebrate the release of the second expansion … Continue reading LOTRO's Siege Of Mirkwood Begins December 1st