Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from Paul McCartney's new live album, a three pack of songs from Blink-182 and singles from The Psychedelic Furs and The Ramones will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii. These artists are among the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best … Continue reading Paul McCartney, Blink 182 Coming To Rock Band →

Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Games, today announced Blood Bowl for Windows PC, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PSP (PlayStationPortable) system coming in 2010. The hard-hitting fantasy football title previously available exclusively as a Windows PC downloadable game is lobbing a ‘Hail Mary' pass straight onto retail shelves in 2010. Just in time for the human football season's end, SouthPeak is here to offer a less than traditional spin on classic football. With a rich heritage of table-top gaming, Blood Bowl is poised to tear your Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PSP system a new … Continue reading Blood Bowl Coming To Retail In 2010 →

AMI Entertainment Network, the global leader in touchscreen digital entertainment and makers of the Megatouch line of touchscreen games, is pleased to announce that some of its most popular games are now available for Megatouch fans to enjoy at home. Megatouch fans can download demo versions of the hit game Tug of Words and Photo Hunt, the most popular touchscreen game of all time, for free through AMI's storefront at http://store.amientertainment.com/. Expanded versions of both games and a special Holiday Photo Hunt pack, featuring over 100 fun and challenging holiday-themed photos, are available for purchase. The games are designed to … Continue reading Touchscreen Games Shipping For HP Notebooks →

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced the launch of a major update for fantasy MMORPG Deco Online, the Holy Land of Seal. Players can now reach an increased level cap of 110 and deck themselves out in the newly-added Ruin and Seal item sets, and they might just need that extra power to survive the Holy Land of Seal's five terrifying dungeons, the Hells of Pain, Silence, Fire, Ruin, and Seal. To get to the Holy Land of Seal, also known as Dasrinen, players at level 83 and above will need … Continue reading Holy Land Of Seal Added To Deco Online →

2K Games announced today that Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot, the second game add-on content developed by Gearbox Software for the highly acclaimed Borderlands, is now available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points. Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot will be available for the PlayStationNetwork beginning January 7, 2010 for $9.99 and Windows PC in early 2010. The explosive excitement of Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot further enhances Borderlands' reputation as one of this year's best role playing shooter experiences. Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot presents fans with new gameplay features that … Continue reading Mad Moxxi's Underdome Expands Borderlands →

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a seven pack of songs from some of country's biggest stars will be added to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii. These artists are some of the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best selection of interactive musical content, songs and artists. Rock Band DLC Additions for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 … Continue reading Rock Band Going Country →

GAME ARTS announced today that the heartwarming action-adventure game The Magic Obelisk will be available in North America on WiiWare on December 28, 2009. This is the first original title in a decade from the acclaimed Japanese developer. The Magic Obelisk is an unforgettably original gameplay experience featuring fascinating characters, an extraordinary tale, and the forge of a deep friendship. Featuring over 30 stages, The Magic Obelisk revolves around a tree spirit named Lukus. Like other tree spirits of this world, Lukus is gifted with the ability to transform into trees and is eager to use his powers to help … Continue reading Game Arts Announces Game For WiiWare →

Game Developer Research has compiled the results of its third annual Game Developer Census, tallying game development and publishing companies working in North America, revealing that the United States videogame industry employee count is essentially flat year-over-year, rising slightly from 44,400 to 44,806. More freely available information is available Game Developer Research website: http://www.gamedevresearch.com/. The report is intended to be a valuable tool for game industry trendwatchers, contractors, service companies, and other entities wanting to acquire accurate information to reach out to the North American game market as a whole. Purchase of the full report includes both a 247-page in-depth … Continue reading Census Claims Rise In Game Development Jobs →

Struggling on your own with a rare disease can be an isolating experience – just ask Jennifer Nelson, whose son suffers from hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 2, an unusual neurological disorder that frequently necessitates limb amputation as the condition advances. She is one of the millions of Americans affected by orphan diseases and one of the hundreds of people worldwide who have been brought together by Donate Games. Donate Games is a new charity dedicated to funding research and support for those affected by rare and neglected diseases through the collection and resale of new and used video … Continue reading Donate Games Helping Those In Need →

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is making it easy for players to support a good cause while playing one of their favorite online video games during the Child's Play Winter Charity Drive. With new limited-time Child's Play items available in EverQuest(EQ), EverQuest II (EQII) and Free Realms, participants can be charitable and receive fun in-game items in the process. The second annual fundraising effort is scheduled to run from December 17, 2009, until January 17, 2010. After last year's successful campaign, SOE will continue its support of Child's Play by donating $10 (up to $50,000 total) each time a player … Continue reading Sony Online Raising Money For Child's Play Charity →