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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]