ZeniMax Media Inc., parent company of noted game publisher Bethesda Softworks, today announced it has completed the acquisition of legendary game studio, id Software, creators of world-renowned games such as DOOM, QUAKE, Wolfenstein, and its upcoming title, RAGE. The acquisition by ZeniMax Media joins together two of the finest, most respected videogame developers in the world, combining the first person shooter (FPS) expertise of id Software with acclaimed role playing game (RPG) developer Bethesda Game Studios – creators of the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout 3, and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Bethesda … Continue reading ZeniMax Media Buys id Software →

YESSSSS master, it's time to unleash your inner evil! Prepare to lead a horde of mischievous and destructive Minions through enchanted lands steeped in fairytale lore and loaded with sinister and satirical twists in Overlord II, Overlord Dark Legend and Overlord Minions, now shipping to stores in North America. Accompanying the release of the delightfully diabolical trio of Overlord titles is a "Dark Tower" Developer Diary video with gameplay footage. Featuring Lennart Sas, Creative Director of Triumph Studios in Delft, Holland, the video describes the Overlord's dark Netherworld domain. Home to the Minion Graveyard, the Forge, the Minion Burrows and … Continue reading Overlord II Ships →

Turbine, Inc. announced the details of the latest major update for subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria (LOTRO). LOTRO's second anniversary celebration continues with the release of Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm, the latest of Turbine's frequent and substantial updates to the Best MMORPG of 2008. Book 8 delivers the next installment to the epic story for Volume II of LOTRO, a new 12-player raid, several rich new instances for small fellowships, major gameplay enhancements, and the Summer Festival. Book 8: Scourge of Khazad-dûm is available to subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online … Continue reading LOTRO Releases Book Eight Free →

Akinai Games, the downloadable games division of leading videogame publisher YUKE'S Company of America, today released NEVES Plus on Nintendo's WiiWare game service. Dressed up with a new, fun Egyptian theme, the updated version of the classic Nintendo DS tangram-style puzzle game now includes four new modes, including Speed, Versus, Lucky Number and Party Trivia. More than 500 challenging puzzles await Wii owners, who can download the game now for 600 Wii Points. "Thanks to WiiWare, we have the opportunity to introduce NEVES to a whole new group of game players that enjoy fun, casual puzzle experiences," said Ken Gratz, … Continue reading Neves Hits WiiWare →

The Punisher is set to unleash his vengeance on PlayStationNetwork! ZEN Studios announced today that The Punisher: No Mercy, inspired by Marvel Comics' rich Punisher comic book history, is confirmed to be released on July 2, 2009 and will be available exclusively through PlayStationStore for $9.99. "Our team has been working long hours to deliver a first-person shooter experience that will live up to the Punisher name," said Zsolt Kigyossy, managing director for ZEN Studios. "With awesome characters, a customizable system, and fast-paced multiplayer action, No Mercy is breaking ground in the digital space. For comic and shooter fans alike, … Continue reading The Punisher Coming to PS Network →

Game Mechanic Studios, a full-force game development studio comprised of industry veterans with decades of combined development experience, announced today it has chosen Reverb Communications to conduct all of its public relations initiatives. In this capacity, Reverb Communications will help establish Game Mechanic Studios' brand and extend its recognition to next generation platform consumers through ongoing public relations and business development efforts. Using custom programs designed to specifically suit Game Mechanic Studios' unique position and needs, Reverb Communications will maximize the exposure for their current and future projects as well as build a strong relationship with the gaming/enthusiast press and … Continue reading Game Mechanic Partners With Reverb →

SEGA of America, Inc., and SEGA Europe Ltd., today announced a series of management promotions that will further unite SEGA's global markets to drive growth. Effective today, the longstanding leader of SEGA's videogame business, Mr. Naoya Tsurumi, will assume worldwide responsibility for SEGA's Consumer Business, incorporating SEGA of Japan, SEGA of America and SEGA of Europe. Mike Hayes is promoted to the newly created position of President & COO of both SEGA of America and SEGA of Europe, reporting directly to Mr. Tsurumi. This new role further aligns the two Western markets and ensures more aggressive collaboration across these growing … Continue reading Sega Promotions Uniting Their Global Market →

Viva Media announced today its partnership with dtp entertainment for the release of Mata Hari next month. Viva Media CEO Carlo Voelker commented, "We are thrilled to partner with dtp entertainment to bring Mata Hari: Betrayal is only a Kiss Away to North America. She was an intriguing character in real life and her real life activities set the stage for a magnificent adventure. In the hands of Hal Barwood and Noah Falstein, Mata Hari's story of both spy and seductress becomes a top notch adventure game." "We are very happy to work with Viva Media. They have shown that … Continue reading Legendary Mata Hari Coming To PC →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Wastelands Interactive are thrilled to announce WW2: Time of Wrath, a beautifully crafted World War II grand strategy game and sequel to the 2008 release WW2: Road to Victory! Customers who already purchased WW2: Road to Victory will be able download WW2: Time of Wrath from our Members Club free of charge when the new game is available for purchase. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "WW2: Time of Wrath is a turn-based grand strategy game that fully models all aspects of strategic-level World War II decision-making while keeping a hex scale that … Continue reading Matrix To Publish Time Of Wrath →

Following its success in selected territories in Europe, selling well over 100,000 units, Euro Truck Simulator gets a new name for the North American shores; Big Rig Europe. It's the same great gameplay and level of quality gamers have come to expect from SCS Software; creators of Meridian4's previous driving simulation game Bus Driver and creators of the hugely successful 18 Wheels of Steel series, with a new name and logo. Big Rig Europe is currently available for digital download on Impulse (www.impulsedriven.com) and will be coming to Wild Tangent, Gametap and many other channels in the near future. For … Continue reading Euro Truck Renamed Big Rig Europe →