Shimano Xtreme Fishing challenges players to choose a weapon for a whole new take on fishing. Embracing the wilder side of sport fishing, Shimano Xtreme Fishing is the only videogame to let players take the fight to the fish with bow and speargun in addition to the traditional rod and reel. Featuring cutting-edge fishing gear like Shimano Voltaeus fishing rods, Hoyt bows, AMS Bowfishing reels and accessories, and Muzzy arrow points, players hunt for a legendary catch from the deck of a free-roaming boat or underwater in full SCUBA gear. But don't think that the hunt will be easy, because … Continue reading Xtreme Fishing Coming To Wii →

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans for its fourth BlizzCon gaming convention, to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo universes. In response to the festival's increasing popularity, this year's event has been expanded from three convention halls to four. "We've been amazed by the incredible response to each of our previous BlizzCon events," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're pleased to be bringing the convention back to Anaheim … Continue reading BlizzCon 2009 Announced →

Midway made official what many had been suspecting by filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US Federal Court. The petition was filed in the state of Delaware. According to those documents, the company owes more than $150,000,000 in loans to Wells Fargo Bank, the top creditor on a long list. All together, the company owes $240 million in debt, which is more than the $167 million in claims in assets. "This was a difficult but necessary decision," Midway CEO Matt Booty said in a statement. "We have been focused on realigning our operations and improving our execution, and this filing … Continue reading Midway Bankrupt With $240 Million Debt →

For those wanting more from The Maw, Twisted Pixel Games has announced that a new level called "Brute Force" will be launching this Wednesday, February 18 on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 100 Microsoft Points ($1.25 USD). Featuring new puzzles, characters, cinematics, and explosive action this level pits Frank and Maw against a new foe: the Brute Soldier, a member of the bounty hunters' elite strike force sent to stop Maw at any cost. This is the first of three DLC levels that Twisted Pixel Games has been working on ever since The Maw development wrapped last year. "There's a period … Continue reading The Maw Adds DLC →

At a time when many companies are struggling to survive Penguin United, a designer and manufacturer of video game accessories, enjoyed 300% growth for the Fiscal year ending in 2008. Fueled by a series of five new product launches, Penguin has emerged as a strong contender in the highly competitive field of peripheral brands. Following the launch of 5 new products in 2008, all of which received strong critical praise from the media, retailers and consumers, Penguin has quickly established itself as a viable presence in the game industry. Notable products launched in 2008 include: • 4X Quad Charge Station … Continue reading Penguin United Reports 300% Growth →

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that the Virtua Tennis series will, for the very first time, be released on the Wii system and will hit stores in May 2009. Wii owners will finally be able to take to the courts in the fan's number one tennis game, boasting all the features and arcade action that has made Virtua Tennis the most critically acclaimed and best selling tennis series available. Virtua Tennis 2009 for Wii includes the same impressive player roster as Virtua Tennis 2009 on other platforms, meaning top stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael … Continue reading Virtua Tennis Volleys To Wii →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is proud to announce that Patrick Wilson and Jackie Earle Haley, stars of the upcoming Watchmen film, will lend their voices to the long-form downloadable videogame Watchmen: The End is Nigh. Developed by Deadline Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Watchmen: The End is Nigh will feature the voices of Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl, a refined fighter well-versed in martial arts and cutting-edge gadgetry, and Jackie Earle Haley as Rorschach, a feral, streetwise fighter who can disarm enemies and use their own weapons against them. A prequel to the Watchmen film directed by … Continue reading Watchmen Stars To Voice Game →

Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced an all-new branding initiative that unifies a series of energetic, motion based Wii games under the banner label – Go Play. The first title in the line is Go Play Lumberjax which is slated to launch late spring. Additional games include Go Play City Sports and Go Play Circus Star which will roll out in Summer and Fall respectively. "The Go Play brand is intended to deliver on the promise of active, fun, family friendly game experiences," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President … Continue reading Majesco Launches Go Play Brand →

Trilogy Studios, leading high-end developer of virtual worlds and casual MMO (massively multiplayer online) game properties announced today it has partnered with Shanghai-based, UltiZen Games to expand the company's online game development capabilities. In addition, Trilogy has expanded its operations domestically, making more than a dozen new hires and leasing more office space at its Sherman Oaks headquarters. "At a time when news of corporate downsizing is running rampant, we are very proud to report our company's growth and continued expansion," said Michael Pole, chief executive officer of Trilogy Studios. "Our new relationship with UltiZen coupled with the extension of … Continue reading Trilogy Partners With UltiZen →

SEGA of America Inc., SEGA Europe Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox L&M) today reveals exciting new details of their increasing portfolio of upcoming games based on Twentieth Century Fox's Aliens universe. SEGA will publish an all-new Aliens vs. Predator (working title) game in early 2010. The game is currently in development with independent developer Rebellion, creators of the original 1999 Aliens versus Predator; a legendary title that went on to define an entire generation of multiplayer gaming. With the opportunity to publish what promises to be a landmark game, SEGA has strategically updated the release of … Continue reading SEGA Announces New Aliens Vs. Predator →