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 →

Valve today announced the launch of the "Recommended For You" referral services on Steam, a worldwide platform for PC and Mac games with over 30 million accounts worldwide. The "Recommended For You" services on Steam are designed to help gamers discover new games and DLC based upon their tastes and recent purchases, as well as games recommended by friends. Recommendations will appear both on the "Recommended For You" pages as well as in your Steam Community News Blotter. In addition, individual game pages will now include Recommendation info, providing gamers with even more information on the 1,200-plus titles available on … Continue reading Steam Launches Recommend For You Service →

Dancing Dots Studio is pleased to offer Planet Horse on PC & Mac as a free download. Seize the opportunity to explore in detail this wonderful horse riding game only available for download, packed with rich gameplay as well as various missions and activities. Dancing Dots, a developer of many bestselling horse riding games for Wii and Nintendo DS, is happy to announce yet another horse game for download. Planet Horse is an equestrian video game for any young horse lover. The game features several single player modes: a Jumping Contest, Cross Country Races, and many more exciting missions. These … Continue reading Planet Horse Offered Free →

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today released PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX for Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points, the first title under NAMCO BANDAI Games’ new Namco Generations brand of downloadable games. PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX will also be available on the PlayStation 3 entertainment system’s PlayStationNetwork Tuesday, November 23 for $9.99. The follow-up to the award winning 2007 original, PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX takes the beloved PAC-MAN gameplay and twists it into one of the most intense gaming experiences this year. … Continue reading Namco Bandai Releases Pac-Man Championship →

Child’s Play Charity officially commenced its 2010 fundraising drive with more than $175,000 already received. Since 2003, the charity has raised more than $7 million in donations for sick children while giving the community an outlet to counter negative stereotypes about gamers. People that wish to participate can directly purchase toys, games and books off hospitals’ Amazon wish lists or by donating cash. In addition to contributing cash via PayPal, donors in the U.S. can text the keyword GAMERS to 50555 to make a $5 donation. $5.00 will be added to their mobile phone bill or deducted from their prepaid … Continue reading Child’s Play Charity Begins 2010 Drive →

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that Dead Money, the first downloadable content for Fallout: New Vegas, will be available exclusively on Xbox LIVE for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft beginning December 21, 2010. "We’re pleased to give fans a chance to expand their experience in Fallout: New Vegas this December with Dead Money," said Pete Hines, VP of PR and Marketing for Bethesda Softworks. "The release of Dead Money illustrates our commitment to creating entertaining add-on content for players to enjoy in already massive games like Fallout: New Vegas." As the victim … Continue reading New Vegas Dead Money DLC Announced →

In Wales, the beautiful and fiercely independent realm of tribal lords, wizards and dragons, lies its new leader, King Ryons. Once known as the most dangerous warlord of the land, King Ryons wants to restore the power of the Old Faith in Britannia and he expects you to lead his valiant effort. Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games today announced the latest expansion of the King Arthur series, King Arthur: The Druids. Set during the events of its predecessor King Arthur: The Role-playing Wargame, this latest expansion features a stand-alone story with a vastly different ruler. Featuring a new campaign with … Continue reading King Arthur: The Druids Expansion Announced →