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Friday, April 27, 2012
04/27/2012 - Walking Dead Video Game First Episode Available NowTelltale Games' The Walking Dead Releases to Critical Acclaim
Episode
One - A New Day has dawned on PlayStation®Network, PC and Mac. Coming Friday, April 27th to
the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
SAN
RAFAEL, Calif., April 26, 2012 - Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer
of The Walking Dead for Skybound Entertainment and Image Comics, announced today that the
first episode of the game series based on the critically acclaimed comic book series, The Walking Dead, is
now available for download. Players can purchase the PC and Mac versions from the Telltale Games Online Store, as well
as Steam and other digital distribution services. The first episode is also available for download now on PlayStation®Network
for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and will be available Friday, April 27th on Xbox LIVE® Arcade
for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
Early critical response to Telltale's
first episode of the series has been intensely positive from gaming critics across the web. In their review, IGN.com awarded
the episode an Editors' Choice award, saying, "'A New Day' is one of Telltale's
finest games," also stating, "…This is a deeply personal and emotional experience, and that's why
it feels so right as a part of this franchise." The review praised, "…The Walking Dead Episode
one has just about everything fans could want."
Other critics lauded the game, with Official
Xbox Magazine awarding the game an Editors' Choice with a score of 9 out
of 10, saying the episode was, "Slam-bang entertainment," adding that, "Everything
just feels right" with its "Striking art style and cinematic presentation."
Website Shacknews said, "The Walking Dead is more than just a great adaptation of a beloved
property—it is easily one of Telltale's best games."
Gaming site Polygon gave
the game an impressive 9 out of 10, stating, "With choices that matter and intensity to spare, Telltale Games
delivers one of its best efforts to date." Their accolades continued with, "…the first
episode of The Walking Dead held me in as I was thrown from one story-twisting, heart-stopping conflict to another, disaster
threatening if I looked away from the screen even for a moment." The reviewer also said that the episode
was, "…one of the most intense gaming experiences in my recent memory," and that, "So
many games have teased a truly "interactive" narrative, but I can think of none that have delivered this well."
The Walking Dead: Episode One – A New Day is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's
award-winning comic book series. Lee Everett, a man convicted of a crime of passion, has been given the chance for redemption
in a world devastated by the undead. Players will experience life changing events, meet new characters and familiar
ones from the original comic, and also visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes.
The Walking Dead offers a tailored game experience – player actions, choices and decisions
affect how the story plays out across the entire series.
Episode One – A New Day is the first
of five monthly episodes of The Walking Dead games series and will be available for 400
Microsoft®Points on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® on April 27th; it is available now for $4.99 per episode
on PlayStation®Network, and is available as the first part of a five episode season pass for $24.99 on PC and Mac from
the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets.
The Walking Dead: Episode One – A New Day is
rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on
the game, visit the official website, Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert
Kirkman and all of his titles, visit www.skybound.com.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Thursday, April 26, 2012
04/26/2012 - New Scarface Gane Comes to MobileSAY
HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND…ALL-NEW SCARFACE GAME OFFERS PLAYERS WEALTH, POWER AND A LIFE OF CRIME TORONTO – April
26, 2012 – Get ready to live the lavish life of kingpin Tony Montana! Mobile game publisher Fuse Powered today
announced, in conjunction with Hothead Games and Universal Partnerships & Licensing, that its latest mobile game, Scarface,
is now available on the iTunes App Store for free.
Based on the epic film that inspired a worldwide phenomenon,
Scarface is an action game that allows fans to relive the meteoric rise of cultural icon Tony Montana. Thirsty for
power and money, players can work their way to the top of Miami’s underworld by building their empire and expanding
their businesses Montana-style. In addition, users looking to increase their status can do so through in-game transactions.
“Who hasn’t watched the movie Scarface and thought about the fun of being Tony Montana (at least
for a little while)? Working with Hothead Games and Universal has allowed us to bring one of the most iconic characters and
storylines to life in the mobile space,” said Jon Walsh, CEO of Fuse Powered. “Old and new fans will be able to
immerse themselves in Scarface’s timeless story, living out Tony Montana’s American Dream.”
Considered one of the most influential gangster films ever made, Scarface’s gritty depiction of Tony
Montana’s lethal ambition has made it a cultural touchstone. Fans can now experience this cult classic in a brand new
way on mobile devices.
Features: - Integrates
authentic voices and images from one of the most iconic crime films
- More than 96 missions that take Tony from the streets to the top of a criminal empire
- Nearly 40 different businesses to help create an empire
- Six
different locations in Miami, including South Beach, Downtown and the Club District.
