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 →

Multi-platinum selling and Grammy Award-winning group Green Day, along with Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and Reprise / Warner Bros. Records today announced that Green Day: Rock Band is making its North American debut on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii console from Nintendo, and on June 11, 2010 in Europe. Rock the stage and sing-a-long in this brand new extension of the Rock Band platform. Play up to 47 songs as Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt … Continue reading Green Day Rock Band Ships →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine, Inc. will unveil a major update this fall, making The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) free-to-play for everyone. Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring a massive world with 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. Launching this fall across North America and Europe, with Codemasters operating the game free-to-play in Europe, LOTRO will introduce Turbine’s innovative new pricing model that allows players to download the game and play for free, purchase expansions, … Continue reading Lord Of The Rings Online Going Free-To-Play →

2K Sports announced today that 14-time NBA All-Star, five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, six-time NBA World Champion and recent Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Jordan, will appear on the cover of NBA 2K11. Jordan, who is considered by many as the greatest basketball player in history, will fittingly team up with the NBA 2K series, the top rated and top selling basketball simulation video game. "It's an honor to be featured on the cover of NBA 2K11," said Jordan, current majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. "I have no doubt that NBA 2K11 will be a big hit with gamers … Continue reading Michael Jordan To Get NBA 2K11 Cover →

Freeverse has released the latest addition to their venerable line-up of games for the iPhone and iPod Touch, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies! Based on the New York Times best selling book of the same name, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is the re-imagined Jane Austen novel following the young Elizabeth Bennet through her zombie battles in England during the Regency period. The official game of the novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies will be a side-scrolling beat-em-up with twelve levels, terrific graphics and the perfect melding of zombie slaying action and touching romance narrative. Upgrade your special attacks while … Continue reading Pride And Prejudice And Zombies Game Released →