Tag: gaming

Nyko Powers Up the DUALSHOCK® 4 Controller with Power Pak for PlayStation® 4

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Light, ergonomic battery pack now available at GameStop and other video game retailers

LOS ANGELES – July 16, 2014 – Leading gaming accessories manufacturer Nyko Technologies® today announced the Power Pak for PlayStation® 4 (PS4), a snap-on rechargeable battery pack that doubles the standard battery capacity of the DualShock 4 controller, is now available in retail stores. The 1000mAh Lithium Ion battery connects through the controller’s Micro USB port to recharge the controller while in use. The Power Pak for PS4 retails for $19.99 at GameStop, Amazon, and other video game accessory stores.

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Enter Full Stealth Mode: Third Eye Crime Launches on iOS

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AAA-turned-indie developers Moonshot Games and indie publisher gameblyr release stealth noir puzzler for iOS, Android planned for a later date

BOSTON — April 24, 2014 — Indie development studio Moonshot Games and indie game publisher gameblyr today announced the release of the highly anticipated stealth puzzle game Third Eye Crime for iOS devices. Created by AAA-turned-indie talent from Bungie with years of design expertise on titles including the Halo series, Third Eye Crime features gorgeous visuals in noir stylings and a soulful jazz score to deliver a stylistically immersive, fully independent gameplay experience. Third Eye Crime’s 120-level thriller is available for $4.99 on the App Store, or players can begin with the first 40 levels of Act One for $2.99, with Acts Two and Three available as add-ons for 99 cents each.

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Global eSports Management (GEM) Adds Nearly 30 Top eSports Professionals to Talent Roster

GEM opens eSports training facility in Dusseldorf, Germany and video production studio in Seoul, South Korea

LONDON – March 10, 2014 – Global eSports Management (GEM) today launched their full-service organization to provide talent services to eSports professionals. GEM’s primary services include eSports talent representation, sales, marketing and consulting. Management is available to everyone from competitive gamers and coaches to shoutcasters and commentators.

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16GB OUYA Console Launches Today on OUYA.tv and Amazon for $129.99

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Double the Storage Means Double the Games!

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Jan. 31, 2014 – OUYA has today launched a new version of the console, doubling memory to 16GB for storing more games, apps, and media. This version  brings a matte black finish to living rooms everywhere, is available now for $129.99 on shop.OUYA.tv, and is coming soon to Amazon and Amazon.ca.
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Dragons and Titans Surpasses 600,000 Players

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Wyrmbyte’s Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) Game Begins Greenlight Process on Steam; Launches Season One with New Features

SAN FRANCISCO — July 17, 2013 — Wyrmbyte, an indie video game studio made up of veteran developers, today announced new metrics and features for the company’s inaugural title, Dragons and Titans, which has attracted over 600,000 players worldwide since beginning its open beta May 1. Wyrmbyte is celebrating the full release of Dragons and Titans and this metrics milestone by launching a Steam Greenlight campaign, adding new player customization features, and introducing its first recurring competitive season, where top-ranked players will win special prizes. Continue reading Dragons and Titans Surpasses 600,000 Players

NAMCO BANDAI Brings Free-to-play PAC-MAN +Tournaments™ Exclusively to Google Play

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First-ever free title in beloved franchise adds competitive Tournament mode, new mazes every week, and real-world prizes

SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 25, 2013 – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the launch of PAC-MAN +Tournaments™, the first free-to-play PAC-MAN game in the classic series, now available exclusively for Google Play. Continue reading NAMCO BANDAI Brings Free-to-play PAC-MAN +Tournaments™ Exclusively to Google Play

Lights, Camera, Action! PLAYSTUDIOS Adds Hollywood Flair to myVEGAS with New Game, Studio City

New Content Represents First Addition for myVEGAS’ Rapidly Growing Base of Players

BURLINGAME, Calif. & LAS VEGAS – Oct. 11, 2012 – PLAYSTUDIOS, a game development company focusing on free-to-play casino games, today unveiled Studio City, the first addition to its flagship title myVEGAS. A new Hollywood movie-themed slot game, Studio City features wild symbols, four bonus games, and opportunities to earn myVEGAS collectibles. Studio City is the first in a series of upcoming game releases, each offering creative back-stories and fresh game mechanics. Its release brings the total number of playable games in myVEGAS to six, all of which allow players to earn Loyalty Points redeemable for real-world rewards.

The popularity of myVEGAS has attracted a base of over 350,000 players in just a few short weeks, with 12,000 already eligible to claim real-world rewards in Las Vegas. More than 500 rewards have been redeemed, with prizes ranging from complimentary passes to Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage, to tickets to Cirque du Soleil and a two-night stay in a suite at Mandalay Bay. Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action! PLAYSTUDIOS Adds Hollywood Flair to myVEGAS with New Game, Studio City

SGN and EarthEcho International Kick Off In-Game Charity Initiative for Ocean Conservation

Rescue Reef Continues Series of Fun and Educational Games Benefiting Charitable Causes

                      

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 10, 2012 – SGN, a leading cross-platform developer of social and mobile games, and Philippe Cousteau’s EarthEcho International, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging youth in environmental action, today announced a partnership to raise awareness and charitable donations for ocean conservation. Running from October 10 – 17, SGN’s Rescue Reef, available as a free download on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, will be receiving an EarthEcho makeover.

The game will include special branded items and facts about ocean conservation, with SGN donating a percentage of revenues back to EarthEcho’s various youth education efforts. The announcement comes as part of SGN’s on-going initiative to offer a collection of fun and educational games, with more partnerships planned in the future. Continue reading SGN and EarthEcho International Kick Off In-Game Charity Initiative for Ocean Conservation