For those wanting more from The Maw, Twisted Pixel Games has announced that a new level called "Brute Force" will be launching this Wednesday, February 18 on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 100 Microsoft Points ($1.25 USD). Featuring new puzzles, characters, cinematics, and explosive action this level pits Frank and Maw against a new foe: the Brute Soldier, a member of the bounty hunters' elite strike force sent to stop Maw at any cost. This is the first of three DLC levels that Twisted Pixel Games has been working on ever since The Maw development wrapped last year. "There's a period … Continue reading The Maw Adds DLC →

At a time when many companies are struggling to survive Penguin United, a designer and manufacturer of video game accessories, enjoyed 300% growth for the Fiscal year ending in 2008. Fueled by a series of five new product launches, Penguin has emerged as a strong contender in the highly competitive field of peripheral brands. Following the launch of 5 new products in 2008, all of which received strong critical praise from the media, retailers and consumers, Penguin has quickly established itself as a viable presence in the game industry. Notable products launched in 2008 include: • 4X Quad Charge Station … Continue reading Penguin United Reports 300% Growth →

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that the Virtua Tennis series will, for the very first time, be released on the Wii system and will hit stores in May 2009. Wii owners will finally be able to take to the courts in the fan's number one tennis game, boasting all the features and arcade action that has made Virtua Tennis the most critically acclaimed and best selling tennis series available. Virtua Tennis 2009 for Wii includes the same impressive player roster as Virtua Tennis 2009 on other platforms, meaning top stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael … Continue reading Virtua Tennis Volleys To Wii →

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced an all-new branding initiative that unifies a series of energetic, motion based Wii games under the banner label – Go Play. The first title in the line is Go Play Lumberjax which is slated to launch late spring. Additional games include Go Play City Sports and Go Play Circus Star which will roll out in Summer and Fall respectively. "The Go Play brand is intended to deliver on the promise of active, fun, family friendly game experiences," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President … Continue reading Majesco Launches Go Play Brand →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is proud to announce that Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley, stars of the upcoming Watchmen film, will lend their voices to the long-form downloadable videogame Watchmen: The End is Nigh. Developed by Deadline Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Watchmen: The End is Nigh will feature the voices of Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl, a refined fighter well-versed in martial arts and cutting-edge gadgetry, and Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach, a feral, streetwise fighter who can disarm enemies and use their own weapons against them. A prequel to the Watchmen film directed by … Continue reading Watchmen Stars To Voice Game →

SEGA of America Inc., SEGA Europe Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox L&M) today reveals exciting new details of their increasing portfolio of upcoming games based on Twentieth Century Fox's Aliens universe. SEGA will publish an all-new Aliens vs. Predator (working title) game in early 2010. The game is currently in development with independent developer Rebellion, creators of the original 1999 Aliens versus Predator; a legendary title that went on to define an entire generation of multiplayer gaming. With the opportunity to publish what promises to be a landmark game, SEGA has strategically updated the release of … Continue reading SEGA Announces New Aliens Vs. Predator →

NVIDIA Corporation today announced that Intel Corporation has licensed NVIDIA SLI technology for inclusion on the Intel DX58SO motherboard for the Intel Core i7 processor. As a result, customers with Intel X58-based motherboards and the Core i7 processor can now equip their PCs with any combination of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs, including Quad SLI, for the ultimate visual computing experience. "The addition of NVIDIA SLI technology to the Intel DX58SO motherboard has been a welcome addition," said Clem Russo, VP and General Manager of Channel Desktop Platform Group at Intel Corporation. "The pairing of our new Core i7 processors on our … Continue reading Core i7 Paired With Nvidia →

Trilogy Studios, leading high-end developer of virtual worlds and casual MMO (massively multiplayer online) game properties announced today it has partnered with Shanghai-based, UltiZen Games to expand the company's online game development capabilities. In addition, Trilogy has expanded its operations domestically, making more than a dozen new hires and leasing more office space at its Sherman Oaks headquarters. "At a time when news of corporate downsizing is running rampant, we are very proud to report our company's growth and continued expansion," said Michael Pole, chief executive officer of Trilogy Studios. "Our new relationship with UltiZen coupled with the extension of … Continue reading Trilogy Partners With UltiZen →

Game Of The Year Nominees Announced The nomination process is complete, and we have finally finished the counting. Remember that Gameindustry.com is the only publication where the readers (that's you) have all the power. One reader, one vote. The following are the top games of the year, as chosen by you. Now all you need to do is pick the best of the best. Each and every free subscriber to the weekly Gameindustry.com newsletter gets to have their say. So tell the world what games kept you glued to your screens for hours on end. We're sure the hardworking developers … Continue reading Game Of The Year Nominees Announced →

Aeria Games is pleased to announce its newest acquisition Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu from developer nDoors Corporation, for release in the European MMORPG market. Luminary: Rise of the Goonzu is a highly unique political and economic RPG designed to simulate reality. Players will choose their profession and rise through the ranks of society, eventually becoming a leader of the community, a Goonzu. Luminary offers an unparalleled gaming experience where the player can create their own items to be sold for currency, complete fun and engaging quests, purchase stock, become a political figure and even have their own workforce of … Continue reading Aeria Acquires Luminary →