Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and Legendary Pictures announced today that Sam Raimi has signed on to direct the eagerly-anticipated major motion picture based on Blizzard Entertainment's award-winning Warcraft universe. Raimi has, in the course of his career, clearly demonstrated a genius for developing and adapting existing fictional universes for mainstream audiences while staying true to the spirit of the original content. Raimi directed the Spider-Man trilogy, which has broken box-office records around the world and garnered five Academy Award nominations. Known for his imaginative filmmaking style, richly drawn characters and offbeat humor, Raimi wrote and directed the cult classic, The Evil … Continue reading Sam Raimi To Direct Warcraft Movie →

Aspyr Media and LucasArts will bring the hit game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed to PC and Mac gamers for the first time ever with the release of Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition this Fall. Developed for PC and Mac and published in North America by Aspyr, Star Wars The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition combines the original Star Wars The Force Unleashed videogame with three new levels set in iconic Star Wars locales and a host of new costumes and character models. This special edition of the game will show players the deepest, darkest side of … Continue reading Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Coming To PC, Macs →

Today Ubisoft announced that Hollywood actress Sigourney Weaver will voice the role of Dr. Grace Augustine for Ubisoft's video game, James Cameron's Avatar: The Game. Weaver's character will be featured in the versions of the game released on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Wii system from Nintendo and PC. Other actors from the film that will appear in the game include Michelle Rodriguez, Giovanni Ribisi and Stephen Lang. Rodriguez's character, Trudy Chacon, functions as the player's chopper pilot throughout the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system and PC versions of the … Continue reading Sigourney Weaver To Voice Avatar: The Game →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) is currently under development for Wii. Already in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Windows PC and PSP (PlayStationPortable), Wii owners can look forward to Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 to arrive Fall 2009. Featuring Argentinean forward Lionel Messi as the cover athlete, Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 for Wii will also boast extensive additions to the Master League via the integration of UEFA Champions League license, and the Champions Road makes a … Continue reading PES 2010 Coming To Wii →

2K Games announced today that Borderlands, the innovative role-playing shooter (RPS), will explode into North American retail stores beginning October 20, 2009 and October 23, 2009 internationally. Coming to PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows-based PC, Borderlands will provide a strong blend of first-person shooter combat with an arresting art style, co-operative gameplay and character progression to deliver an incredibly unique and innovative title this holiday season. Borderlands is a highly anticipated original intellectual property from Gearbox Software, creators of the acclaimed Brothers in Arms franchise. Featuring extensive co-op integration … Continue reading Borderlands Gets Fall Ship Date →

Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2), the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-operative multiplayer thriller, is being shown this week at Comic Con, San Diego. The game is available to play, by the press and public, at the EA Gaming Lounge presented by Xbox 360 (from 2-9 pm Thursday-Saturday, and 12-5 pm on Sunday) and the Xbox 360 booth, (booth 5225 Hall G) all day on Saturday July 25th. The EA Gaming Lounge is located in the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel, 401 K. Street. After debuting "The Parish" campaign (set in the New Orleans' French Quarter) at E3, … Continue reading Left For Dead 2 At Comic Con →

Gamers who purchase Defense Grid: The Awakening in stores will received two products in one package. The first is a DRM-free version of the full game on the included disc that allows for local profiles to be created for saves, achievement tracking and score ranking. For players who want to take their Defense Grid: The Awakening experience online for Internet leaderboards, online rankings and achievements, a code will be included in the box that will allow them to download the full game from the Steam digital distribution platform for no additional cost. The game will be released on July 28th … Continue reading Defense Grid To Have Steam And DRM-Free Version →

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd. today announced details about the upcoming game Iron Man 2, including the fact that renowned comic book author Matt Fraction will be creating the game's all-new story, which will include familiar elements from both the movie and comic book universes. Iron Man 2, the video game, will allow players to truly feel the power of Iron Man with new destructible environments, epic enemies, and innovative hand-to-hand combat moves, as well as other features from the film and comic book. The game will make its debut at San Diego Comic-Con in both the … Continue reading Sega Announces Iron Man 2 →

Leading PC publisher Paradox Interactive is pleased to announce today that development on its upcoming naval strategy title, East India Company, has reached completion. Developed by Finland based Nitro Games Ltd., the PC title will offer players the opportunity to build the world's largest trading empire and engage in fierce and spectacular naval battles. Featuring a wide array of options in both single player and multiplayer modes, East India Company gives complete control to strategy fans as they attempt to create the most powerful naval trading empire to sail the seas. In territories ranging from Eastern Europe to the Far … Continue reading East India Company Sails On July 31st →

2K Sports announced today that Baseball Blast!, the only officially licensed Major League Baseball mini-game experience, will be available this fall exclusively for the Wii system from Nintendo. Offering a fun and unique new baseball experience, Baseball Blast! gives fans the opportunity to test their abilities in a variety of unique game modes, including skill challenges, puzzles, and trivia matches. Featuring every MLB team and today's top baseball stars, Baseball Blast! will also include entertaining play-by-play commentary by popular baseball personalities Rob Dibble and "Mr. Baseball" himself, Bob Uecker. "Baseball Blast! is the ultimate sports party game that will provide … Continue reading Zany Baseball Blast Coming To Wii →