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GameNew Star Wars Game for Wii Features Wiimote LightsabreAuthored by Scott Goldberg on September 19, 2007 - 7:08am.
 The Lightsabre, an iconic weapon, will finally make it to fans’ hands as it was announced today the new game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, developed by LucasArts, will sport the device via Nintendo’s Wiimote controller. The game will also be released early next year on Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s PS3 and PS2, and Nintendo’s handheld DS and the PlayStation Portable (PSP).
GDI Signs Major Publishers for Games-Focused 3D Virtual WorldAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 16, 2007 - 2:43pm.
London - Game Domain International (GDI) has announced that game publishers including 2K Sports, Atari, Codemasters, Eidos, Sega and THQ have signed on to provide more than 70 PC games to "A World of My Own," the company's 3D virtual world and online game-playing community. Games available on the service, which is currently in a beta with 20,000 participants, include "Company of Heroes," "F.E.A.R." and "Test Drive Unlimited." The company also said it has signed U.K. games retailer GAME as a promotional partner for A World of My Own. Tabloid Fantasy League Launches Online Game Based on Star PhotosAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 3, 2006 - 6:57pm.
Kansas City, Mo. - The Tabloid Fantasy League on Tuesday announced the launch of its service that ranks stars based on how many times their photos appear in People, In Touch, Us Weekly and Star magazines, and lets users create a "celebrity dream team" to compete against others. The company said each team must consist of at least two actors, one model, one musician, two men and six "wildcard" choices.
PlayFirst Launches "Diner Dash 2: Restaurant Rescue" PC GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 29, 2006 - 9:34am.
San Francisco - Casual video game publisher PlayFirst announced on Tuesday the release of "Diner Dash 2: Restaurant Rescue". San Francisco-based PlayFirst is offering a free trial of the game on its website, where it also available for purchase and download for $19.95.
Funkitron Releases "Poker Superstars II" PC GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 27, 2006 - 11:08am.
Boxford, Mass. - Game developer Funkitron on Monday released its PC game "Poker Superstars II," the sequel to its title based on the poker tournament broadcast on Fox Sports Net and NBC. The title features the likenesses of 15 poker pros seen on the TV series, including Johnny Chan, Barry Greenstein and Cyndy Violette.
Sega to Publish Original Roleplaying Game from Obsidian EntertainmentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 24, 2006 - 3:21am.
San Francisco - Sega of America and Sega Europe announced on Thursday that they have partnered with Orange County, Calif.-based developer Obsidian Entertainment, to develop an original roleplaying game for PC, PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360. Obsidian previously developed the roleplaying game "Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords," and is currently at work on the sequel to "Neverwinter Nights".
Game Publisher Majesco Receives Nasdaq Notice Over Rules ComplianceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 23, 2006 - 3:47am.
Edison, N.J. - Video game publisher Majesco Entertainment announced on Thursday that it has received notice from the Nasdaq that it is not in compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market's requirements for continued listing. Specifically, the company does not have a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders' equity, $35.0 million market value of listed securities or $500,000 of net income from continuing operations for two of the three latest fiscal years. New Jersey-based Majesco said it intends to take steps to bring itself in compliance with Nasdaq rules, but may in fact see its shares delisted, in which case they would then likely trade on the Nasdaq's Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
Limbo 41414 Launches Beta Site for "Limbo Auction" GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 22, 2006 - 4:21am.
San Mateo, Calif. - Limbo 41414 on Wednesday announced the launch of its Limbo Auction beta site, a hybrid of a mobile game, an auction and a sweepstakes. The company essentially raffles off prizes like Hummer H3's and NCAA Final Four tickets to players who place "bids" via text message or online; the winner is the person making the lowest bid that no other player makes. For instance, the recent winner of a $3,000 plasma-screen TV bid $3.25; each bid also wins "loot," which can be redeemed for goods in the Limbo store. San Mateo, Calif.-based Limbo 41414 is backed by Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Azure Capital Partners.
First "Mission Impossible III" Game to be Gameloft Mobile TitleAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 20, 2006 - 6:51am.
New York - Viacom's consumer products unit announced on Monday that it has licensed the first game rights for its Paramount Pictures unit's upcoming "Mission Impossible III" film to New York-based mobile game publisher Gameloft. The first game based on the movie will be released day and date with the film on May 5. Gameloft also created a mobile game for Paramount's "War of the Worlds".
