2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today what will be a landmark date in gaming history – legendary hero Duke Nukem will make his triumphant return in Duke Nukem Forever on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on May 3, 2011 in North America and May 6, 2011 internationally! Duke Nukem is one of the biggest and most recognizable brands in the interactive entertainment industry. Irreverent, non-PC, and uber macho, Duke Nukem is the perfect, uncompromising ass-kicking hero to remedy the overdose of today’s gaming archetypes. Duke brings … Continue reading Duke Nukem Forever Gets Release Date →

January 22nd marks the third anniversary of the release of Flying Lab Software’s highly acclaimed and award-winning MMORPG – Pirates of the Burning Sea. The team has just added myriad more features that players can look forward to on the eve of game’s anniversary. "Making Pirates of the Burning Sea free-to-play has made the Burning Seas awash with ship-to-ship combat and swashbuckling action. We are looking forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with our loyal and fast-growing community," said Russell Williams, CEO of Flying Lab Software. Set against the backdrop of the New World of the 18th century, Pirates of … Continue reading Pirates of the Burning Sea MMO Turns Three →

Viva Media announced its new release today of a new CRAZY MACHINES 2 COMPLETE that brings together all the add-ons ever created for this wildly popular "Rube-Goldberg-esque" style of puzzle gaming. Gamers will be treated to new, never before seen levels from the Stone Age in the all new time travel levels. Players will be able to immerse themselves into a puzzle world where anything goes! Incredible physics game play combined with more elements and more levels than ever before deliver an unparalleled crazy gaming experience! Gravity as an option and utilizing the power of water to solve mind benders … Continue reading Crazy Machines 2 Complete Announced →

EA SPORTS, a label of Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Virgin Gaming today announced a new agreement whereby Virgin Gaming becomes the official worldwide provider of online tournaments for EA SPORTS. The agreement covers all head-to-head competitive play, pay-to-enter and sponsored tournaments for select EA SPORTS console video games. As part of the agreement, the Virgin Gaming tournament platform will integrate directly with select EA SPORTS titles offering seamless web functionality and enhanced community tools for competitive gaming across Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. The first tournaments will begin early 2011, with details to be announced in the … Continue reading Virgin To Power EA Sports Tournaments →

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in North America, today unleashed MINDJACK, an innovative action (online) shooter that blurs the line between traditional single-player and multiplayer gameplay by thrusting real-world players into the roles of in-game enemies, allies and cybernetic creatures at any time. "We are really excited to introduce an entirely new way to play a shooter – in an environment where any character, machine, or even cybernetic creature can suddenly come under the control of another player via Xbox LIVE or PlayStationNetwork," said Mike Fischer, President and CEO, Square Enix, Inc. "By blending … Continue reading Square Releases Innovative Mindjack →

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the Steam features shipping with the PlayStation 3 (PS3) version of Portal 2. Marking the debut of Steam functioning on any next generation console, the features shipping in the PS3 version of Portal 2 include cross platform play (PC/Mac vs. PS3) for multiplayer games, persistent cloud-based storage of PS3 saved games, and cross platform chat (PC/Mac and PS3). In addition, those who purchase Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 may unlock a Steam Play (PC & Mac) copy of … Continue reading PS3’s Portal 2 Steam Features Revealed →

PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today officially announced it is bringing the classic gameplay of Bejeweled Blitz to Xbox LIVE Arcade with availability in Quarter 1 2011. Bejeweled Blitz LIVE offers XBLA players the same fast paced 60-second action found in the popular Facebook variant of Bejeweled Blitz, but with all new modes, including 16-player simultaneous Party mode and head-to-head Battle mode over LIVE. Beyond crystal-sharp, high-definition graphics, Bejeweled Blitz LIVE for XBLA boasts two styles of play: classic and an all new twist. In addition to real-time leaderboards driving up-to-the-minute scores from you and your friends, … Continue reading Bejeweled Blitz Goes To Xbox Live →

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) has announced that Bing Gordon, currently partner at Kleiner Perkins Caulfield & Byers, will be the fifth AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes contributions of individuals to the interactive entertainment industry outside of game makers. Gordon has been instrumental in shaping the video game business during his long tenure at Electronic Arts, and continues to stay on the forefront of this evolving field through his contributions to the business of social gaming. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented by Don Mattrick, President of Interactive Entertainment Business, Microsoft, … Continue reading Bing Gordon Earns AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award →

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that wholly owned development studio Beenox has been named the primary developer on upcoming Activision titles featuring Marvel’s famous web-slinger, Spider-Man. Beenox’s most recent breakout success was with Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, one of the most highly rated Spider-Man titles to date and Wizard Magazine’s 2010 Game of the Year. "Beenox’s creative vision reinvigorated the Spider-Man gaming experience among critics and fans in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions," said Patrick Kelly, Senior Vice President, Activision Studios. "We can’t wait to see where this talented studio will take this franchise in the future." "We are thrilled with … Continue reading Activision Puts Beenox In Charge Of New Spider-Man Games →

Paradox Interactive, purveryors of damn fine strategy games (as well as being a bit useful at word puzzles) are dancing a jig as their latest expansion for the Fantasy Real-Time Strategy game Majesty 2, Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom, has now released and is exclusively available via digital download for a suggested retail price of $14.99, €14.99 and £9.99. In this third installment, players continue the story from the land of Ardania. Only now the king has been overthrown and has fled the safety of his palace. With only his trusted advisor and his bedclothes to spare his blushes, the unseated … Continue reading Majesty 2: Monster Kingdom Released →