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Scary, exciting or fun? 3 easy tips to choose a game for Black Friday or Christmas

Hey, it’s that time of the year again! You are hunting around for upcoming deals to stock your gaming pantry. The net is flooded with tips and suggestions. You end up with a big headache. We are here to help. Before we begin, one answer to the question a friend of mine asked me yesterday. I guess many of you can use the info. Bob is salivating on Black Friday deals, but with Christmas coming right behind and the whole family writing wish lists… where to find extra cash? So he asked me what about raising some by online gambling? … Continue reading Scary, exciting or fun? 3 easy tips to choose a game for Black Friday or Christmas

Doctor Who Edge of Time VR Game Gets November Release Date

Publisher PlayStack and Developer Maze Theory are proud to announce that Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, the feature-length VR videogame, will launch on November 12th 2019. With multiple references to the series and its 55-year history, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time combines action, adventure and sci-fi, equipping players with the Sonic Screwdriver to solve mind-bending puzzles, escape treacherous environments and come face-to-face with classic Doctor Who monsters, all within virtual reality. Escape from Weeping Angels, face off against brand-new creatures and pilot a Dalek shell to harness its fearsome weaponry in a thrilling and immersive single-player adventure! Features: … Continue reading Doctor Who Edge of Time VR Game Gets November Release Date

The Long Dark Finally Continues Icy Adventure

Hinterland today launched The Long Dark Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam. Continuing the wildly popular survival storyline of the WINTERMUTE series, Episode Three: Crossroad Elegy spins the storytelling focus from Will Mackenzie who was featured in the earlier episodes, and drops players into the boots of Dr. Astrid Greenwood as she takes on the unforgiving wild and tells her own unique story of survival and exploration. To open this new instalment of the WINTERMUTE story to existing and new fans alike, Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy is unlocked for all players, regardless of whether they … Continue reading The Long Dark Finally Continues Icy Adventure

Strange Murder Mystery Tangle Tower Sneaks to Steam and Switch

Developer SFB Games is happy to announce that the thrilling mystery game Tangle Tower has launched today on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC/Mac via Steam. Starring detective duo Grimoire and sass-giving Sally, Tangle Tower takes you to a strange and twisted mansion where a murder has taken place. The problem? The key suspect is… a painting?! Nothing that Detective Grimoire hasn’t seen before! Investigate this bizarre murder case and solve the mystery clouding Tangle Tower. Hunt for clues, interrogate eccentric suspects and untangle many brain-twisting puzzles. Explore a beautiful, digitally-painted world brought to you by the creative vision behind titles … Continue reading Strange Murder Mystery Tangle Tower Sneaks to Steam and Switch

3 Reasons Why the Online Casino Industry Has Become More Widely Accepted

Not too long ago, gambling as a whole was shunned and vilified in many circles, as it was made out to be a vice. While there was always an offline casino industry that was concentrated into specific areas, the general public outside of those areas generally viewed casino gambling as being akin to alcoholism and other undesirable habits. Nowadays, responsible gambling is a much more commonly accepted and practiced concept, as online casinos have largely torn down many of the geographical and cultural boundaries that once kept many gamers from experiencing the excitement of gambling. Here are three reasons why … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why the Online Casino Industry Has Become More Widely Accepted

Augmented Reality Game Turns American Cities into Gameboards

Today, Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) brings MONOPOLY, a Hasbro Inc. (HASDAQ: HAS) brand, to life by launching Ally + MONOPOLY, the augmented reality (AR) game that turns six American cities into a live MONOPOLY board game to promote financial literacy in a fun and engaging way. People across the country will have a chance to grow their fortunes by winning up to $50,000 in cash, a new Jeep Wrangler, and other prizes totaling $1 million, all while learning smart money tips and supporting Junior Achievement. “More than two in five (41%) Americans say they don’t feel as confident as … Continue reading Augmented Reality Game Turns American Cities into Gameboards

Dragonhold Season Finale Launches in The Elder Scrolls Online

Dragonhold, the culmination of the Season of the Dragon, The Elder Scrolls Online’s first year-long interconnected adventure, is now live on PC and Mac. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players will make their mark on Southern Elsweyr on November 5th. Dragonhold features Southern Elsweyr, a new story zone with three unique biomes, and packed with delves, world bosses, quests, Dragon hunts, and more. Players can purchase Dragonhold for 2,000 of the in-game Crown currency or by becoming an ESO Plus member (which nets players additional benefits). Especially intrepid players can unlock the Dragonhold Collector’s Bundle for 4,000 Crowns and receive … Continue reading Dragonhold Season Finale Launches in The Elder Scrolls Online

THQ Nordic Sets Up Japan KK Subsidiary

THQ Nordic Japan KK has officially been incorporated. The tasks and responsibilities of the newly formed entity are distribution, PR, and marketing of THQ Nordic’s and HandyGames’ slate of games in the Japanese market. “In our opinion, the only real way to truly embrace (pun intended) the Japanese market is to run it with a team of Japanese professionals, which was our approach for the new Japanese subsidiary. A warm, heartfelt welcome to the entire team based in Tokyo, Japan” comments Klemens Kreuzer, Managing Director at THQ Nordic GmbH. “Good things come to those who wait and we took our … Continue reading THQ Nordic Sets Up Japan KK Subsidiary

Malta – Is There Life After Gaming?

Malta is a small island country in the Mediterranean, and as such it has its charm. It’s part of Europe and the European Union, and – it’s very innovative. Since Malta is just a barren rock, as some people would call it, the country has decided to turn itself into a tourist hot spot and a digital pioneer. And it has largely succeeded, thanks to the iGaming sector. Today, if you need to find a decent iGaming company in Europe, you will probably look to Malta first. This is understandable. The country has the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which provides … Continue reading Malta – Is There Life After Gaming?

New Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong Game Announced

On the heels of Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood, Bigben’s catalogue is expanding its presence in The World of Darkness with the production of a new video game based on the famous franchise Vampire: The Masquerade. Already teased at Bigben Week 2019, this new game titled Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong will release in 2021. It will be developed by Big Bad Wolf studio, a narrative RPG specialist and author of the award-winning game The Council. Vampire: The Masquerade is the most iconic role-playing game of its generation and sets the standard for many tabletop gamers. The first setting in … Continue reading New Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong Game Announced