Comixology alongside Gestalt Comics are extremely excited to announce that tomorrow they will be releasing the first issue of the Australian comic book series “Broken Line”. The comic – written by Andrew Constant (“Torn”) and illustrated by Emily Smith (“Unmasked”) – follows the story of a man and his car as they do their best to survive in the harsh post-nuclear apocalyptic landscape of Australia.
In a Nuclear Apocalypse, where the otherworldly has begun to seep in, two men are drawn together; but is it to fight, to kill, or to save?
The comic will only be released digitally on the 21st of May (tomorrow) through the Comixology and Gestalt Comics websites both of which you can get to by clicking on their respective names. The issue will go for $1.99 so you’ve got nothing to lose by buying a copy and trying it out, though if you’re not convinced we’ve provided a few “Broken Line” preview images below.
New levels, characters, gadgets and the new Nightmare Mode all included in this free update
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – May 20, 2014 –Ubisoft®has announced that Rayman Fiesta Run has received its first major update that brings new levels, gadgets, characters and a new mode to players. This update is now available on the App Store, Google Play the Amazon App Store, and Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 stores.
This massive update includes 16 new and invaded levels as well as a tough new boss to square off against. Additionally, three new characters and two new gadgets, one allowing players to re-spawn after death and the other attracting lums, is now available.
Not for the faint of heart, the new merciless Nightmare Mode has arrived to challenge even the most skilled Rayman Fiesta Run players. Perfect runs must be completed through 36 invaded levels of spikes and death traps or players’ progression resets and they must start over.
Developed by Ubisoft Casablanca, Rayman Fiesta Run follows the success of Rayman Jungle Run, winner of the App Store’s BEST of 2012 award. Equipped with new features and modes, Rayman is now able to swim, shrink and has access to new power-ups to help him take-on a brand new world.
Rayman Fiesta Run is available on the following platforms:
Rdio expands global footprint with launch in nine new countries Leading music streaming service is now available in 60 countries
Rdio (www.rdio.com), one of the largest streaming music services in the world, has announced its expansion into nine new territories, including Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Slovakia and Slovenia. Now available in 60 countries, Rdio continues to match its rapid global momentum with a continuous catalogue expansion, including an emphasis on the incorporation of a local repertoire of music in these territories.
“Rdio continues its focus to deliver the best music listening and discovery experience to every territory we bring into our global network, and to provide this premier experience at a great value to our listeners,” said Anthony Bay, CEO for Rdio.
“We’re thrilled to have been able to expand from two to 60 countries in less than four years, while also pairing this rapid growth with regular catalogue increases reflective of the amazing and distinct music that impacts the culture of each country we serve.”
To coincide with the launch, Rdio has created the “Rdio’s 60 Countries 60 Streams” playlist. Featuring one track from each of the 60 countries in Rdio’s network, the playlist combines current chart toppers, unforgettable classics, hometown anthems and Rdio favorites from around the globe.
With Rdio, music fans can access a massive catalogue of over 25 million songs or start a custom station. The New York Times recently called Rdio its “go-to music app” for its “beautiful design and user interface,” while Mashable has lauded it as the “music discovery version of a candy store.”
New users, including those in the nine newly launched territories, can sign up at rdio.com and start listening instantly for free on the web and get a 14-day trial of Rdio Unlimited with full access everywhere, including mobile.
ASTRO GAMING UPDATES AWARD-WINNING A40 PRO-GAMING HEADSETS WITH NEW NEON COLOURS
Critically Acclaimed ASTRO Gaming A40 Headsets available soon in High-Style, Retro Neon Colours: Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red
Can Neon Colours Improve Gaming Performance?
ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment for professional and hardcore gamers, announce a slew of bright new neon colours for the brand’s most popular product the ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headset. Over the years, ASTRO Gaming fans have been clamouring in support of a wider colour palette for the studio’s best-selling audiophile-grade headsets and today ASTRO officially reveals a July 2014 release of four of the most requested colours – Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red. The ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headset’s four new neon colour choices join the two existing colour options of Black and White.
