ARK: Survival Evolved Mod Contest finalists and map links

Studio Wildcard, the studio that never sleeps, announced today the top 24 finalists in its first ARK: Survival Evolved Worldwide Mod Contest, and now it’s up to the community to weigh in!

The development team received more than 100 mod entries in three categories (Best Total Conversions, Best Map, Best Mod) then rated each on its originality, creativity, graphical quality, and entertainment value to determine the finalists. A prize pool of more than $60,000 will be awarded to the winners, who will be announced on May 15, 2016.

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire new gameplay

The latest episodic chapter of Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire. Visions in the Dark introduces a darker, more ominous story as the Outlander’s battle intensifies both within his Alliance and the Eternal Empire itself. In this chapter, the Outlander must face the Immortal Emperor Valkorion and confront the truth about his/her destiny…

Also starting today, there will be new gameplay experiences:

Endless Legend Shifters New gameplay trailer - PC

Endless Legend Shifters introduces the new Allayi Faction, a civilization with an intrinsic relationship to planet Auriga, an enhanced winter that carries significant repercussions, and a new building called the Altar of Auriga, among other things.

The Allayi: Carrying a fundamental relationship with the Pearls of Auriga, The Allayi is a mercurial, magical tribe that’s dedicated itself to defending planet Auriga from others. The Allayi shift with the seasons from friendly neighbors to enraged thieves and, in the right hands, can become extraordinary opponents.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Glass Armor Statue

Glass Armor is made of rare malachite and it can only be crafted when a player reaches a smithing level of 70.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: Glass Armor is also available in a regular edition, which has a retail price of $309.99 and is limited to 1000 units. The exclusive edition has a retail price of $339.99 and is even more limited at just 500 units.

Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom release date and gaming platforms announced

‘A.O.T. Wings of Freedom’ will be available for players to enjoy on a wide selection of consoles. Following a successful launch in its native Japan, the eagerly anticipated action game will be released across Europe under the title: ‘A.O.T. Wings of Freedom’ on the 26th August 2016. The title name is a nod to the fan-favourite blue and white wings of the Scout Regiment insignia, where many of the anime’s (and by extension the game’s) playable characters serve.

It is currently being developed for physical release on the PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and for digital only release on the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita handheld system and on PC via Steam.

The latest Pokémon TCG: XY expansion

Shape the future of the Pokémon TCG with the new XY—Fates Collide expansion out 4th May.

In Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide reality shifts and is remade in the Pokémon TCG: XY—Fates Collide expansion! Mega Alakazam-EX sees the future—and shapes it to unify two worlds!

Grand Ages: Medieval Mac release set for 20th April

Aspiring emperors – ready yourselves for epic battles, cunning diplomacy and relentless conquest.

Kalypso Media today announces that grand strategy fans will soon be able lead their people to greatness on their Mac as Grand Ages: Medieval will be available to purchase via Steam on 20th April. Following the hugely successful launches on Windows PC and the PlayStation 4 system, Grand Ages: Medieval will test Mac players’ strategic minds as they advance through the High Middle Ages by utilising construction, research, expansion and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East.

Blizzcon 2016 dates - Tickets on sale April 20 and 23 - see link

Blizzcon 2016 returns to the Anaheim Convention Center Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5. Tickets for the two-day event will be going on sale in two batches.

The first batch goes live at 7pm Pacific on Wednesday, April 20. The other at 10am Pacific on Saturday, April 23.

Cut the Rope: Time Travel Free download link with 20 new levels... - iOS iPhone iPad

Join Om Nom as he travels back in time to feed his ancestors with candy. Cut the Rope: Time Travel is a completely new adventure filled with time-traveling, candy-crunching, physics-based action!

Download FREE for iPhone here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id608899141

Download FREE for iPad here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id608901634

2016 Game BAFTA - Everybody's Gone to the Rapture leads the way...

The nominations for the British Academy Games Awards in 2016 have been announced.

EVERYBODY’S GONE TO THE RAPTURE LEADS WITH 10 NOMINATIONS
HER STORY AND THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT RECEIVE SEVEN
BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT, LIFE IS STRANGE AND ROCKET LEAGUE ALL RECEIVE FIVE NOMINATIONS EACH

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the nominations for the British Academy Games Awards in 2016. A total of 44 games have been recognised across 17 categories, showcasing the very best games of the past 12 months and highlighting an outstanding level of creative excellence from a broad range of UK and international development teams.