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Get Exclusive Content With The Nosgoth Founder Packs With 10% Discount Until April 2

Square Enix has announced the release of the new Nosgoth Founder Packs for Nosgoth ( read preview ) which is currently in Closed Beta. The Nosgoth Founder Packs will allow players to access exclusive content alongside advanced classes and much more. Get the packs before April 2nd and receive a 10% discount! Read on to learn more. From the Press Release Square Enix is thrilled to announce Nosgoth Founder Packs are now available for the ongoing Closed Beta phase of Nosgoth, the ultimate battle for survival in a war between Humans and Vampires. Designed to offer players a multitude of options as to how they first enter Nosgoth and give access to exclusive content such as character and weapon skins, early access to advanced classes, plus bundles of extras such as friend invites and boosters, all Founder Packs of course include immediate access to the closed beta. An early bird promotion offering 10% discount on a number of the packs will run until Wednesday 2nd April (04:00 PDT / 07...

New Gameplay Trailer Arrives For Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation DLC

Activision has announced the release of a new action-packed gameplay trailer for the newest Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC pack. Devastation is set to release on Xbox Live on April 3rd followed by other platforms. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release We have a new gameplay trailer for the second Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC Pack, Devastation. Devastation brings four small to medium-sized Multiplayer maps: Ruins, Behemoth, Collision, and Unearthed -- which is a re-imagined version of Dome, the fan-favorite map from Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3. Devastation also includes the "Ripper," a brand new tactical 2-in-1 weapon with the unique ability to switch from SMG to AR and back on the fly, in the middle of combat. The Extinction saga picks up with Episode 2: Mayday. Following the events of Nightfall, players board an abandoned research vessel, in search of answers. Players will face two new alien foes - Seeders, and the 100ft tall "Kraken." This exciting new ch...

Age of Wonders 3 Now Available

Triumph Studios has announced that Age of Wonders 3 is now available for $39.99 for PC. The game will allow players to explore a fantasy world while gathering legendary heroes. Read on to learn more about the RPG, its 3D graphics and massive world to explore. From the Press Release Triumph Studios, the team behind the successful Overlord and Age of Wonders series, announced today that Age of Wonders 3 is now available on Steam, GoG and retail in select territories with a recommended price of $39.99 (local prices may vary) The third Age of Wonders title revives the classic fantasy strategy gameplay of the original, where kings, queens, and dark lords battle for the spoils of an ancient paradise. This iteration adds RPG-inspired classes and specialization, letting rulers craft empires of their own design and craft their own unique strategies and play styles. "After 39 months of hard work, we're finally letting our baby out into the world. We're excited to let people f...

IndieGala Reveals Every Monday Bundle #2 For As Little As $1.89

IndieGala has announced the release of their Every Monday Bundle #2 . The collection will be available for the next 48 hours for as little as $1.89.  Players will be able to get such games as Cardinal Quest, Iesabel and more. Read on. From the Press Release Today IndieGala unleash the Every Monday Bundle #2. Customers can pay as little as $1.89 for a fabulous collection of games in the first 24 hours and $2.99 after and it's available now! The IndieGala Every Monday Bundle runs for one week, offering customers the very best in indie gaming. This week sees Cardinal Quest, Iesabel, Sparkle 2 Evo, Dark Shadows - Army of Evil and Aerena - Clash of the Champions available at an all time low price, for an incredibly limited time. About the games: $1.89 minimum Cardinal Quest - Cardinal Quest is an arcade-style dungeon-crawler inspired by 1980s classics such as Gauntlet, Red-Box D&D and Golden Axe: Choose your champion and begin your quest to slay the Evil Minotaur! Iesabel...

