How your company will control your Windows RT Tablet

April 20th, 2012, 01:59 Posted By: wraggster

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Microsoft not killing Games for Windows Live in Windows 8

April 20th, 2012, 01:57 Posted By: wraggster

Xbox Live coming to Windows 8 doesn't mean Games for Windows Live is gone
Microsoft has confirmed that Games for Windows Live is not falling by the wayside despite the appearance of PC games on the Xbox Live-enabled Windows 8.NeoGamr asked Microsoft if the Windows Store release of Hydro Thunder Hurricane on the Windows 8 Consumer Preview meant Games for Windows was being phased out in the future.
"Answer is no," Microsoft replied. "Microsoft continues to support the Games for Windows platform, but we are making new investments in Metro style games."
"We are committed to delivering extraordinary entertainment experiences across devices in a uniquely connected way. Xbox Live on Windows 8 is a milestone in that journey. With the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, you'll get a taste of some of the features we're bringing with Xbox on Windows, but we'll have more to share later this year as we get closer to launch."


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Star Wars: The Old Republic subscriptions could be declining already

April 20th, 2012, 01:55 Posted By: wraggster

EA and BioWare's big gamble could be faltering, with a peak of 1.7 million subscribers
Star Wars: The Old Republic might already been on the downslide, if forecasted numbers are any indication. A new analyst report from Cowen and Company suggests that the ambitious title is already facing a decline from gamers in the MMO realm. While the game is still forecasted to keep 1.25 million subscribers by the end of the fiscal year, this is a sharp decline from the 1.7 million recorded in February.
Analyst Doug Creutz believes that recent heavy marketing on EA's part could be a sign that a decline is a very real thing. Newer offerings of free trial subscriptions, and free-periods for invested gamers are causing a bit of a stir within the fan community, enough to make EA offer free subscription periods to other "less valued" players.
"We believe that the apparent decline in subscribers is most likely due to a lack of 'end-game' content for the title, meaning that players who hit the level cap have few compelling options in terms of ongoing game play," he noted. "While the game got off to a good start, the relatively light amount of end-game content does appear to be taking a toll."
"We believe EA is attempting to address the end-game content issue, including a recent major game update, but momentum appears to have stalled and we believe it is prudent to adopt a more conservative forecast on subscribers at this time."
Regardless, Creutz says EA's overall outlook looks quite good. With steady revenues coming from PopCap, EA Sports and a continued push in digital sales, EA is looking at a positive end to the fiscal year.

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MCV AWARDS 2012: Steam wins first Digital Retailer gong

April 20th, 2012, 01:49 Posted By: wraggster

Popular online PC game retail portal Steam became the first company to win the new Digital Retailer prize at last night’s MCV Awards 2012.
The achievement acknowledges the market-leading position attained by Valve’s network, which has become the de facto choice for millions of PC gamers across the world.
Five other awards were handed out in the Retail category.
Games Centre claimed the prestigious best Independent Retailer prize, while John Lewis was the winner of Star Store.
Activision’s fantastic Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure was named as best Digital Retail Innovation, with ShopTo.net claiming the Specialist Retailer award. Amazon.co.uk was named as the best Mainstream Retailer.
The MCV Industry Excellence Awards celebrate the commercial and creative successes made by the UK computer and video games industry across fields including retail, PR & marketing and publishing.
This year's MCV Awards ceremony took place on at the Lancaster London Hotel and marked the 10th Anniversary of the event.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/mcv-a...er-gong/094698

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$150 tablet targets low-end consumers with high-end specs

April 20th, 2012, 01:38 Posted By: wraggster

XTEX's 'My Tablet' is $50 cheaper than Amazon Kindle Fire and the 8GB Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet.
The seven-inch device joins a crowded space, but comes with impressive specs. It runs on Ice Cream Sandwich, wi-fi, 1.5MHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a 2MP front-facing camera and 16GB internal memory, which is expandable to 48GB.
XTEX reckons the seven-inch tablet's stature is just the right size to compete with the 'too small' five-inch options and 'too big' ten-inch models.
Allen Kiehl, VP, XTEX, said: "Everyone is walking around with a tablet device under their arms. The 10-inch tablet’s become a fashion accessory, like not so long ago when everybody wore cell phones clipped to their belt.
"But just in case fashion and accessorising are important, My Tablet is available in three colors at the time of its launch: black, white, and pink."

http://www.mobile-ent.biz/news/read/...d-specs/017784

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K.o.s. – secret operations: A global war has begun

April 20th, 2012, 00:33 Posted By: wraggster

Online PC game publisher YNK Interactive today announced the commencement of a global war in the first person shooter, K.O.S.-Secret Operations, along with major game updates.

