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AccelByte Now Designated as Official Nintendo Switch Middleware
AccelByte is now available on the Nintendo Developer Portal (NDP) as official Nintendo Switch middleware. AccelByte provides backend services for game developers who wish to provide the best possible player experience. With AccelByte, building and expanding games to the Nintendo Switch system is... - June 04, 2020 - AccelByte Inc.
New Indie Romantic Drama "B**** Lover" Has Dropped 1st Trailer June 2
Reina Productions has debuted it's 1st trailer for the new movie “B**** Lover” to online outlets on June 2, 2020. - June 03, 2020 - Reina Productions
Perfect Timing for NUTSO(TM) to be Showcased on NewsWatch on the AMC Channel
In these uncertain times with adding the term social distancing to our vocabulary, the desire to bring back family game night is more important than ever. Kvellix are doing their part and hope playing NUTSO will increase our national sanity. - May 21, 2020 - Kvellix
No Sale of Jagex Yet - Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc. Interested in Exploring Purchasing Jagex
Stop Order on Sale of Jagex Limited - May 01, 2020 - Plutos Sama Holdings, Inc.
2b Acting’s First Selective Interactive Video Game, Space Vorilex
On 2 April 2020, Yorkshire based digital media and theatre company, 2b Acting, released their first selective interactive video game, Space Vorilex, on their online platform, InView. - April 10, 2020 - 2b Acting Ltd
Jedtainment Releases Collaborative Song to Lend a "Helping Hand" in Fight Against Coronavirus
Virtual World's Top Performers Pool Their Talents to Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief - April 08, 2020 - Jedtainment
Great Educational Game Solution for Your Kids During Quarantine
So you’re going to be stuck, housebound with strange, noisy roommates ecstatic at the thought of getting an improvised vacation: your children. Already, for adults, quarantine is a huge source of boredom. For children, it can be even worse. All schools have closed due to the coronavirus... - April 05, 2020 - Lemi Consulting GmbH
Western-Shooter "Guns’n’stories: Bulletproof VR" Release Date for Oculus Quest Confirmed for 2nd April
MiroWin Studio, the developer of the popular shooter-western Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR, informed about the date of its release for HMD Oculus Quest - April 2, 2020. For this moment the game is available on PC and PS on Steam, Oculus Store, Viveport and Playstation Store for... - March 27, 2020 - MiroWin
Kvellix LLC Offering Free NUTSO™ to Help Maintain Our National Family Sanity
In these uncertain times with adding the term social distancing to our vocabulary, our desire to bring back family game night is more important than ever. Kvellix is trying to do their part by urging you to play NUTSO and increase our national sanity. - March 24, 2020 - Kvellix
Dave Alber’s VR Paintings App Allows Art Lovers to Enter Oil Paintings as VR Experiences
Oil painter, Dave Alber recently launched VR Paintings app, a virtual reality gallery app showcasing Hybrid VR Paintings™. Hybrid VR Paintings™ are physical/virtual hybrid paintings that occupy physical space on your wall while simultaneously manifesting within the virtual world. The VR Paintings app is a cellular and VR headset compatible VR gallery for viewing VR art. An introduction to Hybrid VR Paintings™, this new integration of art and technology, is available at http://davealber.com - March 21, 2020 - Dave Alber
Game Based Course Reduces Freshman Drop-Out Potential in a Ball State University Study
A new study at Ball State University reveals how an online game can help first-year students stay enrolled and achieve their academic goals. - March 20, 2020 - E.I. Games LLC
Indie Alternative Rock Album by Gone Marshall is Remixed as a Shooter Game by Camerado Media
Contemporary classic psychedelic indie alternative album "The Crunch" by singer-songwriter Gone Marshall kicks out the jams as a retro first person shooter game by producer Camerado Media. - March 17, 2020 - Camerado
Minneapolis Tech Startup Helps Video Game Industry Go Green
