Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher announced today the North American launch of The Witcher, the first game from Polish development studio CD Projekt RED and a distinctive PC role-playing game which delivers a thrilling story in a unique fantasy universe alongside stunning tactical combat. The Witcher is a Games for Windows title, rated M for Mature and available at the suggested retail price of $49.95. In The Witcher players take the role of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, who exists on the fringes of a complex … Continue reading The Witcher Casts Its Spell →

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will officially rip it up on retail store shelves nationwide this Sunday, October 28. To help celebrate the legendary launch, over 3,000 stores across the country are expected to organize their own midnight launch events this weekend, allowing all aspiring axe-shredders to unleash their inner-rock star. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock will include explosive new content and features including a multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a host of exclusive unlockable content and visually stunning rock venues. Expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow … Continue reading Guitar Hero III Rocks To Shelves →

The DreamWorks Animation lineup of video games is growing with the announcement that Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Bee Movie Game and Shrek: Ogres and Dronkeys have shipped and are now available at retail locations nationwide. Bee Movie Game is based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, "Bee Movie," from creator Jerry Seinfeld. Bee Movie Game allows players to race, chase, fly and blast their way through the adrenaline-fuelled world from the feature film and beyond. As the witty and courageous Barry B. Benson, gamers are propelled on an exciting adventure to save the bees' right to produce honey and keep … Continue reading Bee Movie, Shrek Game Ships →

Emerging Entertainment, a leading Singapore developer, is celebrating its first anniversary by talking about its latest project, Troll & Armor. EE's newest title is a next-generation fantasy action-adventure game for PC and console. While working on this project EE has also expanded its team to bring in the finest artists and programming talent Singapore and the south east Asia Region has to offer as well as experienced team members from overseas. Troll & Armor is a cross-genre action adventure game that mixes in elements from several other types of games. The title revolves around guiding companion characters through puzzles, managing … Continue reading Emerging Entertainment Turns One →

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), in conjunction with Disney-ABC Television Group's ABC Entertainment and BBC Worldwide, announced today that "Dancing with the Stars" for Wii and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is available in retail stores nationwide. A limited edition party-bundle containing a "Dancing with the Stars" dance pad along with the PlayStation 2 game will release on November 13th. Join some of the most popular cast members from past seasons, including nine stars such as Joey Lawrence and Laila Ali and nine professional dancers as you compete to impress the judges. Dance to thirty-six licensed songs from the show, including … Continue reading Dancing With The Stars Game Ships →

Today Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced its highly anticipated Assassin's Creed video game has gone "gold" and is set to launch in North America on November 13, 2007. The title is one of the most anticipated games for the holiday season, arriving on the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft at the MSRP of $59.99 with the Limited Edition priced at $69.99 – rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB. In addition, those who pre-order Assassin's Creed at GameStop will receive an exclusive Assassin's Creed … Continue reading Assassin's Creed Goes Gold →

Just in time for holiday, Microsoft Corp. today released a new Xbox 360 console that delivers games and content to everyone in the family for an incredible value of $279.99 (U.S. estimated retail price). Available in stores beginning today, Xbox 360 Arcade console is the first Xbox 360 console to include five family-friendly games, a wireless controller, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connection to enable high-definition output if desired and 256 MB of memory useful for storing games and entertainment content. At $279.99, the Xbox 360 Arcade console will include five best-selling games: "PAC-MAN Championship Edition" (NAMCO BANDAI Games America … Continue reading Microsoft Selling Family Friendly 360 →

Traction Public Relations, one of the top video game specific public relations agencies in the country, announced today that they are now the official agency of record for 4 new companies. They are proud to welcome to the family Emerging Entertainment, iEnergizer, Steve Ouimette Studios and Wahoo Studios. Traction has previously announced representing companies such as 1C Company, Mad Catz and Konami. "Traction Public Relations has already had an immediate positive impact on our PR efforts with NinjaBee's Band of Bugs property, with well-crafted and professional press releases reaching a very large audience," said Steve Taylor, President of Wahoo Studios. … Continue reading Traction PR Bags Four New Clients →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced the development of the first Neverwinter Nights 2 Adventure Pack to be available exclusively by digital download. Created by Atari and some of the most prominent members of the Neverwinter Nights 2 communities, Neverwinter Nights 2: Mysteries of Westgate provides hours of additional entertainment with all new engrossing storylines, professional voice acting, enchanting musical scores, new in-game content, and much more. Neverwinter Nights 2 is set in the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Forgotten Realms universe created by Wizards of the Coast, a … Continue reading Atari Announces Neverwinter Nights 2 Adventure Pack →

DreamCatcher Inc. of the JoWooD Group, a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software, today announced that Painkiller: Overdose, the next installment in the critically-acclaimed and award-winning franchise Painkiller, has shipped to retail stores. The popular high-energy, frantic-styled gameplay is back in full force to continue the frenzy started among FPS fans in 2004 with the release of the original Painkiller. This sequel to the eventual prequel is packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer levels of mayhem. Painkiller: Overdose brings with it 8 innovative demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and … Continue reading Painkiller Overdoes Ships →