Minion Master – Launches Closed Beta

Independent micro studio BitFlip Games today announced that Minion Master, its debut strategy release that seamlessly combines elements of tabletop gaming, turn based and  real-time strategy, and collectible card building games, has now officially gone into beta. The beta build releases this afternoon and introduces a new competitive multiplayer mode, awe inspiring new animated minions, new ... more.

Gravity Interactive, a publisher of exciting massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today the start of a new event for their highly lauded MMORPG, Ragnarok Online.  Originally a subscription title, Ragnarok Online has been free to play for two years. Recently Classic Servers returned for Ragnarok Online's long nine year history which gives it a polish few other f... more.

Konami Digital Entertainment has announced the digital-download availability dates for the HD editions of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita system August 21st: ● Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty - HD Edition (PS Vita) ● Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - HD Ed... more.

Minority Media, an independent game development studio, along with Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), have announced that puzzle-platformer Papo & Yo is now available for pre-order via the PlayStation Network (PSN) for $14.99 (or $11.99 for PS PLUS members). The studio has also unveiled a special surprise for fans: an early look at the official cinematic Papo & Yo launch trai... more.

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the first set of Software titles are heading to Steam, marking a major expansion to the platform most commonly known as a leading destination for PC and Mac games. The Software titles coming to Steam ... more.

Codemasters today announced that GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed GRID, is in production at Codemasters Racing Studios and set for a 2013 launch for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Revealing the first of the game’s new locations, including Chicago and Paris, the debut GRID 2 trailer captures a snapshot of the relentless, high-impact aggressi... more.

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is available for pre-purchase worldwide. All players who pre-purchase on Steam receive a 10% discount and gain early access to the beta on August 14th. CS: GO expands on the classic team-based action gam... more.

With the Kickstarter campaign for Cliffhanger Productions reaching its final week, Cliffhanger Production unleashes an all-out information offensive released on their Shadowrun Online game including an AMA scheduled for August 8th 3 pm EST on reddit.com. Launching two new videos presented by actor Jeff Ricketts (Angel, Buffy, Firefly, Star Trek, 24) which give gamers a peek at their inform... more.

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) and OVERKILL Software today announced the availability of the very first DLC for PAYDAY: The Heist - 'Wolfpack', which provides criminal masterminds with new heists, new tactics, advanced gameplay and bigger payouts. Wolfpack is now available via digital download on the PlayStation Network and PC systems. The Wolfpack DLC equips players with new weapons, equip... more.

Closed beta version of classic strategy game launched on social media site. Team 17 Digital Limited is proud to announce the launch of its well-known game, Worms, onto the Facebook social media website. Worms has already been secretly running on Facebook as part of a “friends and family” beta programme. The team behind the game are now confident that it is ready to be sampled by even g... more.