“ASTRO Gaming has one of the most passionate fan bases in the gaming industry and we’ve always paid close attention to their suggestions for product improvement – it’s a critical part of how we’ve maintained our edge, delivering technologically superior, professionally performing and cutting-edge products year after year after year,” said Aron Drayer, Director of Marketing, ASTRO Gaming. “While there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence that Neon Colours can improve gaming performance there is no question that any player sporting a new set of Neon A40s is going to stand out in a crowd and may even distract a few opposing players!”
New Neon Colours: Four new high-style, neon colour choices: Pink, Yellow, Orange and Red. The new neon colours join the A40’s existing black and white choices for a total of six colour options.
Multi-System Compatibility: When bought with the MixAmp™ Pro, the ASTRO Gaming A40 Headset’s are compatible with any major platform you choose to game on. Whether you’re gaming on a PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PC, or a mobile platform, ASTRO has you covered. PS4 Compatibility: ASTRO Gaming headsets are fully compatible with PS4 once the Firmware 1.50 update has been applied to the console. When paired with the MixAmp™ Pro, A40 headsets deliver Dolby® Digital 5.1 and 7.1 game audio and full voice chat functionality over the PlayStation Network. Xbox One Compatibility: Game Audio. Once the Xbox One system update is performed, it enables Dolby® 5.1/7.1 through the optical SPDIF. Xbox One consoles with the latest system update allows ASTRO products to deliver GAME AUDIO in 7.1 Dolby® Digital surround sound. Voice Chat.The connector on the controller is now a proprietary port, meaning that all ASTRO products will require an adapter to connect to Xbox Live for online VOICE CHAT. Microsoft’s Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter is now available as a stand-alone product.
Quick Disconnect Cabling System: Updated version of the ASTRO Quick Disconnect system, offering the same flexibility of using multiple cable types and lengths, but now plugging directly into the headset via a 3.5mm 4-pole jack instead of the original mid-cable release. This increases reliability and durability while also making it easier to change to preferred cable lengths and update cables as desired.
Media Controller Cable: Designed to move freely between mobile, console and PC gaming, the ASTRO A40 Headset features a unique Media Controller Cable providing total audio control featuring: an in-line mic; an in-line mute; a switch that toggles between in-line and boom mics; a multi-use call/pick-up/music track control button; and, a volume control wheel.
Best Sounding ASTRO Headsets Ever: The 2013 Edition ASTRO A40 has re-tuned drivers and enclosures with improved low-end response and less distortion at high volumes making them the most accurate ASTRO headsets ever.
ASTRO Audio Experience – Engineered specifically for gaming, ASTRO Audio delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience. ASTRO A40 headsets are designed for extended game playing, movie watching and music listening sessions and feature superior fit and finish.
Removable Mic System: The ASTRO A40 features a highly precise, removable boom mic, which can be removed and swapped from ear to ear for a more customizable in-game communication experience.
Customisable Speaker Tags: ASTRO A40 headsets feature a magnetic, removable and customisable Speaker Tag system. Tags can be designed online to create a unique look for teams, clans, guilds or simply for pure personal expression.
SRP: $229 Headset Only. SRP when purchased with the MixAmp™ Pro: $329
Established in 2003, Bluemouth Interactive is a leading independent supplier of video game, mobile phone and audio accessories in Asia Pacific. Bluemouth’s award winning product portfolio and regional distribution capability have positioned the business at the leading edge of entertainment distribution. Bluemouth’s Management team is comprised of several entertainment industry professionals who have previously held senior roles at leading public listed entertainment companies including Disney, Take-Two, THQ, Paramount and Warner. Bluemouth’s insistence on genuine partnership and market development ensures that Bluemouth Interactive remain the trusted business partner of choice for entertainment accessories in Asia Pacific. Please visit our website for further information www.bluemouth.com or join us at facebook.com/BluemouthInteractive
About ASTRO Gaming
ASTRO Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for pro gamers, leagues, gaming enthusiasts and their lifestyles. Spun-off from design powerhouse ASTRO Studios, known in the gaming world for designing the Microsoft Xbox 360™, Alienware PCs, and HP’s Gaming PCs, ASTRO Gaming produces a line of gamer-centric “tech-life” products, supporting this rapidly growing community. ASTRO Gaming’s product line includes the A50 Wireless Headset, the A40 Audio System, the A30 Cross-Gaming Headset, and the Transport Series of gaming gear bags.
