Velvet Assassin Gone Gold Thursday, April 23, 2009
“World War II is such a common theme amongst games in the last ten years, but it’s truly rare to find a title that brings gamers into the visceral reality of what happened,” said Richard Iggo, Vice President of Marketing at SouthPeak Games. “Velvet Assassin excels in its ability to make players feel something more than just gameplay.”
Hold an Assassin in Your Hand Thursday, April 23, 2009
Jerusalem, 1191 AD. The Third Crusade against the Saracens is tearing the Holy Land apart.
You are a Altair, a Master Assassin sent by The Order of Assassins on a quest to steal “The Chalice” from the Templars in order to end the Crusades. The fate of the Holy Land depends on you.
EA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF EA SPORTS COMPLEX Thursday, April 23, 2009
Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that EA SPORTS™ Complex launched on PlayStation®Home for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the 3D social gaming community that allows users to interact communicate and share gaming experiences online. This newly created EA SPORTS space offers users a place to to play a variety of unique casual multiplayer games with friends in PlayStation Home, as well as view exclusive game trailers and videos, to learn more about their favorite EA SPORTS games. At launch, EA SPORTS Complex will feature a tournament-style Texas Hold ‘Em Poker game and EA SPORTS Racing featuring formula-style cars.
Star Trek D-A-C coming to Xbox Live, PS3 and Windows Thursday, April 23, 2009
Paramount Digital Entertainment, Bad Robot Interactive, CBS and Naked Sky Entertainment today announced the launch of Star Trek®: D-A-C, coming to Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this May, and to PlayStation®Network and Windows PC shortly thereafter. Inspired by the upcoming “Star Trek” movie from Paramount Pictures, Star Trek: D-A-C is a fast-paced, top-down space shooter where players take the captain’s chair and engage in intense online multi-player or co-op battles. Pick up and play, then lead your team to victory.
Guitar Hero Greatest Hits Polling Result, Round Two Thursday, April 23, 2009
Beginning two weeks ago, Guitar Hero® fans were tasked with deciding the order in which songs will be revealed for Guitar Hero® Greatest Hits. The votes from Week 1 declared the original Guitar Hero game the winner, and the songs from that game that appear in Guitar Hero Greatest Hits were revealed. The voting continued and established Guitar Hero® II as the clear victor this week. The voting resumes, and fans can now cast their votes online at GreatestHits.GuitarHero.com to determine which of the remaining genre-defining titles, Guitar Hero® Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero® III: Legends of Rock, they would like to have the songs revealed from next.
PAX 2009 FIRST PROGRAMMING DETAILS REVEALED Thursday, April 23, 2009
The sixth annual PAX gaming festival is set to erupt this Sept. 4-6, leaving the Washington State Convention and Trade Center forever changed. Show organizers today revealed that the PAX 2009 Exhibition Hall will offer attendees game demonstrations and hands-on opportunities with some of this year's hottest titles from over 60 exhibitors, including top publishers Microsoft, Nintendo, Valve, Blizzard and Ubisoft.
Comic Book Legend Jim Lee Enlists for Gears of War #9 Thursday, April 23, 2009
Epic Games, Inc. today announced it has secured the creative talent of iconic comic book illustrator Jim Lee for its Gears of War #9 comic book from DC Comics’ WildStorm imprint. Lee will provide the cover artwork, which introduces a new Gears character, for the July 2009 issue.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Thursday, April 23, 2009
Exclusive to Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 on the Wii, Disc Golf allows fans to trade in their golf clubs for a new way to play all championship courses featured in the game. Imagine trying to take on the famous island green on hole 17 at TPC Sawgrass with a disc! Featuring support with the Wii MotionPlus accessory, Disc Golf brings the family-fun sport into your living room.
Terminator Salvation - The Video Game Thursday, April 23, 2009
GRiN AB, Scandinavia’s most sought-after developers of console and PC games, and Streamline Studios, the leading development studio for high-quality digital content creation, today announced that they have completed their joint development of the art environment for the upcoming game, Terminator Salvation, for Warner Bros. and Halcyon. The game is the first title that GRiN and Streamline Studios have collaborated on since the two companies announced a formal partnership last August. The dedicated Streamline Studios team will move on to another co-production project with GRiN as the companies extend their working relationship.
LOGIN Conference Joins Forces with ChinaJoy Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Evergreen Events is delighted to announce the strategic partnership between the LOGIN Conference and the China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference (ChinaJoy). This partnership encompasses reciprocal marketing, public relations and business development objectives for both of these leading edge interactive entertainment events for game industry professionals.
MySims Agents Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Love mysteries, twisting plots and sinister villains? Love puzzles, adventure and high tech gadgets? Now players can enjoy the thrill of solving the mystery, while re-joining their MySims™ friends. EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced MySims™ Agents, an original IP, mystery-solving adventure game for the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ where players are the heroic agents who must stop a sinister plot that threatens the fate of an entire city.
Hearts of Iron III Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Paradox Interactive have released new in game footage for Hearts of Iron III, the long awaited third instalment of the World War II Strategy series set for release towards the end of 2009.
Gobliiins 4 – Cover released! Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Kalypso Media have today released the official cover for their upcoming adventure game Gobliiins 4. This weird, wacky and funny adventure is about the Goblins Tchoup, Perlius and Stucco who are charged with finding the orycterope Riri, the favourite animal of King Balderon, because Riri has runaway and the three detectives follow him through a lot of crazy places. Thrilling, challenging and insane riddles together with nasty monsters are awaiting you! Will you be able to solve all the riddles, avoid the monsters and find Riri?
