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Friday, December 5, 2014
12/05/2014 - Innovative New Titles Astrosurf Now AvailableWhat happens when physics
and visual art collide in outer space? 5 December
2014, Rotterdam
Astrosurf, the new intergalactic app that gets you bobbing and weaving through the cosmos, racking
up points as you go. On your way, unlocking new spaceships keep players entertained for weeks and striving for a better High
Score.
Hailing from Rotterdam, NL, Oskar Maan and Jan Bijster of Moanbej make up the artist/physicist duo and have
launched their first app for Android and iOS devices. Together, their expertise in fine arts, physics and their passion for
games have brought about this beautiful and challenging cosmic experience. Be warned, they have taken their players seriously
and have not made the game an easy feat. Although everyone can play the game, their target group is made up of those who play
to win, are not afraid of a challenge and want to see their High Score on the international list of top players. The developers
have made sure to keep the humor in gaming by referencing fun icons from pop culture and popsicles.
The Android
launch on Nov. 13, 2014 quickly garnered international recognition and was featured in LA-based Culture Collide in their Best
Apps column: “if the pun-y name wasn’t enough, the app’s gorgeous illustrations will keep you interested
for weeks on end”. Now the iOS version is released it is time to let the world know.
https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/astrosurf/id945499257?l=en&mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Moanbej.Astrosurf
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10:10 pm pst
Thursday, December 4, 2014
12/04/2014 - Game Music Bundle offers 19 Soundtracks for Just Ten DollarsGame Music Bundle: 19 Soundtracks for Just Ten Dollars
The best
deal in game music features everything from indie favorites to epic MMORPG soundtracks just in time for the holidays San Francisco, California - December 4, 2014 - The merry team at Loudr is pleased
to present a dashing assortment of game music soundtracks in the form of Game Music Bundle 8, the latest
and greatest iteration of the world's most beloved videogame music bundle. Just in time for the holidays, there's no better
gift for the game music fan on your list than this festive collection of tunes from independent artists and games both big
and small, and it's available for two weeks only - December 4th - December 18th:
Game Music Bundle 8: 19 Soundtracks for $10As always. fans can pick up five soundtracks for only $1 or contribute
$10 to unlock the entire bundle of 19 soundtracks, a generous buffet of hundreds of songs that will keep you busy into
the new year and beyond.
A few of the many treats featured in Game Music Bundle 8 include
the frosty score to Double Fine Adventure! (Lifeformed: Immerse), the intricate atmospheres of
Gods Will Be Watching, Disasterpeace's jolly soundscapes in Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake, and the
wondrous Korean MMORPG soundtrack to Monarch: Heroes of a New Age.
The full list of albums on offer
as a part of Game Music Bundle 8 are as follows:
Level 1 (unlocked at $1)
- Gods Will Be Watching - fingerspit
- Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake - Disasterpeace
* Super Time Force - 6955 * The Sailor's
Dream (Original Soundtrack) - Jonathan Eng * Zombies - Bignic
Level
2 (unlocked at $10)
- Dreamfall
Chapters Reborn Original Soundtrack - Simon Poole
* Freedom Planet - GalaxyTrail * FTL: Advanced Edition - Ben
Prunty
- Gods Will Be Watching Alternative Soundtrack
- fingerspit
* Hack N' Slash - Paul
O'Rourke * Halfway - Gavin Harrison * Izakaya Ōmen ~MINI~ - Maxo
- Lifeformed: Immerse - Lifeformed
- Lovely Planet - Calum Bowen
* Majestic Nights - Das_Fokks * Monarch: Heroes of a New Age Original Soundtrack - Goomin
Nam * Spell Team Death Match - Bignic
- The Novelist - Kent Hudson
- Wanderlust
Adventures - Chris Christodoulou
"Since
the very beginning, our goal at Loudr has been to build technology that supports songwriters," reflects Loudr Chief Executive
Officer Chris Crawford. "We have been overwhelmed by the talent and community around video game music. Game Music
Bundle 8 places a handful of your favorites alongside each other starting at just $1, a deal we are beyond excited
to be able to offer. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!"
Grab Game Music Bundle 8 today-the
clock is ticking!
