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New Details Revealed for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Exo Zombies With Action-Packed Trailer

Activision has announced that gamers can now head over to Sledgehammer's blog for more information about Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Exo Zombies mode. Players will be able to test out the new mode in early 2015 as part of the Havoc DLC with new multiplayer content, bonus weapons and much more. Sledgehammer Games and Activision are finally giving gamers a taste of the zombie apocalypse combined with exo abilities with this new trailer! Read on to learn more.

Activision Reveals New Details for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare With Infographic

Activision has announced the release of a new infographic for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare which gives fans some exciting facts about the game. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is now available for next and current-gen consoles. 

uCool Reveals Thanksgiving Events For Heroes Charge

uCool has announced the long holiday plan for Heroes Charge which will start with an epic set of events on November 27th and continue through the weekend. Gamers will be able to collect valuable rewards, check out new features and much more. Read on. From the Press Release As the turkey roasts in the oven and marshmallows melt into pumpkin pies, Menlo Park indie publisher uCool is inviting fans of its hit free-to-play mobile MOBA RPG CCG, Heroes Charge to drop in on its Facebook wall for a Thanksgiving Blitz throughout the long holiday weekend where devs will be sharing winning card strategies, giving out valuable rewards, and providing deep dives on November's thrilling new heroes, guild raid chapters, and fan-requested features. The action-packed events calendar includes: Feast with Heroes : Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, get to know November's colorful new heroes: Prime the Rifleman, a sharp shooting soldier with a wicked laser cannon as his limit break; Tus...

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Now Available

Lucid Games has announced that Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is now available for PS4, PS3 and PC. Gamers will be able to download the game for the Xbox One on November 26th. Ready to learn more? Read on to learn more about Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions! From the Press Release Today marks the newest addition to the Sierra™ library of games with the release of Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions. This frenetic arcade shooter from developer Lucid Games is the latest installment in the Geometry Wars franchise. The new game advances the series to unexplored frontiers, bringing its retro-inspired action and energy to more platforms than ever before with an added twist to its classic gameplay – 3D grids! “Geometry Wars is a part of our DNA,” said Craig Howard, Co-founder of Lucid Games. “Several of us here worked on prior games in the series, and we’ve had ideas kicking around in our heads for where it could go next. Partnering with Sierra to bring those visions to life has been an amazing exper...

EverQuest II Receives Altar of Malice Expansion

Sony Online Entertainment has announced the release of Altar of Malice which marks the 11th expansion for EverQuest II . Sony Online Entertainment LLC today released the 11th expansion for EverQuest II (EQII), Altar of Malice. Announced at SOE Live earlier this year, the expansion coincides with the 10th anniversary of the renowned massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Altar of Malice brings players a bevy of new content to explore, including new Overlands, 14 Heroics, six Advanced Solos, two Contested, six Raids, four new Avatars, and an increase in Level Cap to 100. STORYLINE: Norrath enters a new age, one darkened by the cold war between Freeport and Qeynos. The end of the last age cost them both dearly and neither can risk making the first move...yet. Outside powers can help them rebuild, like the Far Seas Trading Company, but lately its ports have run mysteriously silent. Emissaries sent from the cities have gone missing and any scout sent to investigate does not re...

Celebrate Thanksgiving With Duck Game Now Available On OUYA

Landon Podbielski has revealed that DUCK GAME has received a brand-new update just in time for Thanksgiving on OUYA. Read on. Birds of a feather may flock together, but some prefer to fight alone: by popular demand, single-player mode is now available in the popular OUYA exclusive, DUCK GAME. Developer Landon Podbielski today released an entirely free update that rehauls the title’s frenetic mano-a-mano gameplay, updates its physics engine, and provides a slew of fair and fowl new content. DUCK GAME’s update includes a single-player mode with 15 brand new challenges and 13 exclusive unlocks, including new hats and gameplay modifiers. The update also revamped the game’s physics engine: with every kill, the bodies of the fallen will now ragdoll magnificently, their weapons spinning from their limp, lifeless wingtips. Podbielski also added several new multiplayer levels and a new feather-raising weapon: the chainsaw. Or push the game to your OUYA now: https://www.ouya.tv/game/DUCK-G...

