Continuing to lead the shift of mainstream enterprise computing to energy-efficient processors, AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced today that Quad-Core AMD Opteron(tm) processors, code-named "Barcelona," are planned for shipment in both standard and low power versions at launch later this summer. This would be the first time AMD has made both standard and low power parts immediately available as part of a new processor launch. Additionally, AMD today updated its projected timing on "Barcelona" availability and provided additional product details. AMD expects that the processors will begin shipping for revenue in August 2007, with systems from AMD platform partners beginning to ship … Continue reading AMD To Ship Quad Core Chips →

Today Agetec announced Cookie & Cream for Nintendo DS has shipped in North America. A unique cross between a puzzle and platformer game, Cookie & Cream is rated E for Everyone, and is available now for $29.99. When the moon is no longer lighting the night sky, two rabbits – Cookie & Cream – are put in charge of discovering where the nighttime orb has gone to. Their investigation leads them to a mysterious trap-filled island. They'll have to work together if they hope to rescue the errant lunar object in time for the Moon Festival. Players of Cookie & … Continue reading Cookie & Cream DS Game Ships →

2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it will publish Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier. Slated for a spring 2008 release for next generation consoles and handhelds, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is being developed by Firaxis Games, 2K's world-renowned development studio. Sid Meier put computer gaming on the map when he delivered Civilization to the gaming world, launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award-winning and addictive strategy series of all time, including Sid Meier's Civilization IVâ„¢, … Continue reading Civilization Franchise Moving To Consoles →

3001 AD, a Virtual Reality (VR) hardware developer that has pioneered tracked Head Mounted Displays and innovative gaming accessories for First Person Shooter games since 1995, is introducing a suite of "must-have" Trimersion accessories to enhance the total immersion experience for gaming aficionados, including three new wireless Trimersion controllers for some of the market's most popular games. The Tracked Gun Controller, an upgrade for the original Trimersion Gun Controller, allows the gamer to track directly with the gun. For racing games, the new Steering Wheel Controller creates an exciting, realistic driving experience for the user. The new Gamepad Controller offers … Continue reading Trimersion VR-like Accessories Announced →

D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA), a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase North Carolina-based Vicious Cycle Software, Inc. Upon completion of the transaction, D3PA will hold Vicious Cycle Software as a subsidiary through share acquisition. Vicious Cycle Software creates titles for all age groups based on both licensed and original intellectual property and is the developer of the Vicious Engine(TM) development technology for consoles, handhelds and the PC. "The addition of Vicious Cycle to D3PA marks our first acquistion of an internal developer and further strengthens our capabilities … Continue reading D3 To Acquire Vicious Cycle Software →

FOG Studios, the world's first and most successful interactive representation agency, has announced that they have signed an exclusive agreement with Hotrocket, an interactive firm based in Edmonton, Alberta. FOG Studios will work closely with Hotrocket to develop new multiplatform interactive entertainment concepts with FOG's network of international brands and studios. Hotrocket's profile has quickly risen over the last year, gaining industry attention with their original multiplatform kids' property, "C.I.E.", produced through their production company, Rocketfuel. In 2006, the company was named "Most Promising New Company of the Year" at the Canadian New Media Awards. In 2007, their project was … Continue reading Fog Studios Signs Hotrocket →

The American Medical Association today tabled a controversial proposal that would have classified excessive video game playing as an addiction akin to alcoholism or drug use. Members of the AMA who are specialists in addictions spoke out strongly against the proposal, which they say needs more time for study. Their voices apparently won out at the AMA conference today. The committee studying the issue opted for more time, and will send its recommendation to the full AMA board later this week. The movement to classify games in such a manner was started by a group of physicians who wanted such … Continue reading AMA Says Games Not An Addiction"Yet →

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE:MWY), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced that Hour of Victory, the highly-anticipated World War II first-person shooter now exclusively for Xbox 360, has shipped to retailers nationwide. "Hour of Victory gives gamers a chance to play a World War II game the way they want – whether as a guns-blazing Commando, a stealthy covert-operative, or a sharpshooting Ranger," said Steve Allison, chief marketing officer, Midway. "Built using Unreal Engine 3.0, Hour of Victory delivers high-action moments throughout, both in the single-player campaign or with the three different multiplayer modes over Xbox Live." … Continue reading Hour Of Victory Ships For 360 →

Gamecock Media Group today announced Wideload's Hail to the Chimp will be released on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 system in Spring 2008. Jump into the biggest political race the animal kingdom has ever witnessed and battle all competitors head-to-head. Do you have what it takes to be King of the Jungle? "No one has attempted to bring an over-the-top party game like Hail to the Chimp to next-gen consoles, much less one with biting political satire," said Rick Stults, Console Chief for Gamecock Media Group. "Keeping with its reputation, Wideload … Continue reading Hail To The Chimp Coming To 360, PS3 →

The Saitek Group, has further committed to those who love to fly by adding new and advanced products to the company's Pro Flight Series. The company today formally announced the addition of the Pro Flight Yoke and the Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant which "took off" with rave reviews from hard core flight-sim enthusiasts. These newest models are designed to compliment and work in tandem with Saitek's Pro Flight Rudder Pedals that "landed" late last year and became instant best-sellers. "As hardcore flight sim enthusiasts ourselves, we are especially excited about these new controllers," said Mark Starrett, product marketing manager of … Continue reading Saitek Adding Realistic Airplane Control Lineup →