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Independent studio Alientrap is pleased to release a first look of their upcoming platformer game, Apotheon.  The developers have been working on the stylish new game for over a year, since the release of their previous indie hit, critically acclaimed 2D platformer Capsized. Read the rest of this entry »

Kerberos Productions, the makers of the Sword of the Stars series is, for the first time in the eight-year history of the studio, developing a self-published game. Sword of the Stars: The Pit is a fun, fast, light-hearted action RPG, made in the tradition of Rogue and other old school dungeon-diving games. Set in the popular Sword of the Stars universe, it delivers a rich backdrop and modern gameplay. Read the rest of this entry »

EPX Games announced earlier today that Night Whisper Lane has gone Gold and has been sent to Apple for review. Once the game passes the review process it will be available from the iTunes App Store for $0.99. Night Whisper Lane is a Survival Horror point & click adventure turn-based RPG game for iOS. The game is geared towards a more mature gaming crowd; this game does have scary situations and can be quite bloody. Read the rest of this entry »

In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, has been operating in strict secrecy… until now. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft has announced the creation of a map and texture pack for Minecraft inspired by the Far Cry 3 universe, which is to be released for free on PC on October 26, 2012.  This pack allows users to explore and survive the Minecraft experience through the warped lens of Far Cry 3, with modifications to all aspects of the original game, including environments, weapons and tools. Read the rest of this entry »

HootSuite has announced Command Centre, which is designed to help organizations get the most value from their social media management. The HootSuite Command Centre is an offering that will let companies, especially large enterprises, command and control all of their social activity. Command Centre gives social media teams the ability to monitor, measure and react to all online activity in real-time.  Think of it as the “Situation Room” of a company, or if you prefer, as the command bridge of a company’s USS Enterprise. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced a partnership with renowned writer Nathan Edmondson and artist Marc Laming to create a graphic novel based on Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® franchise. This collaboration will introduce readers to new facets of Sam Fisher and will explore the Splinter Cell universe from a fresh perspective.  Set for release in 2013, the Splinter Cell Echoes graphic novel takes place between the events of Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell Conviction® and Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell® Blacklist™. The story bridges the gap between the two games with a realistic, original story that sets the tone for the opening events in Splinter Cell Blacklist. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver indie developer Dingo Games has announced the studio’s new game, Clumsy Cat. In this iOS game you’ll control a cat wreaking havoc on a house. The cat’s owners will only be gone for a few minutes, so you’ll have to do as much damage as possible before they get back. How much destruction can one cat really do? Read the rest of this entry »

Going Loud Studios has announced the first downloadable campaign for “DLC Quest“, winner of Official Xbox Magazine’s Xbox Indie Game of the Year 2011. The new campaign, “Live Freemium or Die”, is being developed to sweeten the deal in the bid to win a spot in the top 10 on Steam Greenlight. No gimmicks or kitten threats – just new content. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you’re new to the franchise or have been a trainer from the beginning, Nintendo Canada invites all Pokémon fans to its family event to celebrate Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 on October 6 and 7 at Promenade Mall in Thornhill and at La Récréation in Montreal on October 7. Nintendo wants to bring Pokémon fans together to celebrate and play the latest games in the Pokémon series. There will be a variety of fun-filled activities onsite for everyone in the family to enjoy and some cool Pokémon giveaways while supplies last! Read the rest of this entry »