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25th September 2013

Preorder Thief Now To Receive Exclusive In-Game Mission

Eidos MontrealSquare Enix® and Eidos-Montréal, the award winning studio behind the critically acclaimed Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, has announced The Bank Heist™, the exclusive Thief™ pre-order in-game mission. In Thief, lead character Garrett the Master Thief is entangled in the growing layers of conflict between Baron Northcrest and the oppressed masses led by Orion, the voice of the people. In a City on the brink of revolution, Garrett’s skills are all he can trust as he walks the fine line between politics and the people. Read the rest of this entry »

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25th September 2013

Batman: Arkham Origins Deathstroke Challenge Pack Gameplay Trailer

WB Games MontrealWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released an action-packed video for Batman: Arkham Origins featuring gameplay from the playable Deathstroke challenge pack, including a sneak peak at the “100-to-1” gameplay mode.  The Deathstroke challenge pack, available to those who preorder the game for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360®, Nintendo Wii U™ or Windows PC, includes a fully playable Deathstroke character, two exclusive challenge maps and three unique Deathstroke character skins. Read the rest of this entry »

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24th September 2013

Spearhead Games And 505 Games Partner For Cross-Platform Tiny Brains Launch

spearhead gamesIndependent Montreal game studio Spearhead Games and game publisher 505 Games have announced a partnership to digitally release co-op puzzler Tiny Brains on the PlayStation®4, timed to the platform’s North American launch this November 15. In addition to Sony’s next generation console, the four-person action puzzle game will release simultaneously on PlayStation® Network and Windows PC via digital download. Read the rest of this entry »

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23rd September 2013

Hinterland Adds Elias Toufexis To The Long Dark Cast

hinterlandJust a week into their Kickstarter campaign for The Long Dark, and Hinterland Games has already amassed the support of 2,500 backers who have generously pledged more than $70,000 towards development of the simulation survivalist project. The developers are very pleased to announced that one of our personal favourite Canadian actors will be joining Mark Meer (who is also a personal favourite) on the cast of The Long Dark. This morning we were very pleased to discover that Elias Toufexis will be lending his talent to one of the characters, even though Hinterland is not yet revealing which character. Read the rest of this entry »

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23rd September 2013

Modding Capabilities Revealed For Attack Of The Gelatinous Blob

paper machete gamesVancouver Island indie game developer Paper Machete Games, creators of the real time strategy (RTS) game Attack of the Gelatinous Blob, has revealed what modding capabilities will be available for the real time strategy game. The studio is currently running a KickStarter campaign to assist with development, and will be announcing more features as they become available. Read the rest of this entry »

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20th September 2013

Skunkwerks Kinetic Launches KickStarter Campaign For Debut Game Title

skunkwerksMEG: RVO from independent Vancouver developer Skunkwerks Kinetic is a top-down, online multiplayer game for the iPad 3 (retina display) and up. It combines action and strategy in a video game universe where Slate Kinetic, a sinister corporate entity, is training remote vehicle operators to explore alternate worlds. The studio’s first production and KickStarter project, MEG:RVO is coming to you from the founders of Skunkwerks Software and its newly formed creative team. The company is made up of diverse professional backgrounds and different levels of experience, and from modellers to programmers to writers, everyone on the team has a say in the final product. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th September 2013

Behind The Scenes: The Mighty Quest For Epic Loot Developer Diary

ubisoft canadaUbisoft® has released the first Developer Diary for The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, the humorous free-to-play PC title thrusts players into an outrageous medieval fantasy world named Opulencia where wealth, status and showboating are the name of the game. Read the rest of this entry »

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19th September 2013

Xbox Premieres New Gameplay For Dead Rising 3 At Tokyo Game Show

Xbox CanadaToday at the Tokyo Game Show, Microsoft showcased a first look at Crimson Dragon, the flight-based shooter from the creator of the critically acclaimed Panzer Dragoon series, and unveiled new gameplay for Dead Rising 3, the next blockbuster installment of Capcom’s award-winning zombie action series, coming exclusively to Xbox One on November 22. At the show,  Microsoft and Capcom Vancouver enticed fans with a first look at co-op multiplayer and Super-combo weapons, a brand-new addition to the celebrated franchise. Read the rest of this entry »

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18th September 2013

GoD Factory: Wingmen Opens For Public Preview

nine dots studioTeamwork, tactical precision, and the intensity of twitch-based combat meet the cold vacuum of space in GoD Factory: Wingmen. A four-vs-four, competitive game of space combat from Nine Dots Studio, GoD Factory: Wingmen is now open to the public for preview with full access to all game features. Choose from four races with unique abilities and options, and build your ship from the ground up with tens of millions of part-combinations to suit your play-style. Cockpits, weaponry, power cores, wings, color palettes and more; every ship is tailored to your specifications. Potential recruits can start playing immediately by downloading the preview from the GoD Factory: Wingmen Kickstarter campaign. Read the rest of this entry »

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18th September 2013

Wii Sports Club Delivers A New Sports Experience On Wii U

Nintendo CanadaNintendo is offering Wii U owners a chance to download a full version of Wii Fit U for free. Starting November 1, Wii U owners can download a complete version of the game and get a head start on their New Year’s fitness goals by trying out all the activities found in the game for a full month – at no cost. All users need is a Wii Balance Board and a Wii U system with a broadband Internet connection. Consumers can keep their trial copies of Wii Fit U at no additional cost by simply purchasing and syncing a Fit Meter to the game. Nintendo announced the special offer along with a number of items related to active gaming during a Nintendo Direct video. Read the rest of this entry »

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