Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

NinjaBee Working On New Xbox Live Game

Independent video games developer NinjaBee is kicking off the New Year with a new game for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Each Tuesday in January the developer will show off new art from the project on its blog www.NinjaBee.com/blog/, leading up to a more detailed, official announcement at the end of the month. "2010's gonna be a big year for us," said NinjaBee's Art Director Brent Fox. "We're putting our biggest effort to date into making this game standout. The game is going to give people what we hope will be the most complete and best avatar experience on Xbox LIVE Arcade." … Continue reading NinjaBee Working On New Xbox Live Game

First "Sightless" FPS Ready For Play

Inspired by Dutch artist M.C. Escher, Devil's Tuning Fork (DTF) challenges players to rescue children whose spirits are trapped in a lightless – and sightless – 3D world. Created by a 15-student development team in DePaul University's Game Dev program, the free PC game was developed in less than five months, with students working nights and weekends in the University's development and animation labs. In DTF, creative graphics and immersive sound design turn the typical first-person shooter upside down. Instead of shooting their way though the map, players must navigate a dream-like maze guided only by the sound waves emitted … Continue reading First "Sightless" FPS Ready For Play

Devil Dice Rolls Onto Phones

The addictive puzzler takes AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile phones by storm today San Mateo, Calif. – Jan. 5, 2009 – Mobile gamers can test their luck with Devil Dice, the PlayStation computer entertainment system hit puzzler, now available for mobile phones on AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile devices. Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, Devil Dice can now be downloaded. "Devil Dice appeals to the puzzle-lover in us all," said Mike Pepe, director of marketing at Hudson Entertainment. "With three unique modes and the addictive gameplay of the original, Devil Dice will keep players … Continue reading Devil Dice Rolls Onto Phones

Divinity II: Ego Draconis Ships

CDV Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce that Divinity II – Ego Draconis is now available in North America on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC! The sequel to the critically acclaimed fantasy RPG Divine Divinity, Divinity II – Ego Draconis transports players back to the wide-open, war-torn world of Rivellon where they will battle the forces of evil not just as a human Dragon Slayer, but also as a powerful dragon! Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity II – Ego Draconisboasts a robust fantasy adventure of more than 60 hours, teeming with … Continue reading Divinity II: Ego Draconis Ships

Virtual Space Station Sells For $330,000

First Planet Company, developer and publisher of the largest real cash economy MMORPG, announced today the results of the public auction of the Crystal Palace Space Station. The winning bidder acquired the property for a record-breaking $330,000.00 USD. The previous record was confirmed in the Guinness World Records book in 2008. It featured another piece of property in the Planet Calypso game bought for $100,000 USD as "The Most Expensive Virtual Object." "This is a stunning investment opportunity, and I have complete faith I will recover what I spent relatively quickly," said Erik Novak, the winner of the Crystal Palace … Continue reading Virtual Space Station Sells For $330,000

Fast Draw Showdown Comes To Wii

Digital Leisure Inc. a leading developer and publisher of interactive video-based titles and console games, announced today the launch of Fast Draw Showdown, designed exclusively for Nintendo's WiiWare game service. When it comes to fast draw there're only two types of people: the quick"and the dead! Now you have the chance to find out where you stand, or lie, as the case may be. You'll go up against the best quick draws in the business, including one of the world's fastest, Wes Flowers. Unholster your Wii Remote and show'em who the fastest draw really is, in this live action shooter … Continue reading Fast Draw Showdown Comes To Wii

Paul McCartney, Blink 182 Coming To Rock Band

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that a three pack of songs from Paul McCartney's new live album, a three pack of songs from Blink-182 and singles from The Psychedelic Furs and The Ramones will be added next week to the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii. These artists are among the more than 390 bands currently available through the Rock Band platform. With more than 1,000 songs available, Rock Band is, without question, the industry leader in providing the best … Continue reading Paul McCartney, Blink 182 Coming To Rock Band

Blood Bowl Coming To Retail In 2010

Leading videogame publisher, SouthPeak Games, today announced Blood Bowl for Windows PC, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PSP (PlayStationPortable) system coming in 2010. The hard-hitting fantasy football title previously available exclusively as a Windows PC downloadable game is lobbing a ‘Hail Mary' pass straight onto retail shelves in 2010. Just in time for the human football season's end, SouthPeak is here to offer a less than traditional spin on classic football. With a rich heritage of table-top gaming, Blood Bowl is poised to tear your Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PSP system a new … Continue reading Blood Bowl Coming To Retail In 2010

Touchscreen Games Shipping For HP Notebooks

AMI Entertainment Network, the global leader in touchscreen digital entertainment and makers of the Megatouch line of touchscreen games, is pleased to announce that some of its most popular games are now available for Megatouch fans to enjoy at home. Megatouch fans can download demo versions of the hit game Tug of Words and Photo Hunt, the most popular touchscreen game of all time, for free through AMI's storefront at http://store.amientertainment.com/. Expanded versions of both games and a special Holiday Photo Hunt pack, featuring over 100 fun and challenging holiday-themed photos, are available for purchase. The games are designed to … Continue reading Touchscreen Games Shipping For HP Notebooks

Holy Land Of Seal Added To Deco Online

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced the launch of a major update for fantasy MMORPG Deco Online, the Holy Land of Seal. Players can now reach an increased level cap of 110 and deck themselves out in the newly-added Ruin and Seal item sets, and they might just need that extra power to survive the Holy Land of Seal's five terrifying dungeons, the Hells of Pain, Silence, Fire, Ruin, and Seal. To get to the Holy Land of Seal, also known as Dasrinen, players at level 83 and above will need … Continue reading Holy Land Of Seal Added To Deco Online