Global VR to Create Coin-op Version of Electronic Arts' NASCAR GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 15, 2006 - 10:31am.
San Jose, Calif. - Global VR, a manufacturer of coin-operated video games, said on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with video game publisher Electronic Arts, to create an arcade version of the company's NASCAR console game.
ArenaNet's "Guild Wars Factions" Online Game to Ship on April 28Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 10, 2006 - 2:42am.
Bellevue, Wash. - Game developer ArenaNet and online game publisher NCsoft announced on Friday that they will release "Guild Wars Factions," ArenaNet's sequel to its massively multiplayer online roleplaying game, in stores worldwide on April 28.
Ideazon Ships Custom Keyboard for EA's "The Lord of the Rings" Online GameAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 10, 2006 - 2:40am.
Vaughn, Ontario - Video game accessories manufacturer Ideazon on Friday introduced its custom keyboard designed specifically for use with Electronic Arts' "The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth II" PC game released last month. The Canada-based company created a customized version of its $49 Zboard gaming keyboard specifically for the game, which will sell for an additional $19.
Nominees Announced for 6th Annual Game Developers Choice AwardsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:51am.
San Francisco - The International Game Developers Association on Tuesday announced nominees for its 6th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, to be held in conjunction with the Game Developers Conference next month in San Jose, Calif. Titles up for "Best Game" include "Animal Crossing: Wild World," "God of War," "Guitar Hero," "Shadow of the Colossus" and "The Movies." A full list of nominees in all categories is available from the link below.
Vivendi Seeks MySpace Unsigned Artist for "Scarface" Game SoundtrackAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:47am.
Los Angeles - Vivendi Universal Games said on Tuesday that it has partnered with News Corp.'s MySpace social networking site on a nationwide talent contest that will place an unsigned artist's song in its upcoming "Scarface: The World Is Yours" video game. The winner will also be an opening act at a VU Games concert, to be held in May during the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Separately, VU Games' Sierra Entertainment publishing label on Tuesday said it shipped its "SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate" PC game expansion pack to retailers.
EA Ships "The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:31am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts on Tuesday shipped its "The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II" real-time strategy PC game to retailers. The sequel was developed at EA's Los Angeles studio. EA also released its 'M' for Mature-rated "Black" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox, developed by Criterion Games, and its "The Sims 2 Open for Business" PC expansion pack.
Game Trust, AOL Partner on 2nd Casual Game Developer ContestAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:28am.
New York - Game Trust, a provider of infrastructure for premium online casual games, said on Tuesday that it partnered with AOL on its second annual Casual Game Evolution Challenge, and is seeking Java-based Web game submissions. Prizes include one $20,000 distribution contract and two $10,000 distribution contracts.
Korea's Webzen to Distribute Online Game from Red 5 StudiosAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:24am.
Seoul, South Korea - Korean online games firm Webzen said on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to publish an as yet undisclosed massively multiplayer online game developed by Red 5 Studios. California-based Red 5 was founded by former members of Blizzard Entertainment, which developed "World of Warcraft" and "Diablo II."
INgrooves Produces In-Game Soundtrack for Capcom's "Final Fight"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:19am.
San Francisco - INgrooves, a digital distributor of mainly electronic music label artists, announced on Tuesday that it has licensed 28 hip-hop and electronic music tracks from its catalog to Japanese video game publisher Capcom, for use in the company's "Final Fight: Streetwise" game for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. San Francisco-based INgrooves also released the game's soundtrack today, on services including iTunes.
Midway Games to Ship "Mortal Kombat: Armageddon" in the FallAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:16am.
Chicago - Midway Games announced on Tuesday that it plans to release "Mortal Kombat: Armageddon," its final Mortal Kombat title for current-generation systems, for PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the fall of 2006. The game will include every character from the Mortal Kombat franchise, as well as "Create-A-Fighter" and "Create-A-Fatality" modes.
2K Games Releases "24: The Game" for PlayStation 2Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 28, 2006 - 8:13am.
New York - Video game publisher 2K Games, a unit of Take-Two Interactive, said on Tuesday that it has released its "24: The Game" title for PlayStation 2. The 'M' for Mature-rated game features the likenesses and voice talent of characters from the Fox TV series, including Kiefer Sutherland and Elisha Cuthbert, as well as a storyline co-written by "24" writer Duppy Demetrius and a score from series composer Sean Callery.
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