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Storm of Magic cast on iPhone and iPad

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April 26, 2013

Russian mobile games developer Shamrock Games announced the launch of its new strategy tower defense game Storm of Magic, available for free on the iPhone and iPad in multiple languages.

Storm of Magic hosts an exciting story about the glorious kingdom of Londerol, set in a fantasy world with amazing landscapes and magnificent tower and magic spells. Storm of Magic allows players to challenge the legions of the damned in dozens of battles in campaign mode, compete with friends and other players in survival mode and unlock achievements that allow fans to discover the fascinating chapters in the chronicles of Londerol.

Game features include:

Campaign mode with three levels of difficulty: 14 perfectly balanced levels of fierce battles with crowds of invaders.
Survival: 4 unique maps on which you must only try to survive while being attacked by countless hordes of ruthless enemies.
8 types of magical towers, 2 super towers (a Dwarven Tower and a Hell Tower) and 5 types of elemental spells.
Over 25 types of land and air enemies modeled in 3D (Orcs, demons, monsters, machines etc.).
An option to reset spell upgrades to embark on a new strategy.

Vitali Wiegel, Director of Shamrock Games had this to say about the companies new game:

“We are excited for all tower defense fans to finally have the great opportunity to dive into the wonderful fantasy world of Storm of Magic on their iPhone or iPad. You’ll be definitely challenged to devise cunning tactics and strategies. Use Magic Crystals received as a reward to strengthen your towers and magic in the Mages’ Library. But avoid upgrading any single tower or magic only. When completing a mission, try to find the most effective combination of towers available and use magic skillfully. Enjoy dozens of hours of engaging gameplay!”

To download the free app you can visit the App Store. Also make sure to visit the Shamrock Games website for details on all their other game releases.

Eurogamer Expo 2013: UK Gaming Convention Dates, Location and Admission Confirmed

Oli Delgaram-Nejad

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April 26, 2013

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So the dates are now out for the 2013 Eurogamer Expo which is to be held in Earl’s Court, London, in the UK. This year’s event will be a chance to hit the showroom floor and try out several of this Christmas’ and New Year’s most anticipated titles. Not only this, but you can also drop in on the ‘developer sessions’ to watch TED style presentations on the industry’s most exciting new developments. You can also watch them online in HD at the Eurogamer site.

This year’s event will be mainly backed by the Virgin Media bunch – and, if all goes well, they’ll be keeping David Tennant in his little box for this one. Other sponsors include the familiar trio of PlayStation, Nintendo and Microsoft, but also the troubled UK based Game retail outlet is also providing funding, despite their announcement to close most of their stores before the end of this year earlier in 2013 due to a lack of revenue.

If you’re thinking of heading down, you should navigate to this address between the 26^th and 29^th of September: Earls Court One, Earls Court, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9TA. If you’re curious to know how much tickets cost, well that depends… If you want to be there for the full event (11am-7pm) it’ll cost you £12.00, for the afternoon only ticket (2pm-7pm) it will cost £8.00. Early entry tickets (10am-7pm) are mostly sold out, but some are still available at £16 on certain days.

You can also buy tickets in bulk to earn a 5% saving (for 5-10), 10% (for 11-20) and 20% (for 21-50), if you’re a super ticket buyer, you can score 30% for buying over 51 tickets. It’s not exactly a deal you’ll be clambering over one another to get to, but it’s a nice nod to large groups.

Those who want to buy tickets from the official vendor should head over to The Eurogamer Expo 2013 Ticket Site.

Zeno Clash 2’s latest gameplay trailer walks us through various upgrades

Travis Bruno

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April 26, 2013

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Today Atlus released a new trailer for ACE Team’s Zeno Clash II which is set to be released next week on the PC. The video, which can be seen below, contains six minutes of gameplay footage where players can not only see how unique this game looks but also all of the additions they made to this sequel’s combat system and more.

There is even an optional “retro” filter that makes everything in the game look pixelated. It is worth noting that Zeno Clash 2 will be released next week on the PC where it is currently available for pre-order on Steam at $19.99 but it is also meant to be released on the XBLA and PSN, though an exact release date for those versions of the game have not been announced.

Grand Theft Auto V debut trailers coming next week

Travis Bruno

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April 26, 2013

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You have to hand it to Rockstar Games, they make the news even when they are just teasing that they will be revealing news sometime in the future. Case in point, today Rockstar Games has announced over Twitter that they will be revealing what seems like three new debut trailers for Grand Theft Auto V next Tuesday.

