Lost Planet 2-
May 12, 2010
Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and
publisher of video games, today announced the
global availability of Lost Planet® 2 for Xbox
360® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system.
UDF: Spitfire-
May 12, 2010
Auckland-based SquidJuice Games,
the developer of "UDF: 3D Tactics", has released
the first in a new line of arcade style iPhone
games, "UDF: Spitfire". The new line will
continue the "United Defense Force" (UDF) series
of titles, and will be collectively called "UDF:
Arcade".
Beckett Massive Online Gamer-
May 12, 2010
The newest issue of Beckett
Massive Online Gamer (#25 Jul/Aug 2010) contains
the magazine’s annual list of the top 20 most
influential people in massively multiplayer
online games for 2009. This year, a new face
sits atop the list, replacing Blizzard
Entertainment’s Rob Pardo, who topped the
rankings for two straight years.
Supermassive Games/Boom! deal-
May 12, 2010
Leading independent videogames development
studio Supermassive Games has appointed Boom! to
handle a revolutionary new online game.
BioShock 2-
May 12, 2010
The Rapture Metro
Pack* introduces six new maps that
take place over areas from the single player
portion of BioShock 2.
In addition, 2K Games has also released two
separate BioShock 2
multiplayer expansions.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2-
January 18, 2010
ZEN Studios, the definitive leader in
arcade-style pinball videogames, in partnership
with Tecmo® announced today that the ZEN
Pinball: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 table has launched
as an expansion table for ZEN Pinball and is
available on PlayStation®Network for $2.49USD
and $1.99EURO.
Jessica. Mystery of Courchevel -
January 18, 2010
This time tireless and irrepressible adventurer
Jessica goes to the Alps with her boyfriend Tony
to have some rest at the famous ski resort. But
on the first day Tony was arrested and faced
charges of kidnapping the dog. Police has
refused to disclose any details citing the
confidentiality and then Jessica secretly enters
the police station and successfully frees Tony
from the cell.
Hellgate-
January 18, 2010
HanbitSoft Inc., announced today that the
company has obtained the publishing rights for
Hellgate in North America, Europe and Japan from
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.. HanbitSoft and
NAMCO BANDAI Games America, the formal owner of
the publishing rights in these regions, have
entered into an agreement for the game to be
distributed by HanbitSoft in the future.
Hello Kitty Online-
January 18, 2010
Hello Kitty Online (www.hellokittyonline.com)
fans get ready, because Food for Friends 2
starts January 21, 2010! This event lets Guilds
compete for big Loyalty Point prizes, which you
can use to buy cool stuff from the Item Mall!
What's more, players from select regions who
participate in Food for Friends 2 will
automatically generate real money donations to
help disaster relief efforts in Haiti.
Dragonica-
January 18, 2010
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and THQ*ICE LLC, the
recently launched joint venture between THQ and
ICE Entertainment focusing on free-to-play
online games, today announced the start of the
Dragonica™ Online Water Series Game Card
Sweepstakes giving players a chance to win a
$2,500 Best Buy gift card and limited edition
Dragonica Online Water Series Game Cards loaded
with ICE Cash.
AIAS Hall of Fame-
January 15, 2010 The Academy of
Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced
that Mark Cerny will be the 13th inductee into
the Academy’s Hall of Fame, which is bestowed
upon individuals who've contributed a
significant advancement within the industry
while demonstrating proven success and
leadership.
Dungeon Bandits-
January 15, 2010 Playenvy.com,
a service provided by Nvinium Games, Inc., has
announced closed beta testing (phase 1) will be
held for its tournament-based MMO ‘Dungeon
Bandits’ January 22-24. This first beta test of
the game will focus on server stability and
offer a glimpse at the intense tournament style
game play that is hosted within a fun and
challenging dungeon environment.
Master of Defense-
January 15, 2010 Voodoo Dimention
today announces 80% discount for its popular
game Master of Defense. To celebrate Christmas
and New Year, the company provides the huge
discount valid through the end of January 2010.
Gamers can take advantage of the special offer
and purchase Master of Defense at exceptionally
low price entering HAPPYHOLIDAYS in the Coupon
Code field at
http://master-of-defense.com/order.html.
Wii Fit Plus -
January 15, 2010
Nintendo and Target have teamed up to give
people a fun and invigorating way to keep their
New Year's resolutions. On weekends from Jan.
16-31, shoppers who visit select Target stores
nationwide will encounter the Wii Fit™ Plus
Experience in the parking lot or at the
entrances of the stores. Each location will
feature eight kiosks where visitors can get some
"feet-on" time with the Wii Fit Plus software in
an atmosphere reminiscent of a yoga studio.
