Contrast – Announced

Focus Home Interactive and Compulsion Games are pleased to announce today the formation of a new publishing partnership for the release of Contrast, a breakthrough 2D/3D puzzle platformer, in which the player can shift between the striking 3D fantasy world into the mysterious 2D shadowscape. Originally set to launch on PC, Contrast will now also be available on PSN (or PlayStation Store) and... more.

Kalypso Media today announced that the free gameplay update for its gangster-themed simulation game, Omerta – City of Gangsters is now live. The update will download automatically for players when they next launch the game. As well as an overhaul of the game interface and cover mechanics, the free update will add a host of new features including new sandbox game modes, new opposing gangs... more.

After receiving a warm reception from PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers, Don Bluth's legendary Laserdisc coin-op, Dragon's Lair, has finally made its way to Steam courtesy of Digital Leisure and the Steam Greenlight Community. With vastly improved HD graphics and bonus features, the Steam release of Dragon's Lair is by far the best one. Like most coin-ops from back in the day, the story behind Dr... more.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Dying Light, a first-person, action survival horror video game with a portentous day-night cycle set in a vast open world. Currently under development by Techland, the game will be available in 2014 for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4, plus Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, and PC. ... more.

Electronic Arts, today announced Need for Speed Rivals, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, using a powerful engine and delivering next-generation gameplay. Need for Speed Rivals is being developed by EA’s newest studio Ghost Games, who bring new thinking and innovation to the Need for Speed franchise in partnership with the expert racing team at Criterion Games.... more.

Epoch-making 2D fighting game franchise celebrating its 15th anniversary begins a new chapter powered by Unreal Engine technology. Epic Games, announces an agreement with Arc System Works Co., to license Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine 3 technology for the development of the latest game in its successful “Guilty Gear” franchise. The agreement was brokered by Epic Games Japan, whi... more.

Gather your party and prepare for some dungeon crawling! GOG.com, the DRM-free home to the immortal classics for PC and Mac, has delivered another all-time great in its catalog: it's time for some Wizardry! The last three entries to the genre-defining classic RPG series are available now at GOG.com. Wizardry, set in a world boldly mixing fantasy and Sci-Fi themes, has gathered quite a cult... more.

Ubisoft has revealed that two of its most highly-anticipated titles – Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs – will be available on the platform later this year. Ubisoft also announced that these titles will be among at least six next-gen games released for Xbox One in the system’s first year. “The next generation of consoles will reinvigorate our industry and make it possible ... more.

Deep Silver today announced that 4A Games will support the critically acclaimed Metro: Last Light with a series of original single player content packs throughout the summer. ● The ‘Faction Pack’ and the ‘Chronicles Pack’ will include new, original single player gameplay that expands on the Metro: Last Light universe and story ● The ‘Tower Pack’ will present a unique solo cha... more.

Renown indie developer NeocoreGames today announced that The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, a gothic-noir steampunk action-RPG influenced by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, is now available worldwide for Windows PC for $14.99 through Steam. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing pits players in fierce battles against familiar supernatural foes in a one-of-a-kind action-RPG. Following the jour... more.