Minecraft Zone to feature again at Insomnia51

The block-placing phenomenon is back at Insomnia: April 18th-21st 2014

London, UK – Thursday March 13^th, 2014: Multiplay, organiser of the UK’s largest gaming festivals, has today announced that Minecraft will once again feature at its next event, Insomnia51, as part of the Minecraft Zone.

Following on from last summer’s Minecraft Expo at Insomnia49, Multiplay is bringing back the features that entertained Minecraft fans of all ages from across the country and beyond. The Minecraft Zone will offer free-to-enter tournaments for the most popular gametypes, panel talks and presentations in the dedicated 650 seat auditorium, with an exhibition featuring examples from the best and brightest of the community, as well as the chance to purchase official Minecraft merchandise from J!nx.

Also returning this event is a packed-out roster of Minecraft-focused Special Guests who will be meeting fans in our Meet & Greet area, as well as joining in with panel talks in the auditorium, and participating in Festival Stage shows. The line-up so far includes: FyreUK, BeBopVox, AntVenom, Element Animation, The Diamond Minecart, Caveman Films, The Noxcrew, MusicByPedro, Chucklefish, Gizzy Gazza, Blue Monkey, Weed Lion, SoTotallyToby, Buycraft and Codename_B, with more to be announced.

“Insomnia is growing even bigger with each passing event. We’re seeing more gamers joining in, more special guests to meet and greet, and more activities for the whole family to enjoy,” said Craig Fletcher, Founder & CEO of Multiplay. “We’re taking the fun and excitement of our Minecraft activity last summer and making it even better. We can’t wait to show you the Minecraft Zone at Insomnia51.”

Insomnia51 takes place at the Ricoh Arena over Easter Bank Holiday weekend, Friday, April 18th to Monday, April 21st 2014.

For more information on events taking place at Insomnia 51 and ticket availability, please visit www.insomniagamingfestival.com.

To find out more about the event and to purchase tickets visit http://insomniagamingfestival.com/

About Insomnia Festivals
Founded by Craig Fletcher in 1997, Multiplay is a leading service provider to the games industry, a consultant and promoter to almost all major publishers, manufacturers and e-tailers.  It has been running gaming events for nearly two decades and has achieved mass exposure and recognition in the industry as the creators and producers of the UK’s biggest Games Festival – Insomnia.  Multiplay has delivered a wide range of events to high profile customers in the UK and internationally, such as Warner Bros, ESET, IGN and Mojang.

Multiplay is also one of the world’s largest hosts of online game servers, with over 23 locations across 5 continents and is also home to one of Europe’s largest online gaming communities with over 7 million gamers playing on their servers every monthhttp://www.multiplay.com

MIGHT & MAGIC^® X – LEGACY DLC “THE FALCON & THE UNICORN” AVAILABLE MARCH 27^TH 

Might & Magic^® X – Legacy Will Be Available On Mac Same Day

London, UK — March 13^th 2014 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Might & Magic^® X – Legacy DLC “The Falcon & The Unicorn” will be available on March 27 for £5.49. Owners of the Might & Magic^® X – Legacy Deluxe Edition will get this DLC the same day for free.

Might & Magic^® X – Legacy will also be available on Steam for Mac on March 27^th.

The “The Falcon & The Unicorn” DLC introduces an exclusive quest line, 2 new dungeons, an all-new array of iconic enemies from the Haven faction, along with much more content.

If the epic events of Might & Magic^® X – Legacy made our favourite group of Raiders the heroes of Ashan, in “The Falcon & The Unicorn”, the Holy Inquisition itself wants their heads, accusing them of crimes they didn’t commit. Sentenced to rot away until death on the prison island of Fort Laegaire, the Raiders must once again combine their wits and skills to unravel a sinister plot targeting the heart of the imperial court.

Might & Magic^® X – Legacy is an authentic solo experience in the classic first-person RPG genre, with a turn-based gameplay system. By creating and leading a group of adventurers in and around the exciting city of Karthal, by battling powerful mythical creatures while collecting ancient magical treasures, players will determine the fate of the Agyn Peninsula.

Might & Magic^® X – Legacy is available on Windows PC. The Deluxe Edition is available for £24.99 on both digital and retail channels, the Standard Edition being available for £19.99 on digital channels only.

For more information on Might & Magic^® X – Legacy please visit:

http://might-and-magic.ubi.com/mightandmagicx-legacy

For the latest news on Ubisoft collectible merchandise, please visit and like the page www.facebook.com/ubicollectibles.

