Gameloft, Paramount Pictures To Make Beowulf Game
Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Paramount Pictures for world-wide rights to the mobile game inspired by the upcoming feature film, "Beowulf" from Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis. Neil Gaiman & Roger Avary adapted the legend for the screen. The […]
BreakAway Hires Dave Curtin As VP
BreakAway, Ltd. a leading developer of entertainment games and game-based simulations and training software announced today that Dave Curtin has joined the company as Vice President of Development. Curtin will be responsible for overseeing product development at BreakAway's Hunt Valley, MD headquarters, as well as at its Corpus Christi, TX studios. "We're excited to have […]
GameTap Launches New Myst Episode
Today GameTap is launching "Familiar Voices," the newest episode in "Myst Online: Uru Live." Players can now continue the journey that has featured to date – all-new puzzles, content and Ages as seen in recent episodes "Scars" and "A New Light." "Since launching in February, Myst Online continues to be one of our top titles […]
Magic Ages MMORPG Set For September Launch
VestGame Entertainment has announced that Magic Ages, its first fantasy MMORPG, will be ready for its North America release by the end of September. The company will soon also reveal the launch date for its closed beta testing. Set against the backdrop of an enchanted land and seeped in Norse and religious mythology, Magic Ages, […]
City Of Heroes European Expansion Released
By: Chella Ramanan NCsoft Europe has released the latest expansion to City of Heroes, Issue 10: Invasion, so dust off your spandex and get the cape back from the cleaners. In true comic book style, villains and heroes must come together to protect planet Earth from attack by alien scum; in this case the evil […]
Got Game To Publish Da Vinci's Secret
Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American retail publishing deal for "Da Vinci's Secret", a classic style matching game for the PC. Featuring an engaging storyline, original gameplay, and surprises at every turn, "Da Vinci's Secret" is a thrilling adventure for the mind. Scheduled for retail release September 2007 with a debut MSRP […]
FIA Coming To Mobile
I-play, the mobile entertainment company, has signed a global deal with the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), one of the largest spectator sports in the world, to bring the license to a mobile games audience for the first time. Mobile gamers will soon be able to experience the most dynamic and challenging motorsports imaginable, pitting […]
Vampire Rain Added To Prize Pool
The Xbox 360 horror masterpiece Vampire Rain has been added to the GiN Prize Pool. As always, one lucky reader wins a prize from that pool each week. "We always pick games for the prize pool that we think our readers will like, and Vampire Rain looks to be one of those classic hits that […]
NCAA Football 08 Launches
Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) lights up the scoreboard and returns to the field with the launch of NCAA Football 08. Featuring all-new Skill Performance and a deeper Dynasty Mode, gamers can boost the motivation level of teammates by taking control and making big plays. With all-new My Shrine, the ability to experience real-time weather […]
Nickelodeon Puts $100 Million Into Casual Games
MTV Networks' Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group today announced its commitment to invest $100 million over the next two years in development, distribution and creation of casual gaming titles, sites and platforms. The announcement was made by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group and was highlighted at the Casual Connect gaming conference in […]