Amid slumping sales, THQ had quietly killed the Red Faction series. Sales for Red Faction: Armageddon have been lackluster despite an unprecedented marketing campaign that included an original movie on the sci-fi channel, leading to a decline of THQ stock prices. THQ reported a net loss of $38.4 million, or 56 cents per share in the April-June period, compared with a loss of $30.1 million, or 44 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier. The news seems pretty bleak for THQ, given the poor reviews and sales for Homefront, their other big title to come out recently. … Continue reading THQ Kills Red Faction series→
Carrie Swidecki, a 35 year old public school teacher from Bakersfield, CA, got her exergaming groove on and broke the Guinness World Record for Longest Marathon on a Dance / Rhythm Game playing DanceDanceRevolution (SuperNova 2 arcade game) in Charleston, West Virginia yesterday at 12:30 a.m. EDT. Ms. Swidecki broke the previously held record of 13 hours 33 minutes 56 seconds, set in the United Kingdom in October, 2010, with a time of 15 hours, 17 minutes and 44 seconds. "I couldn’t be more excited to have broken the Guinness World Record playing DanceDanceRevolution," said Carrie Swidecki, Physical Education teacher … Continue reading Teacher Sets DanceDanceRevolution World Record→
id Software and Bethesda Softworks are pleased to announce that AT&T is an official sponsor of QuakeCon 2011, North America’s largest Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party and gaming festival. AT&T’s network will deliver more than five times the bandwidth ever made available to the event -ensuring the most connected and social QuakeCon ever. AT&T’s participation provides this year’s attendees with the best possible networked gaming experiences and opens up more possibilities than ever for fans at home to enjoy the event through increased live and on-demand video streams. "We are absolutely stoked to have AT&T as an official sponsor of this … Continue reading AT&T To Provide QuakeCon Networking→
BAG Entertainment Co., Ltd.announced that they recently concluded the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bungalo Interactive Inc. at COEX in Samsung-dong, southern Seoul. The two companies have merged and are now sharing strategies to enter the global market in developing and publishing SNG games for Facebook. James Ryu/ Sean Lee, CEO of BAG Entertainment Co., Ltd. shared his vision to develop a competitive and high quality SNG within the global market. He also said that he will use this opportunity to show the strength of the Korean Game Developing enterprise. Erik Stroman, CEO of Bungalo Interactive was introduced and made … Continue reading BAG Entertainment Merges With Bungalo For Facebook Games→
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced that the demo for No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise is available to download today on the PlayStationNetwork. 3, fans of Scheduled for release in North America on August 16th for PlayStation the exciting hack and slash series will have the opportunity to see Travis Touchdown in rich high definition graphics as No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise makes its first appearance on a next generation console in North America. No More Heroes: Heroes’ Paradise will be available August 16th of 2011 for PlayStation 3 in North America utilizing the PlayStationMove motion-detecting unit for the very first … Continue reading No More Heroes Demo To Show PS3 Move sword fighting→
In an effort to help foster creativity and innovation from the rising talent in the independent game development community, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is proud to announce today the winners of the first round of the inaugural Activision Independent Games Competition. The winners are being rewarded for their hard work and creativity with cash prizes to be used further develop their winning ideas. Publishers: Activision Platforms: Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Xbox 360
KartRider Rush, Nexon Mobile’s iOS version of the global hit, KartRider, has surpassed the three million download mark, as it continues to add new tracks, carts and in-game deals. Nexon Mobile, a division of Nexon Corp. Ltd., released KartRider Rush in the Apple App store in early March, and quickly saw more than a million downloads within a week. The PC-based KartRider game has more than 200 million registered users worldwide, which, along with the KartRider Rush’s unique game modes, has helped to generate interest in the mobile version of the game. Nexon Mobile has recently updated KartRider Rush by … Continue reading Nexon’s KartRider Hits The Million Mark→
Spiderweb Software, Inc. announced today the release of a new update for Avadon: The Black Fortress HD, their Indie fantasy role-playing epic for the iPad. Avadon spent over a week as the #1 selling role-playing game, and the new v1.0.1 release contains new features and bug fixes to help your warriors on their journey! Avadon: The Black Fortress HD is an epic fantasy role-playing adventure in an enormous and unique setting. You can choose from four different character classes, each with dozens of unique spells and abilities. Explore cunning dungeons, hunt for hundreds of magical artifacts, and travel through an … Continue reading Avadon: The Black Fortress Goes HD For iPad→
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) has appointed seasoned video game executive Bill Roper as Vice President, Marvel Franchise. Roper, who comes to DIMG from Cryptic Studios, will report to Alex Seropian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Games, who made the announcement today. In his role, Roper will be responsible for establishing the long term strategy and the future creative direction and vision for DIMG published Marvel Games. He will also identify key talent and developers to partner with on product development. "We are pleased to have Bill join our team," said Seropian. "With 17 years of experience in … Continue reading Disney Interactive Names Bill Roper VP, Marvel→
2K Games announced today that Sid Meier’s Pirates!, the classic swashbuckling high-seas adventure, is now available on the App Store for iPad for $6.99. Those scallywags who heed the call early will be able to plunder the game at the special price of $3.99, through July 25, 2011. The app allows would-be buccaneers to serve as captain as they raid and plunder the 17th Century Caribbean. As the fearless leader, players can successfully navigate pirate ship battles and triumphantly dispatch opponents in clanging sword fights using an all-new touch screen interface while they embark on a quest to save their … Continue reading Sid Meier’s Pirates Invade iPad→
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