Notch refuses Windows 8 certification

September 28th, 2012, 01:30 Posted By: wraggster

Minecraft developer would rather 'the game not run on Windows 8 at all than play along'

Marcus 'Notch' Persson has refused to have Minecraft certified for Windows 8 due to concerns about the openness of the new operating system.
Windows 8 is highly anticipated in many circles as the first truly multi-platform operating system, but some call the measures adopted by Microsoft to ensure compatibilty between desktops and tablets draconian.

Persson has long been an advocate of more open platforms, refusing even to place Minecraft on Steam due to his fears about a single vendor controlling the PC space.
It comes as little surprise then that he has refused the certification neccessary to list Minecraft on the Windows 8 store.
"Got an email from microsoft, wanting to help "certify" minecraft for win 8," Persson told his Twitter followers.

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Nvidia: Developers are no longer just thinking of consoles

September 28th, 2012, 01:29 Posted By: wraggster

PCR speaks to Nvidia's director of GeForce gaming Jason Paul about the resurgence in PC gaming.
Hardware lives in a chicken and egg relationship with content. Without software, there’s nothing to show off things like new graphics cards. And without new graphics cards, there’s no reason to produce new software.
Execs at Nvidia, then, must be punching the air: earlier this year it released the first of its line of Kepler next-gen graphics cards, such as the GTX 680 and GT 640M, and the timing was perfect. As developers turn their attentions away from ageing consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, some of the biggest hits in games are either PC-only, or PC-first in their development.
“Developers are no longer just thinking of console and porting to PC,” explains Nvidia’s Jason Paul. “They are developing for the PC as a platform and taking advantage of PC-only tech that will really shape the experience. And that is helping to encourage gamers to switch from console to PC to get the full experience.
“You’re seeing developers more readily build in DirectX11 support, 3D, multi-monitor support, and hi-res texture elements, just to make PC gaming superior to console. Even the games that are typically console-first, like Max Payne 3, the publisher is investing in making the PC version better because they understand how far ahead PC is in terms of technology.”
THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR PC
It really has been a ripe time for quality games on PC, says Paul. Nvidia has seen first-hand how games like Mass Effect 3, SWTOR, Diablo III and event recent releases like The Secret World have pushed high-end PC games back to the top of the agenda for gamers and retailers.
Rich pickings lie ahead, too. Call of Duty Black Ops 2, World of Warcraft expansion Mists of Pandaria, Far Cry 3, Assassin’s Creed III, MechWarrior Online and Hawken are all hitting PC with advanced DirectX11 functions that won’t be found on console and need a good card to run.
And, even further into the future, developers have been using Nvidia technology to shape the games of tomorrow. Stand-out titles at this summer’s E3 games expo in Los Angeles, such as Star Wars 1313, Watch Dogs and other next-gen tech demos, were even showcased using a GTX 680.
“A lot of the big demos were running on 680s as they wanted to put the best foot forward to show what the next-generation of gaming would look like,” says Paul.
It helps that all the big hot genres in core games right now are also a good fit for PC. And that we are at the point in the games life cycle where PC is leading the way as consoles stagnate before their successors arrive.
Plus, Paul points out, even those making the tools to produce new games – such the team behind the ubiquitous Unreal Engine – are using Nvidia technology as its base.
“The big step is that the tools continue to get better in terms of games development. Unreal Engine 4, for instance, was shown running on 680s at E3, and natively uses advanced functions like Direct X11 or Nvidia PhysX from the off.”
“Today it’s very clear that PC is leading the way in games - early in a console lifecycle there’s some debate about that, but today even when a game is multiplatform it leads the way on PC,” asserts Paul.
And while dedicated games consoles and PC games hardware are also locked in their own symbiotic relationship, it’s arguable that with new hardware like the Kepler architecture and low-end games successes like Facebook or free-to-play games, PC has a bigger edge than ever over other platforms.
“I’m sure when the new consoles come out they will innovate – although often a console’s innovation is in areas to do with interface or online,” says Paul. “And even then, after that early bump in performance, PC keeps growing and widens the gap a bit.
“It’s been the classic lifecycle.” But maybe the cycle is starting to be broken...

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Drip Drip Is To Be Released On Desura For PC And Mac

September 28th, 2012, 01:14 Posted By: wraggster

The PC and Mac versions of Drip Drip by Imminent Games will be available for purchase at Desura on October 2, 2012

Drip Drip is a casual strategy game that has a classic 2D feel with RTS inspired point and click controls.

