News

Read The Prologue From The New Infinity Blade Novel

Along with Epic’s announcement of Chair’s upcoming iOS sequel Infinity Blade 2 came the reveal that novelist Brandon Sanderson has published a novel based on the world of Infinity Blade. Epic was kind enough to send along a lengthy excerpt from the book — I’ve taken the prologue and reprinted it here. Several additional chapters is available on Sanderson’s site, along with information on how to order.


September 17, 2011
News

Shadow Complex 2 Has Been Designed. Can We Just Play It Already?

Man, I still don’t quite know what it was about Shadow Complex. I loved that game so much. So when Cliff Bleszinski told me that its sequel has already been designed, it just about made my day.


December 18, 2010
In Real Life

A Guide To Delivering Infinity Blade Smack Downs

I’m a big fan of swordplay iPhone and iPad game Infinity Blade, but despite the hours I’ve spent playing the game I didn’t know everything presented in this little developer guide to the title.


December 16, 2010
News

The iPhone’s Prettiest Game Was Meant For Kinect

Infinity Blade is easily the best-looking game on the iPhone. Originally, though, it would have just been average-looking, as it wasn’t destined for Apple’s handheld at all.


December 15, 2010
News

End Of The Road For Ender’s Game… Game

In 2008, Shadow Complex developers Chair revealed they were working on an Ender’s Game title. People got upset. It’s OK, people. Relax. The game’s been canned.


News

Infinity Blade Getting New Blades This Month, Multiplayer Next

I’m a big fan of Infinity Blade’s amazing graphics and interesting take on iPhone gaming. So it’s great to hear that the first update for the $US6 game is expected to hit next week.


December 22, 2009
News

Shadow Complex Is Your XBLA Deal Of The Week

Missed out on Xbox Live Arcade smash Shadow Complex? One of my favourite downloadable games of the year and recent Spike TV VGA award winner is now just 800 Microsoft Points, a deal that lasts only this week. Hurry!


May 21, 2008
News

Epic Snags Undertow Developer Chair Entertainment Group

Utah-based Chair Entertainment Group, developers of Xbox Live Arcade title Undertow, have been acquired by Epic Games, the companies announced today. Through the agreement, Chair becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Epic, keeping the Chair name while developing Unreal Engine titles.

“Chair’s stylised approach to creating games is further enhanced by their ability to stretch our technology in new directions that not only help in creating amazing gaming experiences but also demonstrate the power and versatility of the Unreal Engine,” said Epic VP Mark Rein. “We are thrilled to bring the Chair team into the Epic family, and look forward to working with them to create original new games that continue to innovate and inspire.”