Valve today announced that Steam, the Bellevue, WA based company's pioneering PC platform for digital content, has surpassed 13 million active accounts. With over 150 games in a broad selection of genres and dozens of other PC applications, movies, and demos available, Steam has become a leading destination for millions of gamers around the world. The activity of online gameplay via Steam averages over 7 billion player minutes per month. And, staying true to its roots of offering automatic updates for PC games and applications, Steam has served its growing audience a total of over 2,500 updates since its first … Continue reading Steam Tops 13 Million Accounts →

NetDevil, an independent game company and leading developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), today announced the opening of its new offices in commemoration of its recent expansion and 10th year anniversary. 2007 has been a breakout year for NetDevil, recently adding 30 new developers for work on the LEGO MMOG and other large-scale projects. As part of the celebration, NetDevil is hosting an open-house event, which will feature playable demos of its latest apocalyptic, first-person shooter (FPS) game, Warmonger, Operation: Downtown Destruction, as well as first looks at the re-vamped Auto Assault and latest iteration of the Jumpgate franchise. … Continue reading NetDevil Opens New Studio →

Pop culture icons unite as Ozzy Osbourne's newly released I Don't Wanna Stop single today was revealed to be the first song in the EA SPORTS Madden NFL 08 in-game soundtrack. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) punctuates the pop culture scene every year with the Madden NFL videogame soundtrack and has demonstrated a proven track record in breaking new bands and partnering with music legends innovating with their music. The full Madden NFL 08 soundtrack list will be revealed in the coming weeks. EA will work with Epic Records on coordinated marketing activities through the release of Ozzy's new album … Continue reading Ozzy Added To Madden 2008 Soundtrack →

Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced that the wildly popular game LOST is now available at the iTunes Store for fans to purchase and download for play on the fifth generation iPod. LOST is the first television based game to be offered on iTunes and is available immediately for purchase for $4.99. "We think iPod owners are going to love being able to play LOST on the iPod," said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. "LOST has a huge following and we're excited to have developed this game which is a perfect complement to … Continue reading LOST Game Hits iTunes →

Got Game Entertainment LLC today announced that "Scratches: Director's Cut", an expanded "one-year anniversary" edition of the successful mystery-adventure game for the PC has shipped to retail across North America. This extended edition includes an exciting new chapter in the story ("The Last Visit"), an alternate original ending, new clues to understanding the story, new, revealing thoughts from the main character in "Michael Diary", higher supported resolution, and a new default control method with fixed mouse, FPS-like movement. "Scratches: Director's Cut" makes its retail debut at $19.99 (USD) and is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for Alcohol and … Continue reading Scratches: Director's Cut Ships →

Eidos Interactive Ltd., one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, can confirm that a Wii version of Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary is well into development. "The Wii home video game system is a hugely innovative games console and we wanted to make a special version of Anniversary to appeal to Wii owners," said Kathryn Clements, senior brand manager for Tomb Raider at Eidos. ""The Wii Remote & Nunchuck controllers allow Wii gamers to control Lara in brand new, unique ways, and there are plenty of new features, to be revealed soon, which will ensure Anniversary … Continue reading Lara Croft To Take On Wii →

MumboJumbo, a developer and publisher of premium casual games, today announced their sponsorship and participation in the annual "Readers Are Leaders" Mayor's Summer Reading Program. In support of the program, which is designed to promote reading and literacy in the Dallas area, MumboJumbo has donated 2,000 games to be distributed to local children who reach a reading goal of 100 hours between May 19th and July 28th. The Dallas Public Library has offered special reading programs to area youth for over 30 years, and the Mayor's Summer Reading Program has been a successful part of that program for 10 years … Continue reading MumboJumbo Sponsers Readers Are Leaders →

Storm Eagle Studios is proud to announce JUTLAND, the 2nd installment utilizing our ground breaking Distant Guns 3D Combat Engine! Set in the treacherous waters of the 1916 North Sea, JUTLAND delivers the most detailed World War One naval experience ever released for PC Wargaming! In addition to covering the largest clash of Battleships in history, current plans for JUTLAND include many additional North Sea battles and the huge 1916 North Sea Naval Campaign pitting Kaiser Wilhelm's glorious Dreadnaught Fleet against Britain's finest. CEO of Storm Eagle Studios, Jim Rose, said "JUTLAND is the natural next step for the Distant … Continue reading Storm Eagle Announces Jutland →

DreamCatcher Games, a leading worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that it will publish LifeSigns for the Nintendo DSâ„¢. Live the exciting life of a young, motivated doctor in this simulation game where you will find out what it is like to examine, diagnose and operate on patients. With the unique features of the Nintendo DS, you will use authentic medical techniques and instruments to take pulse rates, make incisions and much more. Set to release in the summer of 2007, LifeSigns will sell for a suggested retail price of $29.99 USD. It's a matter of life and … Continue reading DreamCatcher Announces Livesigns for DS →

Pack your bags - "Age of Empires III" is heading east. Microsoft Game Studios, Ensemble Studios and Big Huge Games Inc. today unveiled the first details about "Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties," the second expansion pack for the top-selling "Age of Empires III" that arrives on Microsoft Windows XP- and Windows Vista-based PCs this fall. The expansion pack will introduce gamers to Asian civilizations, a host of new gameplay features, and a new developer that will provide a unique spin to a classic favorite. Players will experience firsthand the rich and historical influences of Asia while commanding their … Continue reading Age Of Empires Goes East →