It seems like just yesterday that the term "indie" was typically represented by games that could be beaten in thirty minutes and offered little to no polish or in-depth features. Thankfully for both gamers and for the developers of these games, that definition is a thing of a past. Indie games (like the Wanderlust game) today typically offer interactive and fun gameplay at a fraction of the cost in comparison to AAA titles. Over a year ago … [Read more...]
GamersGate launches IndieFort Bundle
Earlier today GamersGate officially launched the new IndieFort Bundle. If you're not excited, something is wrong with you. The bundle is practically handing out six of the best indie games for $60 less than what their already-low price is to purchase. The games in the bundle are Kenshi(Alpha), Cardinal Quest, Black Market, Wanderlust: Rebirth, Devil Whiskey, and Steel Storm: Burning Retribution. In order to purchase the bundle, head over to … [Read more...]
GamersGate upcoming IndieFort Bundle has us excited
Alongside the announcement of their new IndieFort platform is a new indie game bundle: the IndieFort bundle. This bundle will include: Cardinal Quest, Black Market, Kenshi, Steel Storm: Burning Retribution, Wanderlust: Rebirth and Devil Whiskey for just a donation. The minimum is $6, but they deserve much much more than that for such a great deal on six great games. All of these games have received great reviews on all … [Read more...]
The Upcoming Towns Game 0.45 Patch Looks Promising
Indie games just keep getting better and better, and SMP's Towns game is stepping it up by mixing a whole slew of fun game types into one. At its core, the Towns game is a city-building simulation/strategy game with a plethora of RPG features that dares you to build a settlement and clear out the nearby dungeon for fun times and of course, epic loot! … [Read more...]
Addictive Smartphone Games
Addictive Smartphone Games Addictive Smartphone Games Apple managed to popularize the 99-cent game market, turning every iPhone, iPad and iPod owner into a potential customer. With Android, RIM and Microsoft all looking for a piece of the market, more developers are looking to strike it rich with the next big game. With simple objectives and easy-to-pick-up controls, these games pack a load of entertainment without the high costs of computer … [Read more...]
Salem MMO Beta Access Key
Salem - The Crafting MMO by Paradox Interactive is shaping up to look like a pretty interesting game. Features Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Game. Persistent and mutable world. Crafting, farming and building. Open PvP combat with permadeath. Free to Play. Click Below to Gain Access to the Salem MMO Beta Trying to gain access to the Salem MMO Beta, obtain a Salem Beta Key or general Salem Beta Access? Click the above … [Read more...]
Exclusive First Look: Confrontation Game Preview (PC)
Confrontation Preview Only on PC Cyanide Studio Focus Home Interactive Release Date: April 5, 2012 Preview by Steven Mills If you're a fan of fantasy or tabletop gaming, you've probably heard of French Developer Cyanide Studio. In recent years they've developed Blood Bowl, a game based off the Warhammer universe, two titles based off of the hit book series and recent television series "A Game of Thrones", and now the Confrontation Game, a … [Read more...]
Peter Molyneux leaving Lionhead Studios and Microsoft
GDC has been pretty hectic so far, yes? Well, in a rather unexpected turn of events, Peter Molyneux, creator of the Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable franchises, has announced that he will be leaving developer Lionhead Studios and its parent company Microsoft later this year after the development of the Kinect-focused title Fable: The Journey. Molyneux has revealed via Twitter he will be moving on to his next venture, a company … [Read more...]
Sony Online Entertainment shuts down 4 MMOs
Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) announced today they will be shutting down the servers for four of their titles: EverQuest Online Adventures for PS2, Cosmic Rift, Infantry, and Star Chamber: The Harbinger Saga. Actual closure of the servers will be on March 29th, 2012 and all billing will be terminated as of today. SOE says they have no plan to allow the games to be licenses out for emulation. They will be offering three free months of … [Read more...]
Best Games 2012 to Look Forward to
Now don't let this get to your head, but I'm going to be honest with you. There's nothing more important in this world to us than you. There, I said it. The cat is out of the bag now, and even though I just poured my heart out in expressing my undying love for you, I don't expect you to say it back. Instead, why not tell us what games you are looking forward to the most coming up in 2012? What does that have to do with us loving you? … [Read more...]