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 →

Bob Dowling former Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the Hollywood Reporter and President of The Bob Dowling Group based in Los Angeles and Unicomm, LLC a Connecticut based leading event management company announced today the creation of the 3D Gaming Summit. Brought to you by the producers of the widely acclaimed 3D Entertainment Summit, this high level strategy and networking event will explore how the $50 billion global games industry aided by new technologies like stereoscopic 3D, are bridging the gap between interactive and linear entertainment. The event is scheduled for April 21-22, 2010 at the Hilton Universal City, in Los … Continue reading 3D Gaming Summit Announced →

Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today their intent to increase its digital distribution presence. This overall strategy will ensure consumers have access to hard-to-find gems and the latest best-selling content available at their fingertips. Expanding its presence on Xbox LIVE Games on Demand, additional NAMCO BANDAI titles will soon be available and present a value offering of the company's hit titles for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Also, PS One catalog classics and current PSP (PlayStationPortable) system content will further enhance its already robust library of games on … Continue reading Namco Bandai Expanding Into Digital Distribution →

AMI Entertainment Network, maker of Megatouch video games for on-location and mobile applications, is taking pop culture to the max with the release of Trivia Whiz 80s Edition for iPhone and iPod touch. With Trivia Whiz 80s Edition, players take a trip back in time to the era of Reaganomics, valley girls and Rubik's Cubes to test their knowledge of the entertainment, fads, and fashions that made the 1980s an era to remember. "People who can't get enough of the 80s will love this game," said A.J. Russo, AMI Entertainment's Creative Director. "Megatouch Trivia Whiz has always been a favorite … Continue reading Eighties Trivia Comes To iPhone →

Paradox Interactive today has announced new content for the heralded fantasy strategy title, Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim. Subjects of the royal lands of Ardania can look forward to an expanded adventure with an upcoming patch, and for the first time, a free map editor that enables the loyal subjects of the Majesty 2 community to create their own missions and battles for themselves. Upcoming Patch A third patch is in the works which will include fixes and updates, as well as a much requested randomization feature. With the patch, it will be possible to assign randomization to the … Continue reading Majesty 2 Map Editor Released →

Paradox Interactive, the leading PC strategy publisher, announced today that it has acquired full ownership of AGE Studio, parent company of renowned French development studio AGEOD. This acquisition merges two titans of the strategy gaming community and adds a variety of upcoming titles to the expanding Paradox Interactive portfolio. "We have played and enjoyed AGEOD's titles for years and greatly respect what they have achieved as a development studio. We see this acquisition as an opportunity to make AGEOD's titles accessible to a wider audience on the global market," said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. "AGEOD will continue to … Continue reading Paradox Interactive Buys AGE Studio →