Eager warriors can test out their skills by checking out the demo for Big Huge Games' upcoming release, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. It was released onto Xbox LIVE earlier today, but PSN and PC releases are also scheduled for today.
Fans of PC gaming should start looking into a digital trip to an Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet. From the sounds of things, the artistic and well-made downloadable game will soon be available to that market.
These days, more and more video game industry announcements are being discovered on Twitter. It's become a helpful ally for developers and publishers, allowing them to quickly get their big news out to throngs of readers/fans. The most recent social media reveal comes from developer Just Add Water, the studio that brought us the high-definition PSN remake of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath.
Modern Times will soon be coming to the Tropico 4 universe, providing El Presidente with a new challenge to tackle. Hopefully he's not too afraid of change.
When the PlayStation Vita was announced, one of its showcased titles was Ruin. Destined to release on both the PlayStation 3 and its high-tech friend, the dungeon crawler was used to demo the two systems' transfar option. For the uninitiated, that's Sony's tech speak for allowing gamers to use the same save on console and handheld. It's pretty neat stuff, which gamers will surely get a lot of use out of.
Next week's Rock Band 3 track update may be one of its strangest combinations of genres thus far. Instead of releasing themed track packs, the folks at Harmonix have decided to go the eclectic route.
What is with Nintendo and its WiiWare demo addition/removal schemes? After previously adding trials as limited time offers, then removing them after a specific date, the Japanese giant has had a change of heart.
Just a few days from now, there will be two ways to purchase and own Team ICO's much-talked about releases. In addition to being available on the same retail disc, both games are headed to the PlayStation Network on January 17.
NIS America will be bringing Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland to both North America and Europe in May of this year. The PS3 exclusive RPG has been available in Japan since June. Since then, the series' western fans have been eagerly anticipating news of just when they'll be able to get their hands on the alchemy filled and beautifully drawn game.
Outrageous Genkibowl VII activities aren't the only new additions Saints Row: The Third fans can look forward to downloading on January 17. There will also be a new, and completely free, unique homie made available. Regular visitors to CheapAssGamer, the popular video game deals site, will recognize the digitally-created man as CheapyD - the website's owner. A big fan of the franchise, he donated money to the Ashley Ames Foundation last summer, in order to become a unique character inside the sandbox title's fictional city of Steelport.