Nintendo in 2009 -
January 15, 2010
A holiday shopping frenzy helped both of
Nintendo's video game systems make history:
Nintendo's Wii™ home system sold more than 3.8
million units in December, a new all-time
single-month U.S. sales record. The Nintendo DS™
Lite and Nintendo DSi™ hand-held systems
combined to sell more than 3.3 million, the
second biggest month in U.S. history.
GameShastra releases -
January 12, 2010
Leading Indian game developer GameShastra has
just released three new PSP Mini games onto the
PSN, bringing its total number of games
available through the PlayStation Network to
five.
Beat City -
January 12, 2010
In Beat City, players must find their rhythm in
order to restore Beat City to the vibrant,
melodious city it once was. Using the stylus,
players simply tap, swipe or hold on queue to
the music's beat in order to receive a high star
rating within each mini-game.
Lovely Lisa and Friends -
January 12, 2010
TOMY Corporation today announced that Lovely
Lisa and Friends™ will be available at
retail outlets nationwide this February for the
Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™. The second
installment to the fashion doll simulation game
enables girls to explore their style and develop
a variety of skills that teach them successful
working habits.
Game Connection San Francisco
2010 -
January 12, 2010
Game Connection, the game business matchmaking
event returns to San Francisco this year and is
launching for the very first time, the American
edition of its Level Up program. The scheme
allows five young studios the chance to exhibit
their projects to a huge selection of industry
buyers at their event, which takes place from
March 8th to 10th, as well as have their own
private meeting room.
Mary Kay Andrews: The Fixer Upper -
January 12, 2010
Digi Ronin Games today announced that “Mary Kay
Andrews: The Fixer Upper”, a colorful and clever
hidden object casual game for PC and Mac, is now
available for download purchase from your
favorite casual game portal. Based on The Fixer
Upper by New York Times bestselling author Mary
Kay Andrews, the game features a rich and
engaging storyline that takes you from the
high-powered intrigue of national politics to
the small-town hilarity of home renovation.
The Sims 3 Create-A-World -
January 11, 2010
EA’s The Sims Studio is putting the power of
world creation directly into The Sims 3 players’
hands! Available today as a free download on
www.TheSims3.com,
The Sims™ 3 Create a World Tool – BETA allows
players to create and share unique new worlds
that they design. Registered The Sims 3 players
will be able to step into the shoes of The Sims
3 development team by using the same robust
world-building tools the team uses to create
worlds and towns for The Sims 3.
War Plan Pacific -
January 11, 2010
Once upon a time a game covering the entire war
in the Pacific from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay
would have involved finding proper play space,
punching out counters (which could lead to such
dangers as paper cuts and lost ships in the shag
rug), reading rules, and finding an opponent.
Percy Jackson & The Olympians:
The Lightning Thief -
January 11, 2010
Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI)
announced today the February 9, 2010 release of
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning
Thief, the Nintendo DSTM
video game based on Disney-Hyperion Books'
best-selling fantasy novel and highly
anticipated film from 20th Century Fox.
Nintendo USA downloads -
January 11, 2010
Courtroom intrigue with everyone's favorite Ace
Attorney leads this week's Nintendo Download.
For the first time, players can use the Wii
Remote™ controller to help them balance the
scales of justice. Six other games join this
week's lineup, including some temporal
adventures and a puzzle game based on shadows,
not to mention new twists on solitaire,
billiards and word searches.
Pokémon HeartGold
Version/SoulSilver Version -
January 11, 2010
For more than a decade, millions of Pokémon™
fans around the world have enjoyed training
their Pokémon within their video games. The
March 14 release of the Pokémon™ HeartGold
Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version games
lets players continue to enjoy the world of
Pokémon away from their Nintendo DS™ or Nintendo
DSi™ systems, taking their favorite Pokémon with
them wherever they go with the new Pokéwalker™
accessory. This new accessory will come included
with each copy of these games.
S-3D Gaming Alliance appointments -
January 9, 2010
According to the U-DECIDE Initiative, a well
received study of modern gamers, 93% of survey
respondents want to see game developers support
stereoscopic 3D technology. The industry
answered by starting development of The S-3D
Gaming Alliance (S3DGA), a non-profit
corporation that is 100% focused on making
stereoscopic 3D gaming possible through
standards, education, and product adoption.
Combat Arms -
January 9, 2010
It’s been two weeks since Nexon America released
the new Cabin Fever game mode in its multiplayer
online first-person shooter Combat Arms, and
there has been more than 452,000 matches played
with 278 million marauding zombies wiped out.
Cabin Fever, a cooperative, team-based mode
drops players into an abandoned building where
they’re beset by brain-thirsty zombies.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship
2010: Reverse of Arcadia -
January 9, 2010
Designed as the ultimate incarnation of the Yu-Gi-Oh!