“K.O.S. stands out among the rest of the FPS games with its unique gameplay,” says Bruce Jeon, Project Manager of YNK Interactive, “With our multi language features, players will be able to easily communicate with their friends, in the global fight for world domination.”

K.O.S.-Secret Operations has a fast paced and realistic feel with twitch combat features that is accessible for all ages. With the recently added updates and optimization, players with lower internet requirements are able to play with the new game client. Players can also combat other country clans within several game modes in the newly added maps. The game additions include new weapons and costumes, which include skull masks, camo uniforms, and more. The four available characters come equipped with heavy combat gear, blue cap, and basic weapons. An item mall is built within the game to purchase specialized weapons and gear from.

This update is just the first part of the global war expansion pack, where players are able to represent their nation with their shooting skills alongside their fellow comrades. Updates are scheduled to be released soon, that include multi-language options, flag patches for each country clan, and much more. Recruits are now encouraged to join clans with their countrymen.

To find out more information on how to represent your country in this popular FPS game, visit the K.O.S.-Secret Operations website from the PlayRohan portal at http://portal.playrohan.com/.

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Crusader Kings II Updated. The Standout Strategy Game Of 2012 Just Got Even Better!

April 20th, 2012, 00:33 Posted By: wraggster

Acclaimed as one of the best strategy games of recent years, Paradox Interactive are pleased to announce the release today of an extensive patch which introduces a significant amount of new content and improvements for Crusader Kings II.

The key new content includes:

CRUSADES
• New Crusade System – The Pope declares the war and other rulers can join the attacking alliance with the ruler contributing the most gaining the targeted kingdom
• Coalition Armies – Armies can now be ‘attached’ to each other after which they will follow the lead army

EVENTS & PLOTS
• Two New Plots – Plot to revoke your vassal's title, plot to cut a more powerful fellow vassal down to size
• More than 100 new events (Friendship & Rivalries, Regencies and others)

DYNAMIC KINGDOMS
• Six New Kingdoms – Added the kingdoms of Frisia, Lotharingia, Bavaria, Pomerania, Aquitaine and Brittany

GAMEPLAY & FLAVOR
• New diplomatic options - offer to Join War, Matrilineal Betrothal)
• Causes of Death – See what characters have died of to determine whether they were murdered or not
• War Contribution Score – Participants in wars now get a contribution score which determines how much prestige and piety they get when the war ends
• Culture uncoupled from ethnicity

Complete patch notes: http://bit.ly/HR8h3I

In addition to patch 1.05, several DLC:s have also released today. TheCrusader Kings II Ruler Designer DLC introduces a range of creative options for players including character creation when starting a new game, portrait customization, Dynasty naming, designing Coats of Arms, assignation of skill points & traits, creating a spouse & children and replacing a historical character with your own.

The music DLC:s Songs of Albion, Songs of Faith and Songs of the Holy Landhave all been created by original Crusader Kings II soundtrack composer Andreas Waldetoft.

The strategy/RPG Crusader Kings II is available via all major distribution platforms and selected retails outlets with a suggested retail price of $39.99.
http://www.crusaderkings.com/buy

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'Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land' Summoned to PC via the Intel AppUpSM center

