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Red Barrels, the independent developers of survival-horror PC title Outlast, today revealed shocking direct footage of the happenings within Mount Massive Asylum, a facility owned by the Murkof Corporation. The footage, sent by an anonymous source, was accompanied by a message from the investigative reporter who captured the video, Miles Upshur. His note has been published in its entirety below. Red Barrels strongly encourages the viewing of this video, although many may find it terrifying to view. Read the rest of this entry »

Hear ye, hear ye! For those living completely outside the loop – Ubisoft® has announced that the highly anticipated video game, Assassin’s Creed® III, is now available on the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 $59.99. Rated M for Mature by the ESRB, Assassin’s Creed III takes gamers on a journey from the vibrant cities of Colonial America, across the expansive and perilous frontier to the stormy seas and blood-soaked battlefields.  The game was developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with six other Ubisoft studios.  A first for the franchise, Assassin’s Creed® has extended its full universe to a handheld system with Assassin’s Creed III® Liberation.  Offering a unique experience exclusively on the PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Assassin’s Creed III Liberation is rated M for Mature and is available for $39.99.  Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc. and FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the commercial and brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, today announced the launch of the Family Feud & Friends^™ game for the Android platform. Now, through a cross-platform experience, Android and iOS users can challenge their friends to experience the Family Feud^® game and compete as they name the most popular answers to interactive survey questions, based on the widely-recognized television game show. Read the rest of this entry »

As Halloween revelers get ready to don their masks and celebrate all things eerie, Nintendo Canada is introducing a spellbinding new tale that delivers mind-bending tricks and entertaining treats for fans of portable gaming. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is now available for the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held systems, adding a new installment to the fan-favourite Professor Layton series. Players can immerse themselves in a mystery-rich storyline that includes new characters, a shadowy masked villain and hundreds of fun puzzles that can be solved using the Nintendo 3DS touch screen. Whether they’re veterans to the Professor Layton series or first-time sleuths, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask will give all types of players an enthralling mystery to solve. What’s more, puzzle lovers can look forward to 365 additional downloadable puzzles starting this week – players will receive one per day via wireless internet, for a whole year at no additional cost. Read the rest of this entry »

Just a few hours remain until the official North American release of Assassin’s Creed III from Ubisoft. Check out the official Assassin’s Creed III Launch Trailer and go deep into the untold history that didn’t only create a new nation, but a new Master Assassin. Experience the hidden truth behind one of history’s most influential wars – the American Revolution – and become a part of the legendary Brotherhood. Ignite the Revolution! Read the rest of this entry »

Infinite Game Publishing (IGP) and Piranha Games has announced that MechWarrior Online is set for Open Beta this week, beginning today – October 29. MechWarrior Online, one of 2012’s most anticipated titles, has been lauded by fans and the games media as the return of true mech combat. Recently the companies jointly announced that the MechWarrior Online Founder’s Program achieved more than $5 million dollars in sales since July. Read the rest of this entry »

Kerberos Productions has created a playable preview demo for its latest game, Sword of the Stars: The Pit, a fun, fast, light-hearted action RPG, made in the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games. Set in the popular Sword of the Stars universe, it delivers a rich backdrop and modern gameplay. Although the art style of the game is light, the role-playing mechanics under the hood will offer a good crunch for players who appreciate depth, as well as gruesome death-by-adorable-monsters. Read the rest of this entry »

Night Whisper Lane by EPX Games has been approved for sale on the Apple App Store, and is available now for $ 0.99. Night Whisper Lane is the first authentic Survival Horror gaming experience specifically designed for iOS that merges classic “Point and Click” gameplay with a “Turn-Based Battle System” to help you fend off whatever evil awaits you in this seemingly endless labyrinth. You find yourself in presence of an old ominous house without the faintest idea of how you got there, yet you feel drawn to it and are compelled to enter. Immediately you look down to your arm and see…. Goosebumps. As you reach to find the door you entered blocked, the shivers spread to every toe and fingertip.  You will need to trust your instincts, wit and memory to uncover the mystery behind the house and its connection to a mystifying femme fatal. Will you survive long enough to escape from the terror on Night Whisper Lane? Read the rest of this entry »

Capcom is offering the chance for people across the globe to have their creations and personal images incorporated into the retail version of Remember Me, scheduled for release on PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 and Windows PC next May, with the launch of two different initiatives. Set in Neo-Paris in 2084, Remember Me provides a vision of the world where personal memories have become a real world commodity that can be bought, traded and sold. Our heroine, Nilin, is an elite memory hunter who has had her memories wiped… and now she wants them back. Read the rest of this entry »

The Far Cry Experience is a four episode mockumentary web series created and produced internally by Ubisoft to tie in with the release of the Far Cry 3 game.  The series stars Superbad and Kick-Ass actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse as himself. It also stars Michael Mando, the voice and performance capture actor for the game’s character Vaas Montenegro. In its execution, the series is aimed to play with the codes of gaming, transcribing its violence while maintaining a humorous tone. This web series was designed to give fans the opportunity to experience and interact with the Far Cry 3 world in an original and innovative way. Read the rest of this entry »