Game Developers Conference (GDC) organizers reveaedl three new talks for the upcoming March conference, including a nontraditional approach to The Walking Dead‘s art, console developer Insomniac’s experiment in free-to-play and Flash, and Halfbrick Studios’ divisive and ultimately banned prototype. From the press release: The lectures are part of the Design, Visual Arts, and Pro...
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The Independent Games Festival (IGF) has announced the finalists for its 15th annual award ceremony – nominating nearly 30 outstanding independent game titles to come out of the worldwide community in the past year. Nominees are selected by a discipline specific set of expert juries who have sorted through over 580 IGF entries to find the best of the best. It’s not all glory though. Winners ...
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In a recent interview with Nikkei, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata mentioned the company has not ruled out the possibility of a free-2-play or micro transaction business model. However Iwata went on to say that Nintendo will not embrace such business models for existing franchises. “We [as an industry] can now do distribution by digital means as well as micro-transactions, and the ways to obtain m...
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Here they are, the most abstract games of 2012! 5) Pizza vs. Skeletons (iOS) You are a 25’ tall pizza that can wear a mustache among other things. You are tasked with crushing an army of the undead that carry pointy spears. Developer Riverman Media has created what is probably the most bizarre game of all time, but the highly addictive gameplay will keep you coming back for more. 4) They Bleed Pix...
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Major League Gaming today announced its tournament schedule just in time for the holidays. What’s more, those that tune in have a chance to win an autographed keyboard used by Flash in the Spring MLG tournament. Simply watch each episode of the Tournament of Champions for a special code and enter it at http://mlg.to/flashkeyboard. The more you watch, the more chances you’ll have to win. The winner...
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The storm of Free-To-Play MMORPG games is not quite over. Gala Networks Europe today detailed the massive PvP system for its new game, Age of Wulin. Age of Wulin takes place in Imperial China and revolves around the lore and practice of ancient Chinese martial arts. Players become part of a sect by choosing from the eight schools of Kung-Fu. There are no character levels to obtain, however there i...
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“Dinero, Cash, Money, Dough, Clams, Smackers, Bucks, Dead Presidents”, no matter what you call it; Activision has lots. Today the company announced that Call of Duty Black OPS II has grossed over $1 Billion in worldwide sales in just 15 days. In comparison, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 sold $1 Billion in 16 days and broke the record for fastest accumulation of “moola”. The previous record holder ...
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2K Games and Firaxis Games announced today that the Slingshot Content Pack DLC for XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now available to purchase for Windows PC, Xbox360, and PlayStation 3. The new content will set you back $6.99 USD/ 560 Microsoft Points. Here’s what 2K and Firaxis Games had to say about the new content: “With the Slingshot Content Pack, players will meet an enigmatic Triad operative, divert a...
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Indie Developer Soldak Entertainment has released a new starship Action RPG that features epic space battles in a dynamic, evolving galaxy. From the press release: Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary. Whether employing stealth or brute force, they were always deadly. U...
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In what can only be described as an interesting crossover, IO Interactive has released a trailer showcasing new, Deus Ex themed, DLC. IO Interactive has worked closely with Eidos Montréal to give Hitman Absolution players access to Adam Jensen’s iconic combat armor and Zenith pistol while completing contracts mode. More details below. Hitman: Absolution Deus Ex Suit Dress Agent 47 in the iconic co...
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