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Friday, July 27, 2012

07/27/2012 - Epic Raiders Free on App Store
Tag Team Players in GAMEVIL’s New Game Epic Raiders

LOS ANGELES, CA- JULY 26, 2012- Leading mobile games publisher and developer announced the release of their newest game, Epic Raiders to App Store today.  Epic Raiders combines GAMEVIL’s know-how of creating polished RPGs and their dedication to provide games as a service, to introduce a party play RPG that will keep users entertained for hours.

In a quest to rescue their princess, the knights and warriors of Epic Raiders unite together in this party play RPG. In Epic Raiders, players select up to four characters, that possess different skill sets, in battle and assign them to various enemies upon each wave of attack. Once a stage is cleared, players are able to unlock the next level of challenges that await. With full customizable gear that materializes in battle, along with a wide array of colorful weapons and armory- players are able to experience the full tailoring and character building of RPGs. In addition to a vast collection of equipment, Epic Raiders offers users an organized and systematic level of skill building that features unlock-able abilities and leveling up specific skill choices. In Dungeon Mode, players also battle to attain secret items, rare weapons and level up. Through PvP Mode, users can also play against other users characters while hiring guest fighters to battle in your stead. Featured in brilliant HD graphics, Epic Raiders is released as a service with continual updates for more stages, improvements and in-game events.

“We are excited to release Epic Raiders to App Store,” stated Kyu Lee, VP and Head of GAMEVIL USA, Inc. “As we begin to release our titles as services, we hope to offer users quality games that can grow into long standing investments.”

Epic Raiders is now available for FREE on App Store at

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/epic-raiders/id531859497?mt=8

For more details, please visit http://www.gamevil.com

About GAMEVIL

GAMEVIL® is a premier mobile game publisher based in Seoul, Korea with offices in Los Angeles, USA and Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2000, GAMEVIL has earned a reputation as one of the best companies in the mobile games sector by crafting award winners in a diverse portfolio of games. GAMEVIL is well known for revolutionizing the sector with its original and innovative mobile games, backed by unparalleled expertise in advanced mobile technology. As a world class leader in mobile games publishing, GAMEVIL continues to lead the sector with a commitment to establish mobile as the definitive mass market entertainment platform of the world. GAMEVIL is currently listed on the KOSDAQ Market (Ticker: 063080, Bloomberg: 063080:KS, Reuters: 063080.KQ)

Follow the Twitter feeds at
http://www.twitter.com/gamevil and Facebook Pages at http://www.facebook.com/gamevil. 

Submitted By: E. Thomas

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Thursday, July 26, 2012

07/26/2012 - New Droid X360 Android Portable Game System (Video)

The New 'Droid X360' Android Portable Game System - 5 Inch Touch Screen, Analog Sticks, Android 4.0, Emulators


Here is a video of the new "Droid X360" portable gaming system. This new Android based portable game system is running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The system has a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display (800 x 480), dual analog sticks, dual cameras (rear 2-megapixel and front 0.3-megapixel), HDMI out, a micro SD slot, and a mini USB port.

It's powered by a 1.5Ghz processor with 512MB of RAM and 8GB of built in storage. It also has a 2800 mAh battery, with an estimated 6 to 10 hours battery life.

It also comes with 9 pre installed emulators for the following classic consoles. Nintendo 64, Sony PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Game boy Color, NES/FC, SNES, SEGA Mega Drive and SEGA Game Gear.

The device retails for around $100 US.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

07/25/2012 - Planet Crashers 3D comes to Nintendo 3DS
Planet CrashersTM 3DS Coming to Your World – July 26, 2012 via Nintendo eShop

A Universe of Adventure!

Planet Crashers is a playful, story-driven RPG with a colorful range of characters and a massive universe to explore.

Players take on the role of one of the youngest and brightest cadets to graduate from the esteemed Planet Crashers Academy.   Your first assignment couldn’t be much bigger…destroy the unknown evil which has emerged from a dark corner of the galaxy before it snuffs out the sun! 

It’s now up to you to venture across the galaxy to prevent this unimaginable catastrophe from happening. 

·         Fully explore a massive universe filled with danger and adventure.

·         Battle in dungeons to gain experience points, level-up weapons, and advance to nearby planets.

·         Fully customizable main character -  no two heroes are the same.

·         Strategic turn-based combat mechanics.

·         Play single player off-line or enjoy multi-player mode online.

·         Experience an epic 3D adventure-RPG that brings a universe of thrills and excitement to your Nintendo 3DS™ system!

