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Pac-Man Museum Out This Week on Multiple Platforms

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Pac-Man is one of those games that no matter how many times it is released, how many collections we see, or how many consoles we already own it for, is always welcome. There is just something fresh about experiencing the game on a different platform, and the collections always make things even sweeter considered the bundled package it typically comes in.

Namco Bandai have now re-released a good grouping of the Pac in several forms, with the launch of Pac-Man Museum this week on the Playstation 3, Xbox Live, and Steam after quite the delay.

Here are some details of what to expect:

The iconic yellow PAC-MAN has led a long legacy of providing sensational arcade entertainment for multiple generations, and the eternal race through ghost and pellet-ridden mazes continues to this day. PAC-MAN MUSEUM features a comprehensive collection of nine classic PAC-MAN titles ranging from the early 1980’s retro games to newer smash-hits such as the critically acclaimed PAC-MAN® Championship Edition™* and PAC-MAN Battle Royale.

PAC-MAN Battle Royale brings the multiplayer madness from the arcades into living rooms as it debuts on consoles today for the very first time. The gameplay takes the classic PAC-MAN formula and turns it on its head as players compete against up to three friends with each player controlling a PAC-MAN character to frantically gobble up pac-dots, fruits and each other! Players will chomp their way through fast-paced maze action with the potential threat of both ghosts and opposing Pac-Men at every twist and turn to see who will be the last PAC-MAN standing.

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Ms. Pac-Man is also available for free as a bonus to those who pick up the game at launch for a limited time, so grabbing this title soon is well advised. You can snag Pac-Man Museum for $19.99 (Ms. Pac-Man will be $4.99 after it gets a price), and enjoy another jolt of nostalgia today.

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn Heats up this Summer on the Playstation 3

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Want more Gundam in your life? Tecmo Koei and Namco Bandai are teaming up yet again to bring another installment to the Dynasty Warriors franchise with Dynasty Wariors: Gundam Reborn. This digital Playstation 3 exclusive is due out this summer, and will feature a split-screen or online multiplayer experience, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Here are the official details on the release:

Set at an era called “Universal Century”, giant mecha known as Mobile Suits are used to wage war across land, sea, air and space. Featuring Mobile Suits and their pilots from over 30 years of Gundam anime and manga, DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM Reborn lets players engage in battles across the Gundam series with the largest roster of Mobile Suits seen in the series so far. Relive the exciting battles and animation sequences with the largest number of missions ever spanning the entire Gundam series including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED in Official Mode. Fans can also select Mobile Suit pilots to operate any unlocked Mobile Suit in the game for crossover missions in Ultimate Mode.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM Reborn will allow players to control massive Mobile Armor units for the first time in the series. Mobile Armor units tower over the opposition and deliver absolute destruction to the enemy with the Mobile Armor’s unique weapons. Visual enhancements allow Mobile Suits and stages to reflect a war-torn world as players battle through hoards of enemies across each scenario. As players complete missions they will be able to upgrade their Mobile Suit and weapon systems. Weapon upgrades will be reflected graphically with increased range and power making it easy for players to see their Mobile Suit’s progress.

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Sounds awesome, and hopefully it will live up the the previous installment, Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 – to which you can check out our review here. Tune in this summer, as more giant mechs are on the way!

The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot now in Open Beta; New Launch Trailer Revealed

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Ubisoft have stayed quite busy with their PC releases over the past few years, and now look to expand upon that with The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot. As we previously told you, this castle raiding, gold collecting multiplayer experience was set to open up the doors for its Beta for PC and Steam users alike, and the day you can get in has arrived!

In celebration of the event, “The Runaway” has also been added, and she brings fast striking as well as the looting team of the Knight a.k.a Sir Painhammer, the Archer a.k.a Blackeye Bowgart and the Mage a.k.a The Earl of Evilosity to four. New players can also get their hands on five Diamond packs, as well as new opportunities for creation.

You can get in with a Uplay account by going to www.themightyquest.com, and register for a whole new adventure that awaits. Check out the new trailer below.

Awesomenauts Assemble! touching down on PlayStation®4 March 4th

Awesomenauts Assemble! touching down on PlayStation®4 March 4th

They’ve been honing their skills, charging their lasers, and gearing up for battle – but now the Awesomenauts are ready to get back into the fight! Awesomenauts Assemble! will be available on PlayStation 4 through PlayStation®Network, starting March 4th in North America and March 5th in European territories.