About Skullcandy, Inc.
Skullcandy is the leading global lifestyle and performance audio brand driven by the creativity and irreverence of youth culture. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other related products under the Skullcandy, Astro Gaming and 2XL by Skullcandy brands. Skullcandy was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the world’s most distinct audio brands by bringing unique technology, colour, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. The Company’s products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels in the U.S. and approximately 80 countries worldwide. Visit skullcandy.com, or join us at facebook.com/skullcandy or on Twitter @skullcandy.
TORIBASH, STRATEGIC TURN-BASED FIGHTING GAME, NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM FREE-TO-PLAY
Santa Ana, Calif., (May 19, 2014) – Nicalis, Inc., developer and publisher of independently awesome video games, announces that the turn-based fighting game Toribash—developed by Nabi Studios—has been released on Steam.
“Steam is going to be amazing for Toribash. Even just getting access to the built-in auto-update has made rolling out new features faster and easier. Having achievements pop up in real time is very cool too,” said resident martial arts master at Nabi Studios, Hampus Soderstrom. “We had always planned to do a friend list with some kind of messaging system, but it never came together because the overhead was just too much for a game like Toribash. With Steam, though, we get access to a great friends system, much better than the one we have in Toribash right now.”
About Toribash
Toribash is a turn-based fighting game where the player has full control over every muscle in the fighter’s body. Create your own martial arts movies in single-player sandbox mode, or join the competition in the multiplayer modes. The focus is on tactics rather than reaction and button mashing. The game features advanced physics, full dismemberment, decapitation, and comic-style blood.
The tactical-style fighting in Toribash allows players to plan each move in minute detail. A ghosted preview of how your changes will affect your fighter’s movements is presented seamlessly as you contract and contort muscles in an attempt to become the ultimate Toribash champion.
Game Features
Free-To-Play
Cross-platform multiplayer
Sandbox single-player training
Billions of move combinations
Full body dismemberment
Joint fractures
Fluid blood
Daily tournaments
An active clan community
Private dojos
Thousands of user-made game mods and scripts
Thousands of in-game items
Open and free secondary market for items
Unlimited character customizations: flames, custom textures and models for character body parts
Fight replays
Real Time Raytracing
Fight environments
Single sign-in on all platforms
Toribash continues Nicalis’ partnerships with ultra-talented and super-awesome independent developers. Previously Nicalis has teamed up with Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth), Studio Pixel (Cave Story, Ikachan), Nicklas Nygren (NightSky), Hotapen (Legend of Raven) and Terry Cavanagh (VVVVVV).
Based in Southern California, Nicalis, Inc. is an independent developer and digital publisher with a proven track record for developing and publishing well-polished games. Founded in 2007, Nicalis continually seeks to enhance and improve the quality of video games throughout the game industry. More information on Nicalis can be found athttp://www.nicalis.com andhttp://www.twitter.com/nicalis
Overview Over the course of the first two episodes in Season Two of The Walking Dead Telltale Games have managed to turn Clementine from a girl who we used to protect and try to teach to a survivor trying to do her best in a terrible situation. Separated from everyone she once knew, Clementine found herself a new group only for that group to come with danger far different from a Walker. Now after the events of A House Divided, how will Clementine handle being In Harm’s Way?
