Vampires Announced for Skyrim

Elder Scrolls developer, Bethesda, has revealed that vampires will be a playable race in Skyrim. Game director, Todd Howard confirmed that players will be able to transform into a bloodsucker – a revelation that’s sure to have vampire RPG fans champing at the bit, as it were. Once you become a vampire, it will change the way you play the game. Sunlight will affect you, the more powerful you get and players will be able to feed on people as they’re sleeping. Howard confirmed that you will be able to play through the entire game as a vampire and benefit … Continue reading Vampires Announced for Skyrim

Dead Island Dev Apologises for Offensive Code

Dead Island developer, Techland is having a bad week. After a debug version of the game was accidentally released on Steam, earlier this week, the developer issued an apology for the buggy game. Just days later, a gamer has discovered a line of hidden code in Dead Island that names a skill as ‘feminist whore’. This name doesn’t appear in the actual game, but the offensive line of code has sparked outrage. The skill applies to Purna, a female character who scores more points for killing male zombies. Techland has openly apologised for the incident and issued this statement: "It … Continue reading Dead Island Dev Apologises for Offensive Code

Back To The Future Game Free On PSN For September

Telltale’s Back to the Future: The Game series has thrilled fans of the original film trilogy and gamers alike, receiving numerous accolades from critics across the world. Now, Telltale Games is offering PlayStationNetwork users the chance to sample the first episode- "It’s About Time" for free now through September 27! Don’t waste any time! Jump over to the PlayStationNetwork to download the continued time-travelling adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown. The entire season (includes episodes 1 through 5) of Back to the Future: The Game can be purchased on PlayStationNetwork for $19.99. The game is also available for iPad, … Continue reading Back To The Future Game Free On PSN For September

Telltale Inks Publishing Deals With Nintendo, Sony

Telltale Games, the leading independent digital publisher and developer of episodic interactive entertainment, today announced it has signed an agreement to publish video games for the Wii home console from Nintendo. The company also announced that its best-selling game, Back to the Future: The Game, which has achieved more than one million downloaded episodes on PC, will be the first title under this agreement to be published in North America at retail this October for $19.99. "Securing a publishing agreement with Nintendo of America ensures that we can make our popular content available on every major console platform. This signing … Continue reading Telltale Inks Publishing Deals With Nintendo, Sony

Cablea’s Hunting Game Goes On World Tour

Activision Publishing, Inc. and Cabela’s are hitting the road for a mobile tour across America, showcasing two unreleased, never seen before titles: Cabela’s Survival: Shadows of Katmai and Cabela’s Big Game Hunter 2012. This nationwide excursion allows gamers and outdoors enthusiasts of all ages to be among the first to play these upcoming titles before they hit stores this fall. On route, the 42′ trailer will travel more than 12,000 miles and bring the fun of the outdoors to fans across the country. The "Adventure Starts Here" tour began on August 11, 2011 in Sidney, NE at the Cabela’s 50th … Continue reading Cablea’s Hunting Game Goes On World Tour

Wipeout 2 Announced

Based on the ABC hit show Wipeout and continuing the tradition of wickedly entertaining family fun, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and ABC Entertainment Group announced today Wipeout 2, the latest release in the hit video game franchise coming this holiday season for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii from Nintendo, Kinect for Xbox 360, and PlayStationMove for Playstation 3 computer entertainment system. Wipeout 2 will offer updated, outrageous course designs across all platforms with obstacles and effects taken straight from the show’s summer and winter seasons. Players must navigate around snow, ice, foam, and fan-favorite obstacles like the Sucker … Continue reading Wipeout 2 Announced

Nordic Games Acquires JoWooD And The Adventure Company

Nordic Games GmbH, part of the Nordic Games Holding AB group announces the acquisition of the JoWooD and The Adventure Company brands, products and selected subsidiaries. JoWooD and The Adventure Company will become publishing labels within Nordic Games GmbH, with the plan to re-launch the huge back catalogue of games and invest in developing the wholly owned IP’s and franchises, including SpellForce, Painkiller, ArcaniA, The Guild, Panzer Elite, Legend of Kay, The Nations, Safecracker, and Neighbours From Hell, amongst others. Nordic Games GmbH has recently opened its new office in Vienna, Austria. The team members have been carefully selected for … Continue reading Nordic Games Acquires JoWooD And The Adventure Company