Live Gamer (www.livegamer.com), the company that pioneered publisher-supported real-money-trading for online games, today announced it has completed its acquisition of N-Cash (www.n-cash.net), Korea's premier micro-transaction provider. With the acquisition, Live Gamer will add N-Cash's global publisher-to-player micro-transaction platform, expanding its offering into a fully featured, e-commerce solution with multiple integration options for game operators. Publishers will be able to turn to one partner – instead of many – to roll out secure micro-transaction-based marketplaces, drive ARPU (average revenue per user), improve conversion rates, and enable sanctioned player-to-player trading while maintaining a great user experience. "Asian game operators have proven for … Continue reading Live Gamer Buys N-Cash→
Jeff Junge has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Management, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, it was announced today by Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. In his newly elevated post, Junge will continue to drive mergers and acquisitions for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group and unify strategic initiatives across all of the Studio's home entertainment divisions, which includes Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Premiere, Advanced Digital Services, Anti-Piracy and Technology Operations. "Jeff is a tremendous asset to the Studio and has been a key contributor to the success of … Continue reading WB Home Entertainment Promotes Jeff Junge→
Nexon America today announced Quarantine Mode, a new content update for its popular multiplayer online first-person shooter (FPS), Combat Arms. The new play mode introduces player-versus-zombie combat where players compete as soldiers or as infected zombies. The mission for players: to either survive and destroy the infected or infect as many humans as possible. Players can acquire the updated game now at http://combatarms.nexon.net. Quarantine Mode is introduced as "Operation: Overdose," on a new map to Combat Arms. On this map, players are randomly selected at the start of each match to become a zombie. Players chosen for the "infected" team … Continue reading Combat Arms Introduces Zombies→
Nexon America launched the first closed beta test of its upcoming action-adventure title, Dungeon Fighter Online. Thousands of applicants were accepted into this beta test. Additional servers have already been added to accommodate all testers. Dungeon Fighter Online pairs classic arcade-style fighter action with an immersive RPG fantasy world and brings both online for one incredible free-to-play experience. Individuals selected for the closed beta test are among the first in North America to experience this dynamic game. For more information on the game, players can visit http://dungeonfighter.nexon.net.
The Guitar Hero stage continues to heat up as Shirley Manson, actress and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated alternative rock band Garbage, steps into the spotlight offering her likeness and distinct vocal stylings to this fall's highly anticipated Guitar Hero 5. Manson joins an all-star line up of in-game artists set to appear as playable characters in the game. Guitar Hero 5 boasts 85 songs on-disc including a wide variety of genres from modern, alternative and indie rock to classic anthems and metal, and features Manson belting out "Only Happy When It Rains," the breakthrough single off the band's self-titled … Continue reading Shirley Manson Joining Guitar Hero 5→
Gameforge, the world's leading independent distributor of online games, today announced the opening of a new client-based MMOG, Gates of Andaron. Gamers will be introduced to the battle between the kingdoms of Valorian and Derion in the Gates of Andaron. The fantasy game, developed by Korean MMOG developer Zemi Interactive, is available for free to courageous fortune-seekers everywhere at www.gatesofandaron.com. War has ravaged the kingdoms of Valorian and Derion. Those who were once allies are now hostile enemies. While the origin of the conflict has been lost over time, both kingdoms have created their own versions of the story behind … Continue reading Gates Of Andaron MMO Opens→
GamersGate today kicked off their exclusive pre-order promotion for Paradox Interactive's Hearts of Iron 3. Pre-orders for the upcoming WWII strategy title will also receive the DLC Sprite Pack. The Sprite Pack includes sixteen new sprites for use when playing with either the German or American armies. The new sprites consist of a combination of airplanes, tanks and ships. Hearts of Iron 3 will be released on August 7, 2009. For more information, please visit www.GamersGate.com and follow @gamers gate on twitter.com
Casual games developer and publisher Legacy Interactive today announced a licensing agreement with CBS Consumer Products that will expand their growing roster of TV-licensed games. Legacy will develop a video game based on the popular CBS drama series Ghost Whisperer. Available in early 2010, Ghost Whisperer: Shadowlands will debut on the PC and include characters and themes from the hit television series. Players will take on the role of Melinda Gordon, a young woman living in Grandview, who has inherited the gift of being able to see and communicate with the dead. These earthbound spirits have unfinished business in our … Continue reading Ghost Whisperer TV Show Getting Game→
Pixel Mine today released Underworlds Lite, a free version of the smash hit Underworlds. Explore the mysterious crypts and dungeons of Albrect on one of four difficulty settings, collecting treasures and unlocking new abilities as you progress, in a visually stunning fast-paced experience designed exclusively for the iPhone and iPod touch. Underworlds Lite features thousands of unique items as well as customizable character stats – no two adventures will be the same. Unlock powerful combat feats like Slash, Shield Bash, and Berserk or focus on feats which advance the healing arts – Health and Vitality Boosts. Upgrade existing Feats or … Continue reading Underworlds Lite Hits iPhone→
Today Ubisoft announced that Hollywood actress Sigourney Weaver will voice the role of Dr. Grace Augustine for Ubisoft's video game, James Cameron's Avatar: The Game. Weaver's character will be featured in the versions of the game released on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii system from Nintendo and PC. Other actors from the film that will appear in the game include Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi and Stephen Lang. Rodriguez's character, Trudy Chacon, functions as the player's chopper pilot throughout the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system and PC versions of the … Continue reading Sigourney Weaver To Voice Avatar: The Game→
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