The battle lines have been drawn and global peace is at stake as Meridian4 (@Meridian4) and Full Control today release Frontline Tactics on Steam for PC and Mac, with an iPad and iPhone version due out next month. The tactical strategy game drops players in the thick of a mission to quell an uprising by a splinter military group bent on overtaking the oil-rich nation of Fahrahn. Although it enjoys a robust single-player option, what really sets Frontline Tactics apart is its ability to let gamers play against each other in two different multiplayer modes, regardless of which version they … Continue reading Frontline Tactics Hits Steam, iOS Version Due Soon→
Seattle-based Reign Apps today announces the recent release of Tiny Election for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Tiny Election is a wild new arcade game built to lampoon the 2012 election season. Players eschew speeches and debates in their White House bid; instead, all they need to do is aim their candidate’s head well, demolish the opposition and their campaign is sure to be a success. Reign Apps, an emerging independent mobile applications developer, is excited to announce the launch of Tiny Election onto the App Store. Compatible with most iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, this free, gleefully … Continue reading Tiny Election Wins With Gamers→
Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on October 29, 2012. Building upon the success of the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto III in 2001, the release of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City in 2002 pushed the open-world game series deeper into pop culture with a vibrant over-the-top take on Miami, a stunning celebrity voice cast and a loving, satirical look at the cultural excesses of the ’80s. In conjunction with the anniversary, Rockstar will release Grand Theft Auto: Vice City for a … Continue reading GTA: Vice City Turns Ten→
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), the non-profit self-regulatory body for the video game industry, today announced a streamlined, no-cost service for assigning ratings to all digitally delivered games. ESRB’s new ‘Digital Rating Service’ utilizes a brief but detailed online questionnaire to assess not only a product’s content and age-appropriateness, but also interactive elements, including the sharing of personal information or physical location and exposure to unfiltered user-generated content. This newly streamlined service will first be put into use for downloadable games available from a number of computer and video game platforms including Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Vita, … Continue reading ESRB Adds New Ratings System For Downloaded Games→
Spicy Horse Entertainment, Shanghai-based developer of top-quality games for mobile, online, console, and PC platforms, announced today that its game "BigHead BASH" is officially out of beta and live for all browsers through Spicy Horse’s own Spicy World (http://spicyworld.spicyhorse.com/) and via Armor Games, Kongregate, and Facebook. "BigHead BASH" is a realtime player-versus-player deathmatch game pitting collectible toys against each other in zany combat environments. Spicy Horse’s innovative multiplatform technology means all players from all platforms can play together on a single set of servers for all platforms and portals. The launch features Andox and Box from "Happy Camp," one of … Continue reading BigHead BASH Ready To Play Anywhere→
Walking Dead: The Game, Episode Three – Long Road Ahead is now available for download on iOS. This is the third of five episodes in the critically acclaimed game series from Telltale Games based on Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead. In its original release on console, PC and Mac, The Walking Dead: Episode Three – Long Road Ahead was met with considerable acclaim from arts and entertainment critics worldwide. Leading games publication Game Informer says Telltale’s game series is," Gripping, emotionally-charged, and completely blindsiding – The Walking Dead is one of the most talked about releases … Continue reading The Walking Dead Episode Three Hits iOS→
Square Enix is pleased to announce the release of Symphonica, a new and unique orchestral rhythm action title for iOS devices. Symphonica puts you in the role of Takt, a young conductor desperately attempting to hone the skills of the ramshackle Fayharmonic orchestra as he pursues his dream of becoming the world’s greatest conductor. Seamlessly integrating unique, free-flowing rhythm action gameplay with a gripping storyline and stunning classical music including Dvorak’s New World Symphony and Beethoven’s Fifth, Symphonica puts a fresh spin on the music game genre that is unlike anything you’ve experienced before! Publishers: Square Enix Platforms: iPhone/iPad, Mac
Ruari O’Sullivan, otherwise known as randomnine, the indie developer of Beacon and Fear is Vigilance is announcing a sequel to the popular Cardinal Quest. Together with Ido Yehieli (www.tametick.com), the man behind the original Cardinal Quest, Ruari invites fans to help support the project through crowd-funding site, Indiegogo. Cardinal Quest 2 is an indie, turn-based RPG with permadeath and randomly generated dungeons. Players will be drawn into this top-down 2D, dungeon-crawler, as they prepare to fight against the minotaur tyrant, Asterion and free the land from his oppression. The game’s new talent system, allows players to build a unique character, … Continue reading Cardinal Quest 2 Announced, Looks For Funding→
AR23D Studio released its first game ‘Bugs Mayhem’ based on Augmented Reality Technology today. The realistic approach and the quality of Augmented Reality will stir your imagination ‘ this game stands out due to a higher level of technology used in it comparing with all other games you have played before. ‘Our company has released the first game in the sphere of Augmented reality which doesn’t compromise the look and the quality and which doesn’t have simplifications due to which Augmented reality has been considered nothing more than a pretty idea for a long time. In ‘Bugs Maybem’ you don’t … Continue reading Fighting Bugs In iPad Augmented Reality→
Successful mobile app publisher, Focus Multimedia, has announced a charming and unique new action-puzzle game, Squashies World, for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Developed by award-winning studio The Game Creators, Squashies World asks players to rescue the stranded Squashies ‘ a collection of cute, cool and colorful characters ‘ after their world is turned upside down by a tornado. The Squashies are desperate to return to the world where they live. Players must work out how to save the Squashies by squashing together characters of the same type until there are none left in the level. The game uses intuitive … Continue reading Squashies Plop Onto Apple, Android Platforms→
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