AS USA, an established leader in the telecommunications field now entering the gaming space, today announced the signing of a deal with Savant Says Media to help promote their debut title, "Mystic Journey: Fairyland USA," a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in a 2.5D graphical world, where you will be able to adventure, fight evil, and become a hero. Under the terms of the agreement, Savant Says Media is to provide marketing and public relations support for the launch of Mystic Journey: Fairyland USA. "We hope to launch a very successful first title," said Judy Chen, Vice President of … Continue reading ESA and Savant Ink Deal →

Enlight, a leading software developer and publisher, announced today their latest real-time strategy game "Seven Kingdoms: Conquest," the third installment of the highly acclaimed "Seven Kingdoms" series. Co-developed for the PC by Enlight and Infinite Interactive, "Seven Kingdoms: Conquest" will be available in North America this September 2005. "’Seven Kingdoms: Conquest’ will retain all the espionage, trade, and diplomacy that made the original series so unique," said Trevor Chan, chief executive officer of Enlight. "By adding a brand new 3D engine and level editor with the back drop of an epic struggle between human and demon races, this title will … Continue reading Enlight Making Seven Kingdoms: Conquest →

Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced the appointment of Danny Hammett as Senior Vice President of Value Line Publishing for North America. In his new role, Mr. Hammett will oversee product development, sales, marketing and business development efforts for VU Games’ newly created value line business, which will mine the company’s deep library of more than 700 PC and console titles, as well as introduce a new slate of interactive products for the mass market. Mr. Hammett will report to Philip W. O’Neil, VU Games’ President, North America. "The value line business in North America is a profitable and … Continue reading Vivendi Names Danny Hammett New VP →

Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online gaming, today announced that Champions: Return to Arms, the sequel to the critically acclaimed Action/RPG, Champions of Norrath, has shipped to North American retail stores. Champions: Return to Arms, available exclusively on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, carries a suggested retail price of $49.99. "Our main focus when developing Return to Arms was to create an experience that fans of the Action/RPG genre would enjoy, while introducing innovative gameplay features to excite fans of the best-selling Champions of Norrath," said Michael Lustenberger, vice president of marketing, Sony … Continue reading Champions: Return To Arms Ships →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the award winning computer game franchise, The Simsâ„¢, will celebrate its fifth anniversary this month. The very first The Sims videogame for the PC began shipping to stores this week in February 2000 and took the nation by storm by becoming the #1 selling PC game in four out of the last five years. Since 2000, the franchise has spawned 7 expansion packs, been translated into over 17 languages and has sold more than 54 million units worldwide. In September 2004, the next-generation sequel The Sims 2 quickly became the fastest-selling PC game. … Continue reading The Sims Turns Five →

Mainframe Entertainment (TSX: MFE), a leading creator of computer generated (CG) animation, and WizKids Inc., makers of the popular Mage Knight, HeroClix, and MechWarrior collectable miniatures games (CMGs), have teamed up to create a feature-length direct-to-DVD 3D animated feature based on the tremendously popular MechWarrior series of adventure games, books and toys. Producer Gregory Little brought the project to Mainframe and will produce under his Machine Age banner. MechWarrior creator Jordan Weisman will produce for WizKids, along with Marc Sachnoff. The feature is slated for release in 2006. The film will introduce new characters and storylines, and will introduce innovative … Continue reading MechWarrior Game To Become Cartoon Movie →

Ubisoft, a world-leading interactive game title developer, is pleased to announce it has chosen Montreal for the next phase of its international development. Ubisoft plans to create 1000 new jobs in its Montreal division, which is internationally reputed for innovation and creativity. "The interactive games industry is growing rapidly and we expect it to double within seven years," said Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft's CEO and co-founder. "Ubisoft is home to the second-largest creative team in the industry and it has a world-leading studio in Montreal. These are two critical elements for the future, especially considering that the next generation of game … Continue reading UbiSoft Hires 1,000 In Montreal →

NCsoftTM Europe is pleased to announce the arrival of City of Heroes Deluxe Edition in stores throughout Europe this week, exclusively for PC. "We are extraordinarily happy with how well the European Beta went," says Sebastian Vidal, COO, NCsoft Europe. "Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are looking forward to a similarly successful retail launch." NCsoft is going all out with the City of Heroes Deluxe edition. This expansive release exclusive to European gamers contains many bonus extras including – among other things – all three game content updates (Issues 1-3), a stunning 88-page comic digest, and serial codes … Continue reading City Of Heroes Invades Europe →

The Adventure Company, a leading publisher of PC adventure games, today announced And Then There Were None as the first title in a series of games based on the books from legendary mystery author, Agatha Christie. AWE Games has been signed to recreate the rich storyline and characters from this best-selling novel. In the classic story And Then There Were None, 10 people, each with something to hide and something to fear, are invited to a lonely mansion on Shipwreck Island by a host who, surprisingly, fails to appear. On the island, they are cut off from everything but each … Continue reading Agatha Christie Novels To Become Games →

Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced it has signed a co-publishing agreement with Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) covering North American and European distribution of its highly anticipated game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the sequel to the best-selling and critically acclaimed The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Bethesda Softworks will maintain control over development of Oblivion and continues to own all rights to the Elder Scrolls franchise. Commenting on the new arrangement, Vlatko Andonov, President of Bethesda Softworks, said, "We are very excited to be able to enhance our own publishing capabilities through this partnership with … Continue reading Bethesda, Take-Two Strike Elder Scrolls Deal →