Digital Development Management (DDM), the world’s leading business and talent agency for video games and digital entertainment, has named veteran video game and interactive entertainment executive Paula Cuneo as Brand Director. Cuneo, who joins DDM after a successful career working in the video game sector for companies such as Microsoft and Activision, starts immediately. The announcement was made jointly today by DDM President, Joe Minton and DDM’s Founder and Managing Partner, Jeff Hilbert. As Brand Director, Cuneo, who will report to Minton, will be responsible for spearheading DDM’s brand business by becoming a direct partner to major brands and agencies … Continue reading Digital Development Appoints Paula Cuneo As Director →

Games studio Firemint today announced that it has acquired fellow Australian studio, Infinite Interactive. The move further boosts Firemint’s strength in designing and developing original games, while providing the Infinite Interactive team with a channel for independent publishing. Firemint was founded by Rob Murray in 1999. It became a highly regarded work-for-hire mobile games studio before shooting to fame with iPhone hits "Flight Control" and "Real Racing" in 2009. Firemint has recently expanded to additional platforms including Nintendo DSiWare, Sony PlayStation Network, and Steam (PC and Mac). The studio now works exclusively on self-published original games. Infinite Interactive was founded … Continue reading Firemint Acquires Infinite Interactive →

Wargaming.net announced today that its highly anticipated free-to-play MMO action game World of Tanks has recorded more than one million registrations in America, Europe and Russia. This significant milestone has been reached in less than one year since launching the closed beta in Russia. To handle the rush of players, World of Tanks team is installing additional European servers to the line-up. The steady growth of the World of Tanks’ population will enable Wargaming.net to continuously update and polish the game in the run-up to its commercialization for the Western audience in the first quarter of 2011. "World of Tanks … Continue reading World of Tanks Registers A Million Gamers →

A new month, a new year, and brand new special savings at the Shrapnel Games online store, the Gamers Front. Kicking the new year off we are offering two fast playing, highly addictive games at discounted prices all month long. So whether Santa failed to deliver on the games, or you are simply looking for something to help you through the dark winter, look to January’s monthly specials to help you out. For the month of January both Air Command 3.0 and the award-winning Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space are on sale. Air Command 3.0 is a unique lunchtime … Continue reading Shrapnel Games Offering January Specials →

Gaming in three dimensions may be the latest craze, but Nintendo today issued a warning that repeatedly playing games in 3D can cause permanent eye damage in small children. "For children under the age of six, looking at 3D images for a long time could possibly have a negative impact on the growth of their eyes," Nintendo said on its website. The company recommends that children "take breaks every 30 minutes when playing games in 3-D and stop playing immediately if they feel ill." The warning is significant because the company is moving toward launching the 3DS, a hand held … Continue reading Nintendo Issues Global 3D Games Warning →

The next MAGFest is coming up Jan 13-16, 2011, and will be holding a charity auction, with 100 percent of proceeds to be donated to Child’s Play. Child’s Play is a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in a network of over 60 hospitals worldwide. Since their inception in 2003, they’ve raised millions of dollars, and MAGFest will be trying to do their part this year to help with that. There are going to be some much sought after items up for auction, and here’s just a few of the big ticket … Continue reading MAGFest To Host Charity Children’s Auction →

Masthead Studios, a leading independent developer of MMOs, announced today that the highly anticipated MMORPG Earthrise will be available through digital distribution on February 4, 2011. "The Masthead team is thrilled for the fans who have been following Earthrise closely to now be able to play the game that they have been so eagerly awaiting," said Atanas Atanasov, producer of Earthrise and director of Masthead Studios. "We have worked incredibly hard to make Earthrise the best sandbox MMORPG on the market, and we can’t wait for players to fully experience all of our hard work and become immersed in Enterra." … Continue reading Earthwise Gets February Ship Date →

Besides nuclear tipped missiles and stealth fighters, the stylish 21st century World Conqueror’s best accessory is the latest patch for World Supremacy from Malfador Machinations. Sleek, even a little chic, the version 1.05 patch is a full featured upgrade and a must have for anyone seeking victory on the global battlefield. Version 1.05 of World Supremacy is now available for download from publisher Shrapnel Games. In addition to the 1.05 patch Malfador Machinations has made available a Multiplayer Map pack, along with a new demo that incorporates all the changes made to the game since its original release. World Supremacy … Continue reading World Supremacy Patched →

Starting today fans can get their hands on the soundtrack for Disney Interactive Studio’s, Disney Epic Mickey, featuring the music of Emmy Award winning composer, Jim Dooley. The Disney Epic Mickey soundtrack was recently named X-Play’s Best Soundtrack of 2010 by G4TV.com. Released by Walt Disney Records, the digital score includes 20 tracks available through iTunes and other major digital media retailers. "Jim Dooley’s music perfectly captures the environment and feel of Disney Epic Mickey, raising players to great heights of emotion. His music perfectly completes the world of Wasteland," said Warren Spector, general manager and creative director, Disney Interactive … Continue reading Disney Epic Mickey Soundtrack Available →

9Dragons, GamersFirst’ hit martial arts MMORPG today announced character restoration for players who played 9Dragons before the abrupt shutdown of the Acclaim servers in August of this year. Based on thousands of character submissions, GamersFirst rebuilt characters that were above level 80 for 9Dragons players. Players that submitted requests can get directions and claim their characters at the following link: http://www.gamersfirst.com/9d-claim-character/ "We are excited to finally be able to offer character restoration options for the 9Dragons community," said David Demers, Associate Producer of 9Dragons at GamersFirst. "We want players to know that we appreciate their support during our transition. We … Continue reading 9Dragons Characters Can Now Be Restored →