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Saturday, January 24, 2015
01/24/2015 - Space Shmup Super Galaxy Squadron Now AvailableSpace Shmup Hotness: It's Super Galaxy Squadron and it's out now
Super
Galaxy Squadron is a space shmup that is NOT a bullet hell and it is NOT hardcore unless you choose for it to be hardcore,
so you won't be dying and getting shamed at the arcade by the big kids (jerks!). It's got 14 playable ships and 6 stages with unique enemies and bosses with a kickin' rad old school soundtrack by
Random Encounter. There's also Endless Mode and full controller
support so you can get your gamepad on and play forever. AND
it's only $7.99 with a 15% launch week discount and all proceeds are going to Child's Play. There's no excuse not to play this unless you just hate good things. But if you remain skeptical, it's also playable at PAX South and MAGFest this weekend, come get some. Steam Page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860 Trailer: http://youtu.be/Jm99fBxM5x4 Review copies are available now, just request/threaten to sue Dave
Oshry at suedaveoshry@gmail.com. Pertinent
Details Developer: Psyche Studios Publisher: New Blood Interactive Genre: Space Shmup Platform:
PC Price: $7.99 Release Date: Out now
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Friday, January 23, 2015
01/23/2015 - Payday 2 DLC Packs Now Available on SteamStarbreeze AB : PAYDAY
2 DLC's "The Bomb Heists" and "Dragan Character Pack" now available on Steam
Starbreeze AB, one of Sweden's leading independent game developers, today
announced that DLC pack no. 15 and 16 for PAYDAY 2, titled "The Bomb Heists" and "Dragan Character Pack",
successfully launched on Steam on 22 January. The DLC packs are available for purchase at $ 6,99 (6,99€/£4.99)
and $ 4.99 (4,99€/£3.99) respectively on PC through Steam and other digital distribution channels. The DLC's feature:
The Bomb Heists
- A new contact,
called the Butcher, brought to life by actress Mira Furlan (LOST, Babylon 5)
- Two all-new heist where you steal a bomb from a police protected train or a ship
- Pre-planning; plan the Bomb heists beforehand so you can perform the perfect crime
- Four new masks, materials and patterns
- The LEO pistol,
a new secondary weapon with accompanying weapon modifications
Dragan Character Pack
- A
new crew member called Dragan, the first Croatian member of the PAYDAY gang
- The new Lion's Roar Assault Rifle with accompanying weapon modifications
- Dragan's own personal Cleaver melee weapon
- Dragan's
mask that everyone identifies him with
- A new perk deck called
the Infiltrator, focusing on using the environment to gain an upper hand
"This release is very exciting for us at Starbreeze; for the first time ever, an external partner has created
the DLC. Lion Game Lion have made a fantastic job and we look forward to working together again. As for the DLC's themselves,
we introduce a Croatian character called Dragan to the PAYDAY gang, portrayed by Dragomir Mršic. He is cruel, brutal
and utterly ruthless. We are also proud to present Mira Furlan as our latest contact named the Butcher. She tasks the PAYDAY
gang to perform two new Bomb heists for an explosive reward." said Bo Andersson Klint, CEO, Starbreeze AB.
"Finishing
our first DLC packages for PAYDAY 2 with Starbreeze as our publisher marks an historic achievement for us as a studio. For
me personally, having been part of OVERKILL before I started Lion Game Lion, this is a very special day. Having the type of
developer-publisher relationship we have is very unique. We look forward to continue working with Starbreeze Studios."
said Nikica Petrusic President, Lion Game Lion
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Thursday, January 22, 2015
01/22/2015 - Mad Catz Announces Price Cut for MOJOMad Catz® Unleashes
The Power of Android® Gaming On Your HDTV With New Lower Price For M.O.J.O.
TM Micro-ConsoleTM For AndroidTM Mobile Gaming Made Massively Affordable – Now Only $149.99
San Diego – January 22, 2015 –
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today a new lower price point for its M.O.J.O.
™ Micro-Console for Android™. Starting today, M.O.J.O.
will retail across North America for an MSRP of just $149.99 with similar price adjustments taking place across all leading
territories.
The most versatile micro-console for Android available, Mad Catz’ feature-rich M.O.J.O.
is the ideal all-in-one gaming and media center for today’s mobile-connected lifestyle. Offering the deepest
catalog of content available, the M.O.J.O. delivers high performance gaming, streaming, movies and
more. Built on the open standard Android operating system, gamers have instant access to content via Google Play ™
and other digital store fronts of their choice, providing a nearly endless selection of gaming, movies and apps. With
full access to hundreds of OUYA® games, OnLive® cloud gaming service and the Limelight PC Streaming
App, the M.O.J.O. also allows gamers to stream and play a broadening array of AAA quality titles.
Representing remarkable value for money, the M.O.J.O. is powerful enough to handle with
ease even the most demanding Android games and streaming content, enabling users to bring all of their favorite Android content
into the living room in full HD quality, with the ability to output content in 4K native resolution to take advantage of the
latest generation of UHD TV’s.
Packaged complete with Mad Catz’ Bluetooth 4.0 enabled C.T.R.L.
R Mobile Gamepad, HDMI cable, and Male-to-Male USB 2.0 cable for easy rooting – the M.O.J.O.
delivers high definition Android gaming right out of the box. Fully compatible with Mad Catz’ GameSmart
suite of mobile accessories, the M.O.J.O. enables users to expand their experience with Bluetooth
enabled keyboards, mice and headsets.
