Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Zuma's Revenge Added To Prize Pool

The original might have caputed your heart, but wait until you experience the ribbeting sequel, Zuma's Revenge for the PC. The latest title to come from the geniuses at PopCap, we've got several copies that have been added into the prize pool which anybody can win. Nate Wooley, the publisher of GiN, said that games in the prize pool are ones that we know our readers will love. "Sequels sometimes don't get the credit they deserve, and its wonderful to find a title like Zuma's Revenge that keeps the flavor of the original," he said. "You get all the fast, … Continue reading Zuma's Revenge Added To Prize Pool

Wii Price Dropping To $199

When Sony lowered the price of the PS3 Slim, some people suspected that other console makers would follow suit. Microsoft soon did for the 360, but with the Nintendo Wii so far ahead in the console war for install base, some thought the Wii's price might stay put. But it's now official, the Wii is coming down in price, at least in the US. Announced on Nintendo's liveblog from the Tokyo Game Show today, the new $199 price goes into effect on Sunday September 27th. No word has been given about the price scheme outside of the US, though they … Continue reading Wii Price Dropping To $199

Left 4 Dead Crash Course Hits Sept. 29th

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Portal, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced that Crash Course — the second downloadable content (DLC) update for its co-operative zombie thriller, Left 4 Dead (L4D) — will be made available worldwide on September 29 on Xbox 360 and PC. Crash Course delivers new single-player, multiplayer and co-operative gameplay to both platforms, and bridges the gap between the end of the "No Mercy" campaign and the beginning of "Death Toll" in the original game. While containing both Survival maps and a Co-operative Campaign, … Continue reading Left 4 Dead Crash Course Hits Sept. 29th

The Warriors: Street Brawl Ready To Rumble

Paramount Digital Entertainment today announced that The Warriors: Street Brawl is now available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade (XBLA) for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the cult-classic film, "The Warriors." Players can step into the role of a Warrior and brawl their way through gang-infested New York City trying to make it all the way back to Coney Island. In conjunction with the game release, Paramount Digital Entertainment has also launched The Warriors: Street Brawl Facebook app which allows users to challenge their friends and … Continue reading The Warriors: Street Brawl Ready To Rumble

Ion Assault Goes LIVE

Black Inc. takes gamers on a highscore chase that's out of this world with the release of Ion Assault, the new space shoot ’em up (shmup) for Xbox LIVE Arcade. As the first German arcade game on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Ion Assault deploys players into the vastness of space as they battle asteroids and enemy ships on a perilous journey back home. Created by Munich developer Coreplay, Ion Assault casts players as the sole-surviving human of an alien attack, delivering a spectacular display of classically manic shmup gameplay and stunning high-definition graphics with … Continue reading Ion Assault Goes LIVE

Din's Curse Announced

New from the creators of the Award winning action RPG, Depths of Peril, Soldak Entertainment today announced Din's Curse, a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG (role-playing game) for Windows and Mac. Choose one of 141 class combinations and journey to an infinite number of dynamically generated towns with vastly different problems. Every game is a surprise! Your actions have real consequences in this dynamic, evolving world. Your choices actually matter! Din, champion of the gods, has cursed you into a second life of service because you selfishly squandered your first one while causing misfortune to those around you. … Continue reading Din's Curse Announced

Plants Vs. Zombies Goes Flash

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of broadly appealing video games, today announced that it has launched a free Flash-based online version of Plants vs. Zombies on PopCap.com. Available exclusively on PopCap's website, the new Flash-based Plants vs. Zombies provides consumers with a way to enjoy endless undead-battling plant-based action and strategy at no cost. A front-runner for game of the year, Plants vs. Zombies has met with greater initial sales success than any previous PopCap title. "Plants vs. Zombies is a deceptively deep game that takes awhile to grow on gamers," said Ben Rotholtz, vice president of Marketing … Continue reading Plants Vs. Zombies Goes Flash

Katamari Forever Ships For PS3

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that Katamari Forever is now available for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Katamari Forever boasts the largest collection of stages, modes, songs, and cousins to date. Remixed classic Katamari Damacy tunes, a brand-new storyline, multiple new visual effects and 1080p graphics come together to make this the ultimate Katamari experience yet. An unfortunate accident has left the King of All Cosmos unconscious. Panicked, the Prince and his cousins quickly construct RoboKing to temporarily replace the King of All Cosmos as he recovers. However, as soon as … Continue reading Katamari Forever Ships For PS3

DiRT 2 Added To Prize Pool

Tearing up the Earth from Malaysia to Monaco Codemasters' newest title, DiRT 2, is sure to please even the most demanding hardcore off-road racing fans. Codemasters has donated several copies of DiRT 2 for the PlayStation 3 to the GiN Prize Pool, where they can be picked up by a new lucky reader every single week. Nate Wooley, the publisher of GiN, said that games in the prize pool are ones that we know our readers will love. "DiRT 2 is one of those titles where you can hop in and start really digging into the mud right away, get … Continue reading DiRT 2 Added To Prize Pool

Majesty 2 Ships

Today, Paradox Interactive is proud to announce that Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim is available for purchase in retail stores everywhere, as well as all major digital distribution outlets. Fans of the original Majesty and newcomers alike now have the opportunity to partake in the magical adventures found in Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim. For more information about Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, please visit http://www.majesty2.com and follow @pdxinteractive on twitter. About Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Recruit the finest group of Heroes to rise up and take on the treacherous Villains of Majesty 2: The … Continue reading Majesty 2 Ships