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The lights dim, speakers fade, but the MicroVolts audience demands an Encore performance! The war between action figures over battery resources surges on with new weapons, parts, accessories and game improvements that are now available with the ENCORE game update, which is free to download.   Read the rest of this entry »

On this past Saturday, November 16^th, over 600 fans joined Nintendo of Canada to celebrate the launch of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds in Toronto, which launches today for Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems. In addition to getting to play the game before it hits stores, fans were treated to a live art performance by local artist Adam Gorham, who created a mural of Link, as a new ability in the game is the power to transform into a drawing. There were also photo opportunities with professional costumer and character actor Li Kovacs, who was dressed as Link from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft has extended the Watch Dogs Live campaign into the new year to amplify awareness and anticipation for the 2014 release of Watch_Dogs. The hit hacking app, available for free for both iOS and Android devices, will feature more weekly challenges and prizes, including a new grand prize of a trip for four to Chicago, the setting of the game. The campaign extension will also include an additional live stunt leaving three to be completed before the promotion ends this Spring. Read the rest of this entry »

TransGaming Inc. has announced the release of the internationally acclaimed game, 2XL Supercross®, on GameTree™ TV. 2XL Supercross is a high-speed motocross racing adventure that has players racing and jumping around supercross and freestyle tracks custom designed by motocross champion Stephane Roncada. 2XL Supercross makes its debut on TV as one of five 2XL Games® titles to usher in a new genre of racing content on GameTree TV, the premier destination for video games on smart TVs and set top boxes. Read the rest of this entry »

For any Nintendo fan, November 22 is going to be one of the best days of the year. On Friday, three new games in three extraordinary franchises are launching on the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. Super Mario 3D World for Wii U, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and Mario Party: Island Tour, also for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, are all launching in stores and in the Nintendo eShop. The games feature Nintendo characters and experiences that can’t be played anywhere else, and demonstrate how Nintendo is bringing value and variety to everyone for the holidays. Read the rest of this entry »

6waves and Pixelmatic have announced the launch of Gem Wizard on the Mobage platform in Japan simultaneously for iOS and Android. Gem Wizard is a new match-3 title that uniquely combines blitz gem popping gameplay with RPG item collection and crafting mechanics. This launch marks the beginning of 6waves’ mobile publishing initiatives in Japan, as well as Pixelmatic’s first game release. Read the rest of this entry »

Montreal software publisher Strategy First has announced the Steam release of World Basketball Manager Tycoon. Anyone ordering the game between November 18^th to November 25^th 2013 will receive a 15% discount off the regular price of $9.99. World Basketball Manager Tycoon allows gamers to become the Team Manager, Team Owner, and Financial Manager of their own basketball team. Create a new basketball franchise in any country or take control of an existing franchise. WBM Tycoon is a fresh look into sports strategy games that combine the classic manager game with the financial management and development of a Tycoon game. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft^® has announced that The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot, the humorous hack-n’-slash-meets-tower-defence PC title from Ubisoft Montreal, is now available on Steam through the Early Access program. Read the rest of this entry »

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the company’s worldwide sensation – DanceDanceRevolution – will move its way into Edmonton schools with the Canadian debut of DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition, a PC based DanceDanceRevolution game developed specifically for schools and fitness classes. The interactive game is part of the Edmonton Catholic School District’s Transformation Initiative and will be used in classrooms as part of the Active Exergaming Project. Read the rest of this entry »

Beamdog is pleased to announce that pre-loading for Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition for PC has begun ahead of its release on November 15th, 2013. The original Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn launched in September 2000, quickly becoming the most celebrated Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying video game of its time. On November 15th, gamers new and old can experience the epic continuation and conclusion of the Bhaalspawn Saga, with full high resolution support and area art remastered from the original renders. Read the rest of this entry »