Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that the Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare standalone playable disc is now available at retailers in North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. It will be available in Europe on November 26, 2010. "Undead Nightmare makes an entirely new game from Red Dead Redemption’s amazing open world," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "The Western frontier is completely transformed into a classic zombie-horror fight for survival." The single, standalone Undead Nightmare disc … Continue reading Red Dead Redemption DLCs Added To Single Disk →

It is the beginning of the end. Crushed beneath government issue boots the white dove of peace spasms its last movements in a pool of crimson. Across the land jet engines spool up, shells are chambered in turrets, and the target coordinates for nuclear missiles are programmed. War has come to the world and when all the radioactive dust settles there will only be room for one superpower. Welcome to World Supremacy, the latest game from Malfador Machinations, developer of the acclaimed Space Empires series! Released today by Shrapnel Games, World Supremacy is available for Windows XP, Vista, and 7 … Continue reading Shrapnel World Supremacy Launched →

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced Wildlife Refuge, a new game playable on Facebook that immerses players in the heart of Africa as they set out on a mission to help build a refuge and care for exotic animals. In the game, players customize their own refuge as they discover new breeds and protect this habitat from poachers and other dangers that threaten their existence. Wildlife Refuge also offers players the opportunity to make a difference in real life as SOE will donate a percentage of the proceeds generated from the sale of select virtual items to the Cheetah … Continue reading Wildlife Refuge Game Launches On Facebook →

Square Enix senior vice president Hiromichi Tanaka is set to give a keynote at the third annual GDC China on building Final Fantasy XI and XIV, as the latter is poised to become the first-ever official Final Fantasy title to debut in China. The three day event will take place December 5-7, 2010 at Shanghai International Convention Center in Shanghai, China. Following the recent news that leading Chinese MMO operator Shanda Games and Square Enix have announced partnership to bring Final Fantasy XIV to the region, Tanaka becomes the second keynote for the Shanghai event. In the keynote, ‘Final Fantasy … Continue reading FF XI And XIV Creator To Talk At GDC China →

Leading video game publisher and developer, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that SPLATTERHOUSE is now available throughout North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Inspired by the landmark 1988 arcade hit, SPLATTERHOUSE embodies the unfiltered, primal aggression of its namesake, combining visceral, adrenaline-soaked combat with horror elements to deliver over-the-top gore. Alongside the franchise’s console offerings, the arcade version of SPLATTERHOUSE is available across multiple platforms, including iPhone, iPod touch, JAVA, BREW, RIM and Windows Mobile. SPLATTERHOUSE follows college student Rick Taylor as he embarks on … Continue reading Splatterhouse Launches →

Just in time for the start of the holiday shopping season, Slang has announced that a retail price adjustment will take place immediately for Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring. Available on PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring is now available for $39.99. "Just in time for the holiday season we are lowering lowered the retail price of Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring making it more affordable for shoppers and the perfect gift for gamers," said Abraham Bautista, CEO of Slang. "Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes … Continue reading Lucha Libre Price Lowered →

In an effort to keep the coolest prizes coming out for GiN’s readers, some of the top gamer-related shirts have been added to the weekly prize pool. The Body By Nintendo Wii shirts are soft grey cotton suitable for lounging around on the couch with friends or taking to the real gym. The Gamers Vs. Non-Gamers Pac Man shirt proves once and for all that gamers will overcome, and we don’t even need power pills to do it. Gameindustry.com gives away a prize every single week to one of our lucky free subscribers to the e-newsletter. Signing up for the … Continue reading Split Reason Shirts Added To Prize Pool →

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that PAC-MAN, the beloved pop culture icon, will be the first videogame character to receive its own float at the 122nd Annual Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. on January 1, 2011. Through the decades, the popularity for this yellow rotund hero continues to span generations and this honor affirms his global appeal. PAC-MAN will be appearing to commemorate 30 years of power pellet eating fun as well as the release of his newest video game, PAC-MAN Party which is now available for Wii. The PAC-MAN 30th Anniversary Party float will stand … Continue reading Pac-Man To Get Rose Bowl Float →

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Treyarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops has shattered theatrical box office, book and video game sales records for five-day worldwide sell through in dollars. The game established an all-new five-day worldwide sell-through record of more than $650 million, exceeding Activision’s previous five-day worldwide record of $550 million set by last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, according to internal Activision estimates. "Call of Duty has become the first entertainment property in history to set five-day launch records for two consecutive years across all forms of entertainment," said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision … Continue reading Black Ops Sets $650 Million Week Record →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Muzzy Lane (www.muzzylane.com) are thrilled to announce that Making History II: The War of the World is now available for purchase! To mark the release of Making History II at Matrix Games, the game is being offered at a 25% discount from the regular price of $39.99 for the first week of the release. This means Matrix Games is offering the lowest price available on Making History II: The War of the World so there’s never been a better time to pick the game up! David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "We’re very … Continue reading Making History II: The War of the World Ships →