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"THQ have taken a step in what at first seemed to be the wrong direction. The partnership coming no less than a week after the announcement of the company financial troubles has drawn a lot of interest."
Zen Studios has announced Epic Quest, a new table for Zen Pinball and Pinball FX2 that combines traditional pinball gameplay with role-playing elements like experience points and loot collecting. It's scheduled to release this month.
In a recent EA earnings call and press release, there is an entry for Mass Effect 3 in the Handheld/Mobile column. While the console and PC sections for the game have been well publicized, not much is known about this portable title.
"With over 40 million Steam accounts around the world there is most definitely a place for the Steam App and will no doubt see the Beta become swamped with people trying to join."
"PushStartSelect: "I have owned an Xperia Play for some time now and have wondered when Sony will send the promised support our way since day one. Of course you may have read our article on how Verizon is holding things back, but Sony is stepping up in a major way soon.""
Video games for many people has become an uncontrollable compulsion affecting many people. Check out the infographic on GNVR which depicts some scary facts about this addiction and how this has ruined many lives
"PushStartSelect: "We recently got an Xperia Play and in terms of hardware and a phone it couldn’t be any better. We will have an article soon regarding the Xperia Play and Vita relations and how we feel about it, but another thing is also on my mind. This is a great device, the games it offers are amazingly well done and it has tons of potential. However there is one issue that is holding it back and allowing sub-par competitors without the controller attachment to keep up. It’s Verizon.""
NoobFeed.com receives more holiday blessings from PopCap Games. See what goodies they have in store for us this year. Then, take a look at what they're preparing to launch. Is that a new title? Why, yes it is.
Finally, for just $9.99, anyone with an iPhone or iPad can download the SNES masterpiece - Chrono Trigger. More details about the iOS version in the full story on GameRabies.
Video game publisher Namco Bandai Games has announced a line-up of 17 games at the 2012 anime/video game convention, Jump Festa. This includes a host of anime games, some of which will be playable in a tournament.
A federal judge denied a request by Apple for an injunction against Samsung over a series of products that resemble the iPhone and iPad. The ruling allows Samsung to continue to sell their Galaxy line in the United States. Apple was hoping to block sales of the products that they claim infringe on their patents.
"It’s official, Angry Birds is a phenomenon! Well, that might have been the case a while ago, but the point is that the game has been downloaded 500 million times according to developer Rovio. The game is so wildly successful that the company sees no problem speculating 1 billion downloads in the future. Check out the news below."
"It has been ten years since Grand Theft Auto III hit the PlayStation 2 and showed the world that video games aren’t just about rescuing princesses. Its anti-hero sandbox gameplay pushed subject matter to new levels, but also stood as a showpiece for the technology behind the newfangled PS2. What once strained the might of Sony’s cutting edge console will soon be available in the palm of your hand as GTA III hits iPhone and iPad for the game’s 10th anniversary. Default Prime got some hands-..."
Although Professor Layton himself wont be appearing in the game, this name will, as well as his son. "Layton Brothers Mystery Room" will be released on iOS devices.
"Head of EA, Peter Moore, outlined EA’s vision of gaming for the future at EB Expo on Australia’s Gold Coast yesterday, claiming that brands will make the difference, there is an important place in the gaming industry for casual social games, and that established gamer numbers have increased from millions in 2000 to 1.5 billion in 2011."
"PushStartSelect: "Rovio is best known for one major casual game that is sweeping almost every smartphone out there, Angry Birds. The game has been around for some time now and has caused havoc among hardcore gamers in many ways. Do we consider a “hot selling” game to be a part of our ever growing industry? Or do we wait out the casual life span of it and see what happens? Well Rovio has plans already made.""
"Before we begin there are two things worthy of note that happened last week. Steve Jobs passed away and Team Bondi have closed their doors for good. Steve Jobs leaves behind him the sort of legacy that most of us will only ever dream about and the rest of us will spend time complaining about. The fact of the matter is, whether you love or hate Apple, his work has had an undeniable influence on the modern world and, on topic, mobile gaming, a fact that seems undeniable when Angry Birds, availa..."
Changing your EA Origin ID is not possible on the Windows client, which is a major annoyance. Someone has finally discovered an odd workaround that finally allows people to change their Origin names at will.
""Are games like Braid, Bastion, and Flower more deserving of our time and money then something like Mega Man 9? Is every dollar spent on a retro remake one less for some truly innovative indie game on XBLA or Steam?""
"Look around your room as you read this. You may be reading it on your Mac desktop, or lounging on your couch with an iPad or iPhone. You may even be playing the Beatles on your iPod stereo dock right now as you look over at your stack of DVD’s and spot a Pixar film or two. Steve Jobs had a hand in bringing all of these innovative products to the world and changed society in countless ways. His career had many high points and a few lows, but his legacy is vast."
""Looking to add a little flair to your phone for free? Zedge offers free wallpapers, ringtones, and notification sounds and their app can be found on nearly every mobile device. But now they offer even more through their website (www.zedge.net): Free games!""
G4TV continues its week-long "How to Get a Game Job" series with advice on how to break into the video game industry as an artist. From concept artists in the beginning to UI artists in the end, there are more opportunities than level designers. Find out more at G4TV.com
Kaylan returns and does his best to explain what a Rouge game is, Jude struggles with constant reloads in Deus Ex and Chis talks about both the Assassins Creed Revelations and Resistance 3 Beta and some small talk on Cladun X2. They also talk about Dragon Quest X, second analog sticks, a bunch of 360 news, Jude explains why he calls it Deusy Ex and Chris test Jude and Kaylan on their Final Fantasy XIII music knowledge. ALL IN ONE PODCAST.
"I’ve got to say, it’s a great day to own an iPhone. Kairosoft has (finally) released Grand Prix Story for iPhone users. It goes without saying that I’m incredibly giddy that I can, at last, get in on the car racing simulated action! Check below fr news on both the release of the game and a special introductory sale price that can help you get the game for 25% off."
"First off, I’m a huge Sony fan despite anything contrary implied by the title of this post. In fact, I’m more excited for Sony’s PlayStation Vita (PSV) than for any other handheld game device ever. I fully plan on picking one up the day of release and playing until either my thumbs bleed on the awesome dual analog sticks or my wife starts threatening violence. Yet, despite my personal enthusiasm, I can’t ignore the fact that the PSV is entering a market vastly different—and dangerously more c..."