Eidos Interactive, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG), today announced that the release date for the upcoming game Battlestations: Midway has been set for early Q1 2007 for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PC in North America. The year 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the single most decisive naval battle in United States history, which served as the turning point of World War II. This critical battle inspired the gameplay of Battlestations: Midway, currently in development … Continue reading Midway Game Set For Midway Anniversary →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced The Godfather The Game for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and The Godfather Mob Wars for PSP (PlayStationPortable) handheld entertainment system have shipped in North America and Europe and are now available on store shelves. Rule the streets of the Big Apple in these new and improved, highly-anticipated video games based on the critically-acclaimed movie by Paramount Pictures and the book by Mario Puzo. In The Godfather The Game for Xbox 360, join the Family, carry out orders, earn respect, and rise through the ranks of the Corleone Family in a vast … Continue reading The Mob Comes To 360, PSP →

Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DRAGON QUEST HEROES: ROCKET SLIME, the latest entry in the franchise that has sold more than 40 million units worldwide, has shipped to retailers across the nation. Developed exclusively for the Nintendo DS handheld system, this adventure from the creators of DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King has snatched enough praise and awards to turn it into the prized piece of plunder that the industry's top editors just can't stop talking about. Groomed for his debut starring role in North America, … Continue reading Square Enix Releases Rocket Slime →

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE), a global leader in the online games industry, today announced EverQuest The Serpent's Spine, the twelfth expansion for the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMOPRG), EverQuest, is live. EverQuest The Serpent's Spine is only available via digital download at www.everquest.com for the price of U.S. $29.99. "The Serpent's Spine will give new and veteran players alike the opportunity to experience EverQuest from the beginning as a Drakkin, the first new player race since the Frogloks were introduced three years ago," said Christopher E. Sturr, Senior Global Brand Manager, Sony Online Entertainment. "Our ongoing efforts year … Continue reading EverQuest Expands →

The hot PC sci-fi real-time strategy game Perimeter: Emperor's Testament has been added to the GiN Prize pool, courtesy of our friends at Paradox Interactive. Being in the prize pool (which can be found under the subscription link above) means that each week, one lucky subscriber to the GiN newsletter can win it, or any of the other prizes listed. As always, a subscription to GiN is free, so anyone and everyone can be a weekly winner. "There is nothing we like more than giving away great prizes to our readers," said GiN Publisher Nate Wooley. "And Perimeter is one … Continue reading Perimeter: Emperor's Testament Added To Prizes →

On the heels of the hugely successful release of Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, Aspyr Media is re-releasing for the series' fans and newcomers Funcom's original PC adventure game, The Longest Journey. Previously released in late 2000, the award-winning The Longest Journey game was a runaway hit and has been considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made with more than 70 speaking characters and over 50 hours of gameplay. By reissuing The Longest Journey, fans of the original will be able to relive the experience and players that are new to the series will be able to … Continue reading The Longest Journey Re-Released →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that NASCAR 07 by EA SPORTS has shipped and is available at retail stores. The game is available on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft and NASCAR will also be available on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Racing against a full field of 43 competitors, drivers will experience real-word adrenaline as they maneuver their way around the track, hitting speeds of more than 180 mph. NASCAR 07 allows players to drive with confidence by building up the all-new Adrenaline Meter by surviving some of the most dangerous situations … Continue reading NASCAR 07 Ships →

The Global Gaming League (GGL), a worldwide leader in organized competitive online and live video game tournaments and events, has named the Top 10 Gaming Colleges in the United States. Students may choose colleges for their diverse student bodies, football teams or active Greek life, but a growing number of students are choosing colleges based on their compatibility with video gaming. The appeal of super hi-speed connections and dedicated servers, big-screen TVs in lounges, gaming-related classes, social events centering around LAN parties and perks like free download licensing are increasingly part of the lure of certain schools. All of the … Continue reading Gaming League Announces Top Gamer Colleges →

In a contract signed on August 21st 2006 10TACLE STUDIOS AG took over all current and future rights to the games "War Front", "Panzer Tactics" and "Jack Keane" from the GDD Games Development and Distribution GmbH (GDD). The games mentioned were transferred from the CDV Software Entertainment AG (CDV) to the GDD in a contract signed on the 18th of August 2006. According to the agreement all of the rights acquired or to be acquired – especially, brand name, name, copyright and rights of use and exploitation including rights of expectancy – were transferred to the GDD. After acquiring all … Continue reading 10tacle Grabs Three New Titles →

SyNET Entertainment today announced that the world's first full 3D online massively multiplayer golf role playing game for PC, Shot-Online, has gone gold and will ship to retail stores nationwide on September 12, 2006. Shot-Online has an MSRP of $29.99 and has been rated E for Everyone. The first game release from SyNET Entertainment, Shot-Online allows players to design their own golfers, build up their skills and play against other gamers world-wide in a true massively multiplayer environment. Golfers' swings are modeled from real KLPGA golfers, and the proprietary physics engine makes Shot-Online the most realistic MMO golf experience available. … Continue reading SyNET Launching MMO Golf Game →