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 →

Zombies return to the "Death Swamp" in their relentless pursuit for brains today, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch released Call of Duty: World at War: ZOMBIES II, an adaptation of the popular "Shi No Numa" map for the iPhone and iPod touch. Originally released as downloadable content for one of the most popular and played online games of 2009, Call of Duty: World at War, "Shi No Numa" gives players new characters, a massive new location, the deadly new Wunderwaffe DG-2, new traps, and the addition of Hellhounds to the attacking legions of Undead. This new … Continue reading Call of Duty: Zombies II Hits iPhone →

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced the "GAC Pack" downloadable content for Dead to Rights: Retribution is now available for Xbox LIVE Marketplace and PlayStation Network. The "GAC Pack" includes two new completely different modes of gameplay as well as exciting bonus options to enrich the player’s experience with the core retail game. "Assault on the 87th Precinct" is a new mission that reveals a flip side to the story, allowing players to experience the action from the GAC (Grant City Anti-Crime) enemy’s side of the battle. Players step into the boots of the GAC Sniper, Brawler and Tank … Continue reading Dead To Rights GAC Pack DLC Released →

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced Alpha Protocol is now available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. The long awaited espionage title, developed by world-renowned studio Obsidian Entertainment, takes the role-playing genre into the murky, deadly underworld of terrorism and sinister conspiracies. In Alpha Protocol the player is Michael Thornton, a rookie spy tasked with tracking down a group of fanatical terrorists behind a tragic missile attack on a passenger jetliner. Soon though, Thorton discovers there are much more devious forces at work, and before he realizes … Continue reading Espionage RPG Alpha Protocol Released →

Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the launch of the Rock Band Network Affiliates Program. The Affiliates Program brings together bands and music distribution, promotion and tools sites under the Rock Band Network umbrella. "The Affiliates Program is the next step in our goal of bridging the music and game spaces," said Paul DeGooyer, SVP, Electronic Games and Music, MTV. "This initiative will promote the Rock Band Network to bands that frequent our affiliates’ sites and give the creators inside the Rock Band Network the opportunity to work with … Continue reading Rock Band Announces Affiliate Band Program →

Blitz 1UP, an initiative run by UK developer Blitz Games Studios, has signed up music game Ongaku – a the tenth game in its ever-expanding catalogue. Developed by SmashMouth Games, Ongaku is set for worldwide release on PC with other platforms to be confirmed. Ongaku is a 2D rhythm action game combining an original score and stylized artwork. Players take the role of the magic crystal Ongaku and progress through the fantasy kingdom of Melody by popping paint bubbles in time to the music. If successfully popped, the paint bubbles reveal an artistic masterpiece, bringing the canvas to life with … Continue reading Blitz And SmashMouth Partner →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and Sony Computer Entertainment of America Inc. (SCEA) today announced their partnership for the Costa Rica launch event of METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER for the PSP(PlayStationPortable) system in Latin America. Staying true to Hideo Kojima's expansive and historical storyline, which takes place in the Central American country, the first-of-its-kind launch event will bring fans face-to-face with the unique setting that inspired the game. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc (SCEA) will present the METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER Exclusive Latin America Kit, available at major retail locations in Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Honduras, … Continue reading Konami Goes To Costa Rica For MGS Launch →

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced the development of Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures, a free-to-play, action packed virtual world for fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series on Cartoon Network. Developed and published by SOE, creators of the critically acclaimed kids’ game, Free Realms, and licensed by LucasArts, in conjunction with Lucasfilm Ltd., Clone Wars Adventures will launch online and in retail stores this fall. "We have a long running and extremely successful partnership with Sony Online Entertainment and look forward to working together on our next project, Clone Wars Adventures," said Mary Bihr, … Continue reading Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Coming To PC →

Kerberos Productions and Paradox Interactive are happy to announce that Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection which includes the original Sword of Stars game as well as its' expansions: Born of Blood, A Murder Crows, Argos Naval Yard as well as a brand new scenario, has released today with a recommended retail price of $29.99. A brand new release trailer can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_OAbTy3ohU Developed by Kerberos, Sword of the Stars is an epic space 4x Strategy game set in the year 2405 that allows players to play as one of four distinct galactic races, research over 150 distinct … Continue reading Complete Sword Of Stars Collection Released →

Nexon Corp., the South Korean-based leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, announced its worldwide revenues increased 56 percent last year, growing from 450.8 billion won in 2008, to 703.6 billion won in 2009. Additionally, Nexon America posted a 31 percent increase in revenues in 2009, as for the first time, non-Korean contributions accounted for the majority of Nexon’s global revenue. Nexon’s increase in revenues can be tracked to the continued global success of Dungeon & Fighter, which has more than 200 million registered users and recorded 2.4 million maximum concurrent players combined from China, Japan and South Korea. Dungeon … Continue reading Nexon Reports 56 Percent Revenue Gain →