Developed by Austin, Texas- based Renegade Kid, Planet Crashers will be available to download from the Nintendo eShop priced at:
10.00 EUR
15.00 AUD
18.75 NZD
9.00 GBP
14.00 CHF
75.00 DKK
$9.99 in North America
                                           
                                                     
Nintendo trademarks used under license. Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2011 Nintendo.

©2012 Ignition Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved. Planet Crashers is a trademark of True Games Interactive. Developed by Renegade Kid LLC.  

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

07/24/2012 - Two Neo Geo Classics Arrive on PSN and PSP
SNK PLAYMORE USA Releases Two More Vintage Pre-NEOGEO Era Arcade Classics on Sony Computer Ent. America's PlayStation ® Store from July 24, 2012!

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President: Ryo Mizufune) is proud to announce the North & South American release of 2 more nostalgic SNK Arcade Classics ("GANG WARS" and "TIME SOLDIERS" as PlayStation® Minis titles on PSP® (also compatible with PS3™), via the "New Releases" category and the "SNK NEOGEO" Featured Publishers page available on the PlayStation®Store, from Tuesday, July 24th, 2012.

The SNK minis titles are a commemorative "retro-arcade emulation" project that allows players to enjoy a grand collection of action, shooting, platform, and action/puzzle titles. Many of these nostalgic, highly innovative arcade classics released during SNK's Golden Age of action-shooting, etc. during the 80's, are now exclusively available on PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) and compatible on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system as well for even greater enjoyment!

The previous sets of titles included some of SNK's arcade masterpieces such as "ATHENA", "IKARI WARRIORS", "GUERRILLA WAR", "P.O.W. - PRISONERS OF WAR", "STREET SMART", and "VANGUARD", along with a number of other lesser known, yet revolutionary titles to be enjoyed by both retro gamers and younger generations of players alike.

"As we will continue to follow up in releasing more nostalgic arcade classics via PS minis on PlayStation®Network, make sure to stay tuned by becoming a member of our frequently updated official Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/NeoGeoStation for more info!"

List of the minis titles available to download via the PlayStation®Store from July 24th, 2012.
 

GAME TITLE

Release Date

Price

GANG WARS

July 24th, 2012

$2.99

TIME SOLDIERS

July 24th, 2012

$2.99


GANG WARS

Play as Mike, and fight through several parts of New York City against The Jaguar, an evil gang which terrorizes the town and have kidnapped a young woman named Cynthia.

TIME SOLDIERS

Pilot a spaceship, collect various speed and weapon items to take down a multitude of enemies, and restore peace to the galaxy in this vertical scrolling shooter released by SNK in 1989.

  • 2P gameplay / ad-hoc functionality is not available for this software

COPYRIGHT: © SNK PLAYMORE


"PlayStation", "PlayStation 3", and "PlayStation Portable" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

SNK PLAYMORE USA Official Web Site: http://www.snkplaymoreusa.com

Official NEOGEO Station & SNK minis Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/NeoGeoStation

Submitted By: E. Thomas


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Monday, July 23, 2012

07/23/2012 - Gamemill Entertainment Brings Hotel Transylvania to Nintendo DS + 3DS
GAMEMILL ENTERTAINMENT GOES HOLLYWOOD WITH SONY PICTURES ANIMATION’S HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA; COMING SOON TO NINTENDO DS and NINTENDO 3DS

Players Set Out on an Adventure as Film Inspired Characters in a Fun-Filled Game

Minneapolis, MN- July 23, 2012- GameMill Entertainment, an independent publisher of entertaining mass-market video games, announced today its plans to release Hotel Transylvania for the Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held systems, an action-adventure video game based on Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated comedy Hotel Transylvania. Hotel Transylvania the game is set to hit store shelves this September.  Hotel Transylvania the film will be released in theaters nationwide on September 28, 2012.

Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of his best friends – Frankenstein and his wife, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Werewolf family, and more – to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis’s 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem – but everything could change for the overprotective dad when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis.

Featuring a wide variety of locations, puzzles, and boss battles galore, the game creates an imaginative and fun way to interact with the movie characters.            

Developed by Way Forward, Hotel Transylvania for Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS is rated “E10+” for Everyone 10 and up by the ESRB.  For additional information about GameMill’s line of products, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

The film is Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. Produced by Michelle Murdocca. Screenplay by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel. Story by Todd Durham and Daniel Hageman & Kevin Hageman. 

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