300: Rise of an Empire: The Art of the Film (Book Review)

The original 300 film released back in 2007, and it quickly became an all-time classic movie known for its great speeches, such as one about "madness" early on in the film, but it was also known for its fantastic aesthetic approach to the film, its characters and world. Now, 300: Rise of an Empire has exploded into theaters with an all new storyline and the same great artistic design that made the original film so iconic. 300: Rise of an Empire: The Art of the Film is a new release from Titan Books that allows fans to learn even more about the new movie and how director Noam Murro and writers Zack Snyder and Bernie Goldmann helped to create the memorable battles at sea in the newly released film. 300: Rise of an Empire sees the return of many characters from the original including the Persian leader Xerxes, but the battles in the film will take the Greeks to war at sea, as the armies led by general Themistokles clash against Xerxes' armada. 300: Rise of an Empire see...

The Art of Thief (Book Review)

The Art of Thief is a new publication from Titan Books that takes a look at some of highly detailed environments and characters that make up the dreary world in the new Square Enix release Thief . We noted that Thief was an excellent looking game on both next generation consoles and high end PC rigs in our recent review of the game, but with The Art of Thief , players can get a glimpse of the game in its highest quality without the need to worry about how many frames per second the game is currently running at. The Thief series has come a long way from its initial introduction to PC gamers back in 1998, and the game is one that fans will likely want to pick up and try for themselves soon, if they haven't already. The Art of Thief features over 190 pages of content featuring many pieces of concept art, character development charts and more, so that fans can see just how the developers at Eidos Montreal brought the world of Thief to life for the new generation of gaming. Th...

The Art of Castlevania Lords of Shadow (Book Review)

The Art of Castlevania Lords of Shadow released last month to coincide with the launch of Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. The new game is the third and final release in the series from developer MercurySteam, and fans were in for a surprise in the new game that allowed fans to play as Dracula for the first time ever and experience a Castlevania game from the opposite perspective of other releases for the franchise. With The Art of Castlevania Lords of Shadow , Titan Books is offering fans a chance to relive and take a close look at some of the iconic locations, characters and enemies that made up the worlds of the entire Castlevania Lords of Shadow trilogy with some never before seen footage and bonus commentary from the development team behind the game. The new book is a good read for casual fans of the Castlevania and an easy purchase for gamers that can't get enough of the MercurySteam series. The Art of Castlevania Lords of Shadow cov...

Noah: The Official Movie Novelization (Book Review)

Noah is a new film starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connolly, Ray Winstone, Emma Watson and Anthony Hopkins in theaters now. The film has stirred up its share of controversy with a storyline and film based loosely on the Noah's Ark tale from the Bible. With Titan Books new release of Noah: The Official Movie Novelization , fans can learn more about the film before heading to theaters to watch it with friends and family. The novelization comes from author Mark Morris and follows closely to the screenplay and full length film, though there are some noticeable differences between the different works. Noah: The Official Movie Novelization lasts for a little over 300 pages, but it's an exciting read that can be purchased for less than the price of a movie ticket depending on where you live, and it's worth reading even if you've already seen the film and enjoyed it. Most everyone knows the biblical tale of Noah and his ark. An aged man must gather his family and two of eve...

Noah: Ila's Story (Book Review)

Titan Books recently announced two new books based on the major motion picture film Noah . Noah: The Official Movie Novelization follows closely to the storyline of the film, while the second book, Noah: Ila's Story , tells the story from the perspective of the character Ila, as portrayed by Emma Watson. As we noted in our review for Noah: The Official Movie Novelization , Ila is one of the most interesting characters in the film and novel, and Noah: Ila's Story allows fans to read the same storyline but from the eyes of Ila. The book is likely intended for a young girl audience, as it features less serious topics and is a much shorter read at only about 100 pages, but it's still a pretty good story gives even more information on the narrative featured in Noah . Ila is initially taken in by Noah and his family after raiders attack her home and kill her family, leaving her badly injured in the process. Ila later falls in love with one of Noah's sons before finding hers...

