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Friday, January 11, 2013
01/11/2013 - Wii U Hardware Sales Beat Wii Sales By More Than $30 MillionWII U HARDWARE SALES SURPASS WII SALES BY MORE THAN $30 MILLION THROUGH
FIRST SIX WEEKS
"While the Wii launch established new benchmarks
in the United States, Wii U has surpassed its predecessor in perhaps the most important category: revenue generation,"
said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "The demand for the Deluxe
SKU, which was essentially sold out at retail this holiday, and the strong attach rate of New Super Mario Bros.
U, shows that we have the value and the games to drive momentum in 2013. We look forward to offering great new experiences
and bringing smiles to millions of new faces throughout the year."
Nintendo sold more than 2.65 million hardware
units in the United States in the month of December. 2012 marked the 11th consecutive year that Nintendo has sold at least
8 million hardware units in the U.S. Other Nintendo sales milestones achieved in December 2012 and beyond that time frame,
include:
Wii U:- Nintendo 3DS sold more than 1.25 million units in December and has crossed 7.7
million units sold life to date.
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 became the fourth Nintendo 3DS title to surpass 1 million units
sold in the U.S., and has now sold more than 1.45 million units life to date.
- Nintendo 3DS continues to outpace the historic sales rate of Nintendo DS.
Wii: - Wii sold nearly 475,000 units and crossed 40.8 million units sold life to date.
- Ubisoft's Just Dance 3 became the 10th Wii title to sell more
than 5 million units life to date.
Nintendo DS: - Nintendo DS sold nearly 470,000 units and crossed 53 million units sold life to
date.
For more information about Nintendo, visit
http://www.nintendo.com.
*Note
that all data referenced in this document is from The NPD Group's December report, which covers the period of Nov. 25 through
Dec. 29, and is for the United States only.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/11/2013 - Guide to Pockie Pirates Grand Line AdventureGuide to Pockie Pirates’ Grand Line Adventures
Online games developer and publisher, NGames,
has released a useful guide to the Adventures awaiting players in the brand new Grand Line expansion to browser-based One
Piece MMO, Pockie Pirates.
The new Grand Line map faithfully recaptures the famous Grand Line ocean trail
from the hit One Piece anime series, which Luffy and co sail for adventure. The biggest expansion to hit Pockie Pirates to
date, adventures on the new Grand Line map run parallel to the main Pockie Pirates game, allowing players to return to land
and take part in instances and quests while their ships sail the long distances between towns.
The world map is
split into four different colors – green, blue, purple and red. Each colour corresponds to a difficulty level for the
Adventures (green for the easiest and red for the hardest).
Undertaking a more difficult Adventure on the Grand
Line will yield greater rewards, with Blue (easy) Adventures providing double the experience of Green (newbie) ones. Each
Adventure also offers other rewards, which can be converted into Crystals at the Crystal Redeem Shop.
With more
difficult Adventures providing the greatest rewards, the trick is to be able to advance through the easiest levels as quickly
as possible.
During an Adventure, commanding pirates must select where each character will be positioned during
battle. Every Pockie Pirates character has his/her own preferred position on the ship, whether it's manning the turrets or
taking control of the oars, so selecting the right configuration will greatly aid a player’s cause.
The Grand
Line adventures are presented using a grid structure, where each square triggers a uniquely exciting event. Players have 40
mobility points to spend when adventuring and are advised to use as many as possible in order to come away with the maximum
possible haul of treasure. Adventures culminate in a challenging boss encounter, with vast rewards on offer for captains able
to defeat them.
Pirates need to be on their toes and prepared for anything on the Grand Line map - multiple random
events can trigger on every square of the grid, including battles for items, double rewards, teleportation, treasure chests,
and specially designed minigames.
--
Pockie Pirates: Chapter 6 launched into open beta on Christmas
Day, December 25th, introducing new characters, content, and a faithful recreation of the Grand Line to the One Piece MMO.
Interested players can join the race to become the King of the Pirates for free today by joining Pockie Pirates on
Game321: http://bit.ly/RNKPt5Facebook: http://bit.ly/VYv1PjTwitter: https://twitter.com/#!/PockiePiratesYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/playgame321About Pockie Pirates:
Pockie Pirates
is the first horizontal version of RPG webgame released by Game321. Based on the theme of dream, passion, youth and friendship,
players take on the role of a young pirate determined to find legendary treasures and become the King of Pirates. In the game,
players will be confronted with various difficulties and need to root out enemies before they make their dream come true.
Pockie Pirates blends strategy and tactics with an entertaining game plot. It features cute characters and quality-designed
backgrounds, combined with dazzling skills to present gamers a thrilling and exciting adventure around the sea.
What
could be more appealing than having a number of trustworthy buddies, a dream pirate ship, and an island of your own? Seek
the legendary treasure and to become the king of the Pirates on Game321 now!
http://www.game321.com
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/11/2013 - FuturLab Reveals Velocity Ultra for PS VitaFuturLab Reveals Velocity Ultra for PS Vita
Speaking
to fans of Velocity on PlayStation Blog, FuturLab’s MD James Marsden introduced Velocity Ultra as a
“director’s cut”; showing a completely overhauled and unified art style, visual effects and before-and-after
comparison screenshots illustrating the differences between the original PS minis release and Velocity Ultra.
Being a native PlayStation Vita title, Velocity Ultra also features PSN Trophies and online leader
boards; something that fans of the game had earnestly requested (demanded) after playing the original.
From
James Marsden, FuturLab's Managing Director:
“We couldn’t be more excited about Velocity Ultra.
We’re so grateful to our fans and supporters and we’re committed to keeping our reputation nice and shiny with
this native PS Vita version of Velocity. I’d also like to mention that we learned a lesson with our double-countdown
clock teaser. We won’t do that again, though we will continue to tease on a regular basis...”
Just
in case Velocity Ultra wasn’t enough to satisfy expectations, Marsden also linked to a Velocity
Sequel Questionnaire, inviting readers to submit requests for a sequel. Completed questionnaires will be entered
into a draw where 10 lucky people will win a copy of Velocity Ultra.
Terms and conditions
to win Velocity Ultra: http://www.futurlab.co.uk/win-velocity-ultra.htmlDirect questionnaire link in case the server is
overloaded: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TTGZ7NSFuturLab is currently hiring: http://www.futurlab.co.uk/jobs/Support FuturLab on Twitter: http://twitter.com/futurlabSupport FuturLab on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/futurlabSubmitted By: E. Thomas
Thursday, January 10, 2013
01/10/2013 - GameStick Reinstated By KickstarterGAMESTICK REINSTATED BY KICKSTARTER
London & San Francisco - Thursday 10th January, 2013 -
GameStick, the successful kickstarter project has been reinstated after being taken down for 2 hours. The company apologizes
to their backers for the confusion and are relieved to be back up again in such a short time. In a statement the company said:
“Creating a product that meets high expectations
of a company and of the end users can be a very big project. GameStick has worked around-the-clock for months to be able to
deliver a product we're proud of and certain will be regarded by gamers everywhere. As
we launched on Kickstarter, we made a small oversight in one of our promo videos hosted on our campaign wherein we overlooked
a game image in the video that wasn't cleared for exposure.
