PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced the launch of Bejeweled 2 for WiiWare. Coinciding with the tenth anniversary of Bejeweled, and adapted and optimized for console play on the Nintendo Wii, Bejeweled 2 can be purchased now via download for 1000 Wii points. Bejeweled’s arrival marks the 16th platform on which the seminal match-3 game is available, making it one of the most ubiquitous video games of the 21st century. "Bejeweled 2 for WiiWare delivers a host of exclusive features and capabilities that take full advantage of the Nintendo Wii, and catapult the Bejeweled franchise … Continue reading E3 – PopCap Releases Bejeweled For WiiWare →

Joymax, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced that they are partnering with XS Software, an experienced developer of web-based games, to publish online strategy title Khan Wars worldwide. Khan Wars is a browser-based medieval strategy game featuring eleven different nations from the Middle Ages, each with their own unique units and bonuses. Players must manage resources, create alliances, and battle wisely if they wish to become a great ruler and challenge the evil force that is the Ghost Khan. Joymax plans to launch Khan Wars on their Joymax.com portal within the second half … Continue reading E3 – Joymax Entering Browser Game Arena →

Glyde, a remarkably simple online marketplace for buying and selling video games, DVDs, CDs and books, has found a way to make donating to charities simple too. In this challenging economy, many consumers are looking for ways to give that don't involve writing a check, so Glyde developed an easy-to-use, in-kind fundraising program where donations are made in used goods instead of money. There is more than $300 billion of used media gathering dust on peoples’ shelves while its value depreciates to zero, and well over $25 billion is used video games. Now gamers can help someone in need just … Continue reading Glyde Offering Charity Donations On Game Sales →

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced plans to bring classic titles from its popular Dreamcast console to Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStationNetwork later this year. Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi will be the first two classics made available, with Sonic leading the pack in Fall 2010 for the 11th anniversary of the launch of the Dreamcast in the United States. Each game is based on the original Dreamcast incarnation, featuring all of the gameplay that older players fell in love with, whilst allowing a new … Continue reading Dreamcast Games Making A Return To Consoles →

Crave Games, the full-service publishing division of Fillpoint LLC, one of the videogame industries’ leading providers of online distribution, fulfillment, and e-commerce services for national retailers, today announced that Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos game is currently in development for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii and the Sony PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Developed by DoubleTap, the game captures the drama and excitement of the Discovery Channel’s Emmy-winning, #1 series Deadliest Catch, challenging players to take on the world’s toughest job, crab fishing. Deadliest Catch: Sea of Chaos combines strategy and action as players … Continue reading Crave Announces New Deadliest Catch Title →

Team Fortress 2 (TF2), the title PC Gamer's editors have called the most fun game ever made, is now available for the Mac via Steam, a leading online platform for games with over 25 million accounts worldwide. Like all the titles Valve have brought to the Mac platform, TF2 features Steam Play which allows gamers to make one purchase and play the game on both the PC and Mac. In addition, TF2 supports cross platform play — so Mac gamers can play against/with PC gamers. Those who play TF2 on the Mac will receive a free set of "earbuds" for … Continue reading Team Fortress 2 Hits Mac →

Telltale Games, the leading independent digital publisher and developer of episodic interactive entertainment, today announced a multi-year, two-title video game development deal with Universal Partnerships & Licensing. Telltale Games has secured the rights to create video games based on two of Universal Pictures’ most popular intellectual properties, Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. The first game released under the agreement will be a Telltale Games "season" based on the successful Back to the Future series of films. With more than five million episodes delivered to date across all major video game platforms, Telltale is the acknowledged leader in digitally … Continue reading Telltale Gets Back To The Future, Jurassic Park Licenses →

Majesco Entertainment, an innovative publisher of video games for the mass market, today announced that Chris Gray has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Production. In this role, Gray will assume key leadership of product development. "We are thrilled to have Chris onboard," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco Entertainment. "Chris’s proven track record designing and developing great games is perfectly aligned with our goals for the future of our product line; his critical expertise will help ensure we’re publishing a world class portfolio of mass market games." Gray brings more than 25 years of … Continue reading Majesco Hires Chris Gray As Senior VP, Production →

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that it is partnering with Obsidian Entertainment, Inc. on DUNGEON SIEGE 3. With input from the original developer, Gas Powered Games, Obsidian Entertainment will develop the next incarnation of the DUNGEON SIEGE franchise with Square Enix as the game’s publisher. Coming for the first time to high-def home video game consoles, DUNGEON SIEGE 3 will be available for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. DUNGEON SIEGE 3 is representative of Square Enix’s … Continue reading Square And Obsidian Partner For Dungeon Siege 3 →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced the launch of METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Developed by the legendary Hideo Kojima – the mastermind behind the most successful tactical-espionage video game series of all time – this latest PSP system installment picks up where METAL GEAR SOLID 3 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system leaves off as players take control of the famed Naked Snake. Taking place in 1974 in a cold war scenario, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER takes the series in an exciting new direction with incredible visuals and a unique design, specifically … Continue reading MGS: Peace Walker Ships For PSP →