A severe storm has brought in devastating weather conditions to the cities of the USA and many buildings standing in the intense storm’s destructive path are in dire need of assistance. Water dripping everywhere threatens to flood the basements and cause excessive water damage that will collapse the buildings.

The player is an elite drip collector and manages the Disaster Response Team. With a team of tools and their water collecting and building fixing skills, the player will travel across the USA and visit 24 exciting cities on their mission to ensure the safety of each building. From inside small houses to towering skyscrapers, containers like pans, buckets, and barrels will have to be moved around the floors to catch the dripping water and then be emptied to save the buildings from extreme damage, flooding, and destruction. The water dumped out of windows will earn the player money so other containers and tools can be bought to keep the buildings standing while they withstand a constant barrage of pouring rain and never-ending threats like the UFO, Ghost, Witch Doctor, and Lightning Bolts during each storm cycle.

• 24 unique buildings - Travel from Mansions to Apartment Slums to Towering Skyscrapers, each with varying heights and increased difficulty.
• 10 different containers and tools that can be leveled up to Super Power abilities.
• Avoid threats like the UFO, Ghost, Witch Doctor, and Lightning Bolts.
• Real time water drop and puddle simulation, and real time weather effects.
• 44 Achievements to unlock!

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Star Supremacy Content Expansion and Giveaway Now Live!

September 28th, 2012, 01:12 Posted By: wraggster

Barbily Games is happy to announce the launch of their biggest ever content expansion. The expansion comes with a free premium gift pack giveaway for both new and currently existing players. Read more about the giveaway, expansion, in-game events, and prizes on the giveaway expansion event forum thread.

You can view a list of updates that have been put into the game here.

Star Supremacy is the leading and most popular browser-based sci-fi strategy MMORTS developed and published by Barbily Games.

If you have an idea for an event in the game or community, give Barbily your thoughts here. For those who have a facebook, Star Supremacy now has a facebook game application that you can play athttp://apps.facebook.com/ssupremacy

For more information, please visit our official website athttp://www.ssupremacy.com or follow us on Twitter athttps://twitter.com/Star_Supremacy and Facebook,http://www.facebook.com/StarSupremacy.

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BlooBuzz Launches Pyramid Rising 2

September 28th, 2012, 01:09 Posted By: wraggster

After releasing its successful videogame Timebuilders: Pyramid Rising, BlooBuzz is proud to launch the next episode of this adventure. Pyramid Rising 2 is now available on the famous gaming portal Big Fish Games at http://www.bigfishgames.com/download-games/19063/time-builders-pyramid-rising-2/.
“Expectations were high on September 1st, and after only three days it reached the top rankings for each category in which it was available,” said Eric Trudel, President of BlooBuzz. This new installment of the Timebuilders series leads players back into ancient Egypt, with familiar faces such as great Pharaoh Touti and all the characters appearing in the original Pyramid Rising. Pyramid Rising 2 retains familiar features as well, including its simplicity of use and an almost hypnotic tempo. The team has also added new and fun challenges.
The Timebuilders series: a successful franchise
The first two games of the Timebuilders series: Caveman’s Prophecy and Pyramid Rising, have been sold in 120 countries and translated into eight languages, with a total of more than three million downloads.
“With the Timebuilders series, we created very entertaining and appreciated games,” says Trudel. “The challenge is about building cities that are increasingly more complex and also to construct fabulous pyramids. Each level is a puzzle but there are several ways to complete it, which is what makes it fun,” he adds. Check the BlooBuzz website (www.bloobuzz.com) to learn about all the successful games that have been developed by the company.

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Help Fishing Cactus produce their next two games

September 28th, 2012, 01:06 Posted By: wraggster

Fishing Cactus, the prolific indie developer behind titles like million-seller Shift and upcoming Creatures 4, today revealed that it will let its fans and the gaming community at largedecide the fate of its next two video game titles. As of today, one project code-named Eyeball Invaders is listed on Steam Greenlight waiting for people's votes to materialize, while Piratoons is featured on the brand new crowdfunding platform Gambitious.

The pitch for Piratoons on Gambitious reads as follows:

«Steer your ship along the tropical coastlines, upgrade it with new powerful and magical artifacts, recruit the most greedy pirate crew and engage in exciting real-time Match-3 battles to prove your skills and gather hefty amounts of doubloons! Set sail for the search of the legendary Pelican Tooth, meet a great cast of wacky cartoon pirates, trade extraordinary goods, capture, protect and build harbors. Piratoons lets you experience the warmth of the Caribbean Sea, its lush colors, seducing rhythms and extraordinary stories.»

