New York, U.S.A. — The battles between the houses of York and Lancaster show no signs of slowing down, with heroic knights remaining locked in combat as the cold winter months begin. Paradox Interactive has announced that the newest free content update for War of the Roses, entitled “Winter Has Arrived,” will be available December 19 and includes new armor and weaponry, plus two brand new snow-covered maps based on the historic battles of Wakefield and Towton.

The truly pious will also be able to wield the Dagger and Sword of Mary for Christ’s Mass, inspired by medieval depictions of the Virgin Mary, laden with holy symbols. Both weapons will be available Friday, December 21, at a special holiday price. But that mercy will expire on December 26, at which point the prices will rise to the cost of a King’s bounty.

Join Paradox Interactive this Thursday, December 20, at 7pm GMT / 11am PST for a special War of the Roses broadcast as they demonstrate both new maps and show off all the new content. To get a front row seat to all the medieval mayhem, tune into the official Paradox Interactive TwitchTV channel at www.twitchtv.com/paradoxinteractive.

A new trailer for War of the Roses will help aspiring knights prepare themselves for the long, merciless winter. It may be viewed below:

To find out more about War of the Roses and prepare for an even deadlier battle, visit http://www.waroftherosesthegame.com/

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil — Totmob, a division of Kinetics, announced the release of its Bubblaze mobile game for iOS and Android on December 10. The game, which is available for iOS and Android tablet devices and smart phones, was launched on iTunes and Google Play.

In Bubblaze you have to navigate mazes that get ever more complex while avoiding various dangerous obstacles. There are 12 free levels that range from easy to very challenging and 8 paid levels that will provide hours of entertainment.

“Our team put a lot of effort into realistic bubble behaviour,” said Orlando Shorter, Founder of Kinetics and Totmob.  “We hope that a fresh take on the traditional maze game will provide casual gamers with some great entertainment.”

Visual treatment:
Everything in the game is underwater or bubble themed. The menu options are in the shape of bubbles that pop in a satisfying way when tapped. Bob the bubble has a happy little face, and changes expression in an amusing way when he bumps into obstacles and edges in the mazes. If you happen to pop him, he dissapears in a flush of bubbles that’s not overdramatic. The maze has a transparent glassy high gloss feel that’s very pleasant and high tech.

Sound effects
The game has a soundscape that is underwater themed. The sounds range from bubbles to more unusual pops and echos. To complement this soundscape, a theme tune was composed that’s a perfect fit. It has an understated melody with quirky sounds that adds to the overall experience.

Gameplay
Initially the gameplay is simple enough. Bob the Bubble enters the maze, and you have to navigate him all the way to the exit. A little maze map at the bottom right of the screen helps you see where you need to go, as it’s not always obvious. As you move beyond the initial maze levels, obstacles start showing up, that will make things dangerous for Bob. Large spikes can pop him; directional barbs will only let him pass one way. Some doors require good timing, in other cases you need to activate the door to open it. Finally there are the bottlenecks, that need to be passed at speed, and for this you need to switch on the turbines that will push you through.

Feature Highlights

• Casual game
• Simple Gameplay
• 12 free levels, 8 extra levels for $0.99
• amusing sounds
• Tidy visuals
• Ages 5 and upwards
• For tablets and smartphones

Bubblaze has 12 free levels and for $0.99 you get an add free version with 8 extra levels. There are HD and regular versions for all tablet and smartphone resolutions, available worldwide exclusively through the App Store and Google Play.

To see a quick video of the game, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HruonP-J_6c.

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Cambridge, UK — Jagex unveiled on October 11, the first details of their latest title, Carnage Racing, which will be released exclusively on Facebook in November 2012. Carnage Racing has been developed by the company’s recently established Californian studio and marks the RuneScape developer’s first foray into social media gaming. Featuring platform defining 3D graphics, Carnage Racing aims to take multiplayer Facebook gaming to a new level in graphical fidelity.

Carnage Racing offers racing fans a fast-paced experience, complete with a wide variety of vehicles, weapons, warps, boosts and tricks to test even the most experienced gamer race after race. With every completed contest, players collect experience points and game currency which can be traded-in for new vehicles, more powerful weaponry and special features which could propel players to the front of the grid.

Regardless of whether you prefer racing head to head with up to seven friends, an achievement player looking to top the fastest times table, or even a single player looking to test your skills against the games AI, there is something in Carnage Racing for everyone.

Arash Amini, Carnage Racing Producer said, “Carnage Racing perfectly blends arcade style gameplay mechanics with AAA graphics to give racing fans a Facebook gaming experience like no other. With a vast array of customisation, upgrades and an army of waiting competitors, Carnage Racing is set to change the way people think about racing games on Facebook.”

The game has been developed by Jagex’s newly created Californian studio, staffed by the team of Midnight Club series veterans, who bring a wealth of experience in the racing genre and promises to bring high-quality multiplayer racing to the world’s largest social network for the first time.

Commenting on the announcement, Rob Ollett, Jagex’s VP of 3rd Party Publishing said, “Carnage Racing is set to bring the development quality of AAA gaming to Facebook by presenting racing fans with a truly compelling and unbeatable multiplayer racing experience. With Carnage Racing, we are determined to offer a console-like experience which capitalises on Facebook’s vast network to match player’s race after race, in what promises to be the best 3D racer on Facebook.”

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San Francisco, U.S.A. – If you are a fan of fast paced strategy games that consistently demand your attention, Youda Survivor from G5 and Youda Games is a challenge for you. Youda Survivor places the player in the role of a man stranded on a desert island. To survive, the player must complete numerous tasks across 80 different levels and win over the hearts of the native tribe that resides on the island. The game starts up simple. Early levels just require the player to attract birds and then collect their eggs. This sets the path towards increasingly complex goals which will keep you on the edge, always strategizing about your next move.

Soon you will learn rituals to control the weather, use special machines to advance in quests, learn to deep sea dive for food and fight off the relentless bands of pirates. Indulge in a little resource planning, bird-breeding, and pirate-stomping in this frenzied adventure. Youda Survivor challenges you to prove that you have what it takes to survive anywhere and under any circumstances.

Key Features:

• 80 amazing levels
• 5 extra powers: rain, wind, lightning, birds and monkeys
• 11 exotic animals
• Fast-paced action
• Exciting adventure
• Upgrades, bonuses and awards
• Survive a deserted island!

Youda Survivor is available for download on Nook today. Gamers can try the game for free an buy the full version for $4.99. Originally the game was developed for PC by Youda Games. The game is also available on iOS, Google Play and Kindle Fire.

Game trailer available at Youda Survivor for Nook on August 10, 2012.

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