THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) today announced that the WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 global marketing campaign, aimed at highlighting the franchise's debut on the Wii home video game system, the Nintendo DS and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, will kick off tonight on Monday Night RAW. The campaign is a multifaceted, multi-million dollar global marketing effort to support the biggest SmackDown vs. Raw launch in the franchise's nine year history. WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 is scheduled for simultaneous release on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 … Continue reading THQ Marketing Blitzes WWE vs. Raw Release →

Every true gamer has their favorite keyboard, but taking them along with you to LAN parties or tournaments has always been a bit of a pain. Now the Keyboard Quiver from Dust-Off solves that problem. The Quiver is a cool backpack specially designed to hold your keyboard and gaming accessories like headsets, and look darn cool doing it. And the good folks at Dust-Off are offering every GiN reader a chance to win one by adding several to the weekly prize pool. GiN picks a winner every week from the subscribers to the weekly newsletter. And since subscribing to the … Continue reading Keyboard Quivers Added To Prize Pool →

The 2nd Annual Canadian Awards for the Electronic and Animated Arts (CAEAA) has announced its new date for their Elan Awards Show as February 15th, 2008. The Elans, which awards the talent behind the burgeoning professional Video Gaming and Animation industries, as well as the raw talent (students) coming from Digital Art Educational Institutions, was originally set for November 2nd. But with the addition of International Categories into the CAEAA, what began in its first year as a Canadian-only participation exploded after only one year into an enormous network of Video Game, Animation and Digital Art Schools worldwide who were … Continue reading CAEAA Gets New Awards Date →

Following a successful run of DS Lite Skin prizes from Red Beard, Gameindustry.com has added more skins of that type, plus some for the PS2 and PS3. Each week one lucky winner at GiN gets to pick something cool from the prize pool. Subscribing to the weekly newsletter is completely free, so if you want a chance to win either a cool new look for your PS2 or PS3, Subscribe Now! "Every item that we put into the prize pool is one that we know our readers will love," said Nate Wooley, publisher of Gameindustry.com. "And the people at Red … Continue reading More Red Beard Skins Added To Prize Pool →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher announced today the North American launch of The Witcher, the first game from Polish development studio CD Projekt RED and a distinctive PC role-playing game which delivers a thrilling story in a unique fantasy universe alongside stunning tactical combat. The Witcher is a Games for Windows title, rated M for Mature and available at the suggested retail price of $49.95. In The Witcher players take the role of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, who exists on the fringes of a complex … Continue reading The Witcher Casts Its Spell →

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will officially rip it up on retail store shelves nationwide this Sunday, October 28. To help celebrate the legendary launch, over 3,000 stores across the country are expected to organize their own midnight launch events this weekend, allowing all aspiring axe-shredders to unleash their inner-rock star. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow … Continue reading Guitar Hero III Rocks To Shelves →

The DreamWorks Animation lineup of video games is growing with the announcement that Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Bee Movie Game and Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys have shipped and are now available at retail locations nationwide. Bee Movie Game is based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, "Bee Movie," from creator Jerry Seinfeld. Bee Movie Game allows players to race, chase, fly and blast their way through the adrenaline-fuelled world from the feature film and beyond. As the witty and courageous Barry B. Benson, gamers are propelled on an exciting adventure to save the bees' right to produce honey and keep … Continue reading Bee Movie, Shrek Game Ships →

Emerging Entertainment, a leading Singapore developer, is celebrating its first anniversary by talking about its latest project, Troll & Armor. EE's newest title is a next-generation fantasy action-adventure game for PC and console. While working on this project EE has also expanded its team to bring in the finest artists and programming talent Singapore and the south east Asia Region has to offer as well as experienced team members from overseas. Troll & Armor is a cross-genre action adventure game that mixes in elements from several other types of games. The title revolves around guiding companion characters through puzzles, managing … Continue reading Emerging Entertainment Turns One →

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), in conjunction with Disney-ABC Television Group's ABC Entertainment and BBC Worldwide, announced today that "Dancing with the Stars" for Wii and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is available in retail stores nationwide. A limited edition party-bundle containing a "Dancing with the Stars" dance pad along with the PlayStation 2 game will release on November 13th. Join some of the most popular cast members from past seasons, including nine stars such as Joey Lawrence and Laila Ali and nine professional dancers as you compete to impress the judges. Dance to thirty-six licensed songs from the show, including … Continue reading Dancing With The Stars Game Ships →

Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced its highly anticipated Assassin's Creed video game has gone "gold" and is set to launch in North America on November 13, 2007. The title is one of the most anticipated games for the holiday season, arriving on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft at the MSRP of $59.99 with the Limited Edition priced at $69.99 – rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB. In addition, those who pre-order Assassin's Creed at GameStop will receive an exclusive Assassin's Creed … Continue reading Assassin's Creed Goes Gold →