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.

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.

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.

During the weeks prior to May 21, 2013, I can remember often pondering just what Microsoft could possibly reveal to the masses with their big upcoming announcement of an event. I was thinking all over the place, wondering if they were going to show us something that would very easily blow Sony and Nintendo off the gaming grid altogether, or if it would be more like a rushed product that would get... 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.

Ahead of this weekend’s Indy 500, Codemasters today released a new gameplay video showing Dallara IndyCars racing at the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The video reveals extra content, redeemable via download, to feature in a special edition of Grid 2 available to pre-order from Best Buy, which includes extra routes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Grid 2 special editi... more.

UFO Interactive Games, in partnership with Tragnarion Studios today announced the upcoming worldwide release of Scourge: Outbreak as an arcade game on Xbox LIVE online entertainment network from Microsoft on July 3, 2013. A raw and gritty, futuristic squad-based third-person shooter (TPS) built with Unreal Engine 3, Scourge: Outbreak pits the veteran mercenaries of Echo Squad, against their swo... more.

Casual Brothers is stinking up the spring season with a bouquet of farts in a brand new video series for the gas-and-slash action game, Orc Attack: Flatulent Rebellion. Today we’re revealing the first of four video biographies starring the heinously stinky Friar Krap. Fart or die in this gas-and-slash action game, where fun-loving Orcs battle pollution spreading Humans in a humorous fan... more.

Deep Silver and Rubicon Organization present Rick Quinn in Narco Terror, a sophisticated, action-packed twin-stick shooter that thematically harkens back to classic action movies from the 80’s and offers great diversity with several arcade gameplay sequences. Ex-special ops Rick Quinn is a one-man-army and faces impossible odds. His beloved daughter was kidnapped by drug cartel leader D... more.