Rising Star Games, today announced the release of the second episode of Carrier Command: Recruits, the four-part prelude to Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. In the second episode, "More Than A Thousand Words," players are assigned their first official task as a United Earth Coalition Technical Analyst. By completing a set of diverse challenges, a mysterious plot will be uncovered. Players ... more.

Rising Star Games today announced the availability of the first episode of Carrier Command: Recruits, a four-part episodic series of free mini-games that prelude to Carrier Command: Gaea Mission. Connected by an overarching storyline, Recruits challenges players to overcome puzzles and unlock secrets within the Carrier Command universe. Carrier Command: Recruits will also give players a chance to ... more.

Rising Star Games, today announced that two of its Nintendo DS titles - Cradle of Persia and To-Fu Collection - are now available at North American retailers. Offering an addictive and casual gameplay experience for players, both titles are great additions to their respective franchises. Cradle of Persia allows players to journey through 100 levels of challenging match-three fun, all while e... more.

Rising Star Games, today announced a partnership with independent game developer Bohemia Interactive to bring action-packed, strategy title Carrier Command: Gaea Mission to North American shores this fall. Coming to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is another example of Rising Star's commitment to bring top-quality game... more.

Today, Rising Star Games, released two new instructional videos for Akai Katana, entitled Steel and Katanas and Collecting Gold and Scoring Secrets. Akai Katana puts the sword in players' hands as they take on a tyrannical empire of bloodshed to restore peace and order to the world they once knew. Presented in stunning HD graphics and featuring three gameplay modes, Akai Katana provides a true ... more.

Today, Rising Star Games, released two new instructional videos for Akai Katana, featuring lessons on how players can effectively destroy enemies and rack up massive points in Phantom and Fighter modes. Featuring three gameplay modes and presented in stunning HD graphics, Akai Katana combines a true side-scrolling experience with the adrenaline-filled action fans of the genre demand. Players a... more.

Buckle up, flyers...it's time for take-off! Rising Star Games, today announced that its action-packed shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game Akai Katana has shipped to retailers nationwide. Released exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Akai Katana places gamers in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period. "As our first North American title, Akai Ka... more.

Rising Star Games has announced details on four upcoming DLC packs for its new shmup Akai Katana. The new DLC includes two Akai Katana gamer picture packs containing 10 gamer pictures each, and two theme packs for the Xbox 360 dashboard. The complete list of DLC packs and their release dates are: •    Theme pack 1 (240 MSP) - May 7 •    Picture pack 1 (160 MSP) - May 14 •    T... more.

Top independent games publisher, Rising Star Games, today announced the Sony PlayStation 3 exclusive title Rune Factory Oceans will be available in stores from 25 May. Developed by Neverland and Marvelous Entertainment, the role-playing farming sensation will provide PS3 owners with an experience of activities and adventure never before seen on the high seas. The latest in a catalogue of hug... more.

Rising Star Games today announced four new Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS titles to further expand the company's current 2012 North American portfolio. Rising Star Games' portable lineup offers a variety of casual titles, all due for release in summer through fall, including the following (in order of scheduled release): ◊ Cradle of Rome 2 - This addictive match-three title focuses on ... more.