Apple Corps, Ltd., MTV Games and Harmonix, the world's leading developer of music-based games and a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced The Beatles: Rock Band debuted as the top selling music video game in the U.S. for September. Released simultaneously with the digitally re-mastered Beatles CD catalogue on September 9, 2009, the critically acclaimed game was also the #2 selling title across all genres by revenue in the U.S for the month of September. In addition, over 100K downloads of "All You Need Is Love" were sold in September. The charity single was released exclusively … Continue reading The Beatles Declared #1 For September →

PSP owners will get a taste of something new and addictive this Fall with the downloadable strategy title Creature Defense. Set to be published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American publishing arm of HUDSON SOFT, Creature Defense will take the best elements of both the growingly popular "Tower Defense" simulation game and add in card-based gaming fundamentals to create a new challenge in strategy games. "Creature Defense comes along when Tower Defense games are taking off in prominence and fantasy card games are beginning to be integrated into videogames," said Mike Pepe, director of marketing of Hudson Entertainment. … Continue reading Creature Defense Planned For PSP →

2K Games announced today that the first piece of downloadable content for Borderlands, The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned, is planned for release later this year for all available platforms for $9.99 (800 Microsoft Points). The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is in development at Gearbox Software and is the first in a series of downloadable expansions that will enhance the Borderlands mayhem in fun and exciting ways. Tasked with keeping the workers of Jakobs Cove alive, Dr. Ned (who is not related to Dr. Zed from Fyrestone) does his job a little too well, creating zombies and other abominations … Continue reading 2K Planning DLCs for Soon-to-be-released Borderlands →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced SAW is now available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system at retail stores nationwide. Released just before the theatrical release of Lionsgate and Twisted Picture's SAW VI, SAW touts its own unique story arch that is both congruent and in-line with all the horror and suspense that the SAW films have become famous for. To further immerse players into the SAW universe, actor Tobin Bell has reprised his role as Jigsaw, the methodical villain, who is the cornerstone of the SAW franchise, to … Continue reading SAW Game Cuts Onto Consoles →

SparksFly Public Relations, a Los Angeles PR company specializing in video game products and consumer electronics, has announced the hiring of Chip Garamella as Senior Account Manager. In his new role, Mr. Garamella will be responsible for business development, client acquisition and account management. Prior to joining SparksFly, Mr. Garamella was owner/creative director of BGAD Advertising, an entertainment ad agency and film production company fulfilling print and media campaigns for all major and independent entertainment studios, as well entertainment trade service companies. Garamella was also in the food service industry for many years as General Manager/Operator of Figaro Bistro and … Continue reading Garmella Joins SparkFly →

Oberon Media, the world's leading multi-platform casual games company, and Microsoft today announced a commitment to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Oberon Media and Microsoft will donate five percent of the profits for every PC game purchased on MSN Games from October 12-18, 2009. "We are proud to team together with Oberon Media in an effort to raise money for this cause," said Megan Hodel, MSN Games Global Marketing Manager. "We are committed to making a difference and encourage players to support this effort by purchasing some of their favorite casual games." … Continue reading Oberon And Microsoft Fighting Breast Cancer →

Softkinetic, the leading provider of 3D gesture recognition solutions for the interactive digital entertainment, consumer electronics and industrial markets, today announced that Titan 4 Games selected its iisu 3D gesture recognition software platform to develop next generation, gesture-based coin-operated systems. Titan 4 Games, Tampa, Florida, designs, manufactures and markets gaming terminals for the coin-operated amusement market. The new and innovative products created by Titan incorporate Softkinetic's cutting edge technology and will create an industry leading experience. "Titan 4 Games has always been at the forefront of innovation in the development of engaging coin-operated solutions," said Milind Bharvirkar, President and CEO, … Continue reading Softkinetic Picks Titan For Coin-Op →

Cascade Game Foundry, a new game development studio in Washington, today announced their entry into the simulation marketplace with an experienced team of industry pros poised to create a portfolio of innovative and engaging products which will appeal to both aficionados and people new to the genre. The two founders, Creative Director Rick Selby and Managing Director Kathie Flood, are no strangers to simulations – both are former Microsoft Aces Studio leaders and industry veterans. Not only will Cascade Game Foundry address the significant hole in the simulation market left by Microsoft's recent departure, it will push new boundaries with … Continue reading Cascade Game Foundry Enters Sim Market →

Frogster America, Inc. today announced that Runes of Magic pre-paid game cards will soon be available at Target stores nationwide. The cards will provide instant access to in-game credits in Runes of Magic, and offer players the opportunity to purchase in-game credits where they shop the most. With more than 1,700 stores in 49 states, players of Runes of Magic will have more options to pay for items that enhance the game. The game cards started shipping to Target stores on October 1st. "Having our Runes of Magic pre-paid game cards available at Target is a major opportunity for Frogster … Continue reading Runes Of Magic Finds Target (Stores) →

CITIES XL, the massively multiplayer city-building game from Monte Cristo, has officially launched in North America. The servers are now online, so players who purchased the game digitally, or via Monte Cristo's online store, may now begin crafting unique and expansive urban environments. For those who have yet to purchase Cities XL, the game is available in boxed form from www.citiesxl.com, and in digital form from Steam, Direct2Drive and Impulse. In the game's solo mode, players can build from a selection of 500 structures on varied landscape maps. In the online mode – subject to a monthly subscription – gamers … Continue reading Cities XL Ships →