Penguins of Madagascar: The Game Now Available For 3DS, Wii and Wii U

Little Orbit has announced that Penguins of Madagascar: The Game is now available for Nintendo 3DS, Wii and Wii U. Players will be able to follow the adventures of Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private in a new story were they pursue their beloved Cheezy Dibbles. Read on. From the Press Release The Penguins of Madagascarhave returned to theatres AND a brand new video game! Worldwide video game publisher, Little Orbit, announced the release of Penguins of Madagascar, the video game based on the upcoming film “Penguins of Madagascar” from DreamWorks Animation (in theaters November 26th). The game is now available on Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™ and Wii U™ and follows the adventures of Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private in the pursuit of their beloved Cheezy Dibbles. About Penguins of Madagascar the video game Players will join their favorite elite spy team of penguins in a hunt for their precious Cheezy Dibbles, but along the way they stumble upon a nefarious plot from the evil octopus, Da...

Haunted House: Cryptic Graves Now Available On Steam

Atari has revealed that Haunted House: Cryptic Graves is now available for PC via Steam for $19.99. In the new release, gamers will be able to use supernatural powers to purge spirits and monsters in a haunted estate. Are you ready to learn more? Read on. From the Press Release Atari®, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced that Haunted House: Cryptic Graves™ is now available for download on Steam. Inspired by the original 1982 classic Atari hit Haunted House®, known as one of the industry’s first survival horror games, Haunted House: Cryptic Graves is a re-imagined version offering players a first-person, adventure-horror experience. Filled with cryptic puzzles, supernatural entities, and paranormal activity, Haunted House: Cryptic Graves is available for download on Steam for $19.99 ( http://store.steampowered.com/app/314850 ). For a glimpse of what mysteries lie ahead, watch the gameplay trailer at www.hauntedhous...

Monopoly Family Fun Pack Now Available For Xbox One and PS4

Hasbro and Ubisoft have revealed that games can now get the Monopoly Family Fun Pack for Xbox One and PS4. Read on. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Ubisoft® announced that the MONOPOLY Family Fun Pack bundle featuring the MONOPOLY Plus, My MONOPOLY and MONOPOLY Deal console games, is now available to purchase worldwide on the Xbox One video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The bundle is available digitally and at retailers for $29.99. MONOPOLY Plus, based on the famous MONOPOLY board game, is also available as a standalone download on Xbox Live for the Xbox One for $14.99. The MONOPOLY Plus console game brings the classic board game to new heights with a colorful 3D-animated board that comes alive and evolves as you play. The MONOPOLY Plus game gives groups of up to 6 players the opportunity to choose their own adventure and tailor each game to their specific playing style. Players can customize their gameplay expe...

Torchlight and Torchlight II Now Available On Arc

Perfect World Entertainment has revealed that Torchlight and Torchlight II is now available on Arc. Gamers can now download the original for free and the sequel at 75% discount until November 30th. Are you ready to learn more? Read on to see what awaits in the new releases just in time for the holidays! From the Press Release Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of widely-acclaimed free-to-play MMORPGs, announced the availability of Torchlight™ and Torchlight II™ on Arc – the platform for publishing and accessing high-quality free online games. To celebrate the Torchlight series’ arrival on Arc, players can download Torchlight for free and Torchlight II for $5.00 – 75 percent off the regular price of $19.99 – until November 30, 2014. Torchlight and Torchlight II are the latest additions to a list of games available on Arc, including APB: Reloaded, the first third-party game released on the platform. With a single universal login, the Arc Client gives players...

World of Speed Gets New Trailer Showing Off The Ford Mustang GT and Chevrolet Camaro SS

Slightly Mad Studios and My.com have announced the release of a new video for World of Speed . The trailer shows off the Ford Mustang GT and Chevrolet Camaro SS in the game. Read on. Slightly Mad Studios and My.com have released a new trailer today that pits two iconic muscle cars, the Ford Mustang GT and Chevrolet Camaro SS, against each other in the massively online racing game, World of Speed. The modern day Mustang and Camaro continue their historic rivalry with a race through the streets of San Francisco, complete with ninety degree turns, twisting hills and bridge straightaways that push both cars to their limits. Players that want to jump into the passenger seat of the Mustang GT or Camaro SS early can join the upcoming World of Speed closed beta via: http://wos.my.com/

Daedalic Entertainment Publishing Mimimi Productions Next Project

Daedalic Entertainment has announced that it will be publishing Mimimi Productions' next project. The Munich-based independent developer is known for its games like The Last Tinker: City of Colors . Ready to learn more? Read on to see what all gamers can expect from the new partnership. From the Press Release Daedalic Entertainment will publish the next project of Munich-based independent developer Mimimi Productions, both companies announced today. Mimimi Productions is best known for its award-winning multi-platform title, The Last Tinker: City of Colors, released to critical acclaim in early 2014. The new project from Mimimi Productions and Daedalic Entertainment will be a real-time tactical stealth game, and is scheduled to be published in 2016 for the Xbox One™, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Mac and Linux. “Mimimi is without a doubt one of Germany’s best up-and-coming studios. T...

