Orator Games released Blue Libra, a space strategy game for the PC, Mac for $4.99 and $3.99 for the IPad version. In Blue Libra the game player commands a class of space ships called Libra class. You will build more ships to conquer planets and travel the universe. (more…)
UK based Positech Games released the this game trailer for their upcoming strategy tower defense game Gratuitous Tank battles due to download to consumers PCs and Mac computers in Q1 2012. Gratuitous Tank Battles takes place in the year 2114 where the great war continues as soldiers fight with laser rifles from trenches countries use giant mech machines to do battle. (more…)
Vancouver based Hothead Games decided to celebrate Canadian Thanskgiving by offering The Baconing for a special price of $7.49 at Steam through October 18th. Consumers can also purchase a new co-op character named Roesha for $0.99. The Baconing features Deathspank, hero of the downtrodden. Consumers can only buy The Baconing at the special sale price through Steam (more…)
Jara Plachy and Amantia Design released this game trailer for Botanicula, a point’n'click exploration game about a bunch of five tree creature friends who must journey to save the last seed from their home tree which is infested by evil parasites. The original soundtrack and sound effects are created by Czech alternative band DVA created the original soundtrack and sound effects. Release of Botanicula for PC, Mac and probably also for iOS and Android is planned for early 2012.
Intermediaware released Captain Blackwater, a downloadable puzzle game priced at 9.99 euros for the PC and Mac. They describe Captain Blackwater as a puzzle game with new mechanics but they didn’t release game trailer or a downloadable playable demo so draw your own conclusions.
Finally a game featuring Orcs AND Ogres. Its about time. Camel 101 and Legenda Studios released Orczz, a strategy game where you defend the local honey mead winery from Orcs and Ogres of various rank. Consumers can buy and download Orczz for the PC and Mac priced at $9.99. (more…)
Infinite Dreams published Jelly Defense, a tower defense game for iOS, Mac and Android for $0.99. In Jelly Defense, the Jellies must defend their planet against invader who are after the Crystals of Power. Jelly Defense employs very creative graphics.
Gamatic released Them: The Summoning, a ghostly mysterious hidden object game available for download for the PC and Mac with IPad, IPhone and Android editions coming later this year. (more…)
Arcen Games released the beta download of A Valley Without Wind for the PC and Mac. Here’s Arcen Games description of A Valley Without Wind.
“Environ has been shattered in the wake of an unknown cataclysm, with only small pockets of humanity left in its wake… What will you do in this strange new world?
The creators of AI War bring you a procedurally-generated 2D side-scrolling adventure of limitless proportions. Survive and explore a vast persistent world filled with dangerous creatures, powerful magic, and ancient technology. Do so while helping other survivors establish settlements, gathering resources to craft, fending off evil invaders, and more.”
Windows XP, Vista, or 7, 32 or 64 bit
Mac OS X “Panther” 10.3.9 or later, Intel or PowerPC based
Linux is not officially supported by Unity 3D, the engine AVWW runs on. However, we have heard it works under WINE.
HARDWARE ——–
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
1.6Ghz CPU (more is recommended for multiplayer servers)
1 GB Hard Disk Space
800×600 or greater desktop screen resolution (1024×768 recommended)
Broadband Internet Connection or LAN required for multiplayer
Graphics card must support 1024×1024 textures (most 32MB and up graphics cards do).
Shader model 3.0 required for dynamic skies, but static skies will automatically be used on older cards.
Here’s a brief description of Lifeless Planet from Stage 2 Studios – “While seeking life on a distant planet, a skeptical astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian laboratory. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon…”