April 20th, 2012, 00:32 Posted By: wraggster

Whispers in the darkness today confirmed that the critically acclaimed 'Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land' today announced their hit game is coming to PC. The developers, Red Wasp Design, revealed the existence of a Cyclopean pact with the Intel AppUp^SM program to spread the insanity onto laptops, Ultrabooks and desktops worldwide. The Intel AppUp^SM center is a service that aggregates, curates and distributes validated digital content delivering a fuller, richer experience on the PC.The game will launch on the AppUp^SM center on 5^th May 2012 at the RPC Germany international RPG event. The games developers will also be at the event demoing the PC version of the game to fans and fellow gamers. The price point will be confirmed on the release date. AppUp^SM is free to install and has lots of games and applications on it for Windows PCs. The PC version of the game runs in widescreen and has been optimised to run on laptops, Ultrabooks™ and desktops including support for Windows 7 touchscreen powered PCs.
Supported by the Intel AppUp^SM developer program, the PC version of the game will also feature language support for German, French, Italian and Spanish gamers. The game's designer, Tomas Rawlings said, “We've had lots of requests from fellow gamers and fans of Lovecraftian horror to bring the game to PC, and thanks to Intel's support that will now happen. It's also great to be able to get the game translated into more languages, as Lovecraft's work has a universal appeal.”
Intel's support also means the game will also be localised into German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Stefan Englet, Director AppUp Content EMEA said, “Intel is pleased to help Red Wasp Design fulfill the many requests from worldwide gamers to launch a PC version of 'Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land'. We hope you enjoy playing the game and browsing the other great PC content in the Intel AppUp center.”
For those new to the cult title, the indie game is a turn-based strategy RPG inspired by the works of cult horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. The game was developed in co-operation with Chaosium, the publishers of the cult horror role playing game, Call of Cthulhu. The game features nine 3D levels set in the trenches of World War One. In 'The Wasted Land' the player controls a team of up to six investigators charged with uncovering a deadly inhuman conspiracy underlying the clash of empires of the Great War. Barbed wire, mustard gas and machines guns will prove to be the least dangerous thing that the investigators will encounter as they venture out into No-man's land to solve the mystery of the Wasted Land. As the game progresses, the player can build up the skills, weapons and equipment of the team to suit their playing style. As well as the physical danger, the investigators must guard their sanity against the myriad horrors that threaten to destroy it.
To stay in touch with the developers and get updates on the game, help and strategy guides and more, you may want to connect to Red Wasp Design on Facebook, Twitter (@redwaspdesign) and on their site at redwaspdesign.com

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Guild Wars 2 First Beta Weekend Event Announced

April 20th, 2012, 00:29 Posted By: wraggster

NCsoft and ArenaNet, the developers of Guild Wars 2, are excited to announce the first public Beta Weekend Event for Guild Wars 2. From 27^th-29^th April, hundreds of thousands of fans who have pre-purchased Guild Wars 2 will get their first chance to explore the world of Tyria.

The only way players can guarantee access to Guild Wars 2 Beta Weekend Events is to pre-purchase the Guild Wars 2 Collector’s, Digital Deluxe, or Standard/Digital Editions. In addition to access to our Beta Weekend Events, players will receive three-day Headstart Access prior to launch and the exclusive Hero’s Band in-game item. Pre-Purchase is available atbuy.guildwars2.com or from selected retailers.

Eligible players should look for an email coming from NCsoft with additional information on how to download the client and additional account registration information. For information on the type of content players will experience in the Beta Weekend Event and exact timing, please look for an upcoming article on the ArenaNet blog at www.arena.net/blog.

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Konami announces dancedancerevolution classroom edition

April 20th, 2012, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the company's worldwide sensation DanceDanceRevolution, will move its way into schools across the nation this Fall with the debut of DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition, a PC based DanceDanceRevolution game crafted specially for schools and fitness classes. Sweeping the nation one classroom at a time, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has collaborated with the nation's leading health and fitness organizations including the American Diabetes Association, The National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition and Let's Move in Schools to promote fitness in schools through the new DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition.

Like its award-winning predecessor, DanceDanceRevolution, DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition is an interactive video game that combines real physical activity with energetic music and visuals. Ideal for entire classroom participation, DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition connects up to 48 wireless mat controllers to one PC. The system allows teachers to track vital information about their student's health and progress including steps taken, body mass index (BMI) and caloric burn rate and it's so much fun that students don't realize how active they're being while moving to the beat!

