Hands-On Mobile, Inc., a leading developer of connected games and applications, today announced that one of the 1980's favorite games, Crystal Quest, is now available for iPhone and iPod touch from the Apple App Store. Crystal Quest made its first appearance on the Macintosh in 1987, and has progressively grown its fan base throughout the years. Delivering a unique combination of therapeutic enjoyment and intense, adrenalin-boiling arcade action the player's objective is to collect enough crystals to open a gateway to advance to the next level. "It is a tremendous pleasure for us to re-release this beloved title that so … Continue reading Crystal Quest Jumps To iPhone →

SPIL GAMES, the world's ultimate online game destination, today announced that Sidney Mock has joined the company as its new Chief Commercial Officer. As CCO, Mock will develop the strategic policies for the Sales and Business Development divisions of SPIL GAMES. He will lead all revenue-driven activities on the company's 50 online game portals and oversee the worldwide sales teams. Mock joins SPIL GAMES after a successful period at Google in the Netherlands, where he served as Industry Leader for the Netherlands, responsible for sales of Google products across the Financial Services, Automotive and Classifieds sectors. Prior to his role … Continue reading Sydney Mock Becomes Spil Games CCO →

Dub Software announces the release of BoneTown, a controversial new video game that will combine adult themes and humor with action and adventure. The first game of its kind, it will allow a player to do everything from living out fantasies to fighting enemies using his own flatulence while working to save BoneTown from "The Man." BoneTown makes liberal use of irreverent and crude subject matter, and all parts of its gameplay and storyline are infused with the game's signature profane comedy. The game also includes mature themes, such as sexual activity and the use of illicit substances. As the … Continue reading Controversial BoneTown Released →

2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that National League Cy Young Award winner, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants, will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for next year's highly anticipated baseball video game, Major League Baseball 2K9. Lincecum led Major League Baseball with 265 strikeouts during the 2008 season and set a new team record in the process. He has quickly become a fan favorite and established himself as one of the most thrilling young pitchers to watch in baseball today. "Winning the Cy Young Award is … Continue reading Tim Lincecum Gets Baseball 2K9 Cover →

iZ3D, LLC, designer, marketer and developer, of advanced 3D visualization systems, is pleased to announce that it is a winner of the notable Pioneer Award from the world's first digital "3-D Film & Interactive Festival" (3DFF). The award was presented in Cocoa Beach, Florida, via "The 3-D Film & Interactive Lounge". The event was the first competitive digital 3D stereoscopic film festival in the world. For more information visit www.3DFF.org. "For its true pioneering achievements in the world of 3-D stereoscopic gaming, I am pleased to present iZ3D with a 3DFF Pioneer Award," stated Chris Crescitelli, 3DFF's Festival Director who … Continue reading iZ3D Wins Pioneer Award →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (PES 2009) has shipped to retail stores nationwide for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, and Windows PC. Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 combines the attention to detail that has been the series' hallmark with extensive new additions creating an ultra-real experience that are certain to cement the franchise's reputation as the world's definitive soccer title for any format. Known by millions of fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism, PES 2009 will further … Continue reading Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Ships →

Challenge Games has announced that Baseball Boss is now available on the Apple iPhone web browser, allowing players to easily access and play Baseball Boss while on-the-go. Baseball Boss is the market's only web-based, online baseball game that combines virtual baseball card collecting and fantasy baseball simulation. Baseball Boss players can now use their iPhones to access their accounts, monitor the status of card auctions, browse their card collections, accept game challenges and see the results. Also, many of the team management and messaging features are available to Baseball Boss players on the iPhone. iPhone owners who are not current … Continue reading Baseball Boss Swings On iPhone →

Today Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 2, its open world first person shooter on Xbox 360(TM), PLAYSTATION 3 and PC, has already reached one million units sell-through worldwide in less than three weeks of availability at retail. "The holiday quarter is off to a solid start with the successful launch of Far Cry 2," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. "The game is well on track to achieve our expectations for the year." The unique game play of Far Cry 2 has impressed players around the globe, offering a true open world environment that allows gamers to create … Continue reading Farcry 2 Reaches One Million Sales →

Beyond performing along with both indie rock and mainstream anthems, the Nintendo DS version of Disney Interactive Studios' upcoming Ultimate Band puts players in the studio to let them create and perform their own tracks. "With its touch controls and networking, the Nintendo DS gave us a great opportunity to take Ultimate Band in creative new directions," says Mark McArthur, development director from developer Fall Line Studios. "In the studio, you can lay down the track of the lead guitar, play that as a rhythmic loop beneath your bass guitar, layer in some drums and ultimately build your own song … Continue reading Ultimate Band Lets Gamers Make Music →

Check your gear and get ready to move out to your nearest retailer on Veterans Day, as Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch, have shipped Call of Duty: World at War to retail stores nationwide. Available now, Call of Duty: World at War takes players to a grittier WWII than ever before – from facing down Imperial Japanese Banzai charges and guerilla tactics in the Pacific – to exacting ruthless revenge as you beat back the enemy all the way to the steps of Berlin one bloody inch at a time. In addition to introducing franchise-first four-person cooperative … Continue reading Call Of Duty: World At War Invades America →