Hideo Kojima, Corporate Officer, Executive Producer and Director of Kojima Productions, will deliver a keynote address at the 2009 Game Developers Conference (GDC). Known for giving rise to the stealth action game genre with his creation of the acclaimed Metal Gear series more than two decades ago, Kojima's keynote will focus on conquering various development obstacles with creative game design, using the driving game design philosophies behind the Metal Gear series as reference. The address, "Solid Game Design: Making the ‘Impossible' Possible," marks Kojima's debut appearance at the GDC. The Game Developers Conference takes place March 23-27 at the Moscone … Continue reading Metal Gear Developer To Speak At GDC →

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system has shipped to retailers across North America. This compilation features the entire series of Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Phantasy Star and Shining Force, as well as other classic titles from SEGA's 16-bit Genesis, 8-bit Master System and 1980's arcade era games library. Developed by Backbone Entertainment, Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection contains over 40 classic SEGA games in one package; making it the largest collection of SEGA first party games … Continue reading SEGA Ships Sonic Ultimate →

The Southwest's largest video game expo, the Southwest Video Game Expo (SWGE), today announced several new additions to the show including the Goddesses of Gaming, the SWGE prize packages, a retro-arcade area and a trailer full of gaming. This premier expo will be held at the Dallas Convention Center from November 20-22, 2009. Consumers and industry professionals are invited to experience over 200,000 square feet of the latest trends in gaming and explore the culture that revolves around interactive entertainment. The Expo's own Goddesses of Gaming have been chosen and four are being announced today along with the Official Southwest … Continue reading Southwest Gaming Expo Expands →

There is plenty of love to go around in OGPlanet's massively multiplayer online games this month, as side-scroller La Tale and role-playing game CABAL Online are both hosting special events. Players can show their love of the ever-popular panda pet, the Charisma Pan, in CABAL Online during the Pandamonium Event. From Feb. 12 until Feb. 26, players can purchase not only the cuddly companion, but a Charisma Pan costume for their character as well. Players who buy the discounted Charisma Pan bundle, including the pet and costume, will also be entered for a chance to win 1,000 Astros, redeemable for … Continue reading OGPlanet Celebrates Valentines Month →

I-play, a leading multi-platform casual games publisher, today announced that I-play Bowling for iPhone and iPod touch is available from the Apple App Store. I-play Bowling is a revolutionary bowling game with new technology that allows users to create their own avatar and control the style, spin and strength of the bowling ball using real hand motions. "Bowling games are one of mobile gaming's most popular and widely enjoyed sports and we are happy to bring the I-play Bowling franchise to iPhone and iPod touch," said Don Ryan, chief operating officer, Oberon Media, I-play's parent company. "This new version of … Continue reading I-play Bowling Heads To iPhone →

Silicon Knights, makers of groundbreaking video games, has added to its guild of talent with the hiring of Michael Mays as company Vice President. Mays will work closely with President Denis Dyack to drive the company forward by fostering continual growth for Silicon Knights, as well as the games industry in Ontario and the Niagara Region. Only weeks into the job, Mays was able to participate in a Silicon Knights tradition of awarding real hand-made, battle-ready, ornate swords to those individuals who have been at Silicon Knights for 10 years. This year, 9 people were awarded swords for their excellent … Continue reading Mays Is New Silicon Knights VP →

Meridian4 (http://www.meridian4.com) and Hermitworks Entertainment Corporation are pleased to announce that their Trading Sim/FPS game; Space Trader – Merchant Marine has been nominated for Best Simulation game of the year and is looking for your votes. "Every year we let our readers choose to nominate their favorite games for the year. We believe this gives a true measure of what games are good, as opposed to some editors sitting around in a back room and plotting the results. This year over 50,000 readers took up the call and put their favorite games up for a vote," said John Breeden II, … Continue reading Meridian4 Wants Your Vote →

Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced today the acquisition of Snowblind Studios, an award winning, independent game development studio specializing in action and fantasy-based games, strengthening Warner Bros.' growing presence as a full scale games publisher. "This is a good fit for Warner Bros. and Snowblind Studios," said Tsujihara. "The arrangement broadens our portfolio with quality games and provides Snowblind with access to our global distribution and publishing capabilities. Snowblind has a great reputation and we are pleased to welcome them into the Warner Bros. family." Located outside of Seattle in Bothell, Washington, Snowblind Studios is known … Continue reading WB Acquires Snowblind Studios →

Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") announced today that it has acquired all assets and business of Free Radical Design Limited ("Free Radical"). Free Radical is based in Nottingham, United Kingdom and is known for the multi-award winning Timesplitters series. The studio will now be integrated into Crytek's network. Avni Yerli, Managing Director of Crytek, said, "We're very excited about this step to expand Crytek into the UK with such an experienced and highly talented team. Free Radical Design is a great fit to Crytek and its culture, given that Free Radical has a proven track record on delivering high quality games. The … Continue reading Crytek Buys Free Radical Design →

Mind Candy (developers of the online game for kids, Moshi Monsters) today announced that they have acquired Tutpup for an undisclosed sum. Tutpup was developed by Cominded Ltd, a London based firm owned by Paul Birch (co-founder of Bebo). The site allows kids from around the world to play each other in multi-player maths and spelling challenges. The game has been growing rapidly through word-of-mouth and currently has over 350,000 active players worldwide. CEO of Mind Candy, Michael Smith, commented: "We've been very impressed with the site that Paul Birch and his team built, and are delighted with this acquisition. … Continue reading Mind Candy Acquires Tutpup →