Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Little King Launches On PlayStation Vita

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that New Little King’s Story is now available for download for the new PlayStationVita handheld entertainment system. The classic RPG comes to the handheld system for the very first time, featuring enhanced PlayStationVita system graphics and features. In New Little King’s Story, players assume the role of King Corobo and experience his incredible journey to win back his kingdom from the Devil King, "The Nightmare." Gamers will be put to the royal test as they visit seven different kingdoms and battle against evil dark lords that have captured the royal princesses. As King, gamers … Continue reading Little King Launches On PlayStation Vita

Carrier Command: Gaea Mission Deploys

Rising Star Games, Inc. today announced that its highly anticipated strategy-based game Carrier Command: Gaea Mission has shipped to retailers nationwide. Available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a modern update to the classic 1980’s version of the franchise. Celebrating the title’s launch, Rising Star Games has also released a new trailer showcasing the game’s unparalleled blend of strategy and first-person shooter (FPS) elements. "We’re really excited to be bringing Carrier Command: Gaea Mission to life for our fans," said Phil Robinson, VP of Rising Star Games, … Continue reading Carrier Command: Gaea Mission Deploys

Sniper Elite 2 Shoots To Retail

ValuSoft Cosmi, the 30-year value-priced consumer software pioneer, and 505 Games, a multi-platform interactive video games company, today announced that they have teamed up to launch Sniper Elite V2 for PC to major retailers nationwide. A follow up to Rebellion’s critically-acclaimed 2005 game Sniper Elite, Sniper Elite V2 continues to offer gamers the most authentic World War II sniping experience by putting them in the middle of war-torn Berlin amidst the frenzied final battle between German and Russian forces. Sniper Elite V2 employs stealth and precision and includes exciting features such as: Advanced Sniping Simulation: Includes detailed sniping simulation with … Continue reading Sniper Elite 2 Shoots To Retail

Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour Deploys

The time has come to test your mettle in the furnace of war again, as Paradox Development Studios and Paradox Interactive bring you ‘Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour’ the latest expansion pack to ‘Hearts of Iron III’, their best-selling World War II grand strategy game. With new units, new tools and new ways to play with the map setup, ‘Their Finest Hour’ dares you to take on history’s greatest military challenges. Break into Fortress Europe with elite troopers. Island hop across the Pacific with new amphibious war technologies. Draft and share your plan for winning a land war … Continue reading Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour Deploys

Planets Under Attack Battleplans Movie

TopWare Interactive proudly announces the new trailer for Planets under Attack, developed by the renowned team from Targem Games, the same team responsible for the groundbreaking chess simulator Battle vs Chess. Showing the basic mechanics of the game, the video gives a first glimpse of the classic easy to learn, hard to master gameplay. Alongside Humanity, the player must conquer the universe and unlock secret star routes leading them even deeper into a foreign galaxy. Facing not only insect-like Aliens, Space- Zombies and Robots, but also threatening boss planets and multiple challenges, the player must fight for survival in this … Continue reading Planets Under Attack Battleplans Movie

Grand Theft Auto III Comes To PS3 Online Store

At long last, the original three-dimensional, open-world Grand Theft Auto title makes its way to the PlayStation Store for the price of $9.99. Released in 2001 to critical and commercial success, Grand Theft Auto III is widely credited as one of the most influential video games of all time and a landmark moment in popular culture. With world-class voice acting, an action-packed and deftly satirical storyline, a stunning soundtrack and revolutionary open-world gameplay, Grand Theft Auto III delivered a new sense of freedom in videogames. Publishers: Rockstar Games Platforms: PlayStation 3

Bethesda Founds New Austin Studio: Battlecry

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, is pleased to announce it has established a new studio in Austin, Texas, Battlecry Studios, to be headed by long-time industry veteran Rich Vogel. Most recently, Vogel worked at Bioware where he served as the executive producer on the development of Star Wars: The Old Republic. Rich has a long history in the industry having worked on Ultima Online, and Star Wars Galaxies as well as other online and console titles during his 20+ years in game development. The new studio is currently hiring other experienced game developers to fill key roles for an … Continue reading Bethesda Founds New Austin Studio: Battlecry

Paradox Declares War Of the Roses A Permanent Franchise

With thousands of players duking it out on the server battlefields of War of the Roses, Paradox has officially confirmed plans to form a permanent franchise team for War of the Roses which will be led by Executive Producer Gordon Van Dyke. The game has enjoyed an enthusiastic reception by reviewers and gamers alike. ‘There is no doubt that War of the Roses has been an ambitious project for us,’ noted Gordon Van Dyke. ‘The game’s reception from players has exceeded expectations and we are truly grateful for the continued support from the community. We’ll continue to improve the game … Continue reading Paradox Declares War Of the Roses A Permanent Franchise

Ubisoft Releases Four Part Assassin’s Creed III Documentary

Ubisoft and digital agency Modus Operandi have joined forces to create a multi-pronged engagement for the launch of Ubisoft’s revolutionary title Assassin’s Creed III. The campaign aims to excite the title’s massive fan base and expand the property’s reach to new audiences, especially those captivated by the game’s setting: the American Revolution. Central to this rollout is a new series, ‘Inside Assassin’s Creed III,’ a branded documentary that simultaneously explores both the game’s development (over three years in the making), and its historic and thematic foundations in the birth of a country. Unveiled in four parts, it was released episodically … Continue reading Ubisoft Releases Four Part Assassin’s Creed III Documentary

Fan-Made Sleeping Dogs Live Action Movie

One of the best fan-made short films we’ve ever seen. Apparently Square Enix cooperated and helped to bring it all together. Warning, contains bad language, drug use and all those things we saw in the game. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=3WgWMgGrZDY Obviously these guys know what they are doing in terms of both martial arts and film making, but what really impressed me was the fact that they kept the flavor of Sleeping Dogs game in the film. Publishers: Square Enix Platforms: Miscellaneous