LucasArts today announced that the original hilarious pirate adventure is back, with two new projects underway based on the classic Monkey Island franchise. First, Telltale will premiere the Tales of Monkey Island game series, delivering a completely new epic storyline and swashbuckling flair that will unfold across five monthly episodes on PC and WiiWare beginning with the season premiere episode on July 7. The Monkey Island celebration continues later in the summer when LucasArts publishes The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, a completely re-imagined version of the first game in the series that adds updated high definition graphics, a … Continue reading E3 News: LucasArts Announces New Monkey Island Games →

GamersGate, a leading digital distribution platform for PC games, today announced the successful launch of a GamersGate store for Mac compatible games. With the addition of Mac service, GamersGate will now be able to reach gamers on both PC and Mac. The initial launch includes widely-acclaimed titles such as World of Goo, the Hearts of Iron series, the Europa Universalis series, Flatout 2, and many others. New titles will be added on a regular basis. "For years, digitally delivering games to Mac users has often been overlooked by the gaming industry," said Theodore Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. "With the increase … Continue reading GamersGate Now Open For Mac →

SouthPeak Games announced today that it will be publishing Dementium II for Nintendo DS. A sequel to Renegade Kid's Dementium: The Ward, the next chapter in this horrific story promises to take players even closer to the precipice of madness than its predecessor when released in Q1 2010. "We were extremely satisfied with what we accomplished with the original Dementium, but knew we could do even more given the chance to develop a sequel," said Jools Watsham, Owner and Creative Director of Renegade Kid. "With Dementium II, we're upping the ante in a major way. Be prepared to be too … Continue reading SouthPeak Announces Dementium II →

MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts, unveils the ePhex Elite, a premium gaming PC that delivers the fastest, most immersive game play imaginable. The Elite build's off of the original ePhex's highly renowned, award-winning design and incorporates the industry's latest, most powerful cutting-edge technology to create the ultimate high performance gaming PC. The ePhex Elite features Intel's new Core i7 975 Extreme, up to 3 GTX 285's in Tri-SLI or 3 Radeon HD 4890's in CrossFireX for unparalleled graphics performance, a custom liquid cooling solution that aggressively removes heat from all CPUs and GPUs, … Continue reading Maingear Releases New Gamer PC →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced the launch of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Developed by legendary Hideo Kojima – the mastermind behind the most successful video game tactical-espionage series of all time – this latest PSP 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, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker features original game design, story and scenario by Hideo Kojima. Scheduled to launch in 2010, the game takes the series in an exciting new … Continue reading Konami Announces MGS: Peace Walker →

GamersGate, a premier digital distribution service for PC games, today announced that Volvo – The Game, a downloadable PC racing title based on the new Volvo S60 Concept, is now available to all GamersGate users free of charge. Volvo – The Game was designed by SimBin Studios, an award winning Swedish developer know for its high caliber PC racing titles including, STC – The Game and GTR Revolution. "Volvo – The Game is an incredibly entertaining racing sim – to offer it for nothing is quite impressive," Said Theo Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. "GamersGate only offers the highest quality content … Continue reading Volvo Race Game Given Away Free →

ESA Releases Gamer Facts At E3 As in previous years, the ESA has released facts about gamers and gamer trends at the morning "State of the Industry" breakfast on the first official say of the show. Some of these were quite surprising. In the area of demographics, here are the bullet points: • 68 percent of American households play computer or video games. • The average age of game players is 35 years old. • 25 percent of game players are under 18 years of age, 49 percent are 18 to 49 and 26 percent are 50+ years old. • … Continue reading ESA Releases Gamer Facts At E3 →

With Sony's PlayStation 3 in a distant third in the market, Microsoft and its 360 console is taking aim at the Nintendo Wii and its motion capture technology which has made it so successful. Microsoft said it will release technology that lets people play video games by moving their bodies instead of clicking controllers. Called Project Natal, it is designed to work as an add-on to any Xbox 360 console. "Before, there was a barrier separating video-game players from everyone else," said Don Mattrick, senior vice president for Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. "Now, with Natal, everyone can join in … Continue reading Microsoft Gives E3 Peek At Controller-free Games →

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), announced that FINAL FANTASY XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game (MMORPG), is planned for simultaneous global release with language support in Japanese, English, French and German. Adventure begins anew in the vast realm of Eorzea! More information on FINAL FANTASY XIV can be found at http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/.

Joy Tashjian Marketing Group, LLC (JTMG), the exclusive licensing rep for NBC's prime-time line-up, has secured a merchandise licensing agreement with THQ Inc for the popular weight loss competition series, The Biggest Loser. THQ Inc, recognized as a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, has interactive fitness games based on the hit show currently in development exclusively for Wii, Nintendo DS and DSi which are scheduled for release this fall. The Biggest Loser products from THQ Inc are being developed pursuant to a license agreement with NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group and Reveille LLC. "The Biggest Loser … Continue reading THQ Gets Biggest Loser Game License →