Story Of course it is worth noting right at the beginning here that this review will cover events that happened in the first and second episode which means that there will be spoilers for All That Remains and A House Divided from here on, though no significant spoilers for this episode will be revealed.
That being said, those who have already played A House Divided likely realize that a number of their decisions during the final half of that episode will play a role in how many survivors Carver actually managed to capture as a couple of characters might have met their end last episode. Using two separate save files to identify the changes, there are some noticeable differences depending on whether or not these characters survived and it will be interesting to see how their survival will affect things from here on out.
As mentioned, Clementine, Kenny, and the rest of the new survivors have been captured by Carver’s group and have been taken back to Carver’s base, which is more like a prison community than anything else. As we have seen a bit in the past, while zombies are dangerous the humans can be destructive to everything around them and with Carver we have a new villain that players will likely grow to hate after his brutal introduction last episode.
Carver makes for an interesting villain and I say this because although he is a cruel cold blooded killer with a dictator complex that strikes fear into those around him, there is a certain part of me that sees where he once might have been a reasonable person before forced to become the man we see in this game.
With Clementine and the rest of the survivors now a part of Carver’s community there are a number of intriguing situations in place as we meet new characters that are so desperate for help that they are willing to listen to Carver regardless of what he does, as well as those who might be willing to help Clementine and the others escape what Carver has become. That being said, the new characters are a mixed bag with only one of the newly introduced members at Carver’s camp being noteworthy while others are a bit annoying to be honest.
Either way, players are placed in a different situation this time around mainly because there are a number of times that players will need to make specific decisions that will possibly stir up distrust amongst the group as well as side with an old friend or your new ones. Throughout this episode we see a number of characters developed as well as some more choices that, may seem small for now, but at least a few will have major consequences for how things will turn out.
It is worth noting that those who picked up the 400 Days DLC will notice that a number of characters from the DLC might appear at Carver’s camp alongside Bonnie and Tavia depending on who went with you at the end of the 400 Days episode. Their roles are unfortunately rather minimal as they play background characters with only a few lines of dialogue but it is nice to see some sort of callback here.
Gameplay With The Walking Dead: In Harm’s Way we actually aren’t given a ton of gameplay to experience. There are still action pieces but these are spread few and far between in this episode. Instead players will be sneaking around here and there while examining a few areas as well as gathering items, even if it seems like it is nearly impossible to fail getting a specific item, making In Harm’s Way feel just as limiting as the last episode.
The aforementioned action sequences are as satisfying as ever with quick time events or aiming required to strike a zombie properly and it is clear that Clementine is coming into her own as a survivor, even if her height and age are still limiting what she can actually pull off in a bad situation. The decisions one makes throughout the episode also remain the same but it can be said that there are a few brutal ones to make in this episode that can result in a couple of extremely bloody scenes.
Visuals & Audio After a certain scene that players can choose to stay and watch or leave behind, it is clearly evident that Telltale’s comic book art style is the best thing for this series as the amount of gore that can be portrayed in such a style can be gruesome looking without pushing the boundary too far for some to accept. Of course the art style also remains a great looking fit that gives the game a memorable look.
The various voice actors for the series continue to fit their roles quite nicely in this episode which is necessary to deliver the amount of drama that takes place during In Harm’s Way. The way background characters talk while trying to sneak through an area is a nice touch even if getting caught never feels like a problem and the music for the credit sequence is rather fitting.
Overall The Walking Dead Season Two: In Harm’s Way is a brutal episode full of drama and character development as Clementine and the rest of the survivors are forced to deal with Carver and the “safe haven” run with a bloody fist. By delivering such an impactful episode that focused more on the human element than basic survival, this only raised the series’ tension further as we continue to see Clementine grow. As to what she will be growing into and what will happen next after the final events of In Harm’s Way, we will have to wait and see.
