Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world's leading interactive entertainment software company today announced that Armies of Exigo for the PC has begun to ship to retail outlets. Armies of Exigo is a grand scale fantasy real-time strategy (RTS) game that smashes the traditional boundaries of the battlefield with epic campaigns taking place simultaneously above ground and below the surface. Armies of Exigo locks elves, beasts, knights, and creatures of the darkness in an epic battle for survival. Fighting foes on all sides, armies have the ability to delve deep underground where they can travel unseen, or borrow up to the … Continue reading Armies of Exigo Ships →

NextArcade (http://www.nextarcade.com) presents a new twist on the concept of arcade games in the home as it merges the concepts of downloadable PC games from today's hottest indie developers with authentic arcade hardware for the home. Additionally, all annual GameClub members receive a FREE joystick control panel, so there is no excuse to miss out on the fun! Alongside a portal chock full of great games, TLC Industries is launching its NextArcade line of authentic arcade hardware, designed for the home. These range from simple joystick control panels that can be connected to a standard desktop PC, to full-sized 27" … Continue reading TLC Launches NextArcade →

Mythic Entertainment, developer and publisher of the critically-acclaimed massively-multiplayer online role-playing game, "Dark Age of Camelot," today announced plans to further extend the game's international reach. In January 2005, the game will be available in Japanese, in Spring 2005 it will launch in Spain, and will relaunch in Italy and Korea. The game is currently available in English, French, German, Italian and Korean. Each localized version of the game currently contains more than two million words of text, equivalent to more than 16 paperback novels. "We're thrilled to be able to say ‘Bienvenida' and ‘Youkoso' to players in Spain and … Continue reading Camelot Expands To Japan, Spain →

Grey Dog Software, a Phoenix based developer of sports management simulation software for personal computers, is pleased to announce the release of its highly anticipated wrestling simulation, Wrestling Spirit. Renowned wrestling game maker Adam Ryland once again challenges you to take on the world of brawn; you now start as a rookie and then grow to be a wrestling legend. Wrestling Spirit, based around the pro-wrestling industry, is an exciting and highly addictive simulation game and is available exclusively through Grey Dog Software. In WreSpi players will control each match, negotiate contracts, personal finances, deal with injuries, and manage all … Continue reading Grey Dog Releases Wrestling Spirit →

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, limestone caverns, and lava zones. As an added bonus, METAL SLUG ADVANCE will feature 100 different METAL SLUG E-cards to enhance player’s abilities and assist them in the completion of their missions. "METAL SLUG fans are going to be very happy with this all-new Game … Continue reading SNK Ships Metal Slug Advance →

Valve today announced the U.S. Federal District Court in Seattle, WA granted its motion for summary judgment on the matters of Cyber Café Rights and Contractual Limitation of Liability in its copyright infringement suit with Sierra/Vivendi Universal Games. Judge Thomas S. Zilly ruled that Sierra/Vivendi Universal Games, and its affiliates, are not authorized to distribute (directly or indirectly) Valve games through cyber cafés to end users for pay-to-play activities pursuant to the parties’ current publishing agreement. Valve games such as Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero and the recently released Half-Life 2 and Counter-Strike: Source are all popular in cyber cafés. In … Continue reading Valve Wins Suit Against Vivendi →

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 the Star Chamber monthly referral program. The students also are planning to sell the kits on StarChamber.net as a way to raise money for the club. The first sculpture coordinated by the club was the Zhikanii Star Chamber Resin Kit #1, sculpted by student artist … Continue reading Gamers Creating Sculpture →

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 features unblockable long-range gaming without response lag. The Wireless Air Flo controller for Xbox includes multi-channel design for simultaneous use of up to 8 controllers without interference. The automatic power save mode ensures long battery life, so gamers can enjoy up to 50 hours of … Continue reading Nyko Ships Wireless Controller for Xbox →

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. The first game to be released under the new name is the much awaited Grand Strategy title Hearts of Iron 2, sequel to the acclaimed Hearts of Iron.

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 and content-appropriate. "Nearly forty percent of all Americans plan on giving or receiving a computer or video game this holiday season according to a poll conducted by KRC Research for the Entertainment Software Association," said Senator Rick Santorum (R-NC). "I urge parents to be aware … Continue reading Congress Urges ESRB Ratings Check →