Today, the //ADAPT Conference is thrilled to announce additional speakers to the //ADAPT 2007 Conference line up. Presenting are world renowned artists and visual effects supervisors Ed Smith and Mark Breakspear of Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. With visionary Phil Tippett as keynote, outstanding speakers, and exclusive behind the scenes looks at the best films and AAA videogames of the year, //ADAPT 2007 is the place to be. The //ADAPT 2007 Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Montreal from September 24th to September 28th, 2007. An estimated 2500 people from around the world are expected to attend the … Continue reading Adapt Conference Announces Speakers →

Ascaron, a leading German computer game developer, is proud to announce its partnership with leading worldwide PC manufacturer Dell for the entire development cycle of the upcoming action role-playing game (RPG) SACRED 2 – Fallen Angel. Dell will support the development of SACRED 2 – Fallen Angel through the title's release. Thanks to the all-new SACRED 2 engine, used in the eagerly-awaited sequel to the most successful German action RPG of all time, SACRED 2 will feature many new and never-before-seen game elements. An analysis based on the experience gained during the development of SACRED 2's Xbox 360 version shows … Continue reading Ascaron and Dell Partner For Sacred 2 →

EA Games announces that the site for their upcoming release SKATE is now live! Check out the site at http://www.ea.com/skate! SKATE Site Features: Check out flickit – A revolutionary control system. The days of button mashing dial-a-trick are over. The intuitive flickit dual analog controls let you perform skill-based trick executions that capture the real-world feel and true attitude of skating. See the sights of San Vanelona – Make San Vanelona your playground; the ultimate skating mecca where you make the rules. Ride with pros, mess with security guards, discover skate shops, and own the spots to make them yours. … Continue reading EA Launches Skate Site →

Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures for world-wide rights to the mobile game inspired by the upcoming feature film, "Beowulf" from Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis. Neil Gaiman & Roger Avary adapted the legend for the screen. The film is produced by Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke. The executive producers are Martin Shafer, Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman. Gameloft will develop, publish and distribute the game in over 75 countries. Groundbreaking director Robert Zemeckis offers a vision of the "Beowulf" saga … Continue reading Gameloft, Paramount Pictures To Make Beowulf Game →

BreakAway, Ltd. a leading developer of entertainment games and game-based simulations and training software announced today that Dave Curtin has joined the company as Vice President of Development. Curtin will be responsible for overseeing product development at BreakAway's Hunt Valley, MD headquarters, as well as at its Corpus Christi, TX studios. "We're excited to have Dave join our management team. His extensive experience in managing people and building industry relations will be a great asset to BreakAway," said Doug Whatley, Founder and CEO of BreakAway. "Dave will be instrumental in leading our development efforts helping to ensure we realize our … Continue reading BreakAway Hires Dave Curtin As VP →

Today GameTap is launching "Familiar Voices," the newest episode in "Myst Online: Uru Live." Players can now continue the journey that has featured to date – all-new puzzles, content and Ages as seen in recent episodes "Scars" and "A New Light." "Since launching in February, Myst Online continues to be one of our top titles at GameTap," said Ricardo Sanchez, vice president of content and creative director for GameTap. "One of the strengths of the game is the commitment of the community, whose interaction and feedback has a direct impact on the direction of these new episodic segments." In "Familiar … Continue reading GameTap Launches New Myst Episode →

VestGame Entertainment has announced that Magic Ages, its first fantasy MMORPG, will be ready for its North America release by the end of September. The company will soon also reveal the launch date for its closed beta testing. Set against the backdrop of an enchanted land and seeped in Norse and religious mythology, Magic Ages, is an immersive 2.5D MMORPG which has been in development for over one year. On the eve of Lucifer's escape from hell, the game plunges its players into an ancient war between two rival human kingdoms torn apart by hatred and on the verge of … Continue reading Magic Ages MMORPG Set For September Launch →

By: Chella Ramanan NCsoft Europe has released the latest expansion to City of Heroes, Issue 10: Invasion, so dust off your spandex and get the cape back from the cleaners. In true comic book style, villains and heroes must come together to protect planet Earth from attack by alien scum; in this case the evil Rikti. The expansion is free to current subscribers of City of Heroes and City of Villains and includes a Rikti co-op task force where heroes and villains team up to defeat a host of kick ass alien bosses. The Rikti War Zone has been designed … Continue reading City Of Heroes European Expansion Released →

Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American retail publishing deal for "Da Vinci's Secret", a classic style matching game for the PC. Featuring an engaging storyline, original gameplay, and surprises at every turn, "Da Vinci's Secret" is a thrilling adventure for the mind. Scheduled for retail release September 2007 with a debut MSRP of $19.99 (USD), "Da Vinci's Secret" is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB. More puzzling than the Mona Lisa's smile, "Da Vinci's Secret" takes you on a mind-bending tour of Europe as you seek clues to unraveling an earth-shattering secret hidden in the enigmatic … Continue reading Got Game To Publish Da Vinci's Secret →

I-play, the mobile entertainment company, has signed a global deal with the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), one of the largest spectator sports in the world, to bring the license to a mobile games audience for the first time. Mobile gamers will soon be able to experience the most dynamic and challenging motorsports imaginable, pitting the skills required to overcome every weather condition possible against the commercial aspirations of the world's leading car manufacturers. The game is set to launch in the fourth quarter of this year across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The WRC is one of the … Continue reading FIA Coming To Mobile →