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This weekend at Anime Central MangaGamer announced a new title that they would be releasing in the future and fans of discount hentai will be happy to hear it is another game from Morning Star. This PC title is Royal Guard Melissa which is the sequel to Warrior Princess Asuka. Currently there is no release date or price announced for the game but it is worth noting that it will feature tentacles, some form of futanari action, and more.
Royal Guard Melissa tries to find and assassinate the ringleader of the magical forces that have invaded the royal capital by acting as a sex slave and also rescue Asuka, but unfortunately she fails and a ghastly hell awaits her.
Auctions, Espionage, Sabotage, Patents, Stocks and the Black Market: Stardock reveals Mohawk Games’ Economic Real-Time Strategy Game, Offworld Trading Company™
– Welcome to Mars, where the free market reigns, money is everything, and even the air you breathe is for sale –
Plymouth, MI – May 19th, 2014 – In the race to colonize planet Mars, everything is up for grabs. Stardock revealed the first details today for new studio Mohawk Games’ flagship title: Offworld Trading Company™, a market-based real-time strategy game where corporations struggle for dominance of the astronomical profits that lie in the Martian market.
Pre-orders are available now at www.offworldtrading.com in two tiers: a standard discounted pre-order at $34.99, and a special edition that comes with access to the prototype version (due out this fall), an extra game key, and other bonuses at $79.99.
Offworld Trading Company’s quick and intensely competitive matches pit up to 8 players against each other on randomly generated maps. Players must quickly determine the best path toward building a self-sufficient colony that can extract the abundant Martian resources while maintaining profitability – and surviving the “talents” of shady black-market characters who are all too happy to raid any player’s shipments or smuggle a paralyzing EMP device into any colony for the right price.
Mohawk Games’ studio boss Soren Johnson, best known as the lead designer of Civilization IV, is committed to an early and transparent community-driven design process, “We want to get people in as early as possible. Offworld Trading Company is unlike any other RTS out there, and we’re working to make sure our community feels that it’s fun, memorable and something special. This is the game I’ve always wanted to make.”
Unlike traditional RTS games, there are no military units and what you need to win can change at a moment’s notice because on Mars, there are no rules in the free market. None of the 13 resources is more powerful than any other, and everything is for sale. Players gain cash by selling excess resources like carbon, fuel, and silicon on the open market, and spend it buying the resources they’re short on. Prices fluctuate in real time forcing players to adapt their strategy; dump a bunch of iron on the market and its price will crater, making other players’ stockpiles worth much less in the near term.
The game is won when the ultimate cutthroat capitalist completes buys out the stock of all their rivals, thereby seizing control of the entire planet’s economy.
In Offworld Trading Company, the marketplace is the battlefield.
For more details on Offworld Trading Company and to pre-order, please visit www.offworldtrading.com or read Soren Johnson’s blog post (and follow for the latest updates!) at www.mohawkgames.com/blog.
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About Stardock
Stardock is a leading developer and publisher of PC games and desktop software. Its PC games include Sins of a Solar Empire and the critically acclaimed Galactic Civilizations series. Its desktop software includes Start8, Fences, WindowBlinds, ModernMix, and more. Learn more at www.stardock.com.
About Mohawk Games
Founded by acclaimed game designer Soren Johnson in 2013, Mohawk Games is built on the principles of iterative design, deep gameplay, and community involvement. Mohawk’s first title, Offworld Trading Company, is an economic real-time strategy game set on Mars and being published by Stardock.
Celebrate the long weekend (or impending long weekend, depending where you are) with another bundle from Indie Gala. This week’s theme is doujin, with eight anime or comic themed titles! For a single low price, buyers can snag a copy of the following indie titles:
The Heileen Series contains three games about Heileen, an 18 year old girl on a quest to discover her path in life. Set in the swashbuckling era of Caribbean pirates, the first two games are visual novels, while the third is a raising/dating sim. Be sure to vote for the game on Steam Greenlight.