Eyeball Invaders is a free to play fast-paced multi-player action game forPC, Mac and Linux in which each player takes control of one of many different eyeball-like characters and jumps his way through 5 wonderful environmentsand 50 tricky levels. Eyeball Invaders have landed on a mysterious planetand they need to get as many energy orbs as they can to build themselves anew spaceship. Only one tiny problem: there’s not enough room on the replacement shuttle for all of them. Let the massacre begins, cause in the end, only one will survive and go home!

The game will allow for eight-player brawling madness over 5 hectic playing modes. Those who want Fishing Cactus to prioritize resources in favor of this project can vote for it over at Steam Greenlight.

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Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy launches today on Steam

September 28th, 2012, 01:04 Posted By: wraggster

The brilliant Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy launches on Steam and Playism from 6:00pm BST this evening.

Half Minute Hero is a love letter to 8 bit adventures, fusing old-school visuals with a modern-day twist. In each level, a Dark Lord discovers a new way to destroy our Hero's world; he must solve a series of puzzles and level-up enough to defeat the massive end-of-level boss. In 30 seconds. Every time.

Of course, there are certain mechanics to extend our Hero's lifespan. Worshiping the Goddess of Time at certain locations - for a fee, of course - can replenish the clock, but only up to a maximum of 30 seconds. Levelling up - the old RPG staple, though this time possible every few seconds - allows our Hero to plough through combat more quickly - but only when the legend "You > Evil" appears does he stand a realistic chance of defeating the level's Dark Lord.

Half Minute Hero has previously wowed players on PSP and Xbox 360, but HMHSMNCUB is the definitive version, featuring games modes from every previous version, including Hero 300 - the challenging 300 second final chapter from the Xbox 360 version, as well as the exciting Knight 30, Hero 30, and Evil Lord 30 game modes from the PSP.

The game will be available from 6:00pm BST – and those following @HalfMinuteHero or on halfminutehero.com will have the opportunity to grab codes in the 30 seconds immediately following release. Those who aren’t lucky enough to bag a code will have additional opportunities the following day – at 12:00pm BST and 6:00pm BST.

Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy will be available for £9.99 from Steam and Playism from 6:00pm

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Tamer Saga Releases Tons of Updates

September 28th, 2012, 01:03 Posted By: wraggster

PopPace team was very glad to announce that the new Personal Mount system has been formally added into Tamer Saga this week. In addition, the development team behind Tamer Saga also brought tons of updates and game adjustments at the same time. More details are as follows.

Game Updates
A. Personal Mount System: The new mount system allows players to obtain a mount, except from the divination system or a guild’s paddock. Players can also enhance and upgrade their personal mounts to receive better permanent attribute bonuses.
B. New Event System: It allows players to directly view all available in-game events and claim event rewards after they meet the detailed requirements.
C. Updated VIP Interface: Different level VIPs are able to directly claim the corresponding gift pack to obtain Demon's Treasure Boxes, Prestige and Gold from VIP Interface. Higher level VIPs will obtain more abundant rewards.
D. When players view others’ character interface, they are able to click the “Track” button and be teleported to the target character’s location.

Bugs Fixed and Game Adjustments
A. An icon “New” will be displayed on the Event Interface if qualified players haven’t claimed their event rewards.
B. Some appointed items are able to be used in batch.
C. An icon “Extract Gold” has been added on the main game interface.
D. The number of the following pets will be correctly displayed.
E. The Arena’s battle report will be completely displayed even though a player has a long name.
F. The guild mounts’ description has been modified.

PopPace team is pulling out all stops to add more attractive, interesting systems into the game. Join Tamer Saga now to experience brand new systems by yourself. Visit http://www.poppace.com/ to learn more about PopPace and visit https://tsapp.poppace.com/hd.php to enjoy Tamer Saga in HD version.

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ChangYou LAUNCHES Dragon Oath: Soul of the Sphinx TODAY

September 28th, 2012, 00:49 Posted By: wraggster

ChangYou.com (US) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ChangYou.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: CYOU) and a leading publisher of online interactive entertainment, today released Dragon Oath: Soul of the Sphinx, the third expansion to its popular flagship game . The new content update introduces an all-new character class, new maps and instances, increased level cap, and much more.

