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Eve Online Screams with Vivox Real-Time Voice Technology

CCP Games And Vivox announced that subscribers of the massively multiplayer online game EVE Online will soon have real-time in-game voice communication as a result of a technology integration agreement between the two companies. Vivox will provide CCP with game-embedded voice communication services customized for and integrated into the EVE game client. EVE players will be able to speak with each other in game, create audio conference channels for their gang, corporation or alliance, and start, leave or rejoin voice conversations during game play without impacting game client performance. On-screen indicators will show the gamer which channels are monitoring audio … Continue reading Eve Online Screams with Vivox Real-Time Voice Technology

The Game Factory Debuts New Children's Gaming Titles At E3

Building off its success as an international publisher of video and computer games based on leading international children's characters, The Game Factory, today announced its third and fourth quarter product line at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Exposition. Feature film and small screen stars like Garfield, The PowerPuff Girls, Johnny Bravo and Strawberry Shortcake come to life for young gamers just in time for the holiday season. Titles for the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PSP and PC-CD Rom platforms can be purchased via toy, electronic, video game, software and mass market retailers throughout North America and Europe. The … Continue reading The Game Factory Debuts New Children's Gaming Titles At E3

Age Of Conan A Showcase Game For Windows Vista

Under the terms of the agreement, Funcom will work to optimize the forthcoming Online Action RPG ‘Age of Conan – Hyborian Adventures’ for the Windows Vista operating system. Microsoft will showcase ‘Age of Conan’ as a title that takes full advantage of new gaming functionality in Windows Vista. As gaming on the PC takes a great leap forward in accessibility and quality, Funcom is preparing ‘Age of Conan’ to be a showcase title in a modern generation of Windows games. With stunning graphics and amazing new technology ‘Age of Conan’ is set to bring Massively Multiplayer Online gaming into a … Continue reading Age Of Conan A Showcase Game For Windows Vista

D3Publisher Of America Announces Solid E3 2006 Line-Up

D3Publisher of America, Inc. will showcase titles for gamers of all ages at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. The company's line-up includes titles based on popular entertainment brands such as VIZ Media's hit anime series Shonen Jump's Naruto, Cartoon Network Enterprises' Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, and Flushed Away from DreamWorks Animation and Aardman, as well as innovative offerings for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system that include Dead Head Fred and WTF: Work Time Fun. Events: E3 2006

Discover My Games Application, Logitech Cordless Gamepad Certified For Use With Intel Viiv Platform

DISCover, a premier provider of on-demand videogame content and technology products, today announced that the integration of its My Games software interface with the Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 vibration-feedback controller has been certified for use on Intel Viiv technology-based entertainment PCs. Intel tested the DISCover technology and Logitech controllers with many top PC games on the new Viiv platform, which is designed to make it easier for people to enjoy, manage and share digital entertainment in the home. "The integration of DISCover's technology with Logitech's Cordless Rumblepad 2 has created a consumer friendly environment that allows PC gamers to quickly … Continue reading Discover My Games Application, Logitech Cordless Gamepad Certified For Use With Intel Viiv Platform

New 3D RPG Game

Schanz International Consultants is very pleased to present the upcoming RPG with a humorous and emotional twist for exclusive w/w licensing from it’s German partner Studio Silent Dreams: "Grotesque – Hunted Heroes" The unique game ( first SKU on PC ) offers an easy to control fight system with amazing gameplay, hilarious dialogues and outstanding next generation graphics. Gamers will play in the colourful fantasy world of Grotesque which is inhabited by distinctive characters taking on the Role of Roger Sun, a big RPG Fan of present times, who suddenly wakes up in the medieval world of Grotesque with a … Continue reading New 3D RPG Game

Sandio Technology Adds Another Level Of Fun To PC Games

Agility is the name of the game for PC gamers. With that in mind, Sandio technology Corporation, a 3D input company, today introduced Game O’, the world’s 1st 3D gaming mouse, from the annual E3 expo. The patent Game O’ offers gamers a way to move foreward, backward, sideward, jump, crouch, pitch, yaw and roll without using the keyboard. Gamers’ left hands are free to execute commands that were mutually exclusive with WASD keys. In RTS and RPG, gamers are able to issue game commands while simultaneously adjusting the screen view during online battles, as they no longer have to … Continue reading Sandio Technology Adds Another Level Of Fun To PC Games

Mobile World Record Attempt At E3

Swedish game developer Jadestone today announced the intention to break a World Record in Mobile Gaming during the E3 show in Los Angeles. Never before has a game been played by so many simultaneous players – on one and the same phone. Wednesday May 10 at 4.30pm (PDT) at the E3 Trade Show in Los Angeles, USA, will be when the historic World Record is set. The record attempt will be held in the Nordic Pavilion at E3, West Hall 2352. Thanks to Kodo, the new award-winning mobile puzzle-action game it has been possible to allow many friends to compete … Continue reading Mobile World Record Attempt At E3

GameTap To Host URU Live MMORPG

"Uru Live" lives! GameTap, the broadband entertainment network from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), is reviving the online foray of "Myst," one of the most popular adventure series ever created. As part of GameTap's bold new initiative, the "Uru Live" game and community will be available to GameTap subscribers later this year as part of their monthly subscription. "Uru Live" is the online multiplayer version of "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst," which was developed by Cyan Worlds. Extensively beta-tested in 2003, "Uru Live" spawned an avid community of players, many of whom have kept unofficial sites up and running ever … Continue reading GameTap To Host URU Live MMORPG

PlayStation 3 Prices, Launch Date Unveiled

Right from the start of the Sony Press Event, Kaz Hirai announced the pricing structure for the PlayStation 3. This is a good indication that Sony is coming out swinging against chief rival Microsoft, and other competitor Nintendo. Two configurations will be available. A system with a 20 GB hard drive will sell for $499, while the 60 GB system will sell for $599. Sony has also announced that two million units will be set for the launch date of November 17, 2006, with an additional two million at the end of 2006, and yet another two million slated for … Continue reading PlayStation 3 Prices, Launch Date Unveiled