Join the US Department of Puzzle Research and plunge into the mystery haunting the remote mid-western town of Scoggins in Telltale Games’ Puzzle Agent, available now for PC and Mac at http://www.puzzleagent.com. Puzzle Agent is the first game released via Telltale’s new Pilot Program through which the company is bringing new game concepts to market, similar to the broadcast industry’s television pilots. The game is also targeted for release on the iPhone, iPad and WiiWare platforms in July. Puzzle Agent combines accessible Professor Layton-inspired puzzling, generous doses of Nordic folklore and enigmatic gnomes, with dark David Lynch and Coen brothers … Continue reading Telltale Releases Puzzle Agent →

The wait is over for casual gamers itching to get back on the farm! Alawar Entertainment, a leading publisher of casual games worldwide, today released Farm Frenzy 3: Madagascar, an all-new standalone expansion to Farm Frenzy 3, a wildly popular arcade farming sim for the PC. The downloadable game is available at www.alawar.com for $9.95. Set in stunning Madagascar, the all-new Farm Frenzy adventure allows players to raise vividly animated indigenous creatures like guinea birds, elephants and water buffalo, construct and use new buildings, and manufacture exciting new products throughout 90 thrilling levels. Farm Frenzy 3: Madagascar also features more … Continue reading Farm Frenzy 3: Madagascar Ships →

2K Games announced today Protector Trials, an all-new single-player focused downloadable game add-on for BioShock 2 that puts players back into the boots of the Big Daddy as he defends his Little Sister against swarms of corrupt Splicers who are hell-bent on stealing the precious ADAM that she gathers from corpses. Available starting August 3, 2010, this exciting and action-packed addition will challenge players to use the full arsenal of the BioShock 2 tool set as they dispatch their foes and unleash their wrath on enemies across six different areas from the single-player experience. "The team at 2K Marin has … Continue reading Single Player BioShock 2 DLC Planned →

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that its eagerly-awaited new first-person action title SINGULARITY is now available across the globe. Published by Activision and created by acclaimed developer Raven Software, who is celebrating their 20th anniversary in videogames, SINGULARITY, throws players into the heart of a conspiracy that sends players hurtling through time. "SINGULARITY seamlessly combines a heart-racing, story-driven experience with epic sci-fi combat and gameplay," said Brian Raffel, studio director, Raven Software. "This new title reflects our heartfelt passion to bring an all-new, fresh experience to the first person action community. We can’t wait to take the action … Continue reading Singularity Ships →

RealView Innovations has retained Gary Shuster to join its North American sales team to facilitate brand expansion and assist in rolling out its patented Depth-Enhancing Technology to national retailers and distributors. Shuster joins RealView with more than 30 years of experience in sales and channel development in video game products and consumer electronics. Prior to joining RealView, Shuster was Senior Vice President of National Sales for DreamGear, a leading manufacturer and distributor of video game peripherals. During his tenure with DreamGear, Shuster was responsible for developing relationships with major retailers including Toys R Us, Best Buy, Blockbuster Video, Hollywood Video, … Continue reading Gary Shuster Joins RealView →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and TT Games are building the magic in retail stores today with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, available now in North America for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system and Windows PC. Combining the quirky and fun gameplay of LEGO with the magic of Harry Potter, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 gives gamers the chance to wield the magic and take on the adventure of the first four Harry Potter books and films: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and … Continue reading LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Launches →

Turbine, Inc. today released the latest major update to Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited), the world’s best free-to-play massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). DDO Unlimited’s newest update adds a brand new adventure pack – Phiarlan Carnival – as well as dozens of new items and payment methods available in the DDO Store. This latest update also officially introduces a completely revamped Guild System with many new features for the guilds of Stormreach including fully customizable Airships which will serve as floating guild halls. For more information on DDO Unlimited’s latest update, please visit http://www.ddo.com. "DDO … Continue reading DDO Adds Airships, Guilds To MMO →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com), Slitherine Strategies (www.slitherine.com) and Strategy 3 Tactics are thrilled to announce that Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem will be releasing in early July, 2010! Close Combat – Last Stand Arnhem is a highly enhanced new release of Close Combat, using the latest Close Combat engine with many additional improvements. Its design is based on the critically acclaimed Close Combat – A Bridge Too Far, originally developed by Atomic Games, as well as the more recent Close Combat: The Longest Day. This is the most ambitious and most improved of the new Close Combat releases, but along … Continue reading Close Combat: Last Stand Arnhem Announced →

The whistling of arrows, battle cries, clashing swords and shields – these are the sounds you will hear on the battlefields of Raxession, the fantasy setting of World of Battles (www.worldofbattles.bigpoint.com). This tabletop-wargaming-inspired client game, with its impressive storyline and detailed 3D graphics, was developed by Frogwares Studio. In the medieval world of this free-to-play, real-time strategy MMOG, players can choose between nine different races, each with their own unique units and their own advantages and disadvantages. Once their choice of allegiance has been made, players can recruit an army of well over 400 warriors and confront up to 7 … Continue reading Bigpoint Publishes World Of Battles MMO →

Los Angeles-based online game developer Globex Studios LA, a subsidiary of Globex Studios, has announced its first game title, "Secret Kingdoms Online." Development for the game is underway by the company’s newly formed Lightseed Entertainment division, which was also recently announced. Set in an imaginary fantasy world, "Secret Kingdoms Online" is a 3D, client-based, Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) for the PC that focuses on mount collection and mount combat. The game will target players aged 8-17 and will feature unique exploration and battle experiences with five different mount classes and a multitude of equipment upgrade options. In … Continue reading Globex Targeting Under-17 MMO Market →