Though the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre traces its roots right back to 2003’s Defence of the Ancients Warcraft III custom map, it’s fair to say the genre really took off in 2009 with League of Legends. Given that the genre has only had a unique identity for the…
Read MorePart two of the four part adventure title from Phoenix Online Studios and Jane Jensen, Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller – The Wise Monkey is available now on the PC. The second episode follows FBI agent Erica Reed as she gets ever closer to finding the man who murdered her…
Read MoreIf you have been paying attention to the independent video game scene, you may have heard of a game called Antichamber. Originally named Hazard: The Journey of Life, the game first made a splash in the Make Something Unreal competition of 2010 for its seemingly impossible geometry and mind-bending puzzles…
Read MoreRockstar Games announces the final DLC pack for Max Payne 3, as Deathmatch Made in Heaven will be available later this month. The pack will offer a healthy dose of new goodies for players of Max’ South American adventure. Gamers should expect new co-op and competitive modes, weapons, bursts, and…
Read MoreA brand new independent games bundle has officially dropped courtesy of website BundleStars.com including 10 indie games for just $5.30 USD, with some profits heading to charity. These bundles are a favorite of many PC gamers and it’s easy to see why, as you can usually nab a good sized…
Read MoreMicrosoft Studios’ PLAY initiative brings Xbox back to the PC one more time. But unlike Games for Windows Live, PLAY’s focus on XBLA titles just might stick. Windows 8 hasn’t exactly had a great reception from players or the gaming developer community since its launch, but that might change (at…
Read MoreDo you remember Dead Island, Techland’s open-world zombie game? If so, good for you. Do you remember that Dead Island is going to have its successor released in three months under the name of Dead Island: Riptide? If you have forgotten, Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide publisher Deep Silver…
Read MoreThe guys behind Heroes of Newerth have been busy. Not only is their game a hit, but they’ve doubled their roster and launched a brand new division – one with an eye towards mobile games. iGames, which is wholly owned by S2, will focus on multiplayer mobile gaming exclusively (I…
Read MoreThere was a time when motocross videogames ripped their way onto store shelves several times a year, but those days are long gone. If you’re one of those fans that grabbed nearly every motocross release back then, it’s time to grab your gear once again, because Namco Bandai just announced…
Read MoreLast year a Hitman game was released with a trailer that was widely derided for a poor (read: offensive) portrayal of the women’s role in the games industry. It was a fair call, too. The games industry is now the most important entertainment industry on the planet, and with that…
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