Sneak Peak: Kalimba (Video Game Preview)

BioGamer Girl recently had the opportunity to get a sneak peak at Press Play's upcoming title, Kalimba , for the Xbox One. In this exclusive peak at the game, we got to try out the first eight levels of single-player mode and the first five of the co-op levels. When the game releases, fans will be able to venture across 24 single player and 10 co-op levels. Read on to see what we thought! The Kalimba start screen gave us the first taste of the game's bright colors and rhythmic soundtrack. Our spiritual journey started out with an introduction from Hoebear the Metabear who tells us a little about the backstory for the game. The basic rundown is that a shaman woman was tasked with watching over a tall totem pole on Kalimba island. The trixelated characters lived in perfect harmony until the arrival of a dark shaman who scattered the good shaman's totems all over the island. Now the player must help regain the totem pieces for the Kalimbis to once again restore harmony. End...

Skyforge Shows Off Berserker Class With New Trailer

Obsidian Entertainment introduces players to a new class in Skyforge with Berserker trailer. Read on. Obsidian Entertainment has revealed the ruthless Berserker class in Skyforge with a brutal new trailer. Wielding a two-handed chainsword (a combination of a sword and chainsaw), the Berserker is fearless warrior that rushes headlong into the battle, carving down several enemies with each blow. The Berserker channels rage from combat to power abilities that allow him to jump massive distances to bring the fight to his opponents, and once there, he has the ability to slow, stun and knock back enemies to control the flow of battle. The Berserker is a terrifying presence on the battlefield and is the class for players that enjoy up-close-and-personal battles and carnage. To learn more, visit the official Skyforge website.

Ultimate Robot Fighting Coming To Mobile Devices On December 18

Reliance Games has announced that Ultimate Robot Fighting will be available for Android and iOS devices next month. The game will allow players to take control of 45 deadly machines, nearly 250 challenges and much more. Are you ready for Ultimate Robot Fighting on your mobile devices? Read on. From the Press Release Reliance Games, the global mobile publishing and development company, today introduced a new breed of action game with the reveal of Ultimate Robot Fighting, a single-player, 3v3-style tag-team brawler coming to iOS and Android platforms next month. Set in a future where sentient AIs have muscled out human controllers from competition in the world’s most popular sport, robotic arena combat, Ultimate Robot Fighting gives players the power to end their dominance. 45 of the deadliest battle machines are available to command, each built for all-out mechanized fisticuffs across dozens of distinctive fighting styles. Intuitive gesture controls bring a natural, easy feel to e...

Activision Reveals Winterfest Lob-Star and Details for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Activision has announced that a special character will be joining Skylanders Trap Team on December 7th with Winterfest Lob-Star . On top of this exciting news, fans will be able to see Eruptor in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release It's officially the holiday season in the world of Skylands! To celebrate, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is spreading cheer by debuting a special holiday Skylanders® Trap Team character, Winterfest Lob-Star, on December 7 to Portal Masters in North America. Also, Skylanders® players in North America can get their hands on the fourth Eon's Elite character, Whirlwind, another fan-favorite character that made her debut in Skylanders® Spyro's Adventure. Winterfest Lob-Star and Eon's Elite Whirlwind are examples of a variety of Skylanders-themed holiday offerings perfect for Skylanders fans looking for the best stock...

Warface Introduces Players To New Co-op Setting Operation Cold Peak

Crytek has announced that Warface has received a new co-op setting entitled Operation Cold Peak which will take players to their limit on Siberia's Altai Mountains. Are you ready to start your adventure in Warface's Operation Cold Peak ? Read on. From the Press Release Brace yourself for winter warfare in a brand new Siberian setting coming soon to Crytek's free online shooter, Warface. The stunning new Co-op setting, Operation Cold Peak, will test experienced players to their limits as they target a secluded stronghold located high in Siberia's Altai Mountains. Teamwork will be key as players bid to crack Blackwood's icy grip and advance through three separate stages on their ascent. Along the way, they'll have to brave the elements as well as enemy fire, and stay on track when blizzards suddenly strike up to change the state of play. Adding to the challenges that await in Siberia, the three new maps that make up the setting are populated by enemies wi...

