Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today announced that tickets for its third BlizzCon gaming convention will go on sale August 11 and that live coverage of the event will be available as an exclusive DIRECTV pay per view event. BlizzCon is a celebration of the global player communities surrounding Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft, Diablo, and StarCraft game universes. The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on October 10 and 11. "Meeting and interacting with our players at BlizzCon is always a great experience for us," stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We're also pleased … Continue reading BlizzCon Tickets On Sale August 11 →

Leading video game developer and publisher, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that Soulcalibur IV, is now available at retailers throughout North America for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The premier weapon-based fighting franchise returns with an evolution of its highly celebrated fighting system with more than 30 characters, new gameplay mechanics, and stunning high definition graphics. In Soulcalibur IV the origins of the ongoing saga are set to be revealed as new and familiar faces from all around the galaxy seek the rival swords for their own … Continue reading Soulcalibur IV Ships →

High Voltage Software, developer of the highly anticipated first-person shooter The Conduit, has garnered acclaim and attention across the web. In a limited showing throughout the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) Media and Business Summit, The Conduit has managed to earn accolades including: – Best Wii Game of E3 (IGN.com) – Best Wii Shooter of E3 (IGN.com) – Best Graphics Technology on Wii (IGN.com) – Honorable Mention for Real-Time Control on Wii (IGN.com) – Best Wii Game of E3 (Gametrailers.com) And top 20 Games of E3 (Edge-online.com) The Conduit is planned for release in Q1 2009 and set to incorporate online … Continue reading Conduit Wins Best Of E3 →

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced today that high-style action will be unleashed on January 27, 2009 with Afro Samurai for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. Based on the critically-acclaimed anime series starring and executive- produced by Samuel L. Jackson, Afro Samurai the game blends urban hip hop culture with traditional Japanese aesthetics to create a brutally fresh cinematic, interactive experience. In Afro Samurai, follow Afro in his tale of revenge as he searches for his father's murderer and the holder of the … Continue reading Afro Samurai Gets January Release Date →

Continuing its rapid ascent toward the top of the highly competitive peripherals market, Penguin United has announced the launch of its highly anticipated 4X Quad Charge Station that can charge four Wii remotes simultaneously. The 4X Quad Charge Station provides each remote with up to 13 hours of battery life and requires less than four hours of charge time. The fact that Penguin's Quad Charger uses a Li-Ion Battery rather than the standard Ni-Mh also means that each remote will have 13 hours of actual playtime unhindered by drainage. The 4X Quad Charge Station uses Li-Ion batteries rather than inferior … Continue reading Penguin Releases Wii Quad Charger →

AAA developer BottleRocket Entertainment, is building the highly-anticipated next-generation debut of the cult classic Splatterhouse for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system on Emergent's Gamebryo. Several factors played a major role in the selection process for the technology that will bring to market the unique mix of the brawler and survival horror genres found in Splatterhouse. Most important, Gamebryo's flexible and modular features with easy-to-extend, fully-documented APIs allows BottleRocket to focus on game creativity. The company is also impressed with the ability to quickly develop prototypes and get to … Continue reading BottleRocket Picks Gamebryo For Splatterhouse →

Henry Price and Robert Einspruch recently joined the senior leadership team at Dallas-based MumboJumbo. Price is assuming the Vice President of North American Retail position, in which he will be responsible for overseeing and developing sales and marketing strategies. Einspruch has been named the Director of Online, where he will manage the company's flagship site, mumbojumbo.com and other online outlets. "Henry is an industry veteran, and we're very glad to have him back," said Mark Cottam, CEO of MumboJumbo. "Henry brings a vast knowledge of the gaming industry and particularly keen insight into our space, which makes his return key … Continue reading MumboJumbo Adds Staff →

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish WATCHMEN, an episodic downloadable game based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures' film for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in 2009. The game captures the action and intrigue of the "Watchmen" feature film, directed by Zack Snyder, who previously helmed the blockbuster "300." The screenplay for "Watchmen" is by David Hayter and Alex Tse, based on the award-winning graphic novel illustrated by Dave Gibbons and published by DC Comics. The film is produced by Lawrence Gordon ("Die Hard"), Lloyd Levin ("United … Continue reading Warner Bros. To Publish Watchmen Game →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and IQ Software (www.worldwar2.pl) are pleased to announce the release of World War II: Road to Victory! Now gamers can wage World War II in Europe from the front lines in France and Russia to the deserts of North Africa and the airfields and convoys of Britain in a riveting turn-based grand strategy format. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "This debut release from new developer IQ Software delivers great gameplay and historical depth in a classic hex-based and turn-based grand strategy format. World War II: Road to Victory beautifully combines highly replayable game … Continue reading WW II: Road To Victory Released →

The new categories for the 3rd ELANs – an awards show that recently announced its expansion to global competition and which has for the last two years honored video games and animation with big-name hosts such as William Shatner (1st year) and Seth MacFarlane (2nd year) – were announced today after three days of consultation with the industries themselves including Visual Effects which have been added to the next show taking place in Vancouver on Saturday, February 28, 2009. "We hold Industry Roundtables in Vancouver and ask each group to determine their own Award Categories and Criteria," explains Holly Carinci, … Continue reading The ELANS Announces Award Categories →