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Poker Players International (PPI) and Tain Reach Landmark Deal

Poker Players International (PPI) and Tain Reach Landmark Deal

Poker Players International and Tain have agreed to offer real money poker via PPIPOKER.net. Employing the most advanced poker software in existence, this new poker destination aspires to meet and exceed every player’s gaming interest and desire. - January 09, 2017 - Poker Players International

ActivShot South Africa Signs with In Focus Brands for North American Expansion

ActivShot SA, the owner of the patented technology ACECam, has signed with In Focus Brands to create the team, operations and brand launch to bring their hardware-as-a-service business model to golf courses across North America. - December 31, 2016 - In Focus Brands

Mahjong by SkillGamesBoard Revamped – Play First, Everything Else Later

Casual game developer, AdoreStudio has released Mahjong by SkillGamesBoard, a tricky mahjong solitaire game, for Android devices on December 27th. The game is free and available under the Puzzle category on Google Play. - December 30, 2016 - AdoreStudio Ltd.

Nitro Nation Online Holiday 5.1 Update

This holiday season brings in a number of festive new additions to Nitro Nation Online. A wonderful flurry of snow falls while car lovers compete in drag races against friends and rivals in real-time online races, weekly events and team tournaments. - December 23, 2016 - Creative Mobile

"Dystopia: The Crimson War," World-First Launch in Philippines and Australia

"Dystopia: The Crimson War," World-First Launch in Philippines and Australia

December 19th, World-first Launch in Philippines and Australia for Android and iOS; Services planned in other regions within the year; First-ever Gameplay movie Released; Cyberpunk Sci-fi world created by former Call of Duty Concept Artist. - December 20, 2016 - BlackBeard Inc

Potenza Global Solutions Releases Super Santa Adventure Run Game

In the wake of the Christmas season, Potenza Global Solutions announces the release of its mobile game application, Super Santa Adventure Run. This newly released game comes with snowy graphics and pleasing sound effects. - December 18, 2016 - Potenza Global Solutions

Viewers Take Control of Live Streams with StreamQuest.com

Viewers Take Control of Live Streams with StreamQuest.com

StreamQuest launches its platform. The first service allowing viewers of live streams (Twitch, YouTube Gaming, Facebook, etc.) to participate to the shows. - December 15, 2016 - StreamQuest

Tactically Soaked in First Gameplay Trailer of Battle Splash

Dranya Studio, an independent video game development group from Hanoi, Vietnam, is releasing the first gameplay trailer of Battle Splash, a third-person shooter filled with actions and water splashes. Alongside with the trailer, the game has splashed into Steam Greenlight as a preparation for subsequent Early Access release. - December 15, 2016 - Dranya Studio

MoGi Group Announces New Initiative for Indie Developers

MoGi Group is delighted to announce a brand new initiative for indie developers in the gaming industry. The award-winning gaming services company will provide localization to smaller companies releasing their first or second titles to the market at a special discounted rate. The initiative is... - December 13, 2016 - MoGi Group

Legends of Callasia Makes Its Way to the Google Play Store

Boomzap’s multiplayer strategy game is now available for Android tablets, and a free-for-all tournament launches on all platforms. - December 10, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment

Bankrupted Publisher Bulkypix Returned "Orborun" to Its Developer

Bankrupted publisher Bulkypix returned 3D action skill run-and-roll game “Orborun” to its developer - Tiny Lab Productions. - December 09, 2016 - Tiny Lab Productions

Veteran Game Makers and Fans Talk on the Phone with Callvention

New Start-Up Enables 1-On-1 Phone Calls with Developers, Bringing Fans Closer to Their Favorite Video Games - December 08, 2016 - Callvention, Inc.

