ArenaNet has announced the 2007 $100,000 Guild Wars tournament series. This online tournament series provides high-level, competitive opportunities for individuals and guilds to win their share of over $100,000 in prizes while playing Guild Wars in online events. Starting in May 2007, Guild Wars' automated tournaments will provide players and guilds the opportunity to qualify for exciting monthly championships where more than $10,000 worth of prizes are awarded to the winners. Previously, ArenaNet ran championships in exotic locations that were exciting for the small number of players who attended. However, the old tournament format limited the amount of players who … Continue reading Guild Wars To Begin Offering Prize Money →

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today congratulated the U.S. Trade Representative on its successful conclusion of Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the South Korean government. The agreement, if approved by Congress, is expected to result in enhanced protections and more favorable trade treatment for a range of digital products, including computer and video games. "We welcome the news that trade negotiations were productive and fruitful for both the U.S. and South Korea," said Stevan Mitchell, vice president for Intellectual Property Policy for the ESA, the trade group representing U.S. computer and video game publishers. "We look forward to studying the … Continue reading ESA Applauds Pending South Korea Trade Agreement →

Tournament.com today announced that it will soon offer gamers the ability to play top online games for money in a safe and secure environment. The company is currently looking for beta testers to help test its forthcoming service and is giving players $1 for every match they complete during the beta phase which can then be used when the service goes live. Launching later this spring, Tournament.com has already signed up more than 5,000 gamers who are ready to compete online. "We are building a unique online platform for gamers to compete in their favorite multiplayer games, while bringing competitive … Continue reading Tournament.com Announces Competitive Gaming Service →

Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, can confirm that production on the HITMAN movie has begun. Filming commenced on March 27 and will continue in and around the Bulgarian capital of Sofia for 12 weeks before moving on to locations in South Africa, St. Petersburg and London. Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood, Die Hard 4.0) stars as the world's deadliest assassin and Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II, Desperate Housewives) portrays the antagonist. Olga Kurylenko (Paris je t'aime), Robert Knepper (Prison Break), Ulrich Thomsen (Festen) and Michael Offei (Casino Royale) also have joined the cast of … Continue reading Hitman Movie Begins Filming →

Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced they are joining the BlackBerry ISV Alliance program with plans to develop, publish and distribute games for BlackBerry smartphones. Not only a tool only for working professionals, BlackBerry smartphones now sport features that are attractive to a broader audience, giving users new entertainment features for play, as well as unmatched business capabilities for work. With a diverse catalogue of 125 plus titles, distributed in over 70 countries worldwide, Gameloft is positioned to provide new gaming experiences for BlackBerry smartphone users. "With worldwide brand recognition and millions … Continue reading Gameloft To Make BlackBerry Games →

SEGA of America, Inc. and SEGA Europe Ltd., today announced Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms for the PC. Kingdoms takes the award-winning formula of Medieval II and expands on it, with even richer variety and deeper historical gameplay. The inclusion of The New World campaigns has opened up an entirely new region for players to conquer, while expanding the game to over 75 hours of gameplay. Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms is slated for release in North America in August 2007. Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms will feature four brand new campaigns, including an opportunity to more fully explore the … Continue reading Medieval II: Total War Coming To PC →

IDG World Expo today announced that Nintendo of America has signed on as an anchor exhibitor for IDG World Expo's newest event: Entertainment for All Expo scheduled for October 18-21, 2007, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Nintendo leads an A-list of game companies signing on for a show that is rapidly shaping up to be the premiere event in interactive entertainment. Entertainment for All Expo (E for All) is a new event created for people who are passionate about video games and everything related. The Expo was launched in response to strong demand within the consumer audience for an … Continue reading Nintendo Joins E for All Show →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that Test Drive Unlimited has arrived in retail stores nationwide for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, and the Windows platform. The ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience, Test Drive Unlimited provides gamers with M.O.O.R.â„¢: Massively Open Online Racing and the pure freedom to go wherever they choose, whenever they choose and race whoever they choose all in a spectacular, wide open tropical setting. Test Drive Unlimited is available in North America for a suggested retail price of … Continue reading Test Drive Jumps Platforms →

Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games, Inc. today announced the "Gears of War" 2007 Global Xbox LIVE Tournament, presented by the World Cyber Games, offering gamers the opportunity to curb-stomp and chain saw their way to the Grand Final in Prague, Czech Republic. The tournament promises nonstop thrills over Xbox LIVE. "Gears of War" players across the globe will have the opportunity to compete in ranked matches on Xbox LIVE for four weeks of leaderboard play. The top 11 finalists in the world with the highest individual scores will receive the grand prize, a trip for two to Prague - … Continue reading Gears of War Tournament Announced →

It's the first scrapbooking software to fully integrate the advances of digital photography with the look and feel of traditional paper scrapbooking, providing the best of both worlds. Scrapbook MAX, a complete computerized digital scrapbooking kit, bridges the gap between paper and digital with a unique combination of features inspired by traditional scrapbooking. The downloadable software offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop workspace that makes digital scrapbooking fast, fun and easy for all ages. Scrapbook MAX provides users with creative embellishments, journal text, speech bubbles, frames, borders, and much more to use with their digital photos. It also includes a great selection … Continue reading Scrapbooking Software Adds Unique Game Tech →