TRADING CARD GAME for Nintendo DS, Yu-Gi-Oh!
5D’s World Championship 2010: Reverse of Arcadia
marries intricate storylines and new gameplay
features making for the most detailed and
exhaustive Yu-Gi-Oh! experience on this platform
to date.
Rock Band -
January 9, 2010
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a
five pack of songs from Alice In Chains will be
added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of
downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and
Wii™.
LEGO Universe -
January 9, 2010
The official LEGO Universe trailer – unveiled at
CES this week – is now available for download,
along with the first in-game footage and new
screenshots from the upcoming MMOG. The new
video footage and art assets showcase an array
of vivid locales, animated minifig avatars, and
action-packed adventures that players will
discover when LEGO Universe launches for PC
later this year.
Sonic the Hedgehog accessories -
January 8, 2010
Mad Catz® Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a
leading worldwide third-party interactive
entertainment accessory provider, today
announced a new range of Licensed Sonic the
Hedgehog accessories for use with Nintendo DSi™
and Nintendo DS™ Lite video game systems to be
launched in North America.
Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of
the Deep -
January 8, 2010
Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep offers
six new ocean locations to explore. Plunge into
the icy Arctic waters or explore the sunken
wrecks in the Aegean Sea and for the first time,
venture into rivers such as the mysterious
Brazilian Amazon, to discover a vast array of
freshwater wildlife.
Aliens vs. Predator -
January 8, 2010
Lance Henriksen will appear as Karl Bishop
Weyland, a descendent of Charles Bishop Weyland,
the founder of the infamous Weyland-Yutani
corporation from the Aliens universe. He will
lend his likeness and voice to the production.
Vampire Saga: Pandora's Box -
January 8, 2010
If you’re into all things ghastly and ghoulish,
then you’ll love Vampire Saga: Pandora’s Box,
the latest hidden object adventure game from
Focus Multimedia. Licensed from Alawar
Entertainment, the game joins Focus’ range of
best-selling casual games.
Audition -
January 8, 2010
As part of their continual efforts to keep
Audition Online, the popular dance-themed rhythm
MMO, updated with the hottest new music, Redbana
US recently added new music from pop artists
Jordin Sparks, Morgan Hayes, and Ke$ha, whose
single, "Tik-Tok" is in its second week as the
#1 song on Billboard’s Top 100.
Major League Baseball 2K10 -
January 7, 2010
In addition to cover athlete Evan Longoria,
third baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays®, 2K Sports
announced today that they have partnered with
seven additional elite baseball superstars to
help promote Major League Baseball® 2K10. The
players will form an impressive council, who
will serve as active spokesmen and invaluable
gameplay advisors for the title this season.
Fast Food Panic -
January 7, 2010
Leading video game publisher,
SouthPeak Games, in collaboration with Nobilis
Games, today announced the arrival of Fast Food
Panic for Nintendo DS™, and coming to Wii™ on
January 19, 2010. Fast Food Panic puts players
behind the grill as an entrepreneur of a small,
lively new restaurant.
Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de
France 2010 -
January 7, 2010
Cyanide and Focus Home
Interactive are extremely pleased to reveal the
very first images of Pro Cycling Manager/Tour de
France 2010. These images testify of the great
improvement added to this ever-more popular
sports game series.
Scrap Metal -
January 7, 2010
Independent development studio Slick
Entertainment, best known for its work on the
award-winning N+ for Xbox LIVE® Arcade,
announced today that it would put the pedal to
the metal at this year’s International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) with its newest gaming
creation, Scrap Metal™.
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade
FightStick: Tournament Edition "S" -
January 7, 2010
Continuing the legacy of the award winning
original Street Fighter™ IV Tournament Edition
FightSticks, the Tournament Edition “S”
introduces an all new “Slim” design FightStick
casing and will be available in a choice of two
distinctive designs, each adorned with official
artwork provided by Capcom® and taken directly
from the new Super Street Fighter® IV game.
METAL SLUG XX -
January 6, 2010
Choose between six zany METAL SLUG characters
and shoot through seven action-packed levels
with varying obstacles, numerous enemies, and
diverging paths. Confident players can put their
skills to the test by playing more than 70
mission-based trials in "Combat School."
Bayonetta -
January 6, 2010
BAYONETTA is a cinematic, stylized third person
action game from the famed creative mind of
renowned game developer, Hideki Kamiya of
PlatinumGames. Bayonetta, the game's
protagonist, is a graceful, gun-wielding witch
who awakens after being entombed in a coffin at
bottom of a lake for 500 years with no memory.
Divinity II: Ego Draconis -
January 6, 2010
Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II –
Ego Draconis boasts a robust fantasy
adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with
massive dungeons and outdoor spaces to explore.