"Dragon Oath remains one of the most popular free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing games in the world," said David Markowitz, Producer at ChangYou.com (US), Inc. "We're pleased to be presenting this extensive update to the players, and we're sure they will be delighted with the new content and enhancements that bring lots of new challenges and excitement to the game."

Soul of Sphinx unveils an all-new playable character, the Sphinx, completing the ten class line-up in the Dragon Oath universe. The Sphinx offers players an intriguing new choice of character with special abilities in close combat and powerful lightning attacks that make it a welcome addition to any adventurous party.

In addition to the introduction of the Sphinx, the expansion offers a wide variety of new content including new maps and instances for players to explore as they progress to the newly increased level cap. The new Social System enhances communications amongst players via updated team matchmaking and chat features. Other updates include new mounts, the addition of equipment to boost pet attributes, and the ability to exchange Tokens with other players in the Token Market.

For more information about Dragon Oath: Soul of the Sphinx or to join theDragon Oath community, please visit the game's official website athttp://www.dragonoath.com

The Dragon Oath: Soul of the Sphinx trailer may be viewed athttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdonwSzFNGI

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Fashion week begins in party game Audition

September 28th, 2012, 00:43 Posted By: wraggster

Fashion week is just beginning in the free-to-play dancing and party game Audition, bringing with it a new mode where players get to be detectives. New items and songs courtesy of the cooperation agreement with Embassy of Music complete the update and provide eager collectors with a fresh supply.

During fashion week, players need to investigate a crime in Audition town: A thief has stolen all the designer clothing for the upcoming fashion show. In order to apprehend the culprit, clever dancers must discover a total of ten clues that appear in the new Fashion Week dance mode. Only those players who achieve a perfect result for their step sequences will be able to decipher the clues and gain bonus points. As a reward for the dancers' investigative efforts, an avatar set and other items await.

Moreover, the Audition song list includes three new titles courtesy of our cooperation with Embassy of Music. Junior Caldera's "Rockin‘ To The Beat", Yves Larock's "Rise Up", and "All My Friends" by Tommy Trash & Tom Piper feat. Mr. Wilson are now available to select.

Players can also look forward to 60 new items in keeping with the fashion week theme, enabling them to dress up their characters in style with the latest fashions.

For more information about Audition please visit www.audition.alalplaya.net

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Hi-Rez Studios and MANOWAR Announce Collaboration for Online Game SMITE

September 28th, 2012, 00:41 Posted By: wraggster

Hi-Rez Studios, independent developer of AAA free-to-play online games and MANOWAR, the band known worldwide for mythology-themed lyrics and an epic heavy metal sound, today confirmed their collaboration around the game SMITE. A new SMITE video was released featuring god vs. god gameplay footage set to the popular MANOWAR song, The Sons of Odin. ()

“MANOWAR has a rich history in fantasy and mythology”, says Hi-Rez Chief Operating Officer Todd Harris. “We shared our vision for SMITE and decided to start with The Sons of Odin track with more music to come, including original compositions by Joey DeMaio and MANOWAR.”

The online game SMITE began Closed Beta testing in June and has already surpassed 500,000 player downloads within the first three months.

MANOWAR, the world record holder for both loudest and longest live heavy metal performances, has sold over nine million records to date and boasts a passionate fan-base known as the “Army of the Immortals” and "Manowarriors".

"We are very excited about this collaboration" said MANOWAR founder and bassist, composer and producer Joey DeMaio. "Metal fans and gamers have a lot in common and SMITE in particular totally connects with our music. We are looking forward to uniting SMITE gamers and Manowarriors all over the world."

The game SMITE is currently in Beta and will release in Q1 2013. Within SMITE, players choose from a selection of gods, join session based 5 versus 5 arena combat, and use custom powers and team tactics against other players and minions. SMITE is free-to-play and is a digital download for the PC. Players interested in joining the SMITE Closed Beta can register for an invitation at http://www.smitegame.com

MANOWAR will kick off leg 1 of The Lord Of Steel World Tour with first dates in Europe and the US in October and November 2012 celebrating their newest studio album "The Lord of Steel" (digital release on October 9, physical on October 19). To pre-order the album visit http://bit.ly/OS39zw

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Dk online’s pve highlights a dazzling world and multitudes of monsters

September 28th, 2012, 00:35 Posted By: wraggster

There’s never a shortage of wonders to behold in the world of Litos! Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today highlighted the PvE (player vs. environment) features in DK Online, its eagerly-awaited medieval MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game).