To
give Kickstarter credit, they look out for the intellectual property of others. They were alerted to this game in our video
and immediately hid our campaign from the public.
Once
we learned what the intellectual issue was, we quickly removed the video and within two short hours we are now back up and
running.
GameStick certainly wants to be a team player in the games industry and by no means do we
want to showcase any game or product that isn't cleared first.
The GameStick community of backers,
supporters and fans have been absolutely incredible. We're happy to have the campaign up and running again and we're positive
that we can reach those stretch goals soon and offer an even better gaming experience through GameStick.”
The
campaign, which is now fully reinstated, can be seen here: [LINK]
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/10/2013 - Path of Exile Launches Open Beta on January 23rdPath of Exile Launches Open Beta on January 23
Auckland, New Zealand-January 10, 2013-
Grinding Gear Games announced today that the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) Path of Exile will enter Open
Beta on January 23. The game is currently in Closed Beta but has already raised over USD$1.8 million in crowd-funded support,
with those supporters gaining early access to the beta. Act 3 of the Path of Exile story will also be unveiled, in which players
will explore abandoned docks, markets, temples and sewers in the ruined city of Sarn to further uncover the dark truth of
their exile.
"We're excited to have reached the point where we can finally throw open the doors and invite
everyone in," said Chris Wilson, producer for Grinding Gear Games. "We have one of the best and most supportive
communities on the Internet, and their input has been invaluable in making Path of Exile what it is. We hope they'll be delighted
with all the new content."
Current players have until the Open Beta to purchase the special in-game kiwi bird
pet. The permanent pet is the national symbol of New Zealand and is exclusively available to Closed Beta players. Additionally,
there will be no further character wipes once Open Beta launches.
Path of Exile was recently named "Players'
Choice Best Upcoming Game" by Indie DB. Over 78,000 readers voted in the awards.
Path of Exile is a PC online
action role-playing game set in a dark fantasy world. Featuring ethical microtransactions, the game is free-to-play, but not
pay-to-win. Playing as one of six character classes, players find themselves banished for their past misdeeds to the dark
fantasy world of Wraeclast. There, they will encounter hundreds of species of opponents laden with loot and mysterious artifacts
as they explore the abandoned continent.
Key features of Path of Exile:
- A dark and deep action RPG
- Build unlimited unique characters on a gigantic skill tree
- Combine over 110 skill gems to create unique combat strategies
- Explore a dark and gritty world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
- Download and play for free, but never 'pay-to-win'
- Explore
randomly generated levels for extreme replayability
- Craft
weapons, magic items and even end-game maps to become more powerful
- Cooperate or compete with thousands of other exiles in a persistent online world
- Ascend online ladders in every game mode
- Battle in
PVP tournaments for worldwide recognition
View gameplay footage
at www.youtube.com/grindinggear, or HD trailers are available from www.pathofexile.com/video
About Grinding Gear Games
Grinding Gear Games was founded in November 2006 in Auckland, New Zealand. Its founding members come from various countries
and have a selection of diverse backgrounds ranging from artificial intelligence and software security to industrial design
to professional tournament game play. We are currently developing Path of Exile, a competitive online action RPG. As veterans
of various online role playing games, we understand what is required to make an addictive action RPG with visceral combat
and a complex item economy. www.grindinggear.com
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/10/2012 - Former Angry Birds Devs Launch New Game on iOSNoble Nutlings Out Today: Former Rovio Angry Birds Developers Launch Debut
iOS Game
Helsinki,
Finland - Jan. 10, 2013 - Boomlagoon – an indie game development studio founded by three ex-Rovio veterans
involved with the studio’s smash hit Angry Birds title – today launched Noble Nutlings, their
debut mobile video game for iOS devices. Featuring a trio of pudgy cartoon squirrels, the game challenges players to pilot
a rickety cart across hilly landscapes as fast as possible. Free to download, Noble Nutlings lets players upgrade
their vehicle with thousands of combinations, collecting acorns and hurtling towards the finish line with the hot-pepper-boost.
The game features dozens of levels and casual racing action, enjoyable at all skill levels. Download Noble Nutlings
today via the iTunes App Store.
Watch the trailer“Noble Nutlings is the game I’ve wanted
to make for years,” said Tuomas Erikoinen, co-founder and lead designer at Boomlagoon. “Behind the lighthearted
style is a challenging racing title that should keep players coming back for ‘just one more level.’”
Funding for Boomlagoon has been provided by investor Jari Ovaskainen and seasoned games investment firm London Venture
Partners.
Game Details
The Nutlings are busting loose! Sydney (blue) is the leader
of the crew, determined to keep his buddies focused on the finish. Abe (red) is a cranky backseat driver, but his hidden genius
makes him an expert in vehicle mods. Lemmy (yellow) is a loony prankster who’s also the resident speed freak.
Casual players will enjoy boosting, flipping and crashing over the finish line as the Nutlings go flying. Wrecking the cart
merely costs time, so there’s no way to truly fail a level. For those seeking a greater challenge, the three-star finish
times require some serious racing prowess. Trick out the vehicle, discover secret routes, boost with precision, jump over
gaps, and above all else… keep the wheels facing the ground!
Noble Nutlings features:
- Physics-Based Awesomeness: Boost,
skid, dynamite and crash your way across the finish line.
- Build Your Dream Cart with 1000’s of Combinations: Put watermelon wheels on a clown car or
stick bowling balls on a bathtub.
- Beat
Friends’ Scores and Brag Online: Link up via Facebook to see who’s the fastest.
- Beat all 36 levels with Three Stars (if you can): Plenty
of challenge for seasoned racing vets.
- Easy
to Control: Use your choice of tilting or buttons… wheels down, squirrels up!
- Use the Chili Boost for Ultimate Speed: Time it right to
shave off precious seconds.
- Spin the
Slot Machine to Win Awesome Prizes: Tricks earn tokens for spins on the wheel.
- Use Facebook to sync progress between devices: No need to start from scratch.
- …and best of all it’s FREE TO PLAY!
Noble Nutlings is out now. Download the free universal app today
via the iTunes App Store.Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/10/2013 - Sasquatch iOS Game LIVE on App Store"Sasquatch"
is Real and He's on iOS Today Hunt and
hide with competition far and near in this location hunting photo game January 10, 2013. Robots and Pencils, developers of hit games like "Catch The Princess" and "Spy vs
Spy," announced today that their latest release, "Sasquatch", is now available for iOS devices. "Sasquatch"
is a location-hunting photo game named for the legendary creature where players snap pictures of their locations, and then
challenge friends or fellow Sasquatchers around the world to guess their location. The game also features a casual gameplay style utilizing a turn by turn approach, promising a traditional quick reflex
game mode in the future. Sasquatch aids players with a number of perks, making guesses a little less tricky.The game also
integrates with Facebook to instantly make connections and is also playable with an email address. Other "Sasquatch" features include: •
Easy to use photo tracking interface
• Lovable Sasquatch perks and unlocks
• Worldwide domination: Play
with your friends or total strangers
• Casual play, turn-by-turn game modes
• Hunt for friends and make
new ones
• Compete using Facebook or email address Friend
tracking tools include the Savage Sonar (helps pin down their location), the Ranger Randomizer (fires pins into the game board
to get your guesses moving in the right direction), the Scrappy Scrambler (wreak havoc on their heat gauge), the Cave Dwelling
Coin Doubler (earn in-game coins even faster), and the Elusive Lottery Wheel (take a chance and win big!). "Sasquatch" is now available on the App Store here: [LINK]
For more information on Robots and Pencils, visit http://www.robotsandpencils.com About Robots and Pencils, Inc:
At Robots and Pencils we make
apps for the iPhone and iPad. Everything we do starts by blending the sciences with the humanities - the robots with the pencils
- the programmers with the designers. Our name implies our founding vision -compelling products are made by makers, not managers,
working across disciplines. We think of ourselves as a 'goldilocks' company - Just The Right Size. We're big enough to handle
multimillion-dollar projects and small enough to maintain a commitment to being positively good at everything we do. Our customer
and client base reaches across a vast array of industries including oil and gas, health care, F500 and FTSE100, TV and film
and the airline industry and many others.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/10/2013 - Serious Sam Double D XXL Coming to XBLA Feb 20thSERIOUS SAM DOUBLE D XXL EXPLODING ONTO XBOX LIVE ARCADE FEBRUARY 20TH!
Somewhere in Indiana – The dangerous
triad of Mommy’s Best Games, Devolver Digital, and Mastertronic, have announced that Serious Sam Double D XXL
will launch February 20, 2013 on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Serious Sam Double D XXL has been rebuilt and
reloaded with all-new features, missions, and weapons with a wild campaign cooperative mode featuring titular Serious Sam
and his brother-in-arms, Dan “Huff” Huffington. The revolutionary Gunstacker goes even deeper with over 30 new
guns to mix and match for some of the most ridiculously awesome action ever to grace Xbox LIVE Arcade!
“The
Serious Sam fans have been great to us so we’re all pretty excited to bring the madness of Serious Sam Double D XXL
to a new audience through Xbox LIVE Arcade,” said Nathan Fouts, founder and lead designer at developer Mommy’s
Best Games.
Serious Sam Double D XXL hits Xbox LIVE Arcade at 800 Microsoft Points
with all new features, achievements, and a robust leaderboard so co-op buddies can compete for bragging rights in campaign
missions and tough-as-nails challenge maps.
“The Devolver Digital team has admired Mommy’s Best Games’
games since their releases on the Xbox LIVE Indie Games channel,” notes Fork Parker, CFO of Devolver Digital, co-publisher
of Serious Sam Double D XXL. “It’s pretty magical to see their first release on Xbox LIVE Arcade
and we’re proud to be a part of it all.”
Serious Sam fans can follow development updates and news for
Serious Sam Double D XXL at the official Facbook fan page at facebook.com/SeriousSamDoubleDXXL and on Twitter via @DevolverDigital.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/10/2013 - GameStick Partners with Green Throttle GamesGameStick partners with Green Throttle Games to deliver a better way to
play Android games on big-screen TVs
Green Throttle Gamesis a new mobile game publisher
and maker of the Atlas analogcontroller which provides console level precision and accuracy. The company is led by Charles
Huang, a games industry veteran, co-creator of Guitar Hero, and advisor to PlayJam. GameStick, which can run four Bluetooth
controllers simultaneously, will support the Atlas controller when the GameStick launches this April.
“Soon,
games will be distinguished by the only two things that matter to 90% of game developers. One is screen size
- phone vs tablet vs TV. The other is play mechanic - touch screen, game pad, camera, etc." said Charles Huang,
CEO of Green Throttle Games. “PlayJam is an innovator in gaming on TV through Smart TVs and their upcoming GameStick.
When you add this to our analog Green Throttle Atlas controller, any Android game developer can now become a 'console' developer
and bring their game to new audiences ofTV gamers."
GameStick, which launched its campaign last
week on Kickstarter to an amazing reception, is PlayJam’s latest route to market for its technology platform - currently
serving games in more than 50 million homes via smart TV. It aims to put truly affordable gaming in the pocket of the consumer,
with the most portable, dedicated TV games console ever created.
“2013 promises to be truly exciting
and defining with a wide range of Android-powered devices targeted at the TV due to launch in the coming months such as Ouya,
Nvidia’s Shield and of course GameStick,” said Jasper Smith, CEO PlayJam. “By working openly and
in collaboration with other visionaries in this space such as Charles Huang of Green Throttle Games, we hope to support mass-market
user adoption at the most affordable price point possible. At $79, we think we have achieved this.”
To
visit the GameStick Kickstarter page and pledge your support, please visit: http://kck.st/12SSvMO
To visit the GameStick website for more information or
to apply for an SDK please go to: www.gamestick.tvTo follow GameStick news, join the conversation and give your opinion
on Facebook or Twitter please go: www.facebook.com/GameStickNews and
www.twitter.com/Game_Stick / @Game_Stick
To see new videos published throughout the campaign on
YouTube please subscribe to: www.youtube.com/GameStickVideosSubmitted By: E. Thomas
01/10/2013 - Skulls of the Shogun Worldwide Release January 30th17-BIT TO RELEASE SKULLS OF THE SHOGUN WORLDWIDE ON JANUARY 30th, 2013
SEATTLE, WA (January 10, 2013) – Indie developer 17-BIT today announced
that they will be releasing Skulls of the Shogun worldwide on January 30th, 2013 for Xbox 360, Windows
8 PC, Microsoft Surface, and Windows Phone. The Xbox 360 version will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points in the Xbox Live
Marketplace, the Windows 8/Surface version for $14.99 in the Microsoft Store, and the Windows Phone version for $6.99 in the
Windows Phone Marketplace.
Skulls of the Shogun is an invigorating cocktail of 1960’s-flavored sorcery
and strategy. Washed up on the shores of the afterlife, players meet and join forces with vibrant ghost-samurai warriors,
magical animal-monks, and mustachioed samurai generals on the way to capture the Skulls of the Shogun in a 15-hour single-player
campaign. Skulls of the Shogun also features up to four-player local and online multiplayer battles.
