Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced an endorsement from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation for the Brothers in Arms video game from the award-winning developer Gearbox Software. The VFW Foundation ensures that the legacy of combat veterans is protected and nurtured, and provides support to American troops, veterans and their families. Available on Xbox video game system from Microsoft and PC in Fall 2004, Brothers in Armswill immerse players in the historic invasion of Normandy during World War II – with unparalleled imagery, authenticity, sound, and gameplay. "The VFW Foundation believes that Brothers … Continue reading WWII Game Gets VFW Endorsement →

Turbine Entertainment Software Corp., a premier provider of online subscription entertainment, today announced it selected AT&T to provide hosting services that support the company’s first self-published online computer games. The dollar value of the contract was not disclosed. Under the terms of the networking contract, AT&T will host Turbine’s multiplayer games, including Asheron’s Call(r) and AC2: Fallen Kings(r), from its Boston-area Internet Data Center (IDC). Turbine purchased the games from Microsoft in early 2004, and has since assumed responsibility for all aspects of customers’ in-game experience and technical support for the two franchise titles. "Turbine is growing and we needed … Continue reading AT&T Gets Turbine Multiplayer Contract →

According to recently released information The Witcher website starts today. The website includes a lot of information. There, you will get to know the world of the game, its history, inhabitants, characters from the game and technology used to bring the Witcher’s world into being, and many more. Moreover, on the website you will find a lot of never-published-before materials (e.g. screenshots, renders, wallpapers). "The Witcher" combines spectacular and visually stunning action with deep and intriguing storyline. The game is set in a world created by best-selling Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. The main difference of the world created by Andrzej … Continue reading The Witcher Hits The Web →

Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive entertainment industry publisher and developer, today announced that MLB SlugFest: Loaded is expected to be the first ever video game to implement Microsoft's recently announced updates to Xbox Live 3.0 via customizable, online tournaments. MLB SlugFest: Loaded is scheduled for release on June 21, 2004, for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Using the ability to create, customize and run online tournaments while in-game, as opposed to using the previously established XSN Web site, MLB SlugFest: Loaded gamers are to be the first to be given the ability to create in-game … Continue reading MLB Slugfest First With Xbox Live 3.0 →

Shockwave Productions, the critically acclaimed developer of FirePower, announces today that it has officially changed the name of it's upcoming PC title Air Power to Wings of Power: WW II Heavy Bombers and Jets for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. Shockwave chose Wings of Power because it is a better representation of the titles content and sim-play. "The first thing you will notice when you pick up a Wings of Power game, there's something substantial to it; it's not just a hollow box. That's because there is a thick manual inside, and it is full of valuable and hard-to-find information pertaining … Continue reading Air Power Game Changes Name →

Tony Kanaan passed Scott Dixon to take the checkered flag in a pre-Indy 500 video game simulation conducted by Codemasters. The race took part in celebration of the 88th running of the Indianapolis 500 and the upcoming release of Codemasters' video game, IndyCar Series 2005, which ships for the Xbox video game system from Microsoft on June 22, 2004. Kanaan took the lead on the last lap by passing Dixon on the outside in the final turn. In the heart-pounding finish, it was a combination of precise steering and advanced tactics that allowed Kanaan to overtake Dixon and scream across … Continue reading Indy Game Predicting Indy 500 Winner →

Enlight, a leading entertainment software developer and publisher, announced today that it will publish Virtual Skipper 3, the latest installment in developer Nadeo's sailing simulation franchise, in North America. With its advanced water dynamics and groundbreaking physics Virtual Skipper brings the adventure of the high seas to life. Virtual Skipper 3 is scheduled to ship in North America in August 2004. "The Virtual Skipper franchise has set the benchmark for sailing simulations and this latest installment delivers even more excitement than ever before," said Trevor Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Enlight. "The game is an outstanding nautical simulation with beautiful … Continue reading Virtual Skipper Sets Sail →

Ubisoft, one of the world's leading videogame companies, today announced that Uru: The Path of the Shell, the third piece of Myst's Uru adventure, will be available beginning July 13 for the PC at the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $19.99. "We are excited to bring this chapter of the Uru story to eager fans," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing, Ubisoft. "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst has achieved both critical and consumer success, and The Path of the Shell will only help solidify the title as a ‘must-have' for Myst and adventure fans." This adventure's complete boxed set, Uru: … Continue reading Final Uru Pack Out In July →

In Todd Hargosh's E3 Wrap-up article, two inaccurate statements were made. The first was the incorrect subscription fee. The monthly subscription fee for the Phantom gaming service is $29.95, not $24.95. Secondly, you don't actually have to wait for an entire game to download before playing. Users will typically wait five to 15 minutes while the Phantom streams enough of the game to start playing. The rest of the game streams down in the background. On top of that, for all games a user subscribes to, upgrades will automatically be streamed down to the Phantom Gaming Receiver, so it’s invisible … Continue reading Phantom Correction To E3 Wrap-up →

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3Expo) has been designated as the trade show with the "highest buying power" in the nation, the Entertainment Software association (ESA), the show’s owner, announced today. According to a recent survey by Exhibit Surveys Inc., E3Expo has the largest percent of attendees who plan to purchase products exhibited at the show within six months. Separately, the show has been honored with awards for "Best Show Daily," "Best Overall Web Site," and "Best Email Promotion Campaign" by the International Association of Exhibit Managers (IAEM). The show is the 31st largest trade show in the country, according to … Continue reading E3 Gets Major Award →