Tribal Wars 2: InnoGames Releases Announcement Video, Shows First Gameplay Material

Hamburg, December 18, 2013. Today InnoGames released the announcement video for Tribal Wars 2, showing alpha footage of the game on browser, Android and iOS for the first time. Also included in the footage are interviews with members of the team and InnoGames co-founder Hendrik Klindworth, all describing their visions for the game and upcoming features.

Players can already pre-register for the game’s beta on www.tribalwars2.com. Tribal Wars 2 sports state-of-the-art graphics and will later be released as cross-platform for Android, iOS and all browsers. Therefore, players can set up one account for all platforms and play from whichever combination of devices they choose.

In Tribal Wars 2, players find themselves as leader of a small village in the midst of a medieval world. Tasked with growing and expanding their empire within a war-torn landscape, they have to fight in order to survive. The MMO’s focus is real-time strategic battles with and against other players. Tribal Wars 2 will be released as cross-platform game for Android, iOS and all browsers. Therefore, players can set up one account for all platforms and play from whichever combination of devices they choose.

Tribal Wars was developed as a hobby project in 2003 by the three founders of InnoGames, Hendrik Klindworth, Eike Klindworth and Michael Zillmer. Today, Tribal Wars has more than 50 million registered players and recently celebrated its tenth birthday with a big in-game event and a video saying thank you.

With more than 110 million registered players, InnoGames is one of the world’s leading developers and providers of online games. Next to Tribal Wars, the Hamburg-based company has scored major successes with games such as Forge of Empires and Grepolis.

Pre-order Incentive Announced for The Banner Saga

The ‘Insane Viking Pack’ Revealed

AUSTIN, TX – December, 18^th 2013 – Stoic, an independent game development company and Versus Evil, an independent publisher, both based out of Austin,  today jointly announced pre-order details for the upcoming RPG strategy game, The Banner Saga.

The pre-order exclusive offer, aptly named the ‘Insane Viking Pack’, arms fans with an exclusive character, ability item and three exclusive tracks from the game’s original score, created by Grammy nominated composer, Austin Wintory. Pre-order customers will also be able to take advantage of the special pre-order discounted price. Kickstarter backers will also get the ‘Insane Viking Pack’ automatically with their copy of the game.

Get the ‘Insane Viking Pack’ here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/237990/

The exclusive pre-order character is a Viking named Tryggvi. With a reputation as a trouble maker, Tryggvi holds his own in combat as a skilled spearman and is sure to prove useful in any hero line up. Tryggvi comes with his own exclusive necklace, made with a pearl and matching full and half-moon symbols, which grants a 10% chance to do 2x damage in combat.

Watch the Insane Viking Pack Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zIGKnL9RPI

The Banner Saga is available for pre-order through Steam, GameFly and GameStop.  It will release on 1/14/14 for PC and Mac.

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About Stoic

http://www.stoicstudio.com

Stoic is an independent game developer based out of Austin, Texas, formed in early 2012 by three veteran game developers. Each is dedicated to making great games that are artful, independent and unique.  The studio is comprised of Alex Thomas, Arnie Jorgensen, and John Watson – all industry vets who are now dedicated to continuing as independent game developers.  The Banner Saga™ and The Banner Saga: Factions™ content is used by permission. © Stoic LLC. 2012-2013 All rights reserved.

About Versus Evil

http://www.vsevil.net

Versus Evil focuses on making independent game developers successful via supportive partnerships. We enable developers to focus on creating great games, while we take care of business. Our support capabilities include marketing, advertising, public relations, social media, community management, as well as senior level counsel on product strategy, monetization and distribution through our trusted networks. © Versus Evil LLC. 2013 All rights reserved. 

Dystopian Adventure Game Gemini Rue Comes to Android, Mac, and Linux

New versions of Wadjet Eye Games’ award-winning indie adventure are now available in latest Humble Bundle

NEW YORK – December 17, 2013 – Wadjet Eye Games, an independent developer and publisher of retro-styled adventure games, is today expanding onto the Android, Mac, and Linux platforms with Gemini Rue, the company’s best-selling game to date. The new versions released this morning as part of Humble Bundle: PC and Android 8: https://www.humblebundle.com/

Developed by UCLA Design | Media Arts graduate Joshua Nuernberger, IGF winner Gemini Rue is an old school adventure game that combines point-and-click gameplay with gritty, low-res graphics and a gripping neo-noir narrative. Alternating between ex-assassin Azriel Odin and hospital inmate Delta-Six in a bleak future dominated by the corrupt Boryokudan crime syndicate, players must uncover the secrets both protagonists are guarding and uncover their unlikely bond.

Gemini Rue was widely praised when it originally released for PC, earning an IGF Student Showcase award, IGN’s Editor’s Choice award, Adventure Game of the Year from GameSpy and PC Gamer, and an 85% average review score on GameRankings.com. More recently, the iPhone / iPad version was praised as “a must-buy addition to your App collection” by Slide to Play, “an excellent port of an excellent adventure” by AppSpy, and “easily one of the best modern point-and-click adventures around” by PocketGamer, who also honored Gemini Rue with a Gold Award and selected it as Game of the Week.

The new Android version can be purchased outside of the Humble Bundle for $4.99 from Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wadjeteye.geminirue.google) and is coming soon to the Amazon Appstore. Currently exclusive to Humble Bundle: PC and Android 8, the Mac and Linux versions will later go on sale from Wadjet Eye’s website and other online stores.

Learn more about Gemini Rue at the game’s official website: http://www.geminirue.com

About Wadjet Eye Games

Founded in 2006, Wadjet Eye Games has developed a reputation for producing award winning and critically acclaimed adventure games. Committed to creating unique character-driven game experiences around recognizable brands, in 2010 Wadjet Eye expanded to support and publish games by other independent developers. The company’s portfolio includes The Shivah and the Blackwell series, both of which have garnered Game Developers Choice nominations, Puzzle Bots, which was selected for the Penny Arcade Expo’s PAX 10 showcase, IGF Student Showcase winner Gemini Rue, and the critically acclaimed Resonance. The company is run by husband and wife team Dave and Janet Gilbert out of their home in Brooklyn. For more information, visit http://www.wadjeteyegames.com.

About Joshua Nuernberger

Joshua Nuernberger is a game designer, illustrator, and storyteller. His first commercial release, Gemini Rue, won multiple Game of the Year awards and was showcased at IndieCade @ E3, the Indie Games Arcade, and the Independent Game Festival. He holds a B.A. in Design | Media Arts from UCLA with a minor in film. His personal website is www.thejburger.com.