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Screenshots from first Waveform DLC

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:14:26 +0000

Screenshots from the new Waveform DLC, due out next week : PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Gaikai Signs the Rights to Pre-Release The Visually Stunning HAWKEN Video Game From The Cloud

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:52:00 +0000

GAIKAI SIGNS THE RIGHTS TO PRE-RELEASE THE VISUALLY STUNNING HAWKEN VIDEO GAME FROM THE CLOUD Highly Anticipated Free-To-Play Mech Shooter HAWKEN from Meteor Entertainment Will Come to Gaikai Ahead of Its 12/12/12 Launch Date LOS ANGELES, CA – May 15, 2012 – Gaikai Inc . , the innovative cloud gaming service, and Meteor Entertainment, a newly formed publisher of free-to-play video games including the highly anticipated HAWKEN, today announce a new partnership that will bring HAWKEN to Gaikai’s open cloud gaming platform. Powered by Gaikai’s high performance open cloud platform, HAWKEN will be available to try instantly before its 12/12/12 launch date on www . playhawken . com and other websites, with no downloads or installs required. Developed by Adhesive Games and published by Meteor Entertainment, HAWKEN is an innovative free-to-play multiplayer online game where players battle giant armored mechs amongst the ruined cities of a toxic planet. The new PC title is set to revolutionize digital game distribution as well as the mech genre, by delivering fast paced mech combat action and state-of-the-art visuals to hardcore players worldwide on the web through a free-to-play business model where players buy virtual goods rather than paying for the game up front. Since HAWKEN was first announced on 2/6/12, over 200,000 players have signed up for the closed beta at www . playhawken . com and trailers of the game have generated over 3 million views from excited fans on YouTube. “HAWKEN wants to be free and it wants to be everywhere – and with Gaikai, it will be,” stated Mark Long, CEO at Meteor Entertainment. “Their tech is the next level. It’s mind blowing to see HAWKEN running on a tablet!” “HAWKEN is set to be one of the hottest titles of 2012, with stunning visuals and action-filled gameplay. It is a refreshing addition to mech genre, as well as an outstanding example of a high-quality development from an independent studio,” said Robert Stevenson, EVP at Gaikai. “By hosting the best gaming experiences available, we can fully showcase the capabilities of Gaikai’s open cloud platform.” This past February Meteor Entertainment raised more than $10M from Benchmark Capital and FirstMark Capital, backers of the successful Riot Games studio, to support development efforts on HAWKEN. Gaikai has spent four years designing and building the fastest interactive cloud network in the world, instantly capable of delivering cutting-edge games without the need for any extra custom hardware or software. Coupled with relationships with the top video game and development partners around the world, Gaikai is capable of delivering a broad catalog of the world’s most exciting games straight to consumers across the web including social networks like Facebook or on any Internet connected device including televisions, set-top boxes or tablets. ### About Meteor Entertainment Seattle based Meteor Entertainment is a global online free-to-play publisher. Its first title is the highly anticipated HAWKEN, launching 12.12.12 (December 12, 2012) created by Adhesive Games in Los Angeles. Register for the Beta now at www.playhaken.com. About Gaikai Gaikai is the world’s first interactive cloud platform that provides its partners with the ability to deliver state-of-the-art video game and software application experiences instantly to any internet-connected device. Gaikai’s offers its global cloud streaming network as a fully managed service and is live in 88 countries with top-tier partners. Gaikai’s robust service layer is specifically designed to allow Gaikai’s partners to grow their online and offline revenues by improving customer acquisition while extending their reach to new channels previously unavailable using physical media. Headquartered in Southern California, Gaikai is backed by Benchmark Capital, NEA, Rustic Canyon Partners, Limelight Networks and Intel Capital. PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Waveform – first DLC planned

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:39:51 +0000

Here’s what you can expect from the first of many planned DLCs for Waveform : – Explore the dwarf planet Eris in 7 brand new levels featuring a new object, the Pulsar, and a new bonus mode, Reverse – Embark on a new Deep Space Mode in Eris that utilizes the Reverse effect to challenge you to think backwards! – DLC will be free all next week as a thank-you to early supporters of Waveform – During the free DLC week, we’ll also be hosting our third Leaderboard Challenge. It’ll utilize Eris’ Deep Space Mode and the prize that week will be the indie game Auditorium – Eris’ new content is actually a sort of “love-letter” to Nintendo. The Pulsar was created in homage to the Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy level in Yoshi’s Island, and the Reverse effect came about from my experience working with Miyamoto on Luigi’s Mansion 2 where he always encouraged us to reward players for “going left”, a theme he introduced in Mario 3 since that was an impossibility in Mario 1 The DLC is planned for release on Steam next week (presumably this will be completely automatic if you already own the game). PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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250,000 Players join Forge of Empires Beta

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:21:51 +0000

Hamburg, May 15, 2012. Forge of Empires , the strategic browser game by company InnoGames has attracted 250,000 registered players to its open beta thus far. The game, already available in five languages, including English, French and German, adds four new markets: Greek and Italian language versions opened yesterday, followed by Spanish and Portuguese today. Each version starts with its own worlds to foster a community in their respective markets. Several more languages are planned for the coming weeks. In Forge of Empires, players tasked with leading their own city to prosperity can research new technologies, build impressive historical buildings and enlarge their sphere of influence through military campaigns and skillful dealing. Other players’ cities can be visited and, while admiring structures and placement of buildings, be supported by polishing decorations or motivating workers for increased happiness or resource outcome. Additionally, one must foster a healthy culture for citizens and establish trade and production of various resources. Forge of Empires also contains a long-term single player campaign, as well as an ever-growing number of PvP-features, which offer months of entertainment. A turn-based battle system on a hex-field and other tactical facets to the game will keep strategists’ attention and allow for challenging duels with friends and adversaries. Competitive players can fight for top ranks and medals in weekly tournaments. InnoGames provides additional information in the game’s blog . With more than 80 million registered players, InnoGames is one of the world’s leading developers and providers of online games. The Hamburg-based company has scored major successes with games such as Tribal Wars , The West and Grepolis . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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The Walking Dead

abhizatun@gmail.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:59:12 +0000

