Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced the continued expansion of its global operations, opening a Benelux office in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Bethesda Softworks, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, currently has international offices located in London, Tokyo, Paris, and Frankfurt. The Benelux office will directly oversee sales and marketing across The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg, underscoring Bethesda Softworks’ commitment to its global publishing operations. With the opening of a new office comes the appointment of a new territory General Manager. Menno Eijck joins Bethesda Softworks as Managing Director, Benelux, having previously held the position of General Manager for Namco Bandai … Continue reading Bethesda Expands To Benelux →

PikPok, a leading smartphone game developer and publisher based in New Zealand, today announced that for the next month it will be donating half of all profits from the #1 selling app, Flick Kick Rugby, to support victims of the recent Christchurch earthquakes. With multiple earthquakes registering between 5.1 and 7.2 on the Richter scale over the past three days, the destruction has been devastating, causing more than $4 Billion in estimated damage. PikPok will make its donation to the New Zealand Red Cross on October 11th, 2010. "Rugby is New Zealand’s national sport and we felt this could be … Continue reading Publisher Supporting New Zealand Quake Victims →

In response to the clamor from its loyal fan base, and because three expansions just didn’t seem quite enough, Paradox Interactive are happy to announce that Europa Universalis III Divine Wind, the fourth and latest expansion to its Grand Strategy Game Europa Universalis III, will be releasing this December. The fourth expansion to the classic historical strategy epic, Europa Universalis III Divine Wind is set in the Far East and will enhance every aspect of the original game to create an even deeper and more rewarding experience. Requiring Europa Universalis III Complete as well as the Heir to the Throne … Continue reading Fourth Expansion For Europa Universalis III Planned →

GMG Entertainment, a leading publisher of digital currency cards for the digital gaming and online entertainment industries, announced today an exclusive agreement with leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI). Through the agreement, GMG will offer prepaid currency cards at retailers nationwide for THQ’s anticipated fall 2010 North American launch of Company of Heroes Online, a new free-to-play online version to the widely popular box-game series Company of Heroes. The announcement was made today by GMG Entertainment Founder and CEO, Rob Goldberg. "THQ’s games have such an immense following," said Goldberg. "By creating an online component … Continue reading Company Of Heroes Online Currency Deal Reached →

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and leading game developer Treyarch, announced today that award-winning actors Gary Oldman and Ed Harris have joined the cast of Treyarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops, with David S. Goyer having come on board to provide script consultation and story development support. Oldman, known for his work in The Professional, Dracula, Batman: The Dark Knight and most recently, The Book of Eli, will reprise his role as Viktor Reznov from Call of Duty: World at War; and Harris, best known for his roles in films like The Abyss, A History of Violence, Pollock, Apollo 13 … Continue reading Oldman, Harris Sign Up For Call of Duty: Black Ops →

The great outdoors are coming to the world wide web as Activision Publishing (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Cabela’s, the world’s foremost outfitter, proudly announce the launch of NumberOneHuntingGames.com, a one-stop center for the latest information from their wildly successful series of hunting games. With the upcoming releases of two new titles, Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011 and Cabela’s North American Adventures, the time is right for fans to check out the latest info on Cabela’s titles or connect with other players. Combining the latest news, screenshots, and video into a rich multimedia experience, NumberOneHuntingGames.com is a perfect stop for dedicated gamers and … Continue reading Cabela Hunting Game Gets New Site →

2K Games announced today that Jimmy’s Vendetta, the second action-infused downloadable game add-on for the epic crime game, Mafia II, is now available for download worldwide from the PlayStationStore for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC. Jimmy’s Vendetta offers players intense arcade-style gameplay with more than 30 new city quests and leaderboard ranking. Jimmy’s Vendetta will be available for players for $9.99/800 Microsoft Points. Beneath the bustling metropolis of 1950s Empire Bay, exists a gritty, crime-ridden underworld – and when the forces who … Continue reading New Mafia II DLC Released →

2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that forever is nearly here, as Duke Nukem Forever will officially make its long-awaited debut for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in calendar 2011. Duke Nukem, the interactive entertainment industry’s most irreverent and quoted character of all time, will bring his signature brand of babe-lovin’, cigar-smoking, beer-chugging and ass-kicking action as he once again saves the Earth and our babes from hordes of invading aliens. In other shocking news, Duke Nukem Forever will be playable right now for all attendees … Continue reading Duke Nukem Forever Finally Materializes →

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced the latest installment of their popular Namco Museum series with NAMCO MUSEUM MEGAMIX. Exclusively for Wii, the game features 18 arcade-perfect ports and six special "remixed" versions of classic Namco arcade titles. Swing, shoot, jump, bop and steer through these exciting remakes with 3D graphic enhancements and intuitive motion controls when NAMCO MUSEUM MEGAMIX is released this November. NAMCO MUSEUM MEGAMIX gives players a new take on classic franchises while staying true to the core gameplay that made them so popular. Each game will deliver a unique … Continue reading Namco Announces Museum MegaMix →

Adding to previously-announced music industry superstars Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews Band and Kid Rock, Seven45 Studios reveals the entire track list for Power Gig: Rise of the SixString today. The incredibly diverse list of 70 tracks boasts songs from across multiple rock genres including alternative, classic, indie, metal and punk, with more than 80% of the tracks making their band game debuts with this game. Each artist has provided original master recordings of their hit songs for Power Gig: Rise of the SixString, the first band videogame for which the guitar controller is a functioning six-string electric guitar. Power Gig: … Continue reading Power Gig Track List Released →