Blizzard sues over HearthStone ripoff as open beta goes live

By: Eddie Makuch [UPDATE] Following the publication of this story, Blizzard announced that the open beta period for HearthStone: Heroes of Warcraft had officially commenced. The game was previously only playable to those who were granted access to the closed beta. You can try the new free-to-play card game through its website today. The original story is below. As this is an open beta test, … Continue reading Blizzard sues over HearthStone ripoff as open beta goes live

Now Lara Croft has a F2P card game

By: Martin Gaston Lara Croft: Reflections has been unveiled, and it’s a free-to-play collectible card game for iOS. Watch out Hearthstone! The app has been released on the New Zealand and Australian app stores, which is fairly common practice–expect to see it filter to other territories in the near future. The game is free to download, with packs of virtual currency being sold as in-app … Continue reading Now Lara Croft has a F2P card game

Hearthstone beta survey mentions new features including raids, replays, and paid tournaments

By: Martin Gaston A survey being sent to beta testers of online collectible card game Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft has hinted at possible future additions Blizzard is considering for the title. Hearthstone is still in closed beta, with an open beta expected before the end of the year. During BlizzCon 2013, the company said it would be bringing card expansions and a PvE adventure mode … Continue reading Hearthstone beta survey mentions new features including raids, replays, and paid tournaments

PS4 doesn’t support external storage

By: Eddie Makuch The PlayStation 4 will not support external storage, Sony confirmed today as part of an “ultimate” FAQ about the next-generation console posted on the PlayStation Blog. “No, this feature is not supported on PS4,” Sony said. The PS4 will, however, feature a 500GB hard drive that can be swapped out if the replacement meets various criteria. “PS4 is equipped with a 5400 … Continue reading PS4 doesn’t support external storage

Free-to-play Batman: Arkham Origins brawler coming to iOS

By: Eddie Makuch A free-to-play  Batman: Arkham Origins  brawler will be released on iOS and Android later this year, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment announced today. The game will be available “in the console game launch window” for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, with the Android version following during the holiday period. Batman: Arkham Origins launches for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and PC … Continue reading Free-to-play Batman: Arkham Origins brawler coming to iOS

The Walking Dead: 400 Days release date announced

By: Dan Chiappini Last month, during the Electronic Entertainment Expo  (E3), Telltale Games confirmed its plans to release The Walking Dead: 400 Days, a bridging episode between the first and second seasons of its hit episodic adventure game. Today, the company confirmed that the additional chapter  will launch on selected platforms this week, landing first on the North American PlayStation Network on July 2, Steam andthe Telltale … Continue reading The Walking Dead: 400 Days release date announced

Final Fantasy Tactics S debut trailer

By: Erren Van Duine Square Enix is partnering with mobile company mobage to develop Final Fantasy Tactics S – a social game for smartphones centered around the characters from Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. The commemorate the launch of the service in Japan, the game’s first trailer has been released detailing the Android and iOS title. Similar to most social games, Tactics S allows players to … Continue reading Final Fantasy Tactics S debut trailer

Bastion developer reveals Transistor

By:  Eddie Makuch Bastion developer Supergiant Games today officially announced its next project, a science-fiction-themed action role-playing game called Transistor. An early build of the game will be playable this week during PAX East in Boston, Massachusetts. Transistor casts players as a young woman who wields a powerful weapon that was at one time used by a group of assailants in an attempt to kill her. Players … Continue reading Bastion developer reveals Transistor

Final Fantasy Tactics comes to Android with enhanced visuals

By:  Erren Van Duine Final Fantasy Tactics has finally made its way onto the Android platform in Japan. Having seen its release on iOS back in 2011, this new version has been updated even further with the inclusion of enhanced graphics. The game’s interface has been completely overhauled, allowing for full customization with the ability to use multi-touch functionality. New screenshots show off a bit of … Continue reading Final Fantasy Tactics comes to Android with enhanced visuals

Final Fantasy All the Bravest uncovered for iOS

By:  Erren Van Duine The latest Final Fantasy game heading to iOS seems to be “All the Bravest.” After a teaser site went live last night, some persistent detectives found blatant hints hidden in the source code. The code itself reveals the words “all the bravest” as well as references to the iTunes store. More information will be revealed on January 17th, but it’s safe to say the cat’s out … Continue reading Final Fantasy All the Bravest uncovered for iOS