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Glasses Free 3D For iPhone And iPad

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

s1090001 Big Head Games is excited to announce a break through technology, developed in tandem with Korean tech firm Floorpali, comprising of a thin clear film and the BHG SDK all games can be made ‘glasses free’ 3D.

The effect is simply stunning, visually similar to 3DS but on the bigger and higher res screen of iPhone and iPad making this truly the next gen of handheld gaming.

It’s impossible to show the effect in a photo but here we see how simple the approach is, a wafer thin sheet of ‘plastic’ is laid on the screen and immediately images leap out at you.

Big Head’s Business Director Dave Vout explains “this is truly amazing, it blows away the Nintendo 3DS for size and resolution, it’s just a huge leap forward, we’ve worked very hard with Floorpali to develop something that is cheap but durable enough, this is going to change gaming on the iPad.”
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Magicka: Vietnam Release Date Set!

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

magicka-vietnam-poster All players will be able to play Magicka: Vietnam as long as the player hosting the session has purchased the DLC!

Your friendly neighborhood wizards at Paradox Interactive and Arrowhead Game Studios have managed to focus their considerable powers and set a release date for the first major Magicka DLC, Magicka: Vietnam.

Magicka: Vietnam will be available on all major digital distribution channels on the 12th of April for $4.99

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if wizards were allowed to roam the jungles of war-torn Vietnam, attempting to bring peace and stability to the region by casting spells on all opponents?

Magicka: Vietnam features a lengthy challenge scenario that puts you in the combat boots and stylish robe of a Wizard GI. Venture deep into the Goblin-Cong jungle with up to three fellow soldiers in a heroic attempt to liberate prisoners from a POW camp and face off against deadly Vietnam themed enemies. Destroy enemy positions, escape the perils of the jungle and return safely to the evacuation helicopter (“Get to the chopper!!”).
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There’s A Zombie On Your DS

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

plants-vs-zombies It’s taken a while for Plants Vs Zombies to finally arrive on the DS, it even made an appearance on the iPhone beforehand so I think I speak for everyone when I say; It’s about time!

The widely anticipated adaptation features multiplayer action, four exclusive mini-games and 14 new achievements.

Mastertronic Group, the UK’s leading independent publisher of computer and video games, today announced that PopCap’s Plants vs. Zombies is to be released in the UK on the Nintendo DS. This runaway success from PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games has been successfully released across multiple platforms.
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Novel Based On Highly-Anticipated Rage Video Game Announced

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

rage__1_comic_book_cover Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, and Del Rey, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, announced today that Del Rey Books will publish a novel based on the upcoming RAGE video game.

The novel, also entitled “RAGE”, will be written by author and game writer Matt Costello and will release on August 30, 2011. The novel will be published simultaneously in the UK and British Commonwealth by Ebury Publishing, part of the Random House Group.

RAGE is the latest game from id Software, the acclaimed designers of such classics as the Wolfenstein, DOOM, and QUAKE series. Eagerly awaited by the gaming community, RAGE is already being touted as one of the industry’s most innovative first-person shooters, winning numerous awards at E3 2010, including ‘Best Overall Game of Show’ from IGN and three ‘Best of E3’ Game Critics Awards including ‘Best Console Game’.

Set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, you emerge into a vast wasteland to discover humanity working to rebuild itself against such forces as bandit gangs, mutants, and more.
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Alien Breed Trilogy Launches On Steam

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

alien_breed_trilogy_logo_pc The entire adventures of Theodore Conrad, all in one collection

In 2009, Team17’s legendary Alien Breed franchise was reborn with a full next-generation makeover. Proving highly popular with the fans, the three titles – Impact, Assault and Descent were celebrated for their intense top down combat, thrilling set pieces, co-op action and stunning visuals. Now, Team17 are proud to announce the release of all three titles as a packaged compilation, now available on Steam!
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Rift Erupts In Worldwide Dynamic Conflict March 30th

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

kl_alsbethv2_5_bmp_jpgcopy 30-Day Update Heralds Massive Invasions, Unique Loot, and New Epic Raid Zone

Trion Worlds today announced the first worldwide, fully dynamic conflict event for the immensely successful MMORPG, RIFT™. The battle for Telara intensifies as world-changing invasions from the Plane of Death engulf the planet, giving Ascended heroes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a key moment in the game’s history.

Beginning March 30th, players will witness the true power of Regulos the Destroyer, and the world of RIFT will never be the same.

This robust update comes less than a month after the game’s March 1st launch, making it one of the most aggressive post-launch content releases ever for a new MMORPG.
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New Katamari Game In The Works?

Monday, March 28th, 2011

katamari_damacy Trademark filings point to a possible new entry in the quirky rolling series

Publisher Namco Bandai could be readying a new instalment in the colourful Katamari series, if two new trademark registrations are to be believed.

Siliconera reports that the company has registered both Katamari Amore and Katamari Amore Rolling Whopper.

The most recent release in the series was 2009 PS3-exclusive Katamari Forever. Other entries include Beautiful Katamari (Xbox 360, 2007), Me & My Katamari (PSP, 2006), We Love Katamari (PS2, 2006) and debut title Katamari Damacy (PS2, 2004).
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Capcom Confirms New Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Monday, March 28th, 2011

resident-evil-2-raccoon-city-sign-screenshot-big Latest iterations of horror coming to home console, Windows PC and handheld

Capcom® a leading worldwide developer and publisher of videogames, today announced Resident Evil™: Operation Raccoon City, is in development for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC.

In addition it was also confirmed that the forthcoming Nintendo 3DS title, Resident Evil™: The Mercenaries 3D,will ship with a playable demo of Resident Evil Revelations.
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Infinity Danger Reaches 1st Place In Japan Indies

Monday, March 28th, 2011

infinitydanger_2011-03-04_09-55-01-08 Infinity Danger, the shoot’em up indie game by Milkstone Studios, has reached the first spot in the best selling Indie games in the Japan Xbox Live Marketplace.

Being also the #4 top rated game, Infinity Danger is proving to be a successful game for the folks at Milkstone.

“We’ve only received good critics. There’s been a lot of feedback by users and we’re working on a patch to polish a few issues, but we’re pleased with the reception so far.”

The game, heavily inspired by the 2003 computer game Warning Forever, features fighting against an almighty boss that evolves on each stage with the only purpose of defeating the player.
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Bloodline Champions – Class Coverage #4

Sunday, March 27th, 2011

14 We’re onto week 4 and we’re almost at the end of the weekly coverages, but there will be plenty more content to come after!

If this is your first time reading a weekly class coverage, I’m going to aim to give you a good brief insight into each Bloodline as they rotate out every week. Because learning a new Bloodline every week is a pretty daunting task, as a free-to-play player you can sometimes feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry I’m here to help.

I’m hoping with these overviews you can get a feel for what the class is and how it plays, helping you judge what you might want to play next.
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