The invention of Wii Mote controller attachments have made it possible for us to put ourselves in the very heart of the Wii Sports action, making every movement count in the challenge to beat your friends . The problem with these original attachments is the danger of getting too involved in the action, violently swinging away without a care and causing damage to your home or even worse your family! The BLAZE World First Wii Soft and Safe Sports pack aims to rid the world of these unfortunate mishaps being made of family safe soft foam materials. The fear of … Continue reading Blaze Announces Wii Safe Sports Pack →

Futuremark Games Studio today announced that Shattered Horizon, their multiplayer first-person shooter for the PC, will be released on Wednesday 4 November, 2009. The game will be available as a digital download from Steam, or direct from the Shattered Horizon website at the suggested retail price of $19.95. Gamers who pre-order get a 10 percent discount and will be invited to help test new level packs before they become available to everyone else. http://www.shatteredhorizon.com/buynow Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first person shooter that immerses you in the cold reality of combat in space. Teams of players fight in zero gravity … Continue reading Shattered Horizon Gets Nov Release Date →

Mastiff LLC, a leading publisher of video games, announced today that Shimano Xtreme Fishing for Wii is now shipping to retailers throughout North America. Shimano Xtreme Fishing lets you take the fight to the fish either traditionally with rod and reel, or up close and personal with spear gun and SCUBA, or bow and arrow. Fast play makes Shimano Xtreme Fishing a wild ride from the start, and robust multiplayer options make it an ideal party game or way to spend time with your fishing buddies. Players will be well-equipped with cutting-edge fishing gear like Shimano Voltaeus fishing rods, Hoyt … Continue reading Xtreme Fishing Ships →

GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally distributed PC and Mac games, today announced that it is partnering with LAYERNET to distribute select titles worldwide. Titles such as Bungee Jumping Simulator, Rail Cargo Simulator, Tank Simulator and many other games will be available worldwide. LAYERNET is a content aggregator for the digital distribution business. The company supplies GamersGate regularly with new content from independent developers for worldwide distribution. "As a specialist in digital distribution, we're constantly seeking out new, seamless distribution solutions," said Stefan Layer, Managing Director of LAYERNET. "GamersGate has proven itself as a fantastic solution for delivering games and … Continue reading GamersGate Adds Layernet Sims →

Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, and Dark Energy Digital, a British developer and publisher of video games, today announced the signing of a licensing agreement for Koch Media to publish and market the game "Inferno Pool" in North America and Asia. In the United States, "Inferno Pool" for Xbox LIVE Arcade will be published and distributed by Deep Silver Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media. "Inferno Pool" is a revolutionary new arcade Pool/Billiards game where 1-4 local or online players battle to clear their tables while … Continue reading Koch And Dark Energy Ink Inferno Pool Deal →

Trion World Network, Inc. (Trion), the publisher and developer of server-based video games, has added two top executives to its management team, as David Reid takes the reigns as senior vice president, publishing, and Scott Hartsman joins the company as chief creative officer and general manager, Redwood Shores Studio. The new senior executives add significant publishing and development power and expertise to Trion's existing world-class team as the company gets ready to publish its first set of flagship server-based games. "Both David and Scott are dream additions to the Trion team", said Lars Buttler, CEO, Trion World Network. "Their online … Continue reading Trion Hires New Execs →

Bigfoot Networks, the networking technology company behind the Killer(r) line of gaming network cards, today announced a partnership with VisionTek, a leading consumer PC peripherals company, to license and distribute the Killer Xeno Pro, the only network card designed to accelerate online game traffic and provide smoother, more responsive network gameplay. VisionTek will distribute the Killer Xeno Pro through online and retail channels in Asia, Europe and North America, giving millions of online PC gamers the opportunity to play today's bandwidth-intensive games under optimum conditions, with minimal lag and maximum control. Recent industry reports confirm a large and growing market … Continue reading Bigfoot And VisionTek Partner On Gamer Network Cards →

Offering a chilling glimpse to those who think they are ready to take on the evil foes of Fort Zombie, Paradox Interactive invites players to view the opening movie sequence from the upcoming lite action/RPG title, which is set to release on all digital distribution channels this Fall. The game's opening sets the stage for the latest entry into the zombie gaming genre, introducing players to the characters and challenges that await them in Piety, Indiana. "We are absolutely amazed at the reception that Fort Zombie has received so far," said Chris Stewart of Kerberos Productions, the development studio behind … Continue reading Fort Zombie Shows New Footage →

Robonica (http://www.robonica.com), a South African/U.S. start-up focused on developing new forms of robotic entertainment, today announces its eagerly anticipated launch of Roboni-i. Fusing elements of robotics, R/C vehicles and interactive gaming, this revolutionary product will create a brand new entertainment category dubbed "Robotic Gaming" by delivering meaningful and structured gameplay – whether alone, with friends or online. Roboni-i is now available online at Robonica.com, ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and also at retail in Hammacher Schlemmer, Edmund Scientific and other specialty shops for the suggested retail price of $249.99. "Robotic gaming is the future of the home entertainment industry," said Robonica Inc. … Continue reading Robonica Marches To Stores →

Blade Games World, Inc. announced today the appointment of Justin Weng as Head of Product Development and Production and Tony Zander to the position of Senior Art Director. Both will begin immediately and be based in the Blade Games office in Shanghai, China. "Both our external outsourcing business and our internal projects are growing to a size where we have begun to add new staff," said Tom Sperry, CEO of Blade Games World. "We are optimistic about both sides of our business and plan to see further expansion in the coming months." Weng will manage the production teams in Blade's … Continue reading Blade Games Hires New Execs →