Christine Finlay's Posts

Death's Apprentice Headed to Consoles

Independent developer BGG Productions, in collaboration with BioGamer Girl, announced today that the hit PC RPG Death's Apprentice, is set for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U next year.  As well as receiving a console release, the game will also include new features like online multiplayer that will support up to four players.  In Death's Apprentice there will...

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Steam Greenlight introduces $100 submission fee

Steam Greenlight launched last Thursday as a money-free Kickstarter like programme.  Using Steam Greenlight developers are able to submit game projects that they would like to release on Steam. Steam users can then vote on which titles they would like to be included on Steam. The service has reported that they have received over 700 submissions. However many have been  a n...

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Eurogamer Expo hosts Rezzed PC and Indie Games Zone

Eurogamer Expo the UK’s biggest gaming festival, have announced that  this year's show will feature the first ever Rezzed PC and Indie Games Zone. The Rezzed PC and Indie Games Zone showcases top independent games including Hotline Miami and Prison Architect.   Earlier this year, the organisers of Eurogamer hosted Rezzed: The PC and Indie Games Show in Brighton, UK. The show b...

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The Sims 3 Supernatural Launches Worldwide

EA announced today that the Sims 3 Supernatural Expansion Pack is now available at retailers worldwide and for digital download on the PC and Mac.  In ‘The Sims 3 Supernatural’, players will be able to experience the madness of the werewolves’ full moon, the menace of vampires, the magic of witches, and even the mischief of fairies as they explore the all new world...

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Lightning Returns in Final Fantasy XIII

Square Enix have announced the final chapter in the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy with the release of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. The game was announced during an event marking the 25th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise. Square Enix have said that the game will wrap up the ‘Lightning Saga’ which has affected the story in FF XIII and FF XIII-2. You can also check out th...

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New Initiative Seeks to Improve Gaming Once and For All

A new initiative has been launched to help developers and games studios meet the needs of gamers with disabilities. Recent research indicates that 20% of gamers have a disability. A group of developers and expert coordinated by Ian Hamilton, have launched the games accessibility guidelines. The guide offers all game developers’ guidelines on how to better serve the needs of gamers with a ran...

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Xbox LIVE Games Announced For Windows 8

Microsoft has announced that a host of Xbox LIVE games will be available to Windows 8 users from the OS launch date. A number of Microsoft Studios are participating; these include Roxio, Miniclip, Gameloft, Zeptolab, Glu Mobile, Halfbrick Studios and more. The studios have stated that they aim to bring high quality Xbox games to Windows 8. There are 40 announced games which feature a variety of Xb...

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Sony lifts PlanetSide 2 NDA

Sony Online Entertainment have kicked off their PAX Prime PlanetSide 2 presence by lifting the games consumer NDA. This will allow show attendees and beta testers to share, live stream and openly discuss their experience battling thousands of other players in the war for Auaraxis. PlanetSide 2 is an upcoming MMO FPS video game published by Sony Online Entertainment. The game is the sequel to Plane...

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Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask UK Release Date Revealed

Nintendo have announced the UK release date for Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask. Professor Layton 5 will be released for 3DS throughout Europe on the 26th October. Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask is the first Professor Layton game for 3DS. The game will feature all new 3D animations and character models to bring added depth to the visuals. The game is the fifth in the Professor Layton ...

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Xbox LIVE Entertainment Gets Bigger and Better

Xbox LIVE have announced a variety of new additions and updates to their entertainment line-up this summer including updates to BBC iPlayer, Sky Now TV, Netflix and blinkbox. A new update to the BBC iPlayer app on Xbox LIVE was released yesterday that offers catch-up access to a range of national BBC radio shows. The update will also allow listeners to view and listen to the most popular featured ...

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