Make sure you eat breakfast or you might end up like this… AGS User Anian gives his verdict on TellTale Games ’ new release, The Walking Dead : “It’s…well, I haven’t played Jurassic park or Heavy Rain, but from what I’ve seen in videos The Walking Dead is a cross between them. The cel shading actually looks ok, although the level of detail, personally, still lacks the quality of AAA titles; but then so does the price so I guess that’s not that bad. It does feel like a Walking Dead story (as far as I can tell from the TV series), although some may disagree. It did have some pretty good gameplay solutions, like the motel part featuring detection and strategy, which was a nice change of pace. On the other hand the adventuring parts of gathering items and talking to people still feels like a Telltale game, inasmuch s there is not much to actually interact with and basically ends up with “try everything until you solve it,” though that is mostly due to some strange puzzle design. About the story – it’s pretty good and did keep me interested, although it does tend towards some horror story tropes which happen just because “people do stupid things” and the characters sometimes really take it too far, like being too clumsy, 3-4 times I just slammed at my table wondering what the hell was going on. A perfect example is at the beginning – a character has to load a bullet into the rifle, while doing that he drops the bullet clumsily – which doesn’t have much real impact on the game but it just seemed like a cheap shot at trying to increase tension. Other than that, personality wise the characters are interesting and rather diverse, steering clear of obvious stereotypes quite well. I’m not really that much into repeat plays although maybe I will at some future point, to see which choices have repercussions in the next episode. Some interesting choices were put in front of me; too bad I had trouble even reading all the choices I had in each menu, yet alone being able to think about them. I ended up making 2-3 choices that I didn’t mean to just because of the time limit issue (yes, I know that’s kind of the point, but it’s still annoying!). However, characters sometimes catching you with their lies lends a good feeling of immersion, so despite the annoyances I guess it was worth it. QTEs (Quick Time Events) are a rather large part ofthe gameplay, but the game is forgiving of mistakes so they’re not too annoying, and do help to make you feel the action and suspense.” PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Take On Helicopters Noisecontrollers DLC Launches

abhizatun@gmail.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:06:28 +0000

Popular DJ duo Noisecontrollers in Take On Helicopters Prague, Czech Republic, Friday May 11, 2012 Hardstyle & Helicopters – After a unique co-operation with the world famous DJ and producer duo Noisecontrollers , Bohemia Interactive has landed a brand new and completely free downloadable content package for Take On Helicopters . Dropping in loud, the Take On Noisecontrollers FreeLC features 14 new Time Trials, 4 unique helicopter skins, the DJs as virtual characters, and an exclusively mixed 30-minute music set by the popular Dutch hardstyle duo. The fusion between two seemingly disconnected worlds began many months ago, after initial contact was made by the, also Dutch, Take On Helicopters Project Lead. Both parties agreed it would be a nice idea to produce something fun, on the side, and for free. Although it may seem odd at first glance, the connection between a helicopter game and hardstyle music is stronger than one might think. Electronic music festivals often offer visual and audio spectacles similar to games, while also being filmed by helicopter crews from the air. Project Lead Joris-Jan van ‘t Land on the exciting venture: “Games and hardstyle are two of my passions, and I thought it was time to finally bring the two together. Having visited many of the huge summer festivals, I always noticed the helicopters flying overhead to film and fly party people around. During the development of Take On Helicopters, I contacted Bas and Arjan and asked them whether they’d be interested in doing a project together. Coincidentally they had been fans of our past games, and so we started to work in our free time to deliver something fresh, unique and plain awesome. Now, I’m very proud we can present all Take On Helicopters’ players and Noisecontrollers’ fans with this fun and free package!” Accompanied by virtual recreations of Noisecontrollers’ Bas Oskam and Arjan Terpstra, players are invited to fly through a series of fast and harrowing races. Not only are there traditional bronze, silver and gold times, but also an ultimately challenging Noisecontrollers time. While trying to beat the DJs at their own game, players will hear an exclusive mix of their freshly released album – “E=Nc² (The Science of Hardstyle)” – compete with the helicopter’s engine for woofer wattage. Bas Oskam from Noisecontrollers: “Besides the pleasure that I take in gaming, I have always admired the creativity developers show in their games. Using your own creativity to give others that special experience is what Noisecontrollers is all about. For this reason, I am extremely proud to be the very first harddance in-game character in a videogame! In bringing hard-dance to the ‘next level,’ we may safely add a ‘higher level’ as well, thanks to Bohemia Interactive. Take on Noisecontrollers!” Take On Helicopters pilots can download the DLC for free at: http://takeonthegame.com/ noisecontrollers/ PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Avernum 4, 5, and 6 Come to Steam!

abhizatun@gmail.com — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:51:25 +0000

Avernum: The Great Trials Trilogy Comes to Steam Three indie classics for one low price! May 11, 2012 – Following the success of their Geneforge bundle and the recent remake of Avernum: Escape from the Pit, Spiderweb Software ( http://www.spiderwebsoftware. com ) is pleased to announce the Steam release of Avernum: Great Trials Trilogy for Windows , which combines the last 3 games of the Avernum series into one low price bundle of only $11.99 and an extra 20% off the first week. Avernum 4, 5, and 6 tells the tale of your land’s struggles in the face of powerful forces that seek to destroy it. Fight for survival, hunt awesome foes, and help your weary homeland to find its final destiny. Avernum is a world underground. It is a nation of people living in an enormous warren of tunnels and caverns, far below the surface of the world. Once a prison colony for rebels and thugs, it is now a wild frontier, full of adventurous souls looking for wealth, fame, and magical power. Avernum’s sole link to the surface world: a single magical portal, delicate and difficult to maintain. In Avernum 4 takes place long after the previous game and will have you protecting Avernum from new monsters and assassins rising from the darkness that threatens to destroy your home. In Avernum 5, take a new role as protectors of the Empire, seeking to thwart assassins who would lay it low. Finally, in Avernum 6, a food blight and invasion of barbarian lizard people drive the underworld of Avernum to the brink of extinction. In each game you shape the world and the ending as you travel through the enormous, deadly world of Avernum. Each game in the trilogy features a huge world, unique stories, challenging enemies, and up to forty hours of gameplay. Experience with earlier games in the series is unnecessary. Screenshots: See also: Review of Avernum VI PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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The Sneaky Snark Is Back For More – Snark Busters: High Society! Is Out On PC Today

