Exploring the Addictive Nature of Video Games Many a serious gamer will attest to the fact that when you’re in the game, nothing else matters. In fact, players have been known to play with such intensity that they have died mid-game. Albeit this phenomenon is rare, it does exist. So, what is it about video games that has us so hooked? Video games have become so immersive, that many are now... more.

Few things are more contagious than the stories people tell about Crusader Kings II. Tales of intrigue, piety, conquest and murderous sibling rivalry have circled the internet for over four years. Today, Paradox Development Studio adds the world’s greatest pandemic to the mix in The Reaper’s Due, the latest expansion to its best-selling medieval grand strategy-roleplaying game. The Reap... more.

Today, Ubisoft announced its PAX West 2016 lineup – inviting fans to see an exciting demo of South Park: The Fractured But Whole and get hands on with playable content from For Honor, Werewolves Within and Eagle Flight at the Ubisoft booth (#605) in Seattle from September 2nd-5th. Additionally, fans can attend panels for South Park: The Fractured But Whole and Tom Clancy’s The Division, whi... more.

Today, Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio announced the next expansion for their hit grand strategy game Europa Universalis IV. Thomas Paine wrote that laws get their force from the consent of those who agree to live under them. It is in this spirit of that Paradox Development Studio continues expand and improve Europa Universalis IV, with the upcoming Rights of Man. This ex... more.

Another Indie Studios, Inc., a leading international indie games publisher, today announced that Lost Castle, an action RPG beat-em-up with roguelike elements, will officially launch worldwide on Steam on September 1. The title, which has sold nearly 130,000 copies in “Early Access,” pits players against deadly minions inside Castle Harwood in a dynamically challenging and procedurally-generat... more.

Following last week’s early access release for AIR, LAND & SEA Expansion Pass holders, the third and final content pack JUST CAUSE 3: BAVARIUM SEA HEIST is now on general sale as a separate add-on for all players. Brave the dangerous waters of West Medici in your new rocket boat and infiltrate the Stingray, a mysterious research facility, home of the rarest and strongest weapon ever cre... more.

Enigami's Action-RPG, Shiness: The Lightning Kingdom, will release at the end of the year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Today's Gamescom Trailer reveals more about the story of Shiness, chronicling the journey of a young Waki, Chado, who has left his home in search for the mythical "Land of Life". Explore a new world and battle enemies in intense 1 versus 1 duels by combining fighting game ... more.

Paradox Interactive, a publisher suffering from asteroid rage, today announced “Natural Disasters,” an expansion for Cities: Skylines, the best-selling city-building game from developer Colossal Order. The expansion features a catalog of catastrophes to challenge mayor-players everywhere, including planning with early warning systems and emergency routes, devastating and destructive disaster e... more.

Face off against friends and challenge enemy swarms as opposites collide in the negative-space combat of INVERSUS, developed by Hypersect’s designer, programmer and artist Ryan Juckett. In INVERSUS, the player's walls are the opposing player's paths and their walls are the player's paths. Each shot flips tile colors in an attempt to block, trap, and close in on the enemy. Firing a bullet open... more.

Today, Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that the Titanfall 2 Open Multiplayer Technical Test will be available across two weekends in August for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Fans will be able to get their hands on the fast, fluid, Pilot and Titan gameplay that is at t... more.