Trainz 15th Anniversary Celebration - Latest Product Release

Trainz 15th Anniversary Celebration - Latest Product Release

To commemorate 15 years since the first release of Trainz in December 2001, N3V Games today announced the launch of their latest edition of the Trainz franchise, Trainz Model Railroad 2017 (TMR17). They also announced a 15 day long, "15th Anniversary Celebration" which provides a range of rewards to existing customers and offers new customers the opportunity to pick up the entire back catalog of games released since 2001. - December 05, 2016 - N3V Games

SoulGame Launches New Style Mobile Game

SoulGame Ltd. releases another innovative mobile game and new style of game play to the global mobile app market. - December 05, 2016 - SoulGame

Free Japanese 3D RPG Released: Created with Programming-Free RPG Creation Software - Explore the Authentic Japanese RPG and Enjoy the Excitement of Creating Your Own Game

The free 3D RPG "The Story of Grand Boom Kingdom" developed by a professional Japanese video game script writer exclusively using Smile Game Builder, a now-on-sale role-playing game creation software for Windows was released. - December 03, 2016 - SmileBoom Co. Ltd.

VR Store Becomes the Second App Which Offers Daydream VR Apps

All VR contents are available at one place, "VR Store" which provides cardboard apps, Daydream VR apps and 3D/360° videos. - December 01, 2016 - Virtual Vizor®

EMP Releases Crazy One - a Unique and Challenging Uno Variation

Shanghai EMP releases Crazy One, a competitive social card game similar to the classic Uno game. - December 01, 2016 - Shanghai EMP Network Co., Ltd.

Filipino Game Studio, Skillshot Labs Today Announced That Their Flagship Otomoe Game, "Notice Me Senpai!" is Very Close to Reaching a Milestone of One Million Downloads

"Notice Me Senpai!" a mobile game made by Filipino game studio, Skillshot Labs is almost at a total of One Million Organic Downloads for Android and iOS platforms. First released in December of 2015, the mobile game quickly gained a following and was featured in various Game and Pop Culture Websites such as Tokyo Otaku Mode, IGN, and Siliconera. Head on over to the “Notice Me Senpai!” facebook page for more game news and updates: http://facebook.com/NoticeMeSenpaiSSL - November 24, 2016 - Skillshot Labs

Sac Gamers Expo is Back for Its Second Year

Video Game Expo in Sacramento, California. - November 23, 2016 - Sac Gamers Expo

3 Rivers Workforce Investment Board and Simcoach Games Launch Video Game to Connect Job Seekers with Opportunity in Tech-Related Fields

Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (3RWIB) and Simcoach Games proudly announce the Booeys: A Ghost's Code, a video game aimed to expose and connect people to potential careers in technology-related fields. - November 23, 2016 - Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board

China Online Gaming Market Expected to Reach a Mark of US$ 50 Billion by 2020

China Online Gaming Market & Users (Mobile, PC Online Client Games, Web) Analysis & Forecasts 2011-2020. China Online Gaming Market is forecasted to reach around US$ 50 Billion by the end of year 2020. China Online Gaming Market is largest market globally and it’s even bigger than United States of America and Japan. By the end of year 2020, China Online Gaming Users is forecasted to be more than 500 Million Users. - November 20, 2016 - Market Research Hub

Skiplit Releases Update on iOS App Store Bringing an Entirely Re-Designed Level Screen

Skiplit today released an update to their free iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch app, bringing an entirely re-designed level screen to the free, simple, and addictive puzzle game. This update includes an all-new way of unlocking levels, as well. Levels are now broken up into groups for easier access,... - November 18, 2016 - Skiplit

Space-Based STEM Game Wins Good Housekeeping 2016 Award

Space-Based STEM Game Wins Good Housekeeping 2016 Award

Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc. Wins Good Housekeeping Award for Space-Based STEM Game Designed by Leader of NASA Mission. - November 17, 2016 - Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc.

