A writer who loves playing video games. I started playing when DOS was the optional operating system for games and everyone owned a NES.
Now I play on PlayStation 3 and PC
Broken Sword
Command and Conquer: Red Alert
Age of Empires II
Grand Theft Auto
Tekken
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Monkey Island
Baldur\'s Gate I and II
Planescape Torment
Icewind Dale I and II
A writer who loves playing video games. I started playing when DOS was the optional operating system for games and everyone owned a NES.
Now I play on PlayStation 3 and PC
Freelancer 2
A writer who loves playing video games. I started playing when DOS was the optional operating system for games and everyone owned a NES.
Now I play on PlayStation 3 and PC
Ingvi recently made a new friend: The bargain bin at a local game outlet. He stuffed his bag with Playstation games and went home to play. This is part 1 of his blog about the old-school treasures he found and how they made him think back to a different time for gaming.
by Ingvi on May 6th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Gamepot USA, Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is pleased to announce the highly anticipated Commercial Release of Fantasy Earth Zero on May 18th, 2010.
Gamepot USA will welcome players into the new era of FEZ with new items, energetic events and new ways for players from all nations to test their skills. Fantasy Earth Zero maintains its status as the fastest growing Free to Play Game of 2010 with the opening of the Cash Shop and arrival of enchanting new items in the Gold and Ring Shops. Players will have the option to purchase additional items to customize their characters, complementing the stellar, high-octane gameplay they love.
by Ingvi on May 6th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced it is developing Monopoly Streets for the Wii, Xbox 360 videogame and entertainment system, and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system.
For the first time ever, players will experience Monopoly, one of the world’s favorite family game brands, as a fully dynamic, living, 3D world that continuously evolves with the video game action. Additionally, Monopoly Streets will feature online multiplayer and unique downloadable content for Xbox360 and PlayStation 3 players around the world. Scheduled to launch in the Autumn of 2010, the experience will offer an assortment of features that add to the thrill of becoming a Monopoly real estate mogul. Hasbro’s classic Monopoly will also be available on the Nintendo DS in conjunction with the release of Monopoly Streets.
by Ingvi on May 6th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that the legendary first-person shooter Medal of Honor is ready for another tour of duty. The highly-anticipated modern shooter will launch on October 12, 2010 in North America (Oct. 15 in EU). The ship date was announced today via an emotionally charged trailer entitled “Leave A Message”. The trailer shows a U.S. Army Ranger platoon heading into combat aboard a helicopter. The chaos and uncertainty of the mission is belied by the reassuring voice of one of the Rangers as he reaches out to his family back home. Today’s provocative trailer is the latest in a series of trailers portraying the poignant experiences of today’s soldier.
by Ingvi on May 4th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Today Team6 announced that they will develop a brand new version of the well known franchise "FlatOut"! Little is known from this promising title, but these will be the four game modes available: "Racing", "Trash", "Arena", and "Stuntman"
Ronnie Nelis, CEO Team6 game studios: "It's an honour to work on a wellknown franchise like FlatOut. I can't believe how many people already know FlatOut, and played all previous versions of FlatOut: This makes the expectations of the quality in terms of concept, gameplay and graphics for this game incredibly high for us. Team6 will do it's very best to make this the FlatOut with most violence and fun so far!"
by Ingvi on April 29th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Bungie, the developer of blockbuster game franchises including Halo, Myth and Marathon, and Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, the #1 online games publisher (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced today that they have entered into an exclusive 10-year partnership to bring Bungie’s next big action game universe to market. Under the terms of the agreement, Activision will have exclusive, worldwide rights to publish and distribute all future Bungie games based on the new intellectual property on multiple platforms and device. Bungie remains an independent company and will continue to own their intellectual property.
by Ingvi on April 28th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Thriller New Media, a subsidiary of iEntertainment Network, (IENT.pk), the award-winning developer of the world famous WarBirds TotalSims massively multiplayer, military combat simulation game series, www.TotalSims.com, today announced that it agreed with Ketsujin, the owner and operator of the Fighter Ace massively multiplayer online flying game, to combine their two communities to make a stronger WW II online flying community for all players.
