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Egosoft Updating and Improving Massive X4 Foundations Game

Calling their efforts at producing a massive universe with a functional economy a bit of a learning curve, EGOSOFT is releasing some big patches with exciting new features planned. The developers are making progress with 2.0 and want to inform the press and public about their detailed plans moving forward towards version 3.0 and on towards their first expansion which will introduce the Split race, their ships, a new Split economy and of course a large new area of space. This is scheduled for shortly after releasing 3.0. Developers: Egosoft Platforms: PC

Injustice 2 Player Review

If anything is clear, it is that Injustice 2 was positioned as one of the favorite fights video games, where various characters from the DC universe show off their powers, combos and other abilities. It was not clear what we could expect from its sequel after the first title was so popular with gamers, but NetherRealm Studios has made a lot of improvements and the user experience has been enriched. Starting with the design of the characters. DC superheroes never looked better, with details in their locker rooms, brightness in their pupils and body movements that look totally real. Although … Continue reading Injustice 2 Player Review

Horror Remade: Resident Evil 2 Now Available

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the hotly anticipated reimagining of the horror classic Resident Evil 2 is now available in North America and Europe. This retelling of the survival horror masterpiece was built from top to bottom using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, delivering breathtakingly realistic visuals, chilling sound design, an over-the-shoulder perspective, and modernized controls. This 2019 release offers a deeply immersive and terrifying account of the Raccoon City outbreak through the eyes of two of the franchise’s most beloved characters. Resident Evil 2 is available in both physical and digital formats for … Continue reading Horror Remade: Resident Evil 2 Now Available

Red Dead Online Offers Improvments, Free Gold Bars Weekend

Red Dead Online Beta players who log in this weekend (January 25th through Sunday January 27th) can expect a bonus of five Gold Bars set to be delivered by Tuesday, January 29th. Additionally, upgrades have been made to the lobbies of Gun Rush, the latest mode which pits up to 32 players in a battle-royale fight to the death in a rapidly shrinking play area full of weapons ranging from Repeating Shotguns to Dynamite Arrows. Along with the changes to matchmaking, further upgrades can be expected for Gun Rush and beyond. According to Rockstar: Gold Bonus Thank you to dedicated … Continue reading Red Dead Online Offers Improvments, Free Gold Bars Weekend

Far Cry New Dawn Gets New Story Trailer

Face off against the ruthless highwaymen and their leaders the Twins as you fight to survive in a dangerous post-apocalyptic frontier. Form unexpected alliances, build a deadly arsenal of makeshift weapons and gear using the remnants of the old world to survive against all new threats. Far Cry New Dawn will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 15th, 2019. Publishers: Ubisoft Developers: Ubisoft Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Steam, Xbox One

Puzzle Platformer Rehtona Arrives on Steam

The single-player puzzle-platformer REHTONA – which features parallel universes and a branching, ethereal narrative with alternate endings – has arrived on Steam. The game tells the story of Rehtona – a girl who is trapped between two contrasting worlds: the Light World, and the Shadow World. After suddenly finding herself alone in the latter, Rehtona must collect “memory fragments” to find out what happened – but whenever a complete image is assembled, a memory that doesn’t seem to belong to Rehtona becomes imprinted onto her mind instead… With stunning pixel art, complex gameplay, and an endearing protagonist, REHTONA (“ANOTHER” spelled … Continue reading Puzzle Platformer Rehtona Arrives on Steam

The Gamification of Online Casinos

In the not-so-distant past, casino players and video gamers are considered as two entirely different groups of people. The former wouldn’t see the point of gaming without a monetary reward, while the latter would view slot machines as boring games where players cannot influence the result with their skills. But now as online casinos advances, the boundary between the two has quickly become blurry. The gamification of casino games is seen as one of the hottest online casino trends of 2019: many online casinos, such as those listed on SmartphoneCasinos.co.uk, have started to adopt this approach in their special offers … Continue reading The Gamification of Online Casinos

US Videogame Sales Reached $43.4 Billion in 2018

The U.S. video game industry generated a record $43.4 billion in revenue in 2018, up 18 percent from 2017, according to new data released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and The NPD Group. “The impressive economic growth of the industry announced today parallels the growth of the industry in mainstream American culture,” said acting ESA President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis. “Across the nation, we count people of all backgrounds and stages of life among our most passionate video game players and fans. Interactive entertainment stands today as the most influential form of entertainment in America.” “2018 was another … Continue reading US Videogame Sales Reached $43.4 Billion in 2018

Life is Strange 2 Episode 2 Gets Launch Trailer

Square Enix External Studios and DONTNOD Entertainment are excited to share the launch trailer for Life is Strange 2 Episode 2. The second episode of Life is Strange 2 is titled ‘Rules’ and will release digitally worldwide this Thursday, January 24th, 2019, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC/Steam. Episode 2 picks up a few months after the events of the first episode, as Sean and Daniel are on the run from the police following the tragic incident in Seattle and the manifestation of a strange supernatural power. Things are getting tougher as the seasons have changed and the winter … Continue reading Life is Strange 2 Episode 2 Gets Launch Trailer

4 Cool Trends in the Development of Online Slots

Game developers are working harder now than ever before to create titles that engage players and immerse them in various worlds and narratives. In recent years, this task has become much tougher thanks to the rise of entertainment behemoths like Netflix and social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram. This has certainly been felt by slot game developers, who are also having to compete with popular video games like Fortnite, Call of Duty and PUBG. This has led developers to push the boundaries, and in recent months we have seen some build highly innovative features into their games. Here … Continue reading 4 Cool Trends in the Development of Online Slots