SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic The Hedgehog is now available for play on the new iPod nano with video, the iPod classic and the fifth generation iPod. Sonic The Hedgehog was originally introduced in 1991 and has become one of the most popular video game franchises in history, selling well over 45 million copies. Sonic fans can purchase and download the game from the iTunes Store for $4.99. Sonic has been designed specifically for the iPod and is available on the 22 iTunes Stores around the world. "Sonic The Hedgehog is one of the most beloved video … Continue reading Sonic Game Ships For Ipod →

Assassin's Creed has greatly outstripped Ubisoft's sales expectations and currently ranks among the top two or three best-selling games for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox360 video game and entertainment system in the vast majority of geographical regions. In less than four weeks Assassin's Creed recorded more than two and a half million units in sell-through sales worldwide, and is the fastest-selling new video game intellectual property ever in the U.S. Consequently, Ubisoft now forecasts that it will sell a minimum of five million units of the game in 2007-08 compared with its previous estimate of approximately three … Continue reading Assassin's Creed Selling Well →

Turbine, Inc. and NHN Corporation today announced a distribution agreement for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, the 2007 PC Game of the Year. Under the terms of the deal, Turbine will work closely with NHN, the largest Korean Internet company and the #1 gamer site in Asia, to localize The Lord of the Rings Online for the fast-growing Korean market. "The Lord of the Rings is a powerful franchise with global appeal, and we are committed to bringing the game to fans around the world," said Jim Crowley, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "NHN is … Continue reading Lord Of The Rings Online Opening In Korea →

When Rod Cousens took the helm at Codemasters in 2005, he meant what he said about driving growth in the U.S. market with content geared for the American consumer. More than half of Codemasters' 2008 U.S. line-up will be created by in-house teams or development studios based in the U.S., including Spark Unlimited, inXile Entertainment and Liquid Entertainment. The line-up features games that span hard-core, casual and online content across next generation platforms, PCs and handheld devices. The company's 2008 content strategy is heavily grounded in sports, entertainment properties and game genres that are popular among U.S. consumers. For example, … Continue reading Codemasters Reveals 2008 Lineup →

Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has unleashed Arkadian Warriors for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The action-adventure game spans treacherous dungeons where players embark on a trek of unimaginable proportions filled with countless enemies and powerful bosses. Developed by Wanako Studios, the award-winning creators of Assault Heroes, Arkadian Warriors allows players to fight in epic solo battles or join forces with a friend in the intense multiplayer co-operative mode – online over Xbox LIVE online entertainment network or locally on the same system. "Sierra Online has again delivered an … Continue reading Sierra Online Releases Arkadian Warriors →

GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.) today announced a new and improved game player that expands the GameTap experience for broadband-enabled PC and Intel-based Mac users. With the new faster and lighter GameTap player, games launch more quickly and it is even easier to search for and discover games. The player has updated community features, such as the Buddy Hub, which makes it easier to find, talk to and play games with your friends online. "PC and Mac users alike can now enjoy an expanded GameTap experience with the launch of this new … Continue reading GameTap Going Mac →

Audiokinetic Inc., a leading audio solution provider for the video game industry, announced today that BioWare Austin, a development studio of BioWare Corp, will use Audiokinetic's audio solution, Wwise, as one of the technology tools used in the development of its upcoming Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO). "Wwise provided our team with a sophisticated and complete audio development tool for our online game experience," says Gordon Walton, Co-Studio Director, BioWare Austin. "We wanted a complete authoring environment that would facilitate the development of a rich audio experience, and we've found Wwise to be a great fit." Aother key factor in … Continue reading BioWare And Audiokinetic To Work On MMO →

Nyko Technologies, a premier peripherals manufacturer, today announced their new charging solution for PlayStation 3 controllers, the Charge Base 2, making it easier than ever to keep both your Dual Shock 3 and SIXAXIS controllers organized and charged. Nyko's newly redesigned Charge Base 2 rapidly charges two PS3 controllers simultaneously, while providing a visually appealing storage option and a faster recharge rate via any AC outlet. Besides easier-to-read charge indicators and a smaller form factor, the Charge Base 2 employs a totally new contact point dongle system that makes charging your controllers easier then ever. Each Charge Base 2 comes … Continue reading Nyko Creates Quick Chargers For PS3 Controllers →

The international award-winning "Halo 3" gets even better as the "Halo 3" Heroic Map Pack launches today on Xbox 360's Xbox LIVE Marketplace. After launching to incredible acclaim and fanaticism, more than five million "Halo 3" players worldwide can now enjoy a package of three all new multiplayer maps. The Heroic Map Pack is the first in a series of downloadable content from Bungie Studios. Available for 800 Microsoft Points exclusively on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, each map offers a unique experience. Standoff's symmetrical valley, with its entrenched bases and fields of boulders is ideal for mid-sized objective and Slayer game … Continue reading First Halo 3 Maps Extra Available →

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