Fighter Ace has been a successful online combat flying game for 13 years. The CEO’s of both Thriller and Ketsujin have been friendly competitors during that entire period. The CEOs decided that working together was the best way to have a strong and successful online flying community for all.
by Ingvi on April 27th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
As per the released report by Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment, LLC (FADE), the Xbox Live Arcade grew by 41% in March when compared to March of 2009. FADE estimates that Xbox Live Arcade has grown 5% overall in 2010 due to weaker than expected showings in January and February.
Gaming revenue in March 2010 topped $10 million USD for the first time ever, reaching an estimated $10.6 million USD. By comparison, estimates for March 2009 were $7.5 million, and $6.8 million in February 2010. Impressive sales were realized due to the promotion of the Xbox Live 'Block Party' promotion which released 4 major titles, starting with Signal Games' RTS/FPS hybrid "Toy Soldiers" and ending with the retro arcade release of "Game Room".
by Ingvi on April 26th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
D3Publisher, a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced that it will bring Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s inaugural 3-D CGI feature film, Despicable Me, to Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Developed in partnership with Universal Partnerships & Licensing and based on the upcoming feature film, Despicable Me: The Game lets players of all ages experience the thrill of being downright despicable, as they become Gru, one of the world’s greatest supervillains, and plan the biggest heist in history. Despicable Me: The Game is slated to ship worldwide to coincide with the international release of the movie.
by Ingvi on April 24th, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Available this spring, the breakneck ‘Black Market Aerial Pack’ and the explosive ‘Black Market Boom Pack’ each contain three must-have Agency items for causing maximum chaos on the island of Panau.
Available from April 29th, the 'Black Market Aerial Pack' is the ultimate accessory for airborne agents. Taking full advantage of Just Cause 2's vertical gameplay, the pack is the perfect partner for aerial devastation
by Ingvi on April 23rd, 2010 | Category: Press Release
AIOMI, the Italian Association for the Multimedia Interactive Works - Movement for the Videogame Culture, is proud to announce and to diffuse its first official spot for the promotion of the Videogame culture.
by Ingvi on April 23rd, 2010 | Category: Press Release
• Digital games distribution is going mainstream and bringing about drastic changes in market structure and product lifecycle.
• Frequent, one-off deals mean consumers can optimize their game purchases and save up to 80% – if they find the right deals.
• Founded by games-industry veterans, online startup Deals4Downloads.com bridges the gap and is the first to aggregate deals, trends and news with an exclusive focus on downloadable games for all platforms.
by Ingvi on April 22nd, 2010 | Category: Press Release
New ViDoc Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of the Highly Anticipated Multiplayer Beta Launching May 3 WorldwideAvailable for pre-order starting today at participating retailers worldwide are the Limited and Legendary editions of “Halo: Reach,” each packed with exclusive content fans won’t want to miss. Additionally, today Bungie unveils a new action-packed video documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the development of “Halo: Reach” and a sneak peek at the new modes, features and content that players will be able to test when the multiplayer beta kicks off on May 3.
by Ingvi on April 22nd, 2010 | Category: Press Release
Project "Ravensdale" set to be a new milestone in the fantasy action genre.
Today, the German development studio Spellbound Entertainment AG officially announced its new project “Ravensdale”. The highly ambitious action game is set in a striking fantasy world offering a fresh and unique approach to the genre. The game will be developed for Xbox360, Playstation 3 and PC and is targeting for a release in 2012.
PC and PlayStation 3
Ingvi reminisces about a funnier time for gaming as he plays Diskworld II: Missing Presumed...!? again after dusting off his Playstation collection. 
Ingvi recently made a new friend: The bargain bin at a local game outlet. He stuffed his bag with Playstation games and went home to play. This is part 1 of his blog about the old-school treasures he found and how they made him think back to a different time for gaming. 
