SNK Ships Metal Slug Advance
SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION, the US publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORP., announced today that the company has shipped its first title for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance, METAL SLUG ADVANCE. METAL SLUG ADVANCE will feature five, all-new, action-packed missions plus diverse areas and rugged terrain including subterranean dungeons such as mysterious ruins, […]
Gamers Creating Sculpture
The Sculpture & F/X Props Club at The Art Institute of California – San Francisco (www.aicasf.aii.edu) has joined forces with the Star Chamber online strategy game (www.starchamber.net) to create a series of unique Limited Edition resin sculpture kits inspired by the game. The sculptures are being supplied as prizes for Star Chamber community members in […]
Paradox Entertainment Turns Interactive
Following a successful growth of the interactive business, developer and publisher Paradox Entertainment announces the formation of a new company: Paradox Interactive. The new entity will be handling all of the interactive business previously dealt with by Paradox Entertainment. Paradox Interactive will continue to build on their renowned franchises including Europa Universalis and Crusader Kings. […]
Nyko Ships Wireless Controller for Xbox
Nyko Technologies, manufacturer of innovative peripherals for video and computer games, has shipped its Wireless Air Flo controller for the Xbox. The cable-free unit utilizes Nyko’s patented Air Flo technology to provide gamers with a consistent flow of fresh air through the controller handgrips. With Nyko’s exclusive technology for reliability in wireless, the new controller […]
Congress Urges ESRB Ratings Check
Eight Members of Congress today urged parents and other consumers to check the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating before purchasing computer or video games this holiday season. Senators Santorum, Kohl, Allen, and Ensign and Representatives Pelosi, Blunt, Hoyer, and Coble asked shoppers to make sure the games they give to young people are age […]
Rogue Agent Ships
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced the release of the latest highly anticipated video game in the James Bond series, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent. Going where no previous Bond game has dared tread, this first-person shooter gives players the chance to explore the dark side of the Bond universe and experience life as a ruthless, unpredictable […]
Robin Hood Invades TotalGaming
Stardock has released the popular PC adventure/strategy game, Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood onto its TotalGaming.net electronic distribution network. In Robin Hood you take on the role of the title character in an effort to take control of the King's throne. The game received an 8.6 rating on Gamespot and has won universal acclaim […]
Holiday Violent Games List Released
Five leading parent, church and women's groups along with New York City Council Member Eric Gioia today issued a "10 worst violent video game" list in the hopes of alerting unwary parents and grandparents to the blood-soaked and anti-social content of the games that might otherwise be purchased as holiday gifts for children. In a […]
Merchant's Group Reacts to Violent Games List
The Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association (IEMA) was quick to react to the violent computer games list released today. Hal Halpin, president of the association issued the following statement moments after the list was made public. "It is our belief that it is premature to judge the effectiveness of new and not yet fully-implemented industry self-regulation […]
Zoo Tycoon 2 Arrives For Thanksgiving
Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Zoo Tycoon 2 is now available in North American retail stores for $39.99 (U.S.). Zoo Tycoon 2 is certain to captivate players of all ages with its fantastic 3-D zookeeper experience chock-full of interactive animals and beautiful graphics. Additionally, players will find they can continuously expand their zoos with […]