FBI Agents working in conjunction with officials from NCsoft's North American business successfully closed down a computer game operation alleged to be reaping profits by providing a fraudulent service to its players. The operation was closed down after multiple raids and interviews were conducted in various cities from California to Virginia. Federal search warrants were served on owners of L2Extreme who were also questioned during the raid. L2Extreme was providing its users with unauthorized service and code for NCsoft's online computer game, Lineage II. The warrants enabled officials to halt L2Extreme's operations while collecting further evidence in the course of … Continue reading FBI Raids Fake Lineage II Company →

Today 2K has released the original Sid Meier’s Railroad Tycoon for FREE! Travel back in time to 1990 to see how Sid created an innovative new gameplay experience that has evolved into this month’s release of Sid Meier’s Railroads! for the PC. The 15MB Railroad Tycoon download includes the full game, manual, reference cards, etc. The game is available at www.sidmeiersrailroads.com and www.2kgames.com.

Man your broadband battle stations, soldier! Turner Broadcasting's GameTap gets its war on with this week's addition of NovaLogic to its long list of top developers and publishers. NovaLogic is best known for developing military combat simulations, but has also garnered widespread attention for its tactical shooter franchise "Delta Force" and the space action/shooter "Tachyon: The Fringe." Both of these are award winning titles – "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" won an IGN Editor's Choice award, while "Tachyon: The Fringe" was selected as Wargamer's Simulation of the Year – and, more importantly, both are part of NovaLogic's debut on GameTap! … Continue reading NovaLogic Games Premiere On GameTap →

Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that Pogo.com kicked off Pogo Gems, a brand new virtual point system that Club Pogo players can use to acquire extra special items such as Premium Badge Albums, Mix-n-Match Badge Albums and Pogo Mini add-ons to enhance their online avatars. Club Pogo, the subscription service offered by Pogo.com, is home to over a million women who spend upwards of 12 hours per week playing, competing and socializing online. Gem packages range from $4.99 to $19.99. Andrew Pedersen, VP and Executive Producer at EA explained, "For the past two past years, Club Pogo players … Continue reading Club Pogo Launches Pogo Gems →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today helped kick off the launch of the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system with perennial hits Madden NFL 07, Need for Speed Carbon and Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07. Each of these stunning high-definition titles has been custom-created for the PLAYSTATION 3 to take advantage of the advanced power of the CELL processor and the motion-sensitive SIXAXIS controller. On December 5th, EA will add to its PLAYSTATION 3 portfolio with the release of EA SPORTSâ„¢ Fight Night Round 3 and in the months that follow, several more games including NBA STREET Homecourt and Def Jam: ICON. … Continue reading EA Ships Three PS3 Launch Titles →

Aspyr Media announced today that its epic RPG Gothic 3 for the PC has shipped to retail stores in North America. Featuring a stunning, massive game world, a fascinating story, hundreds of quests and more than 40 hours of gameplay, Gothic 3 will keep RPG fans glued to their PCs for months to come. Gothic 3 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and carries a SRP of $39.99. To learn more about Gothic 3, and to enter for your chance to win a high-end gaming PC, go to gothic3.aspyr.com. Contest ends November 30.

Star Wars fans, prepare for launch! Starship Battles, a new and exciting Star Wars Miniatures game featuring 60 iconic vehicles from the Star Wars saga, is preparing to jump to hyperdrive with skirmish-style battles that allow players to pit fleet against fleet in fast-paced, head-to-head action. Star Wars Miniatures Starship Battles is the newest offering from collectible miniatures leader Wizards of the Coast. The game allows players to build their own fleet to take into battle and features the best vehicles from all eras of the Star Wars universe. For example, a fleet might include Jedi starfighters, Rebel transports, Star … Continue reading Star Wars Miniatures Games Launches →

NCsoft today announced Lineage II, with more than 14 million customers worldwide, has reached 100,000 active players in North America and Europe. The title started as a cult favorite of many massively multiplayer online (MMO) gamers in North America and Europe and continues its success as the premiere player-versus-player (PvP) online role playing game for the elite PvP player. Lineage II was launched in North America in 2004 as a modest success. The game has since built itself into one of the top MMOs in the western markets, with a 25 percent growth rate in 2006. NCsoft credits the growth … Continue reading Lineage Still Going Strong →

Valve today announced an agreement to deliver Medieval II: Total War to Steam, the leading online digital distribution platform for PC games. Heralded on the cover of the December PC Gamer with an Editors’ Choice award, a review score of 90% and described by the magazine as "an epic strategy game that’s exquisitely big, bold and beautiful," Medieval II: Total War advances the series with the most cinematic and realistic battles ever seen in the real time strategy genre. With over 10,000 troops now to command and hundreds of unit types, players can experience massive battles in graphically rich environments … Continue reading Medieval II: Total War Moves To Stream →

10TACLE STUDIOS AG and Ferrari have concluded a licensing agreement for the development of video games. This will allow 10TACLE STUDIOS AG to produce games using the Ferrari product palette and brand name. 10TACLE STUDIOS AG plans to work together with the legendary Italian sports car manufacturer closely to development a number of computer and video games. "The expansion of our racing portfolio is an important part of our strategy for growth. Ferrari is synonymous with automotive excellence in both sports and racing cars. A license to use the Ferrari brand name and cars is the best a computer games … Continue reading 10tacle Gets Ferrari License →