Today, Atari, Inc. and its three US affiliates (collectively, "Atari") announced that they have closed $2 million of interim DIP financing. According to Atari CEO Jim Wilson, "The interim DIP financing enables Atari to finance its near term ordinary course business while evaluating its strategic options. Our lawyers are already hard at work on completing the final DIP credit documents, which, once approved by the court, will enable Atari to access the remaining $3 million of availability under the loan." Atari also announced today that it, subject to court approval, has hired Perella Weinberg Partners to serve as investment banker … Continue reading Struggling Atari Finds $2 Million In Funding→
The Art of Video Games co-author, Chris Melissinos will speak at New York University’s Game Center on Friday, February 15, at 7:00PM. The topic will be: Achievement Unlocked: The Rise of Video Games in Global Culture. Join The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect guest curator and co-author, Chris Melissinos as he discusses the evolution of video games from their humble beginnings to eventual arrival as one of the most significant forms of artistic expression in human. Note: On the same day, February 15, the now touring The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect … Continue reading Chris Melissinos To Speak At NYU On Video Games As Art→
Full Sail University is proud to announce that 18 graduates worked on 13 GRAMMY-winning projects across 14 categories at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which aired live from the Staples Center on CBS, Sunday, February 10, 2013. In total, 61 Full Sail graduates were credited on 47 artists’ projects that were nominated in 36 separate categories. Of these 61 graduates, two were personally recognized. GRAMMY-winning projects that Full Sail graduates contributed to include: Best Traditional R&B Performance (Beyonce ”Love On Top’ track from 4) Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Paul McCartney ‘ Kisses on the Bottom) Best R&B Performance (Usher … Continue reading Full Sail Celebrates 18 Graduates On Grammy Projects→
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced that together Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Giants have generated more than $1 billion in retail sales worldwide, inclusive of toys and accessories — and the franchise reached this milestone in just 15 months. In 2012, the combined sales of Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure toys out-sold the top action figure lines in the U.S. and Europe, including Beyblades, Star Wars and Transformers. Additionally, through January 2013, more than 100 million Skylanders toys have been sold at retail. "The Skylanders franchise became the first kids’ … Continue reading Skylanders Series Hits One Billion In Retail Sales→
With its release one short week away, armchair strategists and desktop generals can get a jump on their planning by pre-ordering "March of the Eagles", the latest historical strategy game from Paradox Development Studio and Paradox Interactive, makers of last year’s hit game Crusader Kings II. Available February 18 on major digital distribution channels for $19.99, "March of the Eagle"s serves as a perfect introduction to Paradox’s celebrated grand strategy games with a laser focus on a single decade of play and one major focus of attention ‘ warfare! When placing a pre-order, future conquerors of Europe will receive a … Continue reading March of the Eagles Ready For Pre-Order→
Gamigo Inc. has acquired substantial assets from the San Francisco based publisher, Outspark. The license of the successful online game, Fiesta Online, for the USA, Canada, and Mexico is to become a part of gamigo’s extensive online games portfolio. Gamigo Inc. is a 100% subsidiary of the fast growing gamigo AG, one of the leading European publishers of online games in the Free-to-Play market. Fiesta Online is already operated and marketed by gamigo in Europe (including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain). The acquisition of the North American license for Fiesta Online with over 1.2 million registered players means a substantial … Continue reading Gamigo Saves Fiesta Online From Defunct Outspark→
From spreads in FHM Magazine and with over ten million online views and over 470,000 social media friends, Nylon Pink, comes to AM2 (August 23-25, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Southern California) this summer to rock the convention. Founded in 2008, Nylon Pink has been called one of Los Angeles’ "sexiest, glitziest bands" by LA Weekly and has been hailed as the "2011 Artist on the Verge" by Reverb Nation. Their style of music has been described as "Hello Kitty on Acid" and Katy Perry crossed with Shiny Toy Guns with a Harajuku edge. More info and attendee … Continue reading Nylon Pink Concert Added To AM2 Convention Lineup→
Independent game developer and publisher EnsenaSoft is proud to announce the release and availability of their brand new and first of its kind 3D word-game, ‘Ultimate Word Search 2: Letter Boxed’. Available on the iOS, Mac OS, Google Play and Amazon app store, this highly addicting word game has you searching for hidden words in a matrix of scrambled letters. Featuring a suspenseful supernatural detective mystery theme, Ultimate Word Search 2: Letter Boxed is a great sequel and follow-up to the highly successful original release. Each puzzle in the game is made up from words that wrap around a 6 … Continue reading Ultimate Word Search 2: Letter Boxed 3D Puzzler Ships→
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced three different global events surrounding the launch of METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE. Fans of the upcoming METAL GEAR game are encouraged to attend these exciting events for a chance to meet Producers, Mr. Yuji Korekado from Kojima Productions and Mr. Atsushi Inaba from Platinum Games. Both Korekado-san and Inaba-san will be available for autographs at the times and places listed below. United States WHAT: Producers Korekado-san and Inaba-san will be available to sign autographs at GameStop. The first 150 fans will also be invited to an accompanying launch party at Hard Rock Caf’ that … Continue reading Konami To Celebrate Pending Launch of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance→
Rapid industrialization and new technologies have made it possible for your growing power to push into lands once considered uninhabitable for ‘civilized’ men. The riches of Africa beckon you, as you explore new territories and exploit the wealth and people within. But a growing empire will eventually bump into another power with the same ambitions, and a savvy smaller state will know how to exploit the conquerors’ greed and pride. Welcome to "Heart of Darkness", the second expansion for Paradox Development Studios’ "Victoria II", a detailed political/economic simulation of the Victorian Age, an era of rapid transformation of technology, politics … Continue reading Heart Of Darkness Expansion For Victoria II Announced→
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