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Piranha Games has announced that MechWarrior Online has gotten some ‘heavy metal’ today as the long-awaited fan-favorite, the Highlander Mech, is now available in the Mech Lab. Additionally, two exciting new game features have also gone live with this latest update – the ‘Air Strike’ and ‘Artillery Strike’ features. Read the rest of this entry »

Praised for its in-game art and cinema-quality storyline, Deux Ex: Human Revolution has garnered critical acclaim from the media and consumers alike since its original release in August 2011. Following the recent Nintendo Wii U announcement, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix have revealed the first trailer for the Director’s Cut, the definitive version of the critically acclaimed Deux Ex: Human Revolution. Coming in 2013, the Director’s Cut features include visual improvements, overhauled boss fights, reinforced combat mechanics and much more making it the ultimate Human Revolution experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Innovative digital story creators Moving Tales have released “Elly’s Lost & Found Sounds” as a free browser based interactive story for desktops and laptops. Written and illustrated by best selling author Jacqueline O Rogers, like its iBook precedent, “Elly Online” brings together an enchanting story, original sounds, music, animation, and magical interactivity. Through this test of free and open distribution, Moving Tales is exploring the meaning and value of stories in today’s hyper-connected and abundant content world and what role creators like Moving Tales play in it. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc., in collaboration with Sarbakan and King Features have announced the launch of ‘Popeye Slots’ game App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Based on the internationally recognized cartoon character Popeye, one of King Features’ most popular properties, is now available for players across North America, and soon to be worldwide, to revel in an exciting slots game! The classic and widely recognized Popeye, originally created by Elzie Crisler Segar, is back alongside everyone’s favorite characters: Olive Oyl, Brutus and Wimpy. All are featured in this interactive slots game, where gamers can even challenge their family and friends! Read the rest of this entry »

Today, the shadows are lifting. Garrett, THE Master Thief is back with this announcement trailer for Eidos-Montréal‘s next title: THIEF, in development for PC, PlayStation 4 and other next-generation consoles. There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change. Into this shadowy world steps Garrett the Master Thief in a first-person adventure featuring intelligent design that allows players to take full control, with freedom to choose how they approach and overcome each challenge and forge their own path through the game. Read the rest of this entry »

SEGA has announced that the Company of Heroes™ 2 closed beta is now live.  The closed beta playtest for this eagerly anticipated sequel from Relic Entertainment, Inc. features the game’s critically acclaimed competitive multiplayer and skirmish gameplay, giving players access to six maps, 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 competitive gameplay, as well as the ability to play alone or with teammates against the AI. Players also get access to the first 40 levels of progression, and the ability to customize their loadouts to suit their play style using the all new Army Customizer. Read the rest of this entry »

California-based studio Trion Worlds has announced the launch of Defiance™, the groundbreaking futuristic online open world shooter for the Xbox 360®, the PlayStation®3 and Windows PC. The Defiance universe will expand even further on April 15^th, with the premiere of Syfy Network’s Defiance series, which is shot in Toronto. This unprecedented partnership between Syfy and Trion Worlds, Defiance is the first-ever convergence of television and massive multiplayer online gaming, featuring an interconnected world and storylines that will co-exist on both platforms. Read the rest of this entry »

SEGA^® has announced that Company of Heroes™ 2, the eagerly anticipated strategy game from Relic Entertainment, Inc., will be running an exclusive, early access beta phase which will go live Tuesday 2^nd April. The closed beta playtest features the game’s critically acclaimed competitive multiplayer and skirmish gameplay, giving players access to six maps, 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 and 4v4 competitive gameplay, as well as the ability to play alone or with teammates against the AI. Players also get access to the first 40 levels of progression, and the ability to customize their loadouts to suit their play style using the all new Army Customizer. Read the rest of this entry »

Ratrod Studio Inc. announces their upcoming mobile racing game, Drift Mania: Street Outlaws. This new title is the latest of their popular Drift Mania franchise which was downloaded by over 20 million players worldwide. Street Outlaws takes the heat to the streets allowing players to battle and compete in underground drift events based on various world locations. From Japan, where it all began, to the Swiss Alps, Desert Canyons and the steep hills of San Francisco, Street Outlaws will take you to the edge of your seat while drifting around some of the most hazardous roads. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent game development studio Minority Media has announced that its imaginative adventure hit Papo & Yo will be released on Steam on April 18, 2013. Previously available only on PlayStation®Network (PSN), Papo & Yo is receiving a number of updates and improvements for its next release. Based on Creative Director Vander Caballero’s childhood in South America, Papo & Yo follows a young boy, Quico, and his best friend Monster, a mostly-friendly beast with razor-sharp teeth. Read the rest of this entry »