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Rockstar Games Vancouver and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. have announced that Max Payne 3 is expected to launch on the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 on May 15, 2012 in North America and May 18, 2012 internationally. The PC version will be released on May 29, 2012 in North America and June 1, 2012 internationally. Read the rest of this entry »

2K Games today announced that gamers in most regions who are Gold members on the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network can now download an exclusive playable demo of The Darkness™II. On January 24, 2012, the demo will become broadly available worldwide for Xbox LIVE members, Windows PC gamers via Steam, and PlayStation® 3 users in North America via PlayStation® Network. The demo will be made available in most international markets on the PlayStation® Network on January 25, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced new fitness-inspired downloadable content for its best-selling title Just Dance® 3. Available today on Kinect™ for Xbox360® and tomorrow on Wii™, the new tracks can be downloaded through the in-game Just Dance store individually or as part of “Sweat Pack #2”. The tracks can be purchased individually on Wii for 250 Wii Points™ and on Kinect for Xbox 360 for 240 Microsoft Points. The full Sweat Pack #2 can be purchased for 480 Microsoft Points and 600 Wii Points. Read the rest of this entry »

Incubator Games has officially announced Feeding Time, a quirky, whimsical puzzle game coming to iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices this March. Feeding Time centers on a unique but intuitive eating mechanic where players match various animals with their favourite snacks. Read the rest of this entry »

Radical Entertainment, the creators behind PROTOTYPE 2, one of this year’s most anticipated games, and Dark Horse Comics, a leading publisher of gaming comics and graphic novels, have joined forces to create an all-new comic series set in the PROTOTYPE universe.  With the game due out April 24, 2012 from Activision Publishing, fans looking for a jumpstart at getting a deeper look into the world of PROTOTYPE 2 should keep an eye out for this exciting collaboration launching February 15, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

VanJam Industries, the developers of Rapstar: Face Edition, has released an exciting music product for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. As a new launch in the App Store, Rapstar: Face Edition offers the unique ability of recording rap videos. Essentially, this application turns an iDevice into a portable studio. Users simply map their face and record their voice with a selection of beats. The video scenes, gender, clothing are all selected by the user. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto music edutainment company Stagename has launched Rock Rivals, a mobile social game designed to teach anyone how to create great music. The experience is more social and more rewarding then previous attempts to motivate music learning and composition. The game, available now on iTunes, appeals to novice music makers who want to dive-in and learn the fundamentals, while more savvy music makers can put their skills to the test and even develop skills needed to thrive in the music business. Read the rest of this entry »

Capcom has released the complete list of Versus Modes for Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, currently in development at Slant Six Games. Players will be able to experience online 4 vs. 4 team battles playing as either a member of the Umbrella Security Service (USS) or US Spec Ops. Read the rest of this entry »

Indie developer GlitchSoft has finally released its highly anticipated Star Marine: Infinite Ammo action-shooter to the Apple iTunes™ App Store for $1.99 USD. This adrenaline packed Run n’ Gun side-scroller has already received glowing previews and incredible media attention prior to its official release, and the wait is finally over. Read the rest of this entry »

The digital gaming revolution is in full effect and EA is leading the charge. Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that it continues to break new ground in the free-to-play gaming market with a community of active players that has reached 25 million worldwide. Pioneering the fast-growing freemium gaming category is a centerpiece in EA’s strategy to reinvent itself as a leader in digital gaming. Read the rest of this entry »