At the core of a great PvE experience lies the excitement of exploring new and wondrous environments. Litos will be sure to enthrall players with its many gorgeous areas and staggering scope of bustling cities and castles, all with their own unique architecture and structures. Players will journey though diverse lands ranging from the magnificent floating towers of the capital city of Ledise to the Arabian-inspired palm trees and sandy surroundings that make up the desert city of Emtlant.

Within those cities, players will be hard at work crafting and upgrading the gear necessary for their adventures. The crafting system in DK Online is integral to PvE success. Much of the best armor and weapons will only be obtained by players’ own crafting skills, creating a robust economy as players trade materials and the highly sought-after gear that they produce. Desirable gear may then in turn be greatly customized with hundreds of unique runes that augment equipment.

Of course, powerful gear would be meaningless without plenty of wicked monsters on which to use it. DK Online’s wide variety of monster species, each accented by highly detailed models and animations, will have players consistently eager to see what’s around the next corner. From slobbering, sharp-toothed living mushrooms to imposing Spectral Knights to fearsome bosses like the Succubus Queen Inaferus, every environment is home to interesting and creative monster designs.

DK Online will be free to download, and like all Aeria Games titles, will be free-to-play. Players can sign up for closed beta now athttp://dkonline.aeriagames.com.

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PlayJam Adds Support For Native Games on TV in Tie-Up With Marmalade

September 28th, 2012, 00:32 Posted By: wraggster

From November this year, developers using the Marmalade SDK to create native games in C++ for Smart TV will be able to call on PlayJam's suite of APIs to add a number of in-game features specifically designed to enhance, cross-promote and monetize content on TV.

The PlayJam Platform will power a full range of global billing options including both account and mobile-based transactions as well as various social features designed to drive revenue and customer loyalty such as prize-based tournaments, recommendations and leaderboards.

"The combination of Marmalade's cross platform SDK with PlayJam's suite of smart TV publishing tools will result in a powerful ecosystem for developers looking to address what is set to become one of the most exciting games platforms to have emerged in the last ten years." says Charles Tigges, CCO PlayJam. "This agreement will see a range of high performance, native games coming to the PlayJam Games Network, increasing choice for millions of Smart TV owners worldwide."

Tony Waters, Head of Marmalade SDK added "It's very exciting that PlayJam will be joining our growing number of partners that are enabling developers to create engaging content for Smart TV's via the Marmalade SDK. Consumers increasingly expect to see their favourite apps and games available on any platform they use. This partnership provides an essential ability for developers to create genuinely cross-platform apps and games and maximise their revenue potential. We are excited to see what our Marmalade developer community will create using the powerful PlayJam toolset".

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District 187: Sin Streets Unveils Open Beta Date As Netmarble.com Exceeds 1 Million P

September 28th, 2012, 00:28 Posted By: wraggster

CJ Games Global (www.netmarble.com), today announced the open beta date for its anticipated, free-to-play, first-person shooter, District 187: Sin Streets, Tuesday, October 9. The open beta will include major updates, introducing new maps, new weapons and more!

In addition, District 187’s popularity has driven the Netmarble portal, to well over 1 million registered players! To celebrate, players can now enter District 187: Sin Streets without a beta key.

“We’ve been floored by the overwhelming turnout for closed beta,” said producer Jon-Enée Merriex. “The servers have held up under the pressure and we’re ready to take it to the next level prior to Open Beta on October 9^th!”

CJ Games Global is also hosting a ‘Play & Win’ Event this weekend, with the grand prize being an Alienware^TM M14x gaming laptop! Today through Sunday, September 30, players who login and play District 187 for at least one hour will be automatically entered for a chance to win.

Prizes for the Play & Win event this weekend (September 27^th – September 30^th) include:

Grand Prize: Alienware^TM M14x gaming laptop [~$1099 value]
2nd Place: Gaming Set (Keyboard, Headset, Mouse) [~$450 value]
3rd Place: District 187 Gear Pack (includes exclusive T-Shirt and more!) [~$50 value]

How to enter District 187: Sin Streets Play & Win giveaway
· Visit www.district187.com and login or sign up for a freewww.netmarble.com account.
· Download the District 187: Sin Streets client.
· Login and play District 187: Sin Streets for at least one hour every day this weekend.

