180solutions, a provider of search marketing solutions, today announced its entrance into the gaming industry with the acquisition of game development firm, Full Armor Studios and the launch of Zango Games. Zango Games is the latest addition to Zango, 180solutions’ service that offers online content and software publishers new and more effective means of monetizing their assets. In addition, Zango now provides game publishers extensive new distribution and revenue channels that extend the lifecycle of video and PC games. "Online gaming will continue its explosive growth especially with new and innovative business models made possible by the Internet," said Keith … Continue reading 180Solutions Acquires Full Armor Studios →

TLC Industries, Inc. (http://www.tlcind.com), wants to make FlexArcade the best it can be, so they need YOU! The company is actively seeking individuals with experience in the arcade industry as developers, operators and even players and arcade enthusiasts to help provide valuable, honest and constructive feedback to ensure FlexArcade's place as the ultimate arcade platform with a library of "Must Have" titles. "We created FlexArcade to address the issues that plague the arcade industry today: high cost of dedicated hardware, limited numbers of new games and limited developer access to the market," says Ed Bender, President of TLC Industries. "Now … Continue reading FlexArcade Looking for Developers →

Electronic Arts is pleased to announce that its upcoming title, The Lord of the Rings, The Third Age has gone gold and is scheduled to ship Nov.2, 2004. Third Age is a turn-based role playing game (RPG) that lets gamers, playing as all-new characters from Middle Earth, travel in the wake of the Fellowship in a unique structure that allows players to explore their own path while periodically intersecting the major events of New Line Cinema's film trilogy. Traverse through both familiar and seldom-glimpsed locations as you fight to save or destroy Middle-earthâ„¢ in an epic adventure. Encounter the demonic … Continue reading LOTR: Third Age Shipping Nov. 2nd →

The U.S. computer and video game industry raised almost $900,000 to benefit children's charities last week in San Francisco at the ESA Foundation’s annual "Nite to Unite For Kids" benefit dinner and public online auction. This year’s dinner, the seventh annual event, featured performances by comics Dana Carvey and Robin Williams, and brought the total funds raised by the ESA Foundation for children’s charities over the years to more than $6 million dollars. "It's gratifying that so many in the industry look forward to this event," said Douglas Lowenstein, president of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade group representing … Continue reading Industry Raises Money For Charity →

Enlight, a global publisher of PC and console games, today announced that the PC version of the highly anticipated action-adventure game American McGee Presents Scrapland has gone gold and will ship to retail stores nationwide in early November. Scrapland will carry a MSRP of $39.99 and has been rated T for Teen. Scrapland is a unique blend of breathtaking graphics, open-ended gameplay and an engaging narrative that creates a fun and challenging experience that is a refreshing change of pace from the abundance of violent games currently on the market. The one of a kind game design and solid story … Continue reading Scrapland Goes Gold →

Based on strong consumer response to its action role playing game X-Men Legends, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the company is developing a sequel based on the ever-popular Marvel (NYSE: MVL) franchise with Raven Software. The original game challenges players to master the attributes of their favorite X-Men by creating, customizing and controlling teams of four mutants as they embark on a quest to stop the extinction of mankind. The title is currently available worldwide for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube. "For 40 years Marvel's X-Men have captivated … Continue reading Xmen Legends Sequel Already Planned →

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Fable, the ground-breaking Xbox roleplaying adventure game developed by Lionhead Studios, had an incredible launch month at retail stores in North America. Fable was the best-selling console title across all platforms in September, more than doubling the sales of the second best-selling title across the U.S. After its record-setting first week in which the game sold more than 375,000 units in North America, Fable has continued to demonstrate huge success with the best launch month ever for any Xbox game in U.S. According to The NPD Group, Fable sold more than 600,000 units in … Continue reading Fable Still Setting Sales Records →

One of the most important presidential elections in history is about to take place, and according to a recent study conducted by the ESA, gamers are going to be lining up at the polls in great numbers. According to a recent poll conducted by Peter D. Hart Research Associates for the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 88 percent of adult computer and video game players plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election. This compares to just 56 percent of Americans who are generally projected to vote. Whether or not this means that gamers will "rock the vote" remains to be … Continue reading Gamers Ready To Vote →

Authors of the Witcher have prepared numerous attractions. Today is the first day of The Witcher Week devoted exclusively this promising title. For next seven days new materials concerning The Witcher will be published at www.TheWitcher.com. Among them – two brand new videos, many conceptual arts and screenshots. Moreover, the website itself will have some sections added. Here is what the authors are planning for the first day: The latest main concept art presenting final appearance of the main character A visit at one of the darkest ‘dives’ in the game 3 brand new conceptual arts A new wallpaper Introduction … Continue reading The Witcher Week Begins →

Eidos plc, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces it has signed a development deal with Swedish based Avalanche Studios. Avalanche Studios specializes in the creation of innovative game concepts using its cutting edge proprietary technology. It is developing an action game entitled Just Cause for Eidos, which will be released in 2005 on the video game consoles and PC. Martin Alltimes, head of European external development at Eidos, says: "Avalanche Studios offers a great fit to Eidos’ product strategy of developing original content utilizing ground-breaking technology. Building on the excellent work to date, I … Continue reading Eidos Sings Avalance Studios →