Strap your boots on! The non-stop battle of World War II is now in the palm of your hand. Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that Call of Duty: Roads to Victory for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, developed by Amaze Entertainment, a division of Foundation 9 Entertainment, has shipped to retailers nationwide. Players are now set to experience on the PSP system the signature cinematic intensity and chaos of battle from the premier WWII first-person action franchise. Call of Duty: Roads to Victory is rated "T" for Teen (blood, language and violence) by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail … Continue reading Call Of Duty Hits PSP→
Acclaim Games announces a major milestone with over 1 million registered players in just over a year since its rebirth as a free to play online game publisher. This breakthrough achievement marks an impressive new beginning for the resurrected company. With a loyal fan base and community of over a million players already registered across all their games and quickly growing, Acclaim has proven consumers cannot get enough from it's free games. The new Acclaim has done something truly remarkable by achieving this success so quickly after starting from nothing just over a year ago. The new company was re-launched … Continue reading Acclaim Reaches One Million Registered Players→
Get your game on and put your stamina to the test with Weekend Gamerz, an action-packed weekend of seriously fun video game playing and socializing. Seattle-based Giant Campus, creator of Weekend Gamerz, will roll out this nationwide program at 36 college and university locations across the country in June 2007. More information about locations and specific dates can be found at www.weekendgamerz.com (under "Register Now" tab). Weekend Gamerz is devoted entirely to the fun of playing games, making friends and socializing. Teens ages 13-17 are encouraged to get out of the house and play their "vids" (video games) in the … Continue reading Weekend Gamerz Goes Nationwide→
Dogs are a man's best friend according to Peter Molyneux. News from GDC has revealed one of the major new features in Fable 2 is a pet dog. The dog replaces the map, guiding you through forests and across the Fable landscape, as well as lending a helping paw in battle. Acting as a constant companion, the dog isn't just a pet to set on enemies; it's your dog and will act of its own volition, responding to your actions. There are no attack commands for the dog, but the Fable 2 team has been working on creating AI that … Continue reading Molynux Spills Beans On Fable 2 At GDC→
The wait is over! Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that NBA STREET Homecourt for the PS3 will be available at retailers nationwide today. It's worth a trip to the store as the title is presently one of the highest rated games for the PS3 console! Boasting the playability of the original NBA STREET, the fun-factor of NBA STREET Vol. 2, and the refinement of 2005's NBA STREET V3, fans of the series will find the core of the franchise intact, while platform-defining additions revolutionize the overall experience. NBA STREET Homecourt features amazing visuals and innovative gameplay. The all-new Trick … Continue reading NBA Street Homecourt Hits PS3→
SpaceWorks Entertainment Inc. and Silverbirch Studios here are pleased to announce that production has begun on the mobile game of Ice Planet, part of a $50-million+ gaming and television entertainment franchise. The mobile game, funded in part by a grant from the Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund, will be a multi-level RPG game incorporating the characters and settings from the HD television series Ice Planet. Both game and TV series will feature Michael Ironside. Gamers will be pleased to know that by July all reference builds will be complete and the final version will be mastered and released in … Continue reading SpaceWorks And Silverbirch Begin Ice Planet Mobile→
10TACLE STUDIOS AG (ISIN DE000TACL107) announced its preliminary results for 2006 today (unaudited provisional figures). Consolidated revenue generated by the developer and producer of high-end computer and video games increased by 62.25% to €29.037 million in fiscal year 2006 (previous year: €17.896 million). During the same period, EBIT increased sharply by 181.59% to €4.742 million (previous year: €1.684 million). 10TACLE STUDIOS AG thus systematically continued its growth path and clearly exceeded both its internal targets and analysts' expectations. Michele Pes, Chief Executive Officer of 10TACLE STUDIOS AG, said: "2006 was an extremely successful and important year for our Company. We … Continue reading 10tacle Studios AG Reports Great Financial Year→
For something that started off as a school project, Line Rider is now in rarified company. inXile entertainment announced today that BoÅ¡tjan Cadež, the creator of Line Rider has won a Game Developers Choice Award for Innovation, joining fellow Innovation award winners Nintendo's Wii Sports and Capcom Entertainment's Okami. Both Nintendo's Wii Sports and Capcom Entertainment's Okami were also nominated for Game of the Year. According to the Game Developers Conference, the Innovation awards, handed out last night in San Francisco, recognize games that demonstrate true innovation, advance the state of the art, and push the boundaries of games as … Continue reading School Project Line Rider Wins Big At GDC→
Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that former Boise State University quarterback and Tostitos Fiesta Bowl MVP Jared Zabransky will appear on the cover of NCAA Football 08, scheduled for release this summer under the EA SPORTSâ„¢ brand. Developed by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 08 will be available on the PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems, and Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems from Microsoft. "This has been a magical season for me and seeing my face on the cover of NCAA Football 08 is yet another unforgettable moment in what has already been a great … Continue reading Boise State's Jared Zabransky gets NCAA Football 08 Cover→
