Tag Archives: arrowhead games

Tue, May 07, 2013 | 17:45 BST

Latest The Showdown Effect update has a spaghetti Western, 80′s monster movie vibe

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Arrowhead Game Studios has released a new content update for The Showdown Effect, with new stages, characters, and costumes.

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Fri, Mar 01, 2013 | 19:05 GMT

The Showdown Effect trailer goes for the slowdown effect

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Dave Chappelle was right:everything looks better in slow motion. To add further proof to this concept, Paradox Interactive has released a new trailer for The Showdown Effect showing as much set to Strauss’ lovely waltz, The Blue Danube. Watch below. The Showdown Effect is scheduled for release on March 5.

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Sat, Jan 19, 2013 | 19:41 GMT

Magicka is free-to-play on Steam this weekend, and 75% off

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Magicka is free-to-play on Steam this weekend until 1.00pm PST. You can also pick up the game for 75% off, and get started on the latest round of free DLC, Jólnir’s Workshop. Head over to the game’s Steam page for more information.

Tue, Aug 07, 2012 | 13:50 BST

Magicka: Woot Tournament DLC includes Olympic-themed PvP maps

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Magicka’s latest DLC pack Woot Tournament includes four Olympic themed PvP maps

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Wed, Nov 16, 2011 | 20:43 GMT

Magicka prepares for The Stars are Left expansion with large patch and new video

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To get folks ready for Magicka’s upcoming expansion,The Stars are Left, a massive patch has been released for the core title through Steam. Those wishing to look over the list of additions and fixes, can do so through here. There’s also a new video for the Lovecraft-inspired campaign posted below, courtesy of EvilAvatar. The expansion is set for a release this winter.

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Thu, Oct 27, 2011 | 16:07 BST

Magicka: The Stars are Left – Lovecraftian expansion set to launch this winter

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Paradox and Arrowhead have announced The Stars are Left, a Lovecraftian expansion for Magicka.

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Mon, Jun 06, 2011 | 16:54 BST

Magicka PvP patch hitting June 21, E3 trailer released

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Paradox Interactive and Arrowhead Game Studios today announced the PvP game mode for Magicka will go live on June 21.

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Sun, Mar 20, 2011 | 22:21 GMT

Arrowhead teases Magicka multiplayer, Vietnam influences discussed

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Magicka developer Arrowhead has revealed its inspiration for the upcoming Vietnam expansion, and teased the possibility of competitive multiplayer.

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Mon, Feb 28, 2011 | 06:16 GMT

Magicka developer: Cloud-based gaming “inherently flawed”

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Patrik Lasota of Arrowhead Games, the team behind Magicka, has criticised cloud-based gaming services, calling them “inherently flawed”, but praised digital distribution for its capacity to deliver frequent patches.

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Sat, Feb 05, 2011 | 13:49 GMT

Another patch for Magicka released as the game moves 150,000 units

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Magicka sold through 150,000 digital units since its January 25 release.

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Tue, Jan 25, 2011 | 21:46 GMT

Paradox issues patch for Magicka

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Paradox and Arrowhead’s Magicka is now available for download, and a patch has also been released for the game.
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