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NEWS: Skullcandy SLYR for Xbox One Now Available!

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Skullcandy SLYR for Xbox One with Controller-Mounted GMX-1 Mixer

 

SKULLCANDY BRINGS BEST-SELLING SLYR GAMING HEADSET TO MICROSOFT’S XBOX ONE®

New Xbox One Edition SLYR Gaming Headset Delivers Next Generation Performance for Previous Generation Price

Halo® Edition SLYR for Xbox One Featuring Halo-Inspired Color and Graphics Also Available

PARK CITY, UTAH – March 3, 2015 – Skullcandy, Inc., the original lifestyle and performance audio brand, today announced the release of the Skullcandy SLYR for Xbox One.  Designed and developed in conjunction with the team at ASTRO Gaming, the Skullcandy SLYR is now fully compatible with and available for the Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.  The Skullcandy SLYR for Xbox One features the unique and powerful GMX-1™ Controller-Mounted Mixer, which places the controls for game-to-voice balancing, volume, and push-button mute right at your fingertips for quick, on-the-fly adjustments.

The Skullcandy SLYR for Xbox One is available now from select retailers nationwide or directly at www.skullcandy.com, for $99.  A special Skullcandy SLYR Halo® Edition for Xbox One is also available and features a custom headset color and graphical treatment inspired by the Halo franchise.

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FIRST LOOK: Sword Coast Legends

First look gameplay footage for Sword Coast Legends narrated by n-Space president Dan Tudge.

Part I (above):  https://youtu.be/AOiZGWeGxVI

Part II:  https://youtu.be/Xm8r05oOiKA

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NEWS: Over The Moon Games’ Indie Epic, THE FALL, Heads to XB1 and PS4

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OVER THE MOON GAMES’ AWARD-WINNING SCI-FI EPIC, THE FALL, DESCENDS ONTO XBOX ONE AND PLAYSTATION 4 THIS YEAR

Critically Revered Indie Game Delivers on Atmosphere and Narrative; Special Developer’s Commentary Included for Xbox One and PlayStation 4

VANCOUVER (MARCH  26, 2015) – Independent developer Over The Moon Games will bring their epic,  critically revered indie game The Fall, to Xbox One™, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system this year. The Fall is currently available on PC, MAC, Linux and Wii U. More information can be found at http://www.overthemoongames.com.  Read more

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NEWS: IndieCade Partners with Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment

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ROBERT KIRKMAN’S SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIECADE

LOS ANGELES (March 17, 2013) – Skybound Entertainment and IndieCade, the nation’s premier independent game festival, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership between the two companies.

“IndieCade’s continued growth and success in championing independent games, creators and visionaries has been both rewarding and humbling,” said Stephanie Barish, CEO, IndieCade.  “The incredible support we’ve received from publishers, industry luminaries, developers, and players has been unwavering and represents the true energy behind our mission. We are thrilled to partner with the amazing team at Skybound Entertainment to see how our collective efforts can lead independent game development to a new level of success.”

In addition, Skybound Entertainment, which was founded upon a creator-first business model will collaborate with IndieCade on creating different programs to bring more visibility and awareness to indie gaming projects.  This includes exploring producing an online web series around the IndieCade Festival and the game makers, creating a dedicated video channel for IndieCade nominees and award winners and furthering the efforts in publishing opportunities. Read more

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NEWS: Frontier Developments’ Space Sim Opus ELITE: DANGEROUS Heads to XBOX ONE

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FRONTIER DEVELOPMENTS ANNOUNCES ELITE: DANGEROUS FOR XBOX ONE

The Definitive Massively Multiplayer Space Epic Comes to Xbox One This Year

Cambridge, UK. 4 March, 2015. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced plans to bring the definitive massively multiplayer space epic Elite: Dangerous to Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, in this calendar year.

Elite: Dangerous is the critically acclaimed third sequel to the genre-defining Elite, created in 1984 by David Braben and Ian Bell. Elite: Dangerous brings gaming’s original open world adventure into the modern generation with a connected galaxy, evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way re-created at its full galactic proportions. Read more

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NEWS: ASTRO Gaming Special Edition Battlefield Hardline A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

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ASTRO Gaming Special Edition Battlefield Hardline A40 Speaker Tags

 

ASTRO Gaming Introduces Special Edition Battlefield Hardline A40 Pro-Gaming Headset

Three Sets of Exclusive Speakers Tags Now Available for EA’s Upcoming Cops vs Criminals First-Person Shooter

SAN FRANCISCO – March 2, 2015 – ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment, today announced support for the launch of Electronic Arts’ Battlefield™ Hardline, with three sets of speaker tags designed for its award-winning ASTRO A40 Pro-Gaming Headsets and Audio Systems.  Developed alongside EA and developer Visceral Games™, the ASTRO Gaming Battlefield Hardline speaker tags will feature artwork taken directly from the game to ensure an iconic and authentic representation of this cops and criminals fantasy world.