Also,
for the first time ever, players will be able to challenge their friends, fight their way through online multiplayer battles,
and even take their single-player campaign on the road asynchronously — whether they’re playing on Xbox 360, Windows
8, Surface, or Windows Phone. Called Skulls Anywhere, this cross-platform gameplay has never been done before on
Microsoft platforms and will be available at launch on all four launch platforms!
“After three and a half
years, Skulls of the Shogun is finally ready to be released,” said 17-BIT Founder and CEO, Jake Kazdal. “We’re
ecstatic we could bring Skulls to all four of Microsoft’s platforms, and bring them all together with cross-platform
functionality. We appreciate the excitement and patience by all the Skulls of the Shogun fans, and we here at 17-BIT
believe the wait will be well worth it.”
Skulls of the Shogun will be localized in English, French, Italian,
German, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian.
ABOUT 17-BIT
17-BIT
is a Seattle-based boutique independent video game developer specializing in revitalizing classic genres with cutting-edge
gaming experiences. Founded in 2009 by game industry veteran Jake Kazdal, 17-BIT aims to deliver iconoclastic games that challenge
the expectations of 2D gaming. With bold, eye-catching art and broad audience appeal, 17-BIT creates fresh game experiences
that hearken back to the 16-bit era of consoles, but with the power and high definition of modern hardware.
Submitted
By: E. Thomas
01/10/2012 - Alien Breed Coming to PS3 and PS VitaAlien Breed coming to PlayStation®3
and PlayStation®Vita!
Alien Breed offers the opportunity for both old and new fans to experience the original survival-horror
game, featuring a choice of either old-school Amiga graphics or new enhanced graphics.
Alien Breed Features:
- Story Mode – choose from 30 levels including
three new level packs: Convergence, Valiance and Synergy
- Enhanced
visuals or play using the original 16-bit graphics
- Team up
on either PS3™ or PlayStation®Vita via cross-platform play
- Cross-Platform Continuation Play, carry on your PS3™ save game progress on your PlayStation®Vita, or vice
versa!
- Ad-Hoc and online co-op multiplayer for PlayStation®Vita
- Local and online co-op multiplayer for PlayStation®3
- Leaderboards and trophies
For more information
on Alien Breed™ please visit www.facebook.com/AlienBreedFor more information on Team17 please visit www.facebook.com/Team17About Alien Breed™:
Alien
Breed™. Developed by Team17 Digital Ltd. © 2012. Team17 and Alien Breed™ are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Team17 Digital Limited. All other trademarks, copyrights and logos are property of their respective owners. Developed and
published by Team17 Digital Limited.
About Team17 Digital Ltd:
Team17 Digital Limited (Team
17) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2010 and headquartered in West Yorkshire, England, it is a leading independent developer
and digital publishing company. Founded in 1990, the company develops and publishes interactive software worldwide for digital
game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. More information about Team17 products can be found at
www.team17.com.
Submitted By: E. Thomas
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
01/09/2013 - Wargaming Search for Spitfires Team Arrives in BurmaWARGAMING SEARCH FOR SPITFIRES TEAM FINALLY ARRIVES IN BURMA
‘I spent six months traveling
back and forth to Myanmar with David Cundall to secure permission from the Myanmar government to excavate. It is wonderful
to be here in Yangon at last, with a full team of independent experts, to begin the dig at last,” said Tracy Spaight,
Director of Special Projects at Wargaming. ‘It’s a huge site, but once our archaeologists and geophysics team
are able to get out on the ground they will be able to narrow down the search area. This means that, all
being well, our JCB’s will be able to break ground within the next week’.
If these pictures have whet
your appetite to find out more about this fascinating project and you want to get much closer to what the team are doing,
head to Tracy’s blog. The blog recounts the race to secure the contract to dig, the detective work required to uncover
what happened at RAF Mingaladon in 1945 including a lot of new evidence about the Mystery of Mingaladon, and finally a blow
by blow account of the actual archaeological survey and excavation as it happens;
Blog Address:
http://worldofwarplanes.eu/The investment from Wargaming will allow Mr Cundall and the Burmese
authorities to jointly progress this unprecedented heritage project, in the process, possibly solving a long-standing
mystery of the Pacific theatre and offering a unique perspective on the role of the British Royal Air Force in World War II.
Wargaming, a company known around the world for its flagship PC MMO action game, World of Tanks, and the soon to be
released World of Warplanes, has made military history and authenticity a hallmark of its company focus since its formation
in 1998. A veteran of military-themed video game titles, the company provides its players with unique online gaming experiences
coupled with meticulously researched and authentic military vehicles. Outside of video games, the company has also worked
with a number of organizations dedicated to military history and preservation, including most recently the USS IOWA, the National
World War II Museum and Tank Museum Bovington to name a few.
About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning
online game developer and publisher and one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO market. Founded as a privately held company
in 1998, Wargaming has shipped more than 15 titles and employs over 1300 people across such key regions as North America,
Europe, Russia, Asia, and Australia.
Currently, Wargaming is focused on its team-based MMO war series dedicated to mid-20th
century warfare that will include the company's flagship armored MMO World of Tanks, launched in April 2011 and currently
boasting 45 million players worldwide, the flight combat World of Warplanes, named one of the most anticipated MMOs, and the
naval World of Warships, scheduled for release in 2013.
In June 2012, Wargaming announced the Wargaming.net Service,
the epicenter of the online battle gaming universe that will gather the series under a single portal — www.wargaming.net.
Official website:
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www.wargaming.comSubmitted By: E. Thomas
01/09/2013 - Sauce Digital Release Pinball Kid for iOSSauce Digital release Pinball Kid for iOS
Remember the days of handheld plastic pinball toys? Then Pinball
Kid is for you! Too young to know what we're talking about? Then get Pinball Kid anyway, it's awesome!
Pinball
Kid is a free, universal and nostalgic iOS tribute to the toy pinball games of yesteryear. With retro styling and classic
gameplay, it will keep you amused for hours.
iTunes link: http://bit.ly/sd-pkVideo: http://bit.ly/sd-pk-vThere are 3 tables to play; Rocktopus, Zombeaver and Antdroid.
Each will require a new approach.
The objective, like the game's real world counterparts, is simple. Fire
your ten balls up and away, then use your flippers to redirect them, in attempt to score as much as possible. Don't
forget to look out for the bonuses - they will get you an extra ball! The experts amongst you can also tilt the device
to alter a ball's trajectory, for maximum point scoring.
Whether or not you owned the real deal 25 years ago, or
were even born, you can pit your wits against players across the world via the Game Center leaderboards.
Best of
all, its free!