- Ability to customize Tony’s mansion
Scarface
is now available on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
For more information on Fuse Powered, visit: http://fusepowered.com/Submitted By: E. Thomas
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
04/25/2012 - Skullgirls Original Soundtrack Now AvailableSkullgirls Original Soundtrack Available Now
The Skullgirls Original Soundtrack features music
by distinguished game composer Michiru Yamane (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Suikoden III and IV),
and marks the first time a Japanese composer has anchored the soundtrack for a U.S.-developed game. Yamane is joined by Reverge
Labs’ audio director, award-winning game composer Vincent Diamante (Flower), as well as composers Blaine McGurty
(Retro Remix Review) and Brenton Kossak. The complete soundtrack features 28 tracks and is now available for download
on iTunes and CDBaby.com for $9.99, and will be available on many other digital music stores in the
coming days. Fans can visit http://skullgirls.com/media/music/ for a full list of all digital music stores where the soundtrack is available.
Skullgirls puts players in control of eight female warriors in an extraordinary “Dark Deco” world,
where they battle for control of a mysterious artifact known as the Skull Heart. Legend says it has the power to grant a woman’s
wish, but those judged impure will have their wish twisted and be transformed into the new Skullgirl! The Skullgirls
team is led by renowned fighting game champion Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont and artist Alex “o_8” Ahad, whose
work has been featured in many publications, including Lava Punch and Girls of Gaming.
Sign up
to receive Skullgirls news at http://www.skullgirls.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @Skullgirls on Twitter for game updates, exclusive artwork and more.
Skullgirls
is rated T for teen by the ESRB. Visit http://www.esrb.org for rating information.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
04/24/2012 - Happy Chef Arrives in iPadHappy Chef for iPad - Develop expert culinary skills!
Happy Chef is an addictive Time Management/Cooking game spread across 70 levels, set in 5 different restaurants,
with a huge variety of meals to cook, and interior upgrades to choose from. In the game, player will cook more than
100 different dishes, ranging from hot-dogs to sophisticated seafood meals.
“We are very excited to bring
Happy Chef to iPad. The game offers a new challenge for the Cooking genre fans on iPad. Player will be able to cook a huge
variety of meals, we even have a set of levels dedicated to making waffles, crepes and pancakes“, said Victoria Trofimova,
Director at Nordcurrent.
Game can be downloaded here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/happy-chef-hd/id505430082?mt=8Game video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SiIROxO77YFor more information about Happy Chef, or Nordcurrent's complete
lineup of products, visit http://www.nordcurrent.com/ or follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nordcurrent or Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/nordcurrentAbout Nordcurrent
Nordcurrent is an international
publisher and developer of videogames for smartphones, consoles, handhelds and PC. Established in 2002, Nordcurrent is best
known for its 101-in-1 Megamix series with millions units distributed worldwide. Nordcurrent games are available to players
around the world on AppStore®, Android Market, WiiWare™, DSiWare™ and PlayStation®Network as well as in
traditional retailer outlets.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Monday, April 23, 2012
04/23/2012 - Ninja Fishing Reaches Over 4 MillionNinja Fishing Gets Fatter for iPad with Over 4 Million Players
SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 23, 2012 -
Gamenauts today announced that their mega hit iOS game, Ninja Fishing, is now fit to set sail on all iOS devices!
After doubling its content—a new world and new fish—since launch, a universal update has since been made available
on the iTunes App Store and is free for a limited time!
Now, iPad wielders can see the
hefty ninja Otoro in full screen mode as he sails through the Tranquil Seas and shores of Dinosaur Island. There, Otoro will
encounter a colorful cast of 60 modern and prehistoric fish to make the best plate of sushi. Earn gold with every fish slashed
to purchase better hooks, more drill fuel, and a fancier boat, five in total including the Flaming Pumpkin Boat, Viking Ship
and even a Time Machine!
Draw your rods and swords once again and fill that ever-growing ninja appetite that has
already hit 4 million players worldwide! An even wider variety of sushi, more worlds, fish, and game modes are on the way
to Ninja Fishing with the upcoming Treasure Hunting and Shipwreck Cove update coming soon!
About Gamenauts
Gamenauts is an award winning
developer of Mobile, PC and Social Networks games, with a life-long mission to explore the vast, uncharted frontiers of interactive
fun. They struck gold with their hit game series Cate West and Burger Rush in the PC casual gaming space.
Partnering with Menara Games on the development of Ninja Fishing, Gamenauts invites players to join them on their
voyage through the galaxies of games on multiple platforms.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
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