Konami Digital Entertainment – America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced that it will publish the official video game based on Aardman Animation's and DreamWorks' upcoming movie, "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit." With huge free-roaming gaming environments, inventive action, plentiful gadgets, numerous mini games and humorous visuals that reproduce the distinctive look of the film, the game perfectly captures the fun, zany and imaginative world of Wallace and Gromit. The cheese-loving Wallace (voiced by Peter Sallis) and his loyal dog, Gromit, make their silver screen debut in "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the … Continue reading Konami To Publish Wallace & Gromit Game →

Take Two Interactive and Rockstar Games were dealt a blow today as the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, under intense pressure from parental groups and legislators, changed the rating on Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from M for Mature to AO for Adults Only. When Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was released for the PC in June, it was not long before a hacker released a modification to the game that allows players to engage in simulated sex with the main character's girlfriends. Sex had always been in the game, but now it was something that you could actually see, instead … Continue reading ESRB Changes Grand Theft Auto Rating →

CCP, an independent developer and publisher of massively multiplayer online games, today announced the highly successful and smooth launch of "EVE Online: Cold War Edition," a massive content upgrade to its popular massively multiplayer title "EVE Online." The launch of "EVE Online: Cold War Edition" signifies yet another huge milestone for the ambitious developer, being met with critical acclaim. "This upgrade introduces a whole new beginning player experience and lessens the learning curve for newcomers." said Magnus Bergsson, CMO of CCP Games. "The Cold War Edition introduces a completely new approach to introducing players to the game, making it very … Continue reading Eve-Online Launches Cold War →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Strategic Studies Group (SSG) (www.ssg.com.au) are pleased to announce that a new v1.02 update is available for the latest game in the Decisive Battles Series, Battles in Italy. Battles in Italy brings the award-winning series to three pivotal battles: Sicily (Operation Husky), Salerno (Operation Avalanche), and the unfortunate Operation Shingle, the invasion at Anzio. The v1.02 update primarily fixes a problem with Secure PBEM play, which should allow PBEM tournament play to proceed with full confidence. Battles in Italy is an operational wargame that takes you to three of the toughest fought battles in the Mediterranean … Continue reading Matrix Updates Battles In Italy →

Mousechief (www.mousechief.com) releases a new kind of casual entertainment. The Witch’s Yarn offers an innovative system for playing with the characters and events which make up a lighthearted melodrama. Easy to play, one minute after starting the game, readers will be ably immersed in the story. Meet Wednesday, a witch who foreswore magic for the love a mortal, now passed away. Urged by her family to resume her natural talents, she instead opens a small shop, spinning and selling yarn, intent on a quiet life. However, life will be anything but quiet until Wednesday discovers her true purpose in the … Continue reading Witch's Yarn Story Game Launches →

Radical Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Zmak to the newly created positions of Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President, Product Development. Zmak will report directly to Radical Entertainment President Ian Wilkinson and be responsible for all facets of the company's strategic plan. Zmak, who has nearly 20 years experience in the digital entertainment industry, will oversee day-to-day management of the company, says Wilkinson. "Kelly’s main job will be to help us continue to improve the quality of our games and grow our studio," says Wilkinson. "He will manage all studio operations, including supervision of all … Continue reading Radical Gets New COO →

Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) and Empire Interactive (Empire), a U.K. computer games developer and publisher listed on AIM, today announced an exclusive agreement by which VU Games will market and distribute in North America, Empire’s multi-platform destructive racing game FlatOut 2. FlatOut 2, one of Empire’s key frontline titles, builds on the success of the first installment, also distributed in North America by VU Games. Developed by the award-winning Finnish developer Bugbear Entertainment, FlatOut 2 is an over-the-top racing game where players experience the drive of their lives as they race around fully destructible environments in one of 16 … Continue reading Vivendi Signs With Empire For FlatOut 2 →

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today unveiled the BlizzCon website (www.blizzcon.com), presenting many new details about its upcoming gaming convention. Set to take place on October 28 and 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, BlizzCon will celebrate Blizzard's games and the players who have made them so popular around the world. BlizzCon will be open to gamers of all ages and will provide a wide variety of activities for attendees to enjoy. "Blizzard has grown enormously in the past 14 years, but none of that growth would have been possible without our players," said Mike Morhaime, president and co-founder … Continue reading Blizzard Gears Up For BlizzCon →

Microsoft Game Studios announced today that Fable: The Lost Chapters, currently in development for Windows and slated to release this September, will also be available in late Fall for Xbox. Fable: The Lost Chapters builds upon the original best-selling Fable with loads of new content including new regions, quests and enhanced story elements that further enhance the mystical world of Albion. Fable: The Lost Chapters gives players the chance to fight new monsters, use epic spells to obliterate huge numbers of enemies, don new armor, wield additional weapons and interact with friends and foes using amazing new expressions. The original … Continue reading Fable Expansion Coming To Xbox, PC →

Game Savant (www.gamesavant.com) is very proud to announce that, with the help of their customers, they will be joining the fight against breast cancer. $2 of every sale made during the month of July will automatically be donated to aid breast cancer research. Game Savant members will have their names automatically added to the official donor list. Game Savant memberships are completely free and allow you to write reviews and receive special offers. Breast cancer, aliens, and puzzles can be defeated with a little teamwork! Game Savant is an innovative new system for finding and downloading the latest independent titles. … Continue reading Game Savant Fights Breast Cancer →