Sauron’s deadly ambassador, Mouth of Sauron, is now available for download on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network game Guardians of Middle-Earth.
“As the only person who directly communicates with the Dark Lord, Mouth of Sauron provides orders to the armies of Gorgoroth, the northwestern region of Mordor. He briefly encountered Aragorn before the Battle of the Black Gate, dismissing him as the new King of Gondor and Arnor.”
For more information on the Mouth of Sauron visit the character bio on the official site. Check out the trailer below to see the Mouth of Sauron in action.
Nordic Games, the publishers behind titles like Alan Wake, ArcaniA, and Painkiller have revealed a little information on some of the games they’ll be showcasing at E3 2013.
The Raven
Set in 1960s Europe, you will have to follow The Raven’s trademark black feather clues to catch a thief and protect a legendary sapphire.
Deadfall Adventures
In search for an ancient artifact known as “The Heart of Atlantis,” James Lee Quatermain and his burdensome charge, Jennifer Goodwin, must work their way through an ancient temple complex. They will have to complete fiendish puzzles and fight off Nazis, Russians, and more.
Jack Keane 2
A sexy, cinematic, fast-paced point-and-click adventure game that’s set to revolutionize the genre. The game will feature outstanding 3-D graphics, gripping action sequences, and a bizarre sense of humor. This sequel to the 2008 game will be a delight to adventure fans everywhere.
Painkiller Hell and Damnation
Much like its predecessor, Hell and Damnation offers adrenaline fuelled gameplay with lightning-fast movements, enabling skillful players to own the fast-paced action. Top it off with enormous boss fights and FPS fans will be in Heaven when the demon-slaying shooter is released for XBox 360 and PlayStation 3 this summer.
For more information on Nordic Games, you can check out their official website here. Keep your eyes locked here for more E3 news in the coming weeks.
The hidden object adventure game, Isla Dorada – Episode 1: The Sands of Ephranis, has been launched on iOS devices today.
Developed originally on PC by Funforge Digitial from the board game of the same name and then ported to iOS by G5 Entertainment, Isla Dorada – Episode 1 centers around the adventurous archeologist Jessica Pandora and her dream of tracking down the world’s treasures. Jessica is mysteriously transported to the Isla Dorada where to her surprise everyone she meets on the island seems to know her. Moreover, she finds her own hand written notes with tips for herself hidden all over the island. It is your job to help Jessica meet new people, solve puzzles and find all the pieces of a magical mask so she can return home safely. The game features multiple difficulty levels, great cartoon graphics and plenty of fun dialogue.
Key features include:
32 hypnotizing hidden object scenes!
17 fascinating levels to step through.
11 curious characters to meet.
10 intricate mini-games to play.
Enter a bizarre world where reality has no boundaries.
The hidden object genre has been around for quite a while and touch screen devices seem to be a perfect match for it. Those curious to solve the mysteries of Isla Dorada can download the game for free from the app store on both iPhone and iPad. Players can then upgrade to the full game with an in-app purchase, with a special 40% discount if they do so up until the end of May 18th. You can view a trailer for Isla Dorada – Episode 1: The Sands of Ephranis below.
Upcoming adventure game Dracula 4 received its first Dev Diary video today. The video is in French and is available with English dubs. Art Director and Production Manager Olivier Train is joined by Scenarist and Game Designer Marianne Tostnint to discuss the point and click adventure. The video shows off the intro animation for the game and shows off some of the plot elements for the game. The team assures gamers that Dracula 4 can be enjoyed without playing Dracula 3.
The official website for Dracula 4 will be relaunching with a whole new look soon. Dracula 4 will be released in Summer 2013 for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android.
Born Ready Games has been radio silent about Oculus Rift after promising support during their Kickstarter campaign. Today, they released a video starring James Brooksby, the CEO at Born Ready Games, to discuss the state of affairs concerning the VR device and their game Strike Suit Zero.
So far, things have progressed well. It turns out integrating Oculus Rift has been easier than expected. The biggest challenge has been integrating the 2D HUD into the Oculus Rift. Born Ready Games is hoping to release the patch to support Oculus Rift sometime this summer. Hopefully, Born Ready Games will be at Geekopolisin Paris on May 25th – 26th with the Oculus Rift in tow.
The second gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has been released by Ubisoft. You can view it embedded at the very bottom of this article.
Whilst showing off more footage of dynamic boarding raids, brutal multi-pistol combat and more, the video is also narrated by protagonist Edward Kenway, who speaks of his change from an obedient of the King’s to an assassin pirate who ‘bends his knee to no man’. Overall, it’s a good look at many aspects of the gameplay, and the Caribbean environments/islands somehow look more stunning with every new clip we are drip-fed.
