CompuExpert announced today that PC flight- simulation Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War, developed by Russian developer neoqb and published by 777 Studios, is now available throughout North America at traditional retail outlets, as well as via major online game retailers including GoGamer.com and Amazon. Rise of Flight is the eagerly anticipated World War I PC flight-simulation title from Moscow-based developer neoqb. The flight simulator, set in the Western Front in 1917, was built on the newly developed Digital Nature engine. More than 125,000 square kilometers of the territory have been redrawn from 20th Century maps. Rise of … Continue reading Rise Of Flight Ships →

GMG Entertainment, a leading publisher of digital currency cards nationwide, has entered in to an exclusive partnership with North American video game publisher Wicked Interactive to create and distribute digital currency cards for it's roster of Suba Games. The partnership will provide gamers access to Suba Games digital currency cards and will be available nationwide at leading retailers in September of this year. The exclusive multi-year deal was announced today by Rob Goldberg, Founder and CEO of GMG Entertainment and Garvin Yeung, CEO of Wicked Interactive. "GMG is pleased to team with Wicked Interactive as they continue to create a … Continue reading GMG Partners With Wicked Games →

Riot Games, an independent developer and publisher of premium online videogames, has announced the addition of two veteran videogame developers to help shape game design for its first title under development, League of Legends. Former game designers from Blizzard Entertainment, Tom Cadwell and Shawn Carnes, add strong experience to the already decorated group of industry professionals at Riot Games. As Director of Systems Design, Tom Cadwell heads up mechanics, balance and systems for the project. Cadwell comes to Riot with more than 10 years of design experience. At Blizzard Entertainment, Cadwell managed play balance for Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne … Continue reading Riot Hires Blizzard Devs →

ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, today announced it has completed the acquisition of legendary game studio, id Software, creators of world-renowned games such as DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein, and its upcoming title, RAGE. The acquisition by ZeniMax Media joins together two of the finest, most respected videogame developers in the world, combining the first person shooter (FPS) expertise of id Software with acclaimed role playing game (RPG) developer Bethesda Game Studios – creators of the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout 3, and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Bethesda … Continue reading ZeniMax Media Buys id Software →

YESSSSS master, it's time to unleash your inner evil! Prepare to lead a horde of mischievous and destructive Minions through enchanted lands steeped in fairytale lore and loaded with sinister and satirical twists in Overlord II, Overlord Dark Legend and Overlord Minions, now shipping to stores in North America. Accompanying the release of the delightfully diabolical trio of Overlord titles is a "Dark Tower" Developer Diary video with gameplay footage. Featuring Lennart Sas, Creative Director of Triumph Studios in Delft, Holland, the video describes the Overlord's dark Netherworld domain. Home to the Minion Graveyard, the Forge, the Minion Burrows and … Continue reading Overlord II Ships →

Turbine, Inc. announced the details of the latest major update for subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria (LOTRO). LOTRO's second anniversary celebration continues with the release of Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm, the latest of Turbine's frequent and substantial updates to the Best MMORPG of 2008. Book 8 delivers the next installment to the epic story for Volume II of LOTRO, a new 12-player raid, several rich new instances for small fellowships, major gameplay enhancements, and the Summer Festival. Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm is available to subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online … Continue reading LOTRO Releases Book Eight Free →

Akinai Games, the downloadable games division of leading videogame publisher YUKE'S Company of America, today released NEVES Plus on Nintendo's WiiWare game service. Dressed up with a new, fun Egyptian theme, the updated version of the classic Nintendo DS tangram-style puzzle game now includes four new modes, including Speed, Versus, Lucky Number and Party Trivia. More than 500 challenging puzzles await Wii owners, who can download the game now for 600 Wii Points. "Thanks to WiiWare, we have the opportunity to introduce NEVES to a whole new group of game players that enjoy fun, casual puzzle experiences," said Ken Gratz, … Continue reading Neves Hits WiiWare →

The Punisher is set to unleash his vengeance on PlayStationNetwork! ZEN Studios announced today that The Punisher: No Mercy, inspired by Marvel Comics' rich Punisher comic book history, is confirmed to be released on July 2, 2009 and will be available exclusively through PlayStationStore for $9.99. "Our team has been working long hours to deliver a first-person shooter experience that will live up to the Punisher name," said Zsolt Kigyossy, managing director for ZEN Studios. "With awesome characters, a customizable system, and fast-paced multiplayer action, No Mercy is breaking ground in the digital space. For comic and shooter fans alike, … Continue reading The Punisher Coming to PS Network →

Game Mechanic Studios, a full-force game development studio comprised of industry veterans with decades of combined development experience, announced today it has chosen Reverb Communications to conduct all of its public relations initiatives. In this capacity, Reverb Communications will help establish Game Mechanic Studios' brand and extend its recognition to next generation platform consumers through ongoing public relations and business development efforts. Using custom programs designed to specifically suit Game Mechanic Studios' unique position and needs, Reverb Communications will maximize the exposure for their current and future projects as well as build a strong relationship with the gaming/enthusiast press and … Continue reading Game Mechanic Partners With Reverb →

SEGA of America, Inc., and SEGA Europe Ltd., today announced a series of management promotions that will further unite SEGA's global markets to drive growth. Effective today, the longstanding leader of SEGA's videogame business, Mr. Naoya Tsurumi, will assume worldwide responsibility for SEGA's Consumer Business, incorporating SEGA of Japan, SEGA of America and SEGA of Europe. Mike Hayes is promoted to the newly created position of President & COO of both SEGA of America and SEGA of Europe, reporting directly to Mr. Tsurumi. This new role further aligns the two Western markets and ensures more aggressive collaboration across these growing … Continue reading Sega Promotions Uniting Their Global Market →