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Independent game development studio Minority Media has announced that its critically-acclaimed emotional adventure game Papo & Yo is now available internationally for pre-order on Steam, Amazon and other PC-based direct download platforms. Starting today through the PC launch on April 18, 2013, gamers can pre-order the game to receive 10 percent off the $14.99 purchase price and a free copy of the wildly popular Papo & Yo original soundtrack (OST). Read the rest of this entry »

Praised for its in-game art and cinema-quality storyline, Deux Ex: Human Revolution has garnered critical acclaim from the media and consumers alike since its original release in August 2011. Following the recent Nintendo Wii U announcement, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix have revealed the first trailer for the Director’s Cut, the definitive version of the critically acclaimed Deux Ex: Human Revolution. Coming in 2013, the Director’s Cut features include visual improvements, overhauled boss fights, reinforced combat mechanics and much more making it the ultimate Human Revolution experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Today, the shadows are lifting. Garrett, THE Master Thief is back with this announcement trailer for Eidos-Montréal‘s next title: THIEF, in development for PC, PlayStation 4 and other next-generation consoles. There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change. Into this shadowy world steps Garrett the Master Thief in a first-person adventure featuring intelligent design that allows players to take full control, with freedom to choose how they approach and overcome each challenge and forge their own path through the game. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent game development studio Minority Media has announced that its imaginative adventure hit Papo & Yo will be released on Steam on April 18, 2013. Previously available only on PlayStation®Network (PSN), Papo & Yo is receiving a number of updates and improvements for its next release. Based on Creative Director Vander Caballero’s childhood in South America, Papo & Yo follows a young boy, Quico, and his best friend Monster, a mostly-friendly beast with razor-sharp teeth. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft has released a new Watch_Dogs video, in which viewers can witness the actions of Aiden Pearce in the city of Chicago through the eyes of the Central Operating System (ctOS). Watch_Dogs will be released on the PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, Xbox 360®, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC.

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In the gameplay Reveal Trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag released today, Ubisoft invites you to embark on a treacherous journey as Captain Edward Kenway, a pirate trained by assassins, and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates.  Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag will be released on the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, Nintendo’s Wii U™ system, Windows PC and other next generation consoles. The game will be available on the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and Nintendo’s Wii U™ system on October 29, 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

When there are ghosts that need capturing, puzzles that need solving and haunted mansions that need exploring, who is the best little brother for the job? Luigi, that’s who! Luigi may be afraid of, well, everything, but that fear isn’t going to stop him when the Dark Moon has shattered and he is the only one who can retrieve the missing pieces. Launching exclusively for Nintendo 3DS on March 24, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, developed by Next Level Games, is the sequel to 2001’s much-loved Luigi’s Mansion and features more mansions, more ghosts and more Luigi. I’ve been playing the game since last evening, and will have an in-depth preview for you this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Eidos Montréal®, a Square Enix® studio, has announced the Director’s Cut of Deus Ex: Human Revolution®, the definitive version of the critically acclaimed action-RPG title,  is coming soon exclusively to Nintendo’s Wii U™ system. The Director’s Cut offers a full slate of Wii U™ GamePad features including touch-screen hacking, interactive map editing, augmented sniping, grenade throwbacks and many other neural hub enhancements. Along with in-depth Miiverse™ integration, the Director’s Cut also provides access to developer commentaries and in-game guides. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced the launch of The Betrayal, the second episode in the three-part Assassin’s Creed III – The Tyranny of King Washington downloadable content series, on Microsoft’s Xbox 360® and Windows PCs. This episode will be available for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system starting tomorrow, March 20th. The Betrayal continues the next chapter in hero Ratonhnhaké:ton’s war against the mad King George Washington, taking gamers to Boston to find an unlikely ally. Ratonhnhaké:ton will discover a new ability – the power of the eagle – which empowers him to quickly fly across short distances and hone in on enemies for precise and brutal assassinations. Read the rest of this entry »

Frima Studio has dropped the world’s deadliest squad of nun commandos on the PS Vita. More than two million players on iOS and Android have already commanded Eva, Rosy, Mandy and Olga in battle against their mortal enemy, The Fallen Nun, and the hordes of demons and undead she released on the world. Now PS Vita players get their chance to lock and load with some serious firepower in Nun Attack, a tactical action game of biblical proportions for only $2.99 on PlayStation Network.
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