D3Publisher of America, Inc. (D3PA) is out to save the world by recruiting gamers across the nation to ward off enormous, ravaging space invaders in Earth Defence Force 2017, coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 game and entertainment system from Microsoft in March 2007. The arcade-style third-person shooter equips players with an extensive arsenal of diverse weapons, pilotable vehicles and loyal teammates in order to defeat a wide variety of attackers ranging from gigantic ants and spiders to robots and monsters standing more than 20 stories tall. "2007 promises to be a booming year for D3PA, and we're excited to … Continue reading 360 Gamers To Enlist In Earth Defense Force →

It’s Game Day! As part of its "Twelve Days of Power Shopping," Sprint (NYSE: S) has teamed up with one of its premier gaming partners to create the ultimate holiday gaming experience. Beginning today, Sprint customers with data or Vision service subscriptionsand capable handsets will enjoy free wireless gaming demos from Namco Networks, who is celebrating Sprint Game Day by giving away $50 worth of Namco products to the first 25 people who download free demos of arcade classics PAC-MAN, Ms. PAC-MAN, Galaga and Dig Dug. Throughout the holiday season and early 2007, Sprint Game Lobby users can participate in … Continue reading Sprint, Namco Offering Free Mobile Games →

If you think the fun of the holidays is over, think again! Due to the spectacular war fought (and won by our valiant forces!) against the Frost King, the Frostval gift boxes have not been delivered. A state of emergency has been declared, as all gifts undelivered by January 1st will lose their magical powers forever. Frostval calls upon everyone to deliver these wonderful gifts to the world before the deadline. Players need to log in now to claim their own gift and help distribute others! When all gifts are delivered the boxes will open to reveal what's inside. HOLIDAY … Continue reading AdventureQuest Handing Out New Year Goodies →

Leading game developer Wizards of the Coast, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS), today announced, it has reached an agreement with Lucasfilm Ltd. that will allow the Seattle-based company to continue producing the highly popular STAR WARS MINIATURES and STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME titles for years to come. "We are very excited to continue our relationship with Lucasfilm, as it allows us to build on the proven success of our Star Wars brands," said Casey Reeter, vice president of marketing at Wizards of the Coast. "This deal tells consumers that Wizards of the Coast is committed to bringing … Continue reading Wizards, Lucasfilm extend RPG Agreement →

The World Series of Video Games presented by Intel, today revealed details for next month’s World Series of Video Games All-Star Festival coinciding with the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show. The four-day festival will be held in the CES Central Plaza located at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8-11, 2007, and will feature extended exhibition hours, staying open until 8 p.m. each night. The festival, which is free to attend and open to members of the public as well as CES attendees, will feature press events and WSVG exhibition matches held on two stages. Recent WSVG Finals participants and … Continue reading Video Game World Series Meeting at CES →

Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars: Kane Edition (C&C 3: Kane Edition) – a special, numbered collector's edition for the PC that will ship in March 2007 simultaneously with Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (C&C 3). Filled with an enormous amount of exclusive content, C&C 3: Kane Edition will be the definitive collectible for any Command & Conquer or Real-time Strategy (RTS) game fan. C&C 3: Kane Edition will include an exclusive bonus DVD featuring a behind the scenes documentary, deleted scenes and a blooper reel from the live action video shoots, … Continue reading EA Reveals Command & Conquer 3 Kane Edition →

TRITTON Technologies' AX360, one of the industry's first high performance Dolby Digital and Pro Logic certified digital gaming headsets significantly enhances the personal PLAYSTATION 3 gaming experience. The Audio Xtreme (AX) 360 provides true 5.1 digital, 360-degree surround sound is available now for $129.99 MSRP through TRITTON's distributor network. The AX360 connects to the PSIII optical port to deliver optimum, Dolby certified 2.1 and 5.1 digital sound separation. For a radical and extreme gaming experience, the unit features eight strategically placed speakers, four in each ear cup. The external 5.1 audio controller amplifies each individual speaker and provides total audio … Continue reading Tritton Releases PS3 Sound System →

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has entered into a videogame distribution agreement with Codemasters, Inc. for distribution and sales of its product slate in North America beginning in April 2007. Within Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will work together with Warner Home Video in managing the distribution, sales and trade marketing of Codemasters' portfolio of videogames. "This partnership allows the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group divisions to combine strengths to distribute Codemasters' games, which have global appeal, throughout North America," said Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. "Employing the expertise of our gaming division … Continue reading Warner Bros., Codemasters Ink Distribution Deal →

Myth War is planning a very special Christmas, and everyone is invited to join the fun! On December 25th the GMs (assisted by sentinels) will host a full day of fun, games, activities and - best of all - prizes! The fun begins December 24th when the GMs send out their holiday greetings to all players. They'll also be issuing special invitations for exciting activities. (We're not telling what activities or where they'll be! Join us and find out!) Rewards will include plenty of Fireworks, Trainer Devices, Devil's Blood, Stones of Dream and Double Gold Rumor Scrolls - everything needed … Continue reading Myth War Plans Christmas Day Bash →

The day has arrived! Today, 2K has released the free holiday scenario for Sid Meier's Railroads!, as well as some new patches. In this new special seasonal mode, players reemerge as a former railroad tycoon, determined once again to redeem himself and more importantly, save Christmas! Help Santa and his elves make and transport toys to Santa’s Station by the rapidly-approaching December 25th deadline. The new scenario is available at www.sidmeiersrailroads.com and includes a new holiday train with 2 skins and custom sounds; holiday-themed goodies like cookies, eggnog and toys; cheerful music to get players in the holiday spirit; a … Continue reading Railroads Free Holiday Scenario Released →