Patent claims against Activision's Use of Lip Synchronization and Facial Expression Technology in Call of Duty Skylanders and StarCraft II dismissed

Activision  announce that the United States District Court, Central District of California has invalidated all patent claims asserted against the Company by McRO, Inc. d.b.a. Planet Blue.

The Court concluded that two patents for automatically animating lip synchronization and facial expressions of 3D characters were invalid, and as a result, the case against Activision Blizzard has been dismissed.

Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments Game Launch Trailer - PC PS3 PS4 X360 XO

In Crimes & Punishments, become Sherlock Holmes and use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic. The great freedom of action in Crimes & Punishments allows you to conduct your investigations in the manner you deem appropriate. 

Armored Warfare: T-80 Main Battle Tank Info and trailer - PC

In Armored Warfare the T-80 is a Tier 7 vehicle. The main characteristics of this main battle tank are high alpha damage and high mobility. The T-80 shows its very efficiency in close-quarters combat. The top gun can consistently deal a large amount of damage per shot due to the high penetration, but the lower accuracy, long aim time, and penetration falloff of the ammunition make the T-80 far less effective against targets at longer ranges.

Brand New Tropico 5 DLC Mad World released - PC

The ‘Mad World’ DLC for Tropico 5 is out today on PC and El Prez needs your help in the brand new ‘Madness’ scenario! Set in the ‘World War’ Era, things have gone a bit too far for the mighty El Prez this time and the loving support of Penultimo just isn’t enough. Return him to his usual sharp self and share the benefit of advanced health care using the new Asylum building – though be warned: as with all things Tropico, there are two sides to every story. Will you provide health and happiness to the people, or push your enemies to the brink of madness? ‘Mad World’ includes the new ’Madness’ scenario, the all new Asylum building, St. Dimpa sandbox map, the very serious Funnel Hat avatar accessory, and a spicy salsa music track to help lift the mood of the troubled Tropicans!

Square Enix offers up to 80% off in the ‘Eidos Anthology’ Sale

Square Enix is offering gamers up to 80% off some classic ‘Eidos’ titles in the ‘Eidos Anthology Sale’. For a very limited time, Square Enix are inviting fans to own nearly two decades of video game history, digitally for PC, for one unbelievable price. Celebrated franchises from across the Eidos Interactive catalogue have received enormous discounts, all available as one incredible compendium providing many hours of entertainment.

Stormthrone new screenshots and info

Stormthrone: Aeos Rising, its newest and most ambitious browser MMORPG yet, is open to the public. R2Games invites players from across the world to discover the ancient world of Aeos, a world besieged by demons and defended by a new generation of heroes.

The Long Dark - the ultimate wilderness survival game

The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration focused survival simulation set in the Northern wilderness in the aftermath of a global disaster. Brave the elements and other survivors, hunt for supplies, explore the world, uncover the mystery, answer the question: How far will you go to survive?

Titanfall: IMC Rising DLC released - Xbox One PC Xbox 360

The battle rages on in IMC Rising, the latest DLC pack for Respawn Entertainment’s critically-acclaimed first-person shooter Titanfall available now on Xbox One and Origin. Titanfall’s third DLC pack introduces three new maps including the hidden colony of Backwater, a covert robotics facility in Zone 18 and the secret fuel extraction site of Sandtrap.

Trials Fusion - New screenshots - PS4 X360 PC XO

The game builds off the same maddeningly addictive physics-based gameplay of its predecessors while incorporating brand-new features, including the FMX tricks system. Players will be able to create tracks, made possible by the fan-favorite Editor mode, that stretch their imagination and skill, and put their friends to the test by sharing online with the bustling Trials Fusion community. Whether players choose to race alone, against friends or in a worldwide tournament, the competition is endless. Just one run is never enough.

Defense Grid 2 tower defense game released - PC

Defense Grid 2 (DG2), the long-awaited sequel to the 2008 definitive tower defence game, Defense Grid: The Awakening. DG2 introduces new worlds and threats to test player's tower placement strategies in single-player mode, online player-versus-player and multiplayer co-op campaigns. With 21 engaging maps and endless ways to win, DG2 will challenge your strategy skills and once again define the tower defence genre.