Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming announced the details of the second free content update for subscribers to The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. Book 10: The City of the Kings continues the epic story, adds over 100 new quests, implements significant enhancements to monster play, and introduces the Reputation and Bartering systems. Book 10: The City of the Kings will be available to subscribers of The Lord of the Rings Online on August 20, 2007. "Our first update significantly expanded the world of Middle-earth with new story arcs, quests, and exciting new kinds of gameplay," said … Continue reading Lord Of The Rings Online Expanding Again →

Microsoft Corp. today announced that John Schappert, most recently executive vice president at Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), will be joining the Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB) in a newly created position as corporate vice president of LIVE, software and services. Schappert's latest role in central development services at EA included oversight of central technology, operations, EA online and the office of the chief creative officer. Previously, Schappert held several senior-level positions at EA including chief operating officer of worldwide studios, group general manager, and general manager of EA Canada and EA Tiburon. He will be joining Microsoft as a corporate … Continue reading John Schappert Becomes Microsoft VP of LIVE →

Agetec, Inc. today announced that it will be publishing Fire Pro Wrestling Returns for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Previously released only for the Game Boy Advance in North America, this will mark the first time the acclaimed series will be available on PlayStation 2 system in this country without visiting an importer. Since 1989, the Fire Pro Wrestling series has been considered the gameplay benchmark that all other wrestling titles are compared to in Japan. Agetec's localization of Fire Pro Wrestling Returns for PlayStation 2 system- considered by fans to be the best of the entire series – … Continue reading Fire Pro Wrestling Coming To PS2 →

Saga Games and Silverlode Interactive announced today that they have amicably split from Wahoo Studios to enlarge their team and focus exclusively on the expansion of their upcoming fantasy-themed massively multiplayer real-time strategy game, Saga. The announcement comes during a highly successful beta test for the innovative online game, which has drawn praise from critics and has captivated more than 15,000 gamers from around the world so far with its unique gameplay and pricing structure. Saga is currently scheduled for a Fall 2007 release. Saga is free to play, dropping the monthly fee that has become a mainstay in online … Continue reading Saga Splits With Wahoo Studios →

Microsoft Corp. today kicked off it's holiday lineup by announcing it will reduce the estimated retail price (ERP) of Xbox 360 by $50 (U.S.) beginning Aug. 8. Soon to follow, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) will release its blockbuster video game title "Madden NFL 08" on Aug. 14. "Madden NFL Football," one of the most important mass-appeal franchises in video games, was the top-selling game of 2006 and is the top-selling franchise of the past 10 years. "The fact that we have been able to keep our launch price longer than any other console while retaining our leadership position demonstrates that … Continue reading Microsoft Drops Price Of 360 By $50 →

The stunning Wii version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been added to the GiN Prize Pool. Each week one lucky reader is chosen to reach into the grab bag and pull out the prize of their choice. Anyone can win, and a subscription to the weekly GiN newsletter is completely free! Subscribe Now! "Every game or product that we put into the prize pool is one that we know our readers will love," said Nate Wooley, publisher of Gameindustry.com. "We got a few copies of this one, but I don't expect them to last too … Continue reading Harry Potter Wii Game Added To Prize Pool →

By: Chella Ramanan Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto IV will miss its October release date. Instead, the hotly anticipated title will be coming to PS3 and 360 in spring of 2008. Rockstar North wants more time to work on the title, setting expectations for the game even higher. The move will hit Take-Two's financial figures for 2007, a bitter blow following the issues surrounding Manhunt 2. However, Ben Feder, chief executive officer for Take-Two made light of the financial implications, "Obviously, we are very disappointed to reduce guidance after having previously reaffirmed it. "Other than a matter … Continue reading GTA IV Delayed Until 2008 →

In a somewhat stunning announcement, CMP Technology announced today that the scheduled PC Game On show, aimed at showing off the latest technology in PC gaming, has been canceled. The company released the following statement about the event's cancellation. "Due to time and planning constraints, CMP Technology will not be presenting PC Game On. The event – the only consumer-facing PC games event of its kind – was scheduled to take place September 8-9 at the Austin Convention Center, directly following the Austin Game Developers Conference and Game Career Seminar. CMP thanks the sponsors and partners who supported this launch … Continue reading PC Game On Show Canceled →

Motorola is reminding independent game developers across the globe to submit their mobile game application to the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge by August 10, 2007 for a chance to win a coveted publishing contract from mobile entertainment company and contest title sponsor, I-play. Together with I-play and marketing allies, Sun Microsystems and Microsoft, Motorola encourages developers to enter their unpublished games in one of two contest categories: "Best Java Software Game," submitted for play on the ultra-slim Motorola MOTOKRZR K1 handset; and "Best Windows Mobile Game," for entertainment on the powerfully functional Motorola MOTO Q family of devices. Open to … Continue reading Mobile Developers Via For Publishing Prize →

GameTap, the first-of-its-kind broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), announced today an expanded partnership with Codemasters that now includes multi-year exclusive North American rights for their new titles to be featured in GameTap's subscription service, as well as for purchase online, both day and date with retail release. "Codemasters is a forward thinking company with great current and upcoming titles that are exactly the kind of games our subscribers want to play," said Stuart Snyder, Turner's executive vice president and chief operating officer of Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media. "Making games available to play day … Continue reading GameTap Extends Codemasters Deal →