Turner Broadcast's GameTap advances onto the battle field with the introduction of thirteen combat games to its catalog of more than 750 titles. Among the array of popular titles being announced is the stellar "Soldiers: Heroes of War II." According to GameRankings.com, this title exceeded an 80% rating by the majority of leading video game publications who reviewed it. This week's full list of featured action titles includes: Air Raid (PC): An addictive WWII game that puts you in the middle of the action, defending your battleship from Japanese kamikazes and German fighters. This first person shooter orders you to … Continue reading GameTap Announces 20th Century Warfare Week →

Seven Lights, LLC, (www.sevenlights), today introduces itself to all gamers hungry for an online experience that unites strategic gameplay with RPG character development, collectibility, customization, and virtual economies into a series of PC and console game products. Recognizing that the rapidly expanding online game and virtual economy market was providing the opportunity to create unique game experiences, Seven Lights founders – Tim Harris, Mike McCarthy and Dave Shuck – started a new development/publishing company releasing its first game, The Continuum, in early 2007. "I have been watching these guys over the last couple of years evolve their idea, and I … Continue reading Developer Seven Lights Founded →

Grey Dog Software, LLC today announced that Brian Nichols has joined the company as Lead Basketball Developer. Brian brings six years of gaming experience and insight to Grey Dog. "Grey Dog Software is very excited have a developer with the credentials of Brian Nichols joining the team," said Arlie Rahn, CEO. "He has a strong track record of addicting games with outstanding customer service. We hope to help him continue to improve the Fast Break line of products with our services, marketing and existing infrastructure." Previously, Brian was CEO and lead developer for Fast Break Basketball (FBB) and Fast Break … Continue reading Bryan Nichols Joins Grey Dog →

As wintery weather sweeps across North America, the holiday season of Frostval is heating up in the online fantasy game world of AdventureQuest. Just when players might breathe a sigh of relief after repelling a wave of vicious clawg monsters, a new threat faces the town of Frostvale, where Frostval originated long ago. A tribe of warriors are on the march against this town and the gift-giving magical Moglins! In this new chapter of Frostval, new monsters and rewards await the brave adventurers willing to take on this quest. For further aid, adventurers can pick up a rare, unique spell … Continue reading AdventureQuest Celebrating Holidays →

Acclaim Games is pleased to announce the Official Release of BOTS, the totally free massively multiplayer online PC game featuring customizable fighting robots, and introduces all new items that can be purchased online with Acclaim Coins. Online item purchases are done in-game using Acclaim Coins. Players can easily purchase Acclaim Coins with their credit card or bank account using either PayPal or Click&Buy, both safe and trusted online payment services ensuring secure online transactions. Players will now be able to modify their characters with an assortment of all new items. New additions include a variety of interchangeable parts to make … Continue reading BOTS Free MMO Launches →

Red Rover Games and RedRoverGames.com have been launched as a new web-based business which will develop and distribute original casual games for consumers to download and play. The company's tagline is "Casual Games for Casual Gamers." The announcement was made today by Roger Nall, Founder/Owner, Red Rover Games & RedRoverGames.com. (NOTE: Mr. Nall is also the president of the award winning media company 11:11 MediaWorks, and a highly regarded Hollywood Visual Effects artist working in feature films and television.) "Lost in the Labyrinth," a unique maze game, debuts as the first release from the newly formed Red Rover Games. "Our … Continue reading Red Rover Starts Casual Games Portal →

Grey Dog Software, a Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation software for personal computers, today released an enhancement pack for its popular college football sim, Bowl Bound College Football. This update will come at no additional charge for existing BBCF owners. Here are some of the new feature enhancements for version 1.51: *Adjusted the engine to reward better defensive teams than before. *Improved the polls – Strength of schedule has been made more of a factor and the over results are more accurate. *Improving the recruit pitch process – Now, you will get an email after you scout a … Continue reading Grey Dog Beefs Up College Football Game →

Taparo, the author of Robo Pinball, an original concept Shockwave 3D pinball game, announces today the release of another creation, which game developers expect to be one of the hits among logic puzzle games this season: Impulse. Impulse is a game, which has no direct analogs, since the concept underlying the game is truly original. The main aim of the gamer playing Impulse is to make the ball hit the given target. The plot seems to be familiar, but this time it takes an unexpected twist: the player is supposed to use the principles of gravity to direct the disobedient … Continue reading Impulse Releases →

The next installment of Wargaming.net’s highly-acclaimed strategy series, Massive Assault Network 2, is now available on Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment’s digital distribution service and a unit of Fox Interactive Media. Consumers can now download the title directly from the Web by visiting: http://www.direct2drive.com. MAN2 is a strategy game featuring sci-fi conflicts on distant planets and enables players to fight against the world’s most talented strategy gamers online. The planets are big, the armies are vast, the opponents are live, and the challenge is never-ending. MAN2 is based on the original Massive Assault and inherits the title’s best elements, including the "Secret … Continue reading Massive Assault 2 On Direct2Drive →

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is giving gamers the chance to stop dreaming and start riding in Harley-Davidson: Race to the Rally available now for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Charge out on the highways and bi-ways across America on fully-upgradeable classic and late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles while facing outrageous road challenges. "Harley-Davidson: Race to the Rally offers gamers the chance to ride some of the most recognizable motorcycles in the world in this fast-paced, open-road adventure," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Players experience the thrill of saddling up an American icon … Continue reading Harley Davidson Game Roars to Retail →