NCsoft today announced the release of Episode 5, Temple of Shadows, the latest free content update to its North American Lineage service. The release is the latest for the original Lineage game, now nearly a decade old, which continues its leadership position in the online computer games space with a worldwide customer reach of more than 50-million people. In Temple of Shadows, players will see nearly 450 megabytes of new content including a first look at the Dark Elf controlled, Lastabad corridor. The Lastabad, a complex, maze-like dungeon, will provide a formidable test for all players who must resolve its … Continue reading Lineage Expands →

Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company announced today that the hotly anticipated game Battle Lord (working title) has changed its name. Moving forward the project's official title is King's Bounty: The Legend. The change of names does not mean any changes for release dates or the main conception behind the project. "King's Bounty: The Legend is an adventure with tactical turn-based battles and RPG elements unfolding in a rich fantasy world. The character and his army of companions travel across a huge continent, visiting dozens of different locations all connected to each other. While communicating with NPCs and … Continue reading King's Bounty Returning To PC →

Microsoft Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of Xbox 360 Elite, a new model of the video game and entertainment system that will include a 120GB hard drive, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, a high-definition cable, and a premium black finish for the console, wireless controller and Xbox LIVE headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games and thousands of songs, as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows and movies available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The new 120GB hard drive also will be sold as a stand-alone accessory to give current Xbox … Continue reading Xbox 360 Elite Announced →

Since its launch more than a year ago, GameTap Thursday continues the tradition of adding top game titles each week to GameTap's already massive on-demand catalogue of more than 800 console, arcade and computer video games. With so many classic game titles, as well as some of the best played franchise games of recent years, here are some recently added strategy gems: Myth II: Soulblighter: Two of the Myth series' epic sword & sorcery sequels debut today on GameTap. Myth 2 was born from the creative minds at Bungie Studios, who brought the gaming world one the biggest franchises of … Continue reading GameTap Adds More Games →

The $800 price tag didn't stop droves of UK gamers shelling out for the PS3 over the weekend. ChartTrack has confirmed that Sony's new console sold 165,000 units during its UK launch weekend, making it a record-breaker. It's official, the PS3 is the fastest-selling home console ever over its debut weekend. This beats previous record holder, the Nintendo Wii, which shifted 105,000 units at launch and leaves Xbox 360 in a very sorry third place with only 70,000 sold when it launched in December 2005. Microsoft and Nintendo struggled to meet demand at launch, suffering from chronic stock shortages. This … Continue reading PS3 Breaks UK Sales Records →

Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) is excited to announce that they have reached a multi-game publishing agreement with Boku Strategy Games. This new partnership will see an enhanced re-release of both the Horse and Musket 2 Series and the Combat Command 2 series. In addition, Tim Coakley of Double Shot Design will be working together with Boku Strategy Games in the design and development of the next un-announced game series being developed. David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "We've admired Boku and their games for years and we're thrilled to have their development team as well as their outstanding … Continue reading Boku Signs Deal With Matrix →

High Definition gaming has arrived! Dragon's Lair continues to revolutionize the video-game industry by becoming the first game title ever to be released for the Blu-ray Disc High Definition format using BD-J. An instant hit in its 1983 arcade debut, Dragon's Lair has now been digitally restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 surround sound mix. The video has been transferred directly from the original film and cleaned frame by frame by Digital Leisure and authoring studio Infinite HD, creating a truly vibrant image. In addition, Dragon's Lair is the first release to be authored in the Blu-ray Java environment, … Continue reading Dragon' s Lair Goes Blue-Ray →

Sony Online Entertainment, a global leader in the online games industry, and Sigil Games Online announced an exhibition with The Art Institutes to bring "The Masters of Fantasy Art – A Tribute to Keith Parkinson" to Washington DC and four other major cities across America. The tour will showcase the artwork of seminal artist Keith Parkinson as well as Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, his posthumous masterpiece. The Masters of Fantasy Art elegantly displays the convergence of fine art and technology in today's interactive entertainment industry, and is the first art tour based on the art from a video game. The … Continue reading Sony, Art Institute Showing Works of Keith Parkinