Sugar Games announces today the unveiling of Rainbow Web. From the never-never land of fairies and elves comes the legend about the Rainbow kingdom. Many peoples lived happy lives there, until the evil haze shadowed the idyllic world. Spider, a wicked and mighty wizard, cast a spell on the land and its citizens and spun a web around the kingdom. Poor fairy creatures are waiting for the hero, someone like you, who could break the spell and bring peace to the Rainbow kingdom. To do this, you must pull letters out of the web to restore a real name of … Continue reading Sugar Games Releases Rainbow Web →

Killer 7 may not be for everyone, but if you have a taste for the bizarre and don’t mind some odd control schemes, then you are in for a bloody treat.

Konami Digital Entertainment – America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Suikoden V, the newest installment in the ever popular role-playing game (RPG) series, will be released in North America for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The series, which first appeared ten years ago on the PlayStation game console, has repeatedly captured the imaginations of RPG players worldwide. Continuing the series' legacy, this newest installment will take fans on an all-new epic adventure through never-before-seen continents located within the immense and exciting Suikoden universe. Suikoden V, like its predecessors, features unparalleled in-depth gameplay, a riveting storyline … Continue reading Suikoden V In The Works →

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE) today announced that it will be taking combat to the next level with Field Commander, the first military turn-based strategy game for the PSP system. Field Commander is slated to be released in the first quarter of 2006. "Field Commander gives players the power to outwit the enemy at every turn because it focuses on what is important – strategy," said Clint Worley, Field Commander Producer. "You can delve into the game's engrossing story while combating enemies alone, or utilize the impressive array of multi-player options and enjoy defeating your enemies from across the globe, … Continue reading Sony Bringing TBS To PSP →

Black Mountain Games, a company specializing in family-style video games, announced today that their premiere game, Putt Nutz, is now finished for the PC. This means the games production is complete for both major consoles and home computers. Putt Nutz, a brand new miniature golf game, is a fast paced, over-the-top title that brings all the fun of miniature golf onto your PC. Hand painted backgrounds and fully animated 3D environments bring this game to life for the entire family. Black Mountain Games is currently looking for a Publisher to bring all versions of Putt Nutz to market. "After completing … Continue reading Putt Nutz Finishes, Looks For Publisher →

FUN Technologies plc ("FUN"), a leading provider of skill games, fantasy sports and online sports information, announced today that its subsidiary, SkillJam Technologies Corporation ("SkillJam"), will hold the first ever million-dollar "Skill Games World Championship." "We are pleased to offer this exciting, unprecedented tournament, which has been designed to determine the best casual gamer in the world," said Paul Jensen, president of SkillJam, the world's leading provider of skill games. "SkillJam recognizes that casual gamers are a driving force in the games community by introducing the largest tournament of its kind. Gamers will compete for cash and prizes totaling more … Continue reading FUN Launches $1 Million Tournament →

Cyberlore Studios, Inc., a Northampton, Massachusetts computer and video game developer, today announces a planned reduction in its entertainment division in response to financial pressures relating to the bankruptcy of its publisher Hip Interactive, Inc. and the recent loss of new business prospects. A core of the company remains to pursue opportunities in the Serious Games market, where Cyberlore is already developing ground-breaking corporate training software using game simulation technologies. President Seth Spaulding explains, "We bucked the industry trends for thirteen years as we transitioned from developing DOS games to Windows games, 2D games to 3D games and PC games … Continue reading Cyberlore Studios Shuts Down, Game Rights On Sale →

Biren Amin, owner of Pandora's Cube, a major retailer of pirated games and illegally modified Microsoft Xboxes in the Washington, DC area, has been sentenced to five months in prison with three years of supervised release, including five months of home confinement, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today. Mr. Amin was also fined $247,237.05 and ordered to complete 80 hours of community service as part of his sentence. The ESA applauded federal law enforcement officials for their accomplishments and called Amin's sentence a clarion warning for others contemplating computer and video game piracy. "We are grateful for the work … Continue reading Pandora Pirate Gets Jail Time →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Arena Football will be available in stores on February 7, 2006, two weeks into the AFL's 20th season, under the EA SPORTS brand. Arena Football is in development in Orlando, FL by EA Tiburon, makers of the best-selling Madden NFL Football, NASCAR, NCAA Football and NFL STREET franchises. "The goal of EA SPORTS Arena Football is to make gamers think differently about how they play a football videogame," said Jon Dean, Executive Producer, EA Tiburon. "Arena Football is a fast-paced action oriented sport that relies on big plays and relentless offense – we … Continue reading EA Tackles Arena Football →

The computer and video game industry will file suit in Michigan asking that the state's new video game law be overturned, the Entertainment Software Associated announced today. Similar laws were previously found unconstitutional and thrown out in St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Washington State, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees. "If this law is implemented, it will not only limit First Amendment rights for Michigan's residents, but, by virtue of its vagueness, it will also create a huge amount of confusion for Michigan's retailers, parents, and video game developers," said Douglas Lowenstein, president of the ESA, the … Continue reading ESA Challenges Michigan Game Law →