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Pune-based Rolocule Games, developer of the award-winning iOS game Flick Tennis: College Wars, announced today that it has secured angel funding via Mumbai Angels and Blume Ventures, amongst others. The studio has released three iOS games so far – Super Badminton, Touch Squash, and Flick Tennis: College Wars, which won …
Read More »LucasArts announces new mature-themed Star Wars 1313 franchise
LucasArts today announced Star Wars 1313, a new internally developed game franchise set within the Star Wars universe. Interestingly, the new franchise is targeted at mature audiences, so much so that you’ll have to be at least 18 years-old to even visit the official (UK) website. The game is set …
Read More »Dota 2 is now free to play; Valve adds in-game store, mod support
Valve today announced that Dota 2 has gone the Team Fortress 2 route and is now free to play. Like Team Fortress 2, the game will now also feature an in-game store, where players can buy items and gear to customise their heroes. However, these customisations will be cosmetic only. …
Read More »YouTube coming to PlayStation Vita
A YouTube app for the PlayStation Vita will be released later this month via the PlayStation Store, Sony has announced via the US PlayStation Blog. The app will be available free of cost, and as on the website, the YouTube app will let you search for videos, choose favourites, and …
Read More »Mortal Kombat dev reveals superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us
NetherRealm Studios, creator of Mortal Kombat, has announced Injustice: Gods Among Us, a new fighting game in collaboration with DC Comics. The game’s roster will include popular characters from the DC universe, including Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash and Wonder Woman. Billed by Warner Bros as a …
Read More »NASSCOM Gaming Forum announces support for MCV India
The National Association of Software and Services Companies has pledged its support for the launch of MCV India, the country’s first publication focusing on local trade and game development. NASSCOM is India’s premier trade body and chamber of commerce for the IT industry, and the NASSCOM Gaming Forum was set …
Read More »Sports Champions 2 announced for PlayStation Move
Sony today announced Sports Champions 2, the sequel to Zindagi Games’ multi-million selling PlayStation Move launch title. Zindagi returns at the helm for the sequel, with help from Sony’s San Diego Studio. The sports compilation will this time around feature games such as skiing, bowling, tennis, golf, boxing, and a …
Read More »MCV India site now live
Intent Media has launched its third international venture, with MCV India now live at www.mcvindia.com. The aim of MCV India is simple: to become a trusted and prolific resource for news affecting all games industry sectors in the region, encompassing both trade and consumers. The site offers English language, locally-derived …
Read More »MCV India launches – Register with us today!
Welcome to MCV India – and a new era in games media for the region. The aim of MCV India is simple: to become a trusted and prolific resource for news affecting all games industry sectors in the region, encompassing both trade and consumers. At its core is this very …
Read More »"Fun-sized" Ratchet & Clank game headed to PS3 this autumn
Insomniac Games has announced that a new fun-sized” Ratchet & Clank game for PS3, titled Ratchet & Clank: QForce, is scheduled for release this Autumn to celebrate the franchise’s ten-year anniversary. In the US, the game will be called Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault and will be available digitally …
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