Taleworlds Entertainment and Paradox Interactive today announced the release of a free new DLC for their action packed RPG, Mount & Blade: Warband. In addition to the free DLC, over 70 new achievements have been introduced. The combination of the new DLC and achievements adds even more value to the already expansive experience that is Mount & Blade: Warband. Explore three new maps in the new DLC. Fight your way through a multi-level forest encampment and experience conquest mode likes never before in the Forest Hideout or take on new thrills in siege warfare by sending players to the desert … Continue reading Mount & Blade Warband Releases Free DLC →

It will come as no surprise to video game consumers that the upcoming game Halo: Reach, published by Microsoft Game Studios, leads in volume of online conversations about new games within popular social media video game communities, but it may come as a surprise to game publishers that it was mentioned over three times as often as Call of Duty: Black Ops in the month of July. In addition to upcoming game data, the most recent issue Overtone, Inc.’s GameVoice video game industry report reveals top line rankings of 300+ video games, consoles, publishers, genres, retailers, and other hot topics … Continue reading Report Shows Halo Reach Is Most Anticipated Game →

2K Sports is pleased to announce NHL 2K11, the latest installment in the popular ice hockey franchise, is available now exclusively on the Wii system. NHL 2K11 – which features Vancouver Canucks assistant captain Ryan Kesler as the cover athlete – brings the most authentic hockey experience to Wii with improved visuals, more realistic gameplay, the most responsive controls found in a hockey video game and new pick-up-and-play modes. "This year NHL 2K11 delivers the most authentic hockey action on Wii," said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. "Our full NHL development resources were devoted to Wii … Continue reading NHL Comes To The Wii →

GamersFirst, today’s most popular Free2Play online game destination, is announcing an alert to the current 9Dragons’ player community. Earlier today, GamersFirst was notified that the current 9Dragons service will come to a halt this evening. With the halt, player accounts may be erased, until GamersFirst takes over 9Dragons in September. Initially, the transition between Acclaim and GamersFirst was meant to be seamless, until GamersFirst received word this afternoon (also posted on Acclaim’s 9Dragons forum) that the service will be shut off today for current players. As recently announced, Acclaim was acquired by Playdom which is to be acquired by Disney. … Continue reading 9Dragons MMO Players Face Imminent Lockout →

Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded will be released next year, and this multi award-winning classic will appear as a totally revamped version. German publisher bitComposer Games is currently developing a remake of Jagged Alliance 2, which will retain the tried-and-trusted game principle, but will have a totally new game look and which will address the weak points of the original. Jagged Alliance 2: Reloaded will therefore have a contemporary 3D graphic style in an isometric view, the user interface will be totally redesigned and an extensive tutorial will ease the player into the complex game rules system. Find out more about … Continue reading Jagged Alliance 2 Being Remade Again →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) will introduce its innovative new pricing model, allowing players to download the game and play for free and purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new LOTRO Store starting September 10, 2010. Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring the massive world of Middle-earth brought to life through state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games. "Our LOTRO beta program has been … Continue reading LOTRO Going Free To Play September 10 →

Nordic Games will publish We Sing Robbie Williams for the Wii this October, with tracks such as Let Me Entertain You, No Regrets and Old Before I Die all confirmed. We Sing Robbie Williams embodies the popstar’s musical journey firmly establishing the We Sing as the leading singing game on the market. It features 25 tracks from the chart-topping artist, accompanied by all the original videos making it a true celebration of the British born, multimillion selling pop star. The game will also include footage from Robbie Williams’ 2003 Knebworth concert and a photo gallery and a bonus single which … Continue reading Nordic Unveils We Sing Robbie Williams →

Paradox Interactive today announced that it has started development on Crusader Kings II. The follow-up to the highly-acclaimed grand-strategy title Crusader Kings, CK2 promises to take the franchise to the next level. "The community’s outspoken demand for CK2 has been nothing short of incredible," said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. "Since the game was released in 2004, every single time we’ve announced a new title we’ve been barraged with questions as to when we’d finally do a Crusader Kings sequel. So it’s with great enthusiasm that we are formally announcing that we’ve started development on the game." In Crusader … Continue reading Crusader Kings II Announced →

Velocity Micro, the premier builder of premium, high performance desktop computers, notebooks, and peripherals, announces immediate presales for the captivating Cruz Reader on Borders.com, NewEgg.com, and CruzReader.com. In addition to these presale opportunities, Cruz products will also be available at most major electronics and consumer products stores nationwide starting in September. "We’ve spent nearly one year designing and refining the Cruz Reader to make it both remarkable and affordable," said Randy Copeland, President and CEO of Velocity Micro. "We’re excited to see that hard work coming to fruition. We know the marketplace will be as well, due to the tremendous … Continue reading Velocity Micro Shows Off Cruz Reader →

For nearly a year, the goal for tens of thousands of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and video game players around the world has been becoming World Champion, but only a few hundred made it to the big stage this weekend, August 14-15, at the 2010 Pokémon World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. When the dust settled after two days of intense competition featuring more than 375 players from over 25 countries, five World Champions were crowned. The Pokémon Company International announced today its 2010 World Champions: Junior TCG World Champion Yuka Furusawa from Japan and Junior video game World Champion … Continue reading Champions Of Pokemon Crowned →