Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic will appear on the cover of NBA Ballers: Chosen One, the next installment in the popular NBA Ballers franchise that is scheduled to ship for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in Spring 2008. Al Horford of the Atlanta Hawks will also be featured on the packaging. "Dwight Howard and Al Horford are the perfect choices for NBA Ballers: Chosen One, which allows players to live the life of an NBA Superstar," said George Gomez, … Continue reading Dwight Howard Gets NBA Ballers Cover →

Dragon's Lair, the world's first full-animation laser disc video game – debuted in 1983. The game features Dirk the Daring, a rather clumsy knight that must make his way through the castle of an evil wizard to save the beautiful Princess Daphne. The game's visionary team of creators (Don Bluth, Rick Dyer, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy and Chris Stone) was astounded by the public's overwhelming enthusiasm and witnessed lines as long as several city blocks as people of all ages waited to play the game. Currently, Dragon's Lair is one of only three games on permanent display at the Smithsonian … Continue reading Dragon's Lair PSP Looking For Publisher →

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced the acquisition of Illusion Softworks, a premier Central European-based game development studio with operations in Brno and Prague, the Czech Republic. Illusion Softworks has approximately 200 employees and will join Take-Two's 2K Games publishing label as its newest studio, 2K Czech. Established in 1997, Illusion Softworks is the creator and owner of several hit video game franchises, including Mafia, Hidden & Dangerous and Vietcong. The studio is currently working with 2K Games on Mafia II, the sequel to the original Mafia, which helped establish the gangster genre and sold more than two million … Continue reading Take-Two Buys Illusion Softworks →

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) honored Stormfront Studios at the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards ceremony for creating Neverwinter Nights, the first graphical Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). The Emmy event was held at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 7 in Las Vegas. Don Daglow, who led the design of Neverwinter Nights, accepted the award for Stormfront and its publishers, AOL and Wizards of the Coast. "These games are not just entertainment," Daglow said. "They build new kinds of communities and create deep people-to-people relationships. They influence people's lives … Continue reading Stormfront Studios Honored →

SouthPeak Games today announced Dream Pinball 3D is coming to PC, Wii and the Nintendo DS in Spring 2008. Developed by veteran studio Topware, this superb pinball simulator creates an authentic pinball experience with refined controls that capitalize on the unique qualities each platform. "Everyone loves pinball. It is an unusual kind of entertainment in that it bridges hardcore and casual gamers, while translating very well to videogames," said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. "We are going to give the medium the respect it deserves." Dream Pinball 3D boasts six table themes, several different ball options, multi-ball power-ups and … Continue reading Southpeak Announces Dream Pinball →

One of the most popular casual games is now available for the most popular console. Dallas-based casual game developer MumboJumbo launched LUXOR Pharaoh's Challenge today, its first game for the Nintendo Wii system. The Nintendo Wii takes LUXOR action to a whole new level by allowing the player to become even more involved in the Egyptian-themed game by taking over control of the scarab shooter. The game that brings pyramids, temples and the marvels of ancient Egypt to life was previously launched for the Sony PSP (PlayStationPortable) and Nintendo DS in December and the PlayStation 2 in November. LUXOR: Pharaoh's … Continue reading Luxor Hits The Wii →

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity for the Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to stores across North America. This intense racing game brings the rush of adrenaline that racing fans are looking for and is packed with stunning environments, all-new moves, and vehicles that evolve to offer a high-velocity white-knuckle experience for any gamer. For the first time ever, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity gives players the ultimate in speed boosts with the ability to control gravity. Sonic and friends can now take advantage of … Continue reading Sonic Riders Launches →

Due to service disruptions over the holidays, Microsoft Live has decided to apologize by giving every Xbox Live subscriber a free game. The letter that was sent to subscribers from LIVE General Manager Marc Whitten follows. "Dear Xbox LIVE Members: During this past holiday season you helped us break a number of Xbox LIVE records. This included our largest sign-up of new members to Xbox LIVE in our 5 year history and just yesterday you broke the record for the single biggest day of concurrent members ever on the service. As a result of this massive increase in usage we … Continue reading Microsoft LIVE Giving Away Free Games →

Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 2 is being developed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Far Cry 2 is a next-generation first-person shooter being created by Ubisoft's Montreal development studio. More than just a visual and technological achievement, Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, featuring a custom-made video game engine built from the ground up. Players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen … Continue reading Far Cry 2 In Development For PS3, 360 →

Wisconsin State Senator Jon Erpenbach wants to create a law in that state which would add a one percent tax to computer games on top of the current five percent sales tax in that state. According to Erpenbach's plan, the extra money generated by the tax would fund the juvenile justice system, making sure that youthful offenders who are non-violent are processed in juvenile and not adult court. According to Erpenbach, 17-year-olds in that state are treated as adults by the court, and the tax would fund moving them back into the juvenile system. "Number one, I think it's the … Continue reading Proposed Law Would Tax Video Games →