CDV Enters French Market
Continuing its successful expansion efforts, leading full-service interactive entertainment industry service provider, cdv Software Entertainment AG, today announced the acquisition of a 75 percent majority share of cdv Madrics Media S.A.S, a newly-founded firm, with options to acquire additional shares. Effective December 31, 2007, French-based cdv Madrics Media S.A.S. has successfully acquired all business operations […]
S2, IGames Launching Savage 2
Independent game developer S2 Games announced today a partnership with iGames, North America's leading game center organization, for the launch of Savage 2: A Tortured Soul. The partnership will offer gamers a full Savage 2 account while playing at iGames affiliated game centers. Savage 2 will launch on January 16 and sell for $29.99 exclusively […]
Rockstar Games Available On Steam
Rockstar Games, the publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., and Valve announce an agreement to launch Rockstar Games' entire PC catalog on Steam, a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC games and digital content with over 13 million accounts around the world. Starting today, gamers may purchase Rockstar Games' titles, including […]
Dwight Howard Gets NBA Ballers Cover
Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment software publisher and developer, today announced that Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic will appear on the cover of NBA Ballers: Chosen One, the next installment in the popular NBA Ballers franchise that is scheduled to ship for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment […]
Dragon's Lair PSP Looking For Publisher
Dragon's Lair, the world's first full-animation laser disc video game – debuted in 1983. The game features Dirk the Daring, a rather clumsy knight that must make his way through the castle of an evil wizard to save the beautiful Princess Daphne. The game's visionary team of creators (Don Bluth, Rick Dyer, Gary Goldman, John […]
Take-Two Buys Illusion Softworks
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced the acquisition of Illusion Softworks, a premier Central European-based game development studio with operations in Brno and Prague, the Czech Republic. Illusion Softworks has approximately 200 employees and will join Take-Two's 2K Games publishing label as its newest studio, 2K Czech. Established in 1997, Illusion Softworks is the […]
Stormfront Studios Honored
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) honored Stormfront Studios at the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards ceremony for creating Neverwinter Nights, the first graphical Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). The Emmy event was held at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 7 in Las Vegas. Don […]
Southpeak Announces Dream Pinball
SouthPeak Games today announced Dream Pinball 3D is coming to PC, Wii and the Nintendo DS in Spring 2008. Developed by veteran studio Topware, this superb pinball simulator creates an authentic pinball experience with refined controls that capitalize on the unique qualities each platform. "Everyone loves pinball. It is an unusual kind of entertainment in […]
Luxor Hits The Wii
One of the most popular casual games is now available for the most popular console. Dallas-based casual game developer MumboJumbo launched LUXOR Pharaoh's Challenge today, its first game for the Nintendo Wii system. The Nintendo Wii takes LUXOR action to a whole new level by allowing the player to become even more involved in the […]
Sonic Riders Launches
SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity for the Wii home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to stores across North America. This intense racing game brings the rush of adrenaline that racing fans are looking for and is packed with stunning environments, […]