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Saturday, December 21, 2013

12/21/2013 - Cyto's Puzzle Adventure Now LIVE on Google Play
Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure is now live on the Google Play!

Ukraine based indie development studio Room 8 behind Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure is excited to announce that their popular single celled puzzle romp is off and running on Google Play Store. Already an established critical and commercial winner in the casual puzzlers arena, the game was recently released on the Apple Mac Store, iWin and WildTangent, and now the game finally hits Google Play with two versions: free and premium.

Garnering countless fans, the game has been honored as an Apple Editors’ Choice in over forty different countries. Later Cyto was chosen as a Starbucks Pick of the Week - a feature rarely granted to mobile games - gracing the counters of over 15,000 Starbucks coffee shops across the U.S., U.K., Ireland, and Canada. Developers from Room 8 Studio are looking forward to no less success among Android casual puzzle games users on Google Play.

Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure charges gamers with salvaging Cyto’s memory one arcade inspired puzzle challenge at a time. The action unfolds against a haunting atmospheric backdrop, unique gameplay mechanics, engaging narrative, and an original soundtrack created by Grammy Award nominated artist David Ari Leon. With 81 missions spread across various worlds, Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure is ready to put Android gamers to the test!

Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure on Google Play. Premium

Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure on Google Play. Free

Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure Game Trailer

Cyto’s Puzzle Adventure on the App Store

Room 8

About the developer:

Ukraine based, Room 8 is a burgeoning indie development studio committed to creating original mobile experiences geared towards today’s tech savvy mobile consumers. © Room 8 Ltd. 2013. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

 

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Friday, December 20, 2013

12/20/2013 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All Star Battle coming in Spring 2014
A Golden Wind blasts over JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle!

New assets and features for the 5th Chapter!

Developed by the Japanese studio CyberConnect 2, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle is coming to Europe and Australasia in spring 2014 and promising hours of frenzied battles!

In order to follow the acclaimed piece of art created by Hirohoki Araki, CyberConnect2 closely replicated Moves from the Manga; the Joestars, their friends and their enemies will take advantage of their powerful and unique Heart Heat Attack (HHA) and Great Heart Heat Attack (GHA). The first one, the HHA, is a Special Attack taking each character’s ability to its paroxysm; striking it will cost the player one Heart Heat Gauge (filled while the players are fighting)! The second one, the GHA, is an Ultimate Attack mastered by JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle fighters! Blasting it will cost the player two Heart Heat Gauges and will cause deadly damages to the opponent while the screen gets fully covered with JoJo-esque effects!

Chapter 5: Golden Wind – Italy – In 2001, Koichi Hirose follows Kujo Jotaro’s request and goes to Naples in order to find a special person... This person turns out to be Gio rno Gio vana. The whole chapter focuses on the new JoJo and his quest of becoming the new Mafia boss in order to make Naples a better place to live! This risky challenge leads Gio rno Gio vana in the hearth of the “Passione” mob. After being put in the group of Bruno Bucciarati, JoJo manages to change Guido Mista, Narancia Ghirga and some other mobsters mind; they decided to agree with his vision of the Mafia! Following this, our hero’s group tries to discover who “the Boss” is. Is Diabolo the mafia boss? Is he behind all the drug dealing activities …? Terrible events await the players on Chapter 5!

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle will be available in spring 2014 in Europe & Australasia. For the latest news and updates, join us on
www.NamcoBandaiGames.eu For more information about NAMCO BANDAI Games’ entire line up, go to www.NamcoBandaiGames.eu

© Hirohiko Araki & LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS / SHUEISHA
Game © 2014 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.

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12/20/2013 - Dragon's Prophet Christmas Event
Dragon's Prophet: Christmas in Auratia

Dragon’s Prophet celebrates the festive season with a Christmas event

Berlin, 20th December 2013: Even though winter’s embrace has yet to fully arrive in Europe, dragon riders should still prepare! The new content patch for Dragon's Prophet is one of festivity and joy that includes numerous Christmas items in order to celebrate the holidays in the land of dragons. As an early Christmas gift Infernum opens the gates to the new high-level region Olandra. Lush, green meadows and forests are waiting to be explored, unknown adventure await on the sunny sand beach and the two new dungeons challenge even the toughest dragon riders. In addition the level cap is raised to 94. A
new video shows what awaits players in the event zone.  