About
Loudr
Loudr is the company
that produces the Game Music Bundle and the only music licensing and distribution platform where artists can sell any recording,
from cover songs to mash-ups to original music, for no upfront expense. Powered by a team of musicians and music lovers in
San Francisco, Loudr is designed to simplify the business of music and allow creators to spend more time doing what they love.
Learn more: http://www.loudr.fm Follow Loudr on Twitter
Submitted by: E. Thomas
10:50 pm pst
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
12/03/2014 - Deep Silver Auctioning Real Life Saints Row Genki MobileDeep Silver Auctioning The Famous Saints Row the Third Real-life Genki
Mobile for "Wings For Life" Charity
Perfect replica from the game with a working T-shirt cannon is now
available for bidding on eBay
Larkspur, Calif., December 3, 2014 – Deep Silver
announced today that the Genki Mobile – a full-blown, fully customized replica of the famous Genki Mobile from the worldwide
video game hit, Saints Row the Third is now up for auction. The bidding has begun at $7,500 on eBay and will end
on December 13th, 2014. Bidders can visit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161506277416 The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Wings for Life charity, a
not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation (www.wingsforlife.com/en/).
The classic 1956 Ford F-100 pickup was used only a handful
of times as a promotional vehicle for the Saints Row franchise. It is completely restored, customized and fully street legal.
To make sure there's no mistaking it for anything but the embodiment of pure awesome, the classic truck sports a customized
fiberglass Genki head on the front, completely restored tufted faux-leather interior with an original dashboard and added
retro gauges. An easy-to-use control panel for an awe-inspiring pneumatic T-shirt cannon is built into the back of the truck.
Fans first fell in love with the sadistic Professor Genki character in Saints Row the Third, the third game
in the Saints Row series from developer Volition. Professor Genki has since become a staple in the franchise, finding new
ways to deter and undermine the Third Street Saints. His appearance in the virtual world of Steelport in Deep Silver’s
worldwide smash hit, Saints Row IV, revived his legacy in the franchise. Fans will be able to once more get a glimpse
of the notorious antagonist in the upcoming Saints Row Re-Elected, out in North America on January 20th. All Genki
Mobile auction proceeds will be donated to Wings for Life.
The Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation finances
cutting edge research and clinical trials around the globe in order to find a cure for paraplegia. By means of donations,
Wings for Life supports promising research projects which focus on healing the injured spinal cord. By now it is no longer
a question “if” a cure can be found but rather “when” this will happen.
“Advancement
in spinal cord research is largely based on private initiatives like Wings for Life. Since we depend on donations, we are
very grateful for any help we can get. Generous supporters like Deep Silver enable us to keep doing a good job,” said
Anita Gerhardter, CEO Wings for Life.
The full specs of the truck are available at the eBay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161506277416.
For more information about Deep Silver and its games, please
visit www.deepsilver.com.
Submitted by: E. Thomas
4:21 pm pst
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
12/02/2014 - Maximum Games Announces PlayStation Experience LineupMaximum Games Announces
PlayStation® Experience Lineup December 2, 2014 - (Walnut Creek, CA) - Maximum Games has announced their plans for “PlayStation®
Experience,” including playable demos of the company’s 2015 lineup, extra special appearances, and fan giveaways.
The action takes place December 6th and 7th at Booth #115 at The Sands Expo Convention Center in Las
Vegas.
The unprecedented industry event promises to be a massive convergence of developers, publishers, and the
consumers who are eagerly awaiting their latest and greatest. Front and center at “PlayStation Experience” will
be Maximum Games, showing off three new titles scheduled to release in early 2015 including:
Rugby 15
Developed by HB Studios, the first next-gen rugby game features amazing realism with
true-to-life, technical moves and sophisticated AI behavior, real commentary from professional sportscasters, and official
licenses for the most prestigious teams in the world. Play with the best leagues including Aviva Premiership Rugby, Pro 12,
TOP 14, and Pro D2 in a brutal battle for the win.
Motorcycle Club
Fully customizable
in all aspects, Motorcycle Club is a unique multiplayer experience, allowing players choice of 22 licensed motorbikes from
Kawasaki, BMW, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, and KTM. Choose your riders, emblems, helmets and more to create your exclusive club,
then switch between bikes while racing to maximize track performance and truly master each course.
