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Rovio Launches New Angry Birds Game from Space


March 8, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Rovio Entertainment debuted the brand new Angry Birds game, Angry Birds Space, with a launch announcement from the International Space Station at the angrybirds.com/space website. Angry Birds Space will launch simultaneously on iOS and Android, Mac and PC, animation, merchandise, and book publishing on March 22. The game hits the [...]

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Autodesk Announces New Game Development Middleware


March 7, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Autodesk announced new and enhanced game development middleware from its recently launched Autodesk Gameware product line at the Game Developers Conference this week. The company has extended its mobile game development and artificial intelligence offerings, while providing usability and performance enhancements for existing products. Autodesk Gameware comprises production-proven solutions that [...]

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Mario & Peach Voted Cutest Game Couple


March 6, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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With the Game Developers Conference taking place in San Francisco this week, leading online opinion-based community SodaHead.com has revealed their poll results for the “cutest video game couple of all time.” Nintento’s Mario and Princess Peach came out on top with 30% of the vote. Mamma mia! Second place went [...]

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‘The Simpsons’ Arcade Game Returns in Style


February 3, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Just in time for The Simpsons’ buzzy 500th episode, which is scheduled for Feb. 19 on Fox TV, the show’s fist video game is a getting a much-anticipate revival. The Simpsons Arcade Game, which was introduced by Konami more than two decades ago to game parlors, will now be available [...]

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Aardman Launches ‘Home Sheep Home 2′


December 8, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Aardman Digital, the interactive branch of the acclaimed Bristol-based animation house, has launched Hope Sheep Home 2, a sequel to the BAFTA-nominated online game released in February of 2012 which has reached over 109 million plays to date. Starring the lovable characters of the award-winning TV series Shaun the Sheep, [...]

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Indiana Jones Swings into Zynga Adventure


November 29, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Grab your bullwhips, kids! Swarthy archeologist/adventurer Indiana Jones is debuting in the latest title from social gaming masters Zynga, Adventure World, via a new chapter titled Indiana Jones and the Calendar of the Sun. The chapter, which is live now, is part of a recent collaboration between Lucasfilm and Zynga [...]

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DC Universe Online Goes Free-to-Play


November 2, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image
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The popular massive multiplayer video game DC Universe Online is opening up its world and adding a free-to-play option. The game, which is set in the classic comic book world and was developed with comic pros Jim Lee and Marv Wolfman, will now offer a free access level, as well [...]

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iPad Star Swampy to Star in Disney Web Toon


October 27, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Watch out Wallygator, there’s a new animated alligator in town! Swampy, the star of Disney’s iPhone and iPad game Where’s My Water will be starring in a 12-episode animated show on Disney.com according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 3-4 minute weekly series will get a sneak peek in December and [...]

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‘Arkham City’ Has Super Sales


October 25, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Batman: Arkham City, the latest Dark Knight baddy-busting videogame from Warner Bros. Interactive and DC Entertainment, has shipped over 4.6 million units in its first week of sales, doubling the number sold for 2009’s popular Batman: Arkham Asylum, Variety reports. The sequel pits Batman against a mob of revamped villains [...]

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New ‘South Park’ Game Set for Spring


October 13, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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South Park Digital Studios has announced that notorious redhead Scott Tenorman will return with a vengeance in an all new Xbox LIVE Arcade game titled South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge. The game is set to launch in spring 2012 exclusively on XBLA, the leader in digitally distributed videogames. Developed by Other [...]

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