DanceDanceRevolution has been recognized by leading researchers, schools, and doctors as an innovative and fun solution to promoting a healthy lifestyle and fighting childhood obesity. Studies have even shown 40 minutes of playing DanceDanceRevolution is equivalent to a 5k run. , DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition will also launch with support from some of the most recognizable names in both the public and private sector, who all agree DanceDanceRevolution is changing the way schools and educators look at physical education.

"DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition is a logical and groundbreaking next step for DanceDanceRevolution," said Clara Baum, Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing and Partnerships of Konami. "Over the past few years, we've created powerful alliances to get our existing DanceDanceRevolution game into hundreds of physical education classrooms across the nation, and now with new collaborations with DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition we are poised to get almost every student in the nation more physically fit and moving to DanceDanceRevolution!"

DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition comes on the heels of some very exciting partnership announcements for the DanceDanceRevolution franchise, including:

American Diabetes Association (ADA): Announced last fall, Konami hosted DanceDanceRevolution programs nationwide to support the ADA's School Walk for Diabetes program. DanceDanceRevolution has been integrated into the ADA school education and prevention programs to encourage children and families to increase activity and experience the fun of exercise.

"Konami is working with the American Diabetes Association school programs to support the education for the prevention of type 2 diabetes and the associated risk factors of obesity," said Mary Baumann, Director of Youth Markets for the American Diabetes Association, Houston, Texas. "Konami's DanceDanceRevolution team has gone to great lengths to work with the needs of the ADA school programs/ School Walk for Diabetes to support our mission and initiatives to STOP DIABETES®. We look forward to the impact the new classroom edition can offer schools to help keep children in the healthy fitness zone for BMI's. Visit us at www.diabetes.org."

National Foundation on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (NFFSN): Konami and NFFSN will work with schools in Washington D.C. and nationwide to promote active lifestyles and stress the importance of health and fitness.

"The National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (NFFSN) values the leadership and innovation Konami has brought to the digital entertainment industry with its revolutionary gaming concepts designed to encourage youth to be active and healthier in a ways never imagined. This approach supports the Foundation in achieving its bold vision for all Americans leading healthy, active lives," said Tom McMillen, Chairperson, NFFSN Board of Directors.

Let's Move in School (AAHPERD):
In support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation, the purpose of Let's Move in School is to educate youth about the benefits of a physically active lifestyle and ensure that every school provides opportunities for quality physical education and physical activity.

DanceDanceRevolution has teamed with Let's Move in School on a nationwide campaign aimed at getting kids excited about physical education. Recently, Konami and Let's Move in School teamed up to host a DanceDanceRevolution tournament across the state of Massachusetts. The tournament, which concluded just a few weeks ago, culminated with a final showdown of the state's best players at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention & Exposition in Boston on Friday, March 16th, 2012.

Sony Music: Sony Music will be the exclusive music partner for DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition, bringing licensed master tracks from chart-topping artists.

Developed by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and in partnership with Performance Designed Products, DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition is rated, "RP. Each DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition package includes the PC Unit with RGB Cable and remote control, durable mat controllers, receiver unit, Keyboard, Monitor, movable rechargeable storage cart for mat controllers, smart cards, operation manual and curriculum.

DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition is currently being utilized in select high schools across the country. For more information on DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition please contactddrschool@konami.com.

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Ubisoft® launches house, m.d.tm critical cases for facebook

April 20th, 2012, 00:23 Posted By: wraggster

Today, Ubisoft announced House, M.D.™: Critical Cases is now available on Facebook. Based upon the hit television show, HOUSE, the game allows fans to join House and his team at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital to investigate and uncover medical mysteries. Working alongside their favourite characters from the show and their Facebook friends, players race against the clock to diagnose and cure the most critical cases. House, M.D.: Critical Cases is licensed through Universal Partnerships & Licensing on behalf of NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group.

Key Features:
Interact with Characters from the Show
Consult with House and his team on the most mysterious cases by running lab tests, investigating symptoms and examining environmental causes to diagnose patients.

Manage Your Own Hospital
Run your own Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital by screening clinic patients, managing lab resources and overseeing pharmacy supplies.

Work Alongside Your Facebook Friends
Hire friends to help out and perform diagnostic tests, treat referrals and revive crashed patients to save as many lives as possible.