Legends of Callasia Awarded Best Multiplayer Game and Best Gameplay in the 1st IMGA SEA

Boomzap Entertainment announced today that it has been awarded for Best Multiplayer Game and Excellence in Gameplay in the 1st International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia (IMGA SEA). The IMGA is the longest standing and highest regarded mobile games award program started in 2004. The IMGA... - November 13, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment

Skiplit Puzzle Game for iOS Releases App in Spanish

Skiplit, the simple yet impossible puzzle game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch today released a Spanish localization of its app. This version allows users with their default language set to Spanish to view the entire app - buttons, level instructions, and all in Spanish, expanding the demographic... - November 12, 2016 - Skiplit

Skiplit Puzzle Game to Release App in Spanish

Skiplit, the simple yet impossible puzzle game will be releasing a Spanish localization of its app in a few days. - November 10, 2016 - Skiplit

Artex Games Announces Immediate Availability the Updated Version of Fairy Mahjong

Artex Games announces immediate availability the updated version of Fairy Mahjong on Google Play. - November 10, 2016 - Artex Games

Halloween Update in Warspear Online

AIGRIND have released update 6.2 “Valdemar’s Feast” for 2D MMORPG Warspear Online. This update features a new holiday island for this period and the Horror Circus with Rides and other amenities. - November 04, 2016 - AIGRIND

Royal Wins vs The World – Game Jam Part I

Shining a positive light on innovation, young developers and skill gambling. - November 04, 2016 - Royal Wins

Award-Winning Text Adventure "Code 7" Successfully Completes Kickstarter Campaign

Goodwolf Studio’s “Code 7” managed to raise 111% of its funding goal of 15,000 Euro and additionally received the award for “Best Student Project” at the Indie Games Play 7. - November 03, 2016 - Goodwolf Studio

International Award for Gamification Nation

At the Gamification World Congress, Gamification Nation’s recent recruit, Andrzej Marczewski, won the prestigious "Contribution to the Industry" Award. The Gamification World Congress was held in Madrid, Spain, at the end of October. - November 02, 2016 - Gamification Nation

Disrupted Logic Interactive Announces the Release of Dead Corps 2

Disrupted Logic Interactive, developers of Dead Corps Zombie Outbreak, today announced the official release of the much anticipated and highly innovative Dead Corps 2; the action packed first person shooter video game that pits the player against legions of raging zombies. - November 02, 2016 - Disrupted Logic Interactive

Cookie Run: OvenBreak Launched Globally for iOS and Android on October 27, 2016

Devsisters just released a new mobile endless runner game, “Cookie Run: OvenBreak.” And it’s about to change the entire definition of the running game genre. “Cookie Run: OvenBreak” is a fusion of simple and casual Slide & Jump controls with a sweet, sweet twist. - October 29, 2016 - Devsisters

Skiplit - A Simple Yet Impossible Puzzle Game for iOS Launches on the App Store

Skiplit is a free, addicting, and simple puzzle game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch all about getting the ball into the goal. You'll soon learn that simple doesn't mean easy. To play, just swipe the ball into the goal. Bounce, skip the ball off of walls to get it where you want. Be careful, though, you only have a few skips every level. - October 27, 2016 - Skiplit

Maguss: the First Mobile Multiplayer Spell Casting Game, Featuring an Optional Magic Wand Device, is Live on Indiegogo and Already Reached the Funding Goal

Maguss: the First Mobile Multiplayer Spell Casting Game, Featuring an Optional Magic Wand Device, is Live on Indiegogo and Already Reached the Funding Goal

Maguss is a free-to-play AR fantasy mobile MMORPG in which the world is a stage and the player is the lead actor. An already funded Indiegogo project is firmly on its way to unlock the first stretch goal of advanced group play. Gamers worldwide will be able to join their friends and together raid... - October 26, 2016 - Maguss

Avera Digital Announces the Launch of New 4K UHD TV Series

Avera Digital Announces the Launch of New 4K UHD TV Series

Avera Digital has added a 4K UHD TV series to its product lineup, the Equinox series. Like the Aeria series that came before, the Equinox series combines a slim deign and high performance. It boasts a wider color spectrum, improved contrast and high picture clarity. Avera Digital has added features to make the series the ultimate UHD viewing experience. - October 25, 2016 - Catronics

