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Gameindustry.com Journalist Chella Ramanan Honored by London Games Festival

Eight BAME-background talents from the games industry have been selected for the London Games Festival’s first Ensemble showcase. The selected artists were unveiled today, on the first morning of the 2018 London Games Festival, which runs 5-15 April across the city. Ensemble, supported by the British Council, highlights the significant contribution BAME creatives have made to the UK’s games culture at every level, focusing on up to eight artists and delving into their work. The eight artists selected hail from across the UK and are:  • Chella Ramanan, Writer (Devon): Chella is a freelance journalist writing for Gamesindustry.com and the … Continue reading Gameindustry.com Journalist Chella Ramanan Honored by London Games Festival

Far Cry 5 Breaks Franchise Sales Records

Today, Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 5 more than doubled first week sell-through of Far Cry 4, making Far Cry 5 the fastest selling title in the franchise’s history. Digital distribution accounted for more than 50 percent of those sales. Far Cry 5 now represents the second biggest launch ever for a Ubisoft game, following only Tom Clancy’s The Division, with $310M USD in consumer spending through the first week. In addition to the strong first week of sales, record-breaking numbers of people are engaging with Far Cry 5 content. People streamed more than 55,000 hours of Far Cry 5 … Continue reading Far Cry 5 Breaks Franchise Sales Records

Teen Titans GO Figure Going Mobile

Cartoon Network has revealed Teen Titans GO Figure!, a new mobile game based on the Cartoon Network hit animated series Teen Titans GO! from Warner Bros. Animation and inspired by the upcoming feature film Teen Titans GO! to the Movies. The game will launch this summer on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets via the App Store, Google Play and Amazon store. The follow-up to 2016’s top-selling mobile game Teeny Titans, Teen Titans GO Figure! features our cute 3D stylized figures, exciting shopping system and engaging battle system fans know and love from the original Teeny Titans. There are now … Continue reading Teen Titans GO Figure Going Mobile

Call of Duty WWII The War Machine Trailer Springs To Life

Tensions escalate in DLC Pack 2 for Call of Duty: WWII — The War Machine. Join the Allies and stop the powerful Axis advance in three new Multiplayer maps that illustrate the might and global reach of the Axis War Machine. Strike back and take part in the Allied invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the all new objective-based War Mode mission. Plus, experience the latest Nazi Zombies chapter: The Shadowed Throne. The War Machine DLC pack 2 for Call of Duty: WWII arrives April 10. Publishers: Activision Developers: Sledgehammer Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

To Celebrate Frostpunk, 11 bit makes This War of Mine Free on Steam

For the team at 11 bit studios, Frostpunk is their biggest and most ambitious project to date and with just three weeks left to the release, they’re in the mood for giving! Their gift to gamers is their most important creation so far, the solemn survival game, This War of Mine – an emotional narrative highlighting the struggle of surviving war and the heavy burden of getting by in a war-torn region from the eyes of the civilians it impacts. Recently, This War of Mine hit a milestone of 2.5 million copies sold on Steam and along with receiving many … Continue reading To Celebrate Frostpunk, 11 bit makes This War of Mine Free on Steam

War Thunder Creators Announce Silent Thunder Submarine Combat Title

Gaijin Entertainment, creators of the popular vehicular combat MMO War Thunder, today announced a new, tactical submarine combat game in development, Silent Thunder. In clashes between three of the major military powers of the 21st century, players will face off against each other in combat on the world’s most powerful nuclear submarines. To get a first glimpse of the unique thrill of a three-dimensional, underwater battlefield, realistic submarine physics and the destructive power of atomic weapons, players are invited to join the game’s open test this weekend. Battles are on April 1st from 00:01 am Kamchatka time (UTC +12) to … Continue reading War Thunder Creators Announce Silent Thunder Submarine Combat Title

The Charming Empire Fights to Nintendo Switch

In The Charming Empire, our heroine, Amane Kosaka, was living a simple yet happy life in the countryside until one day she was suddenly taken away to live in the empire, summoned by her brother Soshi Amazaki — the current ruler. Though she was unaware of the underlying circumstances, she finds herself brought to this lively and palpable central city. Living in the immaculate royal palace, our heroine comes to learn that the empire might not be as joyful as it seems. Her brother is no longer the gentle man she once knew… A corrupt organization secretly runs things behind … Continue reading The Charming Empire Fights to Nintendo Switch

Arlington Texas Could Soon House Largest eSports Stadium

The City of Arlington is excited to announce plans for a state-of-the-art esports stadium designed to draw competitive players and fans from around the world. The 100,000-square- foot space, which would be the largest and most flexible esports stadium in the country, is set to open its doors this fall in Arlington’s world-class Entertainment District.