In celebration of its six years of service in North America, Nexon’s hit side-scrolling action MMO MapleStory has rolled out a series of anniversary-themed in-game events and prizes that will take place throughout the month of May. For the past six years, players have consistently enjoyed massive content additions, including new character classes, job roles, challenging zones and sinister boss mobs. MapleStory recently surpassed the eight million player mark in North America, adding to the more than 95 million players worldwide that are currently registered. Maple World saw some of its most drastic changes in the past year with the … Continue reading MapleStory Celebrates Six Years→
Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Black Hand Studios are thrilled to announce that Panzer Command: Ostfront is now available! Now gamers can take command of the mighty German and Soviet tanks of the Eastern front via an ultra-realistic game engine rendered in a beautiful, 3D world. To mark the release, be sure to check out this new batch of screenshots! Panzer Command: Ostfront will replace both Panzer Command: Winterstorm and Panzer Command: Kharkov and will include all the content from the previous two releases as well as new content. The game is available for $34.99 Download / $44.99 Physical with the … Continue reading Panzer Command: Ostfront Available→
IO Interactive A/S, part of Square Enix Europe, is pleased to announce HITMAN ABSOLUTION, a new game for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. HITMAN ABSOLUTION follows Agent 47, a cold-blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he once trusted – and now hunted by the police – he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world. "For the first time we are taking Agent 47 … Continue reading The Hitman Is Coming Back→
Prepare to experience the thrilling Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in LEGO video game form for the first time. Today, Captain Jack Sparrow and his band of pirates set sail for their greatest adventures in LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game, now available for the Wii console, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Sony PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, Windows-based PC/Mac Hybrid and the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, including the Nintendo 3DS™. Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by the renowned team at TT Games, LEGO Pirates of the … Continue reading LEGO Pirates of The Caribbean Ships→
Castaway 2 tries to take on the RPG genre in a flash based game, and strangely enough it works out great! And this doesn’t have anything to do with Tom Hanks.
Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) revealed today that seasoned rugby commentators Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall would join forces to voice upcoming video game Rugby Challenge, in development for the PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and PC, by Wellington-based games developer Sidhe. "In developing Rugby Challenge, we have reached out to many experts who have lent their experience and talents to the game", said David Robles, Business Development Manager for HES. "Having dynamic commentary voiced by well known professionals like Grant and Justin ensures an authentic and engaging gaming experience". "The attention to detail in the commentary has been … Continue reading Rugby game gets a voice!→
Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that its acclaimed first-person shooter, BrinkTM, is now available in retail stores across North America, and will go on sale in Europe on May 13. Developed at Splash Damage, the game is available for the Xbox 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows. "We’re excited to be getting Brink into the hands of gamers," said Pete Hines, VP of PR and Marketing at Bethesda Softworks. "It’s clear from the response from fans who have had a chance to play the game over the … Continue reading Bethesda Softworks Ships Brink→
Lego Star Wars III goes back to the well of cute and fun Lego-based games, and once again comes out a winner. This fixes the minor problems of the past, and improves everything else.
Viva Media presents The Rockin’ Dead, a ground breaking adventure in 3D, set for release on May 31st. Jamming from the crypt, it’s the very best the afterlife has to offer in Rock’n Roll! Meet the Deadly Lullabyes! Alyssa, Cassandra, and Sahara are a group of metal-babe rockers who are ready, for just about anything. They’ve loaded up their van and hit the road after receiving an anonymous invitation to perform at a far off castle. But, a hell-bent force is out to stop them from ever getting there. Immerse yourself in a challenging adventure that will lead ever deeper … Continue reading Viva To Rock The Dead In 3D On May 31st→
Artix Entertainment, the indie game development studio that delivers download-free browser-based RPGs to 130 million users, released HeroSmash into its Beta phase last week. The Beta release is open to all players. Just one week into the release, there are already over half a million registered Beta testers. HeroSmash is a new MMORPG where Super Villains and Heroes battle against each other for control of strategic locations and items within Super City. Players can choose to become evil Super Villains or good Heroes and fight to ensure their side’s victory. "Now that HeroSmash is in its Beta phase, everyone can … Continue reading HeroSmash MMO Gets 500,000 Beta Testers→
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