The turn-based strategy sequel fans have wanted for the XCOM franchise is nearly a month away, and is now accepting pre-orders. I'm looking at the launch of XCOM: Enemy Unknown with some mixed thoughts. On one hand I love a great turn-based game that has a great strategic depth and RPG elements. Based on what I've seen and heard, the XCOM series seems to deliver all of my tur...
Read More »Guild Wars 2 is already setting landmarks in being one of the most innovative MMORPGs released so far. It's pretty common to find a good game, but very rare to find a game that claims to "redefine the MMORPG genre," as Eurogamer.es claims. Developers like BioWare have tried redefining the MMORPG with emphasis of storytelling and role-playing in Star Wars: The Old Republic.&nbs...
Read More »Mobile developer Rubicon Development has announced that the first major update to their vastly popular stratagy game, Great Big War Game is availible now. The update promises a full platoon of new content. In addition, Great Big War Game will also be launching on Steam, so PC players can also get in on the action. A sequel to their iOS smash hit 'Great Little War Game'. This ...
Read More »The EA Sports Challenge Series is back with a $1,000,000 tournament. What’s amazing about this announcement is the overwhelming amount of corporate branding on it. It hurts my eyes just a little bit, and I can feel the tears of the graphic designer who had to make the site. I’m sure they were told to make all of the logos “pop,” causing the designer to go home, pour themsel...
Read More »PopCap has announced an update to their widely played Plants vs Zombies. I know, I know, this is the update we’ve all been waiting for. There really isn’t enough in terms of zombie content these days, so I’m glad to see the industry paying attention to this criminally underserved market. I mean, yeah, there’s that TV show, and Left 4 Dead, and Resident Evil, and that new ga...
Read More »Nintendo have announced new tour dates for 'The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’ tour. The tour will take place in locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of Godesses' tour features live orchestral performances of classic music from the Legend of Zelda franchise. The four part symphony will recount the storylines from Ocarin...
Read More »Starting in October you could play as the angry Wolverine or the powerful Scarlet Witch in the Massively Multiplayer Online game Marvel Heroes. MMORPGs based upon superheroes is not a new thing. NCSoft started the ball rolling first with their City of Heroes (then added expansions like City of Villains). Later Sony and Warner Bros. created DC Universe Online, where players could intera...
Read More »Focus Home interactive has released a batch of new screenshots from Farming Simulator 2013. In Farming Simulator 2013 players will take on the role of a modern day farmer. In the game players will be able to build and manage their very own farm. The previous 2011 edition, Farming Simulator, became a surprise hit when it sold over 500,000 copies in France and Germany. Focus Home Interac...
Read More »The popular MMO game engine service from Idea Fabrik, HeroCloud, will now take advantage of the monetization service from PlaySpan. What technical feature connects an early version of The Elder Scrolls: Online with Star Wars: The Old Republic? The answer to that question is the HeroEngine, owned by Idea Fabrik which is specifically designed to make MMO-style games in a 3D world. The He...
Read More »YetiZen, a major contributor to the game development community and the organizer of the San Francisco Game Developer’s Workshop, kicked off the YetiZen Innovation Lab. Based in the bustling center of San Francisco, the 20,000 square foot community center prioritizes advancements in all fields of the gaming community. The YetiZen Innovation Lab serves four major purposes for the game communit...
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