Hanbitsoft and T3Fun have announced that the open beta for their highly-anticipated online action RPG, Mythos Global will begin on February 2, 2012. In preparation, the companies have prepared special activities leading up to the open beta. Checkout the game’s official website for more information.
CompuExpert and Life-Phorm have teamed up to unveil a brand-new mobile device holder at the CES expo in Las Vegas. The Life-Phorm looks like something Tom Selleck would have hunted down in the film Runaway but is actually meant to cling your mobile devices to just about anything. You can find out more on this creepy device holder at the company’s official website.
Paradox Interactive has announced the launch of the official website for their upcoming King Arthur II – The Role-playing Wargame. Also, starting today up until Friday the 13th, Paradox Interactive will hide 10 unique codes each day somewhere on the official King Arthur II website; players only need find a hidden code, redeem it on Steam, and start playing. New codes will be uploaded to the King Arthur II website at 9am EST / 3pm CET on each day of the giveaway. King Arthur II – The Role-playing Wargame releases on January 27th, 2012 for the Windows PC platform.
Tecmo Koei has announced that its upcoming Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus will be released on the PlayStation Vita game system on February 22nd, 2012. Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus will take full advantage of the Vita’s various features, like internal gyroscope, touchscreen, and its rear touchpad.
“The Ninja Gaiden series lends itself to a great experience on this amazing new platform,” says Yosuke Hayashi, Studio Head of Team NINJA. “We’re confident that gamers, both our fans and those new to the series, will find NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA PLUS to be a thrilling and challenging experience that lives up to the spirit of what the series is best known for while offering a host of new and portable gameplay mechanics.”
Aeria Games has announced that their upcoming online shooter, Repulse, has entered closed beta-testing. The game is a free-to-play title which features both pvp and pve options.
Activision has announced that customers who pre-order their upcoming Prototype 2 from Gamestop will receive a special “Butt Kicker Bio-Bomb” ability. This is similar to the standard Bio-Bomb ability, with a twist. Check out the trailer below to see the ability in action.
“Butt Kicker is a fun twist on Heller’s already over-the-top new Bio-Bomb ability,” said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. “Rather than just throwing enemies once Heller has infected them with the Blacklight virus; Butt Kicker allows Heller to drop-kick punt them across the map, turning enemies into projectiles that rain down devastation from above.”
Microsoft has announced that their upcoming Microsoft Flight will be a free game, available this Spring, via the Games for Windows LIVE platform. The game will feature one location at launch: the Big Island of Hawaii.
“Many people dream of flying, but few have the chance to experience the fun of exploring the world from above. Microsoft Flight provides players the opportunity to explore that curiosity and interest,” said Joshua Howard, executive producer of Microsoft Flight. “Aviation can be incredibly technical, but we’ve taken great care to build an experience that makes taking to the skies thrilling and accessible for everyone.”
Gamers Digital has announced the release of their physics-based zombie-killer, Zombii Attack. The game is out now on the WiiWare platform for 500 Wii Points. The game puts players into the role of a slingshot-wielding human attempting to aid a scientist searching for a cure to the zombie plague.
“We at Gamers Digital are issuing a state of emergency. All gamers should aggressively launch frenzied attacks using all environmental items and explosives at their disposal. Use destructible environments to your advantage. Upgrade ammo and defenses regularly. It is said that it is darkest before the dawn, but please keep hope alive because Dr. Zii is racing to find a cure using a very rare type of zombii that potentially harbors a cure,” said Scott Zerby, president of Gamers Digital.
Blizzard Entertainment has announced that there will be a Diablo III game developer book signing at Book Soup in West Hollywood on Saturday, January 7th, 2012. That’s right – tomorrow! So, checkout the info below and attend if you want to be a part of the geeky fun. Developers will be signing the very popular Diablo III: Book of Cain, which is available now at Amazon.com.
WHEN:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood CA 90069
WHAT:
Writers and artists will be signing the Amazon.com #1-selling book in its category, Diablo® III: Book of Cain, on Saturday at Book Soup in West Hollywood. Designed to look like an artifact from the Diablo universe, this beautifully illustrated collector’s item conveys the games’ rich lore through an exciting first-person account. Diablo has enthralled players since the first game launched in 1996, and its sequel, Diablo II, held a record as the fastest-selling PC game ever. Diablo III: Book of Cain serves as a player’s ultimate guide to the dark mythology and sinister mysteries surrounding the world of Sanctuary.
WHO:
Chris Metzen – Blizzard Entertainment’s senior vice president of story and franchise development, responsible for the epic worlds that make Blizzard’s games timeless.
Micky Neilson – Publishing lead at Blizzard Entertainment, oversees the creation of novels, comic books, and other projects that take place in Blizzard’s universes.
Mark Gibbons – Senior concept artist on the cinematics team at Blizzard, responsible for creating art that has been crucial in establishing the look and feel of Blizzard’s games.
Matt Burns – Writer on Blizzard’s creative development team, which breathes life into the unique characters in their games.
Paradox Interactive has revealed their upcoming expansion to Cities in Motion, U.S. Cities. In Cities in Motion: U.S. Cities, an expansion pack coming out the 17th of January, two iconic American locations will join the mix, allowing players to challenge their civic planning skills in both San Francisco and New York.