It boasts a bevy of features unique to the RPG
market, like a classless Skill Tree system
allowing for endless upgrading combinations, the
power of mindreading and for the first time
you’ll have the ability to play either on-foot
as a Dragon Slayer or as a fire-breathing
dragon!
Farm Frenzy 3: Ice Age -
January 6, 2010
Scarlett returns for another great adventure in
Farm Frenzy 3: Ice Age! The star of the popular
time and resource management series takes
frantic farming to a whole new level as she
breeds penguins and arctic animals, whips up
cool treats and helps out a pair of
down-on-their-luck brothers in the ice cream
business.
WW2: Time of Wrath -
January 6, 2010
From the front lines in France and Russia to the
deserts of North Africa and the airfields and
convoys of Britain, the campaigns of World War
II are yours to command in WW2: Time of Wrath!
This turn-based grand strategy title, the highly
improved and expanded sequel to WW2: Road to
Victory, puts the player in charge of the
political, economic and military decisions of
one or more Axis or Allied nations, including
minor nations.
Community Vibes 5 -
January 4, 2010
With the turn of the new year, Gamertag Radio is
excited to be bringing more to the community
with Community Vibes 5. Only a month away, GTR
is pulling out all the stops to make this a
necessary come-to event for the gaming and
podcasting community.
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger -
January 4, 2010
BlazBlue is a new experience in 2D fighting
games making exceptional use of the power behind
the Next Gen consoles and online gameplay
networks. The game is created by Arc System
Works, the Japanese developers behind the
critically acclaimed, long running Guilty Gears
fighting franchise which began in 1998.
Starters Orders 4 -
January 4, 2010
Starters Orders 4 is the latest in the long
running and highly acclaimed 'Starters Orders'
horse racing management game series developed by
Strategic Designs Ltd., of Manchester, England.
Nintendo USA downloads -
January 4, 2010
Should old acquaintance be forgot? We can't
remember. But what we can remember is that this
week's downloadable lineup from Nintendo asks a
lot of questions. The Nintendo DSiWare™ service
wonders if you can master missiles with
Trajectile™,
Fairytale Fights -
January 4, 2010
Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC:
PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of
entertainment software, is thrilled to announce
today that the Fairytale Fights White Room Demo,
available via Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation®Network,
has already secured in excess of 700,000
downloads worldwide.
Achron -
January 2, 2010
Redefining the pre-order, purchasers of the game
will be able to immediately access five single
player levels. Within these levels, players will
learn command hierarchy, become familiar with
time travel, and begin to utilize time travel
strategies. In addition, the purchaser will
receive all future major builds of Achron
through the final release.
Battle Beat -
January 2, 2010
Can you keep the beat and crush
your foes? Battle Beat offers a new experience
in instrument-driven gameplay on the XBox360
Indie Games channel. Stegersaurus Games'
research and marketing teams (consisting of two
chimps and an iguana, all with Masters degrees)
have discovered a thriving market in rhythm
gaming.
Warrior Epic -
January 2, 2010
From now through January 4th all Double
Experience Potions in Warrior Epic will be
offered for 50% off their original price.
Warrior Epic recently launched its first major
expansion with Warrior Epic: Battlegrounds which
offers a multitude of all-new content
including brand new PVP gameplay, an all-new HUB
City, a New Region (Trogken Swamps), dozens of
new items and much more.
Rock Band -
January 1, 2010
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a
three pack of songs from Paul McCartney’s latest
live album will soon be added to the Rock Band
Music Store and LEGO® Rock Band Music Store of
downloadable content for the Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and
Wii™.
Navy Patrol: Coastal Defense -
January 1, 2010
ICS Mobile announced the addition of the Endless
Mode to the critically acclaimed Navy Patrol
Coastal Defense Zero. The studio also revealed
that its upcoming title will be named Modern
Pirates: D.S.R which stands for Deep Sea Raids.
4Story Online -
January 1, 2010
Combining beautiful artworks and epic scale
warfare movie clip with a high definition, it is
providing stunning visual effect and a quick
registration spot to allow new visitors to make
their way to the world of 4story in a trice.
Zodiac Online -
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year to every Zodiac Online player! In
celebration of the coming new year, Zodiac
Online is giving a ‘hot strike’ chance to break
the chilliness!
PT Boats: Knights of the Sea -
January 1, 2010
Attention Mirrors! The free demo of PT Boats :
Knights of the Sea is available for you to
download and host! Access links and a brief
description of what the demo offers can be found
below. The Demo file is approx. 870 MB in size.
Blood Bowl -
December 31, 2009
Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Games,
today announced Blood Bowl® for Windows PC, the
Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)
system coming in 2010.