Game Phoenix is a website that allows users to list all the physical video games they wish to pass along – while also connecting them with other gamers looking to trade. The Game Phoenix platform connects gamers who simply send each other their respective games. No money changes hands; the transaction is limited to buying postage and mailing packages. - March 16, 2020 - Game Phoenix
RPG Plus, Virtual Tabletop On-the-Go
The only all-in-one app for RPG players and Game Masters. RPG Plus is an all-around gaming experience, featuring campaign manager, chat, character sheet and 3D map. It can be used for any RPG campaign thanks to its customizable design. - March 15, 2020 - AppMinded
New Esports Platform - Simracing.GP - Aims to be an Umbrella Service for Racing Games
Simracing.GP aims to become a one-stop-shop for everything simracing and esports. It will provide participants with technological tools to participate and organize competitive online multiplayer races, whether a casual race with friends or a global esports competition. - March 06, 2020 - Simracing.GP
RTBShopper.com Helping Americans with Bad Credit Nationwide Get Financing
RTBShopper.com, the speciality e-retailer, is shaking up the industry with their new instant approval financing plans for Americans with bad credit. The rapidly growing e-commerce store has helped hundreds of different Americans nationwide with their lease to own financing plans. In addition to their instant financing, RTBShopper.com also is offering same day in-store pick up. RTBShopper.com offers some of the most popular electronics like Apple MacBook and Samsung TVs on finance. - February 17, 2020 - RTBShopper.com
Sci-fi VR Shooter "Boiling Steel" Released in Early Access in Oculus Store
MiroWin Studio, the publishers behind the popular Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR, is proud to inform, that their latest VR FPS story-based VR shooter Boiling Steel is released in Early Access on Oculus Store. Earlier MiroWin studio released “Boiling Steel” in Early Access... - February 16, 2020 - MiroWin
College Esports Expo Returns to Boston
America's leading college and high school esports conference comes back to Boston with an all-star line-up of esports educators, players, professionals, and industry experts discussing the next hottest sector in video gaming and popular entertainment. Over 45 speakers and 38 panels in Boston's historic Park Plaza Hotel on February 26, 2020, the day before Pax East Gaming Conference. - February 13, 2020 - College Esports Expo
Blok Party, Reiner Knizia to Bring Popular Board Games to the PlayTable
PlayTable partners with prolific board game designer. - February 05, 2020 - Blok Party
Novovu Lets Teens Create Video Games to Turn Into a Career - Headed by 17 Year-Old CEO
Novovu.com is revolutionizing the gaming industry with a platform that lets teens create their own full featured social games for free. Created by 17 year-old Founder and CEO Zach Davis, the site has the additional goal of helping teens turn their love of gaming and technology into a professional... - January 31, 2020 - Novovu
Esports Trade Association Announces EsportsNext Conference in Chicago
A national B2B conference for esports business professionals, EsportsNext 2020, will take place at The City Hall from April 6 through 7. - January 25, 2020 - Esports Trade Association
GameCloud Marks Ten Years of Offering Specialized Video Game Testing & QA Services
To commemorate the ten-year mark known as a decade of integrity, a decade of professionalism, a decade of quality, GameCloud Technologies will be attending a series of events to showcase its services and achievements. - January 15, 2020 - GameCloud Technologies Private Limited
MiroWin Announced: "Boiling Steel: Preface," Free Mini VR Game Release January 9, 2020
MiroWin Studio, developer of Boiling Steel and Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR announced the release of the free mini VR game - sci-fi first person shooter named “Boiling Steel: Preface." It’s planned on January 9, 2020. Release of the full version of Boiling Steel,... - January 10, 2020 - MiroWin
Arcade Games, Ice Cream and Axe Throwing in a New Downtown Rochester Family Fun Center
A brand new family fun center in Rochester, MN offers classic and modern arcade games, an old-fashioned ice cream bar, a party venue, retro game sales, pinball, and axe throwing. - December 20, 2019 - Rochester Games & Arcade
Wonderfilled Launches "GiantLands" Crowdfunding Campaign
