KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has reached gold status. The highly-anticipated Tactical Action game ships on November 18, 2008 to North American retailers including: Amazon, EBGames, Game Crazy, GameFly, GameStop, and Walmart. Featuring the full cast of playable characters of the original release, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6 for PlayStation 2 comes action-packed with platform-exclusive content including: 10 new scenarios, five additional stages, plus new "Musou" mode stories and weapons for popular characters Zhang He, Cao Pi, Ling Tong, Ma Chao, Taishi … Continue reading Dynasty Warriors 6 Goes Gold →

iZ3D, LLC, designer, developer, and pioneer of advanced 3D visualization systems, is pleased to announce that the company is once again teaming with Smooth Creations, the popular computer custom paint company and now high end game system reseller. iZ3D (TM)is now offering on-screen 3D eye candy and now there are six styles of the monitor itself that are a treat to see. The limited edition of custom painted 22-inch widescreen 3D monitors is available now at http://iz3d.com/painted. No more beige or black boxes! Smooth Creations takes the fine art of high-end automotive finishing and brings it to the computer industry. … Continue reading Smooth Creations Painting iZ3D Monitors →

Kivi's Underworld is a casual, hack and slash game. Explore the mysterious underworld as a mighty Warrior battling opponents toe to toe, rain down fire on your enemies with the dangerous Fire Mage, sneak disguised with stealth to confound your foes as a Scout, unleash the fury of the Berserker, or adventure with any of the other numerous playable characters. It all starts after a mining expedition, led by Kivi (a young lumen warrior), ventured into unknown territory, and opened a pathway to a deadly race. Dark elves decimated them. Kivi is the lone survivor, yet no one believes him … Continue reading Kevi's Underworld Released →

Cryptic Studios, one of the leading independent developers of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today that Bill Roper has joined the company as Design Director and will be working on Champions Online. "Bill brings a ton of creative energy to the Cryptic office and we're thrilled to have him join our team," said John Needham, Chief Executive Officer for Cryptic Studios. "His years of gaming and online experience are huge assets to all of our projects, and Bill will assist us in furthering our studio's vision to create innovative, exciting MMO gameplay." "Cryptic has experienced huge growth over … Continue reading Cryptic Studios Hires Bill Roper →

In its first year at Expo Bancomer Santa Fe in Mexico City, Electronic Game Show 2008 drew more than 26,000 attendees during its 3-day run, Oct. 24-26. The new venue for EGS 2008, located in Mexico City's most important business district, accommodated a larger exhibition floor than that of previous years. Sony Computer Entertainment, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Konami, Atari, Lucas Arts, Midway and Sega were among the major exhibitors at the 2008 show. Consumers and journalists had the opportunity to explore a number of high-profile pre-release titles including Gears of War 2, Little Big Planet, Star Wars: The Clone Wars … Continue reading EGS 2008 Netted 26,000 Attendees →

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company officially announced today Avalon Style Entertainment has become 1C-Avalon. As the newest part of one of the biggest Russian publishers this development studio will continue to create top-selling titles such as their hit 4×4 racing game series. 1C has once again increased the number of its internal studios and recruited a team of highly experienced professionals to create unique and compelling content. 1C has recently added several established game companies such as developer Ino-Co and the Russian publisher BUKA to their substantial stable. "This signed agreement is a real step forward for … Continue reading 1C Acquires Avalon Style →

Meridian4 (http://www.meridian4.com) is pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement with Sugar Games to help digitally distribute their addictive casual line of titles, including Rainbow Web 1 & 2, Rainbow Mystery and 5 Realms of Cards. "Sugar Games has been greatly impressed with the big opportunities Meridian 4 gives. We are absolutely sure that the new cooperation will be a big success and will open the door to a lot of new players." said Michael Tretyakov at Sugar Games. "We are trying to help developers from around the world get good distribution coverage throughout the internet. By working … Continue reading Meridian4 To Distribute Sugar Games Casual Line →

All the ghouls, vampires and wenches in the world couldn't stop the white-haired Geralt from conquering the world! CD Projekt RED is proud to announce that The Witcher, the epic RPG that puts players in the morally lenient boots of the aforementioned anti-hero, has sold more than a million copies to real, live people since its release twelve months ago. Scientific research has proven that those sales numbers are quite good for a debut game based on a relatively unfamiliar IP from an unknown studio on a "dead" platform. The news comes just weeks after the release of The Witcher: … Continue reading The Witcher Sells One Million Copies →

Disney Interactive Studios today announced the release of a new video game, Disney TH!NK Fast. With its TV game show format, Disney TH!NK Fast provides fans of all ages with the ultimate fastest-finger challenge. Players will use their quick wits and agility to answer both general knowledge and Disney-themed questions. Filled with beloved Disney characters, Disney TH!NK Fast is hosted by the wisecracking but always charming Genie from Disney's "Aladdin." "The perfect party game for the entire family, Disney TH!NK Fast is guaranteed to give your brain cells a high-intensity entertainment workout this holiday season," said Craig Relyea, senior vice … Continue reading Disney Releases TH!NK Fast Trivia Game →

Tri Synergy, Inc. (www.trisynergy.com) and Game Factory Interactive (www.gfi.su) are thrilled to announce that Tri Synergy will be bringing Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge to North American retailers this holiday season! Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge has been highly anticipated by fans of the tactical turn-based genre after it was hailed as having "everything the original [Jagged Alliance] series has – and more." To kick off the road to release, Tri Synergy has also released a brand new pack of screenshots to exhibit the beautiful (and fully destructible) 3D engine found in Hired Guns. Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge is … Continue reading Tri Synergy To Publish The Jagged Edge →