The Play & Win event is void where prohibited. No purchase is necessary. Only eligible players 18 or older who reside in the United States may win physical prizes. Chance to win the Grand and 2^nd Place prizes are 1:600,000. The chance to win the 3^rd Place prize is 1:200,000. Winner is responsible for all taxes. Only one entry per day is allowed. Players may enter more than once during the weekend. Alienware and the Alienware logo are registered trademarks and trademarks of Alienware Corporation.

District 187: Sin Streets screenshots and videos can be viewed here:
www.district187.com

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Alert! Dwarves Names Needed Urgently!

September 28th, 2012, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

Maintaining a thriving settlement in A Game of Dwarves is no simple task, but Paradox Interactive and Zeal Game Studios has finally discovered the right ingredients to keep their digital dwarves delighted. To stay happy, dwarves need food, rest, treasure, adventure, and their very own website, like the one launched today with media and info about A Game of Dwarves.

The dwarf-management strategy title, which is scheduled to launch October 23, can now be visited online at:http://www.agameofdwarves.com/

Besides drinking a dwarf’s weight in beer, the vertically-challenged protagonists of the game are holding a contest in commemoration of their new website. Dwarves need fine, strong names and now players have the chance to have their own made-up name included in A Game of Dwarves. Starting today, dwarf fans out there can submit their entry by visiting the official Facebook page for A Game of Dwarves. Thereafter, Paradox Interactive and Zeal Games will randomly select five names to be included the final version of the game.

To participate in the competition to name your own dwarf, please visit:http://goo.gl/vOyPL

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Jagged Alliance: Crossfire Ships to North American Retail

September 28th, 2012, 00:25 Posted By: wraggster

Kalypso Media USA is pleased to announce the North American retail availability of Jagged Alliance: Crossfire.Crossfire is a standalone expansion to Jagged Alliance: Back in Action for Windows PC. The game takes players to the mountainous country of Khanpaa, where they must battle another group of mercenaries who have enslaved the populace for reasons unknown. Players will equip, train and deploy teams of mercs and plan out battles in real-time or in the "plan 'n go" mode. For more information about Jagged Alliance: Crossfire, please visithttp://www.jaggedalliance.com/en/.

Job well done, soldier! The island of Arulco is free; however, there are other countries under the shadow of war that are ignored by the rest of the world. Khanpaa, a peaceful and tranquil nation, is being held in the terrifying iron grip of a group of paid mercenaries…yet the United Nations looks the other way. UN ambassador Behnam Atiqullah tries to help his home country, but there is not much he can do. Military intervention from a major world power seems not to be an option and Khanpaa appears all alone…

That’s where you come in! As the strategic genius behind your own personal Private Military Corporation, you’ve offered to help by bringing in your team of skilled mercenaries to retake the tormented nation of Khanpaa! Help the oppressed people by hiring a team of hardened guns-for-hire and prepare for battle in treacherously frozen mountain badlands. Along the way, discover why Khanpaa has been turned into a bloody battlefield and who aims to truly profit.

Jagged Alliance: Crossfire is a stand-alone expansion to the hit tactical RPG – Jagged Alliance: Back in Action. Crossfire adds new mercenaries, new environments and new weapons to challenge the player’s battlefield planning skills, while offering the combination of humorous dialog and realistic combat fans have come to expect from the series’ decade-long history.

Features:

• Tactical combat at its finest, using the enhanced “Plan ‘n’ Go” system of plotting your team’s moves strategically, then executing them in nail-biting real time
• 10 new mercenaries round out your team, offering a roster of more than 50 unique combatants with unique skills, weaknesses and quirky personalities
• 10 new maps, set in the unforgiving, frozen mountainous countryside will challenge your planning skills – rocky mountain terrain, narrow valleys and icy cliffs will provide new cover opportunities, chokepoints and offer optimum ambush points
• 15+ hours of gameplay across a brand new campaign with a broad variety of missions
• New weapons, enemies and equipment – supplies are scarce, and your mercenaries will have to make the most of outdated weapons, limited supplies and equipment
• Enjoy the Jagged Alliance series as never before with vastly improved graphics, enhanced AI behavior, a polished interface and numerous performance and gameplay updates

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Slingo puts the wild in the wild west with ‘slingo gold rush’

September 28th, 2012, 00:24 Posted By: wraggster

It’s a rush of nonstop fun as Slingo, Inc., a leading cross-media gaming company, today announced the launch ofSlingo Gold Rush, a high-energy online game that combines the fast-paced gameplay of Slingo Blast with the popular scores and power-ups of Daily Challenge to keep players hopping.

