Magica Online PvP Goes Live

The mages of Paradox Interactive are proud to announce that the PvP mode is live, free, and available online. If you are the unfortunate owner of a conscience that prevents you from retaliating against your friends when they "accidentally" explode your head, your chance to seek sweet revenge in one of Magicka’s sanctioned arenas is finally here! Nothing feels better than taking matters into your own hands, right? Plus, we’ll be on the sidelines cheering! Cheering for hysterical demises, that is. Players will be able to wreak havoc in the Havindir Arena and Training Ground maps, and a new Reservoir … Continue reading Magica Online PvP Goes Live

Rose Online Announces Lucky Spin

ROSE Online (www.roseonlinegame.com), with its addictive game play and cute characters, has entertained players worldwide for years. Today ROSE Online is launching their newest in-game feature the Lucky Spin – allowing gamers to spin for a multitude of items and costumes. Accessed through the Item Mall window, ROSE players can buy spins to try and complete brand new looks! Not only are they fashionable, but each additional item users obtain from a set, gives extra costume stat bonuses to help players on their journey. If one does not like the prize or wants to complete a different set, they can … Continue reading Rose Online Announces Lucky Spin

Dungeon Siege III Ships

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced today that its highly anticipated action-RPG, Dungeon Siege III, is now available. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Dungeon Siege III presents the next exciting chapter in the classic role-playing franchise, which, for the first time, is available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. For players who enjoy dungeon-crawling and loot-hoarding on their home computers, Dungeon Siege III is also available for Windows PC via Steam. In Dungeon Siege III, players assume the role of … Continue reading Dungeon Siege III Ships

F.E.A.R. 3 Launches

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces the launch of F.E.A.R. 3, a paranormal horror first person shooter continuing the F.E.A.R. heritage of frenetic combat, compelling narrative and tension-filled gameplay while evolving the franchise with unique divergent co-op. The chill-inducing game is now available in North America for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. "F.E.A.R. 3 provides all the hallmark thrills the series is known for delivering along with new blood-pumping multiplayer modes," said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "The game is … Continue reading F.E.A.R. 3 Launches

GameSalad Offers Game Companies HTML5 Publishing Capabilities

GameSalad Inc., which empowers aspiring and established game designers to easily develop sophisticated web and mobile games, today announced the ability to publish games using HTML5, widely regarded as the next standard language for delivering content on the web. With HTML5, the more than 1 billion people using web browsers today can now enjoy GameSalad games. "By supporting HTML5, the next language of the web, GameSalad opens up a world of possibilities for aspiring and established game designers," said Steve Felter, CEO of GameSalad. "We’re giving people the ability to play and share GameSalad games within a web browser – … Continue reading GameSalad Offers Game Companies HTML5 Publishing Capabilities

Industry Veteran Ulf Waschbusch To Lead Mobile Development At MindJolt

Leading social, mobile, web games company MindJolt today announced mobile veteran Ulf Waschbusch will lead internal social mobile game development under the SGN studio. An expert in the mobile space, Ulf has held senior mobile product roles for Google, MySpace and T-Mobile, most recently serving as Chief Product Officer at Garena, one of the largest gaming community platforms with more than 60 million registered users. Ulf has won several awards including the IBM Leonardo Da Vinci Award, which named him the Best Programmer of Germany beating out more than 7500 entrants. Ulf received his MBA in Stanford in 2006, and … Continue reading Industry Veteran Ulf Waschbusch To Lead Mobile Development At MindJolt

TopWare Unveils Adult-Themed Pirate Game

Experience a taste of Raven’s Cry now at www.ravenscry-game.com to watch the mature rated teaser trailer and a look into the backstory of Christopher Raven himself. TopWare Interactive and Octane Games will be releasing a game that finally doesn’t paint pirates as the funny and playful ones we have to come to accept in pop-culture, but rather the ruthless and blood thirsty portrayal of historical relevance. With the announcement of the release of TopWare’s next big title, Raven’s Cry, even real pirate fans will be shaking in their buckled boots. This 17th century Caribbean adventure will not be starring a … Continue reading TopWare Unveils Adult-Themed Pirate Game

Vampire: The Masquerade Special Edition For Sale

White Wolf is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Vampire: The Masquerade with an extremely special edition of the role-playing game’s rulebook — Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Edition. The special edition is a limited run and will ONLY be made available to pre-order before July 8, 2011 at 5pm EST for $99.99. The Vampire: The Masquerade – 20th Anniversary Edition release coincides with The Grand Masquerade 2011, a gala fan convention that blends together glamour and style with the historic intimacy of the world’s most iconic vampire epicenter, New Orleans French Quarter, September 15-18. Events will include elaborate live … Continue reading Vampire: The Masquerade Special Edition For Sale