XCOM: Enemy Unknown Developer Diary
Go behind-the-scenes with the Firaxis team as they discuss XCOM: Enemy Unknown in the first of our developer diary series. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=kX9r0S77Vh0 Publishers: 2K Games Developers: Firaxis Games
Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings
UK Games Industry Gets Tax Break
Today’s Budget confirmed tax breaks for the UK games industry, after years of pressure from industry figures. Chancellor George Osborne announced the move in the 2012 Budget today, alongside similar plans for tax relief for the animation industry. Dr Richard Wilson, CEO of industry trade body, TIGA, said of the news, "This is a brilliant decision by the Government and terrific news for the UK video games industry. "Tax relief for the video games sector will increase employment, innovation and investment in the UK video games industry."
NEOGEO Handheld Set To Release This Spring
Tommo Inc and BLAZE are set to release Limited Edition NEOGEO Handheld for Worldwide sale in the second quarter of 2012. The "NEOGEO X" will be released in Q2 2012 following the 20th anniversary of the ground breaking NEOGEO AES console. This Limited Edition handheld console will feature 20 officially licensed NEOGEO games including retro classics such METALSLUG, THE KING OF FIGHTERS and FATAL FURY. Along with these 20 built in NEOGEO classic titles, the NEOGEO X will also feature, SD card expansion, a 3.5" LCD screen, A/V output, internal stereo speakers and a headphone socket. The full game list … Continue reading NEOGEO Handheld Set To Release This Spring
Rising Star Opens US Office, Appoints VP, Readies Game
Rising Star Games Inc., a UK-based publisher of multi-platform video games, today announced its official expansion across the Atlantic with the opening of North American headquarters. Additionally, Rising Star has appointed Phil Robinson as vice president of operations for the US office, where he will oversee all operations, secure American and Canadian distribution and publishing agreements and work closely with the European team to ensure a smooth extension to the Rising Star brand. Rising Star Games also announces the company’s first title to be published in the US will be Akai Katana for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment … Continue reading Rising Star Opens US Office, Appoints VP, Readies Game
EverQuest Officially Becomes Free To Play
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that it is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its landmark massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest (EQ), by transitioning the game to a free-to-play model. Recently inducted into the GDC Online Awards’ Hall of Fame, EverQuest now offers a variety of options that cater to players’ different needs and preferences so they can choose to play the game in a way that suits them best — such as recurring vs. non-recurring subscriptions and Free through Gold memberships. "Through 18 successful expansions and countless other game updates, EverQuest has forged its place in … Continue reading EverQuest Officially Becomes Free To Play
PromaxBDA Awards Judges Announced
PromaxBDA, the leading association for promotion, marketing and design professionals, announced a group of entertainment industry leaders who will participate as members of the inaugural jury for the 2012 PromaxBDA Promotion, Marketing and Design Awards. The esteemed group will judge the finalists of this year’s North American PromaxBDA Awards that recognize creativity and excellence. The winners will be announced at the closing night of this year’s PromaxBDA Conference on June 14 at the J.W. Marriott at L.A. LIVE. "We are honored to have this exclusive jury of industry luminaries participate in this year’s PromaxBDA Awards judging," said Jonathan Block-Verk, president … Continue reading PromaxBDA Awards Judges Announced
Mr. Solid Snake Goes To Washington
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that historic images and video clips from METAL GEAR SOLID and METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY will be on display in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new exhibition, "The Art of Video Games," which opens March 16. Art from the critically-acclaimed METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS will also be a part of the exhibition. The originator of the stealth-action genre, the METAL GEAR franchise has been around for 25 years since its debut in 1987 in Japan and subsequently in North America. Through the vision of acclaimed game designer … Continue reading Mr. Solid Snake Goes To Washington
Diablo III Pre-sales Begin, WoW Players Get Free Offer
The end is nigh! Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Diablo III, the next chapter in its critically acclaimed action role-playing game series, will be unleashed from the Burning Hells on May 15. Starting that day, gamers with a thirst for fast-paced action and adventure will be able to purchase Diablo III at retailers throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. In addition, gamers in the regions above as well as in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil will be able to buy Diablo III digitally … Continue reading Diablo III Pre-sales Begin, WoW Players Get Free Offer
Silent Hill Gets Scarier With Downpour
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that players can continue to piece together the Silent Hill mystery with SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR, the most expansive and horrifying Silent Hill to-date, available now in North America for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR expands on the exploration theme of the franchise both design-wise and through psychological torture, ambient story, horrific enemies and self-evaluative questions of despair. SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR follows the story of Murphy Pendleton, a convicted felon, who has been incarcerated for several years. Due to his history at … Continue reading Silent Hill Gets Scarier With Downpour
Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate II, Being Remade
Atari, Wizards of the Coast, and Overhaul Games are pleased to announce work has begun on the Enhanced Edition of Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II. Since its initial release in 1998, Baldur’s Gate has entertained millions of fans around the globe, and has received countless awards. This classic saga of mystery, intrigue, and adventure has set the standard for Dungeons & Dragons computer roleplaying games ever since. Re-forged by Overhaul Games Overhaul Games has assembled a talented team of artists, programmers and designers to enhance this timeless classic. To remain true to the spirit of the game, the team … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate II, Being Remade