Funcom announces a new release date for Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. The highly anticipated MMO receives eight more weeks of development, allowing Funcom to deliver a more polished MMO experience when the game launches on the 20th of May 2008. Despite great feedback on vital aspects like immersion, fun factor and the exciting combat system, the management of Funcom has decided to polish the game even more. Eight weeks of development work is therefore added to stress game systems and polish the game further leading up to launch. Funcom is fully committed to its communities and the quality-level they … Continue reading Age Of Conan Launch Pushed Back To May →

Eight weeks after the release of the red-hot music video game, and while Rock Band continues to fly off store shelves, the response to the downloadable music is clear, as fans and gamers have propelled its downloadable content to "double platinum" status, purchasing more than 2.5 million game levels based on songs since its launch on November 20, 2007. "Our goal with Rock Band was to create an entirely new way for people to interact with the music they love," stated Van Toffler, president, MTVN Music Group/Logo/Films. "The incredible response to the downloadable content we've released to date motivates us … Continue reading Rock Band Downloadable Content Sells 2.5 Million →

Play Ten Interactive (PTI), a prominent Russian publisher and developer of videogames, announces an agreement with top Chinese publisher CITVC Netempire Entertainment (CNEC) to release a hotly anticipated "UberSoldier 2" FPS game in People's Republic of China during this year's festive season. The product will be fully localized to Chinese and will feature multiple improvements over it's predecessor, the original "UberSoldier," published worldwide by CDV in 2006. Among those are a brand new multiplayer system with three exciting game modes available on 12 maps, a refurbished character development structure adding roleplay element to the game, multiple special bonuses for hard-core … Continue reading Russian And Chinese Game Firms Partner →

KOEI today announced that Samurai Warriors: KATANA for Wii is available now at North American retailers. "Samurai Warriors: KATANA is an incredibly fun way to step into the world of the Samurai Warriors," said Amos Ip, Senior Vice President of KOEI Corporation. "By using the motion-sensitive Wii Remoteâ„¢ to control a variety of weapons, run past deadly traps, or even ride on horseback, this amazing first-person adventure lets players enjoy the thrill of battle whether they are new to games or battle-hardened veterans." Using an exhilarating first-person perspective, Samurai Warriors: KATANA is based on the hugely popular Samurai Warriors series … Continue reading Samurai Warriors Hits Wii →

Leading global download portal GamersGate announced today that it has entered an extensive PC digital distribution partnership with publisher giant THQ Inc. The initial agreement includes worldwide access, excluding Australia and New Zealand, to Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts and Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, as well as the original titles Company of Heroes and Supreme Commander. In addition, several catalog titles like S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and Full Spectrum Warrior will be made available on the platform, as well as recently released Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights and upcoming Frontlines: Fuels of War. "We are delighted to offer our global … Continue reading Gamers Gate, THQ Partner For Distribution →

Czech mobile game developer Impossible has signed an exclusive, multi-year representation agreement with leading business management firm FOG Studios. Established in July of 2003 by Zdenek Å

The Producers of the Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts (CAEAA) along with their Event Partners Ernst & Young, Electronic Arts (EA), Autodesk, N-GAGE by NOKIA, and the Government of British Columbia are ecstatic to announce Seth MacFarlane as the Host for their 2nd Annual Elan Awards Show on February 15th, 2008 at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts. Creator, Executive Producer, and star of one of the most bankable franchises in all of television, FAMILY GUY's Seth MacFarlane reports: "I am extremely excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Elan Awards. I am, of course, … Continue reading Seth MacFarlane To Host Elan Awards →

Continuing its successful expansion efforts, leading full-service interactive entertainment industry service provider, cdv Software Entertainment AG, today announced the acquisition of a 75 percent majority share of cdv Madrics Media S.A.S, a newly-founded firm, with options to acquire additional shares. Effective December 31, 2007, French-based cdv Madrics Media S.A.S. has successfully acquired all business operations of the highly successful Madrics Media France As part of the rapidly growing cdv Group; this newly acquired firm will be responsible for the marketing and distribution of games-related software and hardware, as well as accessories for France and the Benelux. With this acquisition, cdv … Continue reading CDV Enters French Market →

Independent game developer S2 Games announced today a partnership with iGames, North America's leading game center organization, for the launch of Savage 2: A Tortured Soul. The partnership will offer gamers a full Savage 2 account while playing at iGames affiliated game centers. Savage 2 will launch on January 16 and sell for $29.99 exclusively online via download from www.s2games.com. The partnership with iGames allows gamers to create and maintain a full game account while playing at any iGames affiliated game center. This includes unlimited online play, participation in the Savage 2 Clan League, use of persistent items, and more. … Continue reading S2, IGames Launching Savage 2 →

Rockstar Games, the publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and Valve announce an agreement to launch Rockstar Games' entire PC catalog on Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content with over 13 million accounts around the world. Starting today, gamers may purchase Rockstar Games' titles, including the complete Grand Theft Auto and Max Payne series plus Manhunt and Midnight Club II. The Rockstar games now available on Steam include: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Grand Theft Auto III Grand Theft Auto II Grand Theft Auto Midnight … Continue reading Rockstar Games Available On Steam →