Awesomenauts Assemble! is the next-generation console version of the popular 2D MOBA Awesomenauts by Ronimo Games. With more than a million copies sold around and a strong community, Awesomenauts Assemble! will offer an accessible MOBA-experience for new players and veterans from the previous console-generation alike.

Take on the role of one of fifteen Awesomenauts and square off against online opponents in fast-paced 3 vs. 3 battles. Go at it alone or join the fight with two friends at your side in local splitscreen mode, and never worry about being stuck in a lobby or queue – the drop-in/drop-out matchmaking system ensures you can always jump right into the action!

Fabian Akker, designer and co-founder of Ronimo Games, is excited to bring the Awesomenauts to the next generation of consoles: “Releasing Awesomenauts Assemble! on Playstation 4 feels like we’re bringing the Awesomenauts home. We originally created Awesomenauts as a console experience, so what better place to release it than the PlayStation 4? It’s the only MOBA you can play together with your buddies on a couch!”

“On top of that, there is a lot of cool new stuff for fans who’ve played Awesomenauts during the previous generation of consoles: Awesomenauts Assemble! brings 7 all-new characters to the console, a boatload of skins to customize your characters, a new map, improved controls, and a lot more upcoming content! In short, it’s bigger, it’s better, and it’s more awesome!”

Awesomenauts Assemble! will be available on Playstation Network for USD $9.99 / EUR €9,99. The game was developed by Ronimo Games in cooperation with Abstraction Games.

About Awesomenauts Assemble!
Awesomenauts Assemble! is an online arena game that has two teams of 3 players facing off in battle. The game plays as a classic 2D platformer, but contains all the modern trappings of the genre. Such as a diverse cast of classes, an extensive upgrade system and powerful turrets and creeps. Awesomenauts Assemble! is the PlayStation 4 version of Awesomenauts, which is available on PC, Xbox 360™ and PlayStation 3.

About Ronimo Games
Ronimo Games was founded in 2007 by 7 enthusiastic game developers. Utilizing the in-house developed RoniTech engine, Ronimo Games is focused on creating innovative, high quality 2D games that appeal to a wide audience. The studio released their first commercial game, Swords & Soldiers, in May 2009 worldwide on WiiWare and later on Playstation Network, PC, Mac and iOS. In 2012, Ronimo Games released the Sidescrolling Battle Arena Game Awesomenauts. The studio is now 14 strong and very motivated to deliver awesome game experiences!

About Abstraction Games
Abstraction Games is a Dutch Game Development and Platform Adaptation Studio targeting DLC platforms including but not limited to PC, Mac, iOS devices, DSi, 3DS, Wii, PS Vita, PS3, Xbox 360. Highlights include console adaptations of the hit games Angry Birds, Cut the Rope and Hotline Miami.

Awesomenauts is a registered trademark of Ronimo Games. PlayStation is a registered trademark of, and PS3 and PS4 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox 360 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.

Danny Trejo is the Zombie Hunter, Out March 12 on Home Media

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I now proclaim March 12 to be international “Danny Trejo Day”! If you couldn’t get enough of the gritty cult film icon with Machete Kills from Icon Home Entertainment, then you’re in luck, with Transmission Films releasing Zombie Hunter – another R18+ rated, schlocky, 80’s inspired flick.

Zombie Hunter is actually the product of a Kickstarter campaign; created by The Klimax and backed by 599 people, the project required $30,000, but garnered $46,254 in total. The synopsis reads;

Set in a post-apocalyptic Zombie wasteland caused by the mysterious street drug “Natas”, Zombie Hunter follows a man who has nothing left other than a beat up Camaro and a trunk full of guns and booze. He runs down Flesh Eaters, hunting for sport and redemption, while also running from his past. After crashing into a small group of survivors who are running low on resources, he decides to lend a hand. But a surprise attach by the Flesh Eaters forces them on the run and put the Hunter’s skills to the test.

You can pick up Zombie Hunter on DVD (RRP $29.99), Blu-ray ($34.99) and Digital on March 12.

