iZ3D, LLC, designer, developer, and pioneer of advanced 3D visualization systems, is pleased to announce that it is among the notable 3D industry sponsors of the world's first digital "3-D Film & Interactive Festival" (3DFF). The festivities will begin on October 10 – 12, 2008 in Orlando, Florida and will continue October 17 – 19 in Cocoa Beach via "The 3-D Film & Interactive Lounge."The event is slated to be the first competitive, entirely digital 3D stereoscopic film festival in the world. For more information visit www.3DFF.org. "3DFF is pleased to have iZ3D and its popular 3D monitors as a … Continue reading iZ3D Sponsoring Film Festival →

Plastic Wax, a leading digital animation studio specializing in videogame production and premium entertainment, today announced global expansion plans that include extensive talent acquisition, investments in new technology and the opening of an office in San Francisco focused on business development. Over 30 members have been added to the Plastic Wax team over the last few months, including Producers, Animators, Lighting Leads, and Rendering Leads. This new talent brings a wide range of veteran creative and tech experience from the worlds of videogames, feature length films and television commercials. Further expanding Plastic Wax's capacity to take on cutting-edge entertainment projects … Continue reading Plastic Wax Plans Expansion →

Fresh powder, pristine slopes and winter fun will again drift into homes in March 2009, as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced We Ski and Snowboard, a sequel to its much lauded snow sports game for Nintendo Wii. Topping the list of enhancements in this latest installment of Wii Balance Board standouts is the addition of high-performance snowboarding, as well as improved skiing functionality, two massive new mountains and 10,000 more vertical meters. Complete with fun boxes, rails and a half-pipe, both skiers and snowboarders alike can boost huge air and over-the-top aerial tricks in this epic wintry experience. … Continue reading We Ski Moves To Wii →

Lunar Tide Communications, Inc., co-producers of America's Video Game Expo (VGXPO), one of the largest consumer gaming events in the America's, is expanding the scope of VGXPO to include a new game industry conference – the ‘East Coast Games Summit'. Designed to serve the professional colleagues in the game industry, as well as those interested in starting a career in games, the Summit offers programming for all VGXPO attendees. Co-sponsored by GameJobs.com and GameRecruiter, the East Coast Games Summit is an industry conference that supports a range of programming and networking opportunities. Summit tracks include: "Scrum Deconstructed," a hands-on workshop … Continue reading VGXpo Adding Games Summit To Show →

Today, KOEI announced that the company has released a Title Update for Warriors Orochi 2 for Xbox 360. KOEI's top priority is to always deliver outstanding products with the highest levels of quality. However, we have determined that under certain conditions unusual slow-down may occur during battle scenes in Warriors Orochi 2 for Xbox 360. If you have this game, you will be able to download a Title Update through Xbox LIVE. This problem only affects the version for Xbox 360 and does not affect the version for PlayStation 2. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter, … Continue reading KOEI Fixing 360 Version Of Orochi 2 →

Valve today announced the availability of five leading Source MODs (game modifications built atop Valve's leading engine technology). The initial set of MODs offered via Steam are available free of charge for owners of any Source-based game. To celebrate the launch of MODs on Steam and give gamers an easy entry into the world of Source MODs, Valve is offering Half-Life 2: Episode One for just $4.99. The original Steam MOD squad is comprised of: Age of Chivalry, D.I.P.R.I.P., Insurgency, Synergy, and Zombie Panic. "Valve has been supporting the MOD community since the company's inception, offering updates to the SDK, … Continue reading Game Mods Now Free On Steam →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced new Latin American focused content for Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (PES '09). The latest edition of the world's best-selling soccer video game franchise will feature beloved Mexican soccer athlete Andres Guardado in the game and on the cover of the box alongside Lionel Messi throughout the Americas. Additionally, renowned Mexican soccer commentators Luis Garcia and Christian Martinoli will voice the game's Spanish soccer commentary. One of Mexcio's finest soccer players, Guardado contributes even further to the authenticity of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 as his renowned play in the Spanish professional club team Deportivo de … Continue reading Latin American Soccer Stars Come To PES ’09 →

Hot on the heels of the release of their exciting tactical shooter, SAS: Secure Tomorrow, City Interactive is pleased to announce the release of Sniper: Art of Victory, to North American PC retail today. Featuring graphics powered by the critically acclaimed Chrome engine, Sniper: Art of Victory puts players into the boots of a WWII sniper as he attempts to fend off German forces throughout key battles of WWII. Sniper: Art of Victory drops players into the thick of the action during various battles of WWII. Taking on the decisive role of a military sharpshooter, it will be up to … Continue reading Sniper: Art Of Victory Takes Its Retail Shot →

AC/DC comes exclusively to Rock Band beginning this November for the worldwide release of AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack by Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks, (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). This exclusive deal with Columbia Records and AC/DC marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band … Continue reading AC/DC Coming To Rock Band →

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today shipped We Cheer to retailers throughout North America. Exclusively for Wii, the game delivers the fun and excitement of world-class competitive cheerleading, as players use motion controlled Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms to perform choreographed routines to 30 smash-hit songs from popular recording artists such as Hilary Duff, Natasha Bedingfield, Moby and Paramore. Giving players the chance to show off their moves in a nationwide cheerleading competition, We Cheer utilizes Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms to deliver an incredibly immersive gameplay experience. Packed with authentic cheerleading moves, We … Continue reading Cheerleading Game Jumps On Wii →