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With a great variety of games in their catalogue that translate perfectly for the touch-screen interface, Montreal publisher Meridian4 has announced that they are expanding their platform support beyond the desktop and entering the world of iOS and Android gaming.  The first three titles to make the leap onto tablets include Family Vacation, The Secret Legacy – A Kate Brooks Adventure and Post Apocalyptic Mayhem HD, all of which will be available later in the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft has released the first Far Cry 3 gameplay trailer centered on the character Dr. Earnhardt.  Check out the action-packed shooter gameplay and immersive world of Far Cry 3 through the troubled eyes of Dr. Earnhardt, the island’s resident “pharmacist.”  Use an arsenal of weapons, explosives and vehicles to fight against the island’s ruthless and deranged inhabitants.  Explore a stunning and treacherous environment, filled with diverse terrain, exotic creatures and mind-bending botanical concoctions.  Read the rest of this entry »

Already having surpassed three and a half million members, it was announced today that SCENE, the popular Canadian movie rewards program from Cineplex Entertainment and Scotiabank, is further integrating game dynamics with the launch of the Trivia Stars Facebook game. Read the rest of this entry »

The FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC), the virtual football tournament loved by football fans across the globe, has surpassed one million players participating in the annual tournament. Following the first ever FIWC in 2004, the tournament has grown significantly and in 2011 secured its place in the Guinness World Records as the largest online gaming tournament in the world. This year’s FIWC has already attracted over 130,000 more players than last year’s event, tipping it over the 1 million player mark for the first time in the tournament’s history. Read the rest of this entry »

Capcom® and Slant Six Games have unleashed Resident Evil® Operation Raccoon City upon the masses. The latest title in the franchise is now available to purchase across North America, and will be available throughout Europe beginning March 23 for the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3. The title will be available for Windows PC from May 18. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc. and FremantleMedia Enterprises announced today the availability of the Press Your Luck® game for the Facebook platform. Based on the classic 80’s television game show, players across North America can now enjoy a live multiplayer Press Your Luck experience with friends, family, and the larger Facebook community. Read the rest of this entry »

Of Orcs and Men, the grand role-playing game jointly realized by Cyanide (Concept and Production) and Spiders (Realization and Development) for PlayStation 3®, Xbox 360® and PC, has unveiled a new series of 6 exclusive ingame screenshots. Read the rest of this entry »

G4BOX Inc., a Toronto-based publisher of interactive entertainment and the proprietor of the Z8Games free-to-play gaming platform, released an update for its popular first-person shooter Cross Fire. This free update brings some new mission system changes, new maps and a Limited Edition set of Royal Dragon weapons. In addition, Z8Games is hosting events throughout March, such as the Cross Fire Film Awards and a Ghost Mode tournament where players can win an exclusive Golden Katana weapon. Current players can download the update automatically by launching Cross Fire. New players can download and play the game for free. Read the rest of this entry »

Rock Hippo Productions has announced the launch of its St. Patrick’s Day themed update, The Pot O’Glow, for their highly popular free-to-play online multiplayer action game, Brawl Busters.  The St. Patrick’s Day themed update kicks off with in-game special clover-popping effects, holiday themed items, a new map called the Roof Court, new weapons & costumes and more. The update is also complemented by the release of an all-new trailer and screenshots. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Loud Studios is proud to announce that “DLC Quest”, winner of Official Xbox Magazine’s Xbox Indie Game of the Year 2011, is now available on Windows and Mac. In a rare double-whammy, Going Loud Studios is also proud to announce that “Lair of the Evildoer” is also now available on Windows. Both titles are launching exclusively as part of the Indie Royale St. Patrick’s Day bundle. Read the rest of this entry »