Games Media Properties today announced the first-ever World Series of Video Games international gaming competition, set to kick off in June 2006 in Louisville, Kentucky with four subsequent circuit events taking place throughout the year and culminating in a final event in December 2006. With $1 Million in cash prizing, the World Series of Video Games will combine PC and Xbox games to establish true world champions under standardized rules and procedures across a circuit of multiple tournaments. The 3-5 day events will be open to the public and will encompass 150,000 square feet of tournaments, exhibitions, concerts and other … Continue reading World Series of Video Games Announced →

Software publisher Strategy First, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSTR), and Valve Corporation are pleased to announce that the ultimate naval warfare title, "S.C.S – Dangerous Waters" and "Space Empires IV Deluxe" are now available via Steam, Valve's online distribution platform. "S.C.S – Dangerous Watersâ„¢" is a groundbreaking naval simulation game, available via Steam for $39.95. "Space Empires IV Deluxe", a grand strategy title in the space 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) genre, is available via Steam for just $19.95. For more details, please visit www.steampowered.com. Gamers can also purchase the 570 page spiral … Continue reading Strategy First Games Offered on Stream →

Engenuity Technologies Inc. [TSX: EGY], a global leader in visualization and simulation software solutions, today announced that it has acquired BGT BioGraphic Technologies, Inc. (BGT), a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) software for the gaming, entertainment and visual simulation (VizSim) industries. With this acquisition, Engenuity will expand the simulation capabilities of its STAGEâ„¢ suite of products allowing it to offer a broader range of applications to its existing simulation customers and to penetrate new vertical markets, such as urban simulation, homeland security and serious games. Engenuity acquired all of the outstanding shares of BGT in exchange for 1,175,831 common … Continue reading Engenuity Acquires BGT AI Gaming Company →

id Software and Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) have teamed with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to include a playable demo of DOOM 3 for Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as bonus content on the Unrated Extended Edition DVD release of Doom. The DOOM 3 demo includes two single-player and two multi-player levels, featuring both Co-Op and Deathmatch Xbox Live online game service enabled modes. DOOM 3, a Microsoft Platinum Hits award-winning title, draws gamers into the most terrifying and riveting 3D gaming experience ever created as players fight their way to Hell and back in an epic clash … Continue reading DOOM 3 Demoed On Movie DVD →

SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that Rome: Total War Gold Edition will be available at retail outlets across the country beginning February 15, 2006 for a suggested retail price of $39.95. This official compilation combines the critically acclaimed real-time strategy game Rome: Total War and its expansion, Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasionä, giving new gamers the opportunity to enjoy the greatest Total War games ever made in one amazing package. "The Total War franchise has become synonymous with epic warfare and unprecedented scale, and Rome: Total War is the best in the series so far," said Scott A. … Continue reading Rome: Total War Gold Shipping →

CCP Games, an independent producer of massively-multiplayer online games, today announced that its flagship product EVE Online has reached 100,000 active game subscribers and is maintaining the robust subscription growth trend of the past year. This milestone for CCP Games follows the announcement of EVE Online being voted Best Game in the 2005 MMORPG.COM Reader's Choice Awards, and the release of its Red Moon Rising edition to subscribers. "The momentum of EVE Online is accelerating globally," said Magnus Bergsson, CMO of CCP Games. "The growth of the game's popularity within the MMOG genre has become especially evident in highly competitive … Continue reading Eve Online Hits 100,000 Subscribers →

Left Behind Games Inc. exclusive licensee to develop video games based upon the Left Behind series of books, announced today that it has executed a Share Exchange Agreement ("Agreement") with Bonanza Gold, Inc. (OTCBB: BOGD) ("Bonanza"’), a Washington corporation wherein Left Behind Games will become a subsidiary of Bonanza. There are a number of conditions that must be met prior to closing of the transaction set out by the Agreement, including the issuance of a new ticker symbol reflecting Bonanza's recent one for four reverse split of its outstanding common stock, the filing of Bonanza's quarterly report for the three … Continue reading Left Behind Games Going Public →

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.'s World of Warcraft, the world's leading subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, has surpassed the one million customer milestone in Europe, more than quadrupling the previously estimated size of the entire European MMORPG market since its launch in February 2005. In addition, World of Warcraft topped the sales charts* for full-price PC games in Europe last year. Worldwide, the game has a growing audience of more than 5.5 million customers. "It is extremely rewarding to see so many European players enjoying World of Warcraft," said Mike Morhaime, president and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment®. "The players have supported … Continue reading World Of Warcraft Hits European Milestone →

Buka announces that the estimated release date for Pacific Storm is planned for May, 2006. Developed by Lesta Studios, Pacific Storm is the most realistic game of the Second World War. With its unique fusion of RTS and action elements, Pacific Storm pushes the genre to the limit. The furious battle of Pearl Harbor became the first in the sequence of glory sea combats. Thousands of soldiers and volunteers of the USA answered the call of their country. The enemy was at the gates, fighting for everything against the freedom and rights of the people. Thousands died over the waters … Continue reading Pacific Storm Set For May →

Bolstered by a tough defensive effort that limited NFL MVP Shaun Alexander to just 70 yards rushing and sacked Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck four times, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their fifth overall Super Bowl championship in a game simulated by EA SPORTS, downing the Seahawks 24-19 in a preview of what might happen in Super Bowl XL. The game, which was simulated using the best-selling video game Madden NFL 06 for the Microsoft Xbox 360, played out in a way not unfamiliar to Pittsburgh fans – the Steelers moved out to an early lead using the pass and taking advantage … Continue reading Pittsburg Beats Seahawks in Madden Bowl →