The next installment of Wargaming.net’s highly-acclaimed strategy series, Massive Assault Network 2, is now available on Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment’s digital distribution service and a unit of Fox Interactive Media. Consumers can now download the title directly from the Web by visiting: http://www.direct2drive.com. MAN2 is a strategy game featuring sci-fi conflicts on distant planets and enables players to fight against the world’s most talented strategy gamers online. The planets are big, the armies are vast, the opponents are live, and the challenge is never-ending. MAN2 is based on the original Massive Assault and inherits the title’s best elements, including the "Secret … Continue reading Massive Assault 2 On Direct2Drive →

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is giving gamers the chance to stop dreaming and start riding in Harley-Davidson: Race to the Rally available now for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Charge out on the highways and bi-ways across America on fully-upgradeable classic and late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles while facing outrageous road challenges. "Harley-Davidson: Race to the Rally offers gamers the chance to ride some of the most recognizable motorcycles in the world in this fast-paced, open-road adventure," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Players experience the thrill of saddling up an American icon … Continue reading Harley Davidson Game Roars to Retail →

Capcom Entertainment Inc., a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the appointment and return of Chris Kramer as senior director of communications and community. Having most recently served as Sony Online Entertainment's senior director of corporate communications, Kramer is rejoining Capcom (where he began his career in the games industry in the early 90s) and will now oversee Capcom's corporate communications positioning, product public relations, customer service and community outreach, both off- and online. "Chris brings a wealth of experience and talent proven by a history of strategy-driven success with some of the world's most widely … Continue reading Chris Kramer Becomes Capcom Comm Director →

Today 2K has released the original Sid Meier’s Railroad Tycoon for FREE! Travel back in time to 1990 to see how Sid created an innovative new gameplay experience that has evolved into this month’s release of Sid Meier’s Railroads! for the PC. The 15MB Railroad Tycoon download includes the full game, manual, reference cards, etc. The game is available at www.sidmeiersrailroads.com and www.2kgames.com.

FBI Agents working in conjunction with officials from NCsoft's North American business successfully closed down a computer game operation alleged to be reaping profits by providing a fraudulent service to its players. The operation was closed down after multiple raids and interviews were conducted in various cities from California to Virginia. Federal search warrants were served on owners of L2Extreme who were also questioned during the raid. L2Extreme was providing its users with unauthorized service and code for NCsoft's online computer game, Lineage II. The warrants enabled officials to halt L2Extreme's operations while collecting further evidence in the course of … Continue reading FBI Raids Fake Lineage II Company →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today helped kick off the launch of the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system with perennial hits Madden NFL 07, Need for Speed Carbon and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07. Each of these stunning high-definition titles has been custom-created for the PLAYSTATION 3 to take advantage of the advanced power of the CELL processor and the motion-sensitive SIXAXIS controller. On December 5th, EA will add to its PLAYSTATION 3 portfolio with the release of EA SPORTSâ„¢ Fight Night Round 3 and in the months that follow, several more games including NBA STREET Homecourt and Def Jam: ICON. … Continue reading EA Ships Three PS3 Launch Titles →

Man your broadband battle stations, soldier! Turner Broadcasting's GameTap gets its war on with this week's addition of NovaLogic to its long list of top developers and publishers. NovaLogic is best known for developing military combat simulations, but has also garnered widespread attention for its tactical shooter franchise "Delta Force" and the space action/shooter "Tachyon: The Fringe." Both of these are award winning titles – "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" won an IGN Editor's Choice award, while "Tachyon: The Fringe" was selected as Wargamer's Simulation of the Year – and, more importantly, both are part of NovaLogic's debut on GameTap! … Continue reading NovaLogic Games Premiere On GameTap →

Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Pogo.com kicked off Pogo Gems, a brand new virtual point system that Club Pogo players can use to acquire extra special items such as Premium Badge Albums, Mix-n-Match Badge Albums and Pogo Mini add-ons to enhance their online avatars. Club Pogo, the subscription service offered by Pogo.com, is home to over a million women who spend upwards of 12 hours per week playing, competing and socializing online. Gem packages range from $4.99 to $19.99. Andrew Pedersen, VP and Executive Producer at EA explained, "For the past two past years, Club Pogo players … Continue reading Club Pogo Launches Pogo Gems →

Aspyr Media announced today that its epic RPG Gothic 3 for the PC has shipped to retail stores in North America. Featuring a stunning, massive game world, a fascinating story, hundreds of quests and more than 40 hours of gameplay, Gothic 3 will keep RPG fans glued to their PCs for months to come. Gothic 3 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and carries a SRP of $39.99. To learn more about Gothic 3, and to enter for your chance to win a high-end gaming PC, go to gothic3.aspyr.com. Contest ends November 30.

Valve today announced an agreement to deliver Medieval II: Total War to Steam, the leading online digital distribution platform for PC games. Heralded on the cover of the December PC Gamer with an Editors’ Choice award, a review score of 90% and described by the magazine as "an epic strategy game that’s exquisitely big, bold and beautiful," Medieval II: Total War advances the series with the most cinematic and realistic battles ever seen in the real time strategy genre. With over 10,000 troops now to command and hundreds of unit types, players can experience massive battles in graphically rich environments … Continue reading Medieval II: Total War Moves To Stream →