“As a pioneer in mobile gaming, Mad Catz’ M.O.J.O.
is leading the charge in the growing micro-console for Android market with the deepest catalog of content available today.
CES 2015 saw the introduction of several new micro-consoles, a move which we believe validates our strategic focus in mobile
gaming, while helping to grow the category as a whole,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “Benefiting from a full ecosystem of compatible GameSmart mobile
products, the M.O.J.O. is adaptable to almost any task, and with a new high-value price-point and
expansive suite of applications already available, we look forward to growing M.O.J.O.’s installed
base in 2015.”
For additional information and to order your own M.O.J.O. please
visit: www.madcatz.com/mojo/Learn more facts about M.O.J.O. at http://madcatz.com/mobile-gaming-made-massively-affordable-mojoSubmitted by: E. Thomas
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
01/21/2015 - Nightmare Defender Now Available on Google PlayPokemon meets tower defense
- Nightmare Defender available on Google Play
Smash away hordes of monsters with your bow, train your guards to help you stand a chance.
Hamburg, Germany – Nightmare Defender released for Android. Nightmare Defender is a tower defense
game that brings elements of pet training games like Pokemon into this genre. Besides your bow and magic which you use to
defend yourself against waves of monsters, you have to take care of guards which in return will take care of you and be the
weapon that you need in an endless war. Nightmare Defender is for all the tower defense fans who like to slaughter endless
waves of monsters but also want fresh ideas and experiences.
The basic principles of the game are simple. Your
main weapon to defend yourself is your bow. There are 15 attributes that you can put experience points into to increase all
kinds of skills, including the strength of the bow, your castels defense or even things like a chance to be reanimated when
you die. Besides that the player has access to 9 different kinds of magic, which are also upgradeable and are getting stronger
the higher your magic skills get. The fresh aspect for this kind of game are the guards. Guards are creatures that you can
share your experience points and your gold with. In return, they will defend you with their life and grow stronger. Guards
also have upgradeable attributes, like strength, stamina or courage, which make them more powerful and change their behaviour.
E.g. a higher courage for the dog guard will make it more confident, which will result in higher attack rates. When guards
reach a certain level, they evolve. The game offers altogether 12 different forms the guards can evolve into.
Pricing:
free
OS: Android 3.2+
Where: Google Play
Available now!
Please visit djantel-ware.com/nightmare-defender
for more information.
Nightmare Defender was developed by DJantel Ware, an indie game studio from Germany.
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
01/21/2015 - Nintendo Debuts New 3DS XL During PAX SouthNINTENDO DEBUTS NEW NINTENDO 3DS XL DURING PAX SOUTH
New Nintendo 3DS XL provides a number of new enhancements designed to offer the smoothest
and most engrossing portable gaming experience possible. The system features a wider range of controls with the addition of
a C Stick and ZL/ZR buttons, beautifully enhanced super-stable 3D via face-tracking technology and built-in NFC functionality
that allows for communication with amiibo figures. The system also has faster processing power than the Nintendo 3DS system,
which allows some software to start up faster. The increase in CPU power also allows improved download speeds and smoother
transitions when switching between software and when using Miiverse. (Download speeds may vary depending on Internet connections.)
PAX South runs for three days, and fans of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask definitely
know the importance of a 72-hour timeline within the game. To celebrate the upcoming launch of The Legend of Zelda:
Majora’s Mask 3D on Feb. 13, Nintendo is hosting a “72-Hour Mask Challenge,” which asks fans to
create their own personalized masks. For more details, stay tuned to the Nintendo of America Twitter account (@NintendoAmerica).
In addition to playing New Nintendo 3DS XL and many fun games, visitors to the Nintendo booth (#1234) at PAX South
will have the opportunity to take photos with a real-life replica of the Majora’s Mask and receive paper versions to
wear around the convention (while supplies last). Fans that come dressed in costumes inspired by The Legend of Zelda will
be able to bypass lines to get hands-on time with The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D.
Nintendo
3DS games scheduled to be shown include:
•The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D from Nintendo
•Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate from Capcom
•Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS from Nintendo
Submitted by: E. Thomas
Monday, January 19, 2015
01/19/2015 - Gun Puzzler Magnetic to Debut at PAX SouthTHERE IS ALWAYS A WAY OUT: GUN-PUZZLER MAGNETIC ANNOUNCED, WILL DEBUT AT
PAX SOUTH
Austin,
Texas – January 19, 2015 – The Penny Arcade Expo South this weekend sees the debut of a new breed of
puzzler from Guru Games, Magnetic: Cage Closed. Magnetic: Cage Closed will be published by Gambitious Digital
Entertainment, who will be hosted by their indie brethren at Devolver Digital in booth 1243.
Set to launch
this March, Magnetic drops players into the role of a prisoner serving time for past crimes in a vast, ever-changing prison
with chambers that shift in random patterns. The players are given a special magnetic gun, and are urged on by a sadistic
warden controlling the complex. By manipulating and mastering magnetic forces, they must find a way out – but no choice
is without consequence in Facility 7, where each chamber offers a unique challenge ranging from classic puzzles to moral choices.
With countless puzzles to solve and a branching storyline, no playthrough is ever the same in Magnetic. For
those of you lucky enough to find yourselves in Austin, the graphically spectacular title will be playable on the show floor
at PAX South all weekend.
Find out more at http://gurugames.se/.
Read more about Gambitious Digital Entertainment's Indie Publishing
at http://www.gambitious.comKey Info Submitted by: E. Thomas
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