Exclusive to Facebook
House, M.D.: Critical Cases is specifically designed for social gamers. It’s easy to pick up and play, plus it’s absolutely free.

House, M.D.: Critical Cases can be found on Facebook here:https://apps.facebook.com/housemd-game

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Aoineko Studios Pitches 3D RPG Video Game Kitaru on Kickstarter

April 20th, 2012, 00:21 Posted By: wraggster

Aoineko Studios, an award-winning gaming and animation studio based in Phoenix, Arizona, is launching a Kickstarter campaign on Thursday, April 19 in order to raise development funds for an epic new 3D role-playing game called Kitaru. Aoineko is offering a wide scope of rewards that allow fans to get intimately involved in the development process. The Kickstarter rewards include things like beta testing, naming characters, voting on content and outcomes, and even having your own custom character in the game. Kitaru is currently in pre-alpha development for iOS, Android, Mac, and PC, and is set to release in the Fall of 2012. Subsequent releases will follow on the major consoles.

You can support the Kitaru project here: http://www.kickstarter.com/profiles/...ojects/created

Kitaru is an episodic sci-fi epic that breaks the mold of traditional RPG storytelling. Developed using the Unity 3D Gaming Engine, the third-person action packed game mixes RPG classics with post modern storytelling, ingenious humor, and entertaining pop culture. In Kitaru’s ravaged world of Saph, four factions tear apart society, only kept in order by Saph’s team of deadly assassins led by prodigy Akai. It is up to the players to fight enemies on all sides to bring peace. Covert ops, assassinations, diplomatic duties, and game altering decisions are all at the mercy of the players in this intense, gripping narrative.

"We are excited to offer the first episodic mobile game of its kind. The quality of the graphics and the environments found within Kitaru is at a level not yet achieved on these platforms. This game is being built differently, as hardcore gamers want to see, rather than for studio executives that are looking for easy and safe marketing." - Ben Steele (Creator of Kitaru, owner of Aoineko Studios)

View the Kitaru Intro here:

Game Features Include:
- Rich, multilayered narrative gaming experience never before seen on mobile devices.
- Enormous world full of colorful, eccentric characters whose lives evolve over years.
- Classic RPG gameplay aimed at hardcore fans of the genre.
- Stunning, original art and music over five years in the making.

The brains and creativity behind the rich fantasy world of Kitaru is Ben Steele. Ben is the award-winning artist & director of 2005's "Fragile Machine," named by Cyberpunk Review the "Best Animated Film of the Year," and winner of numerous international film festival awards. Kitaru and its many unique characters are part of a fully-developed fantasy universe that Ben has written and crafted over the past five years in the finest detail. His vision and eye for detail promises to please even the most discerning hardcore gamers.

A full press kit is available upon request. Journalists interested in further assets, additional information, or developer interviews are encouraged to contact Aoineko Studios by email at press@kitaru.net. Members of the press are also encouraged to visit the following hotlinks to learn more.

Check out the latest Kitaru updates and developments at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhoIsKitaru
Webpage: www.kitaru.net
Twitter: www.twitter.com/KitaruOfficial
YouTube: www.youtube.com/AoinekoStudios

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goalunited 2012 starts the new European Championship season

April 20th, 2012, 00:18 Posted By: wraggster

When countless virtual football matches kick off in goalunited 2012’s arenas tonight, millions of managers all over the world will test their skills in flash browsers – this time, the game will also be availab Managers must take a lot of factors into account when getting their team ready for season 8: constructing their stadium, training their team, promoting and improving their youth team and recruiting new employees. But now there is a new card in play. cards now used in the game, this means even more tactics and excitement.

Players now also have the chance to win a Triple as they compete for the Championship, the Cup, and now also the European Championship. As the next big football event approaches, managers from all over the world can start their own preparations for the “EC for Everybody” feature in goalunited 2012. First announced at the beginning of April, over 340,000 managers have already chosen which competing country to support. The different teams have different levels of support. Spain is particularly popular with 20 % of all supporters, closely followed by Germany with 19.5 % and surprisingly strong support for Poland (9.15 France (6.33 %), England (5.88 %) and Portugal (5.27 %). All players still have until June 1 to enter their preferred country. During the tournament, the player’s goalunited goals will then be assigned to that country. All support will be awarded the unique title of “goalunited European Champion”! All participants also have the chance of winning an iPad 3.