Studio Nouveau Creates Cinematics for Capcom's Resident Evil 5 Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Studio Nouveau, a cinematic and 3D animation production studio, is pleased to announce their recent completion of the game cinematics for the highly-acclaimed video game Resident Evil 5 for Capcom, a leading game industry publisher.
PREPARE FOR THE RISE OF SERKAN! Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that development is under way on the 10th PoxNora® expansion, Rise of Serkan. Scheduled for a May 20, 2009 release, Rise of Serkan adds more than 70 new runes, including new Hero runes and a new equipment set that can be converted into relics and back into equipment.
Spyborgs Fact Sheet Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A cybernetically-enhanced group of super heroes is set-up to die by a former team member they trusted. When players take control of the weapon-enhanced cyborgs in their pursuit of the traitor, they will come together in 2-player co-op to face over 35 stages of mind-blowing challenges packed with epic boss battles and swarms of enemies that only a team of two can defeat!
I-play Brings Revolutionary New Puzzle Adventure Game To The PC Wednesday, April 22, 2009
In Paradise Quest players take on the role of renowned ecologist, Dr. Evan Finch, as they re-establish life in this once magnificent and flourishing retreat. To complete their mission, players must restore each region of the island and re-introduce wildlife to successfully revive the gorgeous surroundings of Isabela. As they gather resources, the camera will pan to reveal a new portion of the environment to be rescued.
BRÜTAL LEGEND THIS ROCKTOBER Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Those ready to rock can start today by visiting the newly re-launched Brütal Legend website (www.brutallegend.com), the best online source for all things Brütal Legend, from trailers, screenshots and concept art to exclusive blogs from the Double Fine studio team, epic polls and more. Over time, the site and its content will evolve and grow, so remember to check in whenever you feel the Metal Gods calling you. Sign up for exclusive updates through the Brütal Legend newsletter, or follow Brütal Legend on Twitter for intimate access and new information nearly every day.
LEGO ROCK BAND! Tuesday, April 21, 2009
LEGO Rock Band combines the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band® with the fun, customization and humour of the LEGO videogame franchise packed with brilliant chart-topping songs and classic favourites suitable for younger audiences, including:
Karaoke Revolution for Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced Karaoke Revolution® for Wii™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The newest title in the groundbreaking music series distinguishes itself in the market as it is the only karaoke game that will be available on all next gen platforms. Additionally, the game will let karaoke fans sing and compete against friends with expanded multiplayer modes, 50 all-new hit songs from master recordings, as well as 16 original customizable venues and newly enhanced customizable characters including facial and body morphing.
Assassin's Creed II Unveiled Monday, April 20, 2009
Today Ubisoft announced that Ubisoft Montreal is developing Assassin’s Creed II on all current-generation platforms for a scheduled Holiday 2009 release. The initial installment of Assassin’s Creed® was released in November 2007 to popular and critical success, selling 8 million copies worldwide and garnering awards such as Best Action Game 2007 from 1UP and Outstanding Achievement in Animation from the AIAS.
Neverwinter Nights 2 Adventure Pack Confirmed Monday, April 20, 2009
Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate provides over 15 hours of additional entertainment with all-new engrossing storylines, professional voice acting, enchanting musical scores, new in-game content, and much more. Neverwinter Nights 2 is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS® Forgotten Realms® universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from Hasbro.
Twelve New Rock Band Tracks for Wii Monday, April 20, 2009
Harmonix and MTV Games announced today 12 new tracks coming this week to the Rock Band® Music Store catalogue of downloadable content for Wii™ home videogame console from Nintendo, including six tracks from superstar Toby Keith. This week’s new music lineup also includes songs from indie stars The Shins, American hard rockers Black Tide, Welsh metalcore outfit Bullet for My Valentine and Sweedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen.
Speedblack Gaming Platform XS Reviews :: Friday, April 17, 2009
"With the wide range of games on different consoles, they give rise to some interesting accessories and peripherals. We've seen mech controllers that are 4ft long on the original Xbox, Wii motes, Light guns, dance mats and a whole host of others. Sometimes though, these accessories have their own accessories; like the Speedblack. This gaming platform is designed to give you a sturdy surface to race on, with your steering wheel and pedals. Is it worth it? Let's find out."
Ghostbuster: Video Game (Preview) Gaming Heaven :: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Some of the more mature gamers will remember seeing the original Ghostbusters movie then playing the video game on their Commodore 64 many eons ago. Later this year developer Terminal Reality (via publisher Atari) are releasing a new Ghostbusters title which is set to bring a whole new generation of fans into the spirit of the franchise. We recently had some time to sit down with a beta version of the code and to share our thoughts on how it has been developing.
UBISOFT SAYS RABBIDS GO HOME Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Today Ubisoft announced that the Rabbids will receive their own standalone brand with the release for Holiday 2009 of the comedy-adventure Rabbids Go Home. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the team behind Beyond Good & Evil®, Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie and the original Rayman Raving Rabbids®, the game will benefit from a new engine designed specifically for the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, offering the Rabbids a hilarious adventure in a brand new universe.
Painkiller: Resurrection Tuesday, April 14, 2009
JoWooD Productions and DreamCatcher Games are pleased to announce they have signed Homegrown Games, a small independent Austrian developer, to develop the next chapter in the Painkiller brand. The new installment is called “Painkiller: Resurrection” and is set for release in Q4 2009.