Wonderfilled Inc.’s CEO and Founder Stephen E. Dinehart launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for his project GiantLands with James M. Ward, E. Gary Gygax Jr., Larry Elmore and more, a table-top role playing game, with live events and a goal of making a theme, or game, park here in Wisconsin. The campaign is already over 3000% funded and ends on Friday the 13th. - December 05, 2019 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
Smack Talk Showdown, Nominated Tabletop Game of the Year in 2018, Returns to Kickstarter November 25
The Sold Out Phenomenon from Double Turn Games Gears Up for 2nd Edition and NSFW Expansion. - November 27, 2019 - Double Turn Games
At-Risk First-Year College Students Benefit from New Student Success Game
Higher Education officials are successfully reducing dropout rates through gamification that incorporates human elements and emotional intelligence. - November 19, 2019 - E.I. Games
Ludo King Offers Discounts with Google UPI Transactions
Ludo King is now offering a discount on most coin packs on Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions through the Google Play Store. - November 16, 2019 - Gametion
Headless D - Dungeon Crawler Game for People in a Hurry
Headless D - free dungeon crawler game on iOs and Android with simple controls and real-time action. It’s a perfect single-player game for people in a hurry. - November 02, 2019 - ByteyBeasts
New Board Game "Houseguests from Hell" Launches Just in Time for Holiday Houseguest Season
For any one who's ever had a houseguest over-extend their welcome, the new board game from Golden Elixir Enterprises, Houseguests From Hell, highlights and brings comedic relief to the most outrageous (and mostly true) houseguest experiences. Great for families, and corporate team-building. - October 29, 2019 - Golden Elixir Enterprises
FantasyEsports.gg and Razer Announce Global Partnership to Deliver Innovative and Rewarding Fantasy Esports Platform
FantasyEsports.gg, a global esports technology company, and Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, have announced a new partnership to deliver one of the most innovative and rewarding fantasy esports platforms to gamers around the globe. The partnership kicks off this week... - October 12, 2019 - FantasyEsports.gg
Grail to the Thief Goes Free to Play
Blind accessible audio game goes free to play in recognition of World Sight Day. - October 12, 2019 - For All To Play
Evilibrium: Soul Hunters Comes to the App Store
Creative Mobile and Orc Work announce the release Evilibrium: Soul Hunters mobile game that blends CCG battling with a dark storytelling quest. - October 04, 2019 - Creative Mobile
Ace Universe Partners with Community Gaming New York to Bring Inclusive Esports and Gaming Experiences to Ace Comic Con Midwest
Star-studded event to feature weekend of premier gaming tournaments. - October 02, 2019 - ACE Universe
MyMy Music Creates Interactive Music Extension for Twitch Broadcasters
Allows the MyMy HipHop catalog to be used by Twitch broadcasters with rights approved music. - September 26, 2019 - MyMy Music
Vincell Studios Announces the Release of the Latest Escape Adventure Game, The Lost Temple
Vincell Studios today announced the release of “The Lost Temple,” their latest Escape Adventure game exclusively on the Google Play Store. The story synopsis of the game is based on a Hindu mythological story of Sheshnaag, the magnificent three-headed serpent, who is the ruler of the... - September 21, 2019 - Vincell Studios Inc
MyLife Mobile, LLC Announces Engagement of Fidelity Equity Partners, LLC
MyLife Mobile, LLC, a social media and big data aggregator, announces that the company has engaged Fidelity Equity Partners, LLC, a boutique advisory firm, to assist with MyLife’s market launch. - August 31, 2019 - MyLife Mobile, LLC
VOS Digital Media Group Announces Distribution Agreement with Dennis Publishing Group
Award-winning content in automotive, current affairs, lifestyle, cycling, fitness, technology and gaming. - August 29, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
Vectormatrix Limited Releases MMA Executive Sports Management Video Game to the Steam Platform
MMA Executive is a Mixed Martial Arts sports management video game released this week (26th August) by Vectormatrix Limited to the Steam gaming platform for PC gamers to enjoy. - August 28, 2019 - Vectormatrix Limited
