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.

Today Kill3rCombo, publisher of the hit game Elsword, launched a new class for its wildly popular free-to-play action MMORPG. The Battle Magician class is the second part of Elsword Transformation, a multi-month campaign that will see numerous changes to the game, including a new job class for every character. As a Battle Magician, Aisha dishes out a wide range of punishing close quarter at... more.

Today, InnoGames released the iOS-Version of Grepolis Toolbox. The free app can be used with any Grepolis account and is compatible with all iPhone versions. The Toolbox gives players access to essential game functions, and features push notifications of incoming attacks - giving players the chance to react, even when in transit. InnoGames already released the Toolbox for Android this pa... more.

Shanghai. Spicy Horse Games, makers of "Alice: Madness Returns," "BigHead BASH," and "American McGee's Grimm" announced today that "Akaneiro: Demon Hunters" had been selected in the latest round of Steam Greenlight for inclusion on Steam. Based on the Little Red Riding Hood story combined with Japanese folklore and myth, and illustrated in Spicy Horse's unique dark fantasy style, "Akaneiro... more.

Leading online game developer and publisher, Joymax, today unveils an upcoming update of the "Union Party System" for Silkroad Online!  Silkroad Online is preparing for this month's upcoming patch, "Ignite Silkroad Part 3: Undead's Revenge", with the introduction of the terrifying addition, "Death Bone."  Born from the ashes of the Roc, this gigantic undead beast is the most powerful uniqu... more.

Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher known for its breakout MMORPG, Knight Age, today announced a slew of surprise events beginning January 15th for the popular mounted combat fantasy title, Knight Age. Battling alongside the GM or seeking hidden Pupa eggs are just some of the exciting activities behind these upcoming events! Knight Age will introduce a variety of cool event... more.

Grinding Gear Games announced today that the highly anticipated action role-playing game (RPG) Path of Exile will enter Open Beta on January 23. The game is currently in Closed Beta but has already raised over USD$1.8 million in crowd-funded support, with those supporters gaining early access to the beta. Act 3 of the Path of Exile story will also be unveiled, in which players will explore a... more.

Nordic Games’ spine tingling release of Painkiller Hell & Damnation will be available for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 Entertainment System on April 5th 2013. Originally released for Windows PC in October 2012, Painkiller Hell & Damnation is the goriest addition to the Painkiller franchise yet. The game can be played in single player mode or co-operatively across four chapt... more.