Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion for the critically acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), sold through more than 3.3 million copies as of its first 24 hours of release, making it the fastest-selling PC game of all time. This milestone eclipses the previous record of more than 2.8 million copies sold in 24 hours, set in November 2008 by Blizzard’s second World of Warcraft expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. World of Warcraft: Cataclysm was simultaneously released in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and … Continue reading World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Shatters Sales Records →

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today confirmed the upcoming release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the next installment in the award-winning Elder Scrolls series and follow up to the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios under the direction of Todd Howard, Skyrim will be released on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows worldwide on November 11, 2011. Details on the game will be revealed in the exclusive cover story in Game Informer’s February issue, which ships to … Continue reading Bethesda Announces Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim →

Paradox Interactive today confirmed the first game that will feature Paradox Connect achievements, with Europa Universalis 3 Divine Wind. Europa Universalis is a core strategy game franchise that has a huge following of players that spend hundreds and thousands of hours conquering the world. With Paradox Connect achievements, Europa Universalis III Divine Wind will give players even more opportunities to show their skills and focus on their strategic approach to beating missions and campaigns. "I am extremely excited about this new functionality, which will truly enrich the gaming experience for our fans.", said Johan Andersson, Executive VP of Development. "It … Continue reading Paradox Adding Achievements With Divine Wind →

DreamCatcher Games, Spellbound Entertainment and JoWooD Group are happy to announce the upcoming launch of the newest addition to the ArcaniA universe, ArcaniA – Fall of Setarrif. In this action filled add-on, our nameless hero will continue his journey and encounter fierce new enemies, all new items and more exotic areas to explore. For the first time in the history of the franchise, gamers will be able to experience the story from a different perspective and play as different characters. "This add-on gives us the opportunity to tell the story of the city Setarrif. Besides the story, which is an … Continue reading ArcaniA Gothic 4 Getting DLC →

The gamer community raised $183,000 at the annual Child’s Play Gala and Auction. The gamer community gathered to bid on rare and geektastic items to raise money to make the holidays brighter for kids in children hospitals across the globe. Items ranged from the Valve mega collection with a lifetime Steam code to a one day internship at Penny Arcade. Top items at the auction included the Omegaclaw from PAX 2010 and the Portal Gun that both went for more than $14,000. The proceeds from the gala and auction add to donations already contributed by gamers around the world, many … Continue reading Gamers Raise $183k For Charity →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the latest DanceDanceRevolution game will make its triumphant return to the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The new release will combine the innovative pick-up-and-play mechanics DanceDanceRevolution fans have come to love, with the physically engaging and interactive gameplay that has made the franchise a classic. DanceDanceRevolution on Xbox 360 features two new gameplay modes – Dance Off and Club Mode – both filled with non-stop dancing action. In Dance Off, up to four players can take to the dance mat, each taking turns, similar to a dance battle. The … Continue reading DanceDance Returns To The 360 →

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the highly anticipated third expansion for the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, is now on sale in stores throughout North America, Europe, Argentina, Chile, Russia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and will be available beginning December 9 in Korea and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. The expansion can now be purchased at retail stores on DVD-ROM for Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 and Macintosh at a suggested retail price of $39.99 USD. A special Collector’s Edition packed with bonus items is also available … Continue reading World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Launches →

SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION announced today that they will be launching the NEOGEO Station on the PlayStation Network to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NEOGEO videogame system on December 21st, 2010. The NEOGEO Station will be a continuously growing’ library of classic NEOGEO games available via the PlayStation Network for $8.99 per title for PS3 and $6.99 per title for PSP. Since its release in 1990, the revolutionary "NEOGEO" videogame system has attracted millions of fans worldwide with its unforgettable library of arcade classics. In commemorating the 20th anniversary of the legendary NEOGEO MVS & AES, SNK has updated … Continue reading NEOGEO Games Coming To PSN →

Empire Avenue, the Social Stock Market Game, is fighting off the cold Canadian winter with a red-hot announcement. The company has secured the services of the venerable Brent Knowles, a games industry veteran who got his game-design chops at renowned developer, BioWare, and will be working closely with Empire Avenue to further refine, enhance and generally totally-awesomeify its ever-so-addictive Social Stock Market Game at http://empireavenue.com. While at BioWare, Brent acted as Lead Designer/Creative Director on the studio’s massive hit, Dragon Age: Origins, as well as Co-Lead Designer on Neverwinter Nights, Lead Designer on the Neverwinter Nights expansions and Designer on … Continue reading BioWare Designer Brent Knowles Joins Empire Avenue →

PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the immediate availability of Bejeweled 3, the first true sequel to its beloved flagship franchise in more than six years. With twice the game modes of its predecessor as well as eight mini-games and a complete revision of sound and graphics, Bejeweled 3 is a quantum leap forward in the match-3 category pioneered by the original Bejeweled. The game is available today on PopCap.com and major portal partners such as MSN Games, Pogo.com, Steam, GameHouse and WildTangent, as well as at retail outlets throughout North America including Walmart, Target, Best … Continue reading PopCap Launches Bejeweled 3 →