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Guild Wars 2 is fastest-selling MMORPG

Guild Wars 2 is fastest-selling MMORPG

Guild Wars 2 is now two things: not World of Warcraft, and is the fastest-selling Western MMORPG of all time. The Guild Wars legend has now gone beyond what developer ArenaNet created when they released the original game back in 2005. The cult MMORPG’s latest instalment, Guild Wars 2, has just been crowned the fastest-selling MMO ever, based on information from strategic market research and consul...

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Strike Suit Zero available now with Oculus Rift

Strike Suit Zero available now with Oculus Rift

The newest addition to 3D gaming is slowly being rolled out in the form of the cutting-edge Oculus Rift peripheral, as it was announced last week that dev-kit owners of the device will be able to test it on the flight simulation game, Strike Suit Zero. Born Ready Games, the developers behind Strike Suit Zero, have said that it was only fitting for their game to partner with the latest in 3D gaming...

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Sandbox for Sanctum 2

Sandbox for Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2, the sequel to the first game to blend tower defence and first person shooter mechanics, will receive a “sandbox mode.” Coffee Stain Studios and Reverb Publishing last week launched the new game mode, that will give players access to unlocked levels and several options, including: endless waves of enemies, customizable resources, customizable enemy HP, and the ability to turn the tower c...

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Mars War Logs coming to consoles in August

Mars War Logs coming to consoles in August

Console gamers had to watch as PC gamers had the opportunity to purchase science fiction RPG Mars War Logs for cheap during the recent Steam Summer Sale. On August 7, European gamers won’t have to wait any longer – US gamers will have to wait until later the same month – as developer Spiders Studios announces the digital download release of the game and it will be available on Xbox Live Arcade and...

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Europe to receive exclusive content

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 Europe to receive exclusive content

It appears Europe is getting some favourable treatment when it comes to exclusive content, as Namco Bandai’s PS3-exclusive One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 will receive exclusive add-ons for its Day One digital edition. The Day One pack will contain two new exclusive scenarios, including “Zoro & Sanji” and “Pacifista & Wapol.” It will also offer three prequel costumes for Robin, Sanji and Zoro...

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Omerta: CoG now available on Xbox Live

Omerta: CoG now available on Xbox Live

Attention aspiring mob bosses who happen to own an Xbox 360: your opportunity to conquer 1920’s Atlantic City, New Jersey is now, because Omerta: City of Gangsters will be taking over Xbox Live via Games on Demand. Publisher Kalypso Media announced that the criminal-conquest game will immediately be available for purchase and download for £29.99GBP/ €39.99EUR on the Xbox live. Players are tasked w...

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World of the Living Dead shall rise again

World of the Living Dead shall rise again

World of the Living Dead is officially…dead, but a reboot will be filling the void later this summer. After a year in open beta, the browser-based zombie survival strategy game will no longer see the light of day, independent game developer Ballardia Games announced earlier this week. After the developers surveyed the issues during one of gaming’s longer beta periods, they also announced that the ...

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Portal meets Lovecraftian Horror in Magrunner, now on PC

Portal meets Lovecraftian Horror in Magrunner, now on PC

Take Portal’s puzzle solving mechanics and thrust them into a game that is infused with H.P. Lovecraftian-inspired psychological horror themes and you get Magrunner: Dark Pulse, a game that has just been released on PC. Magrunner: Dark Pulse is a first-person physics puzzler set in 2048, where a group of citizens has been chosen by Gruckezber Corporation to join the Magtech training program for sp...

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Elsword fighting borders and heading to Latin America

Elsword fighting borders and heading to Latin America

As the free-to-play industry continues to grow and cross geographic borders, renowned Korean studio KOG will be making its presence in Latin American with its game, Elsword. Kille3rCombo, publisher of these online games, announced that Latin America will receive its own service for the anime-inspired action MMORPG beginning on June 19.  “We are thrilled to expand Elsword into Latin America. Truly,...

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“Sins” coming to UK and EMEA

“Sins” coming to UK and EMEA

Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion is finally making its way to PCs across the UK and EMEA. European publisher and distributor Kalypso Media made the announcement this week. The retail version of the stand-alone game will come with exclusive items, including a fully illustrated manual, CD soundtrack, double-sided poster and a hotkey card. To celebrate the launch, Kalypso has released a launch trail...

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