Gamers can win real money and developers can make new games with VersusNow, a new platform by Las Vegas-based developer Volcano Diver. The service launched today and is running a beta test until January 26, 2024, before it launches its full games and platform. Show off your skills to earn cash prizes!
www.versusnow.io serves as a platform for gamers of all skill levels, offering them the opportunity to enjoy their favorite games while competing against other players to win cash prizes in a true evolution in competitive gaming. At launch, the platform will feature a total of 12 games, including newly developed titles 21 Solitaire, Bingo, Bubble Shooter, 2048 Merge, Miracle Golf 3D, Block Puzzle, Yatzy, Klondike 1 and 3. Players can purchase tickets to participate in matches and have a chance to earn cash prizes based on their performance. Visit www.versusnow.io for a full list of available games.
Even those gamers who previously weren’t interested in competitive gaming will find that VersusNow offers up a unique opportunity to not only prove their skills but also turn that expertise into money with fast, seamless gameplay and response times, as well as fair matchmaking and transparent match results. In addition, gamers can enjoy the convenience of accessing and playing card & casino games on the VersusNow platform anytime, anywhere without the need for game installations. The platform is built on patented streaming technology, creating a hack-proof environment at its core that’s any platform that has browser support, including consoles, PC, home set-top and streaming boxes, and mobile devices.
"In the dynamic world of competitive gaming, which is constantly evolving, we deeply appreciate the unwavering commitment that game developers invest in their creations and the genuine passion gamers bring to showcasing their skills,” shared Sean Lee, Co-CEO of Volcano Diver. “VersusNow has been meticulously crafted to align with these profound values. We warmly welcome players to exhibit their skills, earn well-deserved rewards, and encourage developers to explore exciting avenues to ensure their titles flourish for years to come.”
For developers looking to freshen up their catalog of released titles or add exciting layers of competitive gaming to their future titles, VersusNow also serves as an effortless and simple-to-integrate SDK that supports consoles, PC, mobile, and TV platforms via supported browsers. Beyond its platform compatibility, VersusNow seamlessly integrates into both multiplayer and single-player games. This innovation empowers developers to uncover novel methods for infusing competitiveness into their games. Noteworthy features encompass support for tournaments and leagues, player rating-driven matchmaking, enticing rewards, incentive programs, and efficient fund withdrawals that accommodate various currency types.
Learn more information about VersusNow over on the official site.
Bahnsen Knights, the third visual novel in a series inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and ‘80s home computer graphics from developer LCB Game Studio (@lcbgamestudio) and publisher Chorus Worldwide (@ChorusWorldwide), has shifted gears to a new December 14 release date on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5|4, and Nintendo Switch, as well as PC and MAC via Steam.
Originally expected to be released Oct. 26, the delay comes after the unexpected passing of artist Fernando “Fer” Martínez Ruppel’s sister. Fer pays tribute to her in a Steam Post today. Bahnsen Knights is dedicated to her memory.
As the two-man team picks back up work in an attempt to return to a sense of normalcy, they are putting the finishing touches on the third title in this trilogy of tales inspired by 1950s pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics. A new demo is available now on Steam for PC and Mac as part of the October Steam Next Fest, featuring the first two chapters of the game.
Explore a corrupt county laden with life-threatening tornadoes and a dark, twisted cult convinced the devil’s sending these massive storms to rip through lives and landscapes. Gain the trust of the locals as Boulder, an undercover detective investigating the disappearance of his past partner and old friend, Cupra. Steer the narrative in multiple directions by making heavy, life-altering decisions.
Chorus Worldwide (@ChorusWorldwide) announced that Mothmen 1966, the first visual novel in a series inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and ‘80s home computer graphics developed by LCB Game Studio, searches for the truth on Thursday, July 14, 2022 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (playable on PS5), Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel featuring a fusion of exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.
Every November, the Leonid Meteor Shower lights up the sky in a spectacular astrological display, but the shower of ‘66 brought something…else. Follow young lovers Lee and Victoria, local gas station owner Holt, and paranormal investigator Lou as they all encounter a conspiracy with horrifying implications.
On this fateful night, the line between scientific fact and science fiction blurs. Men in black lurk in the shadows, watching, waiting. Red eyes glare through the deep, dark woods…red eyes Lou believes might belong to the “Mothmen” he’s researching.
Earlier this year Microsoft announced that Xbox is coming to Windows 8. Now, Major Nelson has revealed the first wave Xbox LIVE games that will be coming to Windows 8 starting October 26th.
Wave one will bring many of the games you already know and love; and will include 29 titles from Microsoft Studios, some of which will be exclusive to Windows 8.
Many games will be available starting October 26th with ongoing new releases coming through holiday and beyond. This growing portfolio spans genres and delivers an innovative mix of fun-to-play titles that will be playable on any Windows 8 PC, laptop, or tablet.
Xbox games will be easy to find in the preinstalled Windows 8 Xbox Games app and available in the Windows 8 Store. In addition, all Xbox games for Windows 8 will have Xbox Achievements, and many will also take advantage of other Xbox features, including leaderboards, multiplayer modes, and connecting with friends, and more.
Check out all 40 games listed just after the break.
When many of the year’s biggest games involve shooting people in the face, it should be no surprise that violence in games was again a common theme in videogame politics in 2007.
Contrary to popular belief, however, there are many popular titles that don’t involve bullets in bedlam. But you’re not going to hear politicians rally against the carpel tunnel you’ve developed from Guitar Hero. That kind of stuff doesn’t win votes.
And in an industry where blood and guts in games frequently splash headlines, former Entertainment Software Association boss Doug Lowenstein was well-aware of the challenges the industry would face after he left his post for new opportunities earlier this year.
"Damn it, get up there and defend [your work]," he implored in what would be his farewell speech at the Las Vegas DICE Summit in February. "… If you want to be controversial, fine, … that’s great. But damn it, don’t duck and cover when the shit hits the fan.”
Manhunt 2
And the shit did hit the fan in June, when Rockstar and Take-Two’s Manhunt 2 was granted an "AO" by the Entertainment Software Rating Board due to the game’s violent content. It proved to be one of the first big, public challenges for the newly-appointed management at Take-Two, and a microcosm for the struggle between the entire games industry and legislators. Manhunt 2 was edited, re-rated under an “M,” released in October, was hacked into, in turn releasing said violent content in the PSP version, and politicians, much like ambulance chasers, were all over it like stink on Donkey Kong.
In effect, Manhunt 2 acted as a catalyst for much of the videogame-related political headlines throughout the year.
In August, California Sen. Leland Yee demanded that the ESRB make the ratings process more transparent following the ESRB’s re-rating of the game, just a few months after the Federal Trade Commission lauded the ESRB for the strides made in keeping mature games out of minors’ hands. In November, the cross-party quartet of US Senators including Hillary Clinton, Joe Lieberman, Evan Bayh and Sam Brownback made a similar demand, calling for a “thorough review” of the ESRB in the wake of Manhunt 2’s release.
And after all that, the game launched to ho-hum sales and lukewarm reviews—a truly anticlimactic event upon which so much time, money and energy had been spent. But it still served, and continues to serve, as yet another lesson to an industry whose audience is now old enough to think for themselves.
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