If you haven’t seen the first gameplay trailer, you can also check that out here. Come October 31st, we will “disobey order”!
Tokyo Game Show opened up the application process for booths located at the Indie Games Area. This is the first step in a project to promote independent game developers lead by Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association and the Nikkei Business Publications Incorporated.
The Indie Games Area at the Tokyo Game Show 2013 will contain up to fifty booths, priced at an affordable rate for small developers. The deadline for applications is June 14th, 2013.
Sense of Wonder Night will be held again this year. SOWN has been running since 2008 and showcases new ideas and prototypes by indie developers. SOWN 2013 finalists will automatically be accepted for a booth at the Indie Games Area. The deadline for applications is July 8th, 2013.
The Tokyo Game Show will be held at Makuhari Messe in Mihama-ku, Chiba, Japan from September 19th to 22nd. The show will be open to the public on the 21st and the 22nd. Information on purchasing tickets will be announced in early July with online ticket purchases beginning in mid-July.
During the Silverstone 15 Years of Gran Turismo anniversary event, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi revealed the much anticipated Gran Turismo 6. However, although most expected it to be a likely PlayStation 4 launch title, it has only been slated, at this time, for release on the PlayStation 3 this holiday season.
GT6 will reportedly see numerous enhancements, improvements and additions to the game that one would expect. Polyphony Digital are hoping to bring new levels of authenticity to ‘the Real Driving Simulator’, which will be run on a new and improved game engine. Some of the features announced today include stunning new tracks, cars and an over-hauled U.I. We are also set for expanded connectivity with other devices (smart phone/tablet/PC apps) involving increased social and community functions.
Additions to the car line-up will bring the grand total up and over a whopping 1200 vehicles, which offer greater customisation options! Along will all previously included cars from Gran Turismo 5, every track will also make a return. The UK’s famous Silverstone Circuit will be just one of seven new locations in Gran Turismo 6, taking the total to 33 with 71 different layouts available – 19 of them brand new. Future DLC packs promise to add to these already staggering numbers. The course maker functionality will also be much-improved with several enhancements, providing tens of square kilometres of gorgeous scenery such as the magnificent backdrop of Andalucía.
Kazunori Yamauchi said:
“It is amazing to think that it is 15 years since we first released Gran Turismo. Things have changed a lot since then and now Gran Turismo 6 is a further evolution of my dream. We’re pleased to deliver GT6 to PlayStation 3 as we have a very loyal community on that platform. However, we have refactored the game to make it very flexible and expandable, with a view to making many future developments”, further adding; “I am very pleased with everything about the new game and the new additions, but the launch will only be the beginning for GT6. The game will continue to develop throughout its life. I already have many ideas for things I want to achieve in the next 15 years of Gran Turismo!”
The racing game community will have the opportunity to play the title early with a demo coming in July. According to Yamauchi, many gamers will experience it for the first time as part of the global, annual Gran Turismo Academy competition;
GT Academy is a fitting platform for the Gran Turismo community to preview GT6for the first time, as we aim to bring the worlds of virtual and reality closer than ever. We are predicting that more people than ever will enter the competition this year on the stunning new GT6 demo.
More information will be released on GT6 when Gamescom and E3 roll around. For now, you can check out the reveal trailer embedded below the following gallery, which holds the first official screenshots.
Good news for app game developer Bulkypix, their recent game Candymeleon has reached over a million downloads. The addictive candy grabbing game has received rave reviews, with 95% of all downloaders awarding it a 4.5/5. Bulkypix has expressed their happiness at the great sales the game has received:
“Thank you all for your support!
CandyMeleon will be regularly updated with lot of contents, achievements and of course candies ;)”
Candymeleon is available now for free in the App Store. To find out more about the candy grabbing phenomenon and see their other games, check out Bulkypix official site.
Sanctum 2, a hybrid tower-defence and first-person-shooter, has launched globally for the PC and Xbox 360 systems following its recent release date announcement. The game’s launch trailer has been released alongside, viewable below.
Sanctum 2 has been “built from the ground up” with a noticeable new engine and more of everything packed in. The game features four playable characters, 16 maps with four different worlds, expanded customisation and progression, an enemy aggro system and plenty of upcoming DLC promised, like it or not.
In Sanctum 2 players take on the role of an elite soldier charged with protecting oxygen cores from deadly aliens. Its touted aspect is the combination of tower-defence and FPS gameplay, allowing you and your friends to set up defences before jumping onto the field.
Sanctum 2 is priced at $14.99 on PC and 1200 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live. Visit the developer’s site for more info and the game’s Facebook and Twitter page for the latest updates.
