Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced an all-new IP, NEVERDEAD currently under development for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. NEVERDEAD will feature third-person action gameplay set in a fantasy and horror-influenced universe where supernatural battles between humans and extraordinary creatures blanket a vast city landscape. Gamers will wield a butterfly design-inspired sword and an arsenal of guns to decimate waves of ungodly enemies in the not-too-distant future. "For NEVERDEAD, we’ve introduced some truly exciting new forms of gameplay and sword fighting, including a unique healing mechanism originally designed and conceived … Continue reading E3 – Konami Reveals Neverdead For PS3, 360 →

UTV Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a global publisher and developer of videogames, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Hothead Games to co-publish Swarm worldwide on all platforms via digital channels. Swarm will be unveiled via a short teaser trailer at E3 2010. Swarm lets the player take control of 50 utterly fearless Swarmites and drive them through an intense, entertaining and often suicidal battle for a greater good. Run, bash, huddle, boost, stack, jump, push and throw your way through gauntlets of death and destruction in an attempt to collect valuable DNA and ensure that at least one … Continue reading E3 – UTV And Hothead To Co-Publish Swarm →

Disney Interactive Studios has released the newest trailer for Toy Story 3: The Video Game on Nintendo DS in conjunction with the June 15, 2010 launch of this immersive handheld title. The trailer shows off exciting gameplay – featuring Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the other memorable cast of toys – that’s unique to the Nintendo DS version of the game. Developed by Avalanche Software in close collaboration with filmmakers at Pixar Animation Studios, Toy Story 3: The Video Game is in stores now and debuts alongside the franchise’s third film. The videogames, however, feature unique storylines and gameplay and are … Continue reading E3 – Toy Story 3 Trailer Unleashed →

NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc. today announced it has five titles in development for 3DS, the recently announced portable gaming device from Nintendo Co., Ltd. which employs stereogram technology. With final title names, detailed game information and release dates to be revealed at a later date, the five titles in development are as follows: RIDGE RACER (working title) The unstoppable hit series is back with all its trademark exhilaration and brand new stereogram features. PAC-MAN & GALAGA (working title) Two timeless gaming icons return, totally reworked for the 3DS and including all the classic game modes. Gundam Franchise (working title) All … Continue reading E3 – Namco Bandai Announces Five 3DS Games →

Paradox Interactive is proud to announce that the much-loved fantasy kingdom building series Majesty, is set to make its handheld debut on Nintendo DSiWareT this year as Majesty 2: Pocket Kingdom. The game is set to release in fall 2010. Developed by KranX Productions, Majesty 2: Pocket Kingdom is a real-time strategy game loosely based on the PC version of Majesty 2 but featuring a completely original and brand new campaign. Set in the mythical realm of Ardania, you begin as the ruler of a solitary town which is under attack by creatures from a nearby forest. Your mission is … Continue reading E3 – Paradox Announces Majesty 2: Pocket Kingdom For DSi →

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises and leading technologies, today announced that it will deliver Portal 2 on the PlayStation 3 platform simultaneously with previously announced platforms. The PlayStation 3 version of Portal 2 will be the only console version to include Steamworks. "When the PlayStation 3 was introduced, I was the one of the platform’s biggest critics," said Gabe Newell, president and co-founder of Valve. "However, Sony Computer Entertainment has proved that the PlayStation 3 is the most open platform of all the current generation consoles and has worked extremely hard to make the platform the most desirable for … Continue reading E3 – Valve To Deliver Portal 2 To PS3 →

Gaikai Inc. today announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS). This agreement enables streaming of several of EA’s PC-based video games directly to any web browser via Gaikai’s technology. Gaikai will offer a number EA franchises, including The Sims, The Battlefield: Bad Company Series, Dragon Age Series, Mass EffectSeries, Medal of Honor and Need for Speed for Gaikai’s new game advertising service. This relationship will result in EA being the first video game publisher in the world with control over instant-on video game streaming technology ready to embrace and push forward the future of digital distribution. … Continue reading E3 – Gaikai Inks Deal With EA →

At the Sony E3 press conference, the talk was all about Sony’s vision for the PS3, and about being on track in year four of their ten year PS3 plan to make the PS3 the centerpiece of an entertainment network. Sony CEO Howard Stringer opened up the show by saying that Sony would bring 3D to the masses the way they steered everyone toward Blu-ray. He also revealed that a recent PS3 software update had made every single PS3 console in existence ready for 3D gaming. He said three titles were 3D ready now, and that many more would be … Continue reading E3 – Sony Reveals 3D, Killzone 3 And Move At Press Conference →

After months of anticipation and speculation within the interactive entertainment industry, Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, today unveiled Virgin Gaming, an online destination for competitive console gamers. Built on a pioneering online gaming platform, Virgin Gaming enables gamers of all skill levels from around the world to meet, challenge and play each other in head to head matches and tournaments for cash, points and prizes. In true Virgin style, Sir Richard Branson followed up the Virgin Gaming launch announcement by pulling up to the Electronic Entertainment Expo in a fully armored truck with $1-million in cash in … Continue reading E3 – Richard Branson Launches Virgin Gaming →

The LEGO Group today announced that LEGO Universe will launch this October in the US, UK and Western Europe. The first MMOG (massively-multiplayer online game) based on the LEGO play experience, LEGO Universe will offer early access to LEGO fans – the "Founders" – starting October 12th, and will officially launch on October 26th. The Founders release makes LEGO Universe available to LEGO fans before the official launch, with the game sold exclusively through LEGO channels including LEGO Stores, LEGO Online Shop and LEGOLAND. On October 26th, the MMOG will officially launch through all retail channels via a distribution partnership … Continue reading E3 – LEGO Universe MMO Announced →