Auran and Gamecock Media Group today announced that FURY has shipped to North American retailers. Combining the fast paced gameplay of a first-person shooter with in-depth role-playing game elements, FURY is a Player versus Player powerhouse that wants you to waste enemies, not time. Rated T for Teen, FURY is available now on PC for an MSRP of $49.99. With the success of the recent open-Beta tournament, The FURY Challenge, there have been many changes and improvements to both the gameplay and look of FURY. The revamped character creation/customization brings new meaning to the phrase "pick up and play." New … Continue reading Free Fury MMO Ships →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that You Are Empty, Death to Spies and Dawn of Magic for Windows PC have shipped to retailers across North America. You are Empty, Death to Spies, and Dawn of Magic are all rated M for Mature and will each be available at the suggested retail price of $29.95. "We are excited to bring these innovative 1C titles to the North American market," said Todd Slepian, Producer, Atari, Inc. "Each title offers players a unique world to discover and fascinating gameplay: … Continue reading Atari Releases Three 1C Games For PC →

Starting today, gamers nationwide can create their own skating legacy with Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. Now available at retail stores nationwide, the latest installment in the #1 best-selling action sports franchise delivers deeper customization than ever before, empowering players with the freedom to define their character and story based on the choices they make, the paths they skate and the style they want. In addition, the game features a fully-loaded video editor, complete with editing tools and a visual effects suite to create epic skate videos, and a customizable skate lounge where players can skate with … Continue reading Tony Hawk's Proving Ground Ships →

Two amazing games from Wild Hare have been added to the GiN Prize Pool this week. Both Prank TV and Instinct are now possible prizes for one lucky GiN reader each week. Subscribing to the weekly newsletter is completely free, so if you want a chance to win either of these awesome PC games, Subscribe Now! "Every game that we put into the prize pool is one that we know our readers will love," said Nate Wooley, publisher of Gameindustry.com. "And the people at Wild Hare were nice enough to provide several copies of each game for our fans. And … Continue reading Prank TV, Instinct Added To Prize Pool →

Microsoft Corp. today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of the Halo franchise, to embark on a path to become an independent company. Microsoft will retain an equity interest in Bungie at the same time continuing its long standing publishing agreement between Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie for the Microsoft owned "Halo" intellectual property as well as other future properties developed by Bungie. The critically acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive "Halo 3" achieved $300 million in global sales in its first week. Released on Tuesday, Sept. 25, "Halo 3" is the fastest-selling video game ever and already one of … Continue reading Microsoft Could Let Halo Creator Bungie Go Independent →

Seagate Technology (NYSE:STX) today announced a yearlong partnership with Ubisoft's Frag Dolls, bringing together the world's best professional-level female gamers with the world's leading storage solutions provider. In addition to evangelizing the thrills of gaming that hard drives enable, the partnership will include a one-of-a-kind online gaming tournament in which the winner will take home highly coveted Seagate storage solutions. "Storage is at the core of the interactive and realistic gaming experience, especially as gamers download more complex games and loads of videos, music and game extras," said Rob Pait, director global consumer electronics marketing at Seagate. "Seagate's sponsorship with … Continue reading Seagate Teams With Ubisoft's Frag Dolls →

iZ3D, LLC, a designer, developer, and marketer of advanced 3D visualization systems, announced today it is a Bronze Level sponsor of LANFest2K7. The company's 22-inch widescreen 3D monitors will be also used in all gaming stations in the E-SPORTS Gaming Pavilion at LANFest2K7. Hosted by www.NewEgg.com, LANFest2K7 will be held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, Calif. on October 5-7, 2007. With over $50,000 in cash and prizes available, attendees are sure to have the ultimate gaming experience. Five lucky gamers Will Win an iZ3D Monitor. "We have battle tested our new 22" Widescreen 3D monitors at many gaming … Continue reading iZ3D Is Bronze Sponsor For LANFest 2K7 →

NCSoft Unveils NCsoft Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, today formally unveiled Carbine Studios (www.carbinestudios.com), the latest member of its growing family of online game development studios. Carbine Studios is located in Aliso Viejo, California, in Orange County. Carbine Studios is currently working on an unannounced project that promises to break new ground in massively multiplayer gaming. The studio, comprised of 17 former Blizzard employees including lead and senior developers from the World of Warcraft team, is led by industry veterans Kevin Beardslee, Tim Cain and Jeremy Gaffney. Kevin Beardslee, Carbine's vice president of design, … Continue reading NCSoft Unveils Carbine Studios →

Oxygen Interactive Software, a worldwide publisher of videogames, announced today its first North American office, Oxygen Games USA. Based in Northern California, the Oxygen Games USA team will lead sales and manage first party and developer relations for all Oxygen Interactive Software operations in North America. "The opening of our North American office means a great deal to the growth of our corporation," stated Jim Scott, CEO of Oxygen Interactive Software. "Because we have so many upcoming titles unique to the North American consumer we recognize that it's time for Oxygen Interactive Software to participate more substantially in this territory … Continue reading Oxygen Interactive Opens US Office →

Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, today announced that Flipper Critters for the Nintendo DS. has now begun shipping to retail in North America. Flipper Critters is a platform based journey where the cute, furry inhabitants travel through a fantasy world filled with puzzles and perilous quests, offering a fun and engaging spin to "traditional" pinball. The game is Rated "E" for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Review Board and is available now at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $14.99. "Flipper Critters is a cute and challenging adventure, combining classic RPG-like story elements … Continue reading Flipper Critters Releases →