Magus Is Now Available

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Magus, the third-person action-adventure game from Aksys (Hakuoki, Record of Agarest), has released for the masses. Available for $29.99 on PSN, Magus puts players in the role of a god who’s been imprisoned and tortured for years.

With help from a mysterious woman named Kinna, he breaks free and discovers the nature of his deity. He decides to embark on a perilous adventure to fulfill his destiny, using his arcane powers to conquer his enemies. His powers will grow stronger as he hones them, but will they be enough in the end?

For more information, you can check out the official Magus website here. You can also checkout the “Making of Magus – The Story” webisode from Aksys below this article!

THE MIGHTY QUEST FOR EPIC LOOT NOW IN OPEN BETA

THE MIGHTY QUEST FOR EPIC LOOT NOW IN OPEN BETA

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25, 2014 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is welcoming all players into its open beta on Steam and Windows PC. The game is now accessible to everyone willing to stockpile gold, loot neighbors’ chests and brag about maniacal castle defenses in their quest to become the undisputed master of Opulencia.

To kick off the permanent opening of the kingdom in the skies, The Runaway is officially joining the quest. She brings the epic looting team of the Knight a.k.a Sir Painhammer, the Archer a.k.a Blackeye Bowgart and the Mage a.k.a The Earl of Evilosity to four. Experienced looters as well as newcomers will enjoy her striking speed that gives her a clear edge during combat. This rocker girl shows no mercy when it comes to hacking and slashing; she rocks the axe like nobody else.

Adding to the slew of new features launching today, five Diamond packs are now available for players looking to get a head start in the game. The Runaway will be playable with the Attacker Pack, the Trio Combo and the Ultimate Pack for players looking to get their hands on Opulencia’s newest looter.

Players beware, Opulencia is now more dangerous than ever thanks to the new deadly possibilities offered by the brand-new Open Creation tools. Closed-beta revealed how imaginative looters could be when their precious treasure was threatened and to spice up the variety of castle defense options, Open Creation was put into place. The open beta allows players to stretch the limits of their creativity and cleverness by customizing trap setups and creature placement to fully control their (almost) impenetrable defenses. Open beta is just the beginning of the adventure, as the Mighty Quest will only keep evolving and improving over time.

To get looting sign up with a Uplay account at www.themightyquest.com.

About The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot

Developed by Ubisoft Montréal, The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is a multiplayer action game where players attempt to create impregnable castles to protect their treasure hoard while simultaneously attempting to ransack other players’ castles.

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Gamers can play as four characters, the boastful Knight, Sir Painhammer, the enigmatic Archer, Blackeye Bogart, or the Mage, a.k.a The Earl of Evilosity or The Runaway, the latest character to join the quest.

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About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman and Far Cry. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2012-13 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,256 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

© 2013 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot and its logo, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries.

City Building Games Get Medieval with The Tribez & Castlez, Now Available for iOS and Android

City Building Games Get Medieval with The Tribez & Castlez, Now Available for iOS and Android

Experience a new era in city building games with The Tribez & Castlez for iOS and Android

Moscow and San Francisco – February 25, 2014 – Game Insight, a global leader in mobile/social games, is pleased to announce that the next chapter in city building games, The Tribez & Castlez, is now available for download for iOS and Android devices from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Tribez & Castlez is a spin-off of the worldwide smash hit The Tribez, which has garnered more than 14 million players worldwide.

Tribez & Castlez is a time-travelling adventure that sends players on a journey into a brave new world where magic reigns supreme, where dragons hover in the sky, and where forests teem with treacherous werewolves. Players will meet their old friends from the previous game: the Professor, Princess Aurora, and of course, the friendly tribezmen. Together, players will help Prince Eric rebuild his kingdom and defend it from enemies and traitors.

In The Tribez & Castlez, players will build their very own kingdom–a fascinating quest, but not an easy one! To gain glory and prosperity for their empire, wise rulers will prepare for both peace and war. Players will construct sawmills and factories, cultivate grapes and other crops, and breed pigs and sheep to strengthen their nation¹s economy. However, they must also safeguard their citizens by building wizard towers and training battle dragons to protect their citizenry from vicious Gobools, powerful Trollums, and other insidious creatures.