Name: goalunited 2012
Publisher: Travian Games GmbH
Developer: northworks GmbH
Type: Free-to-play browser game
Genre: Online football manager
Online since: October 8, 2011. “Euro Cup for All
Languages: Currently 29 different languages
Website: www.goalunited.org

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Fighters Blast into World of Warplanes

April 20th, 2012, 00:17 Posted By: wraggster

Wargaming.net, the award-winning videogame developer and publisher, today unveiled its Fighters, one of the three main classes of warbirds that will slice deadly skies, in the company's highly anticipated World of Warplanes flight combat MMO.

Fighters will be available for all nations currently featured in World of Warplanes-the U.S., Germany and the Soviet Union-and will be represented by the most famous warplane models, including the P-51 Mustang, P-39 Airacobra, La-5, and Bf 109.

Just like their real-life prototypes, Fighters in World of Warplanes will be best at performing offensive reconnaissance, engaging in close one-on-one dogfights and effective attacking in groups of two or three.

"People love fighters for the freedom they give," comments Anton Sitnikau, World of Warplanes Producer. "They have tremendous speed coupled with superb nimbleness that make them a hard target yet a deadly threat for other classes."
World of Warplanes is currently in its global alpha, with more than 100,000 applicants in 24 hours of opening, and closed beta coming soon.

About World of Warplanes
World of Warplanes is the flight combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game continues the armored warfare theme marked in the highly-acclaimed World of Tanks and will throw players into a never-ending tussle for air dominance.

World of Warplanes will allow players to build full-scale careers as virtual pilots offering machines from several key eras, from1930's biplanes to the Korean War jet fighters that led the way to modern air forces.

World of Warplanes will feature a wide range of warbirds, each of them unique in their effectiveness and behavior. Virtual pilots will choose from three main warplane classes - single-engine light fighters capable of engaging enemies in close dogfights, heavy fighters with their deadly straight attacks, and strafing aircrafts, the fearsome threat to ground targets.

Every plane will feature multiple variations of ammo types, engines, and other crucial modules, and their various combinations will allow players to pick the optimal configuration for the most effective behavior in combat.
Find more about World of Warplanes at:

• http://www.worldofwarplanes.com/

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Gamania announces soul captor

April 20th, 2012, 00:15 Posted By: wraggster

Gamania Digital Entertainment announced today that it will launch Soul Captor this summer. Soul Captor is the latest free-to-play MMO title to arrive on Gamania’s beanfun! platform and will offer gamers an epic fantasy adventure filled with challenging quests, comradery and magic.

Players will explore an alluring Eastern world, collecting the souls of hundreds of fantastical creatures, while purging the land from a mysterious evil force. Four of the six playable classes have been revealed today – the Warrior, Priest, Shaman, and Onmyoji – along with a trailer for the game. Players can learn more and register to participate in the forthcoming closed beta test by visiting: https://uk.beanfun.com/SoulCaptor/signup.aspx.

Spencer Chi, director of New Game Development at Gamania said: “Soul Captor offers a unique gameplay experience, which we are confident will further bolster the userbase of our beanfun! platform. Soul Captor is a key title that will pave the way for other games in our product pipeline and will further contribute to Gamania’s growth in western markets”.

Key Features:

• Unique and beautiful graphical style
• Soul System that allows players to capture and collect the souls of fallen monsters in the “Soulpedia”
• Captured souls can be used as mounts
• ”Anima” companion system with on-the-fly defensive, offensive or healing capabilities
• In-game cut scenes and rich storylines
• Friends system that allows players to advance bonds with others and gain buffs and bonuses
• Comprehensive Achievement System
• Advanced Autopilot System
• Player vs Environment (PvE) and Player vs Player modes (PVP)

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PopCap Releases Major Update for Plants vs. Zombies

April 20th, 2012, 00:14 Posted By: wraggster

PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced the global release of major updates to Plants vs. Zombies^™ HD for the iPad^® and Plants vs. Zombies for the iPhone^®and iPod ^® touch. These robust updates deliver the additional content, action and challenge that Apple smart device users have been anticipating, and are available immediately from the Apple App Store, or via iTunes for €5.49 (iPad) and €2.39 (iPhone and iPod touch). Plants vs. Zombies HD for the iPad is now available in French, Italian, German and Spanish. Existing customers can download the updates at no cost. Some of the newly added content is completely free, while some must be purchased with in-game currency that can in turn be earned through gameplay or purchased via micro-transaction.

