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True BattleTech game play is back and bigger than ever in 2013 as the highly anticipated online strategy title MechWarrior Tactics from Roadhouse Interactive and Infinite Game Publishing launched its Founder’s Program yesterday. With three unique packages available now for purchase, fans of this beloved franchise will gain immediate access to the Closed Beta, help shape the game’s development by contributing valuable feedback while and securing exclusive benefits including: In-game currency, limited edition “Seventh Kommando” MechWarrior units, decals, skins, a Founder’s badge and more. Read the rest of this entry »

EPX Games has announced that Night Whisper Lane’s Scenario 2: Boss Rush Mode will be out next week for iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle. Boss Rush Mode is a sequence of consecutive boss battles as an extra challenge to players. After each of the rounds the player will be awarded extra health and weapons as they prepare for the battles ahead. Weapons are limited in this mode so choose wisely.

Ubisoft announced the release of Far Cry Outpost yesterday, a new mobile companion app for Far Cry 3®, now available in EMEA territories on iOS and Android platforms.  With this Far Cry 3 mobile app for Multiplayer and Co-op, players can decode the encrypted data found during game sessions to earn advanced Weapon mods and customize their Loadouts on the go. Far Cry outpost also allows players to track their progress through the daily and weekly challenges, check out their stats and compare with their friends, and keep track of the maps created via the in game map editor. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based Lunch Game Studios has released its first mobile title on Android and iOS – and it’s available right now for downloading. Fruit Flies is currently free (for a limited time) on Google Play and $0.99 on iTunes, and you need to stop them from devouring your fruit before you can get it to market. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft has announced that the second Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content pack The Battle Hardened is now available on Microsoft’s Xbox 360^®, and will be available on January 9 on PlayStation^®3 and January 15 on Windows PC. The Battle Hardened pack extends the Assassin’s Creed III multiplayer experience with new playable characters and maps: Read the rest of this entry »

Hothead Games tips off 2013 with the release of a new “behind the scenes” video for its latest mobile game, Big Win Basketball. The first video in the Big Win Basketball series features NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman demonstrating his “fashionable” influence on the Hothead Games development team and their new mobile game. Also featured in the video is Big Win Sports’ new outspoken CEO, Bob Silk, who when asked about the project, was quoted as saying, “I think the results have been outstanding!!” According to the new video, it turns out that not everyone at Hothead feels the same way… Read the rest of this entry »

Burnaby’s Once Over Productions has launched a $10 000.00 KickStarter campaign to further the development of its PC/Mac title Minion March. As a Keeper of the Underworld, it is the Player’s objective to prevent minions from escaping. The minions may have the advantage of numbers, defensive powers and dimwitted determination but you have unlimited mobility, powerful attacks and support from sentient environments. Read the rest of this entry »

Bollywood is about to be rocked by a fantastic new film. The producer is an unknown and his script has been rejected by every publishing house. The stars have never been in a film before. The budget is practically zero. But none of that matters – all you need to have a smash hit is passion! The passion to dance, anywhere and any time… whatever it takes to make your dreams come true. Help Kumar and Kendra make their dreams of stardom a reality with Bollywood Wannabe, a fun new game with a unique mix of rhythm and platform elements from Quebec’s Chrysaor Studio. Dance your way through each of the movie’s scenes – can you dance well enough to make the public want to join in? Will this movie be an indie success or a forgettable flop? Read the rest of this entry »

Retro City Rampage from Vblank Entertainment is now available on Xbox Live Arcade. You can grab it right now for only 800 MS Points – there is a free trial available as well. Included with your game purchase are three avatar items – the full Retro City Rampage player outfit from shoes to mullet. Also coming this month are the WiiWare and the Europe/UK/Asia PS3 and PS Vita versions. Check the Retro City Rampage site for a complete breakdown on available now and coming soon platforms. Read the rest of this entry »

Enter and explore the Kingdom of Chima™ in three gameplay experiences, offering something for all types of LEGO® gamers! Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and The LEGO Group have announced the LEGO® Legends of Chima™ videogames, scheduled to roar into 2013 for various platforms. The three videogames will each provide an entirely unique and exciting adventure that builds to the next experience and complement the just announced LEGO Legends of Chima™ universe of products, which includes construction sets, vehicles, TV content and more.  LEGO Legends of Chima™ is a fantasy adventure set in land inhabited by different magical animal tribes and tells the classic story of good and evil, friendship and family. Read the rest of this entry »