Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Making History II: The War of the World Ships

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Muzzy Lane (www.muzzylane.com) are thrilled to announce that Making History II: The War of the World is now available for purchase! To mark the release of Making History II at Matrix Games, the game is being offered at a 25% discount from the regular price of $39.99 for the first week of the release. This means Matrix Games is offering the lowest price available on Making History II: The War of the World so there’s never been a better time to pick the game up! David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "We’re very … Continue reading Making History II: The War of the World Ships

Steam Launches Recommend For You Service

Valve today announced the launch of the "Recommended For You" referral services on Steam, a worldwide platform for PC and Mac games with over 30 million accounts worldwide. The "Recommended For You" services on Steam are designed to help gamers discover new games and DLC based upon their tastes and recent purchases, as well as games recommended by friends. Recommendations will appear both on the "Recommended For You" pages as well as in your Steam Community News Blotter. In addition, individual game pages will now include Recommendation info, providing gamers with even more information on the 1,200-plus titles available on … Continue reading Steam Launches Recommend For You Service

Planet Horse Offered Free

Dancing Dots Studio is pleased to offer Planet Horse on PC & Mac as a free download. Seize the opportunity to explore in detail this wonderful horse riding game only available for download, packed with rich gameplay as well as various missions and activities. Dancing Dots, a developer of many bestselling horse riding games for Wii and Nintendo DS, is happy to announce yet another horse game for download. Planet Horse is an equestrian video game for any young horse lover. The game features several single player modes: a Jumping Contest, Cross Country Races, and many more exciting missions. These … Continue reading Planet Horse Offered Free

Namco Bandai Releases Pac-Man Championship

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today released PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points, the first title under NAMCO BANDAI Games’ new Namco Generations brand of downloadable games. PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX will also be available on the PlayStation 3 entertainment system’s PlayStationNetwork Tuesday, November 23 for $9.99. The follow-up to the award winning 2007 original, PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX takes the beloved PAC-MAN gameplay and twists it into one of the most intense gaming experiences this year. … Continue reading Namco Bandai Releases Pac-Man Championship

Child’s Play Charity Begins 2010 Drive

Child’s Play Charity officially commenced its 2010 fundraising drive with more than $175,000 already received. Since 2003, the charity has raised more than $7 million in donations for sick children while giving the community an outlet to counter negative stereotypes about gamers. People that wish to participate can directly purchase toys, games and books off hospitals’ Amazon wish lists or by donating cash. In addition to contributing cash via PayPal, donors in the U.S. can text the keyword GAMERS to 50555 to make a $5 donation. $5.00 will be added to their mobile phone bill or deducted from their prepaid … Continue reading Child’s Play Charity Begins 2010 Drive

New Vegas Dead Money DLC Announced

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that Dead Money, the first downloadable content for Fallout: New Vegas, will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft beginning December 21, 2010. "We’re pleased to give fans a chance to expand their experience in Fallout: New Vegas this December with Dead Money," said Pete Hines, VP of PR and Marketing for Bethesda Softworks. "The release of Dead Money illustrates our commitment to creating entertaining add-on content for players to enjoy in already massive games like Fallout: New Vegas." As the victim … Continue reading New Vegas Dead Money DLC Announced

King Arthur: The Druids Expansion Announced

In Wales, the beautiful and fiercely independent realm of tribal lords, wizards and dragons, lies its new leader, King Ryons. Once known as the most dangerous warlord of the land, King Ryons wants to restore the power of the Old Faith in Britannia and he expects you to lead his valiant effort. Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games today announced the latest expansion of the King Arthur series, King Arthur: The Druids. Set during the events of its predecessor King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame, this latest expansion features a stand-alone story with a vastly different ruler. Featuring a new campaign with … Continue reading King Arthur: The Druids Expansion Announced

Bigby L.A.P.D. Game Launches

Look out bad guys, there’s a new crime-fighting kid in town! This month, Worldwide Biggies Inc., the digital entertainment studio helmed by family entertainment hit-maker Albie Hecht, is introducing its latest animated character sensation Bigby, a 9-year-old genius who believes that 96% of all bad things in the world are caused by pirates and dragons and it’s his job to stop them. Bigby will make his debut as part of a new mobile game application, Bigby: L.A.P.D. which will be available for download on both iPhone and iTouch on October 28th for 99 cents. Additionally, a flash version of the … Continue reading Bigby L.A.P.D. Game Launches

Karaoke Revolution GLEE Ships For Wii

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products today announced that Karaoke Revolution Glee is now available in retail stores nationwide on Wii. Combining music and footage from Fox’s award-winning hit television series GLEE, with the world’s most popular Karaoke video game, Karaoke Revolution Glee provides "Gleeks" the opportunity to immerse themselves in their favorite show like never before. The game features 30 original chart-topping musical numbers and captivating performances from Season One including "Don’t Stop Believin’", "Somebody to Love", "Gold Digger", "No Air", "Proud Mary", and more. Even more than the selection of songs is the ability … Continue reading Karaoke Revolution GLEE Ships For Wii

RailWorks 2 Gets DLC

Railsimulator.com Ltd., the leading innovator of rail simulation and modeling tools, announced the release of three new add-on modules for RailWorks 2 Train Simulator. The historical Ohio Steel – Dover Division route, which includes 18 scenarios, launches today. Additionally, the legendary Flying Scotsman steam locomotive is available now, and the EMD SD70ACe diesel locomotive will launch on the 19th. Set in Ohio during the heyday of steel production, the busy Ohio Steel – Dover Division industrial route includes no less than 15 scenarios and 3 free roam scenarios, giving you plenty of work to do as you learn your way … Continue reading RailWorks 2 Gets DLC