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Kerberos Productions has released a playable Alpha Demo today for their first self-published title, “Sword of the Stars: The Pit” ahead of the beta release, which is expected later this month or early December. The Alpha Demo includes the Engineer, one of the game’s three playable Characters, a brief Tutorial, and five playable levels to explore, which include a good cross section of monsters, traps, and items. The full game, which will release with 30 playable levels, is considerably larger in scope. Read the rest of this entry »

This holiday, the war for Earth comes to the Wii U™ console system when Mass Effect 3 Special Edition plunges you into an all-out galactic war to take Earth back from a nearly unstoppable foe — and how you fight that war is entirely up to you. Groundbreaking interactive storytelling drives the heart-pounding action in which each decision you make could have dire and deadly consequences. You are Commander Shepard, the only one who can save Earth from annihilation. Read the rest of this entry »

Express Media has announced their full line-up of mobile releases hitting the App Store this winter. The Calgary-based independent mobile developer will release Cognitile, a memory puzzle game, and Fitness Helper, an exercise assistant app by the end of the year. CannonCraft, a fantasy action game will follow in early 2013.
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In development over at Last Pick Productions, iBeg is a mobile game for the iOS and Android platforms that simulates the life of a homeless person living on the streets of Vancouver. Players step into the shoes of a homeless avatar and have to beg for money in order to survive. The game’s creators hope the game will raise awareness of the issue in our city, as well as around the world while providing an avenue for players to support organizations that help the homeless. The game has a projected release window of Spring 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

In the all-new Far Cry 3 Story trailer from Ubisoft, journey into the heart of insanity.  While vacationing on a beautiful tropical island, you and your friends are taken captive and held for ransom.  Your only hope of surviving and rescuing your companions is to embrace the dark secrets of the island and its twisted characters.  How far will you go to get your friends back? Read the rest of this entry »

Kerberos Productions is pleased to announce its partnership with Power Up Audio to provide sound effects for their latest title, “Sword of the Stars: The Pit”. As a demonstration of things to come, Power Up has re-cut the soundtrack of the first gameplay trailer for The Pit with all new sound effects to show-case the new sound package. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo Canada is taking Wii U™ on the road to give Canadians a chance to play the system before it hits stores on November 18th. Be one of the first to experience Wii U, including the integrated GamePad controller, HD graphics, and innovative games you won’t want to miss. See the tour schedule below for times and locations. In addition, sign-up onsite only for your chance to win a Wii U Trailer-gate party for you and up to nine guests. There will be a total of six parties Nationwide and winners will receive the following: Read the rest of this entry »

EPX Games has released a new trailer for Night Whisper Lane titled, “Night Whisper Lane Version 1.0.1 Showcase Trailer” which showcases the major feature added in version 1.0.1 – Animated Boss Battles. The animated Boss Battle was one of the top 5 requested features that fans and customers wanted. They spoke and EPX listened. As with most updates, the studio has also fixed various bugs and glitches and sound problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Ontario’s Howling Moon Games, creator of Bloodlines of the Fallen: Anna’s Sacrifice, Molly Jones and House of Ooze, has launched a KickStarter fundraising campaign for its upcoming title SpaceCore, an extended tower defense game where players run a private galactic police force, taking the motto of “protect and serve” into space. Read the rest of this entry »

Grab a friend, cross the border and take the war on drugs head on when Visceral Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, launches Army of TWO™ The Devil’s Cartel in North America on March 26, 2013 (29 March 2013 in Europe) for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Powered by the award-winning Frostbite™ 2 engine from DICE, Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel features intense co-operative gameplay where teamwork is needed for success and survival against a relentless Cartel lord. To help equip players for this intense operation, Visceral Games is rewarding fans who pre-order the game with the exclusive Army of TWO The Devil’s Cartel Overkill Edition, which includes three bonus Contracts!

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