Skate to the Moon
A pre-game demo has found its way to my computer and I test it out to see just how well I think it fairs. Does Zineth skate to a future or does it fall flat a few feet after leaving the starting line?
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The Showdown Effect Explodes Into Stores
Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and an abuser of diplomatic immunity, today released The Showdown Effect, a new multiplayer action title from Arrowhead Game Studios. In a world where every single action movie from the 80s and 90s is happening concurrently, players must shoot, slash, dive, roll, punch, and quip their way to victory to become the last clich’ standing. The Showdown Effect is available for PC and Mac in digital stores worldwide. Witness The Showdown Effect ‘ the impossible chaos that occurs when an amnesiac clone, a grizzled cop, an inscrutable martial arts master, a plucky teenage genius, … Continue reading The Showdown Effect Explodes Into Stores
Just Some Simple Tests
Once again I am a test subject, a monkey to be precise, who must do little puzzle tasks in order to get my reward. Sounds simple, and it is. But does this game hold up, or do these simple tests fall flat?
Baulder’s Gate Enhanced Edition Now Available For Mac
Beamdog and Overhaul Games proudly announce that Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for Mac OS X is now available directly from www.beamdog.com. The Mac OS X version will also release later in the Mac App Store. The original Baldur’s Gate launched in 1998. With over 50 hours of epic gameplay, it quickly became the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons’ fantasy roleplaying video game series at that time. Beamdog and Overhaul Games have brought this classic back to life for Mac OS X. In addition to enhancing graphics and gameplay, Overhaul Games has added new allies to join your party, complete with … Continue reading Baulder’s Gate Enhanced Edition Now Available For Mac
The 2012 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees
The ballots have all been counted, and here are the five nominees in each category for the 2012 GiN Game of the Year Awards. Congratulations to everyone who worked on a game that earned a spot on the ballot this year. For all our voters, don’t forget to cast your final ballot for the overall winner in each category. Last year we had more than 100,000 votes cast, so be sure you’re ballot is in there. Voting is, as always, free. Lots of people worked really hard to bring us these great games. Show them we care! And when you’re … Continue reading The 2012 GiN Game Of The Year Nominees
Feeling Alive Again
When I have to jump between being dead and alive so many times, I hope that there’s a good reason for it. Thankfully [REVIVE] gives me a great one, and my review will tell you why.
Avadon 2: The Corruption Soon To Invade PC, Mac
Spiderweb Software, Inc. announced today the upcoming release of Avadon 2: The Corruption, an all-new, indie fantasy role-playing game and the second title in their hit Avadon Trilogy. Return to Avadon, the dread Black Fortress. You are a spy and warrior, fighting the foes of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your power is great and your word is law, but you will need all of your skill and cunning to end the civil war that is tearing your land apart. You are an agent of Avadon. The Black Fortress. Your job is to protect your homeland … Continue reading Avadon 2: The Corruption Soon To Invade PC, Mac
Protoxide: Death Race Now Available
HeroCraft Games are delighted to announce the launch of the Protoxide: Death Race for devices shipped with Android OS. The game has already been praised by users of iPhone and iPad. It has topped the charts in its genre and garnered a large number of fans. Protoxide: Death Race offers you a vision of the ‘world after 2012’. Showing you all you need to know about ultra-fast, battle-ready super-cars that look like machines from a Hollywood blockbuster and the wild industrial tracks they inhabit. Various modes of Protoxide: Death Race give you a chance to test yourself in high-speed competition, … Continue reading Protoxide: Death Race Now Available
Show’em Some Love
This week I look at an Indie game still in its Alpha stages. Does it have what it takes to keep going, or is it back to the drawing board for Factorio?
Dr. Jolt Puzzle Game Slides Into App Store
Side-Kick Games, a studio focused on family and mid-core games, today announced Dr. Jolt, an electrifying new puzzle game that will be coming to iOS later this month. In the game, you help Dr. Jolt activate his crazy contraptions, using your fingertips to generate electricity and create chain reactions and dazzling light shows. The game will be available for free via the App Store for iPad and iPhone 4 and later devices. ‘Dr. Jolt is a pick-up and play puzzle game for all ages,’ said Guy Bendov, CEO of Side-Kick Games. ‘We’ve built a very fun and engaging game that … Continue reading Dr. Jolt Puzzle Game Slides Into App Store