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:18:49 +0000

May 10, 2012 – The highly anticipated third chapter in the Snark Busters series is finally here! Snark Busters: High Society!, this week’s action packed hidden object adventure brought to you by Alawar Entertainment, one of the world’s foremost publishers and distributors of casual games, will have you mingling with the moneyed, socializing with the supernatural all while attempting to locate the ever-elusive Snark who has created chaos and confusion anew. Shortly after announcing her engagement to a dashing, young landscaper named Nicolas Fortright, world-renown photographer Elizabeth Hughes is faced with tragedy: her young beau is imprisoned for a crime that he didn’t commit! The affluent Duchess Daffington, Fortright’s employer, has accused her fresh faced gardener of pilfering a precious family heirloom with little evidence to back her claim. Now, with Nicolas unjustly behind bars, Elizabeth sets off on a journey to learn the truth. Will her quest help to free her beloved or will it only lead her to further calamity? Only time and persistence will tell. Follow Elizabeth through five glorious chapters spanning 27 gorgeous locations in this epic adventure. Do you have what it takes to free Fortright from a future in captivity and to successfully reunite the two lovebirds? Can you snare the surreptitious Snark? Try and see – give it a go as the first hour’s on us! Good luck! Key features: Five thrilling chapters 27 spectacular locations 11 challenging mini-games 10 compelling characters Step-by-step tutorial See also: Snark Busters: Welcome to the Club Review Snark Busters: All Revved Up Review PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Brick-Force Comic Launches Today

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:59:23 +0000

Brick-Force Comic Launches Today Infernum partners with Stenarts and Marvin Clifford to release online comic series Berlin, May 10, 2012: “It may not look like it but today is the best day of my life.” – These are the starting words of the new Brick-Force comic’s first episode which was launched today. Starting today, every two weeks, the official website will give Brick-Force fans updates on the adventures of special agent Cooper and his special-forces team during their deployment in the Brick-Universe. The text and concepts in the new Brick-Force comic stem from Berlin’s creative think tank ” Stenarts ” a publisher and developer of interactive comic apps including ” RIA – Lightclan-Chroni cles ” which has become a household name in the German comic scene. The artist and illustrator Marvin Clifford gave life to the square characters. Within the games sector, he is probably best known for co-creating the comic series and browser game “Shakes & Fidget”. Pleased with the project, Marvin Clifford said: “The Brick-Force comic is my first partnership with Stenarts and Infernum. The Stenarts people have been longtime friends of mine so I was very happy to start working on the Brick-Force project, which has been challenging, inspiring and fun.” Mission: Square The Brick-People’s home world is doomed. Very soon, their life-giving, square sun will explode in a supernova. In order to evacuate the population, his Excellency, King Kubrick I, has given order to find a suitable uninhabited world and prepare it for population. This is the chance that renegade general Zapota and his followers have only been waiting for: the rise to power. As the first fights break out on one of the settlers’ planets, an elite team of 5 is sent out to take care of the situation. Brick-Force is currently in a “VIP” open beta stage and will soon be accessible for all fans. More information can be found at www.brick-force.com . Brick-Force – Build, Share, Play This sandbox shooter allows players to create worlds and maps that they’ve always dreamed of, brick by brick. They can also share these virtual playgrounds with the community and use them as the backdrop for fast paced shooter matches against fellow players or computerized opponents. This comic style online game is built on the ‘Unity 3D’ engine and will be playable in web browsers. The ‘sandbox’ mode, in which players use simple building blocks to construct complex environments, can be played on social networks and mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Brick-Force is being developed by Korean game developer EXE Games as a co-production with Infernum. The Open Beta will start on the April 26 th . The release will follow this Summer. More information can be found at www.brick-force.com . You can find the first episode of the Brick-Force comic and the team characters here: http://www.brick-force.com/en/ game/media/comic http://www.brick-force.com/en/ game/media/comic/characters About Infernum Infernum Productions is an international publisher and developer of online games, based in Berlin. The company was founded in summer 2011 by Andreas Weidenhaupt, Tobias Gerlinger and Markus Melching, and focuses on high-quality free-to-play online titles. Infernum also expands its game experiences by extending titles to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets (cross platform). For more information please visit: www.infernum.com . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Lagoonia Unveils Messaging System

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:23:41 +0000

Message in a Bottle Hits Lagoonia’s Shores New markets and message system added to tropical browser game Hamburg, May 10, 2012. The new browser title Lagoonia integrates a message system into gameplay today, while also opening its doors to Portugal and Brazil. Each country version contains its own tropical paradise, to foster a community in its respective region. With the launch of the message system, quests task players with messaging friends for help building multiplayer structures, and replenishing valuable natural resources on each other’s islands. Template or personal messages can also be sent for tasks requiring outside multiplayer help, such as flirting, talking, mood improvement, repairs or simply chatting. Allowing messages to be sent to a random player and not only friends, aids in relationship building between newcomers in the South Seas. The focus of Lagoonia is on the relationships between characters and players. One can plan and create many things that make the island livable and fun: from a warm fire and a cozy shelter, to useful fish nets, and later in the game lighthouses and waterslides. The game is free and no download is required – the only technical requirements are a browser and an internet connection. The game is currently featured in the Google Chrome Store . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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News on "Prominence"

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:19:13 +0000

Some news on the in-development science fiction adventure game Prominence by Digital Media Workshop, Inc – including a new screenshot, new wallpaper, and most importantly a developer chat describing more about the game, its development, and answering questions about the game and its release… http://www.prominencegame.com PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Gravity Interactive Announces Maestia

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:50:14 +0000

INTENSE GRAVITY PULLS IN MAESTIA New Game Joining WarpPortal Family Marina del Rey, California – May 09, 2012 – Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today their newest addition to their popular WarpPortal ( http://warpportal.com/ ), Maestia: Rise of Keledus will arrive this summer. Players can get their first taste of Maestia on the official teaser website and see the first screens and art of the game at http://www.playmaestia.com/ . Developed by ROC Works, an online and mobile game development company, Maestia: Rise of Keledus is a fully fleshed fantasy MMORPG that is free to download and play. Follow a captivating storyline and launch head first into the eternal struggle for power and righteousness in a world where friends and enemies are not easily discernible. Join other players in parties to challenge Instance Dungeons, or band together in guilds for small and large scale faction battles. Adventure in an ever-growing world filled with quests, crafting an advanced Mercenary system and more! Ride epic mounts determined by your class, take on massive world bosses designed to challenge a full party of players and craft the strongest weapons and armor. All of this is brought to life in a fantastical world filled with a lush art style showing both the dark and light side of a world thrown into a deep conflict that must be survived before it can be resolved. For more information visit http://www.playmaestia.com/ or http://warpportal.com/ About Maestia: Rise of Keledus Maestia is a full-featured, fantasy MMORPG, following a story about the eternal quest for power and righteousness. Players are able to join Instance Dungeons, fight in battles that involve both guilds and factions, and participate in an advanced Mercenary system. There are also numerous quests that they can complete and items to create. Always free to download and play, players can leap straight into a world of fascinating horror at http://www.playmaestia.com/ About Warp Portal Developed by world renowned Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMORPG) publishing giant, Gravity Interactive , Inc., WarpPortal is the newest online platform for North American gamers. Utilize a single login for multiple game access, requiring one central account for some of the hottest online titles including Ragnarok Online , Rose Online , Requiem: Memento Mori , Dragon Saga , casual games and more. Additional highlights of the site include community forums, online support and The Gateway: an application that provides users’ access to gaming news, community communication and music all from one online application. More information can be found at www.warpportal.com Maestia Screenshots and Concept Art PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Final push for Jane Jensen’s Kickstarter — game news, Gabriel Knight goodies, and funding goal met

abhizatun@gmail.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:27:33 +0000