Game Features:- Addicting
gameplay
- 3 fab tables; Rocktopus, Zombeaver and Antdroid
- Ace graphics
- Wicked
Audio
- Game Center leaderboards
About Sauce Digital:
Sauce Digital is a UK based digital creative agency. It is privately owned and funded
and was started by Director Morgan Davies in 2005. Currently concentrating on native iPhone/iPad Apps, Sauce Digital released
Killer Pool in December 2008, and has since released over 20 games including; Nano Rally, Snow Fight, Touch Soccer 3D, Monkey
Tennis and Pinball Kid.
For more information contact Morgan Davies or visit http://www.saucedigital.com
Submitted By: E. Thomas
01/09/2012 - Droid Assault Released On SteamDroid Assault Released On Steam
Puppygames Secret Titan Labs, 9th January 2013 - after some
time hammering away in secret, bashing thumbs and swearing at inscrutable shader code, Puppygames' awesome retro 8-bit experience
DROID ASSAULT has finally made its way like a deadly laser-spitting robot flea on to the back of the 800lb gorilla of PC gaming
that is Steam, your favourite store-and-delivery provider-in-one.
Droid Assault is the antidote to level grinding,
over-complicated AAA gaming! Dive in, blow stuff up, and enjoy yourself in bite-sized doses of extreme mayhem. You can get
back to your addiction to opening little green boxes in a little while.
Droid Assault's roots are back in ancient
history, inspired by venerated 8-bit classics such as Paradroid and Quazatron. As usual we've made the game a million times
more awesome than its inspirations. You can command an entire squad of droids, armed to the mechanical teeth with a large
variety of eclectic electric hurt.
In the game you'll find 50 levels, 48 droid classes, 5 bosses, and high levels
of robot violence.
Get some atmosphere HERE: http://youtu.be/8D2dfPGN2Rc
High definition video and press kit graphics HERE:
http://puppygames.net/assets/#droid-assaultWebsite: http://www.puppygames.net/droid-assaultSteam Game Hub: http://steamcommunity.com/app/219200/Steam Store Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/219200/About Puppygames
Puppygames has been making independent
desktop PC games since 2002. A tiny studio based in the UK, we survive on pies and ale bought from the generous support of
our tiny niche customer base. We sprinkle our games with a typically British sense of humour, which is like Mr Bean.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuppygamesTwitter: http://twitter.com/puppygamesSubmitted By: E. Thomas
01/09/2013 - Dark Horse Teams with American McGee's Spicy Horse StudiosDark
Horse Teams With American McGee's Spicy Horse Studios To Bring The ARPG Akaneiro To Comics JANUARY 9, MILWAUKIE, OR–Following up on last week’s Kickstarter launch
of Spicy Horse’s upcoming ARPG, Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, Spicy Horse Studios and Dark Horse Comics announce
that this soon-to-be-released game will be expanding into comics! From the brilliant minds behind video game auteur American McGee’s Spicy Horse Studios, Akaneiro mixes
a foundation of Japanese folklore with an original mythology inspired by Red Riding Hood, yielding a fantastic and exciting
setting for players to explore and perfectly setting the stage for the visual storytelling of comics. Written by Justin
Aclin (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and illustrated by Vasilis Lolos (Conan the Barbarian), the comics follow Kani a young
woman torn between two cultures on an epic adventure hunting devious Yokai and pursuing a destiny far greater than even
she can perceive as a member of the fabled Order of Akane. Known
for his bold artistic vision and high-concept reimaginations of well-known characters, American McGee builds on the success
of American McGee’s Alice, its sequel, Alice: Madness Returns, and the episodic game American McGee’s Grimm.
This
reinterpretation of Red Riding Hood as a monster hunter in a mythological Japan is sure to excite fans and
game critics alike. “Though I hate being categorized as
some sort of auteur, I’m thrilled to be working again with the rocket-scientist sex machines at Dark Horse,”
said Spicy Horse Studio head American McGee. “Our previous collaborations with Dark Horse have produced stunning results,
like the art book for Alice: Madness Returns. It’s a perfect marriage of art and execution.” An original story expanding the universe of Akaneiro, featuring covers by the Spicy Horse
artists creating the game, this three-issue comics series debuts on May 22!
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
01/08/2013 - Psygnosis USB Owl Stick Audio Album Deal"Psygnosis USB 'Owl' Stick Audio Album - P&P Slashed!".
In 2010
Tim Wright (aka. CoLD SToRAGE) told us he would be re-creating 25 of his best loved Commodore Amiga tracks in full CD Audio,
with brand new instrumentation and new arrangements, bringing to life these old 8 bit tunes in the form of new, fully fleshed
out musical works.
STRIX MEMORIA ◔ is that new album, and it's
something rather special! Supplied on a custom 4Gb USB stick in the shape of the classic Psygnosis Owl Head logo, it
comes packaged in an individually numbered (limited edition) stylish silver tin which is 'laser etched' with the Psygnosis
'Owl' logo. The package is rounded off with an 8 page fan-fold colour brochure.
Wright
says;
“Interest in the album so far has been wonderful! We did have an annoying hiccup in the
P&P department over Christmas because our suppliers
had quoted us top-end tracked courier prices . But most people told us they simply wanted a basic but safe delivery.
We took all the comments we received on board and badgered the suppliers for their best prices. I'm now happy to say that
our new P&P costs are very reasonable indeed, and shipment is now via International Air Mail or Royal Mail in the UK.
Also to be fair, anyone who has paid for the
courier service will receive a refund for the difference.
We hope this means that the album is now affordable to
everyone who is interested ! ”
The album is available on pre-order up until the 31st January 2013.
Orders are being taken Worldwide, and delivery is being fulfilled by International Air Mail and Standard Royal Mail.
The album can be pre-ordered at; http://www.tantrumedia.com/strixmemoria/
Wright’s music is available from; http://coldstorage.bandcamp.com/
CoLD SToRAGE website with links to Facebook & Twitter;
http://www.coldstorage.org.uk/
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01/08/2013 - Heroclix Onlie Previews Amazing Spider-ManHEROCLIX ONLINE PREVIEWS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN COMIC FIGURES AHEAD OF PHYSICAL
LAUNCH
The HeroClix
Online preview includes Marvel characters Spider-Man, Zuvembie, Blade and Lizard. Each figure will be available for one
week only as a new figure is introduced.
HeroClix Online Amazing Spider-Man Comic-based Preview schedule:
Jan. 10-16: Spider-Man
Jan. 17-23: Zuvembie
Jan. 24-30: Blade
Jan. 31-Feb.6: Lizard
The physical
HeroClix Amazing Spider-Man set will hit store shelves next month.
For more information on HeroClix Online,
visit www.hco.heroclix.com.
For news updates and announcements, follow HeroClix Online
on Facebook and Twitter.
About WIZKIDS/NECA, INC.
A wholly-owned
subsidiary of the National Entertainment Collectibles Association Inc. (NECA), WizKids/NECA is a New Jersey-based game developer
and publisher dedicated to creating games driven by imagination. The HeroClix brand is the most successful collectible miniatures
games on the market today, with over 250 million miniature game figures sold worldwide. For additional information, visit
www.wizkidsgames.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel
Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.
Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com. Super Hero(es) is a co-owned registered trademark.
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By: E. Thomas
01/08/2013 - Indie Royale Replay Bundle Now LIVEIndie Royale Replay Bundle Vol 1. Live!
First up is InterWave Studios' Nuclear Dawn, available for Windows and
Mac on Steam, which offers a full FPS and RTS hybrid experience, without crippling or diluting either side of the game. Players
can storm a building as an assault trooper, cling to the shadows with active stealth, or unleash incredible firepower from
a high-tech suit of exo-armor, or lead as a commander, marshalling resources and deploying weapons and equipment for your
troops. PCGamer praises Nuclear Dawn calling it a "surprisingly deep and well-designed FPS/RTS hybrid."
Also included is Hidden Path Entertainment's Defense Grid: The Awakening, an acclaimed, futuristic tower-defense game for
Windows on Steam, Desura, and DRM-free. GameSpot calls it a "quintessential example" of the genre and "compulsively
playable" for newcomers and skilled players, as they attempt to fight off hoards of increasingly complex alien assaults.
Defense Grid includes *six* additional items of DLC: the Borderlands DLC, Resurgence Map Packs 1-4, and an upgrade from the
first Indie Royale, the 'GLaDOS from Portal'-starring You Monster DLC! (The additional DLC is available for Steam only.)
Next up is Wadjet Eye Games' Gemini Rue, available for Windows on Steam, Desura, and DRM-free. A previous Independent
Games Festival finalist, the Joshua Nuernberger-created title is a moody, classic 2D adventure game, with a futuristic sci-fi
setting and hand-drawn backgrounds galore. IGN raves about Gemini Rue: "[w]ith (for the most part) seamless, intuitive
gameplay, impressive atmosphere and one of most well-crafted and interesting storylines seen in recent years, Gemini Rue is
a game not just for adventure fans, but for anyone who loves a good, gritty yarn."
Last up are two acclaimed
retro RPG-defense games: Soulcaster I and II available for Windows on Desura and DRM-free. Acclaimed indie developer MagicalTimeBean
offers up two fast-paced dungeon adventures, where players tactically summon the powers of immortal warriors to battle hordes
of monsters, discover secrets, collect treasure and buy powerful upgrades for their immortal allies. DIY Gamer says of Soulcaster
II "It's simple, it's focused, it's compelling and it's just plain fun. The simple retro aesthetic works well, and the
soundtrack is full of energy and toe-tapping beats. Grab it."
Again, for those who pay $8 USD or their currency
equivalent for the Replay Bundle Vol. 1 get a chiptune masterpiece, the 8 Bit Weapon Collection [LINK] from 8 Bit Weapon. This 56-track album covers over a decade of groundbreaking
work by the chipmusic band 8 Bit Weapon and ComputeHer. Featuring 3 hours of chiptastic sounds, the tracks come from multiple
albums, singles, remixes and rare demos, and previously unreleased tracks.
You can find more information on the
Replay Bundle Vol. 1, including real-time statistics and its current price, on its official website (http://www.indieroyale.com/) or via its Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/IndieRoyale) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/indieroyale) pages. Grab this bundle now while the price is still low (unless kind purchasers
lower the price) for an unbeatable deal!
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01/08/2012 - Ubisoft Announces Assasin's Creed 3 Hardcore DLCUbisoft® Announces Assassin’s
Creed® III’s The Battle Hardened Downloadable Content
London, UK — January 8, 2012 —
Today, Ubisoft announced that the second Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content pack, The Battle Hardened, is now
available on Microsoft’s Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, and will be available on January
9 on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and January 15 on Windows PC.
The Battle Hardened
pack extends the Assassin's Creed III multiplayer experience with new playable characters and maps:
·
Three multiplayer characters including the influential Governor, the resilient Highlander and the fearsome Coyote Man
·
Three multiplayer maps including Charlestown, Fort St-Mathieu and Saint Pierre
The Battle Hardened pack is included
in the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass, which includes all five downloadable content packs to gamers owning the original
game. The Season Pass provides more than 25% savings versus purchasing the DLC separately. Assassin’s Creed III Season
Pass is available for purchase for 2400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or £23.99 on the PlayStation® Network.
It can also be purchased at GAME in the UK.
Future Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content will feature
“The Tyranny of King Washington,” an all-new single-player campaign told through three episodic content packs
that lets gamers experience an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution.
It’s 1783
and the American Revolution is over, but the true battle is just beginning. Blinded by a thirst for unlimited power, George
Washington has declared himself King. Now, our new hero Ratohnhaké:ton must dethrone the tyrant and return freedom
to the land.
All Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content packs will also be available on the Wii UTM.
Assassin’s Creed III is now available on PlayStation®3, Xbox 360® and the Nintendo
Wii UTM. For Windows PC gamers, the Assassin’s Creed III Deluxe Edition is available as a digital download
and includes all future downloadable content.
About Assassin’s Creed III:
Set against the backdrop
of the American Revolution in the late 18th century, Assassin’s Creed III introduces a new hero, Ratohnhaké:ton,
of Native American and English heritage. Adopting the name Connor, he becomes the new voice for justice in the ancient war
between the Assassins and Templars. Gamers become an Assassin in the war for liberty against ruthless tyranny in the most
stylized and fluid combat experiences in the franchise to date.
Assassin’s Creed III spans the Revolutionary
War, taking gamers from the vibrant, untamed frontier and bustling colonial towns to the intense, chaotic battlefields where
George Washington’s Continental Army clashed with the imposing British Army and the tumultuous high seas. Assassin’s
Creed III will feature unprecedented scope and scale.
For more information on Assassin’s Creed III, please
visit the Assassin’s Creed Official Website: http://www.assassinscreed.comAbout Assassin’s Creed:
Initially launched in 2007, the first four Assassin’s Creed games have sold more than 40 million units worldwide,
and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most
engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin’s Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment
experiences including comic books, Facebook games, novels, short films and more.
About Ubisoft:
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably
through a strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 26 countries and has sales in
more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers.
For the 2011–12 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.061 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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Monday, January 7, 2013
01/07/2013 - Major League Gaming Kicks Off New Online Programming TonightMajor League Gaming Kicks Off New Online Programming Tonight
Schedule:
Airing
nightly - Monday through Friday, January 7 – 18th
www.majorleaguegaming.com and www.Twitch.tv/team/MLG5-7pm ET:
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Exhibitions
7-8pm ET:
StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement with Axslav
7-9pm ET:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - GameBattles matches
8-11pm ET:
MLG Prizefights featuring League of Legends
Show Descriptions:
StarCraft
II: Heart of the Swarm Exhibitions (Monday – Friday, 5pm ET)
Tune in Monday through Friday at 5pm
ET to see daily StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm exhibitions cast live from the MLG Studios by Axslav and Axeltoss.
