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Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter – original Sam chaos now in VR with 16 player online co-op

Croteam’s VR love affair just keeps on giving. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is a furious arcade FPS available now on Steam Early Access for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift VR headsets, featuring single player action plus online co-op and versus modes for up to 16 players.

December 21, 2016

Big Holiday Savings on EVE: Valkyrie across all high-end VR platforms

Who says Christmas gifts shouldn’t come early? Starting this week, gamers will be able to purchase EVE: Valkyrie – CCP Games’ virtual reality space combat shooter set in the universe of EVE – at a truly whopping discount, regardless of the high-end VR platform on which they’re playing.

December 20, 2016

Crazy Machines 3: now featuring interactive mini-games

Daedalic Entertainment and FAKT Software today announced a content update to their physics engine simulation Crazy Machines 3. The new patch adds interactive mini-games to the feature list. Players can now test their skills in a jump’n’run or snowy race, save earth from mean robo-insects and collect points in a world made of cubes and balls.

December 20, 2016

SURVIVING INDIE – A Documentary about Failing Forward

Gamestar Arts and Devolver Digital Films present SURVIVING INDIE, a new documentary about creative struggle, dealing with failure, and finding your place in the crowded video game industry. Surviving Indie tells the stories of those who have made it, those who have not, and those who are still trying.

December 19, 2016

Seriously Cooperative: Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope Update Adds Online Co-op & Serious New Modes

Ammo enthusiasts Croteam and pop-gun wielding publisher Devolver Digital announced the first major update to Serious Sam VR on Steam which includes an all-new online co-op mode so you can frag the crap out of aliens with a buddy in virtual reality. The new co-op mode allows for two players and works on any level in the game which is currently available on Steam Early Access for $39.99.

December 16, 2016

The Biggest Updates of 2016 Arrive Today in MapleStory and Riders of Icarus

Nexon America has unleashed its biggest updates of 2016 for both MapleStory and Riders of Icarus. Fans of MapleStory celebrate today as the V update – the game’s biggest in nearly ten years – ushers in long-awaited additions and enhancements.

December 16, 2016

SEGA and Playsport Games Announce ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ Update for Motorsport Manager

SEGA and Playsport Games are pleased to announce that this week, on Thursday 15th December at 4pm CET, the ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ update for Motorsport Manager will go live.

December 13, 2016

Crush Your Enemies Unleashes New Update For More “Head-Burstingly” Fun Action

Forget Fend off all that political nonsense with a dose of new content for Crush Your Enemies, the barbaric multiplayer RTS devoted to helping you massacre your foes on PC, iOS, and Android.

December 13, 2016

Daedalic Entertainment rocks the German Developer Awards

This year's German Developer Award ceremony in Cologne was a fruitful one for Daedalic Entertainment, as the studio has been awarded nine of the prestigious awards.

December 09, 2016

SHADOW WARRIOR 2 ‘THE WAY OF THE WANG’ FREE DLC AVAILABLE NOW

Independent developer Flying Wild Hog and free DLC connoisseurs Devolver Digital have released Shadow Warrior 2: The Way of the Wang, a free DLC pack for the hit first-person slasher on Steam and GOG. Shadow Warrior 2 will be 25% off through the weekend to celebrate the launch of the new free DLC.

December 08, 2016

Gunjack 2: End of Shift Available Now on Daydream

CCP Games is thrilled to announce that Gunjack 2: End of Shift, the sequel to one of the best-selling VR games of all time, Gunjack, is out now and available exclusively on Daydream, priced at $12.99. To see the game in action, watch the launch trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWgreUeKi7Y

December 08, 2016

EVE: Valkyrie’s New ‘Gatecrash’ Update Available Now

Today, CCP Games launches the Gatecrash update for EVE: Valkyrie – the virtual reality space combat shooter set in the universe of EVE–on HTC VIVE, PlayStation® VR and Oculus Rift. Gatecrash is the third major free update for EVE: Valkyrie and introduces new gameplay features, a pilot customization system and the multiplayer Gateway map with its stunning icy visuals, located around an unfinished warp gate in the Outer Rim. The Gatecrash update also brings support for PS4 Pro, enabling enhanced visuals and improved performance.