IndieGala Supreme bundle is now available!

March 13, 2014 – Rome, Italy: The ‘IndieGala Supreme‘ bundle by Indiegala is available now. This new bundle sees customers paying as little as $1 for an incredible collection of games and, with IndieGala, customers not only decide how much they want to pay, but also how much of the proceeds go to the Able Gamer charity.

The ‘IndieGala Supreme’ bundle consists of Battlepaths, KAMI and Little Racers STREET. Choose to pay as little as $1, or pay over $3.99 for the bundle in the first twelve hours to unlock Probably Archery, Hostile Waters: Antaus Rising, Supreme Commander, Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance and Humanity Asset!

Note to editors: We have a limited number of bundles for competitions.  Get in touch if you’re interested in running a give-away!

About the games:

Battlepaths – a loot-centric and addictive 2D-RPG featuring neat monster hacking, an excellent loot system, and great variety in character development. Learn special skills, use powerful potions, and hunt down the Chaos Overlord.

KAMI – a deceptively simple puzzler. Simply fold out coloured paper to fill the screen in as few moves as possible. As with all great puzzle games, it’s relaxing and easy to pick up, but fiendishly difficult to master!

Little Racers STREET – Little Racers STREET fuses the fun-oriented simplicity of top-down racing games with the excitement of street racing with over 200 different events!

The following are unlocked with a $3.99 payment in first 12 hours, then $5.99 thereafter:

Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising – 2032; an Earth that knows only peace is forced to relearn the art of war. Take command of powerful aircraft carrier/manufacturing platform int this real-time strategy. Create military units with your carrier using the most advanced nano-technology known by the modern world and lead an army against the forces of the Old World Cabal.

Supreme Commander – For a thousand years, three opposing forces have waged war for what they believe is true. There can be no room for compromise: their way is the only way. Dubbed The Infinite War, this devastating conflict has taken its toll on a once-peaceful galaxy and has only served to deepen the hatred between the factions. After centuries of struggle, the battle for supremacy has at last reached a turning point.

Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance – The last days of man are at hand.. Two years after the Infinite War the once great warring nations now lie in ruins, and humanity’s hope for a brighter future is nothing but a bitter memory. A new, seemingly unstoppable enemy, supported by the zealots of The Order, now seeks to eradicate mankind: UEF, Aeon Loyalist, and Cybran alike.

Humanity Asset –  Humanity Asset is a Metroid inspired 3D platformer that pays homage to traditional retro classic shoot ‘em ups. Aliens have invaded Earth to strip the planet of its resources to save their own dying planet. Only you can save the day – now there’s a surprise! With 16 levels, over 400 stages and a multitude of awesome weapons, you must hack, slash and shoot your way to survival and victory.

Probably Archery – Manipulate your wrists, elbows and shoulders to get the arrow to the bow, draw it, aim and fire! Probably Archery gives the player control over the minutiae of their joint movements with tons of crazy scenarios to conquer and multiplayer battles to show friends who’s boss of the bow.

http://www.indiegala.com/

Dragons Unleashed on MOBA Players Versus Evil and Wyrmbyte Launch Dragons and Titans™ for PC and Mac

AUSTIN, TX – 13th March, 2014 – Independent game publisher Versus Evil and indie developer Wyrmbyte,  today announce the release of Dragons and Titans a free-to-play (F2P) Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA), on PC and Mac. Featuring over 30 dragons to choose as your champion, a host of weapons to wield, single player campaigns and a selection of your favorite multiplayer maps.  Dragons and Titans is now available to download direct from digital distribution service Steam.

“Dragons and Titans brings a totally new adventure to the MOBA scene and we love how Wyrmbyte has developed something unique for this space, “ said Steve Escalante, General Manager, Versus Evil. “We feel the addition of RPG elements such as single player campaigns, improving weapons in the forge and upgrading your Dragons are fun additions to a MOBA and can’t wait for gamers to experience it.  Dragons and Titans is great indie title and another good example of an independent game studio developing the game they want to make.”

In Dragons and Titans players take on the role of a Dragon Lord who has been called into battle to release their deity (a Titan) from captivity so they can rule for the next 100 years. At launch, players can select from over 30 different dragons, each with unique abilities and progression levels, as well as a range of weapons which can be upgraded in the ‘Forge’ from elements scavenged during battle.