Farming
Simulator 15
The best-selling franchise returns to consoles early next year with a fleet of new vehicles,
all-new machines and tools, a brand new rich and detailed environment, new missions, and an exciting new trade…logging!
Create the ultimate farm using licensed tractors, chainsaws, and more to prepare your land, sow crops, harvest, and sell your
bounty.
“This show is all about big reveals, tons of freebies, and unexpected surprises,” said Luke
Shelnutt, Producer at Maximum Games. Indeed, the company has teased a special appearance complete with an autograph signing
session, loads of swag, and a social media sweepstakes to accompany the sneak peek at their upcoming titles.
Stop
by Booth #115 to take part in the excitement December 6th and 7th at “PlayStation Experience”
in Las Vegas. For more information about Maximum Games, visit www.maximumgames.com. For more information about “PlayStation Experience,” visit
http://www.playstation.com/en-us/campaigns/2014/playstation-experience/.
“PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc.
About Maximum Games Maximum Games is committed to providing quality entertainment
for the gamer in everyone. Our mission is to give all people, regardless of age or interest, a solid gaming experience. We
deliver premier, cross-generational console and digital titles around the world, pushing our creative limits to foster innovation
in video game entertainment. For more information, please visit http://www.maximumgames.com.
Submitted by: E. Thomas
4:05 pm pst
Monday, December 1, 2014
12/01/2014 - Cinemaware announce It Came From the Desert Extended Cut Cinemaware announce Release
of new Mega Drive/Genesis game It´s never
too late: 24 years after its original planned release, “It Came From the Desert™: The Action Game –
Extended Cut” finally arrives for the original Sega Mega Drive/Genesis platform!!!
Yes, that’s
correct! No, you don’t have to re-read that sentence! It´s a real, physical release only available for Sega Genesis/Megadrive
fans! Cinemaware is proud to be collaborating together with the experts at WaterMelon (who were responsible for the great
title PierSolar™) to bring you this nearly-lost cult classic! This limited-edition version will include:
·Case with slipcover ·Manual ·Cartridge (yes, a real cartridge!) ·Mini-poster
Over 10 years ago, we released the original game’s ROM as a free download for emulation fans. However, in “It
Came From the Desert: The Action Game – Extended Cut”, brand-new in-game material will also now be featured
in this exclusive, limited-edition version:
·New intro-sequence ·New cutscenes ·New
ending sequence ·Additional gameplay elements
“It Came From the Desert: The Action Game –
Extended Cut” is the action-based offshoot to the award-winning Amiga classic “It Came From the Desert”.
You play the role of a young hero that picks up different kinds of weapons to save his girlfriend and his hometown of Lizard
Breath, which is again the setting of a mysterious giant ant invasion years after the events of the original game.
Pre-Order is planned for early 2015 and you can register for our newsletter at http://desert.cinemaware.com to be the first one to know about further updates and when pre-ordering
starts. This is an unique opportunity for all retro and Sega Genesis/Megadrive collectors and It Came From the Desert
fans – don’t miss it!
Finally, please have a look at our ongoing Kickstarter campaign for “Rocket
Ranger Reloeaded”, a brand-new, stunning action-adventure game that brings back Cinemaware’s hero with the rocket
pack! This week will see the release of an amazing playable demo! Please contact sven@cinemaware.com for a preview version.!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/850516062/rocket-ranger-reloaded
About Cinemaware: Originally founded in
1985, Cinemaware became an influential and innovative force in interactive entertainment across multiple platforms of computers,
consoles and mobile devices. Our titles are rooted in classic movie genres and pop-culture, and are renowned for their Hollywood-caliber
presentation, immersive storytelling and innovative gameplay mechanics.
Cinemaware, It Came From the Desert
and Rocket Ranger are trademarks of Cinemaware. All rights reserved.
About WaterMelon: WaterMelon
has a unique history of passion and vision that differentiates itself from many other game companies. Their first project
was to develop and distribute Pier Solar and the Great Architects, an epic game for Mega Drive that both marked the 20th anniversary
of this platform.
WaterMelon’s true passion and goal remains consistent. It is “Making quality
and fun games for the game lovers.".
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by: E. Thomas
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