Midway Games Inc. has established the timeline for the expected sale of Midway's assets to the highest bidders in accordance with the sale and bid procedures motion filed with the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Midway recently announced a "stalking horse" asset purchase agreement, which is expected to receive court approval, subject to higher or better bids, in a hearing on June 2, 2009. Following this hearing, there will be a period during which Midway, through its financial advisor, Lazard, will accept binding offers up to June 24th, 2009, to acquire some or … Continue reading Bankrupt Midway Selling All Game Licenses, Studios →

Red Lion Interactive has announced that it has secured a distribution agreement with Nitho, a developer of video game accessories based in Italy and one of the most recognized names in the European game market. Nitho was launched in 2004 and has since become Italy's leading developer of game accessories. Since its inception the company has grown into one of the most successful and respected brand names in the peripheral niche throughout Europe. Nitho's goal is to establish a position within the US market and has decided to utilize the service of Red Lion Interactive, the industries leading distributor of … Continue reading Italian Nitho Coming To US →

Reverb Communications today announced that it has tapped longtime gaming journalist and former Radar Group VP of Communications Casey Lynch to serve as Reverb's director of public relations and business development. Casey's long years as a gaming and music journalist at outlets ranging from Los Angeles Times and Alternative Press to GamePro and Official Xbox Magazine, combined with his experience on the executive staff at Radar Group, make him uniquely equipped to help serve and shape the future of Reverb's ever-expanding portfolio of clients. "Joining the Reverb team is a perfect fit for me," said Lynch of his new position. … Continue reading Reverb Names Casey Lynch VP →

CompuExpert announced today that it will be the exclusive North American distributor for the PC flight-simulation Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War, developed by Russian developer neoqb and published by 777 Studios. Rise of Flight will be released on June 17, 2009, and will be available at traditional retail outlets as well as 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 … Continue reading CompuExpert To Distribute Rise Of Flight →

Firefly Studios today announces a new kind of online game: ‘Stronghold Kingdoms.' Live the life of a medieval lord in the world's first castle based MMO. Besiege the castle that's never been taken, overthrow tyrants, bankroll your factions war effort, pillage your neighbour's resources, peacefully raise sheep or do it all! The choice is yours in a wide ranging simulation of medieval life, played out in real time against thousands of online opponents striving for power and glory. A unique hybrid of web and PC based gaming brings online interactivity and community together with a richly depicted medieval world of … Continue reading Castle-Building Stronghold MMO Announced →

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced the company's slate of titles that will be shown at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, CA from June 2-4. Offering fun for the entire family, the lineup features a range of highly-anticipated Wii and Nintendo DS titles, including the return of a boy and his blob, the first look at the just announced Flip's Twisted World, the sequel to the best-selling Jillian Michaels' fitness game, and the company's My Hero brand of aspirational titles. "Majesco has a lot of exciting … Continue reading Majesco Announces E3 Lineup →

Signature Devices, Inc. (OTCPK: SDVI) announced today that its subsidiary, Graffiti Entertainment, Inc., has revealed its new lineup of family friendly titles due to be released in 2009. The upcoming titles include Jakers! Let's Explore, an all new interactive adventure video game for PC and Wii and Moomin: The Mysterious Howling, an intriguing exploration game that takes players on a fascinating adventure for PC and Nintendo DS. "Family entertainment is increasingly one of the more popular segments of the interactive entertainment industry," says Kenneth Hurley, CEO of Signature Devices, Inc. and Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. "With the introduction of more family … Continue reading Signature Devices Announces E3 Lineup →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced a long-term partnership with The Saul Zaentz Company and New Line Productions, Inc. for literary and film rights to develop and publish games based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. As part of the game franchise, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish multiple games across many genres designed to appeal to a wide range of unique gamers, including hard-core RPG fans and families. The first game will be The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, a new third-person action adventure videogame offering an authentic gameplay experience based on The Lord of the Rings … Continue reading WB To Develop Lord Of The Rings Games →

SouthPeak Games, one of the fastest growing videogame publishers, today announced its line-up for the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles from June 2-4, 2009. Located in the South Hall, Booth 623, SouthPeak will showcase many of its upcoming titles with extensive hands-on and producer-led demos, including first-looks and reveals of previously unannounced games. "We have assembled an outstanding collection of titles for the remainder of the year," said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak. "Anticipation for our sci-fi first person shooter, Section 8, has grown tremendously since the Game Developers Conference in March and we are … Continue reading SouthPeak Announces E3 Lineup →

Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced highlights of its plans for the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 2-4, 2009. At its booth, E3 attendees will be able to enter a two-day TEKKEN 6: Bloodline Rebellion tournament and preview nearly a dozen titles from a variety of consoles including – the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, and Wii. NAMCO BANDAI Games' diverse lineup offers exciting new iterations of top-tier franchises, licensed brands and new … Continue reading Namco Reveals E3 Lineup →