The Adventure Company, a leading publisher of PC adventure games worldwide, today announced that its popular PC title Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None is under development for the Nintendo Wii, set to be released in November 2007. Written by Agatha Christie, the world's best-known mystery author and Queen of Crime, this classic story is brought to a new generation on the Nintendo Wii. Appealing to a broad audience, this platform opens the door for adventure games on console. Using the Wii's original "Wiimote" controller, gameplay in traditional PC adventure games can be taken to a whole new level … Continue reading Agatha Christie Title Moving To Wii →

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced the acquisition of SingShot Media, a San Francisco-based online karaoke community. SingShot's web-based social networking platform allows site members to record their own renditions of famous songs, share their recordings with friends, rate and comment on other members' tracks, customize recordings with photos and videos, and compete in a variety of contests. The acquisition will help accelerate EA's efforts in community-building and promoting user-generated content through a unique music platform. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Upon completion of the acquisition, SingShot CEO Ranah Edelin and CTO Niranjan Nagar will enter EA … Continue reading EA Buys Online Karaoke Firm →

Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, announced today that it will partner with Crayola to bring the company's much-loved crayons to Nintendo DS(tm) screens. Set in exciting locations around the globe, Crave Entertainment's upcoming Crayola game will lead players on a colorful romp to find hidden treasure. Armed only with a treasure map and Crayola crayons, players can draw and color their way through challenging obstacles and exciting mini-games to complete quests and discover the treasure. "Crayola crayons are an integral part of American childhood," said Mark Burke, senior vice president of product planning and business development for … Continue reading Crave Partners With Crayola For DS →

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online games industry, today announced EverQuest The Anniversary Edition, a new compilation collection for the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), EverQuest. EverQuest The Anniversary Edition will only be available at participating retail locations and is scheduled for release on April 23, 2007, for the suggested retail price of US$19.99. "After eight successful years of EverQuest, we wanted to celebrate with the release of a very special Anniversary Edition, which consists of all the expansions ever created for EverQuest, including the most recently released expansion: The Buried Sea," said Clint … Continue reading Original EverQuest Celebrates Eight Years →

Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American publishing deal for "Scratches: Director's Cut", an even more terrifying take on the successful atmospheric mystery adventure game for the PC, brimming with eerie twists and terrifying surprises. Set in and around a solitary Victorian mansion concealing a terrible secret, a long since forgotten story from the past emerges to haunt the present. With worldwide sales of the independently developed "Scratches" at over 150,000 units, legions of fans, plus brave newcomers, will experience an exciting new chapter, a much rumored alternate ending, over two additional hours of gameplay, new clues, higher … Continue reading Got Game To Publish Scratches Director's Cut →

Get ready to crank up the speakers once again, as Activision's (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero II prepares for its highly anticipated world tour onto next-gen videogame consoles by announcing it has gone green, and is now ready for production on the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Featuring a fresh and expanded set list of over 70 finger-melting fret burners, including 10 exclusive tracks for the Xbox 360, Guitar Hero II turns it up with a variety of deafening rock venues, HD remodeled characters, unlockable guitars, and different gameplay modes. Also, for the first time in … Continue reading Guitar Hero II Comes To Xbox 360 →

Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, today announced Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for Wii. The Dave Mirra video game franchise has sold more than 2 million units across all platforms, and the latest installment is sure to please fans with its arcade-like feel and diverse play. Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the Wii video game system features, 12 different environments and 13 bikes to choose from. Each unique environment includes two race paths, and can be played in race or trick-oriented modes. Player characters are customizable, and BMX legend Dave is the featured rider. Dave Mirra BMX Challenge … Continue reading Crave Bringing BMX Challenge to Wii →

Strap your boots on! The non-stop battle of World War II is now in the palm of your hand. Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that Call of Duty: Roads to Victory for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, developed by Amaze Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, has shipped to retailers nationwide. Players are now set to experience on the PSP system the signature cinematic intensity and chaos of battle from the premier WWII first-person action franchise. Call of Duty: Roads to Victory is rated "T" for Teen (blood, language and violence) by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail … Continue reading Call Of Duty Hits PSP →

Get your game on and put your stamina to the test with Weekend Gamerz, an action-packed weekend of seriously fun video game playing and socializing. Seattle-based Giant Campus, creator of Weekend Gamerz, will roll out this nationwide program at 36 college and university locations across the country in June 2007. More information about locations and specific dates can be found at www.weekendgamerz.com (under "Register Now" tab). Weekend Gamerz is devoted entirely to the fun of playing games, making friends and socializing. Teens ages 13-17 are encouraged to get out of the house and play their "vids" (video games) in the … Continue reading Weekend Gamerz Goes Nationwide →

Exent Technologies, a global market leader in broadband-based solutions for the monetization of PC and video games, has relocated its North-American headquarters from Bethesda, Md. to Downtown San Francisco. The headquarters oversees all of Exent's sales, marketing and business development activities in North America vis-