Akinai Games, the downloadable games division of leading videogame publisher YUKE'S Company of America, today released NEVES Plus on Nintendo's WiiWare game service. Dressed up with a new, fun Egyptian theme, the updated version of the classic Nintendo DS tangram-style puzzle game now includes four new modes, including Speed, Versus, Lucky Number and Party Trivia. More than 500 challenging puzzles await Wii owners, who can download the game now for 600 Wii Points. "Thanks to WiiWare, we have the opportunity to introduce NEVES to a whole new group of game players that enjoy fun, casual puzzle experiences," said Ken Gratz, … Continue reading Neves Hits WiiWare →

The Punisher is set to unleash his vengeance on PlayStationNetwork! ZEN Studios announced today that The Punisher: No Mercy, inspired by Marvel Comics' rich Punisher comic book history, is confirmed to be released on July 2, 2009 and will be available exclusively through PlayStationStore for $9.99. "Our team has been working long hours to deliver a first-person shooter experience that will live up to the Punisher name," said Zsolt Kigyossy, managing director for ZEN Studios. "With awesome characters, a customizable system, and fast-paced multiplayer action, No Mercy is breaking ground in the digital space. For comic and shooter fans alike, … Continue reading The Punisher Coming to PS Network →

Game Mechanic Studios, a full-force game development studio comprised of industry veterans with decades of combined development experience, announced today it has chosen Reverb Communications to conduct all of its public relations initiatives. In this capacity, Reverb Communications will help establish Game Mechanic Studios' brand and extend its recognition to next generation platform consumers through ongoing public relations and business development efforts. Using custom programs designed to specifically suit Game Mechanic Studios' unique position and needs, Reverb Communications will maximize the exposure for their current and future projects as well as build a strong relationship with the gaming/enthusiast press and … Continue reading Game Mechanic Partners With Reverb →

Viva Media announced today its partnership with dtp entertainment for the release of Mata Hari next month. Viva Media CEO Carlo Voelker commented, "We are thrilled to partner with dtp entertainment to bring Mata Hari: Betrayal is only a Kiss Away to North America. She was an intriguing character in real life and her real life activities set the stage for a magnificent adventure. In the hands of Hal Barwood and Noah Falstein, Mata Hari's story of both spy and seductress becomes a top notch adventure game." "We are very happy to work with Viva Media. They have shown that … Continue reading Legendary Mata Hari Coming To PC →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Wastelands Interactive are thrilled to announce WW2: Time of Wrath, a beautifully crafted World War II grand strategy game and sequel to the 2008 release WW2: Road to Victory! Customers who already purchased WW2: Road to Victory will be able download WW2: Time of Wrath from our Members Club free of charge when the new game is available for purchase. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy game that fully models all aspects of strategic-level World War II decision-making while keeping a hex scale that … Continue reading Matrix To Publish Time Of Wrath →

2K Games and Bethesda Softworks are teaming up to deliver a value-packed experience that combines 2006 Game of the Year Winner The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion with 2007 Game of the Year Winner BioShock into one complete package. Beginning July 7, the BioShock & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bundle will be available in retailers across North America for an SRP of $39.99 on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and $29.99 for Windows PCs. With a combined bounty of more than 80 Game of the Year awards from the industry's top publications, the BioShock & … Continue reading 2K Announces Oblivion/Bioshock Bundle →

Com2uS, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced its stunning Baseball Slugger: Home Run Race 3D is now available on the Apple App Store. In Baseball Slugger: Home Run Race 3D for iPhone and iPod touch, players can challenge their friends and rivals to head-to-head online match-ups via any available network including Wi-Fi, EDGE and 3G. The virtual home-run competition take place in real time, for an action-packed baseball experience players can enjoy with friends near and far. "We believe games are always more fun when you can enjoy them with your friends," said Don Lim, general … Continue reading Home Run Race 3D Hits iPhone →

2K Sports announced today that Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, the 2009 Maurice "Rocket" Richard Award winner and Hart Memorial Trophy candidate, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for the next iteration of the popular NHL 2K franchise, NHL 2K10. While leading the National Hockey League (NHL) in goals scored for the second consecutive season, Ovechkin has become one of the most recognizable faces of the NHL in only his fourth season, and will bring his electrifying personality and unmatched passion for the game to NHL 2K10 this year. "It's a good time to be Ovi!," … Continue reading Capitals Alex Ovechkin Is NHL 2K10 Cover Athlete →

Prepare to enter the rarified world of priceless art and ancient brotherhoods on July 7, 2009, when "Memento Mori" (PC) hits retail shelves across the U.S. and Canada. In this atmospheric, spine-tingling adventure published in North America by Got Game Entertainment, your journey begins in the famous Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg and takes you across Europe — from the streets of France to the forests of Finland — on a trail of clever clues. In "Memento Mori", when three priceless works of art are stolen from the Hermitage, the circumstances suggest that a secret society is behind the heist. … Continue reading Memento Mori Set For July →

An exhibition tournament will be held for NAMCO BANDAI Games' latest and greatest fighter, TEKKEN 6 at the EVO Championship Series in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tournament will be held during July 17-19th in the famous Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. This is your chance to check out the console versions that won't hit store shelves until fall 2009. "We're ecstatic to publicly unveil the home console version of TEKKEN 6 at this year's EVO Championship Tournament," said In Joon Hwang, brand manager at NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. "Not only will this be the first time Tekken fans … Continue reading Tekken 6 Tourney Hitting Las Vegas →