Author: Jesse Henning

Publishers, Developers and More Partner together for Children’s Hospital Fundraisers; Sponsorship and Donation Opportunities Available

SAN FRANCISCO – Apr. 27, 2017 – The Bay Area Extra Life Guild, a chapter of the Extra Life charity program supporting the Children’s Miracle Network, and Playcrafting, a provider of educational and networking events for aspiring game developers, to host a free Game Jam and Gaming Festival next month in downtown San Francisco.

Continue reading Bay Area Game Industry Coming Together for Charity Game Jam May 5th

Production has Already Started in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM (June 28, 2016) – Luckyday and White Wolf today announced the production of a 2-part documentary series on the history and evolution of one of the most prolific and genre defining Role-Playing franchises  in history – The World of Darkness.

The documentary features in-depth interviews and exclusive footage from the early White Wolf founders, creators and artists, as well as fans and notable stars who helped shape the fabric of the genre. Continue reading Luckyday and White Wolf Collaborate to Produce World of Darkness Documentary Series

Live Event on June 16 to Include Creative Assembly, Nexon, CCP, The Fullbright Company and More

LOS ANGELES — May 21, 2015 — PC Gamer today revealed more companies and speakers set to appear at “AMD Presents the PC Gaming Show Powered by PC Gamer,” a first-of-its-kind event for PC gaming fans, media, and creators on June 16, 2015. Live from the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, the PC Gaming Show will feature announcements and perspectives from some of the biggest names in the PC industry. The newly announced participants of the show include ArenaNet, CCP Games, Creative Assembly, The Fullbright Company, Frictional Games, Frontier Developments, Nexon, Pixel Titans, SCS Software, and Splash Damage. Continue reading The PC Gaming Show Reveals New Participants

Panel-action JRPG with new path-building game mechanic now available on Apple App Store and Google Play

TOKYO – Mar. 19, 2015 – Game publisher Acquire, known for such video games as Tenchu, Akiba’s Trip, and Fort Raiders SMAAASH!, today launched ROAD TO DRAGONS worldwide for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. The combat puzzle game was originally launched in Japan and has achieved millions of downloads to date, defining a new game mechanic that requires players to lay ground tiles and create paths through various quests, monsters, and dragons. Players will build a party from over a thousand unique recruits and take them into battle for an RPG adventure that combines adventure and wits. Solve puzzles, choose the best pathways, and chain attacks together, all with the swipe of a finger. Players will also be able to connect with friends and trade heroes in order to successfully take on the mightiest dragons for greater rewards. For a limited time, players of ROAD TO DRAGONS will receive a log-in bonus to celebrate the global launch, with a special reward given to players who play for 10 days during the month of March.

Check out the launch trailer here: http://youtu.be/1UIUDf51rzk

Continue reading Combat Puzzler ROAD TO DRAGONS Launches Globally for Smartphones and Tablets

Tricky New Side-scroller Arrives April 14 on All Systems

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – Feb. 26, 2015 – Fair Play Labs revealed today that Color Guardians, a new action title where side-scrolling action meets tricky, multi-faceted obstacles and objectives, will launch simultaneously for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the PlayStation®Vita portable entertainment system, Windows, and Mac OS on April 14, 2015. Color Guardians, a game that challenges players to navigate a series of increasingly difficult stages while dodging hazards and changing their own color on the fly, will release digitally for all systems, giving players everywhere a chance to experience the excitement and challenges on their platform of choice.

Meet the Guardians and get a glimpse of their world in this colorful trailer: http://youtu.be/AjszFByUBto Continue reading Color Guardians Sprints towards Launch on PS4, Vita, PC and Mac