Chartboost Launches Backend Service to Power In-app Purchases in Mobile Games

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Chartboost Store Empowers Mobile Game Developers to Modify their In-app Store and Virtual Items in Real Time

SAN FRANCISCO – July 11, 2013 – Chartboost – the business engine for mobile game developers around the world – today announced the launch of Chartboost Store, the latest addition to the company’s powerful technology platform that helps developers attract gamers and make money. Today’s launch underscores the company’s core mission to provide developers with a full suite of business tools that drive their businesses forward. Chartboost Store, which joins the company’s widely popular offerings – Direct Deals, Cross Promotion, and the Chartboost Network – harnesses the power of data to give developers full control to make real-time adjustments to their in-game marketplaces.

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Stop Aliens from Melting Faces: Fund the INSECTION Kickstarter Campaign

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Glasswing Studio’s Science Fiction-themed Co-op FPS now on Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight

ATHENS – July 3, 2013 – Glasswing Studio, an independent game development studio based in Athens, Greece, today asked gamers to help bring its first title, the indie co-op FPS INSECTION, to PC, Mac and Linux in 2014 by supporting its newly-launched Kickstarter campaign. INSECTION, which is inspired by classic sci-fi films and games, will feature over-the-top 3D action as four players team up as a ragtag mercenary band trying to save the galaxy from an infestation of angry insects. The campaign, which will run through August 2, 2013, will be used to fund core development efforts, with stretch goals including Oculus Rift and other controller support.

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Aarklash: Legacy’s Tactical Combat Revealed in New Screenshots

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PARIS – June 27, 2013 – The heroes of Cyanide Studio’s strategy and adventure game, Aarklash: Legacy, show you what they are made of with a new set of screenshots!

Tactical combat is at the heart of Aarklash: Legacy‘s gameplay. Players have the ability to pause the game while planning the actions of each of their four units to defeat groups of organized enemy fighters already equipped with a variety of skills. Sturdy creatures will be in the way with surprises in store for every battle. Continue reading Aarklash: Legacy’s Tactical Combat Revealed in New Screenshots

Evi-lot More Options: Puzzle Defense Game Evilot Now on iPhone and PC

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Tower Defense Meets Match-three in Chilean Startup Syrenaica’s First Title, now available on new platforms

SANTIAGO – June 20, 2013 – Evilot, the first title from Chilean game developer Syrenaica is available today for PC and as a universal iOS app for iPhone and iPod touch, no longer exclusive to iPad. Combining the best elements of two popular genres, Evilot is a puzzle defense game where players command the forces of Count Dolfus, a retired semi-evil mastermind whose brooding Golden Years are being disturbed by an army of do-gooders bent on conquering his castle (and stealing all his loot). A free demo version is available on the iTunes App Store along with the full version for $0.99, while the Windows PC version is a mere $1.99. Continue reading Evi-lot More Options: Puzzle Defense Game Evilot Now on iPhone and PC

HARDWARE: Shipbreakers Makes “First Contact” in Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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See in-game units traversing planet LM-27, scouting derelict spacecraft using a free control camera

VANCOUVER, Canada – May 29, 2013 – Blackbird Interactive, a videogame developer specializing in sci-fi real-time strategy games, has released the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming online strategy game HARDWARE: Shipbreakers. Following the release of a series of assets introducing the game’s visual style, this brand new trailer will show players how in-game graphics have been fully realized based upon the iconic, original concept art. Players can expect the game to closely resemble the stylized concept art as they traverse the varied terrain of LM-27.

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Dogs of War Online Reveals First Three Factions of the Game

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Shall you pledge allegiance to the Lion, Wolf, or Ram?

“Without Darkness, Light would be nothing but stagnation.” — Sandr, captain of the Phantom Caravan

Paris – May 28, 2013 – Cyanide today released official concept art and 3D renderings on the first three factions available at the launch of its multiplayer free-to-play game, Dogs of War Online, inspired by Rackham’s Confrontation miniatures game expansion. The knights of the Lion army, the fierce wolves of the Wolfen army, and the undead terrors of the Ram army will be present at roll call in Q3 2013! Continue reading Dogs of War Online Reveals First Three Factions of the Game

Media Alert: New HARDWARE: Shipbreakers Trailer Reveals the Armored Titan Baserunner

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A Legend is Reborn: Dive Into the History of the Baserunner

VANCOUVER, Canada – May 20, 2013 – Blackbird Interactive, a videogame developer specializing in sci-fi real-time strategy games, has released a new trailer for the sci-fi online real-time strategy game HARDWARE: Shipbreakers. The footage introduces the Baserunner, a workhorse armored transport vehicle, the backbone of the prospector’s ground fleet. Versatile, tough and infinitely customizable, the Baserunner’s size and power make it the ultimate vehicle for tearing across the rugged terrain of LM-27.

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Blackbird Interactive Announces Limited Edition Presale Package for HARDWARE: Shipbreakers

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Veteran RTS Game Development Studio Offers Exclusive Companion Content for its Highly-anticipated Title

VANCOUVER, CANADA – April 26, 2013 – Blackbird Interactive, a videogame developer specializing in sci-fi real-time strategy games, today announced the pre-sale of a “VIP PACKAGE” for their upcoming title, HARDWARE: Shipbreakers. This VIP PACKAGE features guaranteed access to the upcoming HARDWARE: Shipbreakers Closed Beta, along with an in-fiction Prospector’s Guide and gameplay guide.

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