Dragon Age: Origins -
December 31, 2009
Return to Ostagar summons players to a new quest
in which they will return to the fateful
battleground in Ostagar where the Grey Wardens
were nearly wiped out. Players will discover
King Cailan’s top-secret political agenda and go
behind enemy lines to revisit a place that many
feared had been lost to history.
Deco Online -
December 31, 2009
To get to the Holy Land of Seal, also known as
Dasrinen, players at level 83 and above will
need to complete a series of entrance quests
provided by NPCs in the two major towns.
Finishing the quests will earn players a Stone
of Wise Man and grant them access to the new
area.
Atlus promotion Atlus promotion -
December 31, 2009
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that they
will extend the holiday season and continue to
spread holiday cheer after the New Year with the
"Twelve Days of Atlus," a promotion giving
members of the Atlus Faithful a chance to win
special prizes as thanks for their continued
participation and support.
Divinity II: Ego Draconis -
December 31, 2009
The Game Feature Challenge comes on heels of the
recently launched Divinity II - Ego Draconis
Epic PC Sweepstakes, which gives fans the chance
to win epic loot, including a Custom Divinity II
- Ego Draconis Gaming PC and a High-Resolution
LCD Desktop Display.
Call Of Duty: World At War -
December 23, 2009
Fans of one of the most-popular online
multiplayer games ever can now get the entire
collection of Call of Duty: World at War
downloadable maps in one shot with the Call of
Duty: World at WarMap Pack Bundle.
Namco Bandai's digital distribution plans -
December 23, 2009
Leading video games developer and publisher
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today
their intent to increase its digital
distribution presence. This overall strategy
will ensure consumers have access to
hard-to-find gems and the latest best-selling
content available at their fingertips.
Topatoi -
December 23, 2009
Boolat Games is glad to wish Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year to everyone! We have intentions
to celebrate the holidays in a true cossack
fashion and ask you to join us: we announce that
the next two weeks will be the time of the Big
Sale for our beloved Topatoi game, with a
significant price drop from $9.99 to $4.99!
Halo Legends -
December 23, 2009
Relive epic moments from the “Halo” franchise in
the final preview episode of the anime saga,
“Halo Legends.” Created by Studio 4oC, part one
of “Origins” will be available exclusively on
Halo Waypoint for only 24 hours on Saturday,
Jan. 2. Be sure to check into Halo Waypoint for
your last chance to see “Halo Legends” before
its DVD release in Feb. 2010.
NBA 2K10 -
December 23, 2009
Virtual athletes ready to test their skills
against the best players in the country can now
sign up to participate in the NBA® 2K10 All-Star
Challenge Presented by Nike Basketball. The
All-Star Challenge, driven by 2K Sports, will be
available exclusively on the Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft
through the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment
network.
Codmasters Online -
December 21, 2009
This move also provides Codemasters Online with
the opportunity to offer more flexible and fluid
customer service, responding quickly to player
feedback and suggestions. With the direct
management of customer care now available, all
aspects of the service are being completely
reviewed in order to ensure that the customer is
getting the very best service available.
Sony Online Entertainment -
December 21, 2009
As SOE continues to demonstrate a commitment to
its player community, each of the Station
Players sites will be upgraded with new art,
improved navigation and features requested by
players, including a new integrated chat bar and
streamlined profile pages.
ATLUS ONLINE AND LEVEL UP! ANNOUNCE PLANS TO RELEASE NEO STE -
December 21, 2009
"Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent represents
the consummate online community gaming
experience," stated Jamie Ortiz, Head of
Business Operations, Atlus U.S.A., Inc. "Few
other F2P MMORPGs can brag about having as many
in-game events or as hands-on a team of
community managers.
Field of Glory -
December 21, 2009
Based on Slitherine’s popular tabletop wargaming
system by the same name, Field of Glory now
comes to the PC in a faithful adaptation of this
acclaimed miniatures wargame! Without the
calculations and measurements required for a
tabletop game of Field of Glory, the PC version
accurately represents ancient combat where you
make the important and fun decisions on the
battlefield.
PES 2010 -
December 21, 2009
On the other side, the update makes it even
easier to use the game’s comprehensive formation
settings, and also adds icons to show the
connectivity status of online players. All
settings can now be saved and Stocked Data will
be loaded automatically, speeding up play
immediately.
Guardian -
December 9, 2009
Willow Ridge Software's commercial release of
Guardian is now available on Xbox LIVE Indie
Games. Take command of an orbiting defense
satellite in this action-packed planetary
defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming
asteroids and crafty aliens before they break
through your shields and damage your home world.
Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien
ships and turn them against your foes.
Cloudnine -
December 9, 2009
MGAME USA announced today its holiday event
plans for fantasy MMORPG CloudNine (http://cloudnine.netgame.com).