DonorDrive® Brings the First-Ever Charity Arcade to TwitchCon 2019
DonorDrive®, the fundraising platform powering top charity streaming programs, is creating a space where TwitchCon attendees can jump into some interactive and over-the-top fun and learn how they can make a difference with streaming. - August 26, 2019 - DonorDrive
Destiny Carries and LFG Launches “Destiny Carries” to Help Players Get Past Sticking Points
Gamers looking for a Destiny Carries site where they can find some support to breakthrough barriers in the game have had the call answered by Destiny Carries and LFG. - August 21, 2019 - Destiny Carries LFG
The Witching Tower Returns to VR with PlayStation VR
The Witching Tower is coming to PlayStation VR this autumn. - August 17, 2019 - Daily Magic Productions
MegaFans and Pebblekick Announce Partnership for Mobile Midcore eSports Game
The King of Pirates is the First Midcore Mobile Game with the MegaFans eSports Engine - August 14, 2019 - MEGAFANS.COM
MMA Executive Sports Management Video Game is Coming to Steam 26th August
MMA Executive is a Mixed Martial Arts sports management game with instructional elements coming to the PC Steam gaming platform on August 26th, 2019. It is developed by Vectormatrix Limited. - August 14, 2019 - Vectormatrix Limited
Virtual Escapes AS Announce the Launch of Their New Mobile Application: Night Creatures - Sleep Training Made Fun
Virtual Escapes AS is pleased to announce the launch of Night Creatures, a children's sleep training application for iPhone and Android. Making bedtime more fun and helping to teach kids when it's ok to get up in the morning so parents can get a good night’s sleep, it's available now on: Apple App Store, Google Play and Amazon App Store. - August 05, 2019 - Virtual Escapes AS
GameCloud Reaching Cologne, Germany with a Bunch of Modern Video Game QA Offerings for Gamescom
Officials of the leading video game testing company, GameCloud Technologies are soon to fly to Germany for Gamescom-2019 in Cologne. The company which offers end to end game testing services & quality assurance will also be exhibiting the coverage of emerging gaming platforms during Gamescom. - July 18, 2019 - GameCloud Technologies Private Limited
Wonderfilled, Inc. Announces New Game Park for Wisconsin
Game Director, theme park designer and serial entrepreneur Stephen E. Dinehart will be kicking off his new project with game design legends James M. Ward and Kimber Eastland at Gen Con 2019, August 1st in Indianapolis. A live-action role playing game and live-action world based in an all original universe, called GiantLands™ to be released Spring of 2020. - July 18, 2019 - Wonderfilled, Inc.
Mobile Game Promises to Develop Cognitive Skills of Players
A new mobile brain-training game has launched, but what does it do aside from entertain? The game is fun, yes, but it also poses usage in occupational and psychological settings. With a background in mental chronometry, the game promises to increase the cognitive abilities of its users if they spend 10 hours a week or more playing the game. The companies are partnering with the American Psychological Association, the American Neurological Association, and MENSA to further promote the game. - June 11, 2019 - New Breed Games, LLC
Isotope 244 Releases Machines at War 3 v3.1 for macOS
Isotope 244 is pleased to release Machines at War 3 v3.1 for macOS. This real time strategy game features over 130 different types of units and technologies to build and wage war with. The game boasts 21 campaign missions, unlimited random map skirmishes with many settings, and network multiplayer... - June 02, 2019 - Isotope 244
Chef Koochooloo Awarded Competitive Grant from the National Science Foundation
Chef Koochooloo wins a competitive grant from the National Science Foundation and invitations from the French and Swiss governments to pilot the idea in Europe. It teaches kids healthy eating from around the world, and infuses STEAM concepts through lessons. It is an example of how schools and policy makers can improve ethnically diverse students’ success via culturally responsive teaching, with education programs and technologies using knowledge, attitudes and skills for inclusive classrooms. - June 01, 2019 - Chef Koochooloo