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My name is Sara Anslee, I live in Colorado. I am very fond of gaming, writing, and blogging. I share the latest news and tips about sports games, video games, gaming movies, gaming devices, and accessories. I also love watching movies and traveling.

IGT’s DoubleDown Casino Draws Top Social Gaming Talent

SEATTLE, Feb. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — IGT (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in compelling casino gaming entertainment, announced today that Jim Veevaert  has joined IGT’s DoubleDown Casino as its new Vice President of Games.    (Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20131003/LA91408LOGO) A 20-year industry veteran, Veevaert has a remarkable game development background and successful track record of bringing world-renowned hits […]

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Jumpy Horse Show Jumping – Brand New Equine Game for iPad and iPhone

Internet Reshenia LLC today introduces Jumpy Horse Show Jumping 1.0, a brand new equine game for iOS devices. This app allows users to create customized jumping courses and race a variety of horses through them. There are several different modes of gameplay to challenge the player including Auto, Jump, Speed, and Advanced. Players choose a variety of obstacles to design a unique course that their horse can race. 7 breeds of horses can also be customized with different colors and markings.

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Pro Surfing World Tour – Big Wave Tsunami Stunt Riders

Imaginate Games announces Pro Surfing World Tour 1.3.2 for iOS, its surfing sports game focused on great gameplay with cool Anime graphic style. Perfect timing is required to create the largest jumps and perform the most tricks. Players compete as different Chibi style characters and play against others world wide over different stages each with unique and challenging levels. In game leaderboards and tournaments provide a fantastic opportunity for players to highlight their skill.

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Falling Fox, a Vertical Diving Game, Released for iOS

FlipBox Games today announces Falling Fox 1.1, their second game for iOS. The game stars an adventuring fox called Roki, whom one day came across a treasure map left by some unknown entity. Intrigued by the words of ‘Gold Coins’ mentioned on the map, Roki sets out to the location shown on the map. However, he will soon find out that those ‘Gold Coins’ will not come by so easily. The device’s accelerometer is used to move Roki left and right, while touching the screen will float him upwards.

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Shocking New Tech Redefining How Students Learn, Mind Wiz, Launches on Kickstarter

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Mind Wiz Labs, a new Indie game company, just launched its new Kickstarter project for “Mind Wiz.” Reinventing the language learning process, they claimed it is the best language learning game on the planet. (Photo:  https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140207/PH61251-a) (Logo:  https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140207/PH61251LOGO-b) Presently, students have to lug heavy backpacks full of books.

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ETS Researchers Connect Games and Assessment in “Manual” for Designers

PRINCETON, N.J., Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Assessments embedded in game-based formats are the current rage in education circles.  But, how does one go about framing and designing such tests?  That question and many others are answered in a new publication, Psychometric Considerations in Game-Based Assessment. (Logo: https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120110/DC33419LOGO) This new white paper on game-based assessment

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Honda Wows Windy City with Real-Life Custom Forza Civic Si Coupe

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Honda teamed up with Forza Motorsport, the world’s hottest racing game franchise, to unveil the winning entry of the Forza Motorsport Civic Si Design Contest at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Selected from nearly 170 entries, the winning 2014 Civic Si Coupe design was created by Forza gamer Tiffany

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An Elephant’s Flight, a Safari Racing Game, Out Now for Free on iOS

Ready, set, fly! Ellis Crosby, mobile app developer, has announced that An Elephant’s Flight: A Safari Racing Adventure is now available on iOS iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The game features a unique set of characters (elephants) racing against each other in 40 stages. Players can race against the clock or against friends in multiplayer mode. Players can progress, collect coins, unlock new levels and characters, and receive power boosts, time bounces, and magnet power.

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The Last Of Us Honored With 10 Awards Including Game Of The Year At 17th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards

Top Honors Celebrating the Creative Accomplishments in Interactive Entertainment Also Went to Bioshock Infinite, Grand Theft Auto V, Plants vs. Zombies 2, and More LAS VEGAS, Feb. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Suspense, horror, and surreal worlds dominated the 17th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the video game industry’s most prestigious honors. Naughty Dog’s dystopian, post-apocalyptic reimagining of

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