“Our team are big fans of online competitive games, but we wanted a faster match experience that would let us play several matches over lunch, rather than just one long one” said Scott Brown, President of Wyrmbyte. “We are also big dragon fans here and saw an opportunity to build a new type of MOBA game around this mythical creature.  This is how Dragons and Titans was born and the game has evolved from that basic concept into a unique type of MOBA with a variety of game play options.  We are committed to adding a lot of great new content regularly, long after it has launched.”

The battles in Dragons and Titans range from 10-15 minutes, giving gamers access to more matches during any given session with a variety of gaming options including 5V5 PVP, Co-op or single player ‘adventure mode’. Map types available at launch will be familiar to the the MOBA gamer including traditional MOBA, Capture & Hold and ARAM (All Random All Middle).

Three exceptional value ‘starter’ packs are available at launch to help gamers get started:

Basic ($14.99, £11.99, €13.99) – 2 Dragon Packs, 2 Weapon Packs, 7,500 Crystals, Exclusive Avatar, 10 x Epic War Marks, 1x Multi Potion Pack

Premium ($29.99, £22.99, €27.99) – 4 Dragon Packs, 4 Weapon Packs, 12,500 Crystals, Exclusive Avatar, Act II,25 x Epic War Marks, 2x Multi Potion Pack

Elite ($49.99, £29.99, €45.99) – 7 Dragon Packs, 7 Weapon Packs, 20,000 Crystals, Exclusive Avatar, Acts II & III, 100 x Epic War Marks, 5 x Multi Potion Pack

To learn more about Dragons and Titans visit: http://www.dragonsandtitans.com/

About Versus Evil

Versus Evil is an independent video game publisher focused on working with talented independent game developers for all platforms. The company’s philosophy centers on building a partnership by giving development teams the level of support they need so they can focus on making the games they want to make.  Versus Evil offers the full suite of publishing services as well as senior level counsel on product strategy, monetization and distribution through a network of trusted partners. © Versus Evil LLC. 2013-2014.  All rights reserved.

About Wyrmbyte

Wyrmbyte is an indie video game studio founded in 2012 by industry veterans from END Games Entertainment and NetDevil. Wyrmbyte’s first published title, Dragons and Titans, was developed to offer gamers something new and unique in the MOBA space.

PETROGLYPH ANNOUNCES ‘GREY GOO,’ A MODERN RTS WITH TRADITIONAL ROOTS

Veteran Developers Set to Evolve the Genre with Inspiration from its Past

Las Vegas, Nevada – March 13, 2014 – Award-winning, independent videogame developer Petroglyph, in conjunction with publishing partner Grey Box, today announced Grey Goo™, an all-new real-time strategy (RTS) game set for release this fall on PC. Grey Goo breathes new life into the RTS genre by blending classic, established gameplay mechanics and tropes with modern design tools and technology to create a thoughtful, exhilarating strategy experience.

“Grey Goo has been a real labor of love for us for some time now, and we’re incredibly excited to finally start talking about it,” said Ted Morris, Executive Producer at Petroglyph. “We have a rich, lengthy background as RTS developers, dating all the way back to our time on the original Command & Conquer™ at Westwood Studios. We want to bring back some of what made those ‘traditional’ RTS games great while addressing all the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Grey Goo is an experience informed by the collective history of the RTS genre, infused with innovative ideas and a forward-thinking spirit that accomplish something original by incorporating new amalgams for the genre.”

Petroglyph is bringing decades of combined RTS expertise to bear with Grey Goo. The game draws on the best aspects of base building, unit management and all-out warfare for an all-new space saga, removing the tedium and frustration often associated with the genre and focusing on deep, engaging tactical systems modeled on vintage RTS gameplay.

Grey Goo features three distinct factions – the Beta, Humans and Goo – each with its own truly distinctive style, strategies and “epic” units (very powerful, rare combatants that tower over the battlefield). The game features an immersive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer options. Both single and multiplayer modes require diligent planning and intelligent decision making to capitalize on the sophisticated build tree system and multiple tech upgrades available. Built from the ground up based on real-world Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) concepts, Grey Goo’s adaptive AI studies and reacts to players’ actions, learning rather than running off scripts for a truly unique play experience and near-infinite replay value. In short, every game is different.

Grey Goo is scheduled for release this fall for PC via Steam. For more information, visit www.greygoo.com, follow @greygoogame on Twitter, and like Grey Goo Game on Facebook.

