Category Archives: News and Industry Happenings

Archie Game Looking For Publisher

FXLabs Studios, the leading end-to-end game company in India today announced that their new PC game titled Archie's Riverdale Run, based on the famous Archie Comics character, is ready for distribution worldwide. Archie's Riverdale Run is a racing action-adventure game that brings the world of Archie Comics to life in full 3D. Archie fans get to assume the role of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, or Reggie, exploring the town of Riverdale, and solving fun and challenging missions. The entire world of Riverdale has been recreated in 3D for the first time, including Riverdale High and Pop Tate's. The game draws … Continue reading Archie Game Looking For Publisher

Wii Controller Links Rock Band, Guitar Hero

The ezJam Combo Guitar Controller for Wii is the first guitar controller for the Wii that works for both music videogames Guitar Hero and Rock Band. With ezGear's proprietary DC2 Dual Connect technology, the ezJam Combo Guitar Controller contains everything you need to play either game and is ultra-responsive to meet the most intense shredder's needs. The ezJam Combo Guitar Controller comes with upgraded ezSpring chrome strum bar and chrome whammy bar, a fine tuned multi-axis tilt sensor and ezGear's standard Supra10 10 fret feature. The ezJam Combo Guitar Controller comes with the Guitar Controller, a wireless receiver, and neckstrap. … Continue reading Wii Controller Links Rock Band, Guitar Hero

Defendin' De Penguin Ships For Wii

Crave Entertainment, a leading distributor and specialty publisher of console videogames, has released Defendin' De Penguin, the first real time strategy game designed primarily for kids twelve and under, for the popular Wii and Nintendo DS systems. Help Little Blue fend off hungry creatures eager to steal Penguin Town's fish supply. Using the perfect combination of tower utilization, defensive placement, timing and strategy, Little Blue will save the day. Defendin' De Penguin was named "Best E3 Wii Game Runner-Up" by 1UP Network. IGN commented, "For the audience it's intended for-the young gamer who's never played any strategic game at all … Continue reading Defendin' De Penguin Ships For Wii

Kid's Wizard 101 Academy Opens

Tweens are grabbing their best spell-casting gear and rushing off to school… wizard school, that is. Online entertainment company KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc. has officially opened the doors of its highly anticipated Wizard101 (www.wizard101.com) virtual world, a magical 3D environment where aspiring wizards gather to adventure with friends and save their world from creatures like a pumpkin-headed Harvest Lord and a zombie named Wormguts. Michael Lafferty of GameZone commented, "The game is thoroughly delightful, exuding a youthful sense of fun and excitement… KingsIsle is on track to have a certified hit title." Joe Blancato of GiantRealm said, "A kid-targeted [Massively Multiplayer … Continue reading Kid's Wizard 101 Academy Opens

DS Touch Darts Ships

Agetec, Inc. is pleased to announce that its Nintendo DS game, Touch Darts, is now currently available on store shelves. The only dart game that combines the unique touch screen controls of Nintendo DSâ„¢ with four unique single player and multiplayer modes, is now available for purchase by dart enthusiasts everywhere. "Touch Darts does a fantastic job of bringing the authentic dart experience to the player," says Mark Johnson, producer at Agetec. "With its controls specifically designed for Nintendo DSâ„¢, the Touch Dart's gameplay faithfully recreates the feel and challenge that dart fanatics will be looking for. The developer, Full … Continue reading DS Touch Darts Ships

Infinite Discovery Released

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that INFINITE UNDISCOVERY for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft has shipped to retailers across North America. The first full-scale, new generation RPG by Square Enix, INFINITE UNDISCOVERY is a collaborative effort with hit-maker tri-Ace (STAR OCEAN, VALKYRIE PROFILE). This new brand of RPG draws players into a real-time world, woven of countless threads, where their choices will spin untold discoveries. Exciting real-time battles are seamlessly intertwined with the world map, and players can use the environment to customize gameplay … Continue reading Infinite Discovery Released

Namco Bandai, Koei Publishing Gundam 2

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. and KOEI Corporation announced today a co-publishing agreement that will bring DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM 2 to North America in 2009 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. "DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM was a sure-fire hit for the PLAYSTATION 3 system and we are ecstatic to continue our relationship with KOEI on this amazing franchise," said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations at NAMCO BANDAI Games America. "DYNASTY WARRIORS: GUNDAM 2 promises to deliver an outstanding sequel with even larger … Continue reading Namco Bandai, Koei Publishing Gundam 2

Fishing Frenzy Casts Off

Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Rapala Fishing Frenzy is now available in North America for PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Wii. Activision has worked closely with developer Fun Labs and Rapala, the world's largest manufacturer of fishing lures and #1 fishing brand in the world, to create an angling title that appeals to fishermen and gamers of all abilities. Rapala Fishing Frenzy represents an evolution of the perennially best-selling Rapala franchise by offering precision-crafted controls specifically for each console and visually stunning outdoor environments. "We've focused on … Continue reading Fishing Frenzy Casts Off

LOTRO Mines Of Moria In Final Beta

Turbine, Inc. announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online: Mines of Moria has entered the final stages of its Beta Program and that players across North America and Europe are invited to sign up for a chance explore the dark majesty of the world beneath Middle-earth. The Mines of Moria Beta Program is by invitation only and over time more and more players will be invited. Beginning today, players can register for a chance to participate in the Beta Program by visiting http://www.unlocktheminesofmoria.com. "Mines of Moria extends the world of Middle-earth into the dark heart of the Misty … Continue reading LOTRO Mines Of Moria In Final Beta

Quest For Glory II Remade, Free

Developer ADG Interactive has completely remade the graphical adventure game Quest For Glory II, originally published by Sierra On-Line in 1990. The new and improved game features features all new SVGA color graphics, enhanced digital music, and for the first time, Point-and-Click mouse-driven interface. To put a cherry on top, ADG is release the game absolutely free as an 85M download. The original Quest For Glory game won GiN's Game of the Year contest and Quest For Glory II was a top performer in the Adventure category in 1990. Visit http://www.agdinteractive.com/ to download your free copy of this classic game.