Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is pleased to announce that Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, which launched to great acclaim and record-setting sales in October 2011, was the #1 best-selling console and handheld video game title between January and April 30, 2012 worldwide based on revenue inclusive of toys and accessories, according to The NPD Group, GfK, Charttrack and Activision internal estimates. ‘This achievement is incredibly gratifying, and quite an honor for everyone at Activision and our team at Toys for Bob,’ said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. ‘It was a simple idea … Continue reading Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Was Top Selling Console Game→
Emily the Strange continues her journey by delving into the exciting world of skateboarding; explore 36 levels located in the picturesque cities of Paris, Moscow, London and New York. Try out some crazy moves on your skateboard, play air guitar, perform a handstand or the famous ‘Ollie Airwalk’! Who is Emily the Strange? Emily the Strange is the 13 year old full of wit and fire with a posse of slightly sinister black cats. Famous for her barbed commentary and independent spirit, this diminutive black, white and red character has spawned an internet and merchandising phenomenon. Starting as a young … Continue reading Emily The Strange Goes Skateboarding→
Matrix Games and Slitherine, along with Western Civilization Software (www.west-civ.com) and Uwe Eickert (www.academy-games.com), the release of the tactical turn-based World War II game Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear!, which has had its roots in the award-winning current boardgame series. No effort has been spared to bring the outstandingConflict of Heroes gameplay to the PC, Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! aims to capture the tactical wargamer’s heart! Visit its official product page on either the Matrix Games or Slitherine page! The year is 1941. Germany has defeated Poland, Denmark, Norway, and France with ease. In the morning hours … Continue reading Conflict of Heroes: Awakening The Bear Deploys→
Wargaming.net, the award-winning game publisher and developer, today announced their participation in the 2012 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center June 5th through June 7th. After last year’s massive success of World of Tanks, including awards from outlets such as MMORPG and Massively, the company plans to expand on last year’s presence with larger gaming spaces dedicated to its hugely successful game World of Tanks, as well as its highly anticipated upcoming title World of Warplanes. Located at Booth 601 in the South Hall and occupying 10,000 square feet, the enormous Wargaming.net booth will feature 21 … Continue reading E3 Expo: World Of Tanks Invading E3→
Firefly Studios today announced that Stronghold Kingdoms has remained the second most popular free-to-play game on Steam since the title launched on the service three months ago. Stronghold Kingdoms has made a name for itself on Steam since the game become available on the service on 28 February 2012. Claiming the number two spot in Steam’s free-to-play section ahead of titles like APB Reloaded and DC Universe Online, Kingdoms has remained the second most popular free-to-play game on Steam for three months. Instantly popular with Steam users, Kingdoms managed to hold off newcomers such as Super Monday Night Combat and … Continue reading Stronghold Kingdoms Named Second Most Popular On Steam→
In this week’s Time Waster Billy finds himself frustrated. Apparently the Zombies in Deadly 30 schooled his time wasting butt. Is that a shock? Not if you’ve seen him around the office! Read it in the Weekly Time Waster!
Desert Operation, the free to play warfare MMO, wants to share insider info for their most loyal soldiers! A new Desert Operation Server is going to be rolled out on June 1st. This isn’t just your normal server, it is something different and exciting! Called the ‘Blitzkrieg’ Desert Operation server, it will be more challenging than any other. Every 90 days the Desert Operations server will be reset, to keep the game fresh and exciting. The overall aspect of the game itself will change, making it more exciting, bigger- with faster game play like never before. Specifically the new server … Continue reading Desert Operation Announces Unique New Server→
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, the multi-million selling interactive trivia franchise, has just launched on Facebook. This new design is the first in its category to fully leverage the connected nature and immediacy of social and mobile gaming platforms. ‘One of the things people really love about YOU DON’T KNOW JACK on PC and consoles is the fun of competing directly against their friends and family members sitting together in the living room. So our challenge was bringing that experience to the connected but asynchronous nature of the social and mobile gaming environments. A kind of ‘party-play’ atmosphere for people playing … Continue reading You Don’t Know Jack Game Heads To Facebook→
IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, is pleased to announce today’s premiere of "ATTACK OF THE SAINTS," a new HITMAN: ABSOLUTION trailer to promote Agent 47’s extensive appearance at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. A run-down motel room allows Agent 47 the time to treat his wounds. Meanwhile, his former employer, the ICA, send a deadly specialized wetworks team after him: "The Saints." The ICA wants 47 dead, but that’s easier said than done… The CGI specialists at Visual Works, under the direction and design of IO Interactive, have created a stunning piece of digital art. … Continue reading Agent 47 Versus Nuns With Guns E3 Movie→
Men of War: Condemned Heroes focuses on the penal armies raised by Russia during World War II. While a fascinating concept, the game doesn’t really develop.
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