Pixel Mine today announced the release of Underworlds Ultimate Edition for the Apple iPad. Underworlds Ultimate Edition is an extended version of the smash hit iPhone adventure and role-playing game, Underworlds. The original release of Underworlds was named ‘One of the best 30 iPhone games of 2009’ by TouchArcade.com and won numerous other awards, including ‘Game of the Month’ by appgamer.com. Underworlds was also featured twice in 2009 in Apple’s ‘What’s Hot!’ category of the iTunes App Store. Underworlds Ultimate Edition features enhanced graphics and an all-new interface designed for the power and resolution of the iPad. Players can view … Continue reading Underworld Digs Into iPad →

PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video games, today announced that Bejeweled Blitz, the 1-minute social adaptation of its mega-hit franchise Bejeweled for the Facebook platform, is now available as a downloadable game for Windows-based PCs. Carrying a suggested retail price of US$19.95 and available exclusively at www.popcap.com/bejeweledblitz/, Bejeweled Blitz PC offers a range of enhancements to, and advantages over, the free Facebook game, including full-screen play, dramatically enhanced sound and graphics, dozens of new achievements and corresponding badges, and 1 million coins redeemable for "Blitz Boosts" – power-ups and other score-stimulating effects. "Bejeweled Blitz is … Continue reading Bejeweled Blitz Launches For PC →

MeanFreePath LLC., developer of innovative, location-based social games for major mobile devices, has announced the release of Turf Wars Livin’ Large for the Apple iPad, one of only a few hundred free applications available at the device’s launch April 3rd, 2010. The critically-acclaimed geo-based landgrab game hits iPad with a variety of updates, including in-app purchase and city, state, and national leaderboards, further enhancing the already rich experience Turf Wars has to offer. For a limited time as well, downloading the free application includes 10 Respect Points to use on buffing your mobster, grabbing more turf or whatever your mafia-minded … Continue reading Turf Wars Assaults iPad →

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., is excited to announce that it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Autumn Games, 4mm Games and Def Jam Interactive for the upcoming music videogame Def Jam Rapstar. Developed by 4mm Games, Terminal Reality and Def Jam Interactive, Def Jam Rapstar is the first true interactive Hip Hop music game experience for consoles, and will be available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Nintendo Wii this Fall. "Hip Hop music has for 30 years re-defined the sound, boundaries and culture of popular music," said … Continue reading Konami To Distribute Def Jam Rapstar →

Runaway, a new game studio and self-publisher of meaningful online games for social networks, was announced today. Headed by industry veteran Tim Nixon, Runaway is currently working on its first title, Flutter, for Facebook and other social media platforms. Set in the Amazon Rainforest, Flutter gives players the opportunity to experience the spectacular lifecycle of tropical butterflies and explore one of the most bio-diverse regions of our planet. "Our team is dedicated to creating stand-out social game experiences," says Runaway director Tim Nixon. "We've put a lot of time into crafting a world and style that will not only appeal … Continue reading Runaway Social Networking Game Launches →

Microsoft today confirmed that last week’s release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package shattered Xbox LIVE records as more than one million gamers worldwide downloaded the new map pack from Activision and Infinity Ward in the first 24 hours alone, surpassing the 2.5 million mark within the first week. The map pack add-on, now available only on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, extends the action-packed online entertainment experience with five multiplayer maps. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for … Continue reading COD MW2 Stimulus Sets New Record →

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced plans to bring The Last Airbender video game exclusively to the Wii system and Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi systems in June 2010. Inspired by Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures highly anticipated summer blockbuster live-action theatrical film, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, The Last Airbender video game will deliver all-new unique features that bring to life the film's thrilling action and immerse players in the world of bending. "The Last Airbender video game boasts original gameplay elements that create an experience never previously seen before on the Wii system," said Doug Clemmer, Executive Vice President of … Continue reading The Last Airbender Movie Getting Game →

Turbine, Inc. today released the fourth update to Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited), the world’s best free-to-play massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). DDO Unlimited’s newest update adds a brand new adventure pack – Sentinels – as well as dozens of new items to the DDO Store. Update 4 arrives as Turbine officially introduces the DDO Player Feed, a new Facebook application that is the latest in Turbine’s line of social features that extend player’s experiences to the world’s largest social network. "DDO Unlimited continues to grow in every way and we are very excited to … Continue reading DDO Expands Again →

PopCap Games, maker of some of the world’s most popular video games, today announced its Plants vs. Zombies HD app for iPad is now available on the App Store. Since its introduction on the iPhone and iPod touch in February, Plants vs. Zombies has sold more than 650,000 units. With this latest adaptation, PopCap is propelling the Plants vs. Zombies franchise to new heights – delivering even more great gameplay and exclusive features tuned specifically for iPad. The Plants vs. Zombies HD app for iPad is available for US$9.99 from the App Store on iPad, or at: www.itunes.com/appstore/. "The iPad … Continue reading PopCap Launches Plants Vs. Zombies HD For iPad →

Sony Online Entertainment’s family-friendly online game, Free Realms (www.FreeRealms.com), has surpassed 10 million registered players, hot on the heels of its first birthday celebration which kicks off with a festive, month-long in-game celebration. Free Realms launched April 28, 2009. "Reaching 10 million registered players on the eve of Free Realms’ first birthday is an incredibly exciting event for SOE and our passionate online community," said John Smedley, president of SOE. "Millions of gamers have confirmed that the genre we pioneered over 11 years ago with the original EverQuest continues to evolve and expand to include new styles of gameplay that … Continue reading Free Realms Celebrates Ten Years →