Bionic Heart is a fully voiced adventure games about ethical decisions in a futuristic London where bionics are commonplace. Decisions made in game have far reaching consequences in this game about love, friendship, and technology. Vote for Bionic Heart on Steam Greenlight.
EVE burst error is an adult themed mystery horror game. Kojiroh and Marina are investigators solving crimes. They are working on separate cases, but their worlds are about to collide due to a serial killer. Players can switch between both girls to experience the game from two different perspectives.
dUpLicity ~Beyond the Lies~ is a dating sim and visual novel starring Yukina Kudou. Players will work to discover the reason why she has been forced to become the girlfriend of Youji Kataoka through 15 different endings and 7-10 hours of gameplay.
Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic arcade shoot ‘m up. Players will blast their way through thousands of enemy in a prototype fighter on a mysterious mission.
War of the Human Tanks is a strategy game inspired by chess and Battleship. The Kingdom of Japon and the Empire of Japon are at war, with Human Tanks the weapon of choice on the battlefield. Players will join Shoutaro Daihon’ei from the Imperial Army of the Empire of Japon who will make a desperate last stand in this story of war.
99 Spirits is an RPG/Puzzle game that will challenge players to guess the the name of everyday objects based on provided clues, only then can they do battle with the evil spirits that lurk within them.
Vanguard Princess is a fighting games featuring 10 Vanguard Princesses. Players can choose their unstoppable duo and do battle through the Story Mode or duke it out in Versus Mode.
For the first 24 hours of the sale, the Indie Gala Every Monday Bundle #8 is only $1.00. After that, the price will go up for all eight games. Grab your copy at the Indie Gala Weekly sale page.
Dead Island: Epidemic Bursts Into Early Access with the Return of the Iconic Sam B
Fan-favorite character returns to action as Deep Silver reveals Early Access packs
Larkspur, CA – May 19, 2014 —Dead Island: Epidemic, the world’s first ZOMBA (Zombie Online Multiplayer Battle Arena), enters Early Access today on Steam starting at $16.99 (http://store.steampowered.com/app/222900/). Debuting with three different Early Access starter packs to choose from, Deep Silver alsointroduces iconic Dead Island heroSam B as a playable character. All Early Access options contain exclusive weapons, upgrades and in-game currency that can be used straightaway or during the upcoming Open Beta phase and at the launch of the final game.
Pitting 3 teams of players against each other in a desperate fight for survival, Dead Island: Epidemic is aFree-to-Play PC title that will feature all the trademark elements that are part of a Dead Island experience and much more.
Included in each pack:
Patient Zero Pack ($16.99) –
The entry pack offers 5 unique weapons, 3additional characters, the “Golden Sprocket Hammer” as well as boosters, character & gear points and in-game cash.
Deadicated Pack ($39.99) –
The “Deadicated Pack” includes all of the“Patient Zero Pack” plus additional content: six Tier 2 weapons, the “Golden Precise Shotgun”, the “Keghammer”, a larger booster and bundle of character & gear points and in-game cash plus exclusive access to Sam B as playable character. Additionally, players will also receive even more items & characters once the game heads into Open Beta and then again at the launch phase.
Contagion Pack ($44.99) –
With the “Contagion Pack”, players canspread the Epidemic to their friends. It offers everything that is in the “Deadicated Pack” (with an alternate “Contagious” in-game title & icon) four times: once for the player andthree gift copies that they can share with their friends.
More information about Dead Island Epidemic and a detailed overview ofthe different packs can be found at www.playdie.net.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and publishes interactive games for all platforms, seeking to deliver top-quality products that provide immersive game experiences driven by the desires of the gaming community. The company has published more than 200 games worldwide since 2003, including the best-selling zombie action Dead Island™ franchise, the critically-acclaimed Metro™: Last Light and the smash hit action adventure Saints Row IV™. Deep Silver is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, GmbH, and includes the renowned development studio Deep Silver Volition, based in Champaign, IL. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com or follow us on twitter at@deepsilver.
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