The Event Festival begins on Tuesday, Dec. 8,
2009 and is full of mini events including
Level-up event, Closed Beta Test Rewards,
Christmas event, and Volunteer Forum Moderator
Contest.
Tales of Monkey Island -
December 9, 2009
After five months of cliffhangers, surprising
plot twists, and immersive storytelling,
Telltale Games today unveils Rise of the Pirate
God, the final Tales of Monkey Island® chapter
that is sure to shake the very foundation of
this classic game franchise. The finale is now
available at
http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland.
Treasure Mapt -
December 9, 2009
Academ Media, a game development company,
headquartered in the scientific heart of
Siberia, Academgorodok (Novosibirsk, Russia), is
glad to announce release of light version of
Treasure Map. Young players and their parents
can now play the light version of this adventure
game that provides the quickest download for the
best price ever, only $4.99! It’s limited time
offer for these Holiday months.
War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition -
December 9, 2009
Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com),
2by3 Games (www.2by3games.com)
and Henderson Field Designs are pleased to
announce that the second official update for War
in the Pacific: Admiral’s Edition, the sequel to
the legendary War in the Pacific, is now
available. This new v1.00.95 update is as huge
as the first update was, including over 200
changes, fixes and improvements to the original
release.
2010 ELAN Awards -
December 9, 2009
Justin Townsend, Chairman and Co-Founder of IGA
Worldwide, the world's leading dynamic in-game
advertising network, has accepted the positions
of Co-Founder and Chairman with the ELAN Awards
US/EU (United States/Europe).
Heaven Media contest -
December 7, 2009
“This game is the longest I have ever made, and
it features many scenes of beautiful and unique
anime-inspired artwork. The player controls the
flow of the story. With eighty-four decisions in
the first part alone, each playthrough is a new
experience.” - said Celso Riva, game
designer/programmer of the game.
Voyage Century Online -
December 7, 2009
The new version of Voyage Century Online will be
up in January 2010, with tons of new content
churned out. The adventurers are going to
witness an all-around update of new territory,
instances and treasures. The new VC will be a
brave new world filled with excitement and
challenges. Can't wait to dive? Pull the anchor
aweigh and set the sail up for the great
unknown!
Big Machine Games -
December 7, 2009
Koonsolo Games announces that their new lineup
of games will put you in control of bulldozers,
dump trucks, excavators and other heavy
equipment. They will call it Big Machine Games,
and the first game in the series is already in
development.
Urgent Fury 2010 Season -
December 7, 2009
Urgent Fury announce today that BradyGames has
joined the sponsor line up for 2010. BradyGames
has developed strategy guides for titles such as
Socom and Call of Duty which are included in the
coming year’s lineup. Members of winning teams
will enjoy the benefit of receiving various
prizes from BradyGames throughout the season.
Wadjet Eye Games offers -
December 7, 2009
Independent game developer Wadjet Eye Games (www.wadjeteyegames.com),
best known for the underground hit The Shivah
about a Bukowski-esque New York rabbi and the
acclaimed, supernatural-themed Blackwell
trilogy, shows its holiday spirit this year with
a series of special initiatives sure to get even
the most cynical gamer’s blood pumping.
XENDEX funding - November
30, 2009
XENDEX, a leading European games developer for
handheld devices, today disclosed a second round
of funding for $ 3.5 Million led by PONTIS
Capital and a group of business angels. This
latest investment follows a first capital
raising of $ 3.6 Million announced by the
company in June 2008.
Mad Skills Motocross - November
30, 2009
Mad Skills Motocross was released today on the
Archive Games distribution platform for Windows
and Linux. In Mad Skills Motocross, players race
through 52 tracks and challenges all while
performing impressive tricks. Players will earn
reward stars for their cool moves and unlock new
bike technology to super power their bike.
GZ Family Fit - November
30, 2009
There is no need to wait for your favourite
exercise console to step up; exergaming is in HD
today with Gamercize. Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
full HD exergaming is available for online and
solo play without the wait
Rock Band - November 16, 2009
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that Them
Crooked Vultures are premiering on Rock Band
beginning next week with “New Fang,” the single
from the band’s self-titled debut album. The
song will be added to the Rock Band Music Store
and LEGO Rock Band Music Store of downloadable
content for the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system and
Wii™.
CrimeCraft - November 16, 2009
MMOABC, a leading massively-multiplayer online (MMO)
portal and social network, is proud to announce
a giveaway event with CrimeCraft and Vogster
Entertainment. Players can sign up and
participate in this event at
http://www.mmoabc.com/giveaway/97/CrimeCraft-Giveaway.html.
Neverland Online - November 16, 2009
To kick off the second phase of open beta
testing for Neverland Online, Oak Pacific
Interactive and Gamers Daily News are teaming up
to give away 1500 Novice Packs from
November13-27. Valued at $12 USD, each Novice
Pack contains items that help players and
in-game pets level up faster. That's $18,000
worth of in-game goods.
Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine
Online
- November 16, 2009
This new content update includes a rental
Motorbike that lets players travel to and around
different zones in a matter of minutes, practice
the art of alchemy by refining items to increase
special abilities, and the much-anticipated team
battle update that allows players to fight with
their friends.
Nintendo USA sales figures
- November 14, 2009
Nintendo's Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ systems claimed
the top hardware sales positions for October,
making them well-positioned to become one of the
must-have holiday gifts for the fourth
consecutive year. U.S. shoppers snapped up
nearly 507,000 Wii systems in October, bringing
lifetime sales to more than 22 million,
according to the independent NPD Group, which
tracks video game sales in the United States.
Wii sales spiked more than 9.5 percent over
September, a remarkable result, considering that
September was a five-week reporting month for
NPD, while October included just four weeks.
Modern Warfare 2
- November 14, 2009
Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI)
announced today that Infinity Ward's
much-anticipated Call of Duty®:Modern
Warfare®
2 has become the biggest launch in history
across all forms of entertainment with estimated
sell-through sales of $310 million in North
America and the United Kingdom alone in the
first 24 hours, according to internal Activision
estimates.
The Beatles: Rock Band
- November 14, 2009
With “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,”
“With A Little Help From My Friends,” “Lucy In
The Sky With Diamonds,” “Getting Better,” and
“Good Morning Good Morning” already included on
The Beatles: Rock Band game disc, players will
now be able to play songs from, and complete,
the entire Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
album.
Rock Band
- November 14, 2009
Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a
five pack of tracks from AFI and a single from
The Bangles will be added next week to the Rock
Band Music Store of downloadable content for the
Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system
from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer
entertainment system and Wii™.
Record of Agarest War
- November 14, 2009
Aksys Games, a publisher of interactive
entertainment products, announces its first epic
SRPG, with Record of Agarest War for the Xbox
360 to coincide with the previously announced
PlayStation Network version. In this game
developed by Compiled Heart, RED Entertainment,
and Idea Factory, SRPG fanatics will finally be
able to play a game worthy of the genre.
Wittard: Nemesis of
Ragnarok
- November 9, 2009
European video game developer Wax Lyrical Games
are pleased to announce the production of their
latest adventure-puzzle game, Wittard: Nemesis
of Ragnarok. To mark this announcement, Wax
Lyrical Games has launched the official game
website (http://www.wittardgame.com).
This site features game news, information,
screen shots and other media. Wax Lyrical Games
was established by freelance developers Alan
Thorn and Marlies Maalderink. Wittard: Nemesis
of Ragnarok is its first game.
Prometheus
- November 9, 2009
The Prometheus Team is proud to announce the
immediate availability of Version 4.0 of its
critically acclaimed and award-winning “Unreal
Tournament 3” mod, “Prometheus.”
Two Worlds II
- November 9, 2009
Long ago, the era of peace was shattered in a
terrible war between rivaling nations, leaving
the land of Antaloor broken and changed. The
race of Orphans swore eternal service to the
four elements and their deities - Maliel, the
Goddess of Air; Throglyn, God of the Earth;
Yatholen, God of Water; and Aziraal, God of
Fire. Dark magic also grew in power over the
centuries in secret, until it emerged from the
shadows to seize control...
Halo Waypoint
- November 6, 2009
Halo Waypoint, the new virtual home for all
things “Halo,” launches today on Xbox LIVE, and
will be the exclusive destination for
full-episode previews of “Halo Legends”
beginning Saturday, Nov. 7. Available for “Halo”
fans worldwide following a successful preview
period,
Military Madness
- November 6, 2009
Military Madness:
Nectaris, the classic
turn-based strategy game published by Hudson
Entertainment, the North and South American
subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, is now available on
PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3
computer entertainment system for $9.99.
Penguin Books announce
groundbreaking novelisation based on Ubisoft's
Assassin's Creed II
- November 6, 2009
Penguin Books and Ubisoft announced today a
groundbreaking partnership that will bring
together the worlds of gaming and publishing in
a unique collaboration.
Hudson Entertainment's Creature
Defense Roars Loose onto the PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable)
system
- November 6, 2009
Get ready to defend your territory with
Creature Defense, the new title that
combines strategic “Tower Defense” gameplay with
card-based gaming. Published by Hudson
Entertainment, the North and South American
subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, Creature Defense
can now be downloaded for $7.99 on the
PlayStation®Store.
NCAA Basketball 10 Demo Available
Now From EA SPORTS
- November 6, 2009
Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that a
playable demo of NCAA® Basketball 10 is now
available for download on Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace
for all Xbox LIVE Gold Subscribers. Gamers can
play out the storied rivalry between Duke and
2009 National Champion, University of North
Carolina, presented with full CBS broadcast
integration.
