As recent industry research reveals that 65% of online teens today play online games, America Online, the world’s leading interactive services company, announced the launch of FireChild, a 3-D online action game built exclusively for RED, AOL’s new teens service. Created by Sarbakan, a leading online game developer, FireChild is a console-quality, story-driven online game that can be played using the AOLâ for Broadband service. AOL and Sarbakan joined forces to launch FireChild, AOL’s first-ever, original 3-D game which is accessed and played entirely in the online environment. Firechild is a third person action game, where players take on the … Continue reading AOL Gets Into 3D Gaming →

Codemasters, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment, announced today a unique tactical element for Perimeter, the company¹s real-time strategy science fiction PC game scheduled for release in Spring 2004. A first for real-time strategy gaming, Perimeter offers players the ability to terraform environments by drastically altering planetary landscapes and allowing for the extraction of vital energy resources from its planet surface. A new movie detailing the terraforming feature is available at: www.codemasters.com/perimeter. In Perimeter, rather than harvesting a resource from a particular location on a game map, energy can be extracted from anywhere in the game play environment. However, … Continue reading Terraforming Added To Perimeter →

MechAssault moves beyond heavy metal and into the mind of the warrior as Microsoft Game Studios today announced that MechAssault 2 for Xbox® is currently in development and is scheduled to arrive on retail shelves in time for the 2004 holiday season. MechAssault 2 is being developed by Day 1 Studios, creators of the best-selling sci-fi action/shooter MechAssault for Xbox, and guarantees an entirely fresh and exciting gameplay experience for seasoned combat veterans and newcomers alike. No longer limited to life within a single BattleMech, gamers take on the role of a full-fledged human pilot, able to pick and choose … Continue reading Mechassault 2 Gets 2004 Release →

Publisher Evolved Games and developer Rebellion® announced today that the legendary Judge Dredd comic book character is coming to life in /Judge Dredd: Dredd Versus Death/. The first-person shooter will ship for all of the console gaming platforms as well as for PC in March, 2004. “Judge Dredd: Dredd Versus Death/ will bring this heroic character to life like never before," said Daniel Kearns, Sales Director of Evolved Games. "This fast-paced FPS will offer gamers all the action, weapons and effects they crave with a unique comic-book style element that will set it apart from the crowd." Judge Dredd: Dredd … Continue reading Jugde Dredd To Get New Game →

While the media and politicians focused on Mature-rated video games in 2003, new data reveals that the percentage of M-rated games sold last year actually declined while the number of Teen-rated games sold rose, according to the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association representing computer and video game software publishers. The data shows that combined sales for computer and video games exceeded $7 billion for the first time ever, and that a record number of console video games sold more than 500,000 and one million units. "While total sales were slightly below the most bullish forecasts, the record number … Continue reading ESA Pegs Game Sales At 7 Billion →

If you’ve been itching to play more of Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) highly acclaimed, intense and cinematic Call of Duty, then you’re in luck because the development team at Infinity Ward has just completed a new multiplayer mode titled Headquarters. In Headquarters (HQ), one team must hold a specific location as the opposing squad bravely attempts to overtake it. In order to succeed, players on both sides must coordinate and employ unique tactics as they defend and attack the heavily fortified HQ emplacement. The update is currently available for download at www.callofduty.com/patch. Gamers will also be notified of the new … Continue reading Call Of Duty Expands Multiplayer →

Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, announced its next submarine simulation, Silent Hunter III, for PC launching late 2004 – pricing and ESRB rating will be announced at a later date. The next title in the Silent Hunter franchise will add new dimensions to the simulation experience. The player will engage in a compelling ocean environment, featuring dynamic weather, and experience the intensity of historical naval warfare. Taking the role of the U-boat commander, players will seek their enemy with sonar and periscope, attack the enemy with torpedoes, destroy them with the deck gun, or command their crew … Continue reading Silent Hunter III Announced →

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced that Champions of Norrath has gone gold. Champions of Norrath, available exclusively on the PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, will ship to U.S. and Canadian retail stores on February 11, 2004. "The wait is just about over for one of the most anticipated console games of 2004," said Michael Lustenberger, director of marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. "With five playable characters, randomly generated dungeons, online co-op action with up to four players and relentless, non-stop action, Champions of Norrath offers an incredible gameplay experience for every type … Continue reading Champions Of Norrath Is Gold →

The final Secret Weapons Over Normandy Xbox Live content package has officially been released. This package features one additional flyable plane, an all-new two-player mission, and two new alternative camo schemes. A true German "Secret Weapon" the rocket powered He162 "Volksjager" [The "People’s Fighter"] is now available for selection. Originally designed to be cheap and easy to produce, the He162 could very well have become the jet-powered workhorse of the Luftwaffe. Fly it, or any craft of your choice, in a brand new Axis vs. Allies themed two-player engagement, titled "Furious Engel." Also added to Xbox Live are updated camo … Continue reading LucasArts Gives Content Over XBox Live →

Looking for something new in computer games? Want to be the boy who gets the girl (or the girl who's gotten)? Think you're funnier (or grosser) than Stifler in American Pie? It's your line and you're the star with Movie Karaoke. "Karaoke’s not just about singing anymore," says Richard Foos, creator of Movie Karaoke; CEO of Shout! Factory, a highly successful music and DVD developer in Los Angeles, Calif.; founder and former president of Rhino Records; and the name behind Fooseoke. "We've brought the fun of Karaoke to film and TV and made it more outrageous." With a Movie Karaoke … Continue reading Movie Karaoke Game Created →