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→
Daedalic Entertainment’s award-winning adventure "Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes" is now available for PC and Mac! To celebrate the launch, the game will be on sale at Steam for $14.99. Additionally GOG.com is offering an "Edna & Harvey Bundle", including "Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes", its predecessor "Edna & Harvey: The Breakout" and many extras such as Harvey’s Soundtrack and several pieces of artwork. The bundle is being offered at a special price of $17.99 (regular price $19.99) for the first week of release. Developers: Daedalic Entertainment Platforms: Mac, PC
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→
During its Fall Special Event, the critically acclaimed game developer CD Projekt RED, announced the worldwide premiere of The Witcher 2:Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition for Mac computers. The game, which entertained over 2 million players on PC and Xbox 360 is available on the 100% DRM-free distribution platforms GOG.com and Steam. This is the second title the Polish developer has launched for Apple’s platforms, having released the first installment of the Witcher series earlier this year. To celebrate this release, GOG.com and Steam have prepared special offers for all gamers. The Witcher 2 is 25% off and The Witcher … Continue reading The Witcher: Assassin Of Kings Deploys For Mac→
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
Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), invites players and fans alike to participate in spooky celebrations in all of WarpPortal’s games such as: Ragnarok Online, Rose Online, Requiem: Memento Mori, Dragon Saga and Maestia: Rise of Keledus. From October 16 through November 7, 2012, players will be tricked or treated to in-game Halloween events, activities and fabulous items. Requiem: Memento Mori ‘ October 24th – November 7th Requiem Nightmare Halloween is coming! During October 24th to November 7th, Requiem will be holding a special Halloween event! Minions and monsters around the world will have … Continue reading Gravity Interactive Planning Halloween Events Online→
This week Billy gets into a new game to see just how fun it is to jump around killing blobs of brown. No, Billy doesn’t have anything against UPS…just Mutants!
Leading publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator and writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound and Image Comics, announced today that ‘Around Every Corner’ the fourth episode of their five-part game series is now available for download. Written by Gary Whitta, the screenwriter behind The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington and the upcoming film, After Earth starring Will Smith, episode four of The Walking Dead continues the story of Lee Everett in the bleak and horrific aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. As episode four begins, and in the wake of terrible loss, … Continue reading The Walking Dead Episode 4 Bites Retail→
The pioneer in non-subscription MMO gaming comes back strong with Guild Wars 2, firmly establishing itself as force to be reckoned with, and a game to be enjoyed.
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