Get the free app for your Android device here. Be aware that Internet service or Wi-Fi is required to use the app. It certainly is interesting to see how publishers and developers will be, and are, incorporating mobile technology into their games. What are your ideas for this innovative space?
Although you may have heard that plenty of tech companies are shutting down or protesting SOPA and PIPA tomorrow, plenty of gaming companies are also against this bill. Mojang, who is the publisher of Minecraft, is pulling the plug on www.minecraft.net, www.mojang.com and www.playcobalt.com for the duration of January 18. The main man behind the development of Minecraft had this to say: “No sane person can be for SOPA. I don’t know if we’re sane, but we are strongly, uncompromisingly against SOPA, and any similar laws. Sacrificing freedom of speech for the benefit of corporate profit is abominable and disgusting.” The login servers for Minecraft and Cobalt will be unaffected.
In addition, the creator of Minecraft, “Notch”, will be participating in an indie jam session, wherein a plethora of indie developers will be creating games that have to do with stopping SOPA and similar anti-consumer legislation. You can even submit your own game. For more info, check out the link here.
SOPA, in all its disgusting glory, is finally getting the smack down it deserves. Tomorrow, Google, reddit, Wikipedia and Scribd are all planning to protest the bill in their own unique ways. Google has yet to reveal their plans, only saying that: “Like many businesses, entrepreneurs and web users, we oppose these bills because there are smart, targeted ways to shut down foreign rogue websites without asking American companies to censor the Internet. So tomorrow we will be joining many other tech companies to highlight this issue on our US home page.” Wikipedia and reddit plan to ‘go dark’, or shut down their operations. Scribd says that: “Visitors to the site will see a popup with a call to action featuring a petition.” Wordpress, TwitPic, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation will also be protesting. OpenSUSE will be “going on strike.” A real-life protest is also happening in San Francisco. Have you done anything to stop SOPA today? Make sure you do, or else you may not have the chance too.
Gazillion Entertainment’s upcoming MMO Marvel Heroes (previously known as Marvel Universe Online), will be powered by Unreal Engine 3. As freemium browser-based game, it will not require a monthly subscription but micro-transactions will be used in the game for players that want a bit extra.
The game set in the Marvel Universe will feature a range of superheroes such as Captain America, Iron Man and Spider-Man to name a few. Built by Secret Identity Studios, the same team behind Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, Marvel Heroes will be similar in design but targeted to an older audience.
So far a release date for the game has yet to be announced.
I knew there was a reason I’ve never tried snowboarding in real life. And with the new SSX trailer, I think I’ve been freaked out beyond repair. Thanks EA.
All kidding aside, the new SSX trailer answers a question that some people might have been asking: What is SSX? What can we expect from the new revival of an old series? And boy did they have some fun answering that question.
The new trailer shows off the crazy amazing terrain, as well as going into a couple of features we can expect from the game such as incredible use of wingsuits, crazy death-defying tricks, survival mode as you race against avalanches, geotags to earn yourself some credits, and online tournaments where you can own some snowboarding noobs.
Check out the trailer below. What do you guys think? Is this going to be on your list of things to get? Even though I’m scarred against snowboarding in real life, I would definitely love to shred some virtual powder.
SSX will be available on March 2, 2012, on the PS3 and Xbox 360.
Who hasn’t, at one point or another, thought about putting something up on Youtube. I mean, it just looks so easy, and you could totally do a better job than some of the amateur trainwrecks that are up there at the moment. I mean, you’ve totally got way more skill at a computer, and you may have sang to yourself in the shower or mirror at one point or another and pretended you were famous and popular (and totally dealt with it way better than all those other celebs).
So why not make it a reality (the video, not the fame, just to be clear).
Indie developers Musicshake have developed an app where you can make your very own personalized music videos to upload to YouTube, straight from your phone! All you need to do is select a video, add music, preview the masterpiece, and then upload it and wait for the views to come pouring in.
YouTube Producers is powered by Mu-Bot (or Music Robot), which generates music 24/7 by combining millions of music patterns from a massive database, giving you a huge range of uncopyrighted music, so you don’t get booted of YouTube with your tail between your legs.
YouTube Producer is available NOW for FREE – Get it HERE
Epically popular, highly creative puzzle app, Scribblenauts Remix has come out with their first update for the game, adding another 20 head-scratching and fun levels, as well as a new playground for Scribblenauts Remix. The new update won’t come free though, it’s available as an in-app purchase for $0.99. So the question is, how much do you love Scribblenauts?
For those who haven’t picked up this awesome puzzler yet, Scribblenauts involves solving a range of random puzzles by writing any word, modifying it with adjectives, and using it in the puzzle. Not only is the gameplay super fun, but the puzzles are also different from your usual, with the app drawing from the most popular puzzles from Scribblenauts and Super Scribblenauts on the DS. Thinking outside of the box is a necessity in this game, and boy does it make for some hilarious results.
Scribblenauts Remix is available NOW on the iTouch, iPhone and iPad for $1.99 – Get it HERE
Or, if you already have it, make sure to grab your update with the 20 extra levels, in your app.
SEGA have released new details about the upcoming release of the London 2012 video game, including new and improved modes as well as motion control support for PlayStation Move and 360’s Kinect.
Game modes inclde single player Olympic Games mode and online and offline multiplayer and party play. There will also be online global leaderboards which will track personal medals gained whilst playing online, and each medal will be added to your nation’s medal table.
“London 2012 sees the successful relationship between SEGA, ISM and the IOC became even more exciting in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games”,
“London 2012™ sees the successful relationship between SEGA, ISM and the IOC become even more exciting in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games”, commented Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA of America. “With all new Olympic events and returning favourite sports brought to life with the very latest video gaming technology, everyone can truly compete in the greatest sporting event on earth”.
London 2012 will be available in June for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Check out the trailer down below!
EA have today announced that Katy Perry has entered into a long term creative collaboration with its eternally popular Sims franchise. Fans will no doubt remember that Perry rerecorded ‘Hot and Cold’ in Simlish for the Sims 2, and given Perry’s style and image it’s certainly a partnership that makes sense. The first output from the collaboration will be a Katy Perry themed Collector’s Edition for the upcoming expansion pack The Sims 3 Showtime.
The special edition will include bonus downloadable content giving players access to Katy Perry themed items, an exclusive poster and an Ultimate Stage bonus venue. The themed items will include a guitar, clothing, a hairstyle and various props themed to Perry’s latest tour.
The popstar herself had this to say:
“I love how you’re able to play out different stories through your Sims characters – giving them different careers and watching them succeed. It’s cool to see the Sims’ stage performances in The Sims 3 Showtime decked out just like my California Dreams Tour – even my cotton candy video screens are in there! I always like to think of myself as a cartoon, and now I’m a Sim!
The Collector’s Edition is available for preorder now, and keep an eye out for Perry in upcoming Sims promos and marketing.
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is getting ever closer to its ‘early 2012’ release date. The next in the long established series of games, this entry will be coming to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, promising a technological step up from previous PC and handheld versions.
Six new screenshots have just been released, showing off some of the unsavoury situations that Sherlock will find himself in during the course of his latest case. Despite being pursued by Scotland Yard, Holmes carries on with his investigation, determined to follow it through to the very end. Players will take control of both Holmes and Watson throughout the game, with the doctor having to strongly consider his loyalty to the man he holds in such high esteem- has Holmes crossed the line?
