Today, French video game developer Novaquark finalizes an additional $11.2M fundraising deal, led by Andurance Ventures and Azom Partners. This nearly doubles the company’s previous total funding as of August 2018 ($11.4M), for a total of $22.6M which includes Novaquark’s noteworthy crowdfunding revenue as the 3rd largest video game Kickstarter worldwide in 2016. This new round of funding aims to support the development of Novaquark’s ambitious and anticipated massively multiplayer online game, Dual Universe, which seeks to revolutionize online entertainment. In contrast to the prevailing industry stance, Novaquark empowers players to create the content and the stories that populate Dual … Continue reading Dual Universe Game Developer Claims $22 Million in Funding→
1946. A year ago Hitler, defeated, initiated “Plan Z.” Now Europe lies in ruins. A brave band of heroes managed to cast the zombie army and the demon Führer back to hell. But little do they know… HITLER’S HORDES ARE BACK FOR MORE! From the creators of Zombie Army Trilogy and Sniper Elite 4 comes ZOMBIE ARMY 4: DEAD WAR, rising early 2020 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Epic Games Store for PC. Developers: Rebellion Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Events: E3 Expo 2019
Epic Games announced 12 new titles that are coming to the Epic Games store. PC Exclusive titles include Dragonest’s standalone original Auto Chess, Torn Banner Studio’s medieval first-person battler Chivalry 2, the long-awaited Shenmue 3 from Ys Net, the slapstick-stealth-sandbox waterfowl adventure, Untitled Goose Game from House House, and Rebellion’s Zombie Army 4: Dead War, and more. Additionally, Epic Games has announced it’s extending its popular “free game every week” program throughout 2019. Players should check back every week for new offers to start building up an incredible library of must-play PC games. Raw Fury’s Kingdom New Lands is still … Continue reading E3 2019: Epic Games Store Announces a Dozen New Titles→
Frontier Developments, a leading developer and publisher of videogames based in Cambridge, is pleased to announce a publishing partnership with experienced developer Haemimont Games. As referenced in the Company’s 2018 annual results, external partnerships (including third party publishing agreements where Frontier brings other developers’ games to market) are expected to form an important element within the Company’s plans as it continues to grow its portfolio. The Agreement marks the first publishing partnership under Frontier’s new Frontier Publishing initiative. Haemimont Games (“Haemimont”), founded in 1997 in Bulgaria, boasts a passionate team of over 60 highly skilled people and a wealth of … Continue reading Frontier Announce Publishing Partnership with Haemimont Games→
Conan Chop Chop was announced on April 1st as an April Fools Day joke. But the fan reaction was very strong, so Funcom is making it into a real game. The game was perceived to be an April Fools’ Day joke, but today we set the record straight: The roguelike hack and slash game Conan Chop Chop is very real indeed. So real that it’s going to release on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on September 3rd 2019! “Keeping this a secret has been a hardship,” admits Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “The feedback we got from fans … Continue reading E3 2019: Conan Chop Chop Joke Being Made into Real Game→
Winner of over 800 awards, including 250 Game of the Year awards, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an RPG set in a fantastic open world full of adventure, danger, and mystery. As professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia, gamers must set out to find the Child of Prophecy— a powerful entity that may send the world spiraling toward destruction. Along the way, the witcher will find himself facing not only mighty foes, but also difficult choices, the consequences of which will ripple throughout the game’s epic narrative. Set to launch this year both digitally and in retail, The Witcher … Continue reading E3 2019: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Coming to Nintendo Switch→
Independent UK studio Rebellion have released a new video for SNIPER ELITE VR, revealing first details about the upcoming standalone shooter. Developed in partnership with Just Add Water, Sniper Elite VR takes you to the incredible setting of World War 2 Italy. It’s set prior the events of Sniper Elite 4, featuring a brand new story by Tony Schumacher, author of the acclaimed John Rossett novels. In Sniper Elite VR you’re fighting for the Italian resistance to rid Sicily of the Nazi U-boat menace. You’ll take on missions in an array of stunning new Italian maps. You’ll be able to … Continue reading E3 2019: Sniper Elite Getting Virtual Reality Mode→
Following the EVIL GENIUS 2: WORLD DOMINATION debut trailer, the Rebellion henchmen have been up to further no-goodery! They’ve released a special developer commentary video, with the wicked aim of revealing the delicious secrets lurking within the E3 reveal trailer. The 13-minute video features Ash Tregay (Producer), Richard Edwards (Lead Designer) and Ian Pestridge (Art Lead). Like a supervillain giving their delightfully evil monologue, the commentary video goes into lots of detail about what to expect from the lair-building sequel. More Evil Genius 2 intel will be declassified at E3 2019, where Rebellion are showing the game to press for … Continue reading E3 2019: Rebellion Shares Evil Genius 2 Secrets→
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the return of the Contra franchise to console and PC with CONTRA: ROGUE CORPS. On September 24th, players will experience the series that inspired countless shooting games since its 1987 debut. Adding to the surprise of CONTRA: ROGUE CORPS’ development and upcoming launch, KONAMI is also pleased to announce the Contra Anniversary Collection, containing 10 classic games in the storied Contra franchise, is now available for purchase on all digital game stores. CONTRA: ROGUE CORPS is a twin stick, third-person action game drawing upon its roots in fast and focused combat developed for the … Continue reading E3 2019: Contra: Rogue Corps Returning to Consoles→
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the TurboGrafx-16 mini, a compact version of the classic 1980s console. The console will feature a range of classic retro games with part of the line-up announced today at the 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. Now even smaller compared to the original, the console will fit in the palm of your hand and feature a full-sized controller. The announced catalogue of titles pre-loaded on the TurboGrafx-16 mini include: • R-TYPE • NEW ADVENTURE ISLAND • NINJA SPIRIT • Ys BOOK I & II • DUNGEON EXPLORER • ALIEN CRUSH • With … Continue reading E3 2019: Konami Announces TurboGrafx-16 Mini-Console→
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