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Paradox Expands Victoria II

Paradox Interactive have today released the first expansion for their internally developed Grand Strategy title Victoria II focusing on the American Civil War era, Victoria II: A House Divided, with a suggested retail price of $19.99/€19.99/£14.99. From the development team behind Hearts of Iron and Europa Universalis, Victoria II: A House Divided introduces a new starting point in 1861 allowing players to experience the US Civil War from the start, from the era of absolute monarchies, encompassing expansion and colonization, culminating in the emergence of the US as a global superpower at the dawn of the 20th century. Publishers: Paradox … Continue reading Paradox Expands Victoria II

PC Gamers Rejoice: Skyrim Creation Kit Materializes

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s Creation Kit, the content creation mod tool, is available via the Steam download service. This will give PC gamers the exact same tools used by the developers at Bethesda to make dungeons, mods, weapons, characters, outfits, armor, monsters, NPCs and anything else they can imagine. Using the steam workshop service, gamers will soon be able to read the descriptions of mods, review them, and try out their favorites within the game. Gamers can even subscribe to their favorite modder’s channel, whereupon newly create mods from that artist will be automatically downloaded and added to the … Continue reading PC Gamers Rejoice: Skyrim Creation Kit Materializes

Tomoyuki Tsuboi Is New President At Konami

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Tomoyuki Tsuboi has been named President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., replacing Mr. Shinji Hirano, who will be assuming the role of President of Konami Digital Entertainment, GmbH (Europe). Mr. Tsuboi has been with KONAMI for over 14 years, managing Corporate Planning across multiple divisions, including the KONAMI sports clubs in Japan. Most recently, Mr. Tsuboi helmed global business planning and management for all of the digital entertainment business for the Konami Digital Entertainment Business Planning Group. Now permanently living in the U.S. with solid understanding of the North and South American markets, Mr. … Continue reading Tomoyuki Tsuboi Is New President At Konami

Gotham City Imposters Available Soon

Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment announced that Gotham City Impostors will be available beginning February 7 in the PlayStation Network (Americas) and Windows PC, and on February 8 in the PlayStation Network (territories outside of the Americas) and Xbox LIVE. Gotham City Impostors is a download only title that will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. Fans of the game can go to www.GothamCityImpostors.com for the latest updates and news. Gotham City Impostors is an original first-person shooter where up to 12 players battle for … Continue reading Gotham City Imposters Available Soon

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Ships

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in the Americas today announced FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system is now available at retailers. FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 has already received critical acclaim from media. The game surpasses the quality of its predecessor in every way, featuring new gameplay systems, cutting-edge visuals and audio. In this game, players have the freedom to choose from a range of possibilities and paths; their choices affect not only the immediate environment, but even shape time and space. … Continue reading Final Fantasy XIII-2 Ships

Pro Evolution Soccer Kicks Off On 3DS

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced the highly anticipated fan favorite Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D is now available for the Nintendo 3DS. Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D on the Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming platform offers a variety of new features which will allow fans to experience the game-play like never before. "With 3D imaging capability, Pro Evolution Soccer fans will have the most authentic soccer experience short of actually stepping onto the field and scoring a goal," said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. "We’re thrilled to offer this new version to Pro Evolution Soccer with enhanced … Continue reading Pro Evolution Soccer Kicks Off On 3DS

Soulcalibur V Ships

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that SOULCALIBUR V is now available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft throughout North America. The award-winning next chapter in the premier weapons-based fighting game franchise comes loaded with new game features, expanded modes and fan-favorite guest character Ezio Auditore de Firenze from Ubisoft’s multi-million unit selling franchise, Assassin’s Creed. Developed by NAMCO BANDAI Games’ Project Soul team, SOULCALIBUR V picks up 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR IV with new heroes and returning warriors … Continue reading Soulcalibur V Ships

Rhythm Party Coming To Kinect

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced Rhythm Party, a new downloadable game for the Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Designed exclusively for use with the Kinect sensor, no avatars or elaborate customizations are needed in Rhythm Party, because YOU are the star! Use the Kinect sensor to put your own silhouette in the game, giving a whole new level of fun and entertainment. One of the best features of Rhythm Party is the "open format" dancing. Unlike other music and dancing games, there isn’t any contrived choreography, so players can move … Continue reading Rhythm Party Coming To Kinect