Players can expect Christmas trees and the chance to adorn their homes with the season’s most beautiful decorations. Adventurers can also encounter a mysterious new dragon called "Randolph" who has a very specific means to be caught. It’s up to the players to find out how this one of a kind dragon can become their companion. In the capital Arteicia, a large and magnificent Christmas tree leaves the city‘s streets brightly illuminated. From here, the player can transfer via teleport to the event zone. In a wintery landscape players are free to help townsfolk with tasks, take part in an enormous snowball fight and have a chance to win useful prices. All these marvelous activities will reward the player with goodies fit for Christmas, such as experience potions and fireworks to bring in the holiday season.

Infernum is also pleased to be working with the video game pioneer and well-known concept artist, Mike Sass. After he has previously completed many projects for BioWare and has especially illustrated role-playing games for the most important representatives of the industry. He has now designed exclusively for Infernum the dragon "Sadras, the Bone-eater". Those who pre-order the brand new,
huge dragon package in the shop, not only have the chance to get an exclusive dragon, but will also receive this awesome dragon as an additional Christmas gift.

Further information about the Christmas event and the game download can be found on the
official website.

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12/20/2013 - Jade Dynasty Regenesis Expansion Now LIVE
JADE DYNASTY REGENESIS NOW LIVE 

Martial Arts MMORPG Releases Latest Expansion

(Redwood City, CA) Dec. 20, 2013 – Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. a leading publisher and operator of free-to-play massively multiplayer online games, is pleased to announce that Jade Dynasty has launched its latest expansion, Regenesis. In this latest expansion two new classes are introduced: one with the power to summon mechanical allies and the other wielding the vicious power of a half-lion. In addition, this expansion introduces an updated graphics engine, a reworked starting experience, an all-new sprawling starting zone, and much more. Jade Dynasty Regenesis adds many new game features and updates to an already rich and engaging MMO experience.

"Regenesis is Jade Dynasty’s fifth expansion, and with fourteen classes now available, the game continues to grow,” said Matthew Pecot, Product Manager at Perfect World Entertainment. “We’re always striving to deliver the new and engaging content that our players love. Regenesis adds a ton of new features, including two new classes, a new race, and an improved guild system with upgradable alliance bases.”

For more information about Jade Dynasty Regenesis, and to begin playing now for free, please visit the official website:
http://jd.perfectworld.com/regenesis

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

12/19/2013 - Chilingo Announces Worldwide Launch of Fightback
Chillingo Announces Worldwide Launch of Fightback

Ninja Theory's Free-to-play, Action-packed Fighting Game Arrives on the App Store

MACCLESFIELD, U.K. December 19, 2013 — Chillingo, leading independent mobile games publisher and division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), today announced the worldwide launch of Fightback, from developer Ninja Theory, on the App Store.

From award-winning development studio Ninja Theory, comes a whole new take on mobile action games. Take back the streets and tower blocks in Fightback, a free-to-play side scrolling beat-em-up with a unique, gorgeous, 80’s action movie aesthetic and revolutionary controls.

“We’re very excited to be debuting on mobile and tablet with Fightback, a game in which we’ve delivered beautiful visuals and engaging combat gameplay tailored specifically for touch screen devices.” Said Dominic Matthews, Product Manager at Ninja Theory. “With the help of Chillingo and by virtue of the game being free, we are looking forward to reaching a wider audience than we have ever been able to before.”

Fightback is a truly unique experience on mobile,” said Ed Rumley, COO, Chillingo. “Ninja Theory have achieved perfection with their gesture based controls and the game looks phenomenal. We’re proud to have helped such a renowned UK studio bring Fightback to millions of gamers around the world.”

Fightback now. Grab the game for free on the
App Store

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12/19/2013 - Battle Supremacy Rolls Out New Trailer
Atypical Games Rolls Out Trailer for Upcoming Tank Warfare Game, Battle Supremacy

Award-winning developer of Sky Gamblers announces release date, shows first glimpse of gameplay from war game on the ground.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - December 19, 2013 - Atypical Games, the Apple Design Award-winning creator of the airplane dogfighting series, Sky Gamblers, today announced their next war title to push the mobile technology boundaries, Battle Supremacy. To celebrate, Atypical has released the official trailer to give a glimpse of the open world battlefield to come. Battle Supremacy will be available on the App Store for $4.99 on January 9, 2014.

