Joy Tashjian Marketing Group, LLC (JTMG), the exclusive licensing rep for NBC's prime-time line-up, has secured a merchandise licensing agreement with THQ Inc for the popular weight loss competition series, The Biggest Loser. THQ Inc, recognized as a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, has interactive fitness games based on the hit show currently in development exclusively for Wii, Nintendo DS and DSi which are scheduled for release this fall. The Biggest Loser products from THQ Inc are being developed pursuant to a license agreement with NBC Universal Television, DVD, Music and Consumer Products Group and Reveille LLC. "The Biggest Loser … Continue reading THQ Gets Biggest Loser Game License →

Think carefully, every choice is critical and death is never more than a tactical error away in Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising as revealed in the E3 2009 gameplay trailer released today and now available from www.flashpointgame.com. As a soldier in the US Marine Corps, fighting a fearsome enemy on the remote Pacific island of Skira, gamers face critical choices that will make the difference between life and death. Using every ounce of their skill and resources, players must overcome the deadly Chinese PLA advance force that is claiming sovereignty over the oil-rich island and defuse a military flashpoint between two … Continue reading Operation Flashpoint E3 Trailer Shown →

Target and Ubisoft will come together at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, June 2-4, for an exclusive preview of the upcoming titles Press Your Luck 2010 and the all new The Price Is Right 2010. The games will be playable on the Wii system from Nintendo at the Target Bullseye Lounge, centrally located in the mezzanine between the main halls. E3 attendees will be the first to experience Ubisoft's video game adaptations of the popular television game shows, which are produced by FremantleMedia North America. Created by Ludia Inc. and licensed by FremantleMedia Enterprises, these titles will be … Continue reading Target and Ubisoft Showing Games At E3 →

Paradox Interactive today announced the release of Europa Universalis: Rome GOLD. This new compilation sees the marriage of the acclaimed original grand strategy game set in ancient times – EU: Rome, with the impressive updates available in the Vae Victis expansion pack. Set your own goals of conquest or cultural assimilation as you take control of the great powers of the era, in the race for world domination. Conquer and subjugate your enemies or dominate the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and rise to become the greatest trading power in the world. Mobilize large armies to ward off the barbarian … Continue reading Europa Universalis: Rome GOLD Released →

KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced its lineup of titles that will be showcased at the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 2-4 in Los Angeles. Among the games to be shown, the company will unveil two new titles at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This will be the first time in KOEI's history that the company publicly debuts new titles outside of Japan. "For over 30 years and counting, from classic games rich with history to world-renowned action mega-hits, KOEI consistently delivers the best in entertainment. This year will be no … Continue reading KOEI Announces E3 Lineup →

Sony has announced that long-suffering MMO The Matrix Online will finally go out of business on July 31, 2009, when all game servers will be permanently turned off. The Matrix MMO, based on the popular movie series, will have been running for about four years on that fateful date. With only a month to go, there isn't a lot of fanfare planned for the passing of the game into its permanent offline state, but developers on a community post for The Matrix Online did promise some world-ending events to reward their loyal players. Sony has a number of MMO games … Continue reading Matrix Online Shutting Down →

Original band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison, came together today to kick off the 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit with the world premiere of The Beatles: Rock Band. The first-of-its-kind music-based video game offers a revolutionary tour of The Beatles' music, career, and legacy. Presented by Apple Corps, Ltd., and MTV Games' Harmonix Music Systems, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), The Beatles: Rock Band will be released worldwide on 9/9/09, as will the release of the entire, original, digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue. Unveiled at … Continue reading Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr Visit E3 To Promote Beatles Game →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Metal Gear Solid: Rising is currently in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft – the first Metal Gear Solid game to launch on the Xbox 360. Raiden, one of the most popular characters in the Metal Gear Solid universe, will star in the all-new title from Hideo Kojima. Raiden first debuted in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system as a playable character and appeared as a non-playable cyborg in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for the PLAYSTATION 3 … Continue reading New Metal Gear Coming To 360 →

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2), the sequel to the best-selling and critically-acclaimed co-operative multiplayer thriller. Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 and PC, L4D2 promises to set a new benchmark for co-operative action games and become one of 2009's marquee titles. "A large part of how Left 4 Dead became 2008's top-selling new IP on Xbox 360 and the PC was the custom-tailored gameplay made possible by the AI Director," said Gabe Newell, president and co-founder of Valve. "With the … Continue reading Left 4 Dead 2 Announced →

Midway Games Inc. has established the timeline for the expected sale of Midway's assets to the highest bidders in accordance with the sale and bid procedures motion filed with the Bankruptcy Court pursuant to Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Midway recently announced a "stalking horse" asset purchase agreement, which is expected to receive court approval, subject to higher or better bids, in a hearing on June 2, 2009. Following this hearing, there will be a period during which Midway, through its financial advisor, Lazard, will accept binding offers up to June 24th, 2009, to acquire some or … Continue reading Bankrupt Midway Selling All Game Licenses, Studios →