Aspyr has partnered with Nobilis Publishing to introduce the successful Nintendo DSâ„¢ titles Emma at the Farm and Emma in the Mountains to the United States. Bringing the French literary heroine to young girls in the US for the first time, the Emma games feature engaging and educational gameplay utilizing all of the interaction possible on DS. To guide Emma through her adventures, players must manipulate the stylus as well as the microphone to race, choose outfits, find items, call to other characters or blow debris out of the way. The stories of both games teach young girls to identify … Continue reading Aspyr And Nobilis Bringing Emma Games To US →

The ESA Foundation will be the beneficiary of the upcoming Level Up Charity Games competition in Austin, Texas, the charitable organization announced today. Proceeds from the September 17 event will support the ESA Foundation's Scholarship Program, which provides tuition assistance to women and minority students studying video game subjects. "The ESA Foundation is committed to helping improve the lives of young people," said Jenny Lai, Vice President of the ESA Foundation. "The proceeds of this event will allow us to give back even more and enable students from across the country to pursue studies in computer and video game development … Continue reading Level Up Event To Benefit ESA Foundation →

Agetec today announced that its newest adventure game, Falling Stars for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, has shipped to North American retailers everywhere. The title is the perfect entry point for the younger generation to have their first taste of a role playing experience. "Falling Stars is a great game the whole family will appreciate," said Mark Johnson, Producer at Agetec. "Its cute characters, fun quests, and challenging mini-games are something kids will really enjoy, while the lack of blood and gore usually found in games will prove to be a pleasant change for parents." In Falling Stars, players … Continue reading Falling Stars Ships For PS2 →

As a new academic year begins, a record number of colleges, universities and other institutions of higher learning are offering courses and degrees in video game design, programming, and art. From certificate programs in 3D Animation & Interactive Media (Boston University) to master's degrees in Computer Graphics and Game Technology (University of Pennsylvania), the programs reflect the growing importance of video games on the economy and culture of the United States. More than 200 colleges and universities around the country have added video game courses and degrees to their respective bulletins. "Video games are not just a mainstream entertainment medium, … Continue reading Colleges Now Offering Game Degrees →

The first expansion to the SAGA MMO RTS (by Silverlode Interactive) world adds 17 new Undead troops and 5 spells to the core unit set and enables the Undead as a playable race. The Undead are a fearless faction, featuring such powerful units as the self-regenerating Undead Dragon, and the Lich, who dominates with his Terror ability, which breaks the morale of even the most resilient foes. The Undead expansion also adds new quests for players trying the new race, as well as a number of new quests advancing the SAGA storyline for all races and factions. SAGA has an … Continue reading SAGA MMORTS Releases The Undead →

Matrix Games and AGEOD are thrilled to announce that the new release Birth of America 2: Wars in America, is now available for purchase at the Matrix Games Store! This grand strategy sequel to the popular Birth of America covers warfare in North America from the Pequot War in 1636 through full campaigns on the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and War of 1812 all the way to the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Wars in America is a new game and comes with a sizeable list of new features and innovations as well as a large scenario … Continue reading Birth Of America 2 Ready →

Emergent's Gamebryo Casual is set to change the gaming landscape by providing casual game developers with the same powerful production software and design tools used by big budget AAA titles. Gamebryo Casual was designed to meet the needs of casual game developers' limited budgets, timelines and high expectations. Emergent's action is poised to support this growing market, who truly embraces the idea that there is no such thing as a small game. Emergent's CEO sees Gamebryo Casual as a way to help the industry expand the casual market beyond its origins by creating short format AAA titles. However, with smaller … Continue reading Casual Gamebryo Game Creator Launches →

Aspyr Media has teamed with Nobilis Publishing to introduce the coolest and pinkest PDA ever to North America. Hello Kitty Daily for Nintendo DS is the new Personal DS Assistant that Hello Kitty fans and young Nintendo DS owners won't be able to live without. The title stars the iconic Hello Kitty and other characters as adorable aides that help organize busy lives. Hello Kitty Daily is ideal for managing busy schedules, organizing friends' contact information, taking notes, keeping track of spending money and even improving efficiency, all with the unique style that Hello Kitty is known for around the … Continue reading Hello Kitty Stalking DS →

Joymax, an independent developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, announced today that Deco Online, the new free-to-play action MMORPG, has officially launched. To celebrate the official opening, the in-game cash item shop is now also open for business, offering players a wide variety of equipment, clothing, weapons, and potions to aid their travels in the fantasy world of Millena and Rain. Available items include: Wings that offer additional abilities to players Useful pets, like a unicorn that increases speed by 55%, a tiger that ramps up offensive abilities, and a desert fox which helps boost players' … Continue reading Deco Online Launches →

Leading worldwide videogame publisher Lighthouse Interactive, part of SilverBirch Inc.'s (SVB:TSXV) video game division, announced today that it has signed a Publisher License Agreement with Nintendo of Europe GmbH. This allows Lighthouse Interactive to publish and develop products on Wii and NintendoDS platforms. Steve Wall, Cofounder and Vice President of Lighthouse Interactive said, "This is a significant milestone in the continued growth of the company. It gives us the opportunity to further expand our product catalogue and take Lighthouse Interactive to the next level. We look forward to working with Nintendo."