This exciting new game will let players visit well-guarded dungeons and wizard towers, discover the ancient ruins of abandoned castles, seek mysterious artifacts, and wage war on hideous monsters. Players will test the loyalty of their allies and lock blades with enemies both obvious and subtle, while encountering mighty giants, dragons, and, of course, a beautiful princess!

Experience the next stage of city building games with The Tribez & Castlez, now available for iOS and Android, and soon to be released for Facebook and Amazon in the near future.

Download The Tribez & Castlez for iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-tribez-castlez/id663254283

Download The Tribez & Castlez for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameinsight.thetribezcastlez
Additional Information:

Visit the official The Tribez & Castlez website: http://tribezandcastlez.com/

Visit the official Facebook page for The Tribez & Castlez: https://www.facebook.com/TheTribezAndCastlez

Watch the official The Tribez & Castlez video trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FGLwwtcFUo

Assets are available here:http://www.game-insight.com/files/EN/Games/GI_TheTribezAndCastlez/

About Game Insight

Founded in 2010, Game Insight is a global-facing developer and publisher of varied, user-focused, and free-to-play games for all major mobile and social platforms, including iOS, Android, Facebook, and Web. We are a team of more than 800 passionate game developers who actually play games ourselves. Our internal network consists of more than 17 different studios that constantly create and update high- quality games, many of which have already become #1 top-grossing hits in mobile application stores and on social networks around the world, which has led Game Insight to build a global audience of more than 150 million users. Visithttp://www.game-insight.com/ for more info.

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA INC. AND TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORPORATION ANNOUNCE DYNASTY WARRIORS®: GUNDAM REBORN FOR THE PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM

NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA INC. AND TECMO KOEI AMERICA CORPORATION ANNOUNCE DYNASTY WARRIORS®: GUNDAM REBORN FOR THE PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM

Experience Intense Mobile Suit Warfare Across the Gundam Series 

SAN JOSE Calif., (February 25, 2014) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that it will be releasing DYNASTY WARRIORS®: GUNDAM Reborn, developed by TECMO KOEI GAMES CO., LTD., digitally through the PlayStation®Store for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.  Experience the thrill of piloting Mobile Suits through famous scenes spanning multiple Gundam anime series in an action-packed thrill ride.

Set at an era called “Universal Century”, giant mecha known as Mobile Suits are used to wage war across land, sea, air and space.  Featuring Mobile Suits and their pilots from over 30 years of Gundam anime and manga, DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM Reborn lets players engage in battles across the Gundam series with the largest roster of Mobile Suits seen in the series so far.  Relive the exciting battles and animation sequences with the largest number of missions ever spanning the entire Gundam series including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED in Official Mode.  Fans can also select Mobile Suit pilots to operate any unlocked Mobile Suit in the game for crossover missions in Ultimate Mode.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM Reborn will allow players to control massive Mobile Armor units for the first time in the series.  Mobile Armor units tower over the opposition and deliver absolute destruction to the enemy with the Mobile Armor’s unique weapons.  Visual enhancements allow Mobile Suits and stages to reflect a war-torn world as players battle through hoards of enemies across each scenario.  As players complete missions they will be able to upgrade their Mobile Suit and weapon systems.  Weapon upgrades will be reflected graphically with increased range and power making it easy for players to see their Mobile Suit’s progress.

Players will also be able to select their favorite Mobile Suit and band together for intense split-screen gameplay or online co-op multiplayer action.

DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM Reborn for the PlayStation 3 system will be available summer 2014 throughout the Americas.  For more information please visit http://www.namcobandaigames.com

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About NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., part of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online.  The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®.  More information about the company and its products can be found at www.namcobandaigames.com or www.facebook.com/namco

ICEBERG INTERACTIVE AND ZERO SUM GAMES ANNOUNCE STARDRIVE 2

ICEBERG INTERACTIVE AND ZERO SUM GAMES ANNOUNCE STARDRIVE 2

Turn-Based Sequel Warps Into 4X Space in 2014; First Screenshots Revealed

Haarlem, The Netherlands – February 25, 2014 –  Following last year’s barnstorming debut for real-time 4X strategy game StarDrive, publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Zero Sum Games have teamed up again to publish StarDrive 2, the revolutionary turn-based sequel, featuring real-time combat, coming to Steam, other digital channels, and boxed retail in September 2014

With an SRP of $29.99, Iceberg and Zero Sum plan to reward owners of the original StarDrive with a loyalty discount of 33% on StarDrive 2.

