EA Acquires Social Games Developer KlickNation
by Rainier on Dec. 1, 2011 @ 2:53 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of KlickNation, a developer of free-to-play social role-playing games.
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Really Big Bundle Gets You Five Indie Games For Cheap
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2011 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under News
The creators of Indie Royale will be releasing the third gaming bundle since the launch of the site. This package, called the ‘Really Big Bundle,’ will feature a line-up of five top independent PC games.
OnLive Five-Day Frag Feast Lets You Play Multiplayer Games Free
by Rainier on Nov. 23, 2011 @ 4:07 p.m. PST | Filed under News
By distilling specialized game hardware out of the equation, OnLive allows games to be played as a pure media experience on virtually any device, with the same flexibility and instant-play experience that we’ve come to expect from online video and music.
Square Enix Signs Unreal Engine 3 License For Multiple Games
by Rainier on Nov. 17, 2011 @ 8:55 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Square Enix has signed an agreement with Epic Games granting it a license to develop multiple games with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology.
EA/Origin Terms of Service -- Use a Cheat, Lose Access to Your EA Games
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 27, 2011 @ 5:43 a.m. PDT | Filed under Editorials
There's been a lot of talk about corporate license agreements lately with both Sony and EA updating their Terms of Service to require arbitration to resolve disputes and prohibit class action lawsuits, but there's another gem buried within the EA/Origin Terms of Service -- the company reserves the right to revoke all your games if you cheat or tell others how to cheat.
Giuliani Ain't Clean Up The City. Video Games And Television Did.
by Rainier on Sept. 8, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under MOTD
After a short flight delay, we've arrived in New York! Haven't done much exploring yet. We got in, dropped off our bags, and headed off to a yummy dinner, but we'll start the touristy stuff in earnest tomorrow.
Due to our travel plans, we couldn't make the Forza 4 preview event, but Adam will be attending the Gears of War 3 multiplayer review sessions this week. Lucky bastard!
Due to our travel plans, we couldn't make the Forza 4 preview event, but Adam will be attending the Gears of War 3 multiplayer review sessions this week. Lucky bastard!
'APB Reloaded' Teams With [a]list Games For Wordwide Campaign
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2011 @ 10:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
APB is a massively multiplayer online freeform combat and driving-based game, designed by the creator of the original GTA franchise, and takes the universal theme of Criminals and Enforcement and brings it to a persistent, open world setting in a modern, crime-ridden city.
NCsoft To Reveal New Game At Gamescom
by Rainier on July 28, 2011 @ 2:58 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Executive producer Jeremy Gaffney of NCsoft’s Carbine Studios has confirmed that the project they have been working on will be the subject of a world exclusive reveal at gamescom, and that they will bring the game to PAX Prime as well.
EA Shutting Down Online Service For Over A Dozen Games
by Rainier on July 13, 2011 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
SouthPeak Bringing A Few Titles To Xbox Live Games on Demand
by Rainier on May 9, 2011 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
SouthPeak Interactive announced it has lined up a range of titles for digital release on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network Games on Demand service in North America.
EA Teams Up With Bigpoint to Distribute Play4Free Games
by Rainier on Feb. 28, 2011 @ 10:28 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Electronic Arts and Bigpoint International announced a strategic relationship to distribute select titles within EA's high-quality Play4Free portfolio to a global audience, starting with Lord of Ultima.
'The Walking Dead' (ALL) License Signed By TellTale Games
by Rainier on Feb. 18, 2011 @ 2:03 p.m. PST | Filed under News
The Walking Dead is an epic drama where personal trials are magnified against a backdrop of moment-to-moment survival. As a zombie epidemic of apocalyptic proportions sweeps the globe, the dead are rising to feed on the living.
Nearly 20% Of Consumers Play Social Games Online
by Rainier on Jan. 7, 2011 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under News
A fifth of consumers (19%) are now playing social games online, according to a new report by Econsultancy which looks in detail at a sector now worth close to a billion dollars.
EA Shutting Down Servers For A Slew Of Games
by Rainier on Jan. 5, 2011 @ 9:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Headup Games Launches Pre-Christmas Sales
by Rainier on Dec. 6, 2010 @ 11:50 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Today Headup Games has started an unique Pre-Christmas sale at its own online shop which lasts until Dec. 13, 2010. Fans can buy the latest Headup Games PC titles (Grotesque Tactics Premium Edition, GearGrinder, Future Wars, Greed: Black Border, and Twin Sector) at 50% off here, all you have to do is use the "presents4all" bonus code
Xbox Live Marketplace December Release Schedule, Kicks Off Games for the Holidays
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2010 @ 7:19 p.m. PST | Filed under News
This holiday season A World of Keflings will kick off Microsoft's "Games for the Holidays" for Xbox Live Arcade when it releases Dec. 22, 2010, for 800 Microsoft Points.
'Halo: Reach' (X360) Noble Map Pack Pre-Order Incentive At GameStop
by Rainier on Nov. 24, 2010 @ 10:12 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Step into the boots of a Spartan III, as Halo: Reach charts the story of Noble Team in their heroic stand to defend the planet Reach, its people and secrets against a ruthless assault by an alien collective known as the Covenant.
PS3 Now Streaming Live Hockey Games In HD
by Rainier on Nov. 10, 2010 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Sony Computer Entertainment America and the National Hockey League announced that NHL GameCenter LIVE is available now on the PS3, making it the first and only gaming console to stream live hockey games in High Definition.
'Okamiden' (NDS) Unveils Release Dates, Gamestop Pre-Order Incentive
by Rainier on Nov. 2, 2010 @ 10:59 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Okamiden is a picturesque action adventure game for the Nintendo DS. Taking place a few months after the events of Okami, Okamiden follows the adventures of Chibiterasu, a young sun god who is summoned to protect the land.
Paradox Interactive Signs Publishing Deal With NeocoreGames
by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2010 @ 8:56 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Paradox Interactive announced the signing of a significant publishing deal with Hungarian developer Neocore. The deal includes previously released titles as well as several unannounced future projects.
'Fallen Earth' Launches Gamestop Promo, $20 Off And In-Game Item
by Rainier on Oct. 8, 2010 @ 2:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Fallen Earth is a post-apocalyptic massively multiplayer online game that mixes FPS style with traditional RPG mechanics, where six factions are struggling to emerge from the collapse of civilization brought on by viruses and environmental disaster.
'Family Party: 90 Great Games Party Pack' (Wii) Announced - Screens
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2010 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Family Party: 90 Great Games Party Pack is created especially for the entire family as players choose from over a dozen cute characters, compete in over 90 games and challenges to achieve high scores and win medals, and participate in a variety of 4-player multiplayer games.
'9Dragons' European Operations Picked Up By GamesCampus
by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2010 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
9Dragons is a martial arts MMO set in ancient China, where you, through training and quests, reach your destiny as a master of the martial arts.
Collective Mindz To Bring Headup Games Titles To North America
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2010 @ 6:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Headup Games is happy to announce an exclusive publishing agreement with Collective Mindz to expand its retail network into North America, starting with GearGrinder, Greed: Black Border, Future Wars, Grotesque Tactics, as well as the upcoming first tactical Zombie survival game, Trapped Dead.
Best Buy Now Ready to Take Your Old Video Games
by Rainier on Aug. 26, 2010 @ 8:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Gaming enthusiasts nationwide now have more reasons to shop Best Buy as their gaming destination. Launching in close to 600 Best Buy stores this week, with additional stores to soon follow, the new Best Buy Trade-In program offers customers an opportunity to sell pre-owned video games.