inXile entertainment today announced the formation of a new online business division, SparkWorkz (www.sparkworkz.com), and has named former Microsoft executive David Heeley as Director of this new division. The new business unit will build an online network and community showcasing highly creative user-generated content. "Our goal is to construct a highly entertaining and engaging online destination for people to show off their creative talents across a number of different game and non-game media environments," said Brian Fargo, chief executive officer of inXile entertainment. "Our experience with the internet sensation Line Rider proves that there is a very large demand for … Continue reading Former Microsoft Exec To Head SparkWorkz →

Conspiracy Entertainment, a developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment software in North America and Western Europe, announced today that it has entered into a publishing agreement with Epicenter Studios, developer of Real Heroes: Firefighters ("Real Heroes"), the fire-fighting action game exclusively designed for the Nintendo Wii. According to the agreement, Conspiracy has the rights to market, sell and distribute Real Heroes in the US, Canada, Mexico and South America. Conspiracy expects to begin distribution in the 2nd Quarter of 2009. Real Heroes emphasizes non-violent, game-integral puzzles that mirror the challenges and on-the-fly choices firefighters face every day. Featuring Epicenter's … Continue reading Conspiracy, Epicenter Partner For Firefighter Wii Game →

Spacetime Studios, LLC announced today it has acquired the rights to the Blackstar IP from its previous publisher NCsoft. Spacetime Studios, an independent game development studio made up of industry veterans, now fully owns all the tools, technology and intellectual property from their previous publishing deal. Set in the far future, Blackstar is a fresh universe full of wildly original space fighters, horrifying demonic enemies and epic drama. "The IP lends itself to almost any kind of gameplay that one could ask for, and was specifically designed to be a long-term franchise," said Cinco Barnes, creative director and co-founder of … Continue reading Spacetime Studios Buys Blackstar IP From NCsoft →

PowerUp Studios invites you to come and check out the re-designed web site at http://www.nombz.com and view the new trailer! The latest v1.11 demo is available for download, and the full game can be purchased from the web site for only $14.99 USD! NOMBZ is a 3D action shooter that challenges the player to lead a posse of survivors through a city infested with the living dead! Featuring • 5 playable characters, each with unique weapons and abilities! • 25 levels! • Hundreds of zombie enemies, all hungry for your delicious human brains! • A quirky and irreverent style! • … Continue reading Night Of A Million Billion Zombies Demoed →

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today "Pitfall: The Big Adventure" for Wii is in development at Edge of Reality and will swing onto shelves this Fall. With more than 10 million Pitfall titles sold to date, Pitfall: The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans. "Pitfall is one of the most legendary franchises in the history of videogames, so we look forward to releasing a new version exclusively for Wii," said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. "What could be more fun than using the Wii Remote … Continue reading Pitfall In Development For Wii →

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans for its third BlizzCon gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises. In response to the demand to accommodate more attendees, this year's event has expanded from two convention halls to three. "Whenever we've been able to meet and interact with Blizzard gamers from around the world, it's been a great experience for us," stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're looking forward to … Continue reading BlizzCon 2008 Announced →

Funcom and Eidos are proud to confirm some of the impressive figures powering the Age of Conan launch, and the two companies are happy to reveal that the Age of Conan Beta has passed 1 million sign-ups! As one of the most anticipated MMO's ever, the 1 million mark confirms the amazing interest in the game. "Funcom has not been able to find any higher beta numbers for MMOs in the western world," said Morten Larssen, VP of Funcom Sales and Marketing. "We believe it represents the largest ever beta sign-up figure in the history of the genre." In addition … Continue reading Funcom Finds A Million Barbarian Wannabes →

Got Game Entertainment today announced a North American publishing deal for "Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals" (PC), adapted from the famed "Nikopol Trilogy" graphic novel series, and major film release "Immortal", by Enki Bilal. "Nikopol: Secrets of the Immortals" is a visually striking, richly detailed point and click adventure game developed by Benoît Sokal's White Birds Productions. The game immerses players in a futuristic Paris and the tale of a son's search for his father and ultimate journey into the perilous world of political intrigue. As Nikopol, players must use cunning and puzzle-solving logic to thwart a dark conspiracy. "Nikopol: … Continue reading GotGame To Publish Nikopol →

Agetec, Inc. today announced that it will be releasing "Falling Stars" for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. A fun and adventurous role playing game, "Falling Stars" will be released early summer 2008. Players star as Luna, a young girl living in Dazzleon, who longs for something more. One day, her uncle, Matt visits and discovers a mine that seems to possess odd powers. He becomes so intrigued that he decides to stay and investigate. Soon, to the horror of Luna and her neighbors, he becomes obsessed with the mine as it starts to possess him (so much that it turns … Continue reading Agetec Announces Falling Stars For PS2 →

Gamecock Media Group today announced that ‘Velvet Assassin' will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows-based PC when it releases in fall 2008. Developed by Replay Studios, Velvet Assassin is a stealth-action game set in World War II and is inspired by real-life British secret agent Violette Szabo. "This is a project we've been incredibly excited about from the start," said Sascha Jungnickel, Creative Director at Replay Studios. "Velvet Assassin is going to be an amazing experience both in its visual style and gameplay, it will be awesome to get it to … Continue reading Velvet Assassin Set For Fall Release →