2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that 11-time NBA All-Star and 2008 Defensive Player of the Year Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics will be featured as the cover athlete and spokesman for this year's most highly anticipated basketball video game, NBA 2K9. After leading the Boston Celtics to the greatest single-season turnaround in NBA franchise history, Garnett will lend his unmatched passion and on-court intensity to provide dedicated fans with the most fun and riveting basketball simulation experience available. "NBA 2K is where it's AT! End of story," said Garnett, … Continue reading Kevin Garnett Is NBA 2K9 Cover Athlete →

Grey Dog Software, a Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation software for personal computers, today releases Total Extreme Wrestling 2008. Total Extreme Wrestling 2008 is a sequel to Adam Ryland's extremely popular Total Extreme Wrestling series, and is available for digital download exclusively through Grey Dog Software for U.S. $34.95. Total Extreme Wrestling 2008 allows players to take on the role of a wrestling promoter, where it is up to you to try and steer your company to the top of the industry, along the way dealing with prima donna superstars, wars and alliances with other wrestling companies, family … Continue reading Total Extreme Wrestling 2008 Released →

Empires of Steel is a turn-based game of world conquest set in the 20th century. Players command various ground, armored, naval and air force units against up to 20 human or computer-controlled (Artificial Intelligence) opponents. Empires of Steel uses a simultaneous turn-resolution system, better known in gaming as "We-Go". You can form alliances, capture and trade precious resources, research new technologies, and of course form huge invasion fleets and armies to conquer your opponents. Empires of Steel was built from the ground up with multi-player in mind, and includes voice and text chat systems, matchmaking features, and even a download … Continue reading Empires Of Steel Announced →

Lock 'n Load Publishing, the company that brought the award-winning Lock 'n Load game system to players across the planet, announces their plans to publish All Things Zombie, the Origins 2006 miniatures game of the Year to the board game world of Lock 'n Load Publishing. Gamers play as adventurers trying to survive in a world populated with zombies, fighting intensely satisfying tactical battles as they roam the devastated land. As the designer, Ed Texiera says, "It's all about real life in an unreal world." Or something like that. Featuring amazing art, and a detailed, yet accessible, design, All Things … Continue reading Zombies Invade Virginia →

Turbine, Inc. today announced that it has raised $40 million in equity financing. Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX) and GGV Capital, a leader in expansion-stage venture capital investments in the U.S. and China, led the investment along with existing investors, Highland Capital Partners, Polaris Venture Partners, Tudor Ventures and Columbia Capital. The investment will be used to further accelerate Turbine's growth as a global leader in online entertainment. "This is truly an exciting time for Turbine. The addition of Time Warner, one of the world's largest media companies, and GGV Capital, one of the financial community's most sophisticated investors, adds … Continue reading Turbine Rounds Up $40 Million In Funding →

iZ3D, LLC, designer, developer, and marketer of advanced 3D visualization systems, is pleased to announce that it has been selected to join the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp., the program is designed to connect high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network that provides access to Microsoft people and programs. "We are pleased that Microsoft acknowledges the emergence of 3D as a viable trend for immersive gaming, computer design and home theater purposes. Through our selection into the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program we are hoping to work … Continue reading iZ3D Joins Microsoft Startup Accelerator →

Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games today announced that the Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy demo has reached the 1 million download mark. Gamers worldwide will receive their next assignments June 3rd as the game ships to retailers nationwide. The Bourne Conspiracy demo features: A look into how The Bourne Conspiracy combines original missions with memorable film moments to plunge players into the role of both trained Treadstone assassin and a malfunctioning government weapon on the run, Brutal hand-to-hand combat choreographed by the films' fight coordinator and stunt legend Jeff Imada, recreating Bourne's signature combat style and ability to … Continue reading Bourne Conspiracy Reaches 1 Million Downloads →

2K Sports announced today that Don King Presents: Prizefighter, the first documentary-style boxing extravaganza, has officially gone gold and is now ready for production for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by Venom Games, a 2K studio, Don King Presents: Prizefighter is equal parts sports simulation and true boxing drama that takes place both inside and outside the ring. Don King Presents: Prizefighter casts players in the role of a talented, unknown boxer fighting his way out of obscurity and into the international spotlight while attempting to claim the world championship title. The immersive storyline challenges … Continue reading Don King Prizefighter Shipping June 10th →

Cryptic Studios, one of the leading independent developers of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), announced today that John Needham has joined the company as its Chief Executive Officer. Needham joins Cryptic from Sony Online Entertainment, where he served as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Operations. "John Needham's proven leadership in the MMO space makes him a dynamic fit for heading up Cryptic's new corporate direction. As an SVP of Sony Online Entertainment he has contributed greatly to the growth of the industry and we're excited to combine his operational experience with our vision for the future of … Continue reading Needham Named CEO of Cryptic Studios →

Harmonix Music Systems, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), announced today that they will team up with Q Entertainment, a leading Japanese music game designer, to bring the best-selling music videogame Rock Band to Japan. The two studios will work together to develop the title, marking the first US-originated rock music game to be heavily localized for the Japanese market. The game will feature Japanese musical acts as well as other localized assets. Rock Band's return to the birthplace of rhythm games will benefit from Q Entertainment's experience … Continue reading Rock Band Going to Japan →