Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes today announced that BATTLETECH, the first turn-based tactical ‘Mech combat PC game in over 20 years, will be available on April 24, 2018. To celebrate the forthcoming launch, today marks the premiere of the BATTLETECH cinematic story trailer, available to watch now. Developed by Harebrained Schemes, the studio responsible for the critically acclaimed Shadowrun Returns series, BATTLETECH is the next generation of turn-based tactical ‘Mech combat. In BATTLETECH, you play as the commander of a mercenary company on the edges of civilized space, negotiating and executing a variety of combat contracts while attempting to keep … Continue reading BATTLETECH Gets April Release Date, New Story Trailer→
Over one hundred thought leaders in the burgeoning serious games market will be attending and speaking at the 2018 Serious Play Conference in Washington, D.C. this July. The show will include a five-year forecast showcasing where this part of the game industry is headed.
Today, Ubisoft released the launch trailer for Far Cry 5 ahead of the game’s release on March 27. Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and … Continue reading Far Cry 5 Gets Launch Trailer→
PQube and WayForward are pleased to announce that PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch editions of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition are sashaying into European retailers on 27 April 2018. Furthermore, all pre-order and launch copies will be the Day One Edition, which comes bundled with the 30-song Risky Beats soundtrack CD, and a 100-page artbook filled with unseen sketches of Shantae and the gang. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – Ultimate Edition is the complete celebration of one of Shantae’s best-loved adventures. Bursting with digital bonus content, the Ultimate Edition contains the game itself, plus all former DLC extras including the … Continue reading Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Flies to Switch, PS4→
For the first in the franchise’s history, Far Cry 5 decides to take place in America instead of some non-descript, non-existent countries, republics, or neutral islands. This time the mayhem is going to happen on the rolling hills and quaint towns of Montana, a fictional Hope county, to be specific. With the launch set for March 27, let’s see what Far Cry 5 has in store for us. Source: far-cry.ubisoft.com The premise There was a man called Joseph, once an understudy to a local pastor, but he has since moved to find his own way. It turned out to be … Continue reading Far Cry 5 Heads To America→
En Masse Entertainment announced today that TERA, the true action MMO designed for consoles, releases for free on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 April 3, 2018. Come launch, gamers will be immersed in a massive world that combines the high adventure of epic MMORPGs with TERA’s own trademarked fast-paced precision combat mechanics. Gamers too eager to wait for April 3 can purchase TERA Founder’s Packs beginning March 27 for $29.99. Founder’s Packs include a full week of Head Start access, also beginning March 27, and grant a variety of compelling in-game items to diehard players. “There is a lot of … Continue reading TERA Action MMO Coming To Consoles→
The world of video game development is extremely competitive with certain franchises selling millions of copies of games the day they are released. The tough part about working in the video game industry is many people do not know whether the game will be a hit or a flop. There are too many factors for a company to be able to guarantee that the game will be a success. Games like Fortnite could have never anticipated how popular the game has become as it captivated people around the world. Putting together the right team of developers, writers, artists, and even … Continue reading How To Put Together a Great Video Game Development Team→
The time has come to prove your value as a knight. Will you have the courage, persistence and flair to defeat the evil sorcerer and save your loved one? Or will you allow your fear, hesitation and misgivings to take control of you? Whatever you decide, make it quick – your stone body is just one step from completely falling apart. Castle of Heart is now available in the Americas, Europe and Australia exclusively in the Nintendo Switch eShop (https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/castle-of-heart-switch) priced at 14.99 USD/EUR. Take control of a cursed knight, turned to stone by an evil sorcerer’s spell. Keep moving … Continue reading Action RPG Castle of Heart Slices to Switch→
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As pledged last August, independent games developer Bohemia Interactive has donated half of its 2017 net revenue from direct sales of the Arma 3 Laws of War DLC to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The total amount raised is USD 176,667 (one-hundred and seventy-six thousand, six-hundred and sixty-seven US dollars – approximately EUR 143,543 or GBP 126,016). To further celebrate the special occasion, the studio published a special blog post, which includes a newstory trailer for the DLC, plus an infographic with statistics on how people played Laws of War’s mini-campaign. “With over two billion gamers worldwide, … Continue reading Arma 3 Laws of War DLC Raises $176,667 for Charity→
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