GiN Readers Nominate Best Games of 2013

With all the nominations counted, the readers of Gameinudstry.com have nominated the top games in their category and by their platform. As a new twist, this year the best male and female characters have also been chosen. Voting is taking place right now. Everyone who subscribes to the free weekly GiN newsletter is able to vote. So be sure to pick your favorite games of 2013 now. The following are the nominees for the 2013 Games of the Year. Best Adventure Game: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, Skylanders: Swap Force, State of Decay, The Last of Us, Tomb Raider Best Family … Continue reading GiN Readers Nominate Best Games of 2013

Sonic The Hedgehog Gets New Life, TV Show, Games

For more than two decades Sonic the Hedgehog has been one of the world’s biggest gaming icons, with over 70 video game titles, four animated series, and an extensive global merchandising line to his name. This year SEGA is excited to introduce a new branch of the Sonic universe, entitled Sonic Boom, that will debut a new look for Sonic and friends and launch their first-ever CG animated television series, new video games for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and a new toy line. The creative driving forces behind these projects are working together with … Continue reading Sonic The Hedgehog Gets New Life, TV Show, Games

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Gameplay Teaser

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc has revealed the first in a new series of videos, highlighting the innovative new weaponry and abilities available in the upcoming Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. With the conclusion to the ‘Lords of Shadow’ series releasing on February 25th, the publisher has issued the first video detailing key armaments within the new game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 introduces an improved combat system, with Dracula earning a series of powerful weapons and abilities as he progresses through the game. Central to this new format is the Void Sword, a mystical weapon with incredible restorative properties. The … Continue reading Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 Gameplay Teaser

Basement Crawl Game Delayed

Bloober Team, an independent developer based in Krakow, Poland, has delayed the release of their PlayStation 4-exclusive game Basement Crawl from its originally scheduled release date this week. The game is still scheduled to release worldwide in the first quarter of 2014. "While the completed version of Basement Crawl was prepped for launch during the last week, several exciting opportunities to partner with major industry players to enhance, refine and add-to the game arose," said Piotr Babieno, CEO, Bloober Team. "Although a difficult decision, we decided that the best choice for us, as a team, was to delay Basement Crawl … Continue reading Basement Crawl Game Delayed

Call Of Duty Ghosts DLC "Onslaught" Revealed

Gamers mark your calendars as the first of four massive Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack offerings for Call of Duty: Ghosts, the #1 most played multiplayer title currently for Xbox 360 on Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft, is on the way with Call of Duty: Ghosts Onslaught. Set to launch on January 28th first, exclusively on Xbox LIVE for both Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Onslaught debuts four unique multiplayer maps, each with their own distinct environments, small to medium scale, and varied gameplay, … Continue reading Call Of Duty Ghosts DLC "Onslaught" Revealed

Raven – Legacy Of A Master Thief Launches On PSN

Nordic Games is pleased to announce that The Raven ‘ Legacy of a Master Thief has launched on the PlayStation Network in Europe, and is available for ‘29.99 for all episodes. In North and South America, The Raven will launch on January 14th 2014. All three episodes of The Raven, "The Eye of the Sphinx", "Ancestry Of Lies", and "A Murder Of Ravens" are being released simultaneously today. Beautifully animated, this adventure is a daring hunt across 1960s Europe where players journey through thrilling atmospheres and stunning environments with the aim of catching the infamous art burglar -The Raven. Players … Continue reading Raven – Legacy Of A Master Thief Launches On PSN

Call Of Duty Yearly Tournament Announced

Gamers prepare for the ultimate Call of Duty competition where victory is determined in the blink of an eye. From Activision Publishing, Inc., Infinity Ward and Xbox, in partnership with Major League Gaming (MLG) and other international eSports partners, the second annual Call of Duty Championship, presented by Xbox tournament will play host to 32 of the best Call of Duty teams from around the world as they compete for rights to the Call of Duty "World Champions" title and lion’s share of the tournament’s $1 million prize purse this March 28 – 30, in Los Angeles. "Last year’s championship … Continue reading Call Of Duty Yearly Tournament Announced