Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced that it will release Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege for the PC, to North American retail shelves this June. Experience battles straight from the Eastern Front of WWII in this all-encompassing Real-Time Strategy package. Produced by Paris-based Monte Cristo Games, Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege offers gamers a sweeping look into the strategies of real time warfare by placing them into painstakingly detailed campaigns of the Second World War. Real Time Strategy takes on an entirely new meaning as players act as commander in either the German or Russian … Continue reading Cinemaware Releasing Moscow To Berlin →

Paradox Interactive announced today that they are working on an expansion to their history simulation, "Victoria – An Empire Under the Sun". The expansion will be available exclusively through the online retailer Gamersgate.com. "Victoria – Revolutions" is scheduled for a release in August 2006, at $9.99. Upon its release, "Victoria – An Empire Under the Sun" was hailed by some critics as the ultimate World Domination and Empire-Building simulation. The new expansion will be in a similar vein while offering several new and exciting features. Among other things, players will be able to link this game to other Paradox games, … Continue reading Victoria Revolutions Announced →

And the World Cup trophy goes to" Czech Republic! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today declared the winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. Using a simulation engine in the 2006 FIFA World Cup videogame, EA was able to test all 32 teams in the competition and determine that the Czech Republic would come out on top. 2006 FIFA World Cup, the officially licensed videogame of the World Cup, also predicted the following placements: World Champion: Czech Republic World Cup Final: Czech Republic 2 Brazil 1 1st team to be eliminated: Ecuador Golden Shoe winner: Milan Baros, Czech Republic (7 … Continue reading FIFA Game Declares Czech Republic World Cup Winner →

Nyko Technologies, a premier peripherals manufacturer, has shipped the Power Tuner for the Sony PSP to retailers. Nyko’s latest PSP peripheral adds new mobility to the handheld by giving PSP owners an easy way to listen to their music, movies or games through any car stereo. PSP fans can now purchase the affordable Nyko Power Tuner from stores nationwide. Solving two issues in one device, the Power Tuner operates both as a charger and an audio transmitter for the PSP. Fans can listen to music in the car, or parents can entertain kids by playing movies or games through the … Continue reading Nyko Ships Power Tuner PSP →

Trinigy GmbH, a market-leading company in the sector of 3D Game Engines, today announced the availability of version 5.5 of the Vision Game Engine for PC, Xbox, and Xbox360. Vision licensees will automatically be provided with the new SDK at no additional cost by the Trinigy support team. Interested developers and publishers can request an evaluation version of the new Vision engine on Trinigy's website (www.trinigy.de). The new 5.5 SDK features a new and powerful animation system that offers both great flexibility and high performance to game developers. The new system already proved its performance in a joint demo project … Continue reading Vision Game Engine 5.5 Ready →

Australian Game Developers (http://www.ausgamedev.com) has released The Omega Syndrome, a computer role-playing game for Windows 2000/XP that follows in the footsteps of classic games such as Fallout, Ultima 7, and Baldur’s Gate. The Omega Syndrome’s story is a breath of fresh air for the RPG genre, as it is set in 1950’s America and the player works for a secret organization that hunts down aliens and UFOs. It was designed to appeal to the mature gamer, who fondly remembers the golden era of computer role-playing games, as it uses a top down view that affords a strategic view of the … Continue reading Australian Game Developers Release Omega Syndrome →

Mid Carolina Media today announced a May 29, 2006 North American release date for "Ultimate Duck Hunting", the first and only 3D hunting simulation game to feature both single and multiplayer capabilities. "Ultimate Duck Hunting" finds you, your dog, your companion hunters and their dogs competing for wild ducks in noted North American hunting preserves. Your choice of hunting accessories, dog-training ability, and aim accuracy determines your ultimate duck hunting success. "Ultimate Duck Hunting" makes its North American debut at Wal-Mart stores for a wallet-friendly $19.97. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for Mild Violence. On … Continue reading Ultimate Duck Hunt Starts May 29 →

WorldWinner, a subsidiary of FUN Technologies Inc. [LSE (AIM): FUN and TSX: FUN] and one of the world's leading providers of online games competitions, today announced that it is joining SkillJam Technologies to co-host the Worldwide Web Games, formerly known as the Skill Games World Championshipâ„¢. Together, WorldWinner and SkillJam comprise FUN's FUN Games division, with a collective audience of 27 million online gamers. The companies are combining forces to bring casual gamers worldwide an unprecedented platform for interactive entertainment and an opportunity to compete for the $1 million prize at the Worldwide Web Games finals in September. Available immediately, … Continue reading FUN and SkillJam Hosting $1 Mil World Championship →

Blood money can come in many different forms… bills, coins, and yes… pure GOLD because Hitman: Blood Money is officially finished and all versions are ready for production! The latest installment of the popular Hitman franchise is coming your way May 30th, and with features such as the new Blood Money system which allows the characters in future environments to react to Agent 47 based on how well he previously kept out of the spotlight, Hitman: Blood Money is taking the franchise to a whole new level. With tons of different ways to complete each mission, take control, be innovative, … Continue reading Hitman: Blood Money Goes Gold →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and 2by3 Games (www.2by3games.com) are pleased to announce the release of the v1.801 incremental update for the acclaimed War In The Pacific. This update is a follow-up to the very successful v1.80 major comprehensive update and continues the work of the expanded War in the Pacific development team. The v1.801 update resolves a number of minor issues that were reported after the release of v1.80, including 12 fixes and 6 enhancements. Fixes include corrections to a combat report text overflow, float plane airgroup sizes, a few more unit fragment issues, torpedo attack altitude and replenishment airgroups. Enhancements … Continue reading War In The Pacific Gets Update →