Cracking good news, lad! All Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures episodes will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday, November 4th. The release coincides day and date with the 20th anniversary of the release of A Grand Day Out, Wallace & Gromit's first animated short. The episodes – Fright of the Bumblebees, The Last Resort, Muzzled! and The Bogey Man – take the unorthodox inventor and his canine companion through exciting interactive storylines – from a honey business plagued by giant bees, to a whodunit set at a beach resort in Wallace's cellar, to a tale of triumph over an … Continue reading Wallace & Gromit Celebrate 20 Years With Game →

Disney Interactive Studios today announced the development of Disney Epic Mickey, an adventure-platforming game with light role-playing elements for the Wii home video game console. The game stars Mickey Mouse who has been re-imagined for videogames by luminary game designer Warren Spector and his Junction Point game development studio. In Disney Epic Mickey, Spector, a life-long Disney fan, taps into Mickey Mouse's rich history along with the characters and worlds brought to life by Walt Disney to create an edgy and unexpected cartoon adventure. "Mickey is an adventurous and rambunctious mouse," said Warren Spector, creative director and vice president, Junction … Continue reading Disney Announces Epic Mickey Game →

Following the successful launch of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited (DDO Unlimited), Turbine, Inc. today released a free major update to the newly free-to-play massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG). DDO Unlimited's newest update will introduce several new features including Veteran Status and the new Epic Difficulty setting, as well as expand the DDO Store with over 100 new items including a brand new adventure pack – Path of Inspiration. "The launch of DDO Unlimited has surpassed all of our expectations," said Fernando Paiz, Executive Producer of DDO Unlimited. "This update is the first step in our long-term … Continue reading Dungeon & Dragons Online Releases Epic Level Gameplay →

The invention of Wii Mote controller attachments have made it possible for us to put ourselves in the very heart of the Wii Sports action, making every movement count in the challenge to beat your friends . The problem with these original attachments is the danger of getting too involved in the action, violently swinging away without a care and causing damage to your home or even worse your family! The BLAZE World First Wii Soft and Safe Sports pack aims to rid the world of these unfortunate mishaps being made of family safe soft foam materials. The fear of … Continue reading Blaze Announces Wii Safe Sports Pack →

Futuremark Games Studio today announced that Shattered Horizon, their multiplayer first-person shooter for the PC, will be released on Wednesday 4 November, 2009. The game will be available as a digital download from Steam, or direct from the Shattered Horizon website at the suggested retail price of $19.95. Gamers who pre-order get a 10 percent discount and will be invited to help test new level packs before they become available to everyone else. http://www.shatteredhorizon.com/buynow Shattered Horizon is a multiplayer first person shooter that immerses you in the cold reality of combat in space. Teams of players fight in zero gravity … Continue reading Shattered Horizon Gets Nov Release Date →

Mastiff LLC, a leading publisher of video games, announced today that Shimano Xtreme Fishing for Wii is now shipping to retailers throughout North America. Shimano Xtreme Fishing lets you take the fight to the fish either traditionally with rod and reel, or up close and personal with spear gun and SCUBA, or bow and arrow. Fast play makes Shimano Xtreme Fishing a wild ride from the start, and robust multiplayer options make it an ideal party game or way to spend time with your fishing buddies. Players will be well-equipped with cutting-edge fishing gear like Shimano Voltaeus fishing rods, Hoyt … Continue reading Xtreme Fishing Ships →

GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally distributed PC and Mac games, today announced that it is partnering with LAYERNET to distribute select titles worldwide. Titles such as Bungee Jumping Simulator, Rail Cargo Simulator, Tank Simulator and many other games will be available worldwide. LAYERNET is a content aggregator for the digital distribution business. The company supplies GamersGate regularly with new content from independent developers for worldwide distribution. "As a specialist in digital distribution, we're constantly seeking out new, seamless distribution solutions," said Stefan Layer, Managing Director of LAYERNET. "GamersGate has proven itself as a fantastic solution for delivering games and … Continue reading GamersGate Adds Layernet Sims →

Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, and Dark Energy Digital, a British developer and publisher of video games, today announced the signing of a licensing agreement for Koch Media to publish and market the game "Inferno Pool" in North America and Asia. In the United States, "Inferno Pool" for Xbox LIVE Arcade will be published and distributed by Deep Silver Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media. "Inferno Pool" is a revolutionary new arcade Pool/Billiards game where 1-4 local or online players battle to clear their tables while … Continue reading Koch And Dark Energy Ink Inferno Pool Deal →

Trion World Network, Inc. (Trion), the publisher and developer of server-based video games, has added two top executives to its management team, as David Reid takes the reigns as senior vice president, publishing, and Scott Hartsman joins the company as chief creative officer and general manager, Redwood Shores Studio. The new senior executives add significant publishing and development power and expertise to Trion's existing world-class team as the company gets ready to publish its first set of flagship server-based games. "Both David and Scott are dream additions to the Trion team", said Lars Buttler, CEO, Trion World Network. "Their online … Continue reading Trion Hires New Execs →

Bigfoot Networks, the networking technology company behind the Killer(r) line of gaming network cards, today announced a partnership with VisionTek, a leading consumer PC peripherals company, to license and distribute the Killer Xeno Pro, the only network card designed to accelerate online game traffic and provide smoother, more responsive network gameplay. VisionTek will distribute the Killer Xeno Pro through online and retail channels in Asia, Europe and North America, giving millions of online PC gamers the opportunity to play today's bandwidth-intensive games under optimum conditions, with minimal lag and maximum control. Recent industry reports confirm a large and growing market … Continue reading Bigfoot And VisionTek Partner On Gamer Network Cards →