Eidos plc, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces it has signed a development deal with Swedish based Avalanche Studios. Avalanche Studios specializes in the creation of innovative game concepts using its cutting edge proprietary technology. It is developing an action game entitled Just Cause for Eidos, which will be released in 2005 on the video game consoles and PC. Martin Alltimes, head of European external development at Eidos, says: "Avalanche Studios offers a great fit to Eidos’ product strategy of developing original content utilizing ground-breaking technology. Building on the excellent work to date, I … Continue reading Eidos Sings Avalance Studios →

Codemasters, a leading developer and international publisher of computer and video games, today announced that Nick Wheelwright has been appointed Chief Executive of Codemasters Group Ltd. Wheelwright joined Codemasters more than 11 years ago as finance director. He became managing director in 1996 and led the company's international expansion and growth through the to the $100 million developer and publisher of today. David Darling, Codemasters' Chairman, announced the appointment today: "Nick plays an integral part in Codemasters' success and I'm delighted to have him as Chief Executive. His management and market understanding are valuable assets as we work towards some … Continue reading Codemasters Gets New Chief Executive →

One of the most important presidential elections in history is about to take place, and according to a recent study conducted by the ESA, gamers are going to be lining up at the polls in great numbers. According to a recent poll conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates for the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 88 percent of adult computer and video game players plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election. This compares to just 56 percent of Americans who are generally projected to vote. Whether or not this means that gamers will "rock the vote" remains to be … Continue reading Gamers Ready To Vote →

Authors of the Witcher have prepared numerous attractions. Today is the first day of The Witcher Week devoted exclusively this promising title. For next seven days new materials concerning The Witcher will be published at www.TheWitcher.com. Among them – two brand new videos, many conceptual arts and screenshots. Moreover, the website itself will have some sections added. Here is what the authors are planning for the first day: The latest main concept art presenting final appearance of the main character A visit at one of the darkest ‘dives’ in the game 3 brand new conceptual arts A new wallpaper Introduction … Continue reading The Witcher Week Begins →

Already acclaimed as one of the most original and gripping games of the year, Codemasters today announced that a PC edition of Second Sight, the stealth action epic from Free Radical Design, is coming out in late November. Second Sight will be the first PC title from Free Radical Design, creators of the TimeSplitters series. Second Sight gives players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities. The game offers multiple approaches to completing levels either via stealth, dramatic gunplay, psychic powers or a combination of all three. The ability to psychically influence characters and remotely manipulate objects and … Continue reading Second Sight Moveing to PC →

Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced that Half-Life® 2, the sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed PC titles in gaming history, will ship to retail outlets around the world in November. The Company confirmed that Half-Life 2, developed by Valve Software, has gone gold with a planned retail street date of November 16, 2004. The countdown to the highly anticipated retail street date has begun around the world, as VU Games completes plans to ship localized versions of Half-Life 2 simultaneously in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean, Thai and Japanese. "Half-Life 2 … Continue reading Half-Life 2 Gets Ship Date →

Buka Entertainment, one of the leading publishers in Russia, is pleased to announce that it has inked a contract with Bryo, one of the well-known PC games publishers in Italy. Bryo selected The Entente (the Italian name – "la Grande Guerra") for their X-mas 2004 line-up. Thus on 20th November the Italian-speaking gamers will be able to buy Buka's WW1 game in Italy, Vatican, San-Marino, and canton Ticino. Bryo's Managing Director Pietro Montelatici stressed that "the game has certain mass market appeal and that it perfectly fits Bryo's wide distribution network that covers more then 25.000 retailers and kiosks." "We … Continue reading Buka makes Italian Deal →

Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today it has selected "Blurry" from Geffen recording artist Puddle of Mudd to serve as the title track for ACE COMBAT 5: The Unsung War, the company's next iteration in its premier aerial combat series of games. "Blurry" will be featured in the game's opening trailer and throughout several segments of the game. Developed by Namco Limited in Japan, ACE COMBAT 5 will ship exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system this fall. "The ACE COMBAT 5 development team had this song in mind when creating the game," said … Continue reading Namco Announces Music for Ace Combat 5 →

LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment are pleased to confirm that Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed will release on October 27th, 2004. Haden Blackman, producer, LucasArts: "LucasArts is thrilled with the Jump To Lightspeed expansion, a product of our strong and ongoing partnership with SOE. This first expansion delivers the fun and engaging space combat experience players expect from Star Wars." Jump to Lightspeed adds a whole new level of fast-paced game play to the established Star Wars Galaxies ground-based MMORPG. Thousands of players will now be able to join their friends in exploring and battling across 10 deep space … Continue reading LucasArts To Ship Jump To Lightspeed →

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, today announced that it has shipped PlanetSide: Aftershock, the definitive PlanetSide collection. Featuring PlanetSide (the original game that defined the massively-multiplayer online action genre), the PlanetSide: Core Combat expansion pack, and the new BattleFrame Robotics (BFRs) action pack, PlanetSide: Aftershock is the ultimate adrenaline rush for any online action enthusiast. PlanetSide: Aftershock is now available at North American retail stores for a suggested retail price of $19.99, which includes a 30-day subscription for new subscribers to the game’s online world. "PlanetSide: Aftershock is the ultimate online … Continue reading Sony Releases Planetside: Aftershock →