Fresh franchises, old favourites and an abundance of indie titles will fight it out in 2019, a year said to be the best ever for new video game launches. With a huge number of new releases on the way, there are some that stand out from the rest. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for Nintendo Switch Join Mario, Luigi, and friends for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere! As always, the controls are simple and straightforward and in this edition, for the younger players there are new playable characters and helpful reference videos. This is the perfect choice for … Continue reading Top New Video Games Coming in 2019→
The art of aerial dogfighting is one of the most dynamic forms of combat, experienced in three dimensions, setting the stage for a highly unique and challenging battleground. Now, with ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s multiplayer mode, players can enter dogfights with their friends and coordinate battle strategy to take out opposing players. ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s multiplayer mode will consist of two gameplay variants; the first variant takes on a team death match format featuring 4 vs. 4 dogfights. The second multiplayer variant takes on a traditional death match format, enabling up to eight players to blow each … Continue reading ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN Adds Multiplayer Combat→
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today confirmed its first-ever formal dialogue with the World Health Organization (WHO) occurred on December 3, 2018. The meeting’s purpose was to discuss the WHO’s activities with respect to video games, provide information on the video game industry, and exchange views on the role that the video games and related industries may play in contributing to public health objectives. “Meeting with the WHO enabled us to engage in conversations about the positive impact video games have on the more than 2.6 billion players worldwide,” said Entertainment Software Association Acting President and CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis. “We … Continue reading Entertainment Software Association Meets With World Health Organization→
As we head into 2019, Game Industry takes a look at the video slot game format that is taking the online gambling world by storm. It’s not often that a new type of gambling experience comes along that can genuinely be described as a game-changer, but in recent years Megaways™ slots from Big Time Gaming (BTG) have achieved just that accolade. These games are setting wagering records across the world thanks to an ingenious software engine called Random Reel Modifier that first appeared in BTG’s Dragon’s Born slot in 2016. During each spin of a Megaways™ game the six reels … Continue reading The Extraordinary Rise of Megaways Slots→
Led by Massive Entertainment in collaboration with seven other studios around the world, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is the next evolution in the open-world online shooter RPG genre that the first game helped establish. Set seven months after a deadly virus was released in New York City, Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will bring players into a fractured and collapsing Washington D.C. The world is on the brink, its people living through the biggest crisis ever faced in human history. As veteran Division agents, players are the last hope against the complete fall of society as enemy factions vie … Continue reading Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Gets Release Date→
Netmarble Corp. announced that the Fantastic Four have arrived in the epic Super Hero action-RPG mobile game, MARVEL Future Fight! First introduced in 1961, Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), The Invisible Woman (Susan Richards), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and The Thing (Ben Grimm) have taken generations of readers along on some of the greatest comic adventure stories ever told. The Fantastic Four are not alone, as they’ve brought along their perennial nemesis, Doctor Doom, and his champion of Latveria, Victorious. Along with these six new characters, Crystal and She-Hulk – existing Marvel Future Fight characters who have been friends and … Continue reading The Fantastic Four Join Marvel Future Fight Game→
Today, PQube announces the release date of the romantic visual novel Song of Memories on PlayStation 4. The love story that turned the Japanese genre upside down with its surprising twist releases worldwide on February 1st. While the PlayStation 4 version and the special Encore Edition are confirmed, we regrettably had to cancel the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Unfortunately, Song of Memories can’t be brought to a functioning level of quality our fans demand on the Switch due to development complications. A romantic visual novel with a dark and sinister underbelly, Song Of Memories is an adventure that … Continue reading Song of Memories Romantic Visual Novel Gets PlayStation 4 Release Date→
Chirp, the pioneers in data-over-sound technology, today announced it has incorporated its technology into the Roblox apps for iOS and Android to connect friends using sound and proximity between mobile devices. Roblox, one of the world’s largest online entertainment platforms for kids and teens, is using Chirp to safely and securely add nearby friends from within the Roblox app. Chirp’s technology uses sound to transfer data, converting it into an audio signal that is emitted by the device’s loudspeaker which can then be received by other devices nearby via their microphones. Listening devices can then convert the signal back to … Continue reading Chirp Integrates Technology into Roblox Mobile Apps→
This February marks a release of is Anthem. Developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts, this game has the potential to become the next great thing in online gaming. At first glance, many players might feel like Anthem looks like Bungie’s Destiny. This is only partially true. The game combines third-person shooter genre with aspects of an action RPG and huge open world. Anthem is focused on multiplayer hunts, raiding – players run missions to gain experience and gear in order to progress. Classes of the game are also something to look forward to. Anthem doesn’t have game classes … Continue reading Anthem – the next big thing in online gaming?→
Loot boxes caused quite a stir in governments worldwide when they hit the market a couple of years ago, with many experts claiming the concept had similarities to traditional gambling. But what’s the status quo of loot boxes in 2019? Read on to find out. What is a loot box anyway? If you play modern video games, it is highly likely you have come across one or ten in-game loot boxes. But for the sake of being proper, let us establish what a loot box actually is: A loot box is typically a digital in-game box, crate, chest or similar … Continue reading Loot Box: The Gaming Equivalent of a Casino Bonus?→
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