Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the subscriber base for World of Warcraft, its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), now exceeds 12 million players worldwide. This milestone was reached in the wake of the mainland Chinese launch of World of Warcraft’s second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, and also as global anticipation continues to mount for the December 7 release of the game’s third expansion, Cataclysm. "The support and enthusiasm that gamers across the world continue to show for World of Warcraft reaffirms our belief that it offers one of the best entertainment values available today," said … Continue reading World of Warcraft Players Reach 12 Million →

The 9th annual MAGFest (Music And Gaming Festival http://magfest.org/) will be occurring January 13-16, 2011, in Alexandria, Virginia. The tradition of partying for four days straight will happen once again at the Hilton Mark Center, and MAGFest is happy to announce its main lineup of guests and bands, with more to be announced in the coming months. Featured Guests: Jon St. John (http://jsjprod.com/) – World renowned voice actor, known best for his role as "Duke Nukem." Wes Johnson (http://wesjohnson.com/) – Voice actor in Oblivion, Fallout 3, and announcer for the Washington Capitals. Ashly Burch, Anthony Burch, and Ashley Davis (http://www.heyash.com/) … Continue reading MAGFest Registration Heating Up →

ZeniMax Media Inc. today announced the closing of a $150 million investment by Providence Equity Partners, a leading private equity firm, in convertible preferred stock of the Company. The proceeds will be used to fund additional growth through increased game development, expanded publishing operations, and strategic acquisitions. The new investment by Providence supplements an earlier investment of $300 Million made by the firm in October 2007. ZeniMax Media was founded in 1999 by Robert A. Altman, its Chairman and CEO, and through its wholly owned subsidiary, Bethesda Softworks, publishes original interactive entertainment content for gaming consoles (including the Xbox 360 … Continue reading ZeniMax Secures $150 Million Investment →

Square Enix, the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in North America, and Eidos Montreal have launched the official Facebook Page for DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION. The Facebook Page is the premiere destination for fans of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION and will be ground zero for screenshots, videos and interviews as well as exclusive breaking news, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and "only-on-Facebook" special events. The Facebook Page will also be a place where fans of the game get the opportunity to interact directly with the development team through the Wall, messages and fan-driven interview sessions. The DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION … Continue reading Human Revolution Gets On Facebook →

When tyrants and warlords threaten the well-being of International Law, it’s the job of those few, of those skilled to protect the world and maintain the veil of secrecy. These men and women are the unsung heroes, the soldiers who get the job done even behind enemy lines. Often going unheard and unnoticed, but certainly felt – at least by their enemies; they fight a war of high stakes that civilians will never even know about. Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops takes you to the bazaars and ruins of war torn Mogadishu, the decadence of Dubai, and the barrios of Cuba, … Continue reading Viva Media Announces Shadow Harvest →

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), in collaboration with TransGaming, Inc. (TSX-V: TNG), today announced that Free Realms for the Macintosh platform is currently in development. Scheduled to release later this fall, Free Realms Mac users will play together in the family-friendly online world with the over 14 million existing registered players on the PC. "There is no denying the overwhelming player demand for Free Realms on the Mac platform, of which we plan to deliver very soon," said John Smedley, president of SOE. "For the first time ever, SOE is developing synchronous gameplay for Mac and PC players and we … Continue reading Free Realms Goes Mac →

International video game publisher O-Games today announced its highly anticipated golf title, John Daly’s ProStroke Golf, will ship to retail stores in North America today for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The only golf game officially endorsed by ‘The Lion’ himself, John Daly’s ProStroke Golf will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.99. From Oxfordshire-based developer Gusto Games, John Daly’s ProStroke Golf is the spiritual sequel to ProStroke Golf: World Tour 2007, incorporating all the features that have made the series a hit with gamers. The trademark ProStroke control system, a first-person view of the ball and … Continue reading John Daly’s ProStroke Golf Ships For PS3 →

Nexon Co., Ltd. ("Nexon Japan", CEO Seung Woo Choi) announced on the Oct. 5 that it invested in the Spanish developer ‘BoomBang Games S.L., acquiring 32 percent of its shares. Established in 2004, BoomBang Games (CEO Luis Oses and Max Bevilacqua) is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The developer creates online games designed to appeal to Spanish speaking teenagers around the world. ‘BoomBang’ developed by BoomBang Games is a flash based community game designed for teens and users in the twenties. It offers various avatar decorations and methods of social networking. BoomBang’s service is currently being expanded from Spain to Spanish … Continue reading Nexon Invests In Spanish Developer →

KONAMI today announced that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is now available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The newest title in the highly successful franchise is developed by Madrid-based Mercury Steam in association with KONAMI’s legendary Kojima Productions studio. The result is a new Castlevania experience delivered through rich storytelling, innovative gameplay and amazing detail. KONAMI has created a new era for the Castlevania franchise by taking a fearless and original direction topped with a fresh and radical re-imagining approach. The result is an epic tale of love and loss … Continue reading Konami Ships Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow →

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that ENSLAVED: Odyssey to the West is now available nationwide for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Developed by Ninja Theory Ltd., the post-apocalyptic action-adventure features influences and contributions from top music and film industry talent. ENSLAVED combines beautifully rendered graphics and captivating music with seamless animation and engrossing gameplay to deliver a premier entertainment experience. Set 150 years in the future, ENSLAVED takes place in an unrecognizable America, where war and destruction have ravaged the population … Continue reading Enslaved: Odyssey To The West Ships →