Paradox Interactive, a publisher that knew too much and went too far, is preparing to take pre-orders of The Showdown Effect, the forthcoming multiplayer 2.5D bullet-spewing engine of chaos from critically acclaimed developer Arrowhead Game Studios. Furthermore, all players who pre-order the game will be granted instant access to the Beta test, scheduled to begin today, January 31, 2013. The g... more.

Today Kill3rCombo, publisher of the hit game Elsword, launched a new PvP mode for the popular free-to-play action MMORPG.  The highly anticipated PvP Tag Team mode adds even greater variety and depth the rich PvP portion of the game. PvP Tag Mode is a new twist on the classic Elsword PVP formula.  Players will fight in a central arena, while teammates look on from their own waiting area.... more.

Muse Games' Guns of Icarus Online, the co-operative airship combat game, is excited to roll out version 1.1.3, which a new map and game mode as well as new weather effects and Steam Achievements. Raid a refinery for valuable goods in the first night time air battle in the new "Crazy King" game mode, a capture point that moves randomly through the map. This and other maps have been updated... more.

From the creators of the award-winning strategy hybrid Sins of a Solar Empire comes the next evolution of MOBA – Sins of a Dark Age. In this genre-bending gem, your team's ability to plan, strategize and adapt to a world alive with ever-changing opportunities is just as important as your ability to counter the enemy heroes and their hordes of minions. Features: ● Experience a new take... more.

Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a host of forums dedicated to those games, today announced that its official Paradox forums have reached over 500,000 subscribers worldwide. To date, over half a million loyal gamers have signed up to follow the news from Paradox and get into heated conversations about robots, crusades, and accidental wizard-based explosions. To celebrate this mi... more.

Today we're announcing that upcoming hack ‘n’ slash title, Dungeonland, will have its launch postponed by one week. Originally slated for release on January 22, the irreverent co-op game will be available on leading distribution channels come January 29. As we continue our quest to ensure game experiences on day one are as pleasant as possible, we're making a few last minute updates be... more.

Paradox Interactive, a no-nonsense publisher pushed to the edge with nothing left to lose, has launched a new website for The Showdown Effect, the multiplayer movie-massacre mayhem title scheduled for release on March 5, 2013. Visitors will get a taste of what waits for them in The Showdown Effect, and marvel at just how many bullets, explosions, and one-liners can be contained on a single ... more.

InnoGames just released new information about the pirate action game, Kartuga, as the closed beta nears; the distinct worlds of the game, Ithosia, Kartu and the Empire of the Sun, all differ visually. While Ithosia is reminiscent of the Mediterranean, Kartu plays with Mayan influences, and The Empire is inspired by the Orient. InnoGames also released a video featuring these various locals. ... more.

ChangYou.com (US), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ChangYou.com and a leading publisher of online interactive entertainment in North America, today announced that the Renaissance Heroes beta will launch on January 22nd and will continue through the February 6th. The beta will introduce the new European server, several new game elements, including two new characters and maps, as well as a new pla... more.

Raise the regimental banner and beat the drums of war, Paradox Development Studio has been bringing you weekly updates on how their upcoming game March of the Eagles will give players the reins of power on a continent torn apart by war. Published on the official forums, these developer diaries gave details on the major nations, the art of Napoleonic combat, the subtle game of diplomacy and ho... more.