Diamond Book Distributors has published its top 25 best-selling graphic novels from the publishers they distribute, based on sales data collected by Bookscan. In August, the Starfinder Core Rulebook from Paizo was the number one selling book, a science fiction… Read More ›
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Beano Cluedo heads to stores in October
Launching in mid-October is the latest in the Beano Games collection: Beano Cluedo, featuring art by Nigel Parkinson. Adapting the classic game in typical Beano style, in this version – and there have been many others – somone has pranked… Read More ›
Web Find: Life of Rome MMORPG
Life of Rome is an impressive-looking new third and first-person massively multiplayer online action role playing game set in the world of 320AD Rome, and it looks pretty stunning from these visuals. (The 3D map of Rome caught my eye… Read More ›
Kingsman: The Golden Circle mobile game set to launch next month
NHN Pixelcube, MARV Films and FoxNext Games have partnered to develop a new mobile game inspired by the Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle films. The film debuts in cinemas in the UK on 20th September. In the… Read More ›
WebFind: Meet the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys!
Meet the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys – an irresistible concept that applies to animation, toys, games, books and a wealth of potential merchandising opportunities. And, perhaps, comics too? The action is led by four feisty girls… Read More ›
Thunderbirds Are Go story-telling game app announced, due for release next year
ITV Studios Global Entertainment has teamed with Kuato Studios, producers of Code Warriors and Dino Tales, to develop a story-telling game app based on Thunderbirds Are Go. Scheduled for release in early 2018, the app will be available on iOS… Read More ›
Something old, something new … Rogue Trooper Redux “Comparison Trailer” released
Independent UK developer and 2000AD publisher Rebellion has released a new Rogue Trooper Redux trailer, comparing the game’s impressive visuals directly with those of the original 2006 game. The new trailer also reveals the game’s launch date of 17th October… Read More ›
Artist Spotlight: Peter Dobbin’s role in re-imagining the classic game, Cluedo, as a new critically-acclaimed mobile app
Last year, we reported on top British Concept Artist Peter Dobbin‘s stunning Mythical Monster Map – a nifty way to keep track of those things that might be lurking under your bed. Well, Peter’s currently working on another beautiful-looking project… Read More ›
Marvel’s Spider-Man Game, out in 2018: Pictures
New pictures from the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man game have just been released, following a gameplay debut at the 2017 Sony PlayStation Media Showcase earlier this week. Out next year Ratchet & Clank developer Insomniac Games’ stage demo for the new game… Read More ›
New Life for “Superhero 2044” RPG?
Checker Book Publishing Group has announced that it has purchased the publishing rights to the classic super hero themed role playing game Superhero 2044 from Gamescience Publishing. Artists on board for the project include Simon Bisley, Val Mayverik, Rudy Nebres,… Read More ›
DC Legends game adds Wonder Woman film character
Just in time for Wonder Woman’s cinematic release this week, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced that DC Legends, the free-to-play strategy RPG mobile game featuring DC’s iconic Super Heroes and Super-Villains, is adding new content based on the highly anticipated… Read More ›
Dark Horse and Valve Collect DOTA 2 Web Comics into hardcover collection
US publisher Dark Horse and Valve are to release a collection of comics that dive deep into the characters and history of Dota 2, the most played game on Steam. Out in August 2017, the Dota 2: The Comic Collection… Read More ›
2000AD’s Rogue Trooper revealed for “Rogue Trooper Redux” Game
Rebellion has released just released a new video revealing the look to Rogue Trooper in their upcoming game Rogue Trooper Redux, an updating of their acclaimed game. Fronted by Michael Molcher (aka “The Man with the Terrifying ‘Tache”), the video… Read More ›
Game Mania returns to Blackpool in May (with some added comics goodness)
This year’s Game Mania takes place at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens on 6th and 7th May 2017. A Gaming Event full of Retro Games, Virtual Reality, Kids Zone, Pinball, Arcades, Developers. Tournaments and Challenges – with prizes to be won, including… Read More ›
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series episodes launch this week
Award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment, Telltale Games, along with Marvel Entertainment, has announced that the first of five Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series episodes is now available on PlayStation4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Windows… Read More ›
Fighting Fantasy Fest Returns to London in September
Fighting Fantasy Fest returns to Ealing for the largest dedicated Fighting Fantasy convention yet in September 2017, featuring Guests of Honour Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone, as well as a host of other guests. Fighting Fantasy Fest 2 will feature talks, gaming sessions, comics,… Read More ›
Marvel Heroes Omega Announced for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Gazillion, a leading video game developer and publisher, has announced Marvel Heroes Omega, launching for the PlayStation4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One this spring. Inspired in part by popular action-RPGs, modern Marvel video games, and massively multiplayer online games, we’re… Read More ›
Beano Studios ramps up TV and film team with new hire from Australia’s ABC network
Could the long-trumpeted Bananaman movie have moved a step closer? Beano Studios announced the hiring of Chris Rose as their director of development and production last week, coming to the company from his role as Commissioning Editor at the Australian… Read More ›
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe and Titan Comics team up for new “Little Nightmares” comic
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe and Titan Comics have announced the creation of comics based on the upcoming, highly anticipated 3D puzzle-platformer Little Nightmares. The new comic is written by Dan Watters and Alex Paknadel (writers of Assassin’s Creed: Uprising) with… Read More ›
One for 2000AD and Dan Dare fans: Let’s Go To Mars! Game Launched
A graphic adventure game focusing on the exploration of Mars has been launched by the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia, which should appeal to fans of most SF comics or books – of all ages. The app, Let’s Go To… Read More ›