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Rising Star Games today announced that its strategy-based game Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will be available via Games on Demand on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft on December 28, 2012. Bringing a modern update to the classic 1980’s version of the franchise,Carrier Command: Gaea Mission blends first- and third-person vehicular combat with tactical and strategic elements.
Set in a massive game environment – consisting of 33 unique islands hosting six distinct climatic zones – Carrier Command: Gaea Mission puts players in command of a futuristic military carrier holding a multitude of remotely controllable and customizable units. By traversing the seas and establishing a strategic network of island bases for mining, production and defense, players will set out to destroy the enemy carrier and conquer the archipelago on planet Taurus.
Carrier Command: Gaea Mission features include:
- Deep storyline / Gaea Mission campaign
- Free roam strategy mode
- Unique game mechanics
- Massive game environment (30 islands)
- Vehicle and Carrier management
Developed by Bohemia Interactive and published by Rising Star Games, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will be available through Games on Demand for $39.99 on December 28, 2012.
Carrier Command: Gaea is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB and is also available for Windows PC and Xbox 360 players at retailers nationwide.
Demos for both versions are also available; the Xbox 360 demo is downloadable on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360, while the Windows PC version demo can be found via <gp_link type=”http” loc=”//www.carriercommand.com/demo”>http://www.carriercommand.com/demo and Steam.
More information can be found at the official site:<gp_link type=”http” loc=”//www.carriercommand.com/”>http://www.carriercommand.com/.
Cambridge, MA – December 21st, 2012 – Take your holiday parties to the next level with all new add-on tracks for Dance Central™ 3, including music from Lady Gaga and LMFAO!
On Tuesday, December 25, two hits from Grammy Award-winning entertainer Lady Gaga will be available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or in-game Dance Central 3 Music Store! The tracks include “Paparazzi” from Lady Gaga’s 2008 debut The Fame and “Alejandro” from 2009’s The Fame Monster. These hits can be purchased individually for 240 Microsoft Points™ each or as part of a pack for 400 Microsoft Points.
And perfect for your New Year’s Eve celebrations, LMFAO’s “Sorry for Party Rocking” will be available for download on December 31! The track will be available as a single for 240 Microsoft Points or as part of a pack with the previously released LMFAO track, “Party Rock Anthem,” for 400 Microsoft Points.
Harmonix continues to grow the library of playable tracks in Dance Central 3, with previously released add-on content that includes PSY’s “Gangnam Style,” as well as singles from Carly Rae Jepsen and Usher. Dance Central 3 features the biggest library of gaming’s most danceable music, with a massive library of previously available content compatible with Dance Central 3, in addition to tracks players can import from Dance Central and Dance Central 2*!
December 25
Lady Gaga – “Paparazzi”
- Choreographer – Marcos Aguirre
- Difficulty – Tough
Lady Gaga – “Alejandro”
- Choreographer – Marcos Aguirre
- Difficulty – Moderate
(“Paparazzi” and “Alejandro” will be available as singles for 240 Microsoft Points each, as well as bundled together as “Lady Gaga Pack 02” for 400 Microsoft Points.)
December 31
LMFAO – “Sorry for Party Rocking”
- Choreographer – Kunle Oladehin
- Difficulty – Legit
(“Sorry for Party Rocking” will be available as a single for 240 Microsoft Points, as well as bundled with the previously released “Party Rock Anthem” as part of “LMFAO Pack 01” for 400 MS Points.)
Be sure to follow Dance Central on Twitter (http://twitter.com/dance_
Undead Labs have released a short gameplay video from the current beta testing of their upcoming zombie game, State of Decay.
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Namco Bandai Games and Paramount Pictures have announced that the upcoming STAR TREK The Video Game will be released on April 23, 2013.
Additionally, all pre-orders for the game will also include access to the “Elite Officer Pack,” which features exclusive items and unique uniforms for legendary characters Kirk and Spock, who play front and center in a completely new story created especially for STAR TREK The Video Game, written by BAFTA award winner Marianne Krawczyk.
The exclusive “Elite Officer Pack” will include:
- Stealth Pack – Kirk and Spock stealth uniforms, plus Starfleet Type IV Stealth Sniper Rifle and extra ammo
- Brawler Pack – Kirk leather jacket costume and Spock Vulcan Science Academy costume
- Kelvin Pack – Kirk and Spock U.S.S. Kelvin uniforms, plus U.S.S. Kelvin Hand Phaser
- Academy Pack – Kirk Academy Uniform, Spock Officer Dress Uniform, plus Academy Phaser
- Kobayashi Maru Pack – Kirk and Spock Kobayashi Maru uniforms
CHICAGO – Dec. 20, 2012 –SteelSeries, the leading manufacturer of gaming peripherals today announced the availability of the SteelSeries Free Touchscreen Gaming Controls, a mobile gaming accessory that is designed to enhance the gaming experience that is normally found on touchscreen devices. These stick and play, tactile controls help improve movement and click especially in games that mimic controller layouts with on-screen controls. They are compatible with touchscreen devices including: iPod touch®, iPhone®, iPad®, Windows® Smartphones & tablets, and Android® Smartphones & tablets. Available now on the SteelSeries Web Shop and in select retail and e-tail locations, the Free Touchscreen Gaming Controls are $19.99/ €19.99 MSRP.
Included in the package are 3 buttons and a joystick that can be stored in the included, sleek carrying case. The buttons adhere to the screen with high-grade micro suction cups made of a conductive rubber, which transfers the movement from your fingers, through the rubber and to the screen. The analog stick provides directional movements and adheres to the screen with 9 mini suction cups for an unparalleled grip. The SteelSeries Free Touchscreen Gaming Controls are reusable and can be wiped clean to rejuvenate their stickiness.
G-Form is proud to announce the launch of its world-wide MMA video competition from December 18, 2012-January 31, 2013. Contestants can submit their move of the month on the G-Form Facebook page (facebook.com/gformprotects) for a chance to win. Weekly winners will receive a full set of G-Form’s MMA products, including Shin Guards, Crash Shorts, Elbow Guards and Knee Guards. Made with Reactive Protection Technology, G-Form MMA products are soft and flexible but harden on impact, and are now available at g-form.com/moveofthemonth, On The Mat retail locations and otmfightshops.com. The grand-prize winner will win an all-inclusive trip to London for a training session with MMA fighter Brad Pickett. The winner will be announced at ISPO, an international sporting goods trade show in Munich, Germany, February 2013.
Available Now @: www.g-form.com/moveofthemonth, On the Mat retail locations and otmfightshops.com
SINGAPORE – Dec. 20, 2012 – Personae Studios today announced an update forMechWarrior: Tactical Command addressing many gameplay issues based on fan feedback. In addition, the latest update of the game will be on sale Friday, December 21st on the iTunes store for $6.99. Download MechWarrior: Tactical Command at http://itunes.
“Since its launch, we adopted a rapid patching and release cycle and the constant crashes were quickly fixed with every update. We are actively working on addressing all these issues including improved navigation, increased unit feedback/response, and performance enhancements across iPads,” said Sunny Koh, Studio head of Personae Studio. “As we add support for the other iOS devices, we appreciate the patience from all the fans out there.”
View the complete letter from Personae Studio at http://www.mechwarriortc.
The latest update of MechWarrior: Tactical Command includes:
- 3 new difficulty modes
- MechLab for more granular customization.
- Balancing tweaks
- Improved Pathfinding
- Improvements in A.I. Behavior
- Rendering Stability improvements
- Improved stability for low memory devices
- Improved Contextual Menu Response Time
- New feature to unlock Zoom
View the complete update notes at http://www.mechwarriortc.com/
Download MechWarrior: Tactical Command on the iTunes store. On sale on Friday, December 23rd for $6.99: http://itunes.apple.
Twain Harte, CA – December 20, 2012 – 2 Dawn Games and Reverb Publishing today announced Ravaged, the 32-player, post-apocalyptic first-person shooter, is receiving a massive free DLC boost replete with new weapons, vehicles, one new map, and more, just in time to hit Steam’s Winter Holiday Sale. Ravaged, normally priced at $9.99, is now on sale at Steam for $4.99 starting today, Thursday, December 20, and lasting through Friday, January 4, 2013.
Ravaged, which is already packed with more than 40 land and air vehicles and weapons, will see incredible new vehicles such as the monstrous Tractor Tank, new heavily armored Mini-Copters, a variety of weapons such as AK-47s and M16s, a new Nail Gun, VOIP, and more to complement the already robust game.
Download the new screenshots HERE: https://www.yousendit.com/
Ravaged and the new free “Apocalypse DLC Pack” also can be purchased at Rain Digital Games, 2DawnGames, GameStop, GamersGate, Origin, Green Man Gaming, andGameFly.
The complete “Apocalypse DLC Pack” includes:
- Devastating New Vehicles: The Tractor Tank, Quads and Trikes with two seats, and the new Mini Chopper with mini guns on each side for the Resistance and the Scavengers.
- An Arsenal of New Weapons: The new weapon unlock system offers players the brutal Nail Gun, AK-47 (with scope), AK-47 (with silencer),.357 (gold colored), Mp7, M16 Scope, M16 Silencer, MK16 with Ironsight, and AN94 IronSites.
- New Map: Introducing The Dust Bowl, a large map built for vehicle gameplay.
- Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP): Players can now voice chat with their squad instead of using third-party software.
- More Visible Squads in UI: Player squads are easier to locate.
- Auto-Kick: For players that don’t spawn for three minutes
- New Skins: Three new skins for the mini-helicopters.
“This new DLC Pack is a gift from us to our community,” said Boris Ustaev, founder at 2 Dawn Games. “We strongly believe this new assortment of maps, vehicles, and weapons will increase the chaotic team-based fun so many people have already enjoyed with a whole new level of depth and replayability. And the best part? It’s free.”
Unlike other publishers that have dropped dedicated PC features over the years, Ravaged supports a surplus of them including public dedicated servers, competitive support, advanced graphic settings such as Eyefinity and Crossfire, and the anti-cheat system FairFight by GameBlocks, which deters cheating. Ravaged is available at the exceptional value of $9.99, and the multi-unit “Clan Pack” containing four games and normally sold for $39.99, is also on sale for $29.99 (a $10 discount).
Ravaged is rated M for mature due to the violent subject matter, and is not intended for younger audiences.
Look for more DLC updates to Ravaged in 2013. For more details on DLC and community events such as “Hunt the Devs,” listen to the development team’s regular podcasts on 2dawn.com. Be sure to follow 2 Dawn Games on Twitter and Facebook.
CD Projekt RED has sent out a well-produced holiday card, along with the following message:
There are a lot of quests for you in 2013, we’re sure. Before you embark on your adventures, though, we would like to give you our best wishes and let you know we hope you will have:
– a great party of friends who will accompany you wherever you go
– unforgettable memories to fill your journal with
– a chance to unlock all of your achievements that you’re working on
– the might to vanquish all of the nasty critters in your life
Happy Holidays from us to you!
CD Projekt RED