Over the weekend, adventure game legend Jane Jensen’s Kickstarter campaign hit its $300k goal! With eleven days left, every extra dollar raised will go into making Pinkerton Road’s first game, Moebius, even better. This campaign has had many cool additions since it started, and we want to make sure gamers have all the details before the clock runs out. Here are the highlights: 1) Not one, but TWO adventure games in the works! All Kickstarter funds will go toward development of Moebius, the paranormal thriller backers selected as Pinkerton Road’s first game. On Friday, Jane revealed that Pinkerton Road will also make a second adventure game with outside funding — and Kickstarter backers will get that, too! Anyone who pledges $50+ will get both Moebius and the as-yet-unrevealed “Mystery Game X.” (Backers at the lower tiers can choose one or the other, when more info about each game is available.) For more details, see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Di0bQJuMLHA 2) Exclusive Gabriel Knight goodies! Jane Jensen is best known for her Gabriel Knight adventure series, and she’s beefed up the Kickstarter rewards with goodies that GK fans won’t want to miss. The $50 tier now includes ebook versions of the two (out of print) Gabriel Knight novels. For $200+ you can get Jane’s “design bibles,” comprehensive design documents used in the Gabriel Knight games’ development. And for $500 you can snag a one-of-a-kind Sins of the Fathers production sketch, signed by Jane and former Sierra artist John Shroades. For more details, visit the Kickstarter page: http://www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1005365109/jane- jensens-pinkerton-road-2012- 2013-csg (Make sure to read the text on the page; the tiers in the right sidebar can’t be edited, so some are out of date.) 3) Behind-the-scenes videos! Pinkerton Road plans to give backers a behind-the-scenes look at their games’ development, and the fun has already started with a series of Kickstarter video updates. In recent videos, Robert Holmes talks about composing the music for Gabriel Knight and Gray Matter, Jane introduces the development team who will work on Pinkerton Road’s first game, and actor Dean Erickson (who portrayed Gabriel Knight in the FMV game The Beast Within) delivers a special message to Pinkerton Road’s backers. Robert Holmes discusses music: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=RW78q6aNvtw Meet Signus Labs: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=WEFlPfI5g0k Scene design process: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3DsfPpxKjVw Special message from Dean Erickson: http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=BJkF8IXUMyE 4) Spend the weekend with Gabriel Knight! To celebrate the last stretch of the campaign, dedicated fan LauraKat will embark on a 24-hour live playthrough of the Gabriel Knight trilogy. Starting at 19:00 GMT on Friday, May 11, watch on Twitch.tv as she plows through the Shadow Hunter’s storied history and pop into the chat room to share your GK memories. Donations collected during the playthrough will be split between the Kickstarter campaign and Jane’s favorite charity, the ASPCA. This monumental event will be followed on Sunday, May 13 by a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session with Pinkerton Road Studio founders Jane Jensen and Robert Holmes (also starting at 19:00 GMT). Ask about Jane’s game inspirations, the couple’s Sierra memories, the funny noises their bulldogs make when they snore… whatever floats your boat. [19:00 GMT is 3:00pm in the Eastern time zone. Translate it into your time zone here: http://www.timezoneconverter. com ] The 24-hour Gabriel Knight playthrough will be held at: http://www.twitch.tv/ laurakat07 More details about the live playthrough and Reddit AMA be posted this week on the Kickstarter page. PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

AGS Awards 2011 – Results

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:57:09 +0000

Well, all the results are in for the AGS Awards 2011, which can be found (along with all the nominations) here . I’m pleased to see that I’ve been able to review / play / at least mention most of the winners and many of the nominations here on this blog over the last year or so. The winners include: Gemini Rue (Best Game, Best Gameplay, Best Original Story, Best Player Character, Best Sound Effects) The Blackwell Deception (Best Dialogue Writing, Best Voice Work) The Far Corners of the World 1: The Book, The Box and The Key (Best Puzzles) Arden’s Vale (Best Short Game) Cart Life (Best Non-Adventure Game, Best Programming) Wretcher (Best Demo) Space Quest: Vohaul Strikes Back (Best Non-Player Character) Adventure: All in the Game (Best Animation) Airwave: I Fought the Law, and the Law One (Best Music) PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Unga needs Mumba – first 15 minutes

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:28:46 +0000

Just saw this today – someone’s got the first 15 minutes of gameplay of Unga needs Mumba recorded (takes you up to the first part of meeting the spirits, which is where you start to really find out what the game’s all about) – doesn’t take you far enough to hear my voice acting though (be thankful!): PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Forge of Empires Expands and Localizes

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:08:10 +0000

New browser title launches in France, Netherlands, and Poland Hamburg, May 3, 2012. InnoGames launched its newest browser title, Forge of Empires , in several languages today to increase international localization. The game, already taking off in English and German, has just opened French and Dutch versions, with Polish following tomorrow. Each Language version starts with its own worlds, to foster a community in their respective markets. Several more languages are planned for the coming weeks. In Forge of Empires, players tasked with leading their own city to prosperity, can research new technologies, build impressive historical buildings and enlarge their sphere of influence through military campaigns and skillful dealing. Other players’ cities can be visited and, while admiring structures and placement of buildings, be supported by polishing decorations or motivating workers for increased happiness or resource outcome. Additionally, one must foster a healthy culture for citizens and establish trade and production of various resources. Forge of Empires also contains a long-term single player campaign, as well as an ever-growing number of PvP-features, which offer months of entertainment. A turn-based battle system on a hex-field and other tactical facets to the game will keep strategists’ attention and allow for challenging duels with friends and adversaries. Competitive players can fight for top ranks and medals in weekly tournaments. InnoGames provides additional information in the game’s blog . See all posts about Forge of Empires PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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First Thoughts – Dark Scavenger

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:40:47 +0000

If you’re looking for something completely different, Dark Scavenger could be just the thing – it is a little like the computer game equivalent of Monty Python. It’s a mix of RPG and adventure, blended into a very simple but weirdly compulsive game that’s quite difficult to explain. The overall effect is somewhat like an interactive comic book. I’ll review it when I get time… PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Scarlet Legacy Introduces Golden Equipment

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:50:14 +0000

SCARLET LEGACY DRAPES ITSELF IN GOLD Golden Armor And Lucky Roulette Unveiled Sunnyvale, Calif. (May 02, 2012) – Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com ( www.GamesCampus.com ), today announced a truly shining update for the popular fantasy MMORPG, Scarlet Legacy. With the introduction of Golden equipment, players will attain a new tier of power unlike any seen before. Players can shine on at www.ScarletLegacy.com , and join in the sparkling action today. “Our players have found some of the more recent dungeons, including Demon’s Lair and the Cavalier Dungeon, to be the largest challenge faced yet” said Hubert Yee, Head of Marketing at GamesCampus. “Gold Armor, acquired by either quest or scroll, will allow players to tackle current and future dungeons in a whole new way.” Players can acquire Golden equipment through one of three means: via in-game quests, by purchasing a quest scroll with CampusCash (CC), or on the lucky roulette wheel, where spins can be acquired both by performing well in game as well as on the cash shop. This level 65 and up equipment is unlike anything currently available in game, and stands out in its brilliance. To celebrate the arrival of Scarlet Legacy’s “Golden Age”, players have a chance to win numerous prizes, including the coveted quest scrolls which may reward a beautiful piece of Golden equipment on the official Facebook, starting tomorrow. Players can glide over to http://www.facebook.com/ ScarletLegacy for all the details. Scarlet Legacy offers tactical combat with stylishly cinematic animation, plenty of character customization options, and numerous PvP modes and battlefields. There are four classes to choose from at the beginning, but each has access to multiple unique talent trees, bonus granting Martial Arts combat Stances, and evolving skills which allow for far more personalized progression. Scarlet Legacy is a complete MMORPG with crafting profession skills, mounts, pet customization and mutation systems, and dozens of in-world mini-games. For more information about GamesCampus.com or Scarlet Legacy , please visit www.GamesCampus.com or www.ScarletLegacy.com Scarlet Legacy Screenshots: PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Popularity Of Online Gaming

abhizatun@gmail.com — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:49:01 +0000

Gaming has become more intense and wide spread. Gone are the days when one could play only in the grounds and the game stopped abruptly in case of unexpected weather elements like rain , winds or snow. Of course there were some popular indoor games too that we get nostalgic about and those are chess, snakes and ladders and the other board games. But those are good old days and during these times of fast paced technology ewe can enjoy gaming anywhere and anytime. With the advent of internet, the way we play games has changed forever.

We can go online any time we want and play our favorites games. All we need to have is a pc with an internet connection and we are set to go into the world of excitement and entertainment for hours. And there is simply endless number of games to pick from. One can pick from a wised variety of games like racing, sport, board games, word games and many other types. There are casino games too for the online gamblers to play online casino game.

The best part about online games is that they can be played for free. You can play the game alone., with your family or with any other p[layer from across the world. Numerous players can play together online and have endless hours of fun together. There games designed for the kids, young children, teenagers and adults. There are games made for the men as well as the women, keeping their interests in mind. So, virtually, these online games can be enjoyed by anyone on different gaming platforms.

The design, graphics, animations and sound effects in these games are simply getting better and better, to offer you a much more enhanced gaming experience. With the new technologies and software coming up, there are new types of games getting developed. There are different kind of roulette games as well as other kinds of games. Online gaming is today a multi-million industry and a favorite activity among people of all ages.

Captain Disaster – The Computer Game

abhizatun@gmail.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:49:18 +0000

Finally a project I’ve been wanting to create for years looks like it will become a reality. Back when I was an aspiring writer for the indie press scene (as opposed to a failed writer blogging about stuff, I guess!), my first ever published short story was Captain Disaster Episode 1: The Planet Eater of Arcturus, in the debut issue of a sci-fi / fantasy magazine called Visions – back in August 1997 I think it was. More of these stories appeared in further issues and eventually I self-published collections of or including these stories, but my own attempts to make an adventure game based on the character and stories, and efforts to find a collaborator to help me do so, have all failed pretty miserably. Until now. So with renewed hope, I present: Captain Disaster: The Computer Game – Development Blog . The game will of course be made with AGS and will be freeware – well actually I should say games, as I have written 11 episodes of the stories so far, and plan to do a game episode for each of these – and who’s to say I won’t eventually write both more stories and games? PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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First Thoughts and Screenshots – Adam’s Venture 3

abhizatun@gmail.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:48:26 +0000

Following on from the events of Adam’s Venture 2 , the third game takes us back in time a bit to when Adam and Evelyn first met. Haven’t got very far with this one yet but the graphics are as expected superb (pity that I still have an underpowered laptop, but I’ll get a new gaming PC before long), while the developers seem to have made an effort to integrate the puzzle-solving into the game a bit more. Not sure when I’ll have time to complete this and will probably wait till I’ve got a proper gaming rig so it can show off its visuals properly. System requirements Episode III: Revelations OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 CPU: Intel Pentium 2.0 GHz or equivalent AMD RAM: 512 MB (1 GB Recommended for Windows Vista) HD Space: 1 GB Free Disk Space Graphics: Pixel shader 3.0 compatible card Adam’s Venture 3 Screenshots: PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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First Thoughts: Telepath RPG: Servants of God

abhizatun@gmail.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:52:55 +0000

Interesting little game so far, a bit talky but in a good way, not really keen on each game area being small and having to load every time you go in and out of area but overall it’s looking good. There’s a cool strategy game you can play in the taverns, and much like Might & Magic’s Acromage I suspect a lot of people will spend so much time there that the game takes much longer to be completed than it should!! PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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First Thoughts – Coloropus

abhizatun@gmail.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:46:13 +0000

Life is tough when you’re a tiny octopus whose girlfriend gets captured in a bottle. That is (vaguely) the plot for this game that reminds me a lot of Machinarium in terms of style and execution. Perhaps not quite as good, but certainly charming in its own way. Review soon. PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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AGS – New Website Design

abhizatun@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:37:05 +0000

Don’t look now, but Adventure Game Studio has a spanking new website design – and very nice it is too. Oh all right… do look now ! PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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A Valley Without Wind – Launch Trailer

abhizatun@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:01:07 +0000

The launch trailer for A Valley Without Wind , Arcen Games’ much-awaited new release. More information here . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Brick-Force VIP Open Beta Starts Today

abhizatun@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:49:34 +0000

Open Beta kicks off with new content and a community competition Berlin, April 27 th 2012 : Today marks the launch of the open beta for Brick-Force, the free-to-play sandbox shooter. All players who have registered for the Open Beta and any friends they wish to invite will be granted immediate access to the game. Every registered player will receive a special key code that will allow them to invite an unlimited number of friends to the VIP Open Beta. The Brick-Force client will be available freely for download on the official website, www.brick-force.com . With the updated game client, players can expect extensive changes, such as new possibilities in the sandbox mode, balancing improvements, brand new voiceovers in all six localized languages and several new items that can be bought with ingame currency or real cash. The overhaul of the user interface, browser client and two new shooter modes are waiting in the wings and will launch soon during the Open Beta. Couch Craziness! In a video released today, Infernum showcased some of the best maps from the Closed Beta and thanked the dedicated Brick-Force community for their hard work. To celebrate the Open Beta launch, the rapidly growing Brick-Force community has once again been asked to get their creative juices flowing and upload videos onto YouTube. The creator of the most liked video will be rewarded with a grand prize; an impressive retro gaming style sofa with a custom Infernum design. PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

PC Puzzle Game Review – Alice and the Magic Gardens

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:01:23 +0000

The idea of yet another match-3 puzzle game is in itself enough to induce fear in some; the idea of a match-3 puzzle game with a hyper-cute storyline and characters is perhaps enough to make hardened warriors cry into their beer. However we reviewers are made of sterner stuff (well, maybe I did sob just a little), and actually Alice and the Magic Gardens is an extremely well designed puzzle game. Obviously it’s mainly aimed at the early teen female market, but anyone who enjoys a good puzzle game will be able to enjoy this. The storyline involves a young girl called Alice who slaves away for the king every day, not really a joyful existence, but then a fairy comes and promises her a garden of her own if she helps them rid their gardens of pests, evil creatures and stuff. The garden them is very well incorporated into the game, with worms coming and eating your produce if you’re not careful, spiders spinning webs that immobilise tiles, and a fun mini-game every few levels where you have to catch ladybirds (ladybugs to those overseas). The slight spin on the match-4 concept is that you have to “unlock” tiles by matching them, then try to match the fruits that are revealed. There are a few variations to the levels although it does get quite samey after a while, but the spider hunts and boss battles are always fun. There are a lot of levels and if you play the game for sustained periods it does get repetitive, but even so I did feel a cretinous urge to complete the game. You get awarded medals for the levels – Gold, Silver or Bronze – depending on how quickly you complete them. It’s a game that lends itself much more to short playing sessions. The graphics, animation and music are all very good, and the cut scenes are simple but very nicely done. All in all if you like match-3 games and you won’t be put off by the high cuteness factor, Alice and the Magic Gardens is definitely a game that you’ll enjoy. Despite the market being rather saturated with this particular style of puzzle game, this game does offer something a bit new. It’s not exactly a challenging game, but it’s fun and beautifully presented. Alice and the Magic Gardens is available from Alawar Entertainment . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Play Mother-Nature For A Day – Weather Lord Is Out On PC Today!

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:36:52 +0000

April 26, 2012 – With the forces of nature at your fingertips, you have all you need to succeed in Weather Lord , this week’s wacky, new time management title brought to you by the same folks that brought you the wildly successful Farm Frenzy series and so many other great offerings: Alawar Entertainment, one of the world’s foremost publishers and distributors of casual games. Have you ever tended a garden or wished that you could control the weather so that your plants stood a chance at survival? Well, now you can! Use the sun, rain and wind to cultivate crops that can be cashed in for needed resources. Play your cards right and you just may end up with enough powerful sources of energy, such as wind turbines and solar power stations to provide for your production facilities. You must, however, take heed of your stock, as good fortune is simply not enough to protect you from a natural disaster that, if not prepared, could wreak havoc. Get ready to have some fun down on the farm in this weather changing, mother-nature themed time management title. Do you have what it takes to battle earthly elements, manage harvests and power production over the course of 40 weather beaten levels? Can you surpass mother-nature at what she knows best? Try your hand; give it a go – the first hour’s on us! Key features: 40 windswept levels Two sun-kissed settings Eight rain-soaked farms Good and bad weather Step-by-step tutorial PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

Forge of Empires Beta Picks Up Pace

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:11:10 +0000

More Languages Announced as Forge of Empires Beta Picks up Pace 100,000 players on their way to an empire – new ages soon to follow Hamburg, April 26, 2012. InnoGames just published additional information regarding its strategic browser game Forge of Empires , which recently started an open beta. Excited by overwhelmingly positive initial feedback, the team announced future expansion plans: The game, which can be played in English and German so far, will be available in additional languages, including French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish and Portuguese within the next few weeks. Also, prospective rulers can look forward to the upcoming era, the Colonial Age, as well as new social features. In Forge of Empires, players tasked with leading their own city to prosperity, can research new technologies, build impressive historical buildings and enlarge their sphere of influence through military campaigns and skillful dealing. Other players’ cities can be visited and, while admiring structures and placement of buildings, be supported by polishing decorations or motivating workers for increased happiness or resource outcome. Additionally, one must foster a healthy culture for citizens and establish trade and production of various resources. Forge of Empires also contains a long-term single player campaign, as well as an ever-growing number of PvP-features, which offer months of entertainment. A turn-based battle system on a hex-field and other tactical facets to the game will keep strategists’ attention and allow for challenging duels with friends and adversaries. Competitive players can fight for top ranks and medals in weekly tournaments. InnoGames provides additional information in the game’s blog . PC Game Reviews and News Y ou can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Mercenary Ops – new info and screenshots

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:04:17 +0000

New details have been revealed for the co-op missions and competitive modes in Mercenary Ops , which will launch exclusively on PC in Summer 2012. CO-OP MISSIONS · Assault (5 players) Push forward with a team in objective-based missions to gain access to equipment and upgrades. Fight against ruthless enemies that become more challenging behind every door, drawing the player closer to the epic battle at the end of their assault. · Survival (5 players) Battle for survival by fending off seemingly endless waves of attacking zombies and other walking dead species. Prepare for the horrors that lie ahead by repairing defenses and earning points to unlock the weapons as well as ammunition needed to survive. · Invasion (8 Players) Take on waves of the enemy horde as they push forward in a path of destruction. Use time wisely and make shots count against deadly AI-controlled foes and mini-bosses to earn in-game currency. COMPETITIVE · Team Deathmatch (8 v Compete in a kill-based match-up across changing combat zones. In this fast-paced, tactical team battle, triumph over the opposition and earn a place at the top of leader board. · Demolition (8 v Engage in an objective-based struggle of destruction by working with a team of conspiring mercenaries to seek and destroy a targeted bomb site. Defend against the opposing force by finding and defusing their bomb, or eliminate the threat altogether to claim victory. · Elimination (8 v Take up arms against another team of opposing mercenaries in a tactical bout to determine the victor. When the only thing that matters is obliterating the enemy, even the smallest mistake can be grounds for defeat in this high stakes, elimination-based competition. Mercenary Ops was created using the Unreal Engine 3. The engine was selected for its cutting-edge graphics, multi-core processor support, optimization for the PC and massive world support. For more information, please visit http://www.facebook.com/ MercenaryOpsGame and www.mercenaryopsgame.com . Screenshots: PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Lagoonia Introduces Multiplayer Building System

