Game of the Year

World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King Classic™ to Transport Players Back to the Icy Realm of Northrend Later This Year

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is coming later this year, inviting players to experience anew an adventure that indelibly shaped the ongoing story of Warcraft.

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  • Blizzard Entertainment today announced that World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic is coming later this year, inviting players to experience anew an adventure that indelibly shaped the ongoing story of Warcraft.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220418005551/en/
    World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Classic Key Art (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Were thrilled to revisit one of the most beloved eras in Warcraft history with Wrath of the Lich King Classic, said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • The original release of this expansion brought many improvements to the game, along with a timeless villain and an epic story.
  • Players will be able to create Death Knight characters during a content update prior to the launch of Wrath of the Lich King Classic.

An Underwater Expedition Awaits in the Newest Hearthstone® Expansion, Voyage to the Sunken City™, Live Today

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Voyage to the Sunken City introduces Colossal Legendary minions for each class that come with monstrous appendages whenever theyre summoned.

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  • Voyage to the Sunken City introduces Colossal Legendary minions for each class that come with monstrous appendages whenever theyre summoned.
  • Dredge also synergizes well with new Azsharan cards that send a powerful Sunken treasure to the bottom of the deck.
  • Visit www.playhearthstone.com for details on Voyage to the Sunken City, the updated Core set, and set rotation.
  • Hearthstone is available globally for Windows and Mac PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android tablets; and iOS, and Android mobile phones.

Deathloop Wins Game of the Year From NAVGTR®

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization of 1,200 media voters and 13,200 subscribers, has announced winners for its 21st annual awards program honoring video game design and programming.

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  • The National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization of 1,200 media voters and 13,200 subscribers, has announced winners for its 21st annual awards program honoring video game design and programming.
  • Leading all winning games is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (7), followed by Psychonauts 2 with 5 awards.
  • Deathloop, Metroid Dread, and Resident Evil 4 VR each won 3 awards.
  • It Takes Two, Returnal, The Medium, and Deathloop were the only original intellectual properties to win multiple awards.

Buckle Up: 7-Eleven and Rocket League Go Full Throttle

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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"So, it felt right to give car fans the chance to boost their ride in the Rocket League arena While also helping us design and potentially win a Rocket League-inspired car IRL."

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  • "So, it felt right to give car fans the chance to boost their ride in the Rocket League arena While also helping us design and potentially win a Rocket League-inspired car IRL."
  • 7-Eleven is also an official sponsor of the North American Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS), the world's premier professional Rocket League competition.
  • Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition.
  • Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC.

CGMagazine Completes Best of 2021/22 Series with New Print Issue and Announces Game of the Year 2021

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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This month, CGMagazine will be releasing the Best of 2021/22 print issue, highlighting all the best movies, games, tech and more from the last year.

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  • This month, CGMagazine will be releasing the Best of 2021/22 print issue, highlighting all the best movies, games, tech and more from the last year.
  • The Best of 2021/22 event was bigger than ever this year, with the addition of many different categories.
  • There were plenty of winners across the board, such as HUAWEI with Best Monitor 2021/22 , and Marvel with Spider-Man: No Way Home winning Best Movie 2021 .
  • The "Best of" event also saw the addition of new awards like the Top Games 2021 by Category , with games such as Life is Strange: True Colors winning Best Adventure Game, and Far Cry 6 winning Best Shooter.

Evolution launches Lightning Roulette in New Jersey

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Evolution today announced the launch of its award-winning Lightning Roulette online live casino game in New Jersey.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Evolution today announced the launch of its award-winning Lightning Roulette online live casino game in New Jersey.
  • This launch follows the successful launch of Auto Lightning Roulette over one year ago in the state.
  • In Lightning Roulette, all the usual Roulette bets are available.
  • Millar added, "Lightning Roulette is a homegrown Evolution brand and has truly revolutionised Roulette.

CGMagazine Readies Game of the Year 2021 Voting

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Friday, December 31, 2021
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ST. CATHARINES, ON, Dec. 31, 2021 /CNW/ - CGMagazine Publishing Inc. CGMagazine is rounding up the best of 2021 whilethey head into the New Year.

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  • ST. CATHARINES, ON, Dec. 31, 2021 /CNW/ - CGMagazine Publishing Inc. CGMagazine is rounding up the best of 2021 whilethey head into the New Year.
  • Starting tomorrow, Jan 1, 2022, readers will be able to head over to CGMagonline to vote for Game of the Year 2021.
  • "Game of the Year is a coveted award crowned by major outlets at the end of each year.
  • The end of January will see the Best of 2021 print issue of CGMagazine, including Game of the Year and various best tech lists.

The Horde and Alliance Clash in the Newest Hearthstone® Expansion, Fractured in Alterac Valley™, Live Today

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Fractured in Alterac Valley, the latest expansion for Blizzard Entertainments smash-hit digital card game Hearthstone, is now live, wrapping up the Year of the Gryphon with an epic battle between the Horde and Alliance.

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  • Fractured in Alterac Valley, the latest expansion for Blizzard Entertainments smash-hit digital card game Hearthstone, is now live, wrapping up the Year of the Gryphon with an epic battle between the Horde and Alliance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211207005959/en/
    The Horde and Alliance Clash in the Newest Hearthstone Expansion, Fractured in Alterac Valley (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Fractured in Alterac Valley introduces 135 all-new cards inspired by the legendary titular battleground from World of Warcraft, which defined the war between the Horde and Alliance for millions of players around the world.
  • Fractured in Alterac Valley concludes an epic year of Hearthstone with a pitch-perfect tribute to Warcrafts legendary battleground, said Mike Ybarra, leader of Blizzard Entertainment.
  • Hearthstone is available globally for Windows and Mac PCs; Windows, iOS, and Android tablets; and iOS, and Android mobile phones.

Nintendo Download: Make it Brain!

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Download the free demo now in Nintendo eShop to try three activities in Solo and Party mode.

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  • Download the free demo now in Nintendo eShop to try three activities in Solo and Party mode.
  • If youd like to experience some of these Nintendo Switch games before the grand event, youre in luck!
  • Of course, for other Nintendo characters with a wild streak, youll want to check out WarioWare: Get It Together!
  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
    Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Upper Deck Announces Multi-Year Agreement For World Of Warcraft®, Diablo®, StarCraft®, Overwatch® And Hearthstone® Trading Cards, Collectibles And More

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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This December, Upper Deck is launching an exclusive Blizzard 30th Anniversary trading card set, the first of its kind to include a comprehensive cast of characters from across Blizzard's most popular games.

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  • This December, Upper Deck is launching an exclusive Blizzard 30th Anniversary trading card set, the first of its kind to include a comprehensive cast of characters from across Blizzard's most popular games.
  • The new release will include a 50-card Blizzard set along with insert sets like negative variant cards, rare foil parallel chase cards and super-rare autographed cards.
  • Upper Deck will also be offering a limited number of free packs on UpperDeckEpack.com , the company's patent-pending digital platform where fans can buy, open, collect and trade cards with other users from around the world.
  • Upper Deck is dedicated to creating premium products that turn memorable moments into collectibles.