HopeLab today announced the release of Re-Mission, the first video game scientifically shown to improve health-related outcomes for young people with cancer, an underserved and overlooked population who are at greater risk for adverse cancer outcomes. The game is available free of charge to young people with cancer concurrent with the release of positive results from the Re-Mission Outcomes Study. The study is the first-ever randomized, controlled trial focused exclusively on adolescents and young adults with cancer. Data from the study showed statistically significant improvements in cancer-related self-efficacy, social quality of life, cancer-specific knowledge, and adherence to prescribed medication regimens … Continue reading Game Helping Kids With Cancer →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Bill Cowher will be on the cover of NFL Head Coach¸ available in stores June 20, under the EA SPORTSâ„¢ brand. NFL Head Coach is in development at EA Tiburon, EA's studio responsible for other NFL videogame franchises including: Madden NFL Football and NFL STREET. This is the first-ever 3D sports strategy game where you can experience the emotional rollercoaster of coaching with the most true-to-life and authentic sports strategy game ever created. Cowher, the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL, is fresh off his first Super Bowl … Continue reading Bill Cowher To Make Head Coach Cover →

Game publisher, Meridian4 and game developer, RA Images, with cooperation from producer, Cinemax are pleased to announce that their highly anticipated Adventure/Mystery; Daemonica has shipped and is now available in retail stores and for online distribution. "We are very excited to see Daemonica ship out to the North American audience. It has received favourable reviews in Europe and we are anticipating the press and gamers will love the storytelling in the game." said Lukas Macura, CEO of Cinemax. "Unique gameplay, an intriguing storyline, interesting characters and you get to talk to the dead, what more could you ask for in … Continue reading Daemonica Ships →

Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today announced it will publish Desperate Housewives, a lifestyle simulation PC game based on the top-rated, Golden Globe-winning ABC-TV series, produced by Touchstone Television. In the Desperate Housewives game, players take on the role of a new housewife who moves into Wisteria Lane and unlocks the delicious scandals hidden in the seemingly "perfect" neighborhood. "Buena Vista Games is proud to partner with ABC Entertainment and Touchstone Television to bring the popular ‘Desperate Housewives' franchise to fans and gamers," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president … Continue reading Desperate Housewives Game Announced →

NCsoft Corporation (KSE:036570.KS), the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, today announced the opening of NCsoft China, a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai, China. The new company is a result of NCsoft's acquisition of a 51 percent equity stake in NC Sina, a joint venture formed by NCsoft and Sina.com in 2003. NCsoft China now becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of NCsoft and will strengthen the company's content development and publishing power in the ever-growing Chinese game market. NCsoft China will not only provide services for existing games created by NCsoft's global network to the Chinese market … Continue reading NCsoft Expands To China →

Neurok Optics, LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary iZ3D monitor for gamers is a sponsor of the upcoming TransAtlantic Showdown Event. Both gamers and attendees will be the first to experience the latest games in 2D or 3D at the iZ3D display during the free event in the 5th Floor Atrium from March 24-26. The GGL Showdown will feature Europe’s best against North America's best in four popular games: Counter-Strike 1.6 (5v5), Quake 4 Team Deathmatch (4v4), Quake 4 Duel (1v1), and Warcraft III: Frozen Throne (2v2). Gamers will battle it out for over $100,000 in cash and prizes. "Due to … Continue reading iZ3D To Wow Gamers At TransAtlantic Showdown →

Looking for that exclusive PAC-MAN T-shirt or toy? Building on its mobile game success, Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of wireless games and content, today announced that PAC-MAN fans everywhere can purchase exclusive Namco game and character-themed memorabilia from www.clubNAMCO.com. Recognizing the overwhelming consumer demand for souvenirs that capture the essence of Namco's games, the company is expanding its online presence to provide merchandise from these arcade classics that have become mega-hits on the mobile platform. In addition to these popular collectibles, in the near future, Namco Networks plans to offer exclusive video game ringtones and cell phone … Continue reading Namco Forms Club Namco Store →

Topware Interactive Inc. has acquired the talents of a Hollywood pro for the musical arrangement of the blockbuster RPG "Two Worlds". Grammy and Academy award winner Harold Faltermeyer, mostly known for his work on the soundtracks of "Top Gun" and "Beverly Hills Cop", will bring his vast expertise to the table when he creates a unique and mind-blowing atmosphere of sound for Two Worlds. His mix of gothic sounds and orchestral rock ballads are going to cast a spell over the players and deliver a punch to an already engaging storyline. "The lively and detailed pictures from ‘Two Worlds' are … Continue reading Grammy Winner Harold Faltermeyer joins Topware →

Your World Games, a mobile games publisher at the forefront of emerging technology, today disclosed the GPS elements and the creation of the International Farmers League (IFL) for their upcoming wireless title, "The Shroud." Using patented GPS technology, players with compatible phones will be challenged in a one-of-a-kind gameplay experience that has them move from one challenge to the next in the real world. The IFL will allow players to embark on special challenges where the high scores will be posted to a worldwide leaderboard. Both the GPS and IFL complement an already deep and engaging RPG adventure experience. "We … Continue reading GPS Mobile Phone Game in Development →

ArenaNet, developer of the award-winning online roleplaying game Guild Wars, and NCsoft Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announce today the release date of Guild Wars Factionsâ„¢, the hotly anticipated second game release from the critically acclaimed studio. Guild Wars Factions will be available in stores worldwide April 28, 2006. Guild Wars Factions takes place on the Asian-inspired continent of Cantha, where new and existing Guild Wars players join an epic quest to defeat an ancient evil and save a war-torn empire. Roleplaying and competitive player-versus-player gamers alike will be able to join together in … Continue reading Guild Wars Factions Ships April 28 →