Tomb Raider Pushed Back Till 2013

Darrell Gallagher, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics, posted the following note about the pending re-boot of the Tomb Raider franchise, essentially saying that the game was pushed back until 2013. It was originally due out this year, around the holidays. The exact post follows: When Crystal Dynamics first set out to reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, there were two goals that we were extremely passionate about. The first was to create a modern Tomb Raider game that would surprise and excite gamers. The second was to make this the best game of our careers, something we would be really … Continue reading Tomb Raider Pushed Back Till 2013

TopWare’s Enclave: Shadows of Twilight Nearing Release

TopWare Interactive announced today the upcoming release of "Enclave – Shadows of Twilight" for the Nintendos Wii on May 22nd 2012. In cooperation with development team Dojodoo Enterprise, TopWare will be bringing the franchise to consoles for the first time. "Enclave – Shadows of Twilight" masterfully weaves the features of the award winning 2003 PC release with the unique gameplay possibilities posed by the Nintendo Wii console. The result is a modernization of the fan favorite which elevates the fantasy RPG experience of the Enclave series to heights never before reached! Innovative adaptations to the classic gameplay elements provide an … Continue reading TopWare’s Enclave: Shadows of Twilight Nearing Release

Play N Trade Merges With Dimensions Games

Play N Trade, the world’s largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage, branding and innovative store layout. The full integration of both companies will take place over the next few months. "I could not be happier with the merger with Dimension Games," said Play N Trade President Sean Finnigan. "Dimension’s systems are both innovative and complementary to the current Play N Trade offering. This merger … Continue reading Play N Trade Merges With Dimensions Games

Assassin’s Creed III Incoming 31 October

Ubisoft has finally unveiled the new hero and setting for Assassin’s Creed III, which will hit stores on 31 October 2012. Dubbed as the most ambitious project for the series yet, gamers will be thrown into the late 18th century for a battle between the British Army and George Washington’s troops. Our hero is Ratohnhaké:ton, otherwise known as Connor. He is half Native American and half English and the latest Assassin to take on the Templars. The trailer doesn’t give much away, but Connor does use a dagger and a tomahawk, with a bow and arrow slung over his back. … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed III Incoming 31 October

The 2011 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees

The ballots have all been counted, and here are the five nominees in each category for the 2011 GiN Game of the Year Awards. Congratulations to everyone who’s game earned a spot on the ballot this year. Look around and you’ll find yourself in amazing company. For all our voters, don’t forget to cast your final ballot for the overall winner in each category. Last year we had more than 50,000 votes cast, so be sure you’re ballot is in there. Voting is, as always, free. Lots of people worked really hard to bring us these great games. Show them … Continue reading The 2011 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees

The Walking Dead Show To Become Game

Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator/writer of The Walking Dead, announced that the first episode of Playing Dead, a new online talk show discussing their upcoming game, The Walking Dead, is now live and available to view on the games’ official website, http://www.telltalegames.com/walkingdead, which also debuted today. Based on Robert Kirkman’s groundbreaking comic book series, The Walking Dead is an episodic Adventure Horror game series set during the same apocalyptic period witnessed by Sheriff Rick Grimes. Telling the story of a new group of survivors as they struggle to flee the horror of Atlanta and the surrounding … Continue reading The Walking Dead Show To Become Game

Namco Bandai Reports 10 Million Naruto Shippuden Sales

Champagne corks are popping today at NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. following the news that the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN video game franchises have shipped an incredible 10 million copies worldwide since the launch of the first game in 2003 (Japan/Asia 1.9 million units, North America 4.3 million units, Europe 3.8 million units). NAMCO BANDAI Games began releasing NARUTO videogames in March 2003 and has published a total of 15 titles to date across multiple platforms. Since 2003 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. has had the privilege to work very closely with a number of talented developers on the series including the … Continue reading Namco Bandai Reports 10 Million Naruto Shippuden Sales