In a move that will add even greater authenticity to the best-selling Call of Duty brand, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that it has signed a deal with the Military Channel to produce a series of historical vignettes that will be featured in the company’s upcoming World War II-themed games Call of Duty 2 and Call of Duty 2: Big Red One. As a part of the agreement, the Military Channel will also air a half-hour special on The Big Red One, America’s most decorated fighting unit, and the making of the highly anticipated first-person-action game, Call of Duty … Continue reading Military Channel Teams With Call of Duty →

Consumers can now take on the role of Marvel's Spider-Man, the world's most famous Super Hero, and his arch-nemesis Venom with the release of Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) newest entry in the Spider-Man video game franchise – Ultimate Spider-Man. Set in a massive free roaming New York City environment, console gamers are propelled into a virtual comic book world through interactive motion graphics panels and 3D Comic Inking Technologyâ„¢ that bring to life an original storyline written and illustrated by the creative team behind Marvel's best-selling "Ultimate Spider-Man" series. Ultimate Spider-Man is available for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the … Continue reading Ultimate Spider-Man Launches →

Gearbox Software, L.L.C. and Epic Games announced today that they have entered into an a long-term agreement that will see Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 technology be the exclusive technology Gearbox uses for next-generation console and PC games for Gearbox-owned intellectual properties. Gearbox has previously licensed the Unreal Engine for the hugely successful Brothers In Arms Road to Hill 30, and upcoming sequel, Brothers In Arms Earned in Blood, on PC, Xbox and PlayStation2. Along with other original, unannounced next generation Gearbox titles, Unreal Engine 3 will power Brothers in Arms 3 (which Sony announced at the Tokyo Game Show is … Continue reading Unreal Engine 3 Licensed To Gearbox →

Sugar Games announces today the unveiling of Rainbow Web. From the never-never land of fairies and elves comes the legend about the Rainbow kingdom. Many peoples lived happy lives there, until the evil haze shadowed the idyllic world. Spider, a wicked and mighty wizard, cast a spell on the land and its citizens and spun a web around the kingdom. Poor fairy creatures are waiting for the hero, someone like you, who could break the spell and bring peace to the Rainbow kingdom. To do this, you must pull letters out of the web to restore a real name of … Continue reading Sugar Games Releases Rainbow Web →

Killer 7 may not be for everyone, but if you have a taste for the bizarre and don’t mind some odd control schemes, then you are in for a bloody treat.

Konami Digital Entertainment – America, a division of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., announced today that Suikoden V, the newest installment in the ever popular role-playing game (RPG) series, will be released in North America for PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. The series, which first appeared ten years ago on the PlayStation game console, has repeatedly captured the imaginations of RPG players worldwide. Continuing the series' legacy, this newest installment will take fans on an all-new epic adventure through never-before-seen continents located within the immense and exciting Suikoden universe. Suikoden V, like its predecessors, features unparalleled in-depth gameplay, a riveting storyline … Continue reading Suikoden V In The Works →

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE) today announced that it will be taking combat to the next level with Field Commander, the first military turn-based strategy game for the PSP system. Field Commander is slated to be released in the first quarter of 2006. "Field Commander gives players the power to outwit the enemy at every turn because it focuses on what is important – strategy," said Clint Worley, Field Commander Producer. "You can delve into the game's engrossing story while combating enemies alone, or utilize the impressive array of multi-player options and enjoy defeating your enemies from across the globe, … Continue reading Sony Bringing TBS To PSP →

Black Mountain Games, a company specializing in family-style video games, announced today that their premiere game, Putt Nutz, is now finished for the PC. This means the games production is complete for both major consoles and home computers. Putt Nutz, a brand new miniature golf game, is a fast paced, over-the-top title that brings all the fun of miniature golf onto your PC. Hand painted backgrounds and fully animated 3D environments bring this game to life for the entire family. Black Mountain Games is currently looking for a Publisher to bring all versions of Putt Nutz to market. "After completing … Continue reading Putt Nutz Finishes, Looks For Publisher →

FUN Technologies plc ("FUN"), a leading provider of skill games, fantasy sports and online sports information, announced today that its subsidiary, SkillJam Technologies Corporation ("SkillJam"), will hold the first ever million-dollar "Skill Games World Championship." "We are pleased to offer this exciting, unprecedented tournament, which has been designed to determine the best casual gamer in the world," said Paul Jensen, president of SkillJam, the world's leading provider of skill games. "SkillJam recognizes that casual gamers are a driving force in the games community by introducing the largest tournament of its kind. Gamers will compete for cash and prizes totaling more … Continue reading FUN Launches $1 Million Tournament →

Cyberlore Studios, Inc., a Northampton, Massachusetts computer and video game developer, today announces a planned reduction in its entertainment division in response to financial pressures relating to the bankruptcy of its publisher Hip Interactive, Inc. and the recent loss of new business prospects. A core of the company remains to pursue opportunities in the Serious Games market, where Cyberlore is already developing ground-breaking corporate training software using game simulation technologies. President Seth Spaulding explains, "We bucked the industry trends for thirteen years as we transitioned from developing DOS games to Windows games, 2D games to 3D games and PC games … Continue reading Cyberlore Studios Shuts Down, Game Rights On Sale →