Black Hammer Game Inc., one of New York's leading independent game developers, has announced that it terminated its relationship with Strategy First Inc. in July 2004. Consequently Strategy First will no longer be publishing its upcoming PC turn-based strategy title "Supremacy: Four Paths To Power". Strategy First is no longer authorized to represent Black Hammer Game, Inc. Supremacy: Four Paths to Power is a unique turn based strategy game of interplanetary combat. The game casts the player in the role of one of four Commanding Officers (COs), each with their own abilities and strategies. No matter which CO is selected … Continue reading Black Hammer Splits from Strategy First →

The University of California, San Diego today announced a gift of more than $290,000 from Sammy Studios, Inc., the Carlsbad, California-based videogame company, a subsidiary of Sega Sammy Holdings, to support UCSD's Experimental Game Lab (EGL) at the Center for Research in Computing and the Arts (CRCA). "UCSD and the Division of Arts and Humanities are enormously grateful to Sammy Studios for this generous gift," said Georgios Anagnostopoulos, interim dean of Arts and Humanities. "It is the start of what we hope will become a long collaboration that will advance this region as a robust base for exploring and developing … Continue reading Sammy Studios Donates to U of California →

Bethesda Softworks today announced that it will release its award-winning RPG, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year (GotY) edition later this month as part of the Xbox Platinum Hits series. This is the second time Morrowind has been released as a Platinum Hits title, the first game ever to accomplish this feat. (The original version of Morrowind was released as part of the Platinum Hits program in 2003.) The Morrowind GotY edition allows gamers to continue their existing games of Morrowind and experience the new quests and areas offered by the Tribunal and Bloodmoon expansions. Platinum Hits … Continue reading Morrowind Gets Platinum Status Again →

Digital Leisure will ship "Dragon’s Lair 3," the epic all-new adventure of Dirk the Daring, this month in DDVD and CD-ROM formats. The game includes improved graphics, utilizing Toon Shading technology, as well as new characters, challenging levels and three never-before-played bonus scenes. Dirk the Daring, the brave yet bumbling knight, is ready to venture back into the Lair in this adventure! The Evil Wizard Mordroc has again kidnapped the fair Princess Daphne and Dirk is her only hope. Save the princess, defeat Mordroc, and watch out for the treachery that lies at every step! "For fans of the Dragon’s … Continue reading Dragon's Lair 3 Ships Today →

NCsoft Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games announces two promotions within its North American business team. Jeremy Gaffney has been named vice president of product development and Dorothy Ferguson has moved into the role of vice president of sales for NCsoft North America. Gaffney was heading up the company's third party group and was instrumental in adding third party development houses, Cryptic Studios and NetDevil, to the NCsoft publishing family. In his new role, Gaffney will oversee all product development teams in North America creating games under the NCsoft brand. Gaffney is a 15-year veteran … Continue reading NCSoft Announces Promotions →

Merscom LLC today announced a publishing and distribution agreement with 10tacle Studios for the developer's racing game "Michael Schumacher's Kart Challenge 2005". This ultimate 3D kart racing simulation for PC, endorsed by Michael "Schumi" Schumacher, winner of seven Formula 1 titles, lets you go head-to-head and bumper-to-bumper against "the world's fastest driver". For a total karting rush, a bonus exclusive trailer from the upcoming extreme sports, kart racing film "Kart Attack Volume 1: Ignition" is also included with the game. "Michael Schumacher's Kart Challenge 2005" is available now from www.kartchallenge2005.com for $19.99. "Michael Schumacher actually began his legendary career as … Continue reading Merscom Partners With 10tacle →

The bloodletting begins on November 16, 2004 with the shipping of Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines for the PC. An all-new RPG adventure, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines is filled with rich character development, an intriguing storyline set in White Wolf's World of Darkness, and mind-blowing graphics powered by Sourceâ„¢ – Valve's next generation engine technology. It will take a vicious array of vampire disciplines and a healthy penchant for blood, for players to survive the dark and gritty undying world of modern day L.A. Selecting from one of seven clans, gamers will interact with other … Continue reading Vampire: Bloodlines Ships Nov. 16 →

Halo 2 broke entertainment retail records in its first 24 hours on store shelves. Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the highly-anticipated game sold through 2.4 million units in the U.S. and Canada, driving cash register receipts to the $125 million mark. "EB Games had a record-breaking day as gamers across the country lined up for hours to be one of the first to get their hands on ‘Halo 2' on November 9," said Jeff Griffiths, president and CEO of EB Games. "The ‘Halo 2' frenzy, anticipation and excitement felt throughout the country prove that ‘Halo 2' has become more … Continue reading Day One Halo 2 Sales Top $125 Million →

Fluent Entertainment, an international publisher, developer and distributor of entertainment software, announced today that it has acquired the Crusty Demons license from Fleshwound Films, LLC for use in the creation of console video games. A Crusty Demons freestyle motocross game will be based on the popular ‘Crusty Demons of Dirt' videos, which is the largest-selling action sports video series of all time with 9 titles and sales to over 60 countries. The series has spawned several sold-out tours featuring some of the world's greatest freestyle riders, and helped to make the sport the second largest motorsport in America behind NASCAR. … Continue reading Fluent Gets Crusty Demons License →

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming, today announced that EverQuest II has shipped to North American retail stores. EverQuest II is the highly-anticipated follow-up to Sony Online Entertainment's EverQuest, the most successful and longest-running 3D MMO role-playing game in North America. More than 100,000 people have already pre-ordered EverQuest II in hopes of being among the first to experience this massive gaming phenomenon. The CD and DVD versions of the game carry an SRP of $49.99 and include the game, an in-game item and an exclusive in-box item. Limited quantities of the … Continue reading EverQuest II Ships →