Burda:ic, a publisher of online games worldwide, today released a major update for free-to-play MMORPG Florensia. Players are now able to venture into the mysterious towers that appeared last month, an imposing set of 100-floor dungeons that will challenge even the toughest adventurers. Access to the towers is granted by Tower Masters who stand in the center of each town. These strange individuals have a number of quest scrolls on hand that reward players handsomely for taking risks, and they are quite happy to trade Imperial Gifts for the Military Crosses earned within the new dungeons. On the sillier side … Continue reading Florensia MMO Releases 100-Floor Dungeons →

Channel Intelligence, Inc. (CI) announced today that international technology company Lenovo has selected the CI Ad Network to manage its online and offline dealer channels. The channel management solution already launched in over thirteen countries provides effective where-to-buy functionality integrated seamlessly into the Web properties of the manufacturer and its dealers to offer consumers an enhanced shopping experience with real-time, detailed reporting for the manufacturer. The solution is already implemented online and offline across several countries and is continuing to extend throughout Europe.

Konami announced today that an all-new mission for the hit online tactical shooter, Metal Gear Online, the online multi-player player experience that is included free in the retail version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, will be available for download on January 27th. Free to all registered Metal Gear Online users, the Bomb Mission provides players with an all-new combat experience that expands the playability and adds variety to the online phenomenon. The new mission will automatically be implemented during the regular Metal Gear Online maintenance when players sign into their MGO accounts. In the new mission, … Continue reading Bomb Mission Added To Metal Gear Online →

D3Publisher has confirmed that gamers should get ready to get dirty with Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers on the Wii console, as both have been declared gold-complete and ready for distribution. The videogame spills into retail stores on February 10th. Gamers and fans alike will be able to experience the original Japanese videogame with an unfiltered story that is visually enhanced to make the North America release the most beautiful Aya and Saki adventure yet. Each platform contains a different story, providing more clues of … Continue reading Onechanbara Games Go Gold →

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) shipped SimAnimals for the Wii and Nintendo DS to store shelves today. SimAnimals challenges you to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of wild animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you! … Continue reading SimAnimals Ships For Wii, DS →

YUKE'S Company of America, a leading video game publisher, today announced that it has officially launched Akinai Games. The new division represents an ongoing, industry-wide shift toward downloadable game platforms, and its main area of focus will be on developing games for this distribution model. Akinai will be developing titles for various online platforms, including Nintendo's WiiWare channel, Microsoft's Xbox LIVE, and Sony's PlayStationNetwork (PSN), while plans for PC and mobile device distribution are under consideration. The first title to carry the new Akinai Games brand will be Evasive Space, the upcoming WiiWare title developed by High Voltage Software, set … Continue reading Yuke's Launches Downloadable Games Division →

OGPlanet, a publisher of massively multiplayer online games, today announced the addition of Player vs. Player (PvP) content in La Tale, its 2D side-scrolling role-playing game. Players can now access the Fight Arena and compete in free-for-all battles that support two, four or eight players at a time. Each player enters the Fight Arena with increased statistics and health for an intensified combat experience. Players gain points for knocking other players out, but they must constantly be ready, as knocked-out players can re-spawn with full health to rejoin the battle. Bonus boxes filled with power-ups add an exciting twist to … Continue reading La Tale MMO Adds PvP →

Today Ubisoft announced that it will publish World in Conflict: Soviet Assault for PC in March 2009. World in Conflict: Complete Edition, the retail version of the much awaited add-on to the critically acclaimed strategy game will include the entire original World in Conflict title, as well as the Soviet Assault add-on and other exciting all-new features. Players that already own World in Conflict will have the option to download the Soviet Assault expansion pack exclusively online. "The teams at Massive Entertainment have worked hard to ensure that they are bringing new original content to the popular World in Conflict … Continue reading Ubisoft To Publish World In Conflict: Soviet Assault →

Six years after the U.S. Army revolutionized military action games with the launch of the free PC game America's Army, the U.S. Army today announced the upcoming release of America's Army 3 (AA3). America's Army 3 is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience. AA3, which will be rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), will be released in 2009. As with previous versions of America's Army, AA3 will be constantly updated … Continue reading America's Army 3 Announced →

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Wonder World Amusement Park for Nintendo DSâ„¢ has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. Developed by Majesco Studios Santa Monica, Wonder World Amusement Park for DS is the portable companion to the Wii title that released last year. Wonder World Amusement Park for DS lets players experience a complete day at the park in the palm of their hands. Using the Touch Screen, players can toss, drive, shoot, whack, fish and spin in more than 30 rides and games throughout five themed zones. … Continue reading Wonder World Amusement Park DS Ships →