Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty has sold over 3 million copies worldwide in the first month of its release, building on the game’s momentum as the bestselling PC game of 2010 and the fastest-selling real-time strategy game of all time. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty was released simultaneously in North America, Europe, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau on July 27. With day-one sales topping 1 million copies, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty became the bestselling … Continue reading StarCarft II Breaks Three Million Sales →

2K Games and Gearbox Software announced today that the superextravasplosive, mega-hit Borderlands will offer a Game of the Year edition this fall. Borderlands Game of the Year will be available for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for $59.99 and Windows PC for $49.99 starting October 12, 2010. This new addition to the critically acclaimed Borderlands experience will provide fans with the ultimate outlet to lock, load and face the madness. More than 17 million unique weapons and loot empower gamers to blissfully blast their way through all of Pandora’s inhospitable … Continue reading Borderlands GOTY Edition Announced →

Sega is proud to announce that Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns, two fast-paced and beloved arcade shooter games in one package, is now available exclusively on Wii! Gunblade NY and LA Machineguns offers players two classic arcade light gun shooters for one great value. Featuring immersive pick up and play action that stays true to the original arcade games, up to two players can control Gunblade helicopter gunships and work cooperatively to destroy an android terrorist invasion in the airspace above some of the United States most well-known locations. Players begin by combating android invaders in New York City and … Continue reading LA Machineguns Ships For Wii →

After many months of anticipation, VSTEP and Paradox Interactive today announced the release of Ship Simulator Extremes, the latest installment in the Ship Simulator series. The most realistic simulator to ever set sail on the high seas features stunning visuals, accurate vessel behavior, famous locations and ports all over the world and missions based on actual events. Created by the developer VSTEP, Ship Simulator Extremes offers exciting missions as you pilot an impressive array of vessels, and live the story of real ship captains. Do you have the calm nerves of a real ship captain, even in the most demanding … Continue reading Ship Simulator Extremes Sets Sail →

Today the start-up publisher Just A Game brings in the heavy artillery: With Deep Black, an innovative 3rd person shooter developed by the Russian studio BIART, the Berlin based publisher announces its first PC title. Deep Black will be released on PC worldwide beginning of 2011 and will set a new course in the 3rd person shooter genre. For the first time a game will offer breathtaking land and underwater action in a perfect balance. The result is a revolutionary and new gameplay. Deep Black is driven by a thrilling story. As leader of a deep sea elite force the … Continue reading Just A Game Gets Deep Black Distribution →

Taleworlds Entertainment and Paradox Interactive today announced the release of a free new DLC for their action packed RPG, Mount & Blade: Warband. In addition to the free DLC, over 70 new achievements have been introduced. The combination of the new DLC and achievements adds even more value to the already expansive experience that is Mount & Blade: Warband. Explore three new maps in the new DLC. Fight your way through a multi-level forest encampment and experience conquest mode likes never before in the Forest Hideout or take on new thrills in siege warfare by sending players to the desert … Continue reading Mount & Blade Warband Releases Free DLC →

It will come as no surprise to video game consumers that the upcoming game Halo: Reach, published by Microsoft Game Studios, leads in volume of online conversations about new games within popular social media video game communities, but it may come as a surprise to game publishers that it was mentioned over three times as often as Call of Duty: Black Ops in the month of July. In addition to upcoming game data, the most recent issue Overtone, Inc.’s GameVoice video game industry report reveals top line rankings of 300+ video games, consoles, publishers, genres, retailers, and other hot topics … Continue reading Report Shows Halo Reach Is Most Anticipated Game →

2K Sports is pleased to announce NHL 2K11, the latest installment in the popular ice hockey franchise, is available now exclusively on the Wii system. NHL 2K11 – which features Vancouver Canucks assistant captain Ryan Kesler as the cover athlete – brings the most authentic hockey experience to Wii with improved visuals, more realistic gameplay, the most responsive controls found in a hockey video game and new pick-up-and-play modes. "This year NHL 2K11 delivers the most authentic hockey action on Wii," said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. "Our full NHL development resources were devoted to Wii … Continue reading NHL Comes To The Wii →

GamersFirst, today’s most popular Free2Play online game destination, is announcing an alert to the current 9Dragons’ player community. Earlier today, GamersFirst was notified that the current 9Dragons service will come to a halt this evening. With the halt, player accounts may be erased, until GamersFirst takes over 9Dragons in September. Initially, the transition between Acclaim and GamersFirst was meant to be seamless, until GamersFirst received word this afternoon (also posted on Acclaim’s 9Dragons forum) that the service will be shut off today for current players. As recently announced, Acclaim was acquired by Playdom which is to be acquired by Disney. … Continue reading 9Dragons MMO Players Face Imminent Lockout →

Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded will be released next year, and this multi award-winning classic will appear as a totally revamped version. German publisher bitComposer Games is currently developing a remake of Jagged Alliance 2, which will retain the tried-and-trusted game principle, but will have a totally new game look and which will address the weak points of the original. Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded will therefore have a contemporary 3D graphic style in an isometric view, the user interface will be totally redesigned and an extensive tutorial will ease the player into the complex game rules system. Find out more about … Continue reading Jagged Alliance 2 Being Remade Again →