Defense Grid 2, the sequel to the hit 2008 tower defense game, today kicked off its Steam pre-order in advance of the game’s September 2014 launch. In addition to receiving ten percent off of the launch price, consumers who pre-purchase Defense Grid 2 now will receive immediate access to the beta (currently only for Windows users). As more people pre-order, additional incentive tiers will be ... more.

Grinding Gear Games, developer of the critically-acclaimed action role-playing videogame Path of Exile, today announced that it will be partnering with comic book and graphic novel publisher Dynamite Entertainment to launch a four-issue comic book series based on Path of Exile. Featuring canonized lore based on the in-game world of Wraeclast, this is the first time the Path of Exile IP has bee... more.

Known for their 'MacVenture' series, Icom Simulations revolutionized the point-and-click adventure genre with games such as Deja Vu, Uninvited and Shadowgate, to name just a few. As 16-bit computer technology evolved, Icom Simulations ported their 'MacVenture' games to the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST with enhanced graphics and sound. During our recent Q&A with the developer of Shadowgate, ... more.

Let freedom ring! Free Lives’ retro side-scrolling shooter and irreplaceable cultural portrait of American patriotism, Broforce, is 33^{% off} on Steam today through Independence Day weekend, and has been updated on Steam Early Access. Two new bros, revamped sound design and voiceover and a smattering of gameplay updates based on authentic BroFan feedback are now available... more.

Let freedom ring! Free Lives’ retro side-scrolling shooter and irreplaceable cultural portrait of American patriotism, Broforce, is 33^{% off} on Steam today through Independence Day weekend, and has been updated on Steam Early Access. Two new bros, revamped sound design and voiceover and a smattering of gameplay updates based on authentic BroFan feedback are now available. ... more.

UOL BoaCompra, the leader in emerging markets and digital goods payments in Latin America, today announced a partnership with Grinding Gear Games to bring its popular, highly acclaimed action RPG Path of Exile to gamers in Brazil. With this partnership, UOL BoaCompra's payment methods will allow Path of Exile players in Brazil the ability make purchases in-game using their preferred payment met... more.

The annual Steam Summer Sale is on, and this year marks the introduction of the Steam Summer Adventure. Offered for free, the Summer Adventure offers the chance to earn in-game items, community rewards, and even free games by collecting Summer Adventure Trading Cards. Meanwhile the Sale, which runs for the next 10 days, offers massive savings on more than 3,000 games and software products fr... more.

Feeling like getting an early peek at what is lurking in Castle Shadowgate? Development team Zojoi and indie games partner Reverb Triple XP announced today that the closed Beta access of Shadowgate, one of the most renowned adventure titles in video game history, will be available starting today. Closed Beta access is available to both Kickstarter backers of Shadowgate and new adventure seekers... more.

“Keep a fire inside when all about is cold.” Among the eastern Shorewind tribe, Viridian hunted whales with only a knife, diving alone into the dark and cold to provide meat, blubber, and oil. Even to his tribe, his blessings are horrifying, and before he bonded with the Spirit of Finesse, he lived alone and apart. Viridian is a melee, physical damage Assassin who focuses solely on doin... more.

3000AD announced today that its upcoming MMOFPS Line of Defense will make its debut on Steam Early Access in July as part of its public Beta testing program. Line of Defense features a massive world with large continents, enormous bases some spanning more than 16 sq. km, as well as unique climate zones and weather patterns, plenty of space for the skill-based Player-vs.-player FPS combat. In... more.