The 2010 Game Developers Conference (GDC 2010), produced by the Think Services Game Group, and Google are working together to celebrate and inspire the mobile and independent game development communities by offering the Nexus One phone and Verizon Droid by Motorola to qualifying developers who register to attend GDC 2010 by February 4th, 2010. Mobile/handheld games and independent games are each the subject of a dedicated summit during GDC, as well as the subjects of many of the sessions during the main portion of GDC-making conference attendees great potential developers of new content for phones using the Androidoperating system. In … Continue reading GDC To Promote Android OS Games →

Today, Paradox has wrapped up an exciting week in Stockholm, as the city was host to the Paradox Interactive Convention. Serving as a hub for internal and external developers, publishing partners, journalists and other friends of Paradox, the Paradox Interactive Convention featured upcoming game presentations, developer roundtables and loads of entertainment for all parties involved. There was no shortage of new game announcements, Paradox Interactive debuted many upcoming titles, starting with the World War II strategy title, Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943, which places strategy fans in the heart of the Kharkov Defense Operation of 1943 and will be available Q1 … Continue reading Paradox Wraps Up Successful Game Conference →

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced that Arabic language service for fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online will launch on February 2. The addition of Arabic language service is the second of four planned multilingual expansions, and will be followed by additional updates for Spanish speakers in April and German-speaking players in May. To encourage players to share the news about the new language support, Joymax is holding a worldwide Silkroad Online community event from January 19 to February 2. A lucky few of the best global ambassadors will be rewarded with valuable … Continue reading Arabic Added To Silkroad Online →

Over the holiday weekend, Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) rallied its player community and raised $25,000 to donate to the American Red Cross' aid efforts in Haiti in the wake of last week's tragedy. "In just three days we were able to reach our goal of $25,000 and it's all because of the generosity of our players," said John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment. "They really stepped up for a good cause and we're proud to lend support to the estimated 3 million Haitians affected by the recent earthquakes." SOE supported emergency relief efforts to help those affected by … Continue reading Sony Online Donates Over $25,000 To Haiti →

Continuing the week of excitement from the Paradox Interactive Convention 2010, Paradox Interactive today officially unveiled its new corporate website at www.paradoxplaza.com. The new website, catered to the loyal Paradox fan community, puts the games in focus, making it easier for people to find the latest information on their favorite Paradox titles. With a new overview page, users can easily browse games by release date or name. Each game info page serves as a one-stop information hub, where users can find links to email newsletters and online forums, as well as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube pages related to that specific game. … Continue reading Paradox Plaza Revamps Website →

Braid, the darling of the indie game industry, will hit retail stores across the U.S. in January. MumboJumbo, a leading developer and publisher of casual games, will publish the unique platform game for PC and distribute the title to retail stores nationwide. Developed by Number None, Braid is a platform game in a painterly style that allows players to manipulate the flow of time to solve puzzles. The journey follows Tim on his expedition to save the princess. In each world, the player has different powers that impact the passing of time in strange ways. The player must figure out … Continue reading Award-Winning Braid To Hit PC →

Signaling the start of a week laden with announcements, Paradox Interactive is proud to announce – Achtung Panzer: Kharkov 1943, a new war strategy title that places players in the heart of the Kharkov Defense Operation during World War II. With the ability to play as either German or Russian forces, Achtung Panzer puts the destiny of the USSR and Wehrmacht armies in one's hands. Featuring a masterful reconstruction of the battlefront setting of Kharkov, players will engage in unique combat that offers the highest level of authenticity. With the incorporation of highly flexible AI, players will have the opportunity … Continue reading Paradox Announces Acthung Panzer: Kharkov 1943 →

Following on the heels of its successful debut on Wii, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has shipped Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. The latest release in the renowned horror game franchise, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a reimagining of the original Silent Hill with all new twists. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories begins much like the beloved original. The game opens to the scene following a car accident where the central character, Harry Mason, wakes to find his daughter Cheryl missing. Harry sets out into the snowy streets … Continue reading Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Hits PS2, PSP →

Bioshock 2, the epic sequel from 2K Games, is coming to Steam and is now available for pre-purchase. Those who pre-purchase the game via Steam will save 10% off the regular price and receive a free copy of Bioshock. If you already own Bioshock, you may send the extra copy to a friend using Steam's Gifting functionality. And to help folks prepare for Bioshock 2's multiplayer action a Bioshock 2 Four Pack is also available for pre-purchase– offering 10% off the regular price plus four free copies of the original game. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 G.I.R.L. Scholarship to helpeducate and recruit more women into the field of video game production anddesign. Sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader inonline gaming, and administered by Scholarship America, a leadingnon-profit educational support program, applications are available a thttps://www.scholarshipamerica.org/gamersinreallife and more details, including official rules for entry are also available online at http://www.station.sony.com/girl/. "The past two G.I.R.L. Scholarship recipients were sucha valued addition to our team that we are thrilled to offer this program for thethird consecutive year," said Laura Naviaux, Vice President of Global Sales andMarketing, Sony … Continue reading Sony Opens G.I.R.L. Scholarship Program →