GenAudio Inc., developer of AstoundSound 4D sound localization cue technology and finalist in the CES i-Stage competition, opened the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2009 by officially launching a consumer version of its AstoundStereo technology, the AstoundStereo Expander computer software, and announced the giveaway of 10 million free music downloads of various songs processed and re-mixed using GenAudio's revolutionary professional audio software. AstoundStereo can be experienced through as little as two audio channels, such as any headphones, home theater speakers or laptop speakers. The AstoundStereo Expander software processes audio files on the user's desktop or laptop computer in real-time. This enables … Continue reading CES News: GenAudio Releases New 4D Sound Tech →

Freeverse is pleased to announce that they are currently showing off four upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games on the show floor of the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The four titles are SlotZ Racer, Days of Thunder, Flick Baseball, and Roads of Ruin. Freeverse invites everyone to come by their exhibit booth (South Hall 1244, Moscone Center) and see them! SlotZ Racer allows players to relive the happy memories of slot car racing, from designing your own track, to gathering around and racing your family and friends. SlotZ Racer is scheduled to be released in the next few weeks. … Continue reading Macworld Expo: Freeverse Shows The Games →

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix) today announced that Square Enix and Ubisoft Japan entered into an exclusive distribution agreement under which Square Enix is entitled to distribute UBISOFT Group games exclusively in Japan starting April 2009. In the increasingly consolidated video game industry, Square Enix has been implementing strategic initiatives to expand its product lineup and strengthen its presence as a global game publisher. In 2008, the company began publishing third-party titles in PAL territories, and in December 2008, published its first overseas-produced game in Japan with the launch of UK-based Frontier Developments Ltd's LostWindsTM for WiiWareâ„¢. This exclusive … Continue reading Square Enix Signs Deal With Ubisoft →

Kids can dance into the New Year at SUBWAY restaurants with the all-new DanceDanceRevolution promotion. Konami and SUBWAY restaurants today announced a partnership that will help promote a healthy lifestyle for children by delivering the fun and excitement of Konami's best-selling get-up-and-move video game to children everywhere. From December 29, 2008 thru March 29, 2009, participating SUBWAY restaurants will offer one of six exclusive, high quality DanceDanceRevolution branded premium toy accessories with each purchase of a SUBWAY FRESH FIT FOR KIDS meal. Available for a limited time while supplies last, the SUBWAY FRESH FIT FOR KIDS meal premiums include, DanceDanceRevolution … Continue reading DanceDanceRevolution Teams With Subway →

Meant to Be Seen, the foremost authority group on stereoscopic 3D (S-3D) gaming and home entertainment has announced the completion of the U-DECIDE Initiative, the most credible study of what customers think of 3D entertainment technologies and why. Neil Schneider will be present at the Consumer Electronics Show, and meetings can be scheduled through MTBS' press contact listed below. A brief synopsis of the additional contents of the U-DECIDE Initiative report will be made available at the iZ3D Inc. meeting room #25118M in the Gaming Showcase downstairs, South Hall 2, Las Vegas Convention Center. "While CES is going to be … Continue reading Survey Shows Gamers Want 3D →

Penny Arcade today announced Diane Melville of Babson College as the winner of the 2008 Penny Arcade Scholarship for students intending to pursue a career in the game industry. Ms. Melville will receive a $10,000 award to apply towards her education and professional goals. For the 2008-2009 academic year, Penny Arcade received hundreds of applications from students at schools across the country. Eligible students must be currently attending an accredited US college or university and be full time during the academic school year for which the scholarship is applicable. Selection criteria include GPA, service record, leadership, character, financial need and … Continue reading Penny Arcade Scholar Announced →

Pangea Software, Inc., today announced a major update (version 2.0) is available now for Bugdom 2, its 3D action-adventure game for the Apple iPhone and iPod touch. The 2.0 update for Bugdom 2 features a new refined control scheme that adds a virtual gamepad which employs breakthrough technology of high-precision, highly responsive control mechanics for seamless interaction, making the game much easier to navigate. "We've been spending a lot of time working on updates for our customers as feature requests come in," stated Brian Greenstone, president of Pangea Software. "The 2.0 release of Bugdom 2 is the most significant update … Continue reading Bugdom 2 iPhone Game Updated →

ANKAMA group, creator of internationally renowned MMORPG, DOFUS, is teaming up with Microsoft to develop its 1st console-based video game. ANKAMA group has announced its partnership with Microsoft for the development of Islands of Wakfu, its 1st offering for the latest generation of game consoles. Islands of Wakfu, which is the most recent addition to Ankama's crossmedia universe, retains DOFUS and Wakfu's graphic touch, but adds the feel of an animated cartoon. This adventure/beat'em all style game can be played by two players in team mode and will reveal never seen before background content from the world of DOFUS and … Continue reading Ankama Working On First Console Game →

Aeria Games, a publisher of Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) games announced today the open beta launch of Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online. The game, already highly successful in Japan, proved to be popular amongst English speakers during the closed beta test. For open beta, everyone is invited to play the game for free without download or subscription fees. Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online is the first MMO game in the franchise's 20 year history which includes such popular titles as Digitial Devil Saga and the recently released Persona 4. In Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online Players fight alongside friends and … Continue reading Shin Megami Tensei MMO Launches English Beta →

Scott Kevill, president, GameRanger Technologies, today announced the addition of a new game title to GameRanger, the online gaming service for PC and Mac. Along with over 500 previous titles, GameRanger now provides the key solution for multiplayer matchmaking for Global Crisis, the just- released expansion for Supreme Ruler 2020. Economic instability, the battle for natural resources, military alliances and international relations creates a world filled with tension where the next Cold War could turn hot at any time. There's always something going on in the world that, thanks to human nature, can easily escalate into a conflict. We are … Continue reading GameRanger Adds Supreme Ruler Multiplayer →