“These exciting Plants vs. Zombies updates deliver all the extras that players have been waiting for, and more,” stated Tony Leamer, franchise business director at PopCap. “Zen Garden looks amazing on the iPad and players will have a blast digging in, tending to their plants and experimenting with great new ways to take out zombies.”

Plants vs. Zombies HD Update for iPad (Features at-a-Glance)

-3 new game modes: Zen Garden (free with option to add Mushroom Garden and Aquarium Garden); Vasebreaker Endless (includes 8 levels of Vasebreaker); and I, Zombie Endless (includes 8 levels of I, Zombie)

-4 new mini-games: Slot Machine (free), plus option to add a mini-game pack, including Zombiquarium, Portal Combat and Beghouled Twist

-Game Center leaderboards: Features new menu section and added GameCenter support for four all-new leaderboards — Zombies Killed, I, Zombie Endless, Vasebreaker Endless, and Peking Express

-28 New Game Center achievements

-Mystery sprouts: New Crazy Dave shop items that when purchased will add a plant to your Zen Garden: Normal, Bronze; Silver and Gold

-Additional coin packs: In-app coin purchases allow players to accelerate game progress much faster than is possible through straight gameplay. Coin packs are available in increments of 100,000 – 250,000 coins ranging from €0.79 – €2.99 with options, including:

-Dr. Zomboss’ Piggy Bank
-Crazy Dave’s Lost Wallet
-Sunflower’s Golden Chest
-Marigold’s Coin Pot
-Stinky’s Secret Stash

Plants vs. Zombies Update for iPhone and iPod Touch (Features at-a-Glance)

-Vasebreaker game mode(includes 8 Vasebreaker levels and Vasebreaker Endless)

-4 new Game Centerachievements

-All-new Game Center leaderboardfor Vasebreaker Endless, so players can track their scores within the player community

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Fiesta Social Splashes Down on Facebook with Revolutionary Synchronous 3D MMORPG

April 20th, 2012, 00:12 Posted By: wraggster

Today, Outspark opened beta forFiesta Social, the genre-defining, realtime 3D Facebook RPG with true synchronous multiplayer, stunning 3D motion graphics, and lively in-game social events hosted by a cast of entertaining Game Masters. With nearly 10 million registered users and close to 600,000 Facebook fans, the arrival of this wildly popular free-to-play anime MMORPG on Facebook is a gamechanger for the industry.“By bringing Fiesta into the realm of Facebook where many of our fans live, players can now make friends, flirt, and have epic adventures together without ever leaving Facebook. With Fiesta Social, when you meet someone in-game, you’re hanging out with them realtime, laughing at their jokes and saving them in battle. It’s a highly addictive, soul-satisfying bonding you just can’t get from the current 2D turn-based social games,” explained Philip Yun, CEO, Outspark. “Many thanks go out to our incredible partners OnsOn Soft and SpawnApps who have worked tirelessly with us to bring this rich social experience to Fiesta fans.”
Watch Fiesta Social’s Launch Trailer on IGN at to check out the game’s super-fun monster beach parties held weekdays at 4pm PT. Today’s beach party kicks off with exciting beta launch events including a Race To The Top, Build-A-Guild Challenge and Playtime Rewards. For event details, join the Fiesta Social community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fiestasocial and on Twitter athttp://www.twitter.com/fiestagame. Play Fiesta Social athttp://apps.facebook.com/fiestasocial and get a free dance and free mountwhen you redeem code OTTERGONBEAT here.

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SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny postponed to 19th June 2012

April 20th, 2012, 00:11 Posted By: wraggster

Nordic Games GmbH hereby announces that the release of the second stand-alone add-on of the SpellForce 2 series – Faith in Destiny – will be postponed to 19th of June 2012.

