iD Shows Off New Game Engine
Today, id Software unveiled their never-before-seen next-generation game engine technology, id Tech 5, running on a Mac at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. This revolutionary new technology will power the studio's internally created new game property and will be available for licensing to third parties. Previous iterations of id technology have powered games with worldwide retail […]
Cartoon Network To Deliver Digital Games To PS2, Wii
Cartoon Network New Media is expanding its games distribution to videogame consoles through an innovative browser application developed at AFI's Digital Content Lab. Launching in late 2007 to early 2008, the new multi-platform window called "MEGA Series" delivers an interactive video and gaming experience to broadband-enabled consoles. Additionally, the application can be adapted for distribution […]
Pets Invade The Sims 2
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that The Sims 2 Pets for the Wii has shipped to retailers around the globe. For the first time ever on the innovative Wii platform, Nintendo players and Sims fans alike will be able to use the accessible Wii controls to create pets for their Sims to train, play […]
Codemasters Hires Three Industry Vets
In a move to further bolster its presence in the North American market, Codemasters today announced the addition of three gaming and entertainment industry veterans to its growing U.S. operations based in Burbank, Calif. Former Konami Digital Entertainment COO Geoff Mulligan will lead the U.S. management team as president of Codemasters, Inc. Mulligan will report […]
Legos To Become MMO
Group today announced LEGO Universe as the official title for the upcoming MMOG being developed by NetDevil to further engage the company's dedicated and active community. LEGO Universe, currently planned for launch in the fourth quarter of 2008, is designed as the first MMOG professionally developed for LEGO fans and supported by community members from […]
Sam And Max Hit The Retail
After much anticipation, Sam & Max, the legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting stars, are making their way to all major retail stores worldwide in August 2007 with Sam & Max: Season 1 for Windows – and they're bringing along a full-size printed color poster and a Bonus CD full of hilarious extras! This is the […]
World Cyber Games 2007 Tour Announced
The World Cyber Games (WCG), the recognized blue chip leader for international video game competitions, will be "hitting the road" in 2007 as Samsung, Circuit City, and Microsoft join forces to deliver the World Cyber Games 2007 Tour. Featuring two state-of-the-art branded motor coaches, the World Cyber Games Tour 2007 will travel to six WCG […]
Ultimate Baseball Online Signups Begin
Ultimate Baseball Online 2007 teams can begin registering June 11 for the third season of the year. The 2007-3 season, which begins June 26, will culminate 10 rounds later with the crowning of one team as league champion. League competition will be open to three skill levels, allowing all players level 10 and up to […]
Rhythm ‘n Notes Coming To DS
Agetec, Inc. announced today that they will be releasing Rhythm 'n Notes for the Nintendo DS handheld game console this fall. This unique title offers tonal and rhythmic music training in the form of entertaining piano and drumming games. No matter what your musical background or tastes, Rhythm ‘n Notes is for you! A perfect […]
Centipede Creator To Keynote Women's Conference
Women in Games International (WIGI), a non-profit organization in the interactive entertainment industry, is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for their upcoming conference, titled "She's Got Game," scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 11 am to 5 pm in Austin, Texas. For this stellar event, Women in Games International is teaming up with the Austin […]