About Petroglyph

Petroglyph is an independent game development studio in sunny Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded in 2003 by industry veterans whose Real-Time Strategy roots reach as far back as Dune II and the original Command and Conquer series, Petroglyph has a decade of experience developing award-winning strategy games using their proprietary GLYPHX Online engine and technology. For more information about Petroglyph, please visit: www.petroglyphgames.com. 

About Grey Box

Grey Box is a new breed of videogame publisher that combines external development oversight, digital publishing support, financing, and a passion for bringing fun and innovative games to the world. Their current mantra is building strong partnerships and delivering quality interactive entertainment.

Indie Studio Grimm Bros Brings Its Beautiful RPG “Dragon Fin Soup” to Kickstarter In Final Push Towards PlayStation Platforms and PC

Developer enlists Crowdfunding to Complete Development of Its Self-Funded Tactical, Twisted, Fairytale-Inspired RPG Coming to Consoles and PC

San Francisco, CA – March 13, 2014 – Five-person development team Grimm Bros today announced the beginning of the Kickstarter campaign for its debut title, Dragon Fin Soup. A charming hybrid tactical action RPG with roguelike elements, Dragon Fin Soup is set in a world inspired by fairytales and classic console RPG’s. Dragon Fin Soup has been in development for over a year, and is scheduled for release on PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Playstation Vita in 2014. The 30 day Kickstarter campaign begins today, with the team at Grimm Bros looking to raise a minimum of $24,000 to help make Dragon Fin Soup a reality and add additional polish, features and content. Supporters of the project can get involved by pledging as little as $5 at Dragon Fin Soup Kickstarter.

“Dragon Fin Soup is our debut title, and we’ve been pouring our hearts and souls into crafting a fantastic game experience,” said Grimm Bros CEO Ash Monif. “As an indie studio comprised of veteran developers, we see Kickstarter as a great platform to connect with gamers and make Dragon Fin Soup a phenomenal experience.We’re indie because we really want to make the kind of games we would personally enjoy playing and don’t want to compromise our vision to outside influences. Dragon Fin Soup reflects that in every way.”

Dragon Fin Soup is a hybrid experience that combines turn-based dungeon crawl exploration with classic console RPG style storytelling. Launching the proceedings with Red Robin, the reimagined version of the classic Red Riding Hood character. A cheerful yet raging alcoholic, Robin, makes a living as a sword-for-hire and bounty hunter in a remote country village. A year has passed since Robin lost her memory, but the bloody past slowly catches up with her, as she discovers a world of murder, conspiracies and magic.

Kickstarter rewards for backers include limited edition music boxes, art books, plushies, t-shirts, posters, engraved crystals and hand-drawn illustrations, along with a number of stretch goals for the campaign. The Kickstarter campaign gives gamers the opportunity to determine the scope and scale of Dragon Fin Soup, directly influencing the shape of the game and participating during its development. Pledges beyond the funding goal of $24,000 will kick off new stretch goals to expand the core game by adding exciting new content and gameplay features.

To become a backer for the Dragon Fin Soup Kickstarter, please visit: http://kck.st/1cTbc5U
For more information on Grimm Bros, please visit: http://grimm-bros.com
For more information on Dragon Fin Soup, please visit: http://dragonfinsoup.com
Steam Greenlight page: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=231462918
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrimmBros

About Dragon Fin Soup
Dragon Fin Soup is a charming, classic console RPG-style game that blends tactical action and roguelike elements with tales of murder, madness and a splash of dark, humorous libations.

The world of Dragon Fin Soup begins on the back of Asura, a giant dragon-turtle god who swims the multiverse of space-time, players choose to unravel the tale of their character in Story Mode or embark on a journey to discover the wilds of Asura in Survival Mode. With a variety of compelling locations to explore including spider forests, ice caves, abandoned mines, scorching deserts, mushroom forests and haunted mansions, Dragon Fin Soup kicks off the action with the tale of Red Robin, whose bloody dark past comes back to haunt her with a vengeance.

Story mode focuses on storytelling, character progression and exploration. Beginning in a country village where players learn the mysteries of the world and encounter a custom blend of scripted events, crafted story quests and procedurally generated missions.

Survival mode plays like a classic Roguelike and is designed for the thrills and scares that come with exploring the dungeons, permanent death, fighting monsters and surviving to achieve the highest scores.

About Grimm Bros
Grimm Bros is a new indie RPG game studio, comprised of veteran game developers from around the world. With experienced team members located in Philadelphia, Bangkok, Chicago, San Francisco and London, Grimm Bros works together online making games from its various home offices, pubs and cafes.