After earning four out of five GiN Gems in a recent review, copies of Chrome have been added to the weekly prize pool. Click on the Win Prizes Link to find out more. The game is set in a close future. At a time when the rapid advancement of technology allowed man’s common dream of colonizing distant planets to become reality. However. The Federation’s bureaucratized structures, which oversee the process of colonizing the universe, limit themselves to selling terraforming permits. This led to a situation where powerful mega corporations held an authoritarian rule on their very own "private" planets. The … Continue reading Chrome Added To Prize Pool →

The fan-driven campaign to save King’s Quest IX has been successful. On Friday, Vivendi Universal Games announced that they have agreed to allow the fan-made game "King’s Quest IX" to be released, under the new title of "The Silver Lining." The group making the game will be granted a fan license. "We are so thrilled with this news," says Matt Compton, one of the members of the Save King’s Quest IX campaign. "We were very hopeful that if we organized the fans of the King’s Quest series, we would be able to get Vivendi’s attention. It feels so good to … Continue reading Fans Allowed To Finish King's Quest Game →

Limelight Networks announced that it is the Content Delivery Network for Microsoft’s just-launched Xbox 360 video game system and Xbox Live, the online gaming service for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft now included with every system. Microsoft is leveraging Limelight Networks for delivery of trailers and game demos during one of the most important product launches in its history to ensure that Xbox Live audiences receive the best performance with any downloaded content. Xbox Live is now available with two membership levels, Silver and Gold. Silver is standard with every system at no extra cost, while Gold is … Continue reading Limelight Network Added to Xbox Live →

Capcom Co., Ltd and Microsoft announced Lost Planet, a riveting sci-fi action shooter for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Set within the merciless frozen tundra of a hostile planet, humans struggle for survival as conflicts arise between man, the surrounding indigenous creatures and the monstrous beings that have invaded. With a gripping single player campaign and numerous multiplayer modes, Lost Planet promises to deliver an intense cinematic gameplay experience when it is released next winter. Taking full advantage of Xbox 360's unprecedented power, Lost Planet will contain an unrivalled level of detail as advanced light sourcing … Continue reading Capcom Bringing Lost Planet to 360 →

Electronic Arts has struck a deal to acquire Jamdat Mobile for $680 million. The merger agreement calls for EA to pay $27 cash per share and also assume outstanding stock options for a total of about $680 million, according to EA. In a statement, EA CEO Larry Probst said of the merger: "This is an important strategic acquisition for Electronic Arts. Together we intend to build a leading global position in the rapidly growing business of providing games on mobile phones. We look forward to the Jamdat team joining EA." Jamdat Mobile was founded in 2000 by former Activision executive … Continue reading EA Buys Jamdat Mobile →

Viva Media, LLC and 10TACLE publishing will roll out GT Legends to retail locations nationwide on February 4, 2006. Exploding with the most sought after muscle cars of the 60s and 70s, racing fans will be able to enjoy a level of realistic game play only seen in the publisher's preceding title, GTR – FIA GT Racing. Developed by Simbin, the authority in motor sport gaming, GT Legends provides an unrivaled racing experience. From dynamic weather to working mirrors, every aspect of the game has been recreated with the utmost care and detail. "Loaded with 90 cars, multiple ways to … Continue reading GT Legends Gets Ready To Roll →

One of Hollywood’s leading audio post and recording houses, Margarita Mix Hollywood (MMHD), a studio under The LA Studios, Inc. (www.lastudios.com), announced today that it has been selected for two new gaming titles: "24 – The Game" and "CSI 3: Dimensions of Murder." "24" is being produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and "CSI" by Ubisoft. Both games were brought to MMHD through the videogame industry’s first choice for outsourcing Hollywood production services, Blindlight, LLC, which has worked extensively with MMHD in the past. "CSI" and "24 – The Game" mark the newest gaming projects for The LA Studios Inc. The … Continue reading Margarita Gets 24, CSI 3 Audio Deal →

Kids make the call for the weirdest, wildest and wackiest plays in professional football in a new promotion announced today by the NFL and Humongous, Inc., publisher of the award-winning Backyard Sports video game series for kids. The NFL Kids Backyard Awards is an on line promotion that coincides with the NFL Pro Bowl and the release of Backyard Football 2006, the fourth iteration of the most popular kids' football video game ever. "The NFL is excited to partner with Backyard Sports on the NFL Kids Backyard Awards," said NFL licensing manager Tim Langley. "It gives us a meaningful and … Continue reading Backyard Games Holding Awards →

NubyTech is proud to announce an evening with Shadow the Hedgehog and his controller at an exclusive launch party, being held Thursday, December 8 from 5:30 P.M-8:30 P.M at Arena Lounge Interactive in Los Angeles, CA, a state-of-the-art gaming venue that features a multitude of gaming station on 50 inch DLP screens in a club-like atmosphere. NubyTech has teamed up with other great companies to make sure the event is fully loaded with the Sonic gear. The giveaways will include actual copies of the games from Sega and other goodies from our sponsors Great Eastern Entertainment, Prima Games, Swicherz, Ripple … Continue reading Hedgehog Holds Controller Launch Party →

Aspyr Media today announced it has acquired the rights from JoWood to publish and distribute Gothic III in North America. As the third part of this globally successful role-playing saga, Gothic III offers players a nonlinear, open-ended role-playing game with an enthralling story that presents an extremely detailed simulation of nature and human behavior. Developed by Germany's Piranha Bytes/Pluto13, Gothic III will be released in the first quarter of 2006 for the PC at a SRP of $39.99. For players who can't wait until Spring for more Gothic action, Aspyr released Gothic II Gold yesterday, which features the original game … Continue reading Aspyr Gets Gothic III Rights →