D3Publisher and developer Might and Delight today announced that its puzzle platformer, Pid, is now available on Xbox Live Arcade, as well as Steam, Rain Digital Games, and GOG for $9.99 (800 MS Points).
Nordic Games today announced that Painkiller Hell & Damnation is now available for PC. For those who have pre-ordered the game or purchased during Halloween and activate their Steam code before 5pm GMT on November 1st, there will also be an extra-special reward: the goresome free DLC pack. This exclusive pack will provide a unique Halloween-themed map that will contain a number of Halloween-inspired rewards, enemies, weapons and an additional achievement.
With Halloween upon us, Rising Star Games has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming horror action game, Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut. Set to release in March 2013 exclusively for PlayStation 3, Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut features enhancements to the original game, including a new scenario from the game’s director, HD graphics, a reworked control system for combat and DLC to expand the mystery beyond the original plot.
Rockstar Games today announced that Grand Theft Auto V is expected to launch during Spring 2013 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Beginning November 5th, Grand Theft Auto V will be available for pre-order in stores nationwide.
Cherrypop Games and Mastertronic today announced the launch of Pool Nation on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.
In the latest DLC for the strategy/RPG, Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion, Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studios pose the question – what would have happened if the Aztecs invaded 13th Century Europe?
It will be survival of the fittest to survive the onslaught of the menacing Mesoamerican warriors, bringing with them exotic and deadly diseases, and an appetite for destruction. Crusader Kings II: Sunset Invasion arrives November 15th on all major digital download portals for $4.99.
Using NBA 2K13 as its crystal ball, 2K Sports simulated the entire 2012-2013 season predicting the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship over the Miami Heat.
NIS America today announced that Clan of Champions is now available for download on Steam. The PlayStation Network version is set for release at a later date. Clan of Champions is a multiplayer action game set in a violent medieval fantasy world, and is developed by Acquire, best known for the Tenchu series.
Square Enix today announced Nightmare in North Point, the horror-themed DLC for Sleeping Dogs, is available now on PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Marketplace and Steam for $4.99 (400 MS Points).
Nightmare In North Point throws Sleeping Dogs’ star Wei Shen into a world of Hong Kong horror. The ghosts of triads past rise from Hell, bent on taking over the city and installing ‘Smiley Cat’ as the new Dragon Head. Wei must seek out the strongest Chinese magic to grant him the power to defeat the dead and restore sanity to the streets of Hong Kong.
Nintendo today announced a new contest to celebrate the upcoming November 11th launch of Paper Mario: Sticker Star for Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo is inviting Mario fans to create colourful dioramas that depict scenes from the new game. Participants in the contest will be eligible to win one of five prize packages that include a Nintendo 3DS XL, a copy of Paper Mario: Sticker Star, a gift certificate redeemable in the Nintendo eShop and a handmade papercraft trophy.
Participants in the diorama contest can view pictures of characters and levels from Paper Mario: Sticker Star at a special application integrated into the Nintendo 3DS page on Facebook and select which scenes they want to use as the inspiration for their diorama. Entrants can submit photos or videos of their work at http://papermario.nintendo.com/facebook now through November 7th.
To get people started, Nintendo and Los Angeles-based production company iam8bit have created a special instructional video with crafting tips and suggestions. The video can be viewed at http://papermario.nintendo.com/facebook.
The contest is open to Canadian residents 13 years old and older (excluding Quebec). Entries will be judged on three criteria: Spirit (how well entries demonstrate a love for the Paper Mario franchise), Creativity (how well entries demonstrate creativity) and Quality (the overall artistic quality of the diorama as showcased in the submitted photo or video). Complete contest rules and eligibility requirements can be found at http://papermario.nintendo.com/facebook.