Independent micro studio Allgraf today announced that its PC sci-fi action-game Darkout has been greenlit by the Steam community for commercial release. Darkout is a sandbox game with randomly generated levels wherein players must research, build, and defend themselves against alien beings that roam the night. New players ready to enlist can  join the Darkout universe in the commercial beta ... more.

International mobile game developer CocoaChina/Chukong, in partnership with legendary digital entertainment company Konami, today announced that Contra: Evolution is now available for Android. The classic arcade action of the 1988 NES title has been faithfully recreated with updated high-definition graphics and sound for the Android platform in the first fully licensed Contra game for mobile.... more.

Ubisoft announced that Flashback, the remake of the iconic 1992 title, is available right now on Xbox Live Arcade as part of the Summer of Arcade, for 800 Microsoft Points. It will be available on Playstation Network and Digital PC later this fall. The original Core-Team revamped their own creation, leveraging the best of today’s technology while remaining true to the classic side-scroller... more.

Mastertronic and Abstraction Games are proud to announce that The Chaos Engine, the classic Amiga game originally developed by legendary outfit The Bitmap Brothers will be coming to PC, Linux and Mac on August 29th. The early ‘90s top-down shooter has been lovingly restored by Abstraction Games, the team who recently brought Hotline Miami to the PS3 and Vita, in close consultation with Mike M... more.

Mastertronic, Devolver Digital and Mediatonic are excited to announce that Foul Play, the demon-hunting brawler with a twist, will be launching on the 18th September for XBLA and PC via Steam and Get Games. Take to the stage for Foul Play: The Perilous and entirely accurate adventures of Baron Dashforth. An original game from Mediatonic for Xbox Live Arcade and PC, Foul Play is a side-scrol... more.

Mastertronic, Devolver Digital and Mediatonic are excited to announce that Foul Play, the demon-hunting brawler with a twist, will be launching on the 18th September for XBLA and PC via Steam and Get Games. Take to the stage for Foul Play: The Perilous and entirely accurate adventures of Baron Dashforth. An original game from Mediatonic for Xbox Live Arcade and PC, Foul Play is a side-scrolli... more.

PlayFirst and Sony Pictures Consumer Products have teamed up to release the official mobile game for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones movie, coming soon for iOS and Android. The action role-playing game will be available for free on the App Store and Google Play on August 15, a week before the release of the film, in theaters August 21st. Players will take on the role of a Shadowhunt... more.

The adventure begins today with the release of Dragon's Crown, the long-awaited PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita title from Atlus and Vanillaware. Dragon's Crown is a 2-D side-scrolling multiplayer beat 'em up wrapped in the gorgeous storybook aesthetic Vanillaware is renowned for. The game sells for $49.99 for the PS3 and $39.99 for the PS Vita; the game is available beginning today in ... more.

The story behind Dragon's Crown is simple and leaves much to the imagination. As a brave adventurer, you have traveled to Hydeland to explore the dungeons and labyrinths that lay in wait on the outskirts of town. Upon joining the local Adventurers guild, you receive a request from Princess Vivian and Prime Minister Gustaf to retrieve the royal scepter from a thief. This quest, like many others, ev... more.

Dragon's Crown is almost here! The adventure in Hydeland begins on Aug. 6 and we have some orc-kicking trailer action. Dragon's Crown will be exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita systems for $49.99 and $39.99 respectively and is available for pre-orders now from major retailers. Pre-orders and first-run printings will include the 64-page full color Dragon's Crown Artworks b... more.