Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Pirates Of The Burning Sea Expansion Scheduled

Flying Lab Software is proud to announce that its anticipated expansion – Power & Prestige – will go live at the beginning of August, 2010. Power & Prestige is the first major expansion for the company’s critically acclaimed MMORPG title Pirates of the Burning Sea™. This expansion includes more than 60 new missions, 4 new factions, Port Governance and a new "brawling" combat school. "With nearly 2 million ships sunk on the Burning Sea over the last 2.5 years, our players have been busy," said Russell Williams, CEO of Flying Lab software. "We have been listening to our players and … Continue reading Pirates Of The Burning Sea Expansion Scheduled

Captains Of Darktide Beta Begins

One month after Beta signups opened, Silverlode Interactive is choosing a small group of players to be the first to set sail in the fantasy realm of DarkTide. Five hundred lucky players will receive notification emails with their login information. Players signing up are not being asked to sign an NDA; a flurry of information is expected to flood the DarkTide forums at http://www.playdarktide.com/forum/. Acceptance into Beta is not required to read or post on these forums. Silverlode Interactive has been releasing exclusive sneak peeks of game content on the Captains of DarkTide Facebook page. The videos posted have shown … Continue reading Captains Of Darktide Beta Begins

E3 – Konami Reveals Neverdead For PS3, 360

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

E3 – UTV And Hothead To Co-Publish Swarm

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

E3 – Toy Story 3 Trailer Unleashed

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

E3 – Namco Bandai Announces Five 3DS Games

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

E3 – Paradox Announces Majesty 2: Pocket Kingdom For DSi

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

E3 – Valve To Deliver Portal 2 To PS3

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

E3 – Gaikai Inks Deal With EA

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

E3 – Sony Reveals 3D, Killzone 3 And Move At Press Conference

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