Blockade Entertainment and VOOM's Gameplay HD, the first high-definition channel solely dedicated to the world of video gaming, announced today the start of production on a groundbreaking new animated series, Sacred Road. The series is the first of its kind to leverage state-of-the-art techniques by using an existing video game engine and the game's software code to create a compelling 3-D-like high-definition animated television series. An original series, Sacred Road will feature stunning graphics and action-packed storylines, and is slated to debut on Gameplay HD in Fall 2008. Gameplay HD is one of the VOOM HD networks, the world's largest … Continue reading Sacred Road Series Announced →

Today developer Replay Studios, along with publisher Gamecock Media Group, have announced the official name change for 'Velvet Assassin', their upcoming stealth-action title formerly known as ‘Sabotage'. The new title creates a perfect marriage between the story of real life hero Violette Szabo and the clandestine art of sabotage she championed. From the incredibly innovative art style, storyline, and combat gameplay, Velvet Assassin is poised to revolutionize the stealth-action genre later this year. "Rather than a trite, overused, and generic working title like ‘Sabotage,' ‘Velvet Assassin' captures the heart of what we're trying to accomplish," said Sascha Jungnickel, Creative Director … Continue reading Sabotage Renamed Velvet Assassin →

2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today a partnership with renowned and influential music outlet Pitchfork Media in support of the highly anticipated title, Major League Baseball 2K8. Pitchfork has made a name for itself since its inception in 1996 as the de facto online source for quality and discerning music reviews and news. The Pitchfork staff also shares passion for the game of baseball and it is the combination of their passion for music and baseball that makes them the perfect partner in constructing a truly epic soundtrack for Major League … Continue reading Pitchfork Media Making Music For Baseball 2K →

OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced the North American commercial launch of CABAL ONLINE, a full-service massively multiplayer online game that already boasts nearly 1 million players in more than 12 countries throughout Asia and Europe. "The launch of CABAL ONLINE is a huge event for us," said David Hoffman, Executive Producer for OGPlanet. "The beta testing periods were met with a very positive reception, and we're anxious to watch CABAL's popularity in North America grow. We're thrilled to be able to provide an MMO of this caliber under a free-to-play model." Although CABAL was developed … Continue reading Free Cabal MMO Launches In US →

Video game publisher Mastiff announced today that their upcoming title, Major League Eating: The Game, will makes its debut as an exclusive on WiiWare, Nintendo's new downloadable game service for the Wii console, which launches May 12 in North America. The game will make extensive use of the Wii Remote(tm) to simulate the fast and furious action of a professional eating competition. "Watching Major League Eating is like watching poetry in motion" says Bill Swartz, Head Woof at Mastiff. "Professional gurgitators have the grace of ballerinas yet the brute strength, mental focus, and intestinal fortitude to push their bodies and … Continue reading Major League Eating Game In The Works →

Slave Circus Entertainment Inc, opens its doors in Brampton, Ontario. Slave Circus management brings extensive experience and support to independent game developers worldwide. Providing valuable experience and service to developers in the fields of game publishing and distribution. Slave Circus was founded by a dynamic sales and management team from such notable companies as Wal-Mart Canada, CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce) and RBC World Markets. Our current efforts include establishing our catalogue to major retailers and building new markets for developers. We've had an excellent response thus far from developers worldwide, most recently building partnerships with studios such as … Continue reading Slave Circus Entertainment Formed →

NCsoft and ArenaNet have announced that the Guild Wars franchise of online roleplaying games has surpassed five million units sold in North America, Europe, and Asia. Published by NCsoft and developed by ArenaNet, the Guild Wars franchise consists of the original Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, Guild Wars Nightfall, and the recently released expansion, Guild Wars: Eye of the North. The Guild Wars games have been commercial and critical successes since the release of the original campaign in April of 2005. Its award-winning content and innovative subscription-free business model have created a large and loyal following that is highly anticipating … Continue reading GuildWars Hits 5 Million In Sales →

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles a fresh new take on the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of conventional tactical role playing games with real-time action sequences. The game takes place in beautiful 3D environments that take full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION 3 system, giving players breathtaking graphics for a visually astounding gameplay experience. Built upon the new "CANVAS" engine developed internally by SEGA Game Studios Japan, Valkyria Chronicles' ground-breaking 3D graphics resemble a watercolor painting … Continue reading Valkyria Chronicles Coming To PS3 →

Battle 40-foot waves, storms, ice and a nearly 100-percent crewmember injury rate in the dangerous hunt for undersea riches on the Bering Sea with the new video game Deadliest Catch Alaskan Storm, to be launched on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC in April 2008. The game was inspired by Sig, Edgar and Norman Hansen – three brothers who have made their living crab fishing on the Bering Sea aboard their family's fishing vessel, the Northwestern. The Hansen brothers started game development with Liquid Dragon Studios in October 2005. The Hansens and the Northwestern … Continue reading Deadly Fishing Game Coming To PC, 360 →

Microsoft joins growing list of sponsors for the Indie MMO Game Developers Conference 2.0 set for March 29th and 30th, 2008. Joining Areae, Multiverse, IndieZen and others, Microsoft joins the IMGDC family of supporters helping ensure Indie's have a voice in a world dominated by billion dollar companies. "Companies of all sizes both in and out of the Indie realm are realizing the importance of a conference like IMGDC. We're thrilled to have Microsoft as well as the many other sponsors behind us this year. We can't wait to show everyone what passion is really about." states IMGDC founder Jonathon … Continue reading Microsoft Joins Indy MMO Conference →