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Slitherine Announces Release of Shadow Empire’s First DLC Called Oceania

Slitherine and VR Designs are proud to announce that Oceania, the first Shadow Empire DLC, is available. For the first time, Shadow Empire players can now create empires on aquatic worlds. Oceania introduces the creation of planets with vast oceans and continents divided into archipelagos. It’s a whole new way of playing Shadow Empire, with a previously unheard-of aquatic setting, plus new gameplay solutions and totally original, innovative game styles. Oceania will radically change the feeling of your Shadow Empire games. A marine world obviously needs a naval trade network. In addition to creating continents, archipelagos, and aquatic worlds, the … Continue reading Slitherine Announces Release of Shadow Empire’s First DLC Called Oceania

Metacore Celebrated Merge Mansion Update Launch at Paramour Estate Event With Pedro Pascal and Guests

On March 28, Metacore, the developer of the popular mobile title Merge Mansion, hosted a special event at the Paramour Estate in Los Angeles with special guests that included The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal, Only Murders in the Building’s Jesse Williams and Pretty Little Liars’ Ashley Benson, among others. The immersive experience, which was part live-action theater, part escape room and part lore museum, celebrated the recent launch of Merge Mansion’s milestone update that opened the doors to the Boulton Family Mansion. At the event, guests had the special chance to be thrust into the story of Merge … Continue reading Metacore Celebrated Merge Mansion Update Launch at Paramour Estate Event With Pedro Pascal and Guests

Thimble Beats T-Rex in the Ever-Crazier World of Monopoly

Since its first publication in 1935, but much more so over the last couple of decades, the Monopoly brand and game have proven to be one of the most versatile and willing to chase any trend or preference. Not only has it produced thousands of editions, with the largest single collection exceeding over 3,000 official versions, but the game has also diversified to different mediums and playing styles. Now, continuing with the titanic board game’s stance of appealing to just about everyone, it’s announced that there will be a token change in 2023. Apparently, fans of the game happy to … Continue reading Thimble Beats T-Rex in the Ever-Crazier World of Monopoly

What Are The Casino Trends For 2023?

One huge casino trend that has been going on for years is that of no-registration casinos, or Pay N Play casinos. The fast and uncomplicated gaming experience they offer has won players over and will continue to be a huge casino trend in 2023. Another big casino trend in 2023 is the tax-free casino site, although these have been popular for years. However, the casino trends for 2023 don’t stop there. While certain casino trends are big year on year, some casino trends are just entering the market. These trends could even revolutionize games and the gaming experience – just … Continue reading What Are The Casino Trends For 2023?

Mobile Games That You Should be Playing In 2023

Mobile games have come by leaps and bounds since the games of Snake on old Nokias. You can play games that have the same graphical fidelity as many mainstream consoles whilst also having the in-depth gameplay of hardcore PC games. The choice of games and software you can now play on your phone is staggering: From Canadian online casinos that allow you to deposit by phone bill all the way to hyper-competitive shooting games, it’s a veritable buffet of selection. Below are some of the top picks for mobile gaming, with games ranging from hidden gems to well-known blockbusters: Apex … Continue reading Mobile Games That You Should be Playing In 2023

4 Interesting Casino Game Trends

Industries seem to develop at a much quicker rate these days thanks to the evolution of technology and people’s availability to what is popular. This is seen more so in industries that have a particular reliance on technology, for instance in the world of gambling and casino games. These trends can develop at such a rate that it is often hard to stay on top of them. If you’re struggling then be sure to keep reading as the below article is going to discuss in more detail some of the most interesting new trends in casino games. Payment Options In … Continue reading 4 Interesting Casino Game Trends

E3 Expo 2023 Is Cancelled

There will be no E3 Expo this year in either its digital or physical form. That was the news from the official E3 Twitter account, which posted a succinct announcement about the show being fully cancelled this year. It stated: “ReedPop and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) have announced that both the digital and physical events for E3 2023 are cancelled.” Behind the scenes, many insiders suspected that this was coming. The biggest game publishers including Sony and Microsoft had pulled out of the 2023 show. Nintendo had long since stopped attending the annual event, instead hosting a special digital … Continue reading E3 Expo 2023 Is Cancelled

Paradox Interactive Launches Their Third Expansion for Surviving the Aftermath

Editor’s Note: Check out our full review of the Surviving the Aftermath: Rebirth DLC! Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios has launched Rebirth, the third expansion for their survival colony builder, Surviving the Aftermath. Revealed during the Paradox Announcement Show 2023, Rebirth gives players the power to modify and revitalize the environment with terraforming. Use your survival expertise, abilities, and technology to protect your restored world from an infectious threat. Surviving the Aftermath: Rebirth is available now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC at a suggested retail price of $14.99. In Surviving the Aftermath: Rebirth, it is time for humankind … Continue reading Paradox Interactive Launches Their Third Expansion for Surviving the Aftermath

Konami’s Duel Links Celebrates Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game’s Upcoming 25th Anniversary

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) has announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS is joining in the celebrations of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game’s upcoming 25th anniversary. Duelists can log in to the hit mobile and PC game during the Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game’s 25th Anniversary Campaign to acquire a bevy of birthday items. That includes stunning Prismatic Foil Rarity editions of fan-favorite cards Dark Magician Girl and Magic Cylinder. Everyone who logs in during the campaign will receive these beloved cards featuring the famous magical apprentice and her trusty attack-negating Trap Card. Dark Magician Girl and Magic Cylinder star in the enchanting new … Continue reading Konami’s Duel Links Celebrates Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Game’s Upcoming 25th Anniversary

Counter-Strike 2 Launches This Summer, Limited CS:GO Player Testing Available Now

After years of anticipation, Valve has officially announced that Counter-Strike 2, the largest technical leap forward in Counter-Strike’s history, will launch in Summer 2023, and is available in Limited Testing to some CS:GO players right now. CS2 is a free upgrade to CS:GO, marking the start of a new era of Counter-Strike on Valve’s Source 2 engine. The game’s full range of new features will be announced at launch, but during the limited testing period we’ll be evaluating a subset of those features to get it ready for the worldwide release. Here’s some of what CS2 will mean for players: … Continue reading Counter-Strike 2 Launches This Summer, Limited CS:GO Player Testing Available Now