The fourth title in the "Metal Slug" series joins the Xbox LIVE Arcade library as "Metal Slug 3" arrives this Wednesday, January 2 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST). An update of the original arcade version, "Metal Slug 3" is a run-and-gun video game updated with HD graphics and now features co-op multiplayer over Xbox LIVE. "Metal Slug 3" provides gamers with various route selections within each stage enabling players to play over and over. Join Marco, Tarma, Eri and Fio, the four veterans in the "Metal Slug" series, as they hit the battlefield to stop General Morden from … Continue reading Metal Slug 3 Hitting Live For New Year →

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, announced that beginning today Peggle is available for play on the iPod. Casual gamers can download Peggle from the iTunes store for US$4.99, and the game is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Peggle has been downloaded more than 10 million times on the Web since its introduction in March 2007, and this enormous success prompted PopCap to accelerate development of the iPod version. Peggle utilizes the iPod's clickwheel and sharp high-resolution display. Another special feature of the iPod-optimized version of Peggle is the ability to listen … Continue reading Peggle Game Launches For iPod →

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for the Wii home video game console has shipped to retailers throughout North America. Unlike any other game, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams delivers the feeling of flight through the innovative Wii control system and sends players on an epic journey of exploration and adventure. With online-enabled competitive play and an intriguing artificial life system, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams is the first Wii title to tap into the system's Wi-Fi capabilities with Forecast Channel support that recreates the player's regional weather within the game's custom "My Dream" sandbox-like area. Additionally, … Continue reading NiGHTS Ships for Wii →

NetDevil today announces a new web games division, along with the development of a new PC title based off the popular LEGO Racers brand of toy products. The game is the first title in development under the new division and NetDevil expects the rollout of several other casual web-based game titles to debut in 2008. LEGO Racers is a fun web-based flash game for children and is currently planned for release in the first quarter of 2008. "NetDevil has proven a valuable partner that truly understands what the LEGO play experience is all about," said Kelly J. McKiernan, Internet Content … Continue reading NetDevil Announces new LEGO Racers →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the worlds' most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that Atari Classics Evolved, a large compilation of classic Atari arcade games, has shipped to retailers in North America just in time for the holiday season. Atari Classics Evolved, rated E for Everyone, is available on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Atari Classics Evolved features a full gamut of genre-defining classics like Battlezone, Centipede, Millipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Lunar Lander, Super Breakout, Warlord, Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe and Pong. In addition to the 11 arcade classics, … Continue reading Atari Classics Evolved Ships For PSP →

Got Game Entertainment LLC today confirmed that the release of "The Lost Crown: A Ghost-hunting Adventure" has been pushed to next year. The suspense-adventure game for the PC being developed by Jonathan Boakes and his Darkling Room team is now slated for a Q1 2008 release. "The Lost Crown: A Ghost-hunting Adventure" will make its retail debut at $29.99 (USD) and is not yet rated by the ESRB. The developer was not able to deliver the game in the expected time-frame, but assures us that ‘the end is in sight'," said Got Game Entertainment President Howard Horowitz. "Mr. Boakes is … Continue reading The Lost Crown Delayed →

KOEI today announced that Samurai Warriors: KATANA for Nintendo Wii has reached gold status and is set to ship to North American retailers starting on January 15, 2008. Players can pre-order the game now at GameStop.com, EBGames.com and Amazon.com. KOEI has also launched the official minisite for Samurai Warriors: KATANA at: www.koei.com/katana. On the site players can learn more about the game, watch exclusive movies and more. Using an exhilarating first-person perspective, Samurai Warriors: KATANA is based on the hugely popular Samurai Warriors series and delivers total arcade-style action right into your own home. By mastering different weapons using the … Continue reading Samurai Warriors: Katana gets January Ship Date →

Harmonix, the leading worldwide developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that the Rock Bandâ„¢ Special Edition Bundle for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system will ship to U.S. retail stores on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Developed in collaboration with Pi Studios, Rock Band for the PlayStation 2 system showcases many of the same challenging modes and rock music featured in the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft versions, including Band World Tour and … Continue reading Rock Band Ships For PS2 →

NCsoft, the world's largest developer and publisher of online computer games, today announced two promotions within its global family. Robert Garriott is leaving his post as president of NCsoft's North American business and moving into a role of global business development and planning. He'll remain in Austin while working closely with NCsoft's CEO Taek Jin Kim in his new position. Garriott's position will be filled by Chris Chung, currently the vice president for worldwide product development. Chung has a long history with NCsoft. He began his tenure at NCsoft subsidiary, ArenaNet, where he managed that studio's business and helped launch … Continue reading NCSoft Gets New President →

1C Company, the leading Eastern and Central European publisher, officially announced today that it has completed a deal to purchase one of the most famous Russian developers, Ino-Co. Ino-Co is creator behind the award-winning Star Wolves and Fantasy Wars. With this purchase 1C has increased its number of internal studios and recruited a team of highly experienced professionals. 1C is currently one of the largest publishers in the world by volume and areas served, this deal is the next step in strengthening 1C's position as a leading publisher, developer and distributor. 1C: Ino-Co (the official new company name) is working … Continue reading 1C Buys Ino-Co Developer →