Featuring top pro players competing in multiple formats including King of the Hill, 2v2v2v2, Showmatches and more.
StarCraft II: Rules of Engagement with Axslav (Monday – Friday, 7pm ET)
MLG commentator
and Pro Player Nick "Axslav" Ranish teaches you how to play StarCraft II Monday through Friday at 7pm ET.
Geared for both new and veteran players, spend an hour with Axslav to gain insight into the basics, and advanced level
play to compete in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty and StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm.
Call
of Duty: Black Ops 2 GameBattles Matches (Monday – Friday, 7pm ET)
Join Chris Puckett and Pro Player
John 'RevaN' Boble as they host GameBattles matches featuring top Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players competing for
cash and glory Monday through Friday at 7pm ET. Daily tournaments are available at www.gamebattles.com where you can compete to be featured on these broadcasts, if you have the
skills.
MLG Prizefights featuring League of Legends (Monday – Friday, 8pm ET)
MLG Prizefights returns with top League of Legends teams battling in a new format. Featuring up and coming
contenders duking it out for a shot at the top Pro Teams, as well as top-level showmatches weekly, you won't want to miss
the action Monday - Friday at 8pm ET.
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01/07/2013 - Gems of Arabia NeoBird Launches New BetaGems of Arabia: NeoBird launches beta test of multiplayer-match-3 game.
In Gems of Arabia players compete in realtime against
each other in matches lasting 90 seconds. As the playfield is generated at random no match is like the other. After each match,
players can challenge each other again, pick another opponent from the playerlist or simply start a new random two-player-duel.
Players can register via facebook-connect to collect experience points, use the chat and invite their facebook-friends.
A mobile version of Gems of Arabia is currently under development. It will enable players to challenge both
- other mobile users and users of the web version, thus delivering a true cross-platform-experience.
Gems of
Arabia´s proprietary multiplayer-platform will be the basis for all games forthcoming from NeoBird GmbH & Co.
KG.
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01/05/2013 - CasinoRPG Launches KickstarterHTML5 MMORPG CasinoRPG Launches on Kickstarter
James Simpson,
GoldFire Studios' CEO and founder, started developing games for the web when he was just thirteen years old. He has continued
his passion for the last decade, and millions around the world have now played his games and game-related products. "Growing
up in Oklahoma, there weren't a lot of opportunities for game development," said Simpson, "so I started my own independent
game studio while attending the University of Oklahoma."
GoldFire Studios just wrapped up three months in
the VentureSpur startup accelerator program out of Oklahoma City. "We've chosen to stay here in Oklahoma City rather
than go to one of the coasts," said Simpson. The team sees it as a competitive advantage because of the quickly evolving
culture in the city, as well as the fact that they are the only studio in town. Simpson added that "tech startups no
longer have to be in Silicon Valley to succeed, and we hope to prove that with CasinoRPG."
According to Simpson,
"there hasn't been much innovation in the casino games space." CasinoRPG aims to change that by creating an entirely
new category that wraps a vast, persistent virtual world around classic casino games. "No longer are you just pulling
a virtual lever, there is actually depth to the gameplay," he continued.
"We've faced many technical
challenges working with such new technologies, but we've come a long way and are ready to show the world what the web is capable
of," says Luke Simkins, GoldFire Studios' Chief Technology Officer. Simpson added that "we've barely begun to tap
the possibilities of the web as a legitimate gaming platform, the future of browser gaming is very exciting."
CasinoRPG is unique to Kickstarter because it is already nearing completion and will enter beta testing shortly after the
successful completion of the Kickstarter campaign. "We want to make a good game great, and that doesn't come cheap,"
said Simpson, "so we are turning to Kickstarter to get us to the finish line." Backers of the Kickstarter will be
able to participate in private beta rounds months before the game is released to the public, along with access to various
physical and digital rewards.
About GoldFire Studios
GoldFire Studios, Inc. is an independent
game development and publishing studio based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. GoldFire Studios specializes in developing highly
interactive browser-based games that utilize cutting-edge web technologies around real-time multiplayer gameplay experiences.
More information can be found by visiting http://goldfirestudios.com.
Gameplay trailer: http://casinorpg.com/ksSubmitted By: E. Thomas
01.07.2012 - Project Shield Debuts at CES 2013NVIDIA Untethers Gaming with Project SHIELD, World’s First Gaming
Portable for Open Platforms
LAS VEGAS—CES—Jan. 6, 2013— NVIDIA today
announced Project SHIELD, the world’s first gaming portable for open platforms, designed for
modern gamers who yearn to play when, where and how they want. Created
with the philosophy that gaming should be open and flexible, Project SHIELD flawlessly plays both Android and PC titles. As
a pure Android device, it gives access to any game on Google Play. And as a wireless receiver and controller, it can stream
games from a PC powered by NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX GPUs, accessing titles on its STEAM game library from anywhere in the home. “Project SHIELD was created by NVIDIA engineers who love to game and imagined
a new way to play,” said Jen-Hsun Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer at NVIDIA. “We were inspired by
a vision that the rise of mobile and cloud technologies will free us from our boxes, letting us game anywhere, on any screen.
We imagined a device that would do for games what the iPod and Kindle have done for music and books, letting us play in a
cool new way. We hope other gamers love SHIELD as much as we do.” Project SHIELD combines the advanced processing power of NVIDIA Tegra® 4, breakthrough game-speed Wi-Fi technology and stunning HD video and audio
built into a console-grade controller. It can be used to play on its own integrated screen or on a big screen, and on the
couch or on the go. Tegra 4 at Its Heart
At the core of Project SHIELD is the world’s fastest mobile processor, the new NVIDIA Tegra 4, which delivers enormous
power from its custom 72-core GeForce GPU and the first quad-core application of ARM’s most advanced CPU core, the Cortex-A15.
