Umbra Software Ltd., developers of highly-acclaimed Umbra occlusion culling technology, announced today that BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), has licensed Umbra´s visibility optimization technology for the award-winning sci-fi space epic Mass Effect franchise, the highly anticipated PC role-playing game Dragon Age: Origins and other future titles. Umbra is a highly robust, GPU based, visibility optimization solution that allows game developers to create highly dynamic game worlds without preprocessing. With Umbra game developers can increase their polygon budgets significantly and create highly complex game worlds which were previously impossible. "BioWare has proven their excellence with a multitude … Continue reading BioWare Licenses Umbra Technology →

Assemble your party from the survivors you can find. Equip them and send them out to find weapons, ammo and food, to help with the survival effort. Seek out military and emergency vehicles, the best sources for hardware and vital ammunition. Select from an assortment of handguns, shotguns, rifles and assault-weapons or pick-up an ever reliable fire-axe. Then shoot, swing and bash your way through an endless sea of undead. This Halloween, internationally recognized developers Kerberos Productions offer up a chance to kill zombies and time with the release of lite RPG/action title Fort Zombie. Communicated through a gap in … Continue reading Fort Zombie Opens →

Avanquest Software Publishing, a leading consumer software and games publisher, has released 7 Wonders II, the addictive puzzle adventure game, on Nintendo DS today. Adding to Avanquest's portfolio of successful casual games, such as Mystery Stories and Jewel Quest Solitaire, 7 Wonders II offers Match 3 gameplay, one of the most popular game genres today that requires players to match or swap items into groups of 3 or more for fast and fun puzzle gaming. Casual gamers and fans of the original PC version can now experience the new look and feel of 7 Wonders II on the handheld format. … Continue reading Seven Wonders Puzzle Game Ships →

Leading video games developer and publisher NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that TEKKEN 6, the latest installment to its revered top-selling video game franchise, has shipped more than 2.5 million units worldwide since it's Oct. 27 launch. Now available at retailers throughout North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, TEKKEN 6 brings the arcade experience home with unrivaled gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and a robust character roster. The biggest and best King of Iron First Tournament is here and players everywhere are ready to fight. With … Continue reading 2.5 Million Tekken 6 Games Sell From Launch →

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, has announced that haunted Halloween garb is now available for fantasy MMORPG Silkroad Online. The dark and sinister Duke outfit, complete with top hat and cape, is a perfect choice for any warrior about to seek revenge on his enemy. The Countess gown combines elegance and appeal while still exuding the ferocity of a female warrior. These costumes aren't just for scaring friends, either! Players can speak with the blackSmith NPC in town to upgrade avatar gear by adding individual attributes. These upgrades can enhance the gear … Continue reading Silkroad Onliners Dressing Frightfully →

Those of you planning a last minute Halloween costume can check out www.BayonettaHalloween.com where you can design the ultimate Bayonetta badass. Not only does it feature characters from the upcoming game, but you can put them in a variety of fun outfits.

Fighting game fans wait no longer as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that TEKKEN 6 is now available at retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. The latest installment of the top-selling video game series is packed with edge-of-your-seat action, new online and offline gameplay modes, robust character roster, and stunning visuals. A limited TEKKEN 6 premium fight stick bundle is also available to provide players with even more pulse-pounding experiences with every bone- jarring punch. TEKKEN 6 sees the return of many familiar faces … Continue reading TEKKEN 6 Ships →

The party has started with the most anticipated music game of the year, as DJ Heroâ„¢ is now available at retail stores nationwide, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced. DJ Hero invites audiences of all kinds to the party, bringing living room legends to the main stage with the newest innovation in music gaming with an exclusive 93-mix track list, created by a host of legendary DJs uniquely blending almost every genre of music including hip hop, rock, pop, R&B and dance. Featuring electrifying gameplay that incorporates the fundamentals of DJing in a fun and accessible format, and booming … Continue reading DJ Hero Ships →

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, announced today that its highly anticipated gore-fest Fairytale Fights is available today in North American stores for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system! The hack-and-slash platform adventure from Playlogic three years in the making, Fairytale Fights features a robust singleplayer campaign and multiplayer mayhem with up to 4 players online or offline, challenging players to reclaim the fairytale status of Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Jack (of Beanstalk fame) the Naked Emperor and more! Utilize Real-Time Dynamic … Continue reading Fairytale Fights Ships →

Here's a short news item just in time for Halloween. The Left 4 Dead 2 Demo is now available on both the PC and Xbox 360 for those who pre-ordered and obtained early access to the demo. For more information on Left 4 Dead 2, please visit www.l4d.com