You might already know about the existing twich-based, sci-fi themed MMORPG called Vendetta Online that's already available on a number of platforms. Its developers are now looking for help to expand and develop the game to the next level using Kickstarter funding and have started a Kickstarter … [Read more...] about Vendetta Online Launches Kickstarter Campaign (video)
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Temple Run 2 Headed To Android 24th January (Video)
The developers behind the popular Temple Run game recently launched Temple Run 2 for Apple's iOS platform. The game has quickly climbed to the top of the App Store charts, demonstrating its immense popularity among iOS users. Now, it looks like we have a possible date on when it will be available on … [Read more...] about Temple Run 2 Headed To Android 24th January (Video)
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Was To Star Gray Fox Instead Of Raiden
Raiden's transformation from a reviled gestalt Solid Snake to a badass ninja is perhaps one of the strangest redemption stories in the medium of video games. This transformation takes place more inside player perception than outside the game itself. The journey of Raiden from being an unpopular … [Read more...] about Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Was To Star Gray Fox Instead Of Raiden
Wildman Dev Gas Powered Games Lays Off 40
After launching a Kickstarter campaign for an ambitious RTS/RPG/MOBA hybrid called Wildman last week, veteran developer Gas Powered Games is laying off close to 40 staff. The news comes in the wake of a statement by CEO Chris Taylor pinning all of his company's hopes for survival on the success of … [Read more...] about Wildman Dev Gas Powered Games Lays Off 40
Super Hexagon Hits Android, Gets Temporary Discount
Terry Cavanagh's brain-arresting Super Hexagon is now available for Android devices running Froyo or better. Super Hexagon is a protagonist of most 2012 "Game of the Year" lists that matter as well as temporarily on sale for the price of a cheap pencil sharpener, so normally it should be a Google … [Read more...] about Super Hexagon Hits Android, Gets Temporary Discount
160 Blockbuster Stores To Close In The UK
Almost a third of Blockbuster's UK stores will be closed by current administrator Deloitte in an effort to restore the ailing video rental chain to profitability. 31 stores were originally slated to close after Blockbuster announced its impending administration last week, but a further 129 closures … [Read more...] about 160 Blockbuster Stores To Close In The UK
Need for Speed Most Wanted hits Nintendo Wii U March 19
I'm a huge fan of the Need for Speed franchise and have been since the days of the PS2. EA has announced that the video game Need for Speed Most Wanted will be heading to the new Nintendo Wii U on March 19 in North America. Gamers in Europe will have to wait until March 21. Unique Features of the … [Read more...] about Need for Speed Most Wanted hits Nintendo Wii U March 19
Legend of Grimrock Studio Celebrates Success, Talks Up New Project
Legend of Grimrock has sold 600,000 copies, according to a blog post by developer Almost Human. "We would've been happy with just one tenth of the sales numbers, so needless to say we're very happy and the future of our company is secured for a long time," the devs wrote. "We released our first … [Read more...] about Legend of Grimrock Studio Celebrates Success, Talks Up New Project
Curt Schilling Auctioning Off Baseball Memorabilia To Pay For 38 Studio’s Financial Woes
Baseball legend and would-be videogame entrepreneur Curt Schilling has taken to auctioning some of his baseball-related possessions to ease the financial fallout of his studio's closure. The big ticket item is his famous blood-stained sock, which he wore during the 2004 World Series, which should … [Read more...] about Curt Schilling Auctioning Off Baseball Memorabilia To Pay For 38 Studio’s Financial Woes
Codemasters Hit With Redundancies, Up To 80 May Be Affected
Codemasters has confirmed it will be jettisoning a number of jobs. While the company maintains its F1 and GRID franchises will not be affected, most of the job cuts will seemingly be made at its Southam headquarters, where its GRID staff are housed, with the Online team hit hardest. “As the … [Read more...] about Codemasters Hit With Redundancies, Up To 80 May Be Affected
Valve Officially Launches New Steam Game Guides Feature
Steam gamers patiently waiting for the arrival of the new Steam Game Guides, first announced back in December, will be pleased to learn that Valve has officially launched the new features on to Steam. Steam Game Guides enables players to compile their own guides to games for others to then read and … [Read more...] about Valve Officially Launches New Steam Game Guides Feature
Microsoft Switching Off Halo 2 PC Multiplayer Next Week
Halo 2 multiplayers will be disappointed to learn that Microsoft has announced it will be closing the doors on its servers next month. With 15th February marking the end date for the Halo 2 PC multiplayer service. As well as announcing then end of the Halo 2 Multiplayer service next month … [Read more...] about Microsoft Switching Off Halo 2 PC Multiplayer Next Week