The Shadow Sun Now Available For Android Devices

Ossian Studios has announced that The Shadow Sun is now available for Android devices. The game features a deep, single-player experience with over 10 hours of gameplay. Are you ready to learn more and start your adventure? Read on. From the Press Release Ossian Studios Inc., founded by former BioWare producer and developer of top-quality role-playing games (RPGs), announced today that The Shadow Sun is available now on Android devices. With polished gameplay and a new camera system, The Shadow Sun offers a deep, single-player role-playing experience with more than 10 hours of gameplay through a gripping, dark fantasy story and intense visceral combat against the many wicked creatures of Shar. “We listened to our players and made tweaks to the gameplay and camera in The Shadow Sun to bring a truly great adventure to Android devices,” said Alan Miranda, CEO of Ossian Studios. “It’s a great coincidence that my friends and past colleagues at BioWare have just launched Dragon Age Inqu...

Exclusive Interview: Semi Anthony Discusses The Butchers, Modern Family and More

There are many sides to actor and producer Semi Anthony – just this month alone he’s played it for laughs on TV hit Modern Family , and now he’s embodying a contemporary serial killer in the horror release The Butchers . We spoke to the versatile thesp and movie-maker about his latest gigs. BGG After Dark: Semi, have you found your role on Modern Family has opened more doors for you? Semi Anthony: Yes it has. I feel honored and thankful for the opportunities that have continued to come my way.  BGG After Dark: And how was the experience of working on the show? Did you get along well with the cast? Semi Anthony: I know this might sound cheesy but it was breathtaking. The cast and crew were so nice and very professional. Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen welcomed me right away which made the experience even more enjoyable.  BGG After Dark: Why do you think Modern Family has been as popular as it has been? Semi Anthony: I think the writers know how to keep the audience laug...

Exclusive Interview: Shahin Sean Solimon Talks Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage

Set sail for a popcorn matinee throwback when Shahin Sean Solimon takes the high seas for Sinbad : The Fifth Voyage , on VOD this December! Read on to check out our new interview to celebrate the upcoming release. BGG After Dark: Hi Shahin, what a lovely name – can you tell me what it means? Shahin Sean Solimon: Why thank you! Yes, it’s an ancient Farsi word, it means “Falcon”. My mother had a dream when she was pregnant with me at nine months. In this dream, a giant Falcon dropped a book in front of her feet. She opens the book, in the middle there was a message saying to name her unborn son “Shahin”. She still loves telling people this story, even to this day. It’s always fun to hear for me, being a fan of fantasy movies. BGG After Dark: Where did you grow up? How did wind up in Hollywood? Shahin Sean Solimon: I grew up in Tampa, FL. For a few years I lived with an adopted American family (George, and Patsy Daugherty and their Daughter Marry). They took care of me, and raised ...

V-Moda XS Headphones (Accessories Review)

Have you been looking for the perfect set of headphones? Stumped on what to get that special loved one who seems to have everything? Well look no more with the release of the V-Moda XS Headphones this holiday season! Read on. The problem with most headphones are their bulky and over-sized appearance, but V-Moda XS Headphones fit comfortably over the ears with their new, smaller design. These stylish headphones not only look great but fit snugly over your ears like no other set of headphones out there. The product's cliqfold hinge allows the V-Moda XS Headphones to be folded down to fit into a small case for easy on the go use. The on-ear design allows the headset to sit perfectly on the head without being too tight or loose due to its steelflex headband and memory foam cushions. The V-Moda XS is definitely suited for female users due to its smaller design since it fits better on smaller framed faces. The design of the headset doesn't impact the sound quality at all ...

Interstellar: The Official Movie Novelization (Book Review)

Interstellar: The Official Movie Novelization by Grey Keyes released on November 11, 2014 from Titan Books. The book release is based on the film by Christopher Nolan which follows the journey of a group of explorers who find a wormhole that surpasses the limitations of human space travel. The stakes are high and readers must hold on for the bumpy adventure that awaits ahead. Read on to learn more. Interstellar: The Official Movie Novelization allows fans of the movie to get inside the characters heads with more emphasis on the plot and story. In the movie, fans may feel a little overwhelmed by the over-the-top movie effects and loud soundtrack which often drowns out the character's dialogue, but the book manages to explain everything in a simpler context. The complexity of Interstellar movie can be a bit much for some and the novel helps to fill in the gaps and make it a more enjoyable experience. Interstellar starts out with the Earth reaching its ending days with crops fail...

Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom (Video Game Review)

Little Orbit has released Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom for Steam, Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360 and PS3. The game features great voice-overs from Jeremy Shada (Finn) and John DiMaggio (Jake) with our adventurers taking off across a mysterious unexplored region in the Land of Ooo. Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom is a modern-day, Zelda-like adventure that is perfect for young gamers to enjoy that is full of hidden secrets with new characters and creatures. Read on. After battling a few monsters and solving some simple puzzles under the castle of the Nameless Kingdom players come across Pillowmint Butler who explains the situation at hand. The Kingdom was created by three kind and benevolent sisters: Lullaby Princess, Slumber Princess, and Nightmare Princess. The coronation ceremony to choose a leader to guide the kingdom starts tomorrow but all three princesses have disappeared. It is up to Finn and Jake to find the princesses for one of them t...

New Details Revealed For Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series With Gearbox Interview Video

Telltale Games has announced the release of a brand-new video interview for Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series that speaks with some of the crew at Gearbox Software. Players will get a glimpse into the unforgiving world of Pandora in an epic set of events that took place in Borderlands 2 . Read on. From the Press Release Today we would like to share an all-new interview with our friends at Gearbox Software about our upcoming episodic game series, Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series. The video features some exclusive new footage from the game, as well as interviews with Borderlands Creator and Franchise Director, Matthew Armstrong, Borderlands 2 writer Anthony Burch, producer James Lopez, and Gearbox Software CEO & President, Randy Pitchford. The season will feature Troy Baker as Rhys, Laura Bailey as Fiona, Chris Hardwick as Vaughn, Erin Yvette as Sasha, Patrick Warburton as Vasquez, Nolan North as August and Dameon Clarke as Handsome ...

The Infinite Loop Comic Mini-Series Releasing From IDW In April 2015

IDW Publishing has announced that The Infinite Loop will release in April 2015 in a 6-issue miniseries for comic fans everywhere. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release In anticipation of Paris Comics Expo this weekend, IDW Publishing is pleased to announce they will be bringing to print The Infinite Loop, the wildly successful Kickstarter-run project, as a 6-issue miniseries starting in April 2015. The Infinite Loop is a science-fiction series that asks the age-old question, “What would you risk for a chance at true love?” Meet Teddy, a young woman who lives in a faraway future where time traveling is a common practice and her job is to maintain the status quo by correcting time paradoxes. But when she meets Ano, “a time paradox” and the girl of her dreams, Teddy must decide between fixing the time stream or the love of her life, both of which have unique consequences. The Infinite Loop began earlier this year as a wildly successful crowdfunded project created by the team of w...

Pizza Hut Revamps Menu and Invites Digital Stars To Create Their Own Pizza

Pizza Hut has teamed up with Fullscreen and several digital creators to create signature pizzas as part of their revamped menu. Read on to learn more. Pizza Hut has teamed with Fullscreen and three top digital creators, Andrea Russett (1.8M YouTube subscribers), Jack & Jack (4.7M Vine followers) and Rooster Teeth (7.9M YouTube subscribers), to create signature pizzas as part of the restaurant’s newly revamped menu. Featuring a ton of new ingredients, flavors, and toppings, the digital stars’ pizzas are available exclusively on PizzaHut.com/deals as of today. Andrea, Jack & Jack, and Rooster Teeth each created videos of their pizza-making adventures. Jack & Jack make their debut in the kitchen, and the culinary creations will continue to roll out over the next few weeks: Jack & Jack Join Jack & Jack in the LA Pizza Hut Kitchen as they try some of the company’s newest pizzas: The Cherry Pepper Bombshell, The Sweet Sriracha Dynamite and The Buffalo State of Mind befor...

Mordheim: City of the Damned Now Available

Focus Home Interactive has announced that Mordheim: City of the Damned is now available. Read on. Mordheim: City of the Damned, Rogue Factor's turn-based tactical-RPG adaptation of Games Workshop's tabletop game Mordheim set in the Warhammer world, is now available ! And as good news never comes alone, as a thank you for helping us make the best videogame adaptation of Mordheim, players who participate in the Early Access are granted a 20% discount. They are able to help directly by discussing with the developers and sending their feedback through the SteamHub and the official forum. The Warbands currently available are: the Human Mercenaries from the Empire, and the Skaven from Clan Eshin. Your warmongering will take place on two procedural maps with randomized elements, and two unique maps, in the classic deathmatch mode. New players need not worry, as basics will be taught through four tutorials introducing them to the game! Content will be rolled out incrementally o...