“Slingo Blast and Daily Challenge are two of the most popular online games on our site, providing high-octane entertainment for our players,” said Rich Roberts, CEO of Slingo. “With this in mind, Slingo Gold Rush was born by combining the best of both games, and adding a fun Western twist that will keep players coming back to play.”

Available exclusively at Slingo.com, Slingo Gold Rush is a new take on the frenetic, fast-paced action of Slingo Blast in a Daily Challenge format. Quick, one to three minute games allow you to enjoy multiple games with a new set of power-ups that are changed daily. Each of these help you come up with new strategies to play the game and get a higher score.

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Dragon Nest Europe : Official Web Site for Closed Beta Test Begins to Take Shape

September 28th, 2012, 00:23 Posted By: wraggster

eFusion MMOG GmbH, an European publisher of massively multi-player online games, has confirmed today its firm intention to keep its initial milestone for the launch of Dragon Nest Europe at the end of this year.

All works related to the localization - 4 different language versions will be available at the launch of Dragon Nest in Europe - are being finalized. The official web site for the first closed beta is under construction for opening, as expected, in late October.

Dragon Nest Europe's official teaser site (www.dragonnest.eu), minimalist but rich in informational content, continues to make a good splash since its opening on August 30th of this year among European players who already experienced Dragon Nest, especially in its South-East Asian version. Opened together with the teaser site, Dragon Nest Europe's Facebook page is also becoming very dynamic thanks to active fans participating in events that offer some exceptional gifts to users.
"We are very delighted that we meet every day on Dragon Nest Europe's Facebook page European players who all get excited to play Dragon Nest on an authentic European server," said Michael Lim, Managing Director of eFusion MMOG. "We will continue to communicate with our players through Facebook page to give them informations on the progress of the launch of Dragon Nest in Europe." eFusion MMOG is also committed to hold a new event every fortnight on Facebook to sustain users' expectation on the launch of Dragon Nest Europe and to reward its most active fans with prizes.

Dragon Nest is a free-to-play 3D action RPG developed by Eyedentity Games. Its dynamic action oriented game-play and high quality graphics make this game clearly different from other RPGs and enabled it to become one of the most popular action RPGs in North America and Asian countries. The European version is planned to be launched and serviced by eFusion MMOG at the end of 2012.

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Chilibite Games announces new title, 'Cross The Line'

September 28th, 2012, 00:22 Posted By: wraggster

Independent games publisher Chilibite Games and developer Codi Games today announced their continued collaboration bringing another title, Cross The Line, to iOS and Android smartphones and tablets later this year.

Cross The Line is a fun and innovative game where you have to solve puzzles presented to you on a blackboard. Touch and slide a ball in order to cross the line while interacting with various different geometrical objects around you. With 100 different levels, global high scores, neat elegant graphics and a simple yet very addictive game-play it will engage users for hours and hours.

"Cross The Line is a very unique game where manipulating and interacting with the objects is easy but there are many surprising elements and the puzzles become increasingly challenging. We guarantee plenty of enjoyment for everyone” says Francisco Jose Martinez, CEO and co-founder of Codi Games.

“We’re extremely pleased to work with Codi Games once again and bring another beautiful puzzle game to the market. We have very high expectations on Cross The Line” added Nea Bautista, co-founder of Chilibite Games.

For more information on Cross The Line, please visit www.chilibitegames.com.

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Saddle up for "Heartland" from Robots and Pencils

September 28th, 2012, 00:21 Posted By: wraggster

Hot off its successful launch of “Spy vs Spy” for iOS, Robots and Pencils announced today that it will be bringing its ranch-management game "Heartland" to iOS platforms this fall.

Based on the hit CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) show of the same name, "Heartland" allows horse lovers to indulge in hours of fun in eight original stable locations around the world. The new season of “Heartland” starts on September 30 on CBC, while the game is set for launch this fall.

"Heartland" takes horse care and pampering to the next level with:

· 50 Challenging Horse Moments
· 8 Unique Stables
· 6 Horse and Rancher Types
· Over 65 Unique Upgradeable Horse Care Stations

"Heartland" launches on the iTunes App Store this fall for iPhone and iPad.

For more details on “Heartland” visit:http://robotsandpencils.com/factory/heartland/

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