Marble City Comicon Taking Place April 11-13 In Knoxville, TN

Marble City Comicon is set to take place in Knoxville, Tennessee at the Knoxville Convention Center from April 11-13, 2014. Attendees will be able to enjoy movies, a cosplay ball and contest, gaming, panel discussions and the chance to mingle with celebrity guests like RJ Haddy ( SYFY's Face Off ), Ricou Browning ( The Creature from the Black Lagoon ), Kevin Nash ( The Punisher ) and Jen & Sylvia Soska ( American Mary ). There will be plenty of things to do at Marble City Comicon for gamers with Magic the Gathering tournaments taking place all weekend long and a whole room dedicated to gaming! Other great events include a hands-on demo class with Face Off's RJ Haddy and movie premieres of Quite A Conundrum , Truth or Dare and Fat Chance . Also, bring your favorite comics and get them signed by George Perez ( The Avengers, Teen Titans ) Kevin Sharpe ( X-Men, GI JOE ), Andy Smith ( Deadpool, Batman ) and many more! Tickets are currently on sale for 3-day ($40), Satur...

Activision Reveals More About The New PSA "The Honest Truth" Alongside The Call of Duty Endowment

Activision has partnered with 72andsunny and director Amir Bar Lev to create the PSA "The Honest Truth." The Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) aids veterans in finding support groups to help them in the job market but also to raise awareness. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release After years of good faith efforts, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans still exceeds that of their non-veteran peers. The Call of Duty Endowment (CODE) helps veterans find high quality careers by supporting groups that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the value vets bring to the workplace. To raise awareness, Activision teamed up with 72andsunny and renowned documentary director Amir Bar Lev to get to the heart of the issue. Together, we created the PSA "The Honest Truth", to expose the stereotypes veterans deal with when looking for civilian employment. Real veterans joined us via Skype to share their stories, uncovering not only the stereotypes...

BFast Breakfast Shakes (Food Review)

General Mills has announced the release of their all new breakfast shake line known as BFast. The new drinks provide 8 grams of protein, 8 grams of whole grains, 3 grams of fiber and plenty of vitamins and minerals that consumers would expect from a healthy breakfast of milk and cereal and similar foods in the form of a shake that is easy to pick up and take on the go. The shakes come in the three flavors vanilla, chocolate and berry or strawberry, and all three taste great. BFast shakes are designed to give consumers an easy option for breakfast and are a great tasting and easy way to do so, but there are plenty of nutrients in each box, so the shakes can easily fit any diet and likely help people get in better shape when used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. No matter how you use BFast breakfast shakes, they're definitely a good option for people short on time or those that normally skip breakfast instead. General Mills announced the product back in 2013 with severa...

ROCCAT Siru Mousepad, Lua Mouse & Ryos MK Keyboard (Video Game Accessories Reviews)

ROCCAT is a quickly growing brand based out of Germany that is making a name for itself in the professional PC gaming industry with a highly skilled team of gamers that specialize in titles such as Minecraft and League of Legends , and the team is always equipped with some of the best gear in the business created by the ROCCAT brand. ROCCAT specializes in creating high quality gaming mouses, mousepads, keyboards and similar accessories that help optimize player performance in their favorite online game while providing comfort for lengthy gaming sessions. ROCCAT also offers plenty of style in their gaming accessories to make gamers want to purchase these products and show them off at events or at a friend's house. We were lucky enough to test out some of the products from ROCCAT's line of gaming accessories recently, and it seemed obviously clear that the company produces some of the best PC gaming accessories in the industry. Siru Mousepad: While some gamers may think...

Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Vengeance (Video Game Preview)

Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Vengeance is an upcoming release from developer and publisher Eutechnyx that is currently available on Steam in early access. The game continues the rich and interesting storyline for the Warhammer 40,000 universe with the return of some iconic characters. Players will find lane strategy gameplay in the upcoming release similar to what fans would expect to see in other noteworthy games such as the Plants vs. Zombies franchise but with characters directly inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 franchise. Some issues with the game available in the current early access build of the game keeps Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Vengeance from being one of the better games in the series, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that these issues will be addressed before the full launch of the game later in Spring 2014.     Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Vengeance features a classic matchup of space marines versus an ork faction. The two sides have very different cla...

