Sony Online Entertainment announced their preparations for the 19th update to EverQuest II, slated to launch on game servers February 2. This update will bring significant changes to the game, and is a precursor to the launch of the new Player vs. Player game servers, scheduled for late February. The most noticeable addition to this update is the new Character Progression system. The gradual Archetype progression has been changed, and players will be able to choose their final class at the beginning of the game, rather than working their way up to level 20. This change means that the class … Continue reading EverQuest II Feb 2nd Update Scheduled→
The "hot coffee" scandal continues to plague industry bad-boy Rockstar Games. The LA district attorney has filed suit against the company for allegedly hiding pornographic material inside the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rockstar's parent company, Take Two Interactive, was also named in the suit. The suit stems from the "hot coffee" scandal of last year where some hackers found a way to unlock hidden sex scenes in the game. Normally when one of the character's girlfriends invites them in for coffee, the screen blurs out and you hear sexual-type noises but don't see anything. After applying the patch, … Continue reading Rockstar Games Sued in California→
Although Nintendo officials say they are quite happy with the sales figures for their dual-screened Nintendo DS, with 14 million sales since the November 2005 launch, competition from Sony and the PSP may have forced a redesign. The DS's new look was unveiled today. The DS Lite is about sixty percent of the size of the older DS and has shed 20 percent of its original weight as well. The system is scheduled to launch in Japan in March for a cost of 16,800 yen ($145 in converted US dollars.) That makes the system slightly more expensive than the current … Continue reading Nintendo Unveils Thinner, Lighter DS→
Thirty-five percent of American parents say they play computer and video games, according to an unprecedented national survey released today by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates. Among these "gamer parents", 80% report that they play video games with their children, and two-thirds (66%) feel that playing games has brought their families closer together. "This first-ever study of ‘gamer parents’ dramatizes the increasing and positive role that video games play in American family entertainment," said Douglas Lowenstein, president of the ESA, the trade group representing U.S. computer and video game publishers. "The data … Continue reading ESA Says Parents Play Too→
High Voltage Software today announced their right sizing from 156 full time employees to 120. A recent project cancellation motivated a new emphasis on improved quality. "High Voltage has long been one of the biggest and most established independent game developers, but we had grown to a size where our focus and quality was suffering," said CEO, Kerry Ganofsky, "It's imperative that we have the right people and the right critical awareness to make certain that we make great games." High Voltage was established in 1993 and employs many of the industry's top producers, artists, designers, programmers and audio engineers … Continue reading High Voltage Layoffs Net 36 Employees→
The award-winning Battlefield 2 is about to get a boost" Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) and Digital Illusions today announced that 2 new Booster Packs will be released for the award-winning Battlefield 2 PC game. The two packs, which will each retail for $9.99 in North America, €9.99 in Europe and £5.99 in the UK, will be available exclusively online at www.downloader.ea.com. Powered by the Battlefield 2 game engine, Battlefield 2: Euro Force, releasing Feb 8th, will introduce the all-new European Army to three brand new maps. Battlefield 2: Armored Fury, releasing March 28th, will focus on large mechanized battles in … Continue reading Battlefield 2 Expands→
DreamCatcher Games, an award-winning publisher of PC and Console games, today announced it will publish FUEL, its upcoming racing game, a motor-head's action vehicular marathon, on Windows (worldwide) and Xbox (North America only). The game will ship worldwide in May 2006. Off-road it, use an ATV or personal watercraft and hustle your way to the finish line at top speed! Play as one of ten characters from around the world and race in your choice of over 35 vehicles. There are no rules in this all out frantic race. This is a no-holds-barred, free-for-all, action-packed game, with one goal – … Continue reading DreamCatcher To Publish FUEL→
iEntertainment Network (BB:IENT.pk) – the award-winning developer of the World Famous WarBirds TotalSims series of online games, announces today that they have hired Frazer Nash Communications to handle all their marketing and corporate communications in Europe. "iEntertainment Network is very pleased to have Frazer Nash back on our team", says JW "Wild Bill" Stealey, Fighter Pilot, Computer Game Entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of MicroProse Software with Mr. Sid Meier, and CEO of iEntertainment Network. "Frazer Nash is a fun, interesting guy who has always had a good time promoting good games. I look forward to the opportunity to bring our new … Continue reading WarBirds Hires Frazer Nash→
The famous blue action hero returns in this latest installment to Capcom's growing Mega Man anthology with the release of Mega Man X Collection for the Nintendo GameCube and the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Mega Man X Collection revisits the celebrated Maverick Hunter with the library of classic Mega Man X games (Mega Man X through Mega Man X6) from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and PlayStation game console. Witness the beginning of the futuristic version of the blockbuster franchise and experience the never-before-released-in-the-US Mega Man PlayStation game: Mega Man Battle and Chase. Mega Man X Collection is rated … Continue reading Capcom Releases Mega Man X Collection→
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