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:32:57 +0000

Lagoonia Furthers Friendships with Multiplayer Features Hamburg, April 25, 2012. New browser game Lagoonia was upgraded today with a multiplayer building system to allow for even further emphasis on player interaction. InnoGames is confident this update will enhance engagement and satisfaction for users, as friendships and in-game support systems are formed. “Lagoonia players join to connect with others,” explains game designer Kathleen Kunze, “the more ways we can facilitate this in-game, the better.” The just-released multiplayer building system includes three types of structures to build with friends: male and female weather gods which allow players to determine the gender of incoming characters, foliage statues that give back important rare resources, and a notice board that sends characters to collect energy throughout the island automatically. These structures can be found in the building menu, under the “special buildings” tab, and can only be constructed once in the game. With this update, a Russian language version of the title has also been launched. The focus of Lagoonia is on the relationships between characters and players. One can plan and create many things that make the island livable and fun: from a warm fire and a cozy shelter, to useful fish nets, and later in the game lighthouses and waterslides. The game is free and no download is required – the only technical requirements are a browser and an internet connection. The game is currently featured in the Google Chrome Store . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Rise of the Hidden Sun – another gorgeous screenshot

abhizatun@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:12:23 +0000

I just can’t help but post every new screenshot from Rise of the Hidden Sun that shows up on their dev blog… every time they update, I hope they’re going to announce a release date! Anyway, here it is… PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

Broken Sword Complete – an amazing bargain for adventure game fans

abhizatun@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:56:41 +0000

Now here is a fantastic bargain – Broken Sword Complete . This features the “Director’s Cut” of the first two games, along with the third and fourth games in the series. Revolution’s games featuing George and Nico have a special place in the hearts of adventure game fans, so if you’ve missed them so far (or want to relive the magic again), look no further than this cracking collection for little more than a tenner! PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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eoz games Announces Free App Day Tuesday

abhizatun@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:01:04 +0000

To celebrate the launch of their gaming app trio – eoz games is pleased to announce that Word Cracker, Ticker Quiz and newly released Roman Backgammon, will be available for free on Tuesday, April 24th. Word Cracker presents consonants only and the user must figure out where the vowels go. Ticker Quiz tests knowledge of stock ticker symbols. Roman Backgammon is a simpler, ancient version of backgammon that is fun for adults.

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Buzzard Software, LLC. Releases BikeWatts 1.1 For iOS

abhizatun@gmail.com — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:01:13 +0000

Portland based Buzzard Software, LLC. today announces BikeWatts 1.1, an update to the bicyclist power and speed estimation tool for iOS devices. BikeWatts was created so that cyclists can calculate their amount of effort measured in Watts in addition to their speed given their gearing and pedaling cadence. Version 1.1 adds the estimation of kilocalories burned per minute, allowing riders to tie their efforts to their weight loss and fitness goals.

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Mentalwarp Games Releases Teaser Trailer for Busted! Coming Soon to Google Play

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:55:32 +0000

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Snap Secure Reveals Mobile Security Suite Road Map with Heavy Emphasis on Personal and Family Security

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:45:26 +0000

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Successful Nokia Developers Branch Out to Windows Phone

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:32:39 +0000

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Pong Indie Developer Challenge Semi-finalist Announcement Moved to May 1, 2012

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:26:58 +0000

Atari today announced that semi-finalists of the Pong® Indie Developer

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Experience the new Bentley Continental GT V8 in Sports Car Challenge

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:23:39 +0000

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Free iPhone and iPad Apps (April 23): Icebreaker Hockey, Fantasy Hero and more!

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:58:18 +0000

There are a few iPhone and iPad apps available as

Combat Mission Touch 1.1 update released

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:01:07 +0000

Battlefront.com is thrilled to announce the update to version 1.1 of its groundbreaking WW2 ground warfare simulation for the iPad 2 and the New iPad, Combat Mission Touch. Based on valuable customer feedback and reviews, this free update is chock full of the stuff you asked for. Combat Mission: Touch allows you to command American and German troops during and after the invasion of Normandy, June 1944! It mixes fun and realism for a unique, hands-on, 3D wargame experience.

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"Yesterday" – trailer and gameplay footage

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:31:34 +0000

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Sermon Toolbox app is now available for iOS devices

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:01:01 +0000

Sermon Toolbox is an all-in-one resource that combines tools which can be helpful in composing sermons or bible study lessons. With over 700 sermon illustrations, a topical index with 4,000+ bible verses, 120 children sermons, and a year’s worth of sermon outlines, the Sermon Toolbox app can help you compose a memorable sermon. Combine these with an easy to use notepad that allows you to type, copy/paste, save, and email and you have everything you need.

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Teleprompt+ User Manuals Now Available on the iBookstore

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:01:58 +0000

Bombing Brain Interactive today announced the availability of its Teleprompt+ User Manuals on the iBookstore. These free interactive guides provide details of all the advanced features of Bombing Brain’s top-selling teleprompter apps for iPad and OS X in the powerful new iBooks Author format. Why create a user manual for such an easy-to-use product? Because different users learn in different ways, and Bombing Brain believes that it has a responsibility to all users.

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Little Chaotic Agency introduces iScrumboard project management iPad app

abhizatun@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:00:53 +0000

Little Chaotic Agency is proud to introduce the new iScrumboard project management tool, a complete Kanban Taskboard shrunk to your iPad with unmatched ease of use and striking good looks. iScrumboard helps you to organize your projects, track your progress and drastically improve your productivity. iScrumboard facilitates project managers, scrum teams or may be used as a personal life planning tool. The interface is reduced to the truly essential and the intuitive drag and drop operation.