The tweet stated “Michael. Franklin. Trevor. #GTAV Trailers Coming April 30.” This means that the trailers will probably be focusing on the three playable characters in the game and who knows what else. Currently Grand Theft Auto V is set to be released later this year on September 17.

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition announced

Travis Bruno

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April 26, 2013

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Today Bethesda announced that they will be releasing Skyrim once again, but this time as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition on June 7th. As one would expect, this is the version of Skyrim that comes with all of the game’s downloadable content already added into the game.

When it is released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC it will cost $59.99 and this Legendary Edition will include the Hearthfire, Dawnguard, and Dragonborn DLCs as well as “added features like combat cameras, mounted combat, Legendary difficulty mode for hardcore players, and Legendary skills – enabling you to master every perk and level up your skills infinitely.”

Rayman Legends hits North America September 3; August 30 elsewhere

Travis Bruno

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April 26, 2013

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Today Ubisoft announced that the long delayed Rayman Legends will finally be hitting store shelves in North America on September 3 while gamers in Europe will be picking the title up a few days earlier on August 30th. The game will be available on not only the Wii U, which it was originally exclusive for, but the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well.

This news accompanied the announcement of the Online Challenges app being released onto the Wii U eShop today. This free demo includes the Land of the Livid Dead, Neverending Pit, and Infinite Tower levels and a level designed for the Wii U GamePad, Murfy’s Dungeon Run. To go along with this release the company provided the below trailer.

Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD on iOS delayed to July

Travis Bruno

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April 26, 2013

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Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD on iOS delayed to July

If you were hoping to finally pick up the Phoenix Wright Trilogy HD this month then you better put your cash away. It looks like after the game was set to be released last fall before being delayed to early 2013, then to April, the game is being delayed yet again for unknown reasons.

When questioned about the status of the game, Senior VP Christian Svensson stated on the Ask Capcom forums that “For reasons unknown to me, the release has slid another several months to July. Sorry guys.”

Whenever the company actually does release this game for the iOS, Ace Attorney, Justice for All, and Trials and Tribulations will be available as separate games or bundled together in one purchase. Of course who knows when that purchase can actually be made at this point.

Madden 25 cover athlete revealed

Travis Bruno

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April 26, 2013

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Today the cover athlete for EA Sports’ Madden 25 was revealed and this time around it looks like the “Madden Curse” will be avoided. Why you ask? Well because the cover athlete is actually retired at the moment. As you can see to the right, the former Detroit Lions running-back and Hall of Fame inductee Barry Sanders will be gracing Madden 25’s cover.

The voting process for the cover athlete saw 40 million votes and a final choice between Sanders and Adrian Peterson from the Minnesota Vikings. Sanders won this final contest with 58% of the vote. It is interesting to note that Sanders also appeared in the background of the Madden NFL 2000 box art, since that was when Madden himself would be the focus of the cover.

EA Mobile Weekly News 4/25/13

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 26, 2013

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The Sims FreePlay received a major update this week entitled Moving Up. Sims who were previously trapped to a humble life of bungalows and other one story buildings can now create two and three story houses with the assistance of Construct-O-Coins. This new form of currency is earned by completing goals in game. Additionally, a variety of new housewares and clothing styles has been added to the game. The in game Sports Center is also getting a makeover. The center has been renamed the Community Center to acknowledge the new hobby of wood working being added to the building. The Sims FreePlay is available for free on iTunes, Google Play, and the Amazon App Store.

EA released a new trailer for The Simpsons: Tapped Out to celebrate the game’s release on Google Play. The short and humorous trailer features Homer and the magical giant finger from the sky as they rebuild Springfield. The Simpsons: Tapped Out is available for free on iTunes and Google Play.

Runaway: A Twist of Fate Vol. 2 Now Available on iTunes

Jamie Laike Tsui

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April 26, 2013

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The final chapter in the beloved Runaway series of point and click adventure games has been released on iTunes today. Runaway: A Twist of Fate Vol. 2 completes the story of Brian Basco’s daring escape from the mental hospital after being charged with a crime he did not commit. Pendulo Studios continues its tradition of dark humour and a distinct visual style with Runaway: A Twist of Fate Volume 2. The game contains roughly twelve hours of content and almost a hundred visual sets to explore.

To celebrate the launch of Vol 2, Runaway: A Twist of Fate Vol. 1 has been knocked down to $2.99 until April 28th. Check out our review of Runaway: A Twist of Fate Volume 1 here. Volume 2 is available on iTunes for $4.99.