[Action RPG] Heroes of Tomorrow Pre-Registration Starts Now

Heroes of Tomorrow, a cartoon action RPG from YJM games starts the global pre-registration today. The game will be available for both Android and iOS users. - October 22, 2016 - YJM Games

New Cares in Wedding Salon 2 on iOS and Android

Sugar Games announces the release of Wedding Salon 2 on iOS and Android platforms. The game in the time-management genre is a successful mix of challenging and diverse gameplay, romantic and charming atmosphere and a captivating plot. - October 17, 2016 - Sugar Games

StyleCon & NFL Juniors Launch Escape Room

Just in time for football season, StyleCon + NFL Juniors gets on the playing field with the hottest new experiential entertainment, an Escape Room, at StyleCon on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Orange County, California. - October 16, 2016 - StyleCon

VR Developer Fire-Point Interactive Inc. Opens in Vancouver

A new entrant to the Virtual Reality development industry, Fire-Point Interactive Inc., just opened its office in Vancouver, BC and hosted an opening ceremony in Gastown. - October 15, 2016 - Fire-Point Interactive Inc.

Nitro Nation Online 5.0 Release on iOS and Android

Racers arrive to the Salt Flats for an Addictive Mobile Racing Experience in the Latest Nitro Nation Online Update from Creative Mobile. - October 15, 2016 - Creative Mobile

Text-Based Hacking Adventure "Code 7" Nominated for Unity Award 2016

The text-based hacking adventure "Code 7" by German developer Goodwolf Studio has been nominated for the Unity Award 2016 as Best Student Project. The game will be showcased at the Unite '16, Indie Games Play and AdventureX. - October 15, 2016 - Goodwolf Studio

Tiny Lab Productions Game Fun Kid Racing Hit 10M Downloads

Tiny Lab Productions, a publisher and developer of casual and free-to-play mobile games for kids and toddlers, is excited to announce that one of the very first company's mobile games - Fun Kid Racing just hit 10 million game downloads on Google Play Store alone. To celebrate this, Tiny Lab... - October 10, 2016 - Tiny Lab Productions

Legends of Callasia Nominated in the 1st International Mobile Gaming Awards Southeast Asia (IMGA SEA)

Fans Can Vote Online to Help Legends of Callasia win the People’s Choice Award at http://sea.imgawards.com/winners-nominees/1st-imga-southeastasia/ - October 08, 2016 - Boomzap Entertainment

SoulGame Ltd. Revs Up Production, Releasing Its Third Mobile Game in Under Two Months

SoulGame Ltd. revs up production, releasing its third mobile game in under two months. - October 08, 2016 - SoulGame

"Power of Relics" is a New Update to Warspear Online

AIGRIND released a major update for a cross-platform MMORPG Warspear Online. - October 08, 2016 - AIGRIND

Audio Only Video Game Arrives on Steam Greenlight - "Dark Passenger"

Many games are doing little to innovate, "1-UPing" others with graphical improvements. An underdog comes forward with a new idea that forces devs to rethink. - October 01, 2016 - Idea Cabin

Mamma Mia Movie Star Wins Award for Action Short

Mamma Mia Movie Star Wins Award for Action Short

Philip Michael is gaining very strong credibility both as an action Star and Fight Coordinator. With his first self action/stunt coordination where he also plays the outstanding superstar, he is making incredible leaps in the industry. This release is just one indication as he wins Best African American for Control. Written and directed by N.G. Bristow. - September 28, 2016 - Philip Michael

Next-Gen Text Adventure "Code 7" Now on Kickstarter

Developer Goodwolf Studio aims to raise 15.000€ to fund fully-voiced text adventure "Code 7." - September 28, 2016 - Goodwolf Studio

The Bead Game Box is Changing the World of Gaming

An all-in-one board game solution with 108+ of the best board games holds the world's largest collection of traditional board games and board game variations, and is accompanied by an app. - September 28, 2016 - Adepts Creative Industries

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