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 →

KONAMI today announced that the latest free downloadable content update for Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is now available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The downloadable pack adds a number of new items to the game. Twelve kits have been updated within the game, including those of the Ireland national team and many French club teams. Similarly, ten new licensed boots styles from manufacturers such as Adidas, Puma, Umbro and Mizuno have been added. Further free DLC will be released for PES 2011 during the coming year. Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 delivers an experience that adheres to the core … Continue reading Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Gets New Content →

Ever since its humble beginnings, Northern Virginia’s Music And Gaming Festival (MAGFest) has lovingly nurtured and raucously celebrated the growing art form known as chip music. Using the lo-bit sound chips trapped within retro videogame consoles and other vintage electronics to synthesize new, original compositions, chiptune artists across the globe have slowly but surely brought enthusiasm for their craft to a fever pitch. The basements of yesteryear have become stages, and upon those stages a new breed of performer has arisen — not to merely evoke the nostalgic timbres of Nintendo-era videogame music, but to re-define and celebrate the limitations … Continue reading MAGFest Announces Chiptune Lineup →

Mac owners should begin gearing up for an adventure of epic proportions. "Two Worlds II is now accessible to Apple users through TopWare’s offering of an exclusive download and serial key to Royal and Premium Edition owners in Europe. The 87 MB download utilizes the core files from the PC version which must be in the disk drive during Mac installation. And for the fans who didn’t purchase the Royal Edition, the standard Mac version of "Two Worlds II" will be available throughout Europe on January 25th. But if you own a Mac and just can’t wait to get your … Continue reading Two Worlds II Comes To The Mac →

THQ Inc. today announced availability of the second downloadable content package for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, the recent release from the company’s World Wrestling Entertainment videogame portfolio. The content package includes WWE Legends British Bulldog and Lex Luger; WWE Superstars Wade Barrett, David Otunga and Justin Gabriel; WWE Diva Layla, alternate ring gear for WWE Superstar Shawn Michaels and WWE Alumni Shad, as well as a playable WWE NXT arena. The content package is now available through the game’s Fan Axxess program, which enables WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 owners to obtain downloadable content throughout the life of the … Continue reading SmackDown Vs. Raw 2011 Gets New Content →

KONAMI today announced two new downloadable content packages for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, which will feature all new areas, monsters, and brand new story lines. In Castlevania Lords of Shadow ‘Reverie’, players will return to the Castle as Gabriel to help Laura, the former servant to the vampire Carmilla, in destroying the unruly evil that was previously kept in check by the recently slain Queen. Once completed, fans of the series can download the second DLC entitled ‘Resurrection’, which continues the story directly after the end of the original game and gives some insight into the dramatic epilogue seen by … Continue reading Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLCs Announced →