Today members of Turner Broadcasting's broadband entertainment network GameTap get exclusive access to the highly-anticipated Sam & Max: Season 1 final episode "Bright Side of the Moon." This culminates six months and six episodes of hilarious crime-fighting adventure that have raised the bar on innovation in the videogame industry and truly defined episodic gaming. "Before we embarked on this experiment with Telltale, ‘episodic gaming' was a concept that no one had ever put terms around," said Ricardo Sanchez, GameTap's vice president of content. "We structured Sam & Max: Season 1 in the TV model because it's a form that people … Continue reading Sam And Max Final Episode Launches →

Turbine, Inc. and Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY) announced today that The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar is now available for purchase across North America. The game is the first and only massively-multiplayer online game based on the Books of J.R.R. Tolkien. In development for over four years, the game opens up the mystical world of Middle-earth and creates the opportunity for endless adventure. Legions of fans have been waiting in great anticipation for the opportunity to start their adventure in Middle-earth and as of today, the wait is over! The Lord of the Rings Online delivers … Continue reading Lord Of The Rings Online Launches →

For over 20 years, science-fiction and anime fans have watched from the sidelines as the battle for Earth raged in the skies above. Now, Airborne Entertainment opens the cockpit and offers up the controls for the ultimate ROBOTECH gaming experience in Robotech: The New Generation, coming to mobile phones this May in the best shoot-’em-up game ever to be available throughout the U.S. carrier galaxy. The long-awaited mobile iteration of the perennial favorite anime series combines strategic behavior and character selection with classic top scrolling gameplay. Featuring 20 distinct levels, five environments and three playable VERITECH ALPHA fighter ships, Robotech: … Continue reading Robotech Coming To Mobile Phones →

It was 1997 when the Postal Dude first stepped onto the streets of a virtual Arizona and was instantly declared the poster boy for over-the-top violence in videogames. It's now ten years since game developer Running With Scissors' original incarnation of POSTAL rocked everyone from the US Postal Service to game fans the world over. In the past decade many M rated games have GTA'd their way to the top on the back of the Postal Dude. "THANK YOU to all our fans, to gamers of all ages and genres, and to all those that wish we'd go away – … Continue reading Postal Game Celebrates 10 Years →

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company announced today that it will begin publishing its huge slate of titles in the United States. 1C is the largest publisher in Europe (by covered territory) and plans to release their top new games in the US for the first time ever. Between a new distribution and co-publishing partnership with Atari, Inc. and new offices in the West, consumers will soon be able to buy 1C's game in most retailers across the nation. 1C's hot new lineup spans multiple genres including first-person shooters, action titles, real-time strategy, simulation and role-playing games. "1C … Continue reading 1C To Begin Publishing Games In US Market →

Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: MVL), SEGA Europe Ltd and SEGA of America, Inc. have expanded their relationship to include the rights to develop and distribute games inspired by Marvel's Hall-of-Fame franchises — Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Thor. Through the exclusive, multi-year global licensing agreement, SEGA will create titles for console, handheld and PC platforms based upon both the classic comic books and planned feature film adaptations of these world-renowned Super Heroes. The deal follows Marvel and SEGA's announcement to create titles based on Super Hero favorite Iron Man, with both game and film slated to be released in … Continue reading SEGA Gets Hulk, Thor, Captain America Licenses →

Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that the NFL's 2006 Rookie of the Year Vince Young will appear on the cover of Madden NFL 08, the latest iteration of the EA SPORTSâ„¢ best-selling football franchise with the official video game license of the NFL and its players. The Tennessee Titans quarterback's appearance on the cover of Madden NFL 08 makes him the youngest NFL star to grace the cover. Last year's Madden NFL 07 sold over 7 million copies and was the number one selling game in North America in 2006. Madden NFL 08 will be available for purchase … Continue reading Vince Young Named To Madden NFL 08 Cover →

By: Chella Ramanan GiN European Correspondent Nintendo's UK office will be dusting off the mantle piece this morning to make room for four new trophies. Last night, Nintendo swept the boards at the MCV Industry Excellence Awards, which took place at the Brewery, London. The MCV Industry Excellence Awards, founded by MCV, the UK's leading trade games publication, are voted for by a panel of 90 industry judges. With three individual awards and one joint accolade to its name, Nintendo was the clear winner, scooping the Games Publisher and Marketing Team awards, as well making it as a finalist in … Continue reading Nintendo Sweeps MCV Awards →

Acclaim Games today announced the launch of the online game DANCE! Online, a free-to-play multiplayer online dancing game. In an industry first, DANCE! Online will feature top talent and master recordings from Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), making it the first free multiplayer online dance game to feature major label content and artists. With the start of "Open Beta" testing this week, thousands of U.S. PC users will have the opportunity to dance virtually to songs from select WMG artists. "This is by far the closest collaboration any major music label has ever had with an online game" said … Continue reading Acclaim Launches Online Dance Game →

Sierra Online has released the first screenshots from its upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade game Carcassonne, based on the award-winning board game. Designed for two to five players, Carcassonne is set in a medieval landscape made up of 72 tiles. Players start from a single tile and then draw from a pool of remaining tiles to create a growing landscape and gain points for ultimate victory. Developed by Sierra Online, Carcassonne will feature multiplayer modes both offline and online allowing players to compete against up to five players on Xbox LIVE and four players on a single Xbox 360. Players will … Continue reading Carcassonne To Conquer Xbox Live →