Cut the Rope: Triple Treat (Video Game Review)

Cut the Rope: Triple Treat is the newest release from developer FUN Labs and publisher Activision. The new game combines three titles into one with the release of Cut the Rope , Cut the Rope: Experiments and Cut the Rope: Time Travel available for the first time on a Nintendo system. The new release packs an astounding amount of content that includes over 650 unique levels and more than 50 hours of gameplay. Fans of the series will already likely own one or all three games on a mobile device, and the games are available considerably cheaper from iTunes and the Google Play store, but there is a bit of additional content available only on the Nintendo 3DS release that may make the purchase on the new platform worth it for some gamers. Plus, Cut the Rope: Triple Treat offers the best way to train and prepare for Cut the Rope 2 on mobile devices! Gamers familiar with the Cut the Rope franchise will already be aware of the game's adorable protagonist named Om Nom. Players ar...

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts (Video Game Review)

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts is the newest release from developer Cauldron and publisher Activision and the first release to carry the Cabela's license in 2014. The new game is available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U and PC, so gamers have plenty of options when choosing which platform to pick up the new game on. Some players will have undoubtedly given up on the series following some lackluster releases in recent years, but Cabela's African Adventures gave fans hope for the future of the series with an interesting open world hunting game late last year, and the newest outing is even more promising than its predecessor. Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts offers fans a narrative driven campaign with multiple ways to hunt and more locations than ever before. The game is surprisingly addictive, and fans that have ever enjoyed a Cabela's release in the past will be doing themselves a favor by checking out this budget friendly new release. Ca...

The 2014 Call of Duty Championship Now Underway With Final Match On March 30

Activision, Xbox and Infinity Ward have announced that the 2014 Call of Duty Championship is now underway and will last until March 30th. Players interested in watching the final match can tune in for the live stream on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (PDT). Read on to learn more. From the Press Release Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI) and development studio Infinity Ward, in partnership with Xbox, are celebrating the talent, passion, and skill of Call of Duty®'s best eSports players with the 2014 Call of Duty® Championship, presented by Xbox. Beginning today through Sunday, March 30th in Los Angeles, 31 of the most skilled Call of Duty®: Ghosts multiplayer teams from around the world are competing head-to-head on Xbox One for the honor of being named the "Call of Duty World Champions," and their share of the tournament's $1 million total prize purse. Fans can tune-in to every thrilling, action-packed moment through l...

Unlimited Access Weekend For World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Starts Today

Wargaming has announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition unlimited access weekend starts today and ends on March 30th. Gamers will be able to play the game without the need for an Xbox Live Gold membership and allow them to experience the Map Madness campaign. Read on. From the Press Release Wargaming has partnered with Microsoft to give anyone and everyone in the Xbox Live community unlimited access to World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, no Xbox Live Gold membership required, even if Silver account holders have used up their seven day trial! Previously, access for those players was limited to a 7-day timed trial. Now, those players will be able to get back into the action, even if they have already exhausted their allotted demo time. Event Begins: Friday, March 28, 07:01 UTC (00:01 PDT / 03:01 EDT) Event Ends: Sunday, March 30, 06:59 UTC (23:59 PDT / 02:59 EDT) This new access period will give all players the chance to experience the culmination of the Map Madness campaign,...

X-Mercs: Invasion Reveals New Gameplay Footage With Action-Packed Video

Game Insight has announced the release of new gameplay footage for X-Mercs: Invasion . The game will release for the iPad in the near future and takes place in a futuristic version of Earth that has been taken over by Aliens. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release Game Insight, a world leader in free-to-play mobile and social games, is pleased to unveil the first gameplay footage for its exciting new take on turn-based strategy games: X-Mercs: Invasion. The game is currently in development for iPad and will appear on additional platforms in the near future. In X-Mercs: Invasion, players take the role of a mercenary captain on a war-torn, futuristic version of Earth that has been invaded by aliens. With the world already thrown into chaos, the battle against the extraterrestrial invaders falls to independent military corporations that must take on the alien threat, recover alien technology, and research it to discover new ways to counter the threat. The new X-Mercs: Invasi...