Just in time for holiday, Microsoft Corp. today released a new Xbox 360 console that delivers games and content to everyone in the family for an incredible value of $279.99 (U.S. estimated retail price). Available in stores beginning today, Xbox 360 Arcade console is the first Xbox 360 console to include five family-friendly games, a wireless controller, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection to enable high-definition output if desired and 256 MB of memory useful for storing games and entertainment content. At $279.99, the Xbox 360 Arcade console will include five best-selling games: "PAC-MAN Championship Edition" (NAMCO BANDAI Games America … Continue reading Microsoft Selling Family Friendly 360 →

Traction Public Relations, one of the top video game specific public relations agencies in the country, announced today that they are now the official agency of record for 4 new companies. They are proud to welcome to the family Emerging Entertainment, iEnergizer, Steve Ouimette Studios and Wahoo Studios. Traction has previously announced representing companies such as 1C Company, Mad Catz and Konami. "Traction Public Relations has already had an immediate positive impact on our PR efforts with NinjaBee's Band of Bugs property, with well-crafted and professional press releases reaching a very large audience," said Steve Taylor, President of Wahoo Studios. … Continue reading Traction PR Bags Four New Clients →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced the development of the first Neverwinter Nights 2 Adventure Pack to be available exclusively by digital download. Created by Atari and some of the most prominent members of the Neverwinter Nights 2 communities, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate provides hours of additional entertainment with all new engrossing storylines, professional voice acting, enchanting musical scores, new in-game content, and much more. Neverwinter Nights 2 is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a … Continue reading Atari Announces Neverwinter Nights 2 Adventure Pack →

DreamCatcher Inc. of the JoWooD Group, a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, today announced that Painkiller: Overdose, the next installment in the critically-acclaimed and award-winning franchise Painkiller, has shipped to retail stores. The popular high-energy, frantic-styled gameplay is back in full force to continue the frenzy started among FPS fans in 2004 with the release of the original Painkiller. This sequel to the eventual prequel is packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer levels of mayhem. Painkiller: Overdose brings with it 8 innovative demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and … Continue reading Painkiller Overdoes Ships →

Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced that Book 11: Defenders of Eriador, the third free content update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar, went live today in North America. Book 11 continues the epic story of The Lord of the Rings Online by adding over 100 new quests, a new 12-player raid, two new areas in Middle-earth and introducing the player housing system. The Lord of the Rings Online delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most beloved fantasy adventure of all … Continue reading LOTRO Book 11 – Player Housing – Launches →

It may be a couple months before we see the Postal movie in theaters, but Sunday night the movie was shown for critics at the Hollywood Film Festival. Attending the event was outrageous video game-to-film director Uwe Boll. Boll is infamous for challenging his critics to a round in the boxing ring, a favorite clip on YouTube. In addition to Director Uwe Boll, other cast members from the film attending the screening included Dave Foley (News Radio, Kids in the Hall), Zack Ward (Transformers, Deadwood), Larry Thomas (the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld), Jackie Tohn (Veronica Mars, It's Always Sunny in … Continue reading Postal Movie Gets Hollywood Screening →

Microsoft Game Studios announced today that the eagerly-awaited "Gears of War" for Windows has gone gold and will hit retailers throughout North America on November 6th. With the Xbox 360 version of the game selling more than 4 million copies to date, "Gears of War" has been lauded by critics for its gripping campaign and fast-paced multiplayer action. Windows gamers can look forward to the "Gears of War" experience for the very first time, and will get to choose between doing battle via mouse and keyboard, or using the Windows-enabled Xbox 360 controller. From renowned developer Epic Games, "Gears of … Continue reading Gears Of War To Hit PCs In November →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher announced today that The Witcher has gone gold and is scheduled to ship to retailers in North America on October 30. Developed by CD Projekt, The Witcher is a Games for Windows title and will be available exclusively for the PC. The Witcher transcends traditional fantasy role-playing by throwing players into a unique fantasy world rife with modern social issues such as terrorism, political intrigue and racism where the lines between good and evil are blurred. Based on a fictional world created by … Continue reading The Witcher Goes Gold →

Red Mile Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: RDML), a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced it has engaged acclaimed video-game industry writing and production talent to participate in the development of Red Mile's upcoming game based on multi-award-winning creator/writer/artist Frank Miller's Sin City graphic novels and comic books. Accomplished game and animation veteran, Flint Dille, will spearhead the design, scriptwriting, story generation, and overall production of "Sin City: The Game" (working title). Dille has twenty years of game experience to his name, and has twice won "Story of the Year" for his work on The Chronicles of Riddick: … Continue reading Talent Lined Up For Sin City Game →

Microsoft Game Studios and BioWare Corp. today announced the lineup of voice over actors for the highly anticipated release of "Mass Effect," exclusively for Xbox 360. Seth Green, co-creator/executive producer/star of the Emmy-nominated "Robot Chicken," who also stars on "Family Guy," will voice the role of Joker in the upcoming epic space saga. Green has acted in film and television for over 25 years and will next be seen on the big screen in Disney's "Old Dogs" with Robin Williams and John Travolta. He's best known for starring roles in all three "Austin Powers" films, "The Italian Job," "Without a … Continue reading Mass Effect Features Hollywood Voice Talent →