These, combined with its battery-saver core and energy-saving PRISM 2 technology, deliver hours of gameplay on a single charge. Windows and Android Games
Windows and Android are the
world’s most successful computing platforms, with massive ecosystems of system and software developers. While not specifically
designed for gaming, both open platforms have drawn gamers by the millions. Project SHIELD is designed to allow them to enjoy
Android and Windows games in a new exciting way. Project
SHIELD can instantly download Android games, including Android-optimized titles available on NVIDIA’s TegraZone™ game store, which has already delivered more than 6 million downloads to gamers. SHIELD
can also be used as a wireless game receiver to a nearby PC equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 GPU or higher. Console-Grade Controller
Project SHIELD’s ergonomic
controller was built for the gamer who wants ultimate control and precision. Retinal Gaming Display
Brilliant gameplay and video are provided by Project SHIELD’s
integrated 5-inch, 1280x720 HD retinal multitouch display, with 294 dpi. Plus, Tegra 4 with Direct Touch technology gives
it touch responsiveness that is a more consistent, accurate and smooth-flowing touch input experience than a standard touch
device. Tuned Port, Bass Reflex Portable
Speaker System
Deep, rich audio is critical for a great gaming experience. And Project SHIELD provides fidelity
and dynamic range never before available on a portable device, through its custom, bass reflex, tuned port audio system –
with twice the low-frequency output of high-end laptops. Project
SHIELD can also access Android apps such as Hulu, Netflix and Slacker Radio, so users can enjoy their movies and music anywhere
without expensive, clumsy wired or wireless speakers. Support
by Leading Industry Analyst
Patrick Moorhead, president and lead analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, said:
"The market has waited years for a breakthrough gaming device that offers the flexibility, quality and total enjoyment
of Project SHIELD. Few companies other than NVIDIA have the vision, guts and deep gaming experience to have pulled this off." Support by Leading Game Developers
Leading game developers
expressed strong support for SHIELD. Yves Guillemot,
co-founder and chief executive officer of Ubisoft, said: “Ubisoft is always excited about new hardware developments,
and Project Shield promises to bring both mobile and PC gamers a great new gaming experience. Seeing the PC version of Assassin’s
Creed III run on the device is a great example of this, and further strengthens Ubisoft’s long-standing relationship
with NVIDIA.” Mark Rein, vice president and co-founder
of Epic Games, said: “With Project Shield, NVIDIA brings an uncompromising, high-performance console experience to mobile
devices. Amazing games including 'Real Boxing' and 'Hawken,' which utilize the latest Unreal Engine technology, look fantastic
on Project SHIELD. This is just the beginning, and we're truly excited to see what more Unreal Engine developers will do with
so much horsepower in such a compact gaming device.” Bill
Wagner, chief production officer at Meteor Entertainment, said: “Coming from the openness of a PC platform, we love
how accessible Project SHIELD is, and the flexibility it gives gamers everywhere. Project SHIELD gives us the cutting-edge
ability to bring a huge free-to-play PC game like 'Hawken' to the handheld gaming audience.” More information is available at shield.nvidia.com.
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01/07/2013 - Absolute Force Online Receives Major UpdateAbsolute Force Online Upcoming Update Brings New Events, Maps, and More
In the near future, there will be new holiday and special event weapons added, as well as a Spring Festival
themed map, and new 'Heroes' will all be there for players to choose from. What's more, a stronger and deeper customization
function will also become available for players to make their in-game characters unique and exciting. Players will have the
ability to change their faces, hair style, skin, and tattoos from among the numerous styles available. As for weapons, players
can enhance the looks of weapons, and paint them with special patterns that can be unlocked. A character development system
will also be available in the future, bringing players the ability to gain special titles, fulfill in-game achievements, and
strengthen the various weapons and equipment.
Spring Festival themed map
Among all of these
future additions, the most attractive to players is the enhanced 'Zombie Mode'. Together with two new zombies types, the Werewolf
and Vampire, newly designed maps will be added to this mode. As before, humans in Zombie Mode will be able to receive new
weapons that are powerful enough to protect themselves from the undead. Players can purchase the type of zombie they like,
and can choose to become that zombie upon infection, while zombies will also be allowed to respawn in-game. With the popularity
of zombie lore in recent years, it's sure to be one of the more popular game modes available.
For more information
about Absolute Force Online, please visit the official website, at http://afo.91.com/index/ You can also join us on the official Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteForceOnlineSubmitted BY: E. Thomas
01/07/2012 - LG And OnLive To Show Power of Integrated Cloud Gaming at CESLG And OnLive To Show The Power Of Integrated, On-Demand Cloud Gaming At
CES
LG Smart
TV with Google TV delivers the best in video game entertainment direct from the Cloud, no console required
Las Vegas, Nevada.— January 07, 2013 — OnLive, the leader of on-demand cloud gaming, will
be demonstrating its OnLive® Game Service, now fully integrated with the LG Smart TV with Google TV™ (G3 Series),
at this year’s CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Showing at the LVCC, Central Hall, LG booth (8204) from 8-11th
January, OnLive combines the power of the Google TV platform with the speed of LG’s dual-core chipset and a new user-friendly
interface, making console-quality games instantly playable as part of the TV experience—no discs, downloads or console
required. The G3 Series is LG’s first TV to make OnLive cloud gaming an integral part of an out-of-the-box offering
and is currently available in the United States.
The growing OnLive catalog of over 300 titles includes games from
more than 80 publishers, with everything from blockbuster new releases to classic franchises to family-friendly sports,
racing and action-adventure games.
Unique to OnLive, an LG Google TV owner can play with (or against) friends on
PCs, Macs and Android™ tablets. Users can even start a game on one device and continue playing on any other OnLive compatible
device, with full saved game data intact in the cloud, whenever and wherever they want.
Games can be demoed free
and purchased or rented a la carte. Players can also subscribe to the OnLive PlayPack for unlimited play of more than 200
games, with more titles added monthly. OnLive also offers free access to unique social features such as game spectating in
the OnLive Arena, recording ten-second Brag Clip™ videos of players’ best gaming moments, and sharing videos and
Achievements with friends on OnLive and Facebook.
“LG’s dual-core performance Google TVs,
coupled with OnLive’s innovative games-on-demand service, makes access to the latest videogame entertainment quicker
and easier than ever before,” said Georg Rasinski, Director of Home Entertainment Brand Management, LG Electronics USA.
“By integrating cloud gaming into our powerful G2 series TVs, the entertainment possibilities for consumers are virtually
limitless.”
“Our partnership with LG demonstrates the exciting future for cloud gaming as an integrated
offering for connected TVs,” said Gary Lauder, OnLive Chairman. “OnLive’s proven gaming on-demand technology
enables consumers to enjoy a vast catalog of console-quality games, with no additional hardware necessary beyond an OnLive
controller and LG’s sophisticated and feature-rich Google TV.”
To find out more about OnLive or to
purchase a Universal OnLive Wireless Controller, visit www.onlive.com or www.onlive.co.uk.
About OnLive
OnLive is the pioneer
of on-demand cloud gaming and computing services, delivering real-time interactive experiences and rich media over the Internet.
With ground-breaking video compression technology, OnLive harnesses cloud computing to instantly deliver full-featured, media-rich
applications and the latest, premium game titles to tablets, smartphones, PCs, Macs, HDTVs via the OnLive Game System, the
VIZIO Co-Star, and the new G3 Series of LG Google TVs. The OnLive Game Service makes games playable instantly, with no
need for lengthy downloads or waiting in line for a physical copy. OnLive is available in North America, the UK and Belgium.
OnLive’s technology is backed by hundreds of patents and patents pending worldwide. The company is headquartered in
Mountain View, California. More information is available at www.onlive.com, www.onlive.co.uk and www.onlive.be.
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