Letters From Nowhere Is Going Somewhere
Letters From Nowhere 2 proves to be one of the best hidden object type games we’ve ever played, and sets the bar very high for any other titles to try and follow.
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Billy spends his Weekly Time Waster on the newly free-to-play Team Fortress 2 this week. Is it worth wasting your workday on? Hell, what ELSE are you going to do at work? WORK? That’s crazy talk, there.
CrowdStar Sets Up Fund For New Mobile Developers
One of the leading social gaming companies in the world, CrowdStar, is joining forces with consumer Internet and mobile computing incubator, YouWeb, to help spur the next generation of mobile social gaming innovation. CrowdStar successfully stormed the mobile space last month with its hit social game, "Top Girl." The iOS title rapidly shot to the no.1 spot in Apple’s App Store, acquiring over 1 million downloads in just 10 days and establishing itself as the top-grossing game in the App Store over "Zynga Poker" and "Angry Birds." On the heels of this success, CrowdStar is establishing StarFund and allocating up … Continue reading CrowdStar Sets Up Fund For New Mobile Developers
Two Worlds II: Velvet Game Of The Year Edition Due in Fall
TopWare Interactive is releasing the Two Worlds II: Velvet GOTY Edition this October 18th and they are doing so with glamorous class! The TWII: Velvet GOTY Edition not only comes bundled with the sought after expansion Pirates of the Flying Fortress, but is also uniquely designed in a limited collector’s box which is wrapped in black velvet (PC/Mac) or red velvet (console versions) and highlighted with metal corners made to look like antique brass. Moreover, there is a bold relief TWII logo of the same real metal at the top of the box. Along with the multi-lingual version of TWII, … Continue reading Two Worlds II: Velvet Game Of The Year Edition Due in Fall
MapleStory’s Age of Heroes Update Goes Live
A wave of pandemonium has hit Maple World as the Age of Heroes storms MapleStory. The Age of Heroes is the first in the Chaos series of summer content updates for the 2-D side-scrolling MMORPG from Nexon. Players will now be able to party up and explore the Gate to the Future and its surrounding ruins, which contain mutated versions of low level monsters that may be familiar to veteran fans. These mutants however are much more powerful than their counterparts and will prove to be quite the challenge. Additionally, players can explore the Knight Stronghold, which is filled with … Continue reading MapleStory’s Age of Heroes Update Goes Live
Tribal Trouble 2 Beta Testers Getting Early Access
GameSamba’s browser-based Viking MMORTS Tribal Trouble 2 isn’t set to begin its open beta until the end of July, but starting July 6 former GameSamba testers will be granted early access to the game. Not only will testers be given a headstart, but in the coming weeks keys will be given away through select partner sites, giving those who have followed the game a chance to also jump in early. "Unlike the typical RTS, Tribal Trouble 2 is a more casual and fast-paced, with a whimsical style aimed at a broader demographic," said Slava Zatuchny, the game’s producer. "While typical … Continue reading Tribal Trouble 2 Beta Testers Getting Early Access
AdventureQuest Worlds Adds Ads As Character Death Penalty
Artix Entertainment, a small, independent game development studio that creates hit F2P (Free-to-Play) download-free browser games played by over 130 million people, announced today that players of the popular AdventureQuest Worlds MMORPG are being punished for dying in-game by being forced to see an advertisement for nine seconds before being allowed to return to life. Previously, AdventureQuest Worlds players who died in-game would be faced with a grayed out screen showing their character on the ground and a nine second countdown before they could return back to life. With this new change, when a player dies, Death makes a personal … Continue reading AdventureQuest Worlds Adds Ads As Character Death Penalty
Age of Conan Now Free To Play
"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
Nancy Drew On The Case Again
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
Orange And Blue Make Awesome
It’s been a long wait, but the little series that started out as a throwaway demo comes into its own. With great multiplayer and a thrilling single player campaign, Portal 2 is your doorway to adventure.