CBS CONSUMER PRODUCTS EXPANDS
ROSTER OF TV LICENSED VIDEO GAMES WITH EIGHT NEW
RELEASES
- November 4, 2009
Included among the highly anticipated titles
will be video games based on the TV properties
The Amazing Race, CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation, Diagnosis Murder, Ghost
Whisperer, Hollywood Squares, Criminal Minds and
Survivor. Available at retailers where video
games are sold or at top casual gaming sites
starting holiday 2009, the games will be
released on a variety of platforms including
PC/MAC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™,
iPhone™ and iPod® touch.
Combat Arms: Billions of
explosives served
- November 4, 2009
Nexon America’s FPS Combat Arms is about more
than just shooting at other players, it’s also
about blowing them up. And Combat Arms players
have tried their best to blow up anyone in their
path, throwing 1.5 billion hand grenades since
the game launch in 2008.
Aika, gPotato's Realm vs. Realm
Fantasy MMORPG, Announces CBT Sign-Ups
- November 4, 2009
Aika is a free-to-play massively multiplayer
online role playing game. In its fantasy world,
the demon-like Zerecas have corrupted and
enslaved the monsters and creatures in the land
in their plan to rid the world of all Humans.
The goddess Aika created the fairy-like Prans to
ally with the Humans against the Zereca.
Thirty Seconds to Mars Brings
"WAR" to Dragon Age: Origins
- November 4, 2009
Leading video game developer BioWare™, a
division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS),
announced today that award-winning rock band
Thirty Seconds to Mars will headline the in-game
soundtrack for the new epic RPG, Dragon Age™:
Origins. The title song from the band’s new
album “THIS IS WAR” will make its world debut in
Dragon Age: Origins before the
highly-anticipated album (EMI’s Virgin Records)
drops on December 8th.
Accessible arena shooter Squid
Yes, Not So Octopus floats onto the Xbox 360
- November 4, 2009
After a triumphant turn at this years Eurogamer
Expo courtesy of the Pixel-Lab Indie Arcade, the
chaps of Bagfull Of Wrong have brought their own
brand of cephalopod madness onto the Xbox 360
with Squid Yes, Not So Octopus: 360, a tripped
out bananas arena shooter with more than a wiff
of hairy beast to it.
DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS
- October 26, 2009
Leading video game developer BioWare™, a
division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS),
announced today that the PlayStation®3 version
of Dragon Age™: Origins will be available on
November 3, 2009 in North America. The
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360® and PC versions of the
game have “gone gold” in North America and are
currently in manufacturing ready for their
November 3 launch date.
UFORIA INVITES GAMERS TO
PARTICIPATE......
- October 26, 2009
Uforia, an online game publisher specializing in
massively multiplayer online games, today
launches a content update play test for its
upcoming Online Military FPS, Mercenary Wars.
Players can sign up for and play in the test
starting today at:
http://mercenarywars.uforia.com.
The short two-day beta test starts today,
October 26 at 2 PM Pacific Daylight time and
runs through 9 PM. The game will again be
accessible during the same hours tomorrow,
October 27th.
GamersGate Adds LAYERNET Titles
to Expanding Catalog
- October 26, 2009
GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally
distributed PC and Mac games, today announced
that it is partnering with LAYERNET to
distribute select titles worldwide. Titles such
as Bungee Jumping Simulator, Rail Cargo
Simulator, Tank Simulator and many other games
will be available worldwide.
Rockstar Games is Proud to
Sponsor Movember -
October 26, 2009
Rockstar Games is proud to be a major sponsor of
Movember, the annual month-long celebration of
the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues,
specifically prostate cancer. Grow a rugged
moustache and send us a photo by the end of
November for a chance to be immortalized as a
character in Rockstar’s next epic – Red Dead
Redemption.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD - October 26,
2009
Boo! As the year's spookiest holiday draws
near, this week's additions to the Wii™ Shop
Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop are ready to put
some extra chills and thrills into your
Halloween week. The WiiWare™ service invites you
to explore a ghostly mansion or face menacing
foes in a new Tales of Monkey Island adventure.
Alice in Wonderland - July 23, 2009
Alice in Wonderland allows
players to guide, protect and aid Alice as
she journeys through the world of Underland
while unraveling the game’s many twisted
mysteries.
Dreamland Online -
July 23, 2009
The game storyline centers
on the Courage Source. Dreamland was a
peaceful place once, but this fairy tale
world was turned upside-down when the Evil
Fog brought about a deadly plague.
World War One: La Grande Guerre
- July 23, 2009
Take charge as a military
and political leader during the most trying
and critical times of World War One!
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