“As many already know, hell breaks loose on 15th of May 2012 and may possibly cause a global decrease in productivity, “sick leaves”, and consumption of vacation days. We think that this is a very unfavourable time for the release of SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny and have therefore decided to postpone it. Due to lowered resistance values, even we here at Nordic Games are not immune to said phenomenon and expect anomalies with regards to working hours of our colleagues and employees”, said Philipp Brock, Marketing & PR at Nordic Games.

“Unfortunately, our internal schedule for SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny did not allow for a postponement to an earlier date; therefore, after some productive feedback sessions with our partners, we have decided to release on 19th of June, 2012”, added Gennaro “Genna” Giani Localization and Production Manager at Nordic Games.

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Witch’s Workshop: Open for Business Now Available In More Appstores!

April 20th, 2012, 00:10 Posted By: wraggster

Guess what! Witch’s Workshop: Open for Business is now available for download on your Nook and via another Appstore that shall not be named!

It rhymes with Parmesan. Sort of. And it’s like a river in South America. A river in South America that requires four to six weeks to approve the use of their name in a press release. Which is a long period of time. But the point is that you can now download Witch’s Workshop: Open for Business on more devices! Isn’t that fun?

No, we haven’t launched on iOS yet. But we are soon! And, c’mon, be happy with us for this launch on Nook and that other Appstore we can’t name. For these platforms we have to make the game available for a small price ($0.99 to $1.99 isn’t bad, right?) But it’s totally worth it.

What is Witch’s Workshop: Open for Business, you ask? Why, it’s an exciting match-3 and time management game! It's a mystical land of fairies and dragons, witches and wizards, indentured servants and old ladies who need dentures. Yes, that's right. Even in this enchanted place, the peasant folk have their troubles and are looking for a cure! Luckily for them, there's the Witch's Workshop - a one stop shop for cure-all potions. Annie's Aunt Gwendolyn had been running this shop for years until she mysteriously vanished while working on a potion to cure spontaneous invisibility. It's up to Annie to get the Witch's Workshop back up and running.

“What?!?! We have to distribute these games near the Amazon in South America?!” said Ben Lichius, Art and Creative Director at Spark Plug Games. “I didn't sign on for that! They have mosquitoes the size of your head! Did you know that? ...The size of your head!"

For more information or for a link to a great video game cartoon, please send a request to:
Marketing Director
Megan Carriker
megan@sparkpluggames.com

For more resources:
Screenshots: http://bit.ly/wwofb_screenshots
Trailer: http://bit.ly/wwofb_trailer
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sparkpluggames
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sparkpluggames
More Twitter-y goodness: http://www.twitter.com/witchworkshop
More Facebook-y goodness: http://www.facebook.com/witchsworkshop

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Total War Battles: Shogun Out Now

April 20th, 2012, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

SEGA® of America Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Total War Battles: Shogun™ is now available on the Apple App Store. The latest addition to the award-winningTotal War strategy series from The Creative Assembly, Total War Battles: Shogun is a re-imagining of Total War, not a PC port, and is a strategy game designed specifically for mobile platforms with a multi-touch interface.

Total War Battles: Shogun puts players in the role of a hot-headed young samurai who vows to avenge the death of his father. He embarks upon on a journey of conquest across medieval Japan, through over 15 hours of thrilling and unique tactical challenges. Players will construct bases, train armies of Samurai, Warrior Monks and stealthy Ninja, marching them into battle against their foes. Alongside 27 core missions, there are also 18 challenging side-quests that generate extra experience points. Players can use these to upgrade their buildings and units, and gain the edge in future battles.

Total War Battles: Shogun also offers simultaneous multiplayer on the same device, pitting gamers against each other in fast-paced real-time battles that rely on bold moves and swift counter-strategies. Designed specifically for touch-screen devices, the game scales its appearance to provide the best experience on every supported device, and takes full advantage of iPad 3’s high-resolution Retina display. Total War Battles: Shogun for iPhone and iPad hits the iTunes App Store today at $6.99/ £4.99/ €5.49. An android version is coming soon.

For more information visit www.totalwar.com/totalwarbattles/shogun.

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