Nordic Games Acquires JoWooD And The Adventure Company

Nordic Games GmbH, part of the Nordic Games Holding AB group announces the acquisition of the JoWooD and The Adventure Company brands, products and selected subsidiaries. JoWooD and The Adventure Company will become publishing labels within Nordic Games GmbH, with the plan to re-launch the huge back catalogue of games and invest in developing the wholly owned IP’s and franchises, including SpellForce, Painkiller, ArcaniA, The Guild, Panzer Elite, Legend of Kay, The Nations, Safecracker, and Neighbours From Hell, amongst others. Nordic Games GmbH has recently opened its new office in Vienna, Austria. The team members have been carefully selected for … Continue reading Nordic Games Acquires JoWooD And The Adventure Company

Gamescom: Assassin’s Creed Revelations Gameplay Trailer

Ubisoft has released a new gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed Revelations and Ezio’s getting stabby with it. It’s slick with an amazing soundtrack (Ubisoft discovers dubstep)and as we’ve come to expect from the AC trailers, it leaves us wanting more. Assassin’s Creed Revelations hits shops on 15 November 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=6kmulGwfHrc Looking forward to this one and I hope we get to do mid-air combat as shown in the trailer. Publishers: Ubisoft Developers: Ubisoft Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Events: Gamescom 2011

Smart And Sexy Poker

The Video Strip Poker Supreme game is probably the most successful title of its type ever produced. And the new opponents pack 10 does not disappoint, with smart Russian beauties heating things up.

Muse Games Announces Guns of Icarus Online

Muse Games (http://www.gunsoficarus.com) is pleased to announce their upcoming MMO, Guns of Icarus Online. Guns of Icarus Online is a multiplayer airship combat game where you will attempt to survive and thrive in the post apocalyptic wasteland, moving from town to town, trading and collecting resources, outfitting your ship, and battling deadly pirates. Visit the Publishers: Muse Games Platforms: Mac, PC

Sean Kauppinen Is New PlayFast CEO

PlayFast, the technology company leading the transition to digital distribution for games, today announced that Sean Kauppinen has joined the company in the role of CEO. Kauppinen is a 16 year veteran of the games industry and has been involved in the North American and European launches of some of the largest online games to date. He is also the founder and CEO of IDEA, the International Digital Entertainment Agency, where he will continue to serve as the main consultant to the agency’s elite clientele. "My role with PlayFast has steadily grown since March of this year where I built … Continue reading Sean Kauppinen Is New PlayFast CEO

Avadon: The Black Fortress Coming To Steam

On August 17, 2011, Spiderweb Software (http://www.spiderwebsoftware.com) will bring Avadon: The Black Fortress to Steam at a new low price of 9.99! We celebrate our first partnership with the Steam platform and hope to bring as many newcomers to Spiderweb’s 16th full length RPG as possible. As an additional incentive the game will have a 10% discount during the and launch week! Five great nations have banded together to form The Pact. The Pact is defended by Avadon, a secretive sect of spies and assassins. Its agents are everywhere, and its word is law. You have been recruited as a … Continue reading Avadon: The Black Fortress Coming To Steam

Valve Announces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). Targeted for release via Playstation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and Steam (for PC and Mac) in early 2012, CS: GO will expand upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched exactly 12 years ago (CS beta 1, August 1999). CS: GO features new maps, characters, and weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust, etc.). In addition, CS: GO will introduce … Continue reading Valve Announces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive