GamingShogunDenise Crosby Talks About Playing Empress Sela in STO
Perfect World Entertainment has released their second “On Screen” video, this time featuring Star Trek actress Denise Crosby who is reprising her role as Sela (now EMPRESS Sela) in Star Trek Online’s upcoming “Legacy of Romulus” expansion. Video
Call of Duty: Ghosts Revealed
Santa Monica, CA – May 1, 2013 – Prepare for the next generation of Call of Duty®. The franchise that has defined a generation of gaming is set to raise the bar once again with the all-new Call of Duty®: Ghosts. Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and developed by Infinity Ward, the studio that created the original Call of Duty and the seminal Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® series, Call of Duty: Ghosts ushers in the next generation of the franchise. The new title delivers a riveting all-new gameplay experience built…
Micrsoft Sends out Invites to E3 2013 Event
Microsoft has sent out invitations to their E3 2013 press event, which will take place at the Galen Center on Monday, June 10, 2013. We are anticipating that the event will begin at 9am or 10am, given that the Electronic Arts briefing begins at 1pm. They will send out additional information, including start times, in a separate email which should arrive to us shortly. Stay-tuned!
The ESA Applauds USTR for International Copyright Protection
May 1, 2013 – WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released its annual “Special 301” Report, in which it highlighted shortcomings in copyright protection and/or market access for U.S. copyrights in more than 40 countries and territories by assigning them to the Priority Watch List or Watch List, launching reviews, and in the case of Ukraine designating it a “Priority Foreign Country.” The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) applauded these decisions and other country placements which follows recommendations made by it and other industries that depend on strong intellectual property protection and enforcement. “Protecting…
GRID 2 LiveRoutes System Showcased in New Trailer
Los Angeles, Calif. – May 1, 2013 – Featured exclusively in GRID 2™, LiveRoutes™ is the ground-breaking new system that dynamically changes the course of a race track on the fly. Today, Codemasters® revealed the technology in action with a new video now playing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIkkeA4UUGg. Offering millions of route possibilities, LiveRoutes comes into play for specific events in the game’s city environments – Paris, Barcelona, Chicago, Miami and Dubai. Junctions on LiveRoutes circuits can switch the track up to six different ways, as LiveRoutes randomly selects a route through the city. “LiveRoutes is the new challenge event that we’re…
Civilization V: Brave New World Box Art
2K Games and Firaxis have released the official box art for its upcoming Civilization V: Brave New World expansion pack, which is due out this summer for $29.99 MSRP for PC and Mac. Click the above image to make big!
KontrolFreek Introduces Shields
ATLANTA – May 1, 2013: Customizing your favorite Xbox or PlayStation controller just got a lot easier. KontrolFreek, creators of the popular FPS Freek ®, Speed Freek ™ and other highly acclaimed performance gaming accessories, today formally introduced an affordable way for gamers to protect and customize their controllers without custom paint jobs or messy do-it-yourself projects. Available in seven original designs, KontrolFreek Shields not only look great, but also provide protection from scratches and the natural buildup of dirt and grime that occurs over hours of gaming. The controller skins are low-profile (3 mils thick), laminated vinyl graphics made from a patented 3M adhesive material that applies easily…
DE UMP M89 Laser Scope Airsoft Gun Review (Airsplat)
The folks over at Airsplat have reviewed the Double Eagle UMP M89 Laser Scope Airsoft Gun. The gun retails for $154 dollars and looks to be a decent entry-level AEG for players looking to graduate from the plastic variety to full-metal. From the review: The gun is a good buy, with the full metal internals and decent performance. Keep in mind that the FPS on the gun is still higher than most CQB arenas may allow. So you may have to down grade the gun, to get to the proper FPS for some fields. Checkout their full review for more information.
Dead Island: Riptide Review (PC)
It’s seldom that a game review causes me trouble. I play ALL kinds of games so I can be called on at a moment’s notice give a review from the standpoint of an everyman. I’m not bragging, I am simply admitting that I am a video game addict and have used my addiction to the benefit of others. So, as Dead Island: Riptide was coming in I tried not to pay too much attention to opinions one way or the other, just looking forward to giving it a go. Then, like a real riptide, I couldn’t help but get dragged…
Neverwinter MMO Now in Open Beta
(Redwood City, CA) April 30, 2013 – Perfect World Entertainment Inc. and Cryptic Studios are proud to announce that the most anticipated free MMORPG of 2013, Dungeons & Dragons® Neverwinter, is officially in Open Beta. Free to download and play, Neverwinter is built for gamers who crave more action combat, adventure and glory out of MMOs. The major milestone of Open Beta marks the beginning of unrestricted access to Neverwinter and its content creation system, the Foundry, along with no further character wipes. All skill upgrades, profession choices, personal customizations, companions and mounts are persistent and shape the way adventurers rebuild the city of Neverwinter, saving it…
Zeno Clash 2 Launch Screenshots
ACE Team has released Zeno Clash 2 to Steam today and, with it, some new screenshots to tempt you with. Enjoy! Screenshots
Space Hulk Dev Q&A Video
Full Control has released its first developer Q&A video for the upcoming Space Hulk. Video
Get Original Jagged Alliance When Backing Jagged Alliance: Flashback Kickstarter
Copenhagen, Denmark – April 30th, 2013 – Danish development studio Full Control announced today that it has partnered with Humble Bundle to give each backer of the Jagged Alliance: Flashback Kickstarter campaign a copy of the limited-edition Jagged Alliance Classic Pack. Upon successful completion of project funding, all backers who have contributed $5 or more will receive a collection of Jagged Alliance titles, including Jagged Alliance, Jagged Alliance: Deadly Games, Jagged Alliance 2 and Jagged Alliance 2: Unfinished Business in English. Additionally, the Classic Pack features Windows 7 support – a first for the franchise. All Jagged Alliance Classic Packs…
GameStick Explainer Video
The folks behind the GameStick gaming system have released a new video today explaining the concepts behind their technology as well as the future of home gaming. Video