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 →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) will introduce its innovative new pricing model, allowing players to download the game and play for free and purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new LOTRO Store starting September 10, 2010. Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring the massive world of Middle-earth brought to life through state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games. "Our LOTRO beta program has been … Continue reading LOTRO Going Free To Play September 10 →

Nordic Games will publish We Sing Robbie Williams for the Wii this October, with tracks such as Let Me Entertain You, No Regrets and Old Before I Die all confirmed. We Sing Robbie Williams embodies the popstar’s musical journey firmly establishing the We Sing as the leading singing game on the market. It features 25 tracks from the chart-topping artist, accompanied by all the original videos making it a true celebration of the British born, multimillion selling pop star. The game will also include footage from Robbie Williams’ 2003 Knebworth concert and a photo gallery and a bonus single which … Continue reading Nordic Unveils We Sing Robbie Williams →

Paradox Interactive today announced that it has started development on Crusader Kings II. The follow-up to the highly-acclaimed grand-strategy title Crusader Kings, CK2 promises to take the franchise to the next level. "The community’s outspoken demand for CK2 has been nothing short of incredible," said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. "Since the game was released in 2004, every single time we’ve announced a new title we’ve been barraged with questions as to when we’d finally do a Crusader Kings sequel. So it’s with great enthusiasm that we are formally announcing that we’ve started development on the game." In Crusader … Continue reading Crusader Kings II Announced →

Velocity Micro, the premier builder of premium, high performance desktop computers, notebooks, and peripherals, announces immediate presales for the captivating Cruz Reader on Borders.com, NewEgg.com, and CruzReader.com. In addition to these presale opportunities, Cruz products will also be available at most major electronics and consumer products stores nationwide starting in September. "We’ve spent nearly one year designing and refining the Cruz Reader to make it both remarkable and affordable," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. "We’re excited to see that hard work coming to fruition. We know the marketplace will be as well, due to the tremendous … Continue reading Velocity Micro Shows Off Cruz Reader →

For nearly a year, the goal for tens of thousands of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and video game players around the world has been becoming World Champion, but only a few hundred made it to the big stage this weekend, August 14-15, at the 2010 Pokémon World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. When the dust settled after two days of intense competition featuring more than 375 players from over 25 countries, five World Champions were crowned. The Pokémon Company International announced today its 2010 World Champions: Junior TCG World Champion Yuka Furusawa from Japan and Junior video game World Champion … Continue reading Champions Of Pokemon Crowned →

IO Interactive, a part of Square Enix Europe, is pleased to announce that Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days is out now on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC in North America and will be released from August 20 throughout Europe and other PAL territories and August 26 in Japan. In addition to the highly anticipated release, the studio has revealed details surrounding DLC. Beginning August 31, 2010 three unique packs will be available for gamers worldwide including a Multiplayer Mask Pack, Alliance Weapon Pack and Doggie Bag … Continue reading Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days Ships →

Booyah, a leading social web and mobile entertainment company, has checked-in more than 3.1 million registered users into the rapidly expanding mobile app MyTown. Currently, MyTown players check-in to the app more than 15 million times each week across rural and metropolitan areas throughout the United States in variety of location types. MyTown’s population density map perfectly mirrors the US, meaning the app is a nationally appealing phenomenon. With 400 million check-ins in the U.S. in the last six months, Booyah’s MyTown is staking its claim as the largest location-based app in North America. MyTown’s popularity is highlighted by the … Continue reading MyTown Population Reaches 3.1 Million →

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. are thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed Virtua Tennis series is in development for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, featuring full PlayStationMove compatibility and 3D technology. Developed in Japan by the original Virtua Tennis Team, Virtua Tennis 4, releasing in 2011, promises a more immersive, true to life tennis experience than ever before. Virtua Tennis 4 with the PlayStation Move is more than just hitting the ball; it’s about the angle of the racquet, the spin and speed of the ball and the power of the shot. The advanced motion sensors … Continue reading Virtua Tennis 4 With PS3 Move Announced →