Valve announces First Ten Games coming to Steam from Greenlight

Sep 11, 2012

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the first set of titles submitted through Steam Greenlight have earned critical mass and been picked up for worldwide distribution.

The first set of titles to launch via Greenlight will be released independently in the months ahead (as they are varying stages of completion).

“The Steam community rallied around these titles and made them the clear choice for the first set of titles to launch out of Greenlight,” said Anna Sweet of Valve. “Since launch, hundreds of titles have been submitted, with more coming in every day. We expect to be announcing more titles coming to Steam via Greenlight soon.”

The first 10 titles coming to Steam from Greenlight are:

• Black Mesa
• Cry of Fear
• Dream
• Heroes & Generals
• Kenshi
• McPixel
• No More Room in Hell
• Project Zomboid
• Routine
• Towns

Steam Greenlight is a new platform feature that enlists the community’s help in selecting some of the next games to be released on Steam. Launched on August 30, Greenlight allows developers and publishers to post information and media about their game in an effort to convince Community members that their game should be released on Steam.

For more information, please visit steamcommunity.com/greenlight/

Fill Out a Survey on GOG.Com, Get Realms of Arkania 1+2 for FREE

Sep 11, 2012

The great folks at GOG.com keep on giving. Fill out a survey (they do them annually), and once complete you’ll get a free game or two. It’s pretty easy.

Why use GOG?

• DRM-free games
• Fair prices
• Customer love

Just hit this link: http://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_annual_survey_get_a_game_for_free and collect free stuff. Survey & Offer Ends on September 17th.

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters – First Gameplay Video for Spicy Horse’s Fantasy Action-RPG, Signup for the Beta

Sep 11, 2012

“Akaneiro: Demon Hunters” is the next release from Spicy Horse Games, the development studio founded by American McGee in 2006. Today we’re giving you the first look at gameplay in the upcoming action-RPG, which takes you back to feudal Japan and pits you against the Yokai, demonic creatures inspired by Japanese myth and folklore.

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NHL 13 is In Stores Now

Sep 11, 2012

Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that EA SPORTS NHL 13 is now available at retail stores throughout North America. NHL 13 is available on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. Headlined by all–new True Performance Skating and EA SPORTS Hockey I.Q., NHL 13 offers an innovative new gameplay experience that definitively captures the speed, creativity and strategy of NHL hockey. NHL 13 also delivers brand new experiences that connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of hockey with the all-new GM Connected and NHL Moments Live modes.

Early critical reception for NHL 13 has been extremely positive with Bleacher Report calling NHL 13 a “strong early candidate for sports game of the year”, while Jeff Bakalar, CNET says that NHL 13 is “the most realistic hockey game ever”. NHL 13 represents the biggest year-on-year leap for the franchise on this console generation and has been eagerly anticipated by sports fans across the world.

“The EA SPORTS NHL team has always been a leader in innovation within the sports videogame category but the quality of innovation found within NHL 13 is the crowning achievement for this franchise,” said Dean Richards, General Manager, NHL, EA SPORTS. “Our team has delivered a feature set that will truly change the way you play the game.” 

Anomaly Warzone Earth Arrives on PSN in North America today

Sep 11, 2012

11 bit studios is pleased to announce its award-winning tower offense game Anomaly Warzone Earth is now available on Playstation®Network for all players in North America. At a price of $9.99, Anomaly arrives with the same great gameplay that won accolades on the mobile and PC platforms as well as a PlayStation®3-exclusive local cooperative multiplayer mode.

Anomaly Warzone Earth is an action-strategy game that inverts the traditional tower defense formula. Players take command of Earth’s military forces and battle an alien invasion that threatens the major cities of the world. The invaders have built huge turrets that destroy everything in their path and the player must take to the streets, leading an armored squad through cities like Baghdad and Tokyo to crush the alien forces.

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Terraria coming to XBLA and PSN

Sep 11, 2012

505 Games, a global publisher of video games, has announced today it will be bringing the independent block-building blockbusterTerraria to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation Network.

Originally released in 2011 for the PC by creator/developer Andrew Spinks’ Re-logic studio, Terraria is a side-scrolling, action-adventure sandbox game with an emphasis on crafting and exploration set in vast and vibrant worlds.  Terraria has received universal, critical acclaim and 1.6 million “Terrarians” have struck out on their own adventures since release.

With a vast array of materials and items to collect, Terraria is far more than a mere block building game, players’ experience is limited only by their own imaginations, the world is theirs to shape and explore.

“The block-building genre has taken the world by storm and Terraria has garnered a massive following through its increased focus on adventure and discovery,” said Tim Woodley, head of Global Brand for 505 Games.  “We’re looking forward to bringing a hugely successful experience to a brand new console audience and we can’t wait for the existing Terraria fan base to experience all-new content.”

“I can’t say how excited I am to finally have Terraria come to Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 system!  To see it come so far is a complete shock, especially after such humble beginnings,” said Andrew Spinks, creator of Terraria.  “It’s always been my dream to have as many people as possible know and enjoy Terraria as much as I have and this is another big step in that direction.  It’s been awesome working with 505 Games and I can’t wait for everyone to see the additional features that they’ve been able to bring to this new edition of the game.”

Terraria will be available in early 2013.  Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TerrariaOfficial and Twitter at https://twitter.com/Terraria_Logic.

F1 2012 Demo Now Available, Gameplay Video of Attract Mode

Sep 10, 2012

Codemasters today announced that a demo for F1 2012 will launch this week ahead of the full game’s launch on September 18 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

To mark the news, Codemasters has released a new gameplay trailer recreating key moments from the blistering opening to the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP which saw an unprecedented seven winners in the first seven races.

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Steam Big Picture Beta Available Today

Sep 10, 2012

Steam’s new Big Picture mode lets gamers access all of their favorite Steam games on a television. With the press of a button, Steam displays a new full-screen user interface optimized for readability and interaction on TV. Big Picture has been designed to be used with a traditional game controller, while also fully supporting keyboard and mouse input.

Steam gamers can experience Big Picture by connecting their PC or Mac to a TV, typically with a single HDMI cable. Access to the complete Steam store is included, as is the Steam Community. In addition to their complete library of Steam games, each user’s cloud files, Steam Workshop content, account information and preferences will be accessible automatically in the new mode.

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Threadless holding a Minecraft T-Shirt Creation Contest and Offers $3,000 and Trip to Paris

Sep 10, 2012

Both Minecraft community of 40 million gamers and the Threadless community of 2 million artists know that just a few basic tools and a big imagination can provide endless hours of fun.  In Minecraft, gamers can climb the tallest mountains, venture down the darkest caves, and build anything they can imagine. Threadless’ artists make the ideas, pick what Threadless sells, and are the reason why Threadless exists. Everything Threadless does gives artists more opportunities to make great art. Through the combined love of making and creating imaginative things, Minecraft and Threadless have partnered together to challenge Threadless’ artists and the general public to use the Minecraft worlds as inspiration for the next Threadless design.

Threadless is challenging artists and gamers alike to bring their design to life using characters, tools, blocks and their good ole’ imagination to create the Threadless Loves Minecraft t-shirt design . Three chosen designs will be released at MineCon in November, and the t-shirts will be sold on Threadless.com starting in January.

The chosen designers will each receive $3,000 cash, a $500 Threadless Gift Certificate and an all-expenses paid trip to attend the annual MineCon convention at Disneyland Resort Paris November 24-25, 2012.

For more information on the Threadless Loves Mincraft Challenge, visit www.threadless.com/minecraft.

An Interview with Summer Camp Studios’ own, Rich Gallup

Sep 07, 2012

Scott sits down with Rich Gallup to talk games, life, and farting cats.

An ViDoc Introduction to Forza Horizon

Sep 07, 2012

Today Turn 10 Studios released the first in a series of videos on the making of this year’s biggest racing game: Forza Horizon, which is coming to Xbox 360 starting on October 23^rd. Go behind the scenes and hear from the game’s creators on what makes Forza Horizon the fastest, most action-packed racing experience you’ll play this year!

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REKOIL: Greenlight the Game and Get Beta Access, Watch the PAX Trailer

Sep 06, 2012

It’s been a great week for the Rekoil team, who hit PAX Prime to show off the latest build of the multiplayer shooter that’s set to give the FPS genre a healthy injection of pure, classic gunplay.

Greenlight Rekoil, Get Beta Access

Greenlight has launched, completely changing the way independent developers get their game on Valve’s digital distribution platform. We couldn’t be happier that Rekoil is now up on Greenlight; with its tight multiplayer game and extensive mod support, it’s a game that’s built on community.

Given how much fun people were having with Rekoil on the PAX floor, it’s about time we let some more folks in on Rekoil’s no-nonsense gameplay. Beta signups have now opened, and to get in, gamers just need to complete a few easy steps:

1. Like/Favorite Rekoil on Steam Greenlight
2. Take a screenshot to show that Step 1 is complete.
3. Send the screenshot to beta@plasticpiranha.com
4. Wait for a beta key!

505 Games teaming up with Starbreeze to publish PAYDAY 2 and P13

Sep 06, 2012

505 Games, a global publisher of video games, and acclaimed video game developer Starbreeze Studios today announced they have partnered to bring the previously announced titlesPAYDAY 2 and P13 (working title) to gamers worldwide in 2013.

“Our partnership with Starbreeze Studios is a testament to 505 Games’ commitment to working with top development talent,” said Ian Howe, president, 505 Games North America. “In addition to working with an amazing studio we are honored to also partner with acclaimed Swedish film director Josef Fares whose creative genius is bringing P13 to life.”

“When we started to plan the next steps for Starbreeze we wanted to find a partner, not just a traditional publisher, and 505 Games fit that criteria,” said Mikael Nermark, CEO and president of Starbreeze.  “We feel that this collaboration can grow into a long-term partnership.”

P13 is being developed by Starbreeze Studios in conjunction with Fares whose visionary talents are guiding the storyline, look and feel of the upcoming action-adventure game which will be available for download.

PAYDAY 2, in development at Starbreeze’s Overkill Studios, is the next installment after the wildly successful FPS PAYDAY: The Heist. The game will be available for download.

Trials Evolution – Origin of Pain DLC announced for Xbox LIVE Arcade

Sep 06, 2012

Today, Ubisoft and RedLynx announced Trials Evolution – Origin of Pain, the first downloadable content (DLC) for the wildly popular Xbox LIVE® Arcade game, Trials Evolution. The DLC is expected near the end of September and should be available for download for 400 Microsoft Points.

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