Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced that together Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Giants have generated more than $1 billion in retail sales worldwide, inclusive of toys and accessories — and the franchise reached this milestone in just 15 months. In 2012, the combined sales of Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure toys out-sold the top action figure lines in the U.S. and Europe, including Beyblades, Star Wars and Transformers. Additionally, through January 2013, more than 100 million Skylanders toys have been sold at retail. "The Skylanders franchise became the first kids’ … Continue reading Skylanders Series Hits One Billion In Retail Sales→
With its release one short week away, armchair strategists and desktop generals can get a jump on their planning by pre-ordering "March of the Eagles", the latest historical strategy game from Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Interactive, makers of last year’s hit game Crusader Kings II. Available February 18 on major digital distribution channels for $19.99, "March of the Eagle"s serves as a perfect introduction to Paradox’s celebrated grand strategy games with a laser focus on a single decade of play and one major focus of attention ‘ warfare! When placing a pre-order, future conquerors of Europe will receive a … Continue reading March of the Eagles Ready For Pre-Order→
You’ve heard of Dance Dance Revolution, but Flash Flash Revolution? This week we’ve got DDR for your fingers in this rapid tapping computer game that mimics one of the most well known game titles of all time.
Gamigo Inc. has acquired substantial assets from the San Francisco based publisher, Outspark. The license of the successful online game, Fiesta Online, for the USA, Canada, and Mexico is to become a part of gamigo’s extensive online games portfolio. Gamigo Inc. is a 100% subsidiary of the fast growing gamigo AG, one of the leading European publishers of online games in the Free-to-Play market. Fiesta Online is already operated and marketed by gamigo in Europe (including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain). The acquisition of the North American license for Fiesta Online with over 1.2 million registered players means a substantial … Continue reading Gamigo Saves Fiesta Online From Defunct Outspark→
Rapid industrialization and new technologies have made it possible for your growing power to push into lands once considered uninhabitable for ‘civilized’ men. The riches of Africa beckon you, as you explore new territories and exploit the wealth and people within. But a growing empire will eventually bump into another power with the same ambitions, and a savvy smaller state will know how to exploit the conquerors’ greed and pride. Welcome to "Heart of Darkness", the second expansion for Paradox Development Studios’ "Victoria II", a detailed political/economic simulation of the Victorian Age, an era of rapid transformation of technology, politics … Continue reading Heart Of Darkness Expansion For Victoria II Announced→
Guns of Icarus Online throws players into a steampunk-like world where combat is done from the decks of rickety zeppelins, and life or death depends largely on your honorable teammates.
The Skyrim Dragonborn DLC is now available to PC users. The English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish versions can be downloaded from Steam for $19.99. With this official add-on for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, journey off the coast of Morrowind, to the island of Solstheim. Encounter new towns, dungeons, and quests, as you traverse the ash wastes and glacial valleys of this new land. Become more powerful with shouts that bend the will of your enemies and even tame dragons. Your fate, and the fate of Solstheim, hangs in the balance as you face off against your deadliest adversary … Continue reading Skyrim’s Dragonborn DLC Flies To Steam→
Dark Arcana: The Carnival takes players from a colorful fun-for-all-ages festival to a creepy shadow dimension lurking just behind the scenes as we wander through this gripping puzzle adventure.
Spicy Horse Games, makers of "Alice: Madness Returns," "BigHead BASH," and "American McGee’s Grimm" announced today that "Akaneiro: Demon Hunters" reached its funding goal on Kickstarter over the weekend. The $204,680 pledged means that the Spicy Horse team can speed development time and devote more resources to features like co-op gameplay, crafting, Linux support, and the much-anticipated iOS and Android versions of the action RPG. "We spent most of the weekend on the Akaneiro launch and helping push the Kickstarter over the finish line, so we haven’t had a chance to work out an exact roadmap yet, that’s something we’ll … Continue reading Spicy Horse’s Akaneiro: Demon Hunters Gets Funded→
Those Bad Piggies are at it again as ValuSoft Cosmi, the 30-year value-priced consumer software pioneer and Rovio, an entertainment media company, and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise, today announced that Bad Piggies has shipped for PC and is now available at major retailers nationwide. Winner of IGN’s ‘Best Mobile Game of 2012,’ Bad Piggies is a puzzle game that challenges players to create the ultimate flying, driving and crawling machine that will steer them safely to their destination. ‘Bad Piggies marks our fifth collaboration with Rovio,’ said Steve Graham, COO of ValuSoft Cosmi. ‘The formula … Continue reading Bad Piggies Rooting Out PC Gamers→
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