“StarDrive 2 represents the culmination of two decades of love for the 4X genre and five years of work on the StarDrive universe,” says Daniel DiCicco, CEO of Zero Sum Games. “Here we have taken everything we have learned — our successes, our failures, and our passion — and made a 4X game that we are incredibly proud of. We are dedicated to our community and we’re excited to start showing off StarDrive 2 to our fans.”

In Zero Sum Games’ sequel to the popular original PC title, players can build a space empire and command huge fleets turn-by-turn in an immersive, living galaxy filled with nine alien races, pirate factions, galactic lore and mystery. Gamers can research hundreds of technologies, including technologies unique to their race, and build ships in the custom ship design mode before taking them into real-time battles packed with stunning visuals and sound effects.

Additionally, Zero Sum Games plans to double down on its commitment to user-generated content with StarDrive 2 by integrating Steam Workshop support directly into the game. StarDrive 2 will make its debut at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Ca, in March.

“We believe that fans of this genre will rejoice when they get their hands on StarDrive 2,” DiCicco continues. “It will bring them back to the golden age of 4X gaming with familiar strategic gameplay while using the full power of the Unity game engine to push AAA visuals.”

StarDrive 2 is an exciting and evolutionary step forward for the StarDrive franchise. In this eagerly anticipated sequel, the core mechanics have evolved to incorporate a turn-based strategic layer, featuring spectacular real-time battles. As the galactic ruler of a race, gamers will lead their people into a procedurally-generated galaxy, exploring and expanding their space empire to greatness. Players can exploit planets, navigate asteroid belts, and overcome deep space dangers while handling interspecies relations to gain the upper hand. They will conduct diplomacy and espionage, make alien friends that will deliver thriving trade treaties – or enemies that will seek to exterminate them at all costs. Players will research new technologies and design powerful warships to defend their claims; and they will discover the extensive lore of the StarDrive universe by encountering many dozens of anomalies, heroes, and galactic mysteries that will ensure no two games will ever play the same.

StarDrive 2 Features Include:

  • Players can build a space empire turn by turn in an immersive, living galaxy filled with nine alien races, pirate factions, galactic lore and mystery.
  • Gamers can hire unique heroes to govern their worlds or to command their mighty fleets in battle.
  • Populate the universe and colonize planets, moons, asteroid belts, gas giants, and more!
  • Gamers can research hundreds of technologies, including technologies that are unique to their race. Find even more technologies through in-game events and galactic exploration.
  • Build ships in the custom ship design mode and take them into real-time battles featuring stunning visuals and sound effects.
  • Enter a Battle Arena mode for quick-fix battles against cunning AI opponents. In this mode, players will earn rewards as they fight through the challenges, allowing them to unlock new weapons, ship hulls, and ship modules to upgrade their ships and to purchase new ships to add to your fleet.
  • Created with the Unity engine for simultaneous release on PC, Mac and Linux.
  • Will include various Steam features such as Trading Cards, Achievements and Steam Workshop, allowing modders to create and share their own in-game heroes, events, Battle Arena campaigns, ship modules, weapons, sound effects, and more.

For more information on StarDrive 2, please visit the official forum: www.stardrivegame.com

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ABOUT ZERO SUM GAMES
Zero Sum Games is based in Portland, Oregon, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. We are an independent studio with a small and dedicated team possessing a broad and diverse set of skills. Our mission is to deliver hardcore PC games to gamers looking for depth and challenge without sacrificing aesthetics.

ABOUT ICEBERG INTERACTIVE
Iceberg Interactive is an independent video game publisher founded in 2009 by an international group of games industry veterans and is located in Haarlem, The Netherlands. While keeping its roots in the European retail games market, Iceberg has rapidly increased its focus towards the global digital games market, by building strong direct relationships with dozens of Game Portals. Staffed with avid gamers, Iceberg works closely with an international assembly of game developers, both midsize and indie. With a distinct focus on the strategy, action, simulation and adventure game genres, the company has garnered attention with acclaimed releases including Killing Floor, Wings of Prey, APB Reloaded and Endless Space among its 70+ game arsenal – with more promising games in the pipeline.