Catch a glimpse in the teaser video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhGTfICoKN8

The trailer gives players a first look at the real-life replica cities, beaches, forests, and mountainside villages that make up the most realistic tank battle game on mobile. Featuring Atypical Games’ renowned PC-quality graphics, the game sports fully interactive environments with trees and buildings that can be destroyed to clear an escape route…or expose the enemy! Completing the realism is ever-changing weather that makes trees sway with the wind, as well as snow and rain that reduce visibility! Also available to players’ advantage (and disadvantage) are realistic wildlife who react who react to vehicle presence. Beyond a variety of historically accurate World War II tanks, players can get behind the wheels of jeeps, light armor vehicles, boats, as well as airplanes…because who can’t forget how awesome flying in Sky Gamblers felt!

Battle Supremacy features:
  • See Atypical’s ongoing tradition of delivering console-quality gaming on mobile devices with photo-realistic visuals utilizing OpenGL ES 3.0, an interactive open world, and clever AI.
  • Endure ever-changing weather that blows vegetation with the wind as well as snow and raindrops that cast a ray of glare when met with light.
  • Experience multiplayer modes like Team Death Match, Domination, and King of the Hill, as well as Game Center duels.
  • Roll through 12 different missions in the offline single player campaign.
  • Pick up the game anytime, anywhere, on any iOS device with iCloud and AirPlay support.
  • Boast tank skills by challenging friends, climbing the leaderboards, and unlocking achievements.
  • Enjoy a universal app for all iOS devices with iOS 7 from the iPhone 4, to the newest iPad Air!
Battle Supremacy is coming to iOS for just $4.99 on January 9, 2014.

To find out more about Battle Supremacy and Atypical Games, please visit:

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

12/18/2013 - Free Zumba Fitness World Party Demos on Xbox LIVE

FREE ZUMBA ® FITNESS WORLD PARTY XBOX ONE AND KINECT FOR XBOX 360 DEMOS NOW AVAILABLE ON XBOX LIVE

 
New Behind-the-Scenes Video Unveils the Technology Behind the Latest Zumba Game 

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has sold more than nine million copies worldwide, announced today that free, playable demos of Zumba® Fitness World Party are now available for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Kinect for Xbox 360. The demos feature two hit songs with dynamic choreography—Lady Gaga’s “Born this Way” and Daddy Yankee’s “Limbo.

 Download the playable Xbox One demo from the dashboard direct to your console via the Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft. The Kinect for Xbox 360 demo is downloadable HERE, and direct to your console on Xbox Live.

Majesco also released a behind-the-scenes trailer revealing how the newly releasedWorld Party game was produced using state-of-the-art technology that makes players feel like they’re in exotic locations around the world with Zumba’s celebrity instructors,

Zumba® Fitness World Party invites you to escape on a global fitness journey to exotic destinations including Hawaii, Brazil and India—set to 40+ new high-energy routines and more than 30 international dance styles. Players can immerse themselves in a fun, effective at-home workout packed with fitness features to maximize results, while jamming out to a world-class soundtrack highlighted by Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Lady Gaga and eclectic Zumba originals. Additional new features include the World Tour mode and an incredible visual presentation that parallels a real-life experience on location alongside Zumba’s celebrity instructors.

Developed by Zoë Mode, Zumba® Fitness World Party is rated E for Everyone and is available now on Xbox One and Wii U™ for $49.99 SRP, and Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii™ at $39.99 SRP. To find out more, please visit the official site at zumbafitnessgame.com

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12/18/2013 - GSN Games Kicks Off Toys For Tots Campaign
GSN Games Kicks Off Sixth Annual Toys for Tots Fundraising Campaign


Invites Gamers to Turn Gameplay into Donations to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

WALTHAM, Mass. – December 9, 2013 – GSN Games, a leading provider of cross-platform entertainment, today announced the launch of its sixth annual fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Throughout December, game lovers can spread holiday cheer to children in need through a variety of ways, such as redeeming virtual rewards on GSN.com, competing in cash tournaments on WorldWinner.com and purchasing Tokens in the Games by GSN Facebook app. GSN Games has raised nearly $73,000 for Toys for Tots through the generous support of its players.

WHO: GSN Games

WHAT: GSN Games has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to raise funds to purchase toys for less fortunate children. This year, GSN Games offers three ways for casual gamers to share the joy of the holiday season:


·Oodles for Tots: Players who enjoy free, casual games like Bejeweled 2, Wheel of Fortune ® and GSN ChaChingo Bingo can play on GSN.com and earn Oodles, GSN’s virtual currency redeemable for real prizes. Players can then exchange their Oodles for $5 and $10 donations to Toys for Tots in the GSN.com Prize Center now through December 31, 2013.


·Play for Tots: Throughout the month, GSN’s cash tournament site WorldWinner.com will donate 10 percent of entry fees from more than a dozen select tournaments to Toys for Tots. GSN Cash Game players can compete in cash tournaments in games including Solitaire Rush, Wheel of Fortune ® and SCRABBLE ® BOGGLE to support the organization.

·Tokens for Tots: On December 20, 2013, 10 percent of virtual Token purchases made through the Games by GSN Facebook app will be donated to Toys for Tots. Tokens are used to play a wide variety of casino-style games such as Wheel of Fortune ® Slots, Video Bingo and Deal or No Deal™ Slots.

WHERE: To learn more about GSN Games’ partnership with Toys for Tots, please visit www.gsn.com/toysfortots.

WHEN: Players can donate to Toys for Tots through GSN Games’ programs now through December 31, 2013.

About GSN
GSN is a multimedia entertainment company that offers original and classic game programming and competitive entertainment via its 80-million subscriber television network and online game sites. GSN’s cross-platform content gives game lovers the opportunity to win cash and prizes, whether through GSN’s popular TV game shows or through GSN Games’ free casual games, mobile and social games, and cash competitions. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers and telcos. GSN and its subsidiary,  WorldWinner.com, Inc., are owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and DIRECTV. For further information, please visit GSNTV.com.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

12/17/2013 - FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 2.1 Launches Today

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Patch 2.1 Launches Today 

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 17, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc. today announced the new Patch 2.1 update for FiNAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn is now available for players. 


Dubbed A REALM AWOKEN, the Patch 2.1 update offers exciting new gameplay content, including: 

·The Crystal Tower: Reaching to the heavens, this massive monolith, long thought to be a legend from eras past, has been unearthed in the wake of the Calamity. What could be the purpose of this crystalline construct, and what forgotten relics now stir within its walls? Those who would unravel these mysteries must first win their way through the Labyrinth of the Ancients, the perilous maze that leads to the entrance of the tower proper.

·The Wolves’ Den: Named after a crew of Roegadyn Sea Wolves that first discovered this odd crucible-shaped island off the shores of Limsa Lominsa, this PvP Arena will soon open to all the Grand Companies of Eorzea, in the hope that the staged battles held here will raise the realm’s defences.

·Housing: The Lavender Beds (Gridania), the Goblet (Ul’dah) and Mist (Limsa Lominsa) are the three distinctive residential districts of each of the city-states. Enjoy creating a unique base of operations for your free company members to call home. Purchase a plot of land and then start your build, with customizable fixtures for the house, as well as interior and exterior decorations and furnishings.

·Thornmarch: The Moogles are trying to resurrect their legendary leader, Good King Moggle Mog XII. Will the return of this mythical being pose a threat for the Warriors of Light?

·Beast Tribe Quests: Learn about the beast tribes of Eorzea in these daily quests.

·Hildibrand, Agent of Enquiry: Nashu Mhakarraca, Hildibrand’s faithful assistant will need to muster up all her powers of deduction to unravel the many mysteries that beleaguer Eorzea. Unusual zombie activity in Ul’dah, you say? This smells like a case!

·Pharos Sirius: This abandoned lighthouse, strikingly pierced by corrupted crystals, has been made the domain of the siren of Umbra. Adventurers must venture within and defeat the seductress and her legion of undead minions if this beacon of civilization is to shine once more.

·Duty Roulette: The Duty Roulette allows players to enter instanced dungeons, trials and guildhests at random. There are four roulette categories, each of which can be selected once per day and adventurers can reap some great bonus rewards.

·New extreme battles against three primals: Garuda, Titan and Ifrit.

·The Minstrel’s Ballad: Ultima’s Bane Test yourself against the Ultima Weapon once more in this new hard-mode boss battle.

·Main Scenario Quests: Where there is light, there will always be darkness. The beast tribes persist in their efforts to summon the primals. The once defeated Garlean forces resurface, harbouring renewed ambitions of conquest. And the baleful Ascians lurk in the shadows, their presence rousing dark forces long since forgotten.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Related Links
Official Website: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter:  @FF_XIV_EN
Official YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV

About  Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 62 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at  http://www.na.square-enix.com/.

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12/17/2013 - Dark Souls II Comic Begins Jan 8th
DARK SOULS II COMIC DIGITAL PUBLICATION TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 8th


DARK SOULSTM II: Into the Light, the comic based on the thrilling universe of Dark Souls II will be revealed through weekly updates starting from January 8th. Each update will add two new pages to the dedicated album hosted on the Dark Souls Facebook page http://bngames.eu/ds2comic.

A well-known enemy from Dark Souls II unveils in today’s new teaser picture taken from the comic. A proof that the story written by Rob Williams and Andi Ewington will bring a new light on the DARK SOULS II universe to both hardcore fans and newcomers.
Watch DARK SOULSTM II: Into the Light cover and teasers at http://bngames.eu/ds2comic

DARK SOULS II will be launching in Europe and Australasia on March 14, 2014 on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft with the PC edition to follow shortly in 2014. To learn more about  DARK SOULS  II or to pre-order the game, visit http://www.darksoulsII.com/


To stay up-to-date with  DARK SOULS II including updates on the upcoming DARK SOULS II  Beta; join us on DARK SOULS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/darksouls.

DARK SOULS™Ⅱ & ©2013 NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. ©2011 - 2013 FromSoftware, Inc.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

12/16/2013 - Hooked on Bass Fishing now on Nintendo eShop
Hooked on Bass Fishing Now on Nintendo e-Shop  

Get 'Hooked on Bass fishing' the latest game from Mechanic Arms and Gamebridge.


Out now on Nintendo eShop for North America and Europe.

Gamebridge and Mechanic Arms are pleased to announce their DSi and 3DS compatible fishing game.

Blending a cute Japanese aesthetic with the best of fishing gameplay.

Aim for the largest catch you can by battling a variety of fish with your trusty stylus. Land your sinker on perfects spots to complete an array of challenges that will keep you coming back for more. Head to the tackle shop to upgrade your equipment and choose from different rods, lines and reels to make your task easier.

Can you catch them all?

Get all the hidden fish and let the soothing sounds and colours brighten your day! All for the low price of 4.99  / 500 Points -  let’s fish!

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12/15/2013 - Doctor Who Legacy Game Codes Giveaway
DOCTOR WHO: LEGACY GAME CODES GIVEAWAY!

While you’re waiting for the Christmas Special, why not play Doctor Who: Legacy - with FREE game codes from your local Forbidden Planet!

Doctor Who: Legacy is a free-to-play puzzle-RPG game for Android and iOS from BBC Worldwide, Tiny Rebel Games and Seed Studios. Steeped in 50 years of Whovian heritage, Doctor Who: Legacy lets you build a team of your favourite companions and relive the Doctor’s most legendary battles. Launching with the latest two series, Doctor Who: Legacy’s meticulous attention to character detail makes it a feast for the eyes for any fan. Combined with easy to learn, but hard to master mechanics, it’s the perfect way to stay part of the adventure right up to the Christmas Special and beyond.

As a big farewell to the Eleventh (or is it Twelfth?) Doctor, Forbidden Planet are giving away literally THOUSANDS of Doctor Who: Legacy in-game codes. They’ll give you Clara Oswald as a companion, along with her red dress! All you have to do is make a purchase in any one of our stores while codes last! We will give you the game code FREE with your receipt. To use the code, just download the game!

You can find our stores here:
https://forbiddenplanet.com/stores

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