Rock out for a good cause! Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) has partnered with the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation to host a Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock charity challenge benefiting seriously ill children and their families. Now open for registration at www.GuitarHero.com, fans will compete to get the highest score possible playing Monster's "Matchbook Romance" during the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock challenge. Activision will donate up to $55,000 to the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation by donating up to $1 for each participant who registers to play in the event, and $100 for every 1,000 points scored by the … Continue reading Guitar Hero III Sponsors Charity Event →

SouthPeak Games today announced that Dream Pinball 3D has shipped for the PC, Wii and Nintendo DS. The dazzling pinball simulator combines striking 3D graphics, realistic physics and a refined control scheme tailored to the unique features of each platform. "We have experience with classic bar room games and they have proven extremely popular titles with gamers," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. "Dream Pinball delivers a dose of nostalgia along with a great price point that makes it a must-buy for any fan of the genre." Dream Pinball 3D merges stunning visuals with flawless gameplay. The game features … Continue reading Dream Pinball 3D Ships →

King (www.king.com), the world's leading online social gaming company, announced today its second annual American Idol contest. The contest is free and open to all players that register on MyGame.com (www.mygame.com/games/idol/signup.jsp), and submit their American Idol game scores. The winner will be drawn at random on May 15, 2008 by an independent judge. Winners will be selected from the top 10 highest scoring players on MyGame.com. Game play is not restricted, so players can play as many times as they like until achieving and submitting a score they are satisfied with. "Social gaming is one of the fastest growing segments … Continue reading King Sponsors American Idol Contest →

The wild and zany polar bears that more than 13 million players have come to know and love are back. Today MumboJumbo launched WildTangent's Polar Games 2 at retailers throughout North America. The latest installment takes players from the tropics to the poles and features Polar Pool and Polar Golfer: Pineapple Cup. The much anticipated sequel to Polar Games, the duo out today provides players with comical takes on billiards and golf. In Polar Pool, the bears are back in another cool sport playing classics like 8 and 9-ball pool and the quirky Power Pool. The game offers solo and … Continue reading Polar Games 2 Launches →

German developer/publisher Daedalic Entertainment and Game Factory Interactive, one of the leading publishers in the Russian game market, announced today that they have entered into an agreement that will see GFI publishing three upcoming adventure game titles from Daedalic in Russia, former USSR countries and the Baltic Region. Titles signed by GFI for publishing in these territories include A New Beginning, The Whispered World and Edna & Harvey: The Breakout. All three titles are developed in-house by Daedalic and will be released for Windows PC. About A New Beginning A New Beginning is a cinematic, interactive eco-thriller. In the classic … Continue reading Daedalic And Game Factory Sign Deal →

JoWooD Productions, a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, today announced it is soliciting proposals from independent developers who wish to create a new Action RPG game based on one of JoWooD's established brands. The publisher is focused on innovation in game design for this project, destined for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Windows PC. The Intellectual Property which will support this new game is renowned for an epic background story as well as exceptional graphics and polish. Invitation valid until: May, 16th 2008 If you are interested, please contact us under busdev.tender@jowood.com

Martin Tremblay has been named President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, it was announced today by Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, to whom he will directly report. In his new post, Tremblay will set the long-term direction of the studio's worldwide interactive entertainment strategy. He will oversee publishing, marketing, sales and distribution, licensing and business development of the Studio's interactive entertainment product. Tremblay will begin work at Warner Bros. in July 2008. "Martin is a talented, highly respected executive and has solid relationships across the industry," said Tsujihara. "In the past year, our interactive strategy has really come … Continue reading Martin Tremblay Named President of WBIE →

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced that THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOUâ„¢ was shipped to North American retailers today. The creators of FINAL FANTASY and KINGDOM HEARTS bring a new mix of innovation and style to Nintendo DS with THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU. Drop into the center of Japan's youth culture with this stylish new title, set to revolutionize the way that DS games are experienced with its creative battle system, distinctive art style and hip soundtrack. With a completely unique take on the capabilities of the DS system, THE … Continue reading The World Ends With You Ships →

Turbine, Inc. announced today a special promotion featuring limited time pricing offers and a series of in-game events to celebrate the first anniversary of The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (LOTRO), the award-winning massively multiplayer online roleplaying game. "It's been an incredible year for LOTRO and Turbine" said Jim Crowley, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "Winning the 2007 PC Game of the Year, being named 2007 MMO of the Year and the overwhelmingly positive response to the game from fans around the world has been a real validation of our vision. Our anniversary celebration is a … Continue reading Lord Of The Rings Online Celebrates First Year →

NCsoft Corporation (KSE: 036570.KS), the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announces the hiring of David Reid as vice president of marketing for the company's North American business. Reid comes to NCsoft from GameTap, the online gaming service from Turner Broadcasting, where he served as vice president of marketing. Prior to that he worked at Microsoft as director of global platform marketing, where he led global marketing and product planning for the Xbox 360. At NCsoft, Reid will lead strategic initiatives in marketing and brand management for NCsoft and all NCsoft products published in the North American … Continue reading David Reid Named VP Of NCsoft →