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CaptainD interviews the Hitbox Team (creators of Dustforce)

abhizatun@gmail.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:30:49 +0000

I interviewed Hitbox Team about their game, Dustforce. The questions were answered by Woodley Nye, the artist, and Lexie Dostal, the lead programmer. 1/ So, Dustforce… designed by someone with OCD and a thing about cleanliness? Woodley: Actually none of us are particularly neat! I like the concept of cleaning more than the practice T_T 2/ How long did it take to develop Dustforce, from initial concept to finished game? Woodley: We worked on the prototype of the game for about 4 months, and then spent the next year and a half finishing the version you see on steam. 3/ Did the game end up how it was originally envisaged? Where there any surprises along the way in development that led to changes being made? Woodley: There were absolutely surprises along the way. There was originally a massive, seamless “campaign” style world that we ended up scrapping in lieu of the hub-world approach. Pretty much everything about the mechanics of the game are the result of iteration and tweaking, so there was bound to be a difference between the initial concept and the finished product. I still think we achieved the sensation of being acrobatic and flowing through a level though! 4/ Is there anything that the dev team are particularly proud of – in terms of how the game ended up, or in terms of a particular challenge being overcome during the game development process? Lexie: We actually proud to just finish the game, which is quite an accomplishment in our eyes. 5/ Are the offices you work in completely dust-free? (Sorry, had to ask!) Woodley: We made a 3d-print of Dustman and at night he comes alive and gets a double-S on our office. 6/ Just how important is it to an indie dev to get their game on Steam? Lexie: Its valuable because of the high volume of users on the platform, but not necessary. Steam markets you game to a large user base and makes it easier to discover your game. There have been many developers who have been successful without Steam, but overall increases your chances. 7/ What are the future plans of the Hit Box Team – a sequel to Dustforce / something completely different? Woodley: All of us are really ready to start on something different. We all want to work in 3D, so we’ll probably start by prototyping a bunch of ideas and then diving into another long development cycle on our favorite one. 8/ Any advice you can give to other indie game developers? Woodley: Make small things first! Diving into your “dream game” is a surefire way to disappoint yourself. Thanks Woodley and Lexie for taking the time out to answer my questions. See also: Dustforce game review Dustforce gameplay videos PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Poll Result – the most popular posts stay put!

abhizatun@gmail.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:25:22 +0000

We asked “Do you ever look at the Most Popular posts? (I’m considering getting rid of them completely.)” 7 voted to keep them 2 voted to get rid of them. So, by popular demand (admittedly out of a paltry 9 people voting!), the most popular posts stay. PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Cross Fire Introduces New Content And Live Broadcast

abhizatun@gmail.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:54:33 +0000

Cross Fire Update Includes Live Broadcast with Item Giveaways Toronto, CANADA – April 19, 2012 – G4BOX Inc., a global publisher of interactive entertainment and the proprietor of the Z8Games free-to-play gaming platform, released an update for its popular first-person shooter, Cross Fire. This free update brings new weapons, maps and items. Cross Fire will also host a live broadcast with item giveaways. Current players can download the update automatically by launching Cross Fire. New players can download and play the game for free from: http://crossfire.z8games.com . The new downloadable content will introduce six new weapons, which includes a Special Edition AWM Sniper Rifle with a Liquid Metal skin, a new permanent weapon purchasable with in-game points, and updates to the bonus weapons available in the Black Market. Players will get to stand out from their friends with new items that let them change the colour of their in game name and chat text. The Zombie Mode ‘Valkyrie Lab’ and the TDM Sniper Only ‘Museum’ maps will also be introduced in the new patch. In addition to the free DLC, players can participate in patch events throughout the weekend. This will include a live broadcast with free item giveaways via the official Cross Fire twitch.tv broadcast channel. Cross Fire is a free online military first-person shooter for the PC platform. It includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, an integrated clan system, deep character customization options and social media integration via the Cross Fire website. More MAPS. More GUNS. More MODES. More HEADSHOTS. Join millions of players online today in the ultimate military FPS experience. To find out more about the events and to see a visual spoiler of the contents visit the official update page here: http://crossfire.z8games.com/ weapons_chache_update.aspx Cross Fire is part of the Z8Games platform of free-to-play games. Cross Fire is free-to-download-and-play. Visit the Cross Fire homepage at: http://crossfire.z8games.com For more information about G4BOX visit www.g4box.com . For more information about the Z8Games lineup of games please visit www.z8games.com . ### About Z8Games Z8Games is the evolution of free to play gaming online. It’s an online destination for gamers to download the very best online games, including online military shooter, Cross Fire, and dynamic-action MMORPG, Metin2, as well as access engaging community features and events; all for free! Visit www.z8games.com today to take part in the evolution of free-to-play gaming online. About G4BOX INC. G4BOX INC. is a digital media provider specializing in the publishing and distribution of online video games. The company was founded in 2006 on the principle that online, community-based video games offer unique and compelling gaming experiences with untapped mass market potential and wide social appeal. They currently offer a growing portfolio of successful, massively multiplayer online game properties. For more information about G4BOX and its current product offerings, please visit www.g4box.com . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon

abhizatun@gmail.com — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:51:05 +0000

Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon to have a digital and European retail release in May 2012 Haarlem, The Netherlands – 18 April 2012 – Independent videogames publisher Iceberg Interactive and software entertainment development studio WRF Studios are pleased to announce their cooperation on publishing Last Half of Darkness: Society of the Serpent Moon , the newest installment in the ominous point-and-click adventure series for PC, in European retail and via worldwide digital download portals on May 18th 2012. The companies, both known for their focus on adventure gaming, teamed up in 2010 as well, releasing Last Half of Darkness: Tomb of Zojir in European retail. “We are very happy to announce our further co-operation with WRF Studios to bring the newest installment of the Last Half of Darkness series to retail and now also to worldwide digital download portals,” says Erik Schreuder, CEO of Iceberg Interactive. “There is a new creepy mystery to uncover in this atmospheric adventure game that will keep gamers engrossed for many hours, solving puzzles and outsmarting an ancient evil.” Bill Fisher, CEO of WRF Studios says: “We are excited to partner with Iceberg Interactive to offer our audience wider distribution throughout the world.” About the game: Vampire-like murders are plaguing the dark streets and alleys of the tiny exotic European town of Antibes. After your fiancée was sent there to write and investigate a story, you receive a strange package with a booklet and mysterious disk. The return address on the package reveals it came from Antibes and it contains the bloodstained engagement ring you gave her! Your journey follows the path of clues left behind by your missing girlfriend, where along the way you will have to solve an ancient mystery and the source of evil causing the local townsfolk to turn into a rare breed of savage night-thirsty murderers. Your plane leaves tonight… Are you ready to once again uncover the secrets behind another chapter of the Last Half of Darkness ? Read more here . PC Game Reviews and News You can also follow CaptainD on Google+ to stay up to date with the latest news and reviews.

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