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 →

Zattikka, a major new player in social and casual gaming across online and mobile platforms today named their new EVP of North American Operations as Joel Breton, former Director of Content for MTV Networks’ AddictingGames.com. Joel Breton is a game industry veteran who has produced top-selling video games across twenty console platforms and created more than one hundred online games that have been played billions of times across the web. Breton began his game development career at Sega of America in 1994 where he worked on many of Sega’s classic games including Sonic and Knuckles, Virtua Fighter, Virtua Racer, Panzer … Continue reading Joel Breton Is New Zattikka Executive VP →

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans for a limited-release Collector’s Edition of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion for the world’s most popular subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. The special Collector’s Edition package, which will only be available at retail stores, will include the following exclusive bonus items in addition to the game disc: Art of the Cataclysm art book, featuring 176 pages of never-before-seen images from the archives of the Blizzard Entertainment cinematics department and the World of Warcraft development team, as well as progressive visuals from multiple stages of development. Exclusive in-game pet: … Continue reading World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector’s Edition Announced →

Melina Gerosa Bellows, currently executive vice president of Children’s Publishing, has assumed the expanded role of chief creative officer for National Geographic Kids and Family, it was announced today by National Geographic Global Media (NGGM) President Tim Kelly. In addition to overseeing the Children’s Book Division and serving as editor in chief of the award-winning National Geographic Kids and Little Kids magazines, Gerosa Bellows will work collaboratively across all NGGM units engaged in developing and producing kids- and family-oriented products, including Games, Entertainment and Digital Media, to manage the overall editorial characteristics of those products and ensure a consistent brand … Continue reading Bellows Is CCO For National Geographic Kids →

Flashman Studios, a leading business management firm in the interactive entertainment industry, announced today that it has reached a strategic representation agreement with Iron Galaxy Studios, a Chicago-based game development studio with decades of combined experience and several AAA titles under its belt. Per the agreement, Flashman will be responsible for handling all business management responsibilities for Iron Galaxy, the studio leads of which have worked on such top-tier projects as Bionic Commando, Dark Void, Supreme Commander 2 as well as several as-of-yet unannounced titles with major publishers such as Capcom Entertainment, Inc. "Flashman brings a lot to the business … Continue reading Flashman Signs Iron Galaxy Studios →