December 07, 2016

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is out now

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is available now for Windows PC, Mac and Linux. The highly anticipated game by German developer Mimimi Productions and publisher Daedalic Entertainment brings back the popular real-time tactics genre. A beautiful and detailed environment set in Ancient Japan creates a compelling atmosphere. Control five playable characters simultaneously with unique and versatile skills to master challenging missions. Often acting enough in stealth is key to successfully complete certain sections and become the strategic mastermind.

December 06, 2016

Gatecrash Update Catapulting Towards EVE: Valkyrie on 7th December

This week on Weds 7th December, CCP Games will release “Gatecrash,” the third major update for EVE: Valkyrie – the virtual reality space combat shooter set in the EVE universe. This cross-platform update will be free to all owners of EVE: Valkyrie on Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR and HTC Vive.

December 05, 2016

Class-Based Spaceship Action Game Dreadnought Coming to PlayStation®4 as a Console Exclusive

Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer YAGER have revealed that Dreadnought, the class-based spaceship action game, will be coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system next year. Announced today with a new gameplay trailer at PlayStation Experience 2016, Dreadnought will make its console-exclusive debut on the PlayStation®4 system with a closed beta beginning in 2017, which eager captains can sign up for now at www.dreadnought.com/ps4.

December 05, 2016

Devolver Digital at PlayStation Experience: Exclusive Content, Blood, Combat, Magic, and Surprise Launches

Independent publisher Devolver Digital revealed that two of the most anticipated indie games for 2017, Absolver from French developer Sloclap and STRAFE from U.S.-based Pixel Titans, are now confirmed to launch on the PlayStation 4, with Absolver set to drop exclusive content on the PlayStation at launch. Additionally, a surprise launch of the ultra-violent brawler on PlayStation 4 for Mother Russia Bleeds was revealed during the Sony keynote and is now available on the PlayStation store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SUd9APjIxU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiNULsr-xqk

December 03, 2016

LawBreakers Reveals New Trailer Live at the Game Awards, Announces Beta Tests Coming in 2017

In a live appearance last night at The Game Awards, legendary designer Cliff Bleszinski revealed a new gameplay trailer for LawBreakers, including a never-before-seen role, new highly vertical battleground and a further look at the game’s intense gravity-defying gameplay. The new trailer can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu_GA-a0OgM

December 02, 2016

World Reveal for Riders of Icarus’ Large December Game Update, Ranger’s Fury

Riders enjoying the open beta of Riders of Icarus will soon receive the gift of new content – and lots of it – just in time for the holiday season, with the Ranger’s Fury update on Thursday, Dec. 15. The update will bring a wealth of new experiences, including an increased level cap of 50, a vast and challenging desert zone, and the first new character class since open beta launched earlier this year, the Ranger, who features a unique blend of close- and long-range combat options. In addition, nine new mounts will be introduced in the game for players to capture and collect, including Longhorn Bajarn, Matura, Panos, Poyo, Shakiba, Trinoceros, Tolus, Vegarus and Voknos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txbCR06YgCQ

December 02, 2016

CCP Games to Reveal New Update for EVE: Valkyrie at PlayStation Experience 2016 Live

CCP Games will be revealing a new, free update for EVE: Valkyrie – the virtual reality space combat shooter set in the EVE universe - direct from PlayStation Experience 2016 via the event’s official livestream.

December 01, 2016

Funda Yakin is new Director Media & Market Development at InnoGames

Funda Yakin joins online game publisher InnoGames as Director Media & Market Development with immediate effect. The 36-year-old previously worked at the Microsoft Corporation in Germany and the USA. As Head of Consumer and Commercial Marketing she was accountable for Microsoft´s products Windows and Lumia. In her new position at InnoGames Yakin is responsible for the strategic development of TV marketing and the expansion of direct media partner cooperation. She reports to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Christian Pern. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dULt25Py-7o

December 01, 2016