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MavPR Partner Matt Frary Dishes PR Advice for Indie Devs at IndieCade East

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“PR FOR INDIES” SESSION AT INDIECADE EAST 2015 DRAWS STANDING-ROOM-ONLY CROWD AND OFFERS INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD OF GAMES PR
That's some GOOD-lookin' PR!

That’s some GOOD-lookin’ PR!

Reaching your audience as an independent developer is difficult. Let’s face it, if you’re a small team working on your baby, you don’t have time, the expertise, or the patience to do what’s necessary to reach out to hundreds of media, be they bloggers, streamers, writers or something in between.

The cruel twist is that you could make an amazing game and it won’t ever take off because nobody knows about it. So how do you save yourself from this common game industry trap?

That was the crux of MavPR Partner Matt Frary’s presentation to indie developers at IndieCade East — Video Game Marketing and PR for Indie Devs. And no, the focus was not on “HIRE AN AGENCY” (although that is also a great idea!), but instead on what indie devs can do themselves, how they can think about PR more effectively, and tips for getting their foot in the door with an increasingly difficult enthusiast media group.

I’m not going to post the entire PPT here, because you should go to IndieCade and support the independent development scene, you know! But… what were some of the highlights? Read more

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NEWS: Dungeon & Dragons Returns with Sword Coast Legends

 

Digital Extremes and n-Space are banding together to revive Dungeon & Dragons with the announcement of Sword Coast Legends a party-based PC RPG set in the D&D Forgotten Realms universe from Wizards of the Coast.

Available on Steam later this year, Sword Coast Legends will feature an entirely classic yet highly innovative take on RPG gaming, including: a deep and engrossing storyline; innovative 5th Edition D&D rules; party-based gameplay featuring fully cooperative multiplayer; a robust variety of NPCs and party members with dynamic backstories; and, most importantly, Dungeon Master Mode which delivers an entirely unique and first-of-its-kind experience where a Dungeon Master guides players through customizable adventures.

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ELITE: DANGEROUS Releases Version 1.1

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 Elite: Dangerous 1.1 Available Now

Community Goals, Graphical Enhancements and Multi-Language Support Headline Free Update

Cambridge, UK. 10 February 2015. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today launched Elite: Dangerous 1.1 free for all players.

The first major Elite: Dangerous update expands the core game with new Community Goals, graphical enhancements and localization for French, German and Russian.

Community Goals unite players with a shared objective, allowing the entire Elite: Dangerous community to participate in major new story events, supplying the construction of new capital ships and working together to reshape the boundaries of human-controlled space. Players will collaborate to help build new starports in undeveloped systems, giving all players a new launch pad for exploration of the galaxy. Read more

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IndieCade East Is This Week — We’ll Be There!

 

“Sundance of the Games Industry” Comes to New York With Indie Titles, Keynotes, Workshops and an Amazing Presentation on PR! <wink wink>

We’ve been extremely fortunate over the last year to have the opportunity to lend a hand to IndieCade, an outstanding organization that stands for the promotion and fostering of independent developers and games the world over. Their work has brought forward many great games — like Braid — and helped countless independent and aspiring developers make key connections with established industry players (and each other). In addition, the conference sessions allow developers to learn from one another, to refine their artistry and create even more compelling games.

This year’s IndieCade East is no different. With amazing KEYNOTES, a diverse lineup of SESSIONS, and an amazing selection of curated GAMES, all on display at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. Whether you’re an aspiring developer, a gamer, or someone who is into the future of the art of the moving image and interactive entertainment, IndieCade is the place to be this week.

This year’s theme carries overtones of love, loss and consent and showcases the artistry of games and the expression of the creators.

Not to mention, Maverick PR Partner Matt Frary will be hosting a session for independent developers on Public Relations @ 1:30 on Sunday. So come and learn a few tips n’ tricks to get some buzz for your project!

If you live in NYC, you could do a lot worse on Valentine’s Day weekend than seeing independent artists and their amazing creations. So come on down to the Museum of the Moving Image Fri-Sun.

Or, sit in on a wildly informative session about Public Relations. Who says Valentine’s romance is dead?

 

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