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 →

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe, Ltd today announced SEGA Bass Fishing for the Wii, the latest addition to one of the most successful fishing game franchises of all time. With content developed exclusively for the Wii, SEGA Bass Fishing will be released in early 2008. SEGA Bass Fishing is back and better than ever returning with all-new intuitive controls utilizing the Wii Remoteâ„¢ and Nunchukâ„¢. With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, gamers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass. SEGA Bass Fishing … Continue reading Sega Bass Fishing Coming To Wii →

Imaginova Corp., a leading digital media and commerce company that reaches a large intellectually curious audience, today announced the acquisition of Newsarama.com, the media property of record for the global comic book community. For Imaginova, home to popular sites such as LiveScience.com and Space.com, Newsarama marks the company's entrance into genre entertainment. "Newsarama is a great complement to our established media brands. Imaginova's current audience shares many attributes with the Newsarama community. Our audience is bright, tech-savvy, early adopters, very much at home in the digital world," says Dan Stone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Imaginova. "We are creating … Continue reading Imaginova Buys Newsarama.com →

The much-debated subject of violence in video games is the subject Freshman Director, Spencer Halpin, chose to tackle in his upcoming feature-length documentary, 'Moral Kombat' which is premiering at the VideoGame Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 3, 2007. The film was the first high-definition documentary shot entirely in HD three years ago using state-of-the-art technology and cutting edge special effects. The content couldn't be a more timely or more appropriate subject matter and is sure to draw strong reactions from both sides of the debate. 'Spencer Halpin's: Moral Kombat is a probative work that examines interactive entertainment as a … Continue reading Violent Game Debate Movie To Screen At VGXpo →