Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, is creating a video game inspired by the hit television series, Battlestar Galactica, airing on the SCI FI Channel. Battlestar Galactica will be available on Xbox Live Arcade, as well as Windows PC, in Fall 2007. To gear up for the game, fans of Battlestar Galactica will be able to download Gamer Pics and Themepacks from the show on Xbox Live Marketplace beginning today. "We're huge fans of Battlestar Galactica and are thrilled to have the opportunity to create a game inspired by the TV series," said Ed Zobrist, president of Sierra Online. … Continue reading New Battlestar Galactia Show Becoming Game →

Premier of Québec Jean Charest, along with Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade Raymond Bachand and Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity Michelle Courchesne, is pleased with Ubisoft Entertainment Inc.'s decision to establish a major digital design studio and expand its video game studio in Montréal. Ubisoft's objective is to transform its facilities in Québec into one of the largest digital entertainment centres in the world. This project, which is the third phase in the company's expansion, is as strategic as Ubisoft's initial establishment in Québec in 1997. Through Ubisoft's presence, Montréal has become one of the five … Continue reading Ubisoft Expands Montreal Studios →

Eidos Interactive Ltd., one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today confirms that it will release Carol Vorderman's Sudoku in North America for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Windows PC. Carol Vorderman, one of England's most beloved TV celebrities and mathematics guru, is ready to share her intellect and teach the world the wonders of Sudoku. Carol made her rise to acclaim by showing her intellectual prowess on the hit UK television show "Countdown" with her quick calculations of complicated mathematical problems. When it comes to teaching or advancing one's … Continue reading Carol Vorderman's Sudoku Releases In March →

Ayan Tariq (aka Fool) from Ridgefield Park, NJ defeated 31 gamers from around the world to take home $100,000 in prize money, bragging rights and be crowned the world's best MADDEN NFL 07 player during the fifth annual EA SPORTS Madden Challenge Finals Tournament, presented by Best Buy, on Feb. 8 in Honolulu. Tariq, the winner of the Pittsburgh, PA tournament, defeated William Wolf (aka Secret), winner of the Minneapolis, MN competition, in a showdown at the Finals. Held every year during Pro Bowl week, the EA SPORTS Madden Challenge Finals tournament from Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) pits the winners … Continue reading Tariq (aka Fool) Wins Madden Challenge →

Laurakerbyson.com officially announced the release of their latest video game, Fleming Castle, today. The game is available in single player version as well as a multiplayer Internet/LAN version and has already received several five star ratings on the Internet. The game comes after 2 1/2 years of development and 701 years of family history for game developer Laura (Fleming) Kerbyson. The Fleming family motto, "Let the deed shaw," came about after the first Lord Fleming beheaded an enemy of the King of England in 1306. "There were several Lord Flemings in Europe. The man who created James Bond was a … Continue reading Laura Kerbyson Announces Fleming Castle Game →

The search is finally over! Mind Candy, creators of Perplex City (www.perplexcity.com), the puzzle-based worldwide treasure hunt, announced today that the long sought-after Receda Cube (a priceless artifact stolen from Perplex City) has been found. For the last two years, more than 50,000 registered Perplex City players in 92 countries have collected cards, solved puzzles, come together in online and physical gatherings, and scoured the planet for clues to the elusive Cube's location. Today, in an epic showing of his deductive prowess, Andy Darley, an amateur archaeologist, rocketed to the head of the pack as he succeeded in unearthing the … Continue reading Mind Candy Perplex City Cube Found →

Disney today announced the renaming of its video game business unit to Disney Interactive Studios at the company's investor conference in Orlando. Disney Interactive Studios' Senior Vice President and General Manager, Graham Hopper commented, "This change reflects our focus on creativity, the weight of Disney content in our portfolio, and the enormous value consumers see in the Disney brand." The business unit formerly known as Buena Vista Games will now be known as Disney Interactive Studios and will publish both Disney and non-Disney branded video games for all platforms worldwide. Video games will be published under the company's strong consumer … Continue reading Disney Renames Buena Vista Games →

Big Fish Games, a leading developer and distributor of casual games, today announced the launch of the Principal Network Partner (PNP) affiliate program (http://pnp.bigfishgames.com), an innovative new service designed to build long-term annuity revenue for Web site operators, game developers and product distributors. The PNP program is fundamentally different and offers superior financial return compared to traditional affiliate programs. The royalties paid to affiliates are based on the lifetime value of an ever-expanding network of customers, and the referrals those customers create through My Game Space, a social networking service offered by Big Fish Games for casual gamers. Participants in … Continue reading Big Fish Games Launches Affiliate Program →

NASCAR fans nationwide can shift their mobile phones into high gear with the launch of EA SPORTS NASCAR 07, available today exclusively on Sprint wireless phones. Available now for the first time on the mobile platform, NASCAR 07 from Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) features NASCAR's most popular drivers, famous racetracks, realistic graphics and challenging strategy., NASCAR 07 launches today on capable Sprint and Nextel wireless phones, and will be available on all other major US mobile carrier networks on March 1st. "NASCAR is an incredible partner and the sport is a visceral, adrenaline-filled experience that really gets people fired … Continue reading NASCAR 07 Hits Wireless →

Secrets of the pharaohs hidden in ancient hieroglyphs are ready to be revealed to clever puzzle fans as Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced that "Brickshooter Egypt" for the PC has shipped to game retailers across North America. In 60 captivating levels, and against an atmospheric backdrop of Egyptian-styled graphics and soundtrack, players must rebuild the pyramids to their former glory in this classic-style matching game. "Brickshooter Egypt" is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and debuts with an MSRP of $19.99 (USD). Featuring truly original gameplay, five ancient pyramids, along with the mysterious Sphinx, must be restored in … Continue reading Brickshooter Egypt Puzzler Released →