Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

iZ3D Apologies For Web Outage, Offers Discount

iZ3D Inc., designer, developer and pioneer of advanced stereoscopic 3D visualization systems apologizes to its customers, fans, and other website visitors for the recent www.iZ3D.com website outage. During the outage, access to the company's 3D drivers, forums, support, and sister-site, www.3Drulez.com, remained available. "I personally apologize to our customers and 3D fans. As a way of saying 'thanks for your loyalty and patience' iZ3D is offering an instant $70 discount with the coupon code "website" for monitors purchased on our site http://www.iZ3D.com in the next 30 days," said Thomas Striegler, CEO iZ3D Inc. Software incompatibilities with patches applied by the … Continue reading iZ3D Apologies For Web Outage, Offers Discount

Playlogic Retains Reverb

Playlogic Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq OTC: PLGC.OB), an independent worldwide publisher of entertainment software, today announced that it has retained Reverb Communications, Inc. as its marketing and public relations agency of record. The agency will provide strategic and tactical support for Playlogic's powerful lineup of titles while also driving corporate branding and communications. In addition to overseeing Playlogic's corporate and product communication initiatives, Reverb will also be responsible for driving the company's soon to be announced iPhone initiative on existing and new IP. "We firmly believe that our partnership with Reverb Communications will help ensure the continued growth and success of … Continue reading Playlogic Retains Reverb

Zorro Swashbuckling To Wii

Global videogame publisher, 505 Games, together with Zorro Productions, Inc. announced today The Destiny of Zorro, a new action-adventure videogame for the Nintendo Wii, featuring the legendary swordsman and defender of the people – Zorro! The Destiny of Zorro marks the first interactive videogame experience for the Nintendo Wii platform in North America. Since his creation nearly a century ago by writer Johnston McCully, Zorro has left his mark on all major entertainment media including, stage, television publishing, and motion pictures, where some of the hottest Hollywood superstars have been featured. Available at retailers nationwide this spring, The Destiny of … Continue reading Zorro Swashbuckling To Wii

Elven Legacy Ships

In the distance. The unmistakable dust clouds of marching armies as they approach ever closer. The time for talk is over. The time for battle is now. Paradox Interactive today announced that Elven Legacy, the fantasy strategy PC title developed by In-Co, has shipped to stores and is available for download from US digital retailers and also in Europe. It will not be easy, but war never is! A determined foe will deploy in numbers. It will hold a strong force in reserve, ready to counter-attack any break in its front-line. Archers and crossbow men will be placed directly behind … Continue reading Elven Legacy Ships

Her Interactive Announces New Nancy Drew

Extending the best-selling Nancy Drew PC games series into the casual games space, Her Interactive, the designer, developer and distributor today unveiled and made available the new downloadable casual game series, Nancy Drew Dossier. Available for download now, the series' first title Lights, Camera, Curses!, introduces a new, more accessible, pick-up-and-play mystery experience, while maintaining the visual and thought-provoking qualities that have made the Nancy Drew PC game series a best-seller year after year. "The Nancy Drew PC series fan base is a loyal and growing group of gamers that can't seem to get enough of Nancy and her adventures," … Continue reading Her Interactive Announces New Nancy Drew

Konami Announces PES 2010

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that its forthcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 (PES 2010) title will include the biggest set of new features in franchise history, with every aspect of the game benefiting from key improvements. Following months of analysis and feedback from the fans, PES 2010 is scheduled for release on 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) system this Autumn with enhancements in every area of the game. Konami's development team, PES Productions, have collected positive and negative comments … Continue reading Konami Announces PES 2010

Grand Ages: Rome Patched

Kalypso Media have today announced a patch for their classic city building game GRAND AGES: ROME. Patch 1.11 provides the gamer with a new map, Iris, and the following improvements: • Military behaviour fixes. • Map overview tweaks. • Improved worker reallocation. • Trade buildings remember last route. • Capped Trade Contract benefit. • Fixed riots under Martial Law. • Colorized outposts on map overview. • Multiplayer desync fixes. • All updates & patches are available via the auto-update-function.

Fredrik Wester Becomes Paradox CEO

Paradox Interactive today announced that Fredrik Wester will serve the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2009. As CEO, Fredrik is responsible for all sales and marketing related activities, the complete Paradox portfolio of games as well as several business development projects. Fredrik originally joined Paradox in 2003 and was named Director of Publishing in 2004. Mr. Wester was then promoted to Executive Vice President in January, 2007. "Leading Paradox has been a goal of mine since day one here," said Fredrik Wester. "We have an outstanding internal team in place and have developed partnerships that will help … Continue reading Fredrik Wester Becomes Paradox CEO

Moto Racer DS Ships

Moto Racer DS, the new motorbike racing game for the Nintendo DS is released to retail today by Nobilis and Ascaron Entertainment. Available to purchase from ASDA, TESCO, Play.com, Amazon.co.uk, TheHut.com and GAME, this exhilarating pocket racer enables players to take part in top speed racing and perform a range of daredevil stunts in the Super Cross and Freestyle arenas. The unique SPH (Stylus Precision Handling) can be used to control bikes on the track and for performing impressive airborne moves. However stunts must be completed before landing or racers will find themselves face down in the dirt eating their … Continue reading Moto Racer DS Ships

5D Heading To Stuttgart

5D, the Immersive Design Conference, co-presented by the Art Directors Guild and the University Art Museum, CSULB, will be a major participant with Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg in fmx/09. This 14th International Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Digital Media will be held in Stuttgart, Germany May 5 to 8. Top experts in the field from around the world will be participating, including leading Hollywood innovators. For the first time, 5D will present a track of sessions themed to the interaction of creativity and technology in the design of passive and active experiences in visual art, entertainment, and environmental design. Among the … Continue reading 5D Heading To Stuttgart