Deep Silver Inc., a publisher of interactive entertainment software and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, and the developer Piranha Bytes just announced that the RPG Risen has reached gold status for Windows PC and will be released worldwide on October 2, 2009. The game is expected to be released on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in North America early next year. About Risen: This epic role playing game is set in a medieval world on a volcanic Mediterranean island, The "Risen" story unfolds over four chapters and will offer multiple ways to develop the … Continue reading Risen RPG Goes Gold →

2K Games announced today that BioShock 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 Game of the Year, will be available worldwide beginning February 9, 2010. The game is now available for pre-order at participating retailers. Currently in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows LIVE, BioShock 2 will deliver two unique, yet intertwined experiences that form the perfect blend of explosive first-person shooter combat, compelling storytelling and intense multiplayer action. Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of … Continue reading BioShock 2 Shipping In February →

Primus Productions, a new publisher of applications for all mobile devices, officially launched today. Primus, headquartered in Dallas, will be debuting its first three titles for the iPhone and other mobile devices within the next few weeks. These titles will include a hotel reservation application powered by the travel industry's biggest names, a mobile golf tee-time reservation application powered by a pioneer in the business of golf distribution and reservations technology,and a political satire game based on current politics and policies. Primus was started with the goal of teaming up with independent developers around the country to publish games led … Continue reading Primus Productions Opens Its Doors →

USA Network today announced the next generation of its proprietary casual gaming portal, CHARACTER ARCADE (www.characterarcade.com), along with several key strategic partnerships with developers and publishers. New partners, including NeoEdge and Bigpoint, will provide an expanded gaming catalog that will nearly double USA's game roster by the end of 2009, and Bunchball will drive a unique rewards and points platform connected to major social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter. USA Network's gaming portal will offer fans a destination that goes beyond game-play, including access to gamer portfolio tools, social networking, an affinity program, industry news, chat/blog forums and new … Continue reading USA Network Backing Casual Games →

Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced a North American publishing agreement for "Wine Tycoon" (PC). Create the vineyard of your dreams in 10 of the most important wine regions of France. Commanding operations from your very own French chateau, you must build your winery, plant and tend your vines through all four seasons of the year, and hire staff to harvest and process your grapes. Produce 50 French wines such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Pinot Gris and Champagne from more than 40 different grape varietals, all in the ultimate goal of becoming a wealthy wine baron. Making its debut in October … Continue reading Wine Tycoon Announced →

Microsoft Corp. and Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today brandished the latest weapon to help gamers take to the battlefields for the global launch of the year with the announcement of the Xbox 360 Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console. Infinity Ward's "Modern Warfare 2," the blockbuster sequel to the best-selling first-person action game in history, "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare," was the inspiration for the console's high-speed, low-drag, battle-ready design, which is available for pre-order today at U.S. retailers and in other regions later this week. Beginning with "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's" worldwide release on Nov. … Continue reading Special Modern Warfare 360 Console Announced →

PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, today announced that Zuma's Revenge!, the highly anticipated sequel to the original hit game that has sold 17 million copies worldwide, is now available for PC and Mac via Web download at PopCap.com, and for PC at North American retail outlets including Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Amazon.com and Target. Zuma's Revenge! carries a list price of US$19.95 and effectively re-imagines the ball-blasting fun of the original Zuma from the ground up with eye-popping high-res graphics, new game mechanics and modes, boss battles and more. The launch of Zuma's Revenge! also signals … Continue reading Zuma's Revenge Launches →

SouthPeak Games announced today that Trine, the critically-acclaimed fantasy game, has shipped out to retail shelves in North America. Available for PC, Trine follows the adventure of three distinct characters that must work together to solve physics-based puzzles and fend off enemies in a world of gorgeous landscapes and high adventure. Trine has gained several nominations and awards including a GameSpot Editor's Choice Award at E3 2009 in Los Angeles. "The attention and the accolades that this title has received are nothing short of incredible," said Richard Iggo, VP of Marketing at SouthPeak. "It's truly a testament to the game's … Continue reading SouthPeak Ships Trine →

Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising has gone gold for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Based on the popular NARUTO Shippuden animated series from VIZ Media, players assume control of over 10 of their favorite ninja, including the dreaded Akatsuki in the first NARUTO action-adventure game for the PSP. NARUTO Shippuden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising promises to deliver fierce ninja action as players re-live the NARUTO Shippuden storyline and experience a brand new adventure. The Akatsuki organization has kidnapped Gaara from the Hidden Sand Village. Their mission is … Continue reading Shippuden: Legends Goes PSP Gold →

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher, 1C Company, announced today the development of NecroVisioN: Lost Company – the prequel to the old-school, horror FPS. The game covers the events that happened before the original NecroVisioN. story began The new game contains several unique levels, characters, weapons and gameplay elements, as well as a new main hero that tells the original game story from an opposing perspective. Players can now take on the role of one of the WWI German soldiers that discovers the evil forces unleashed by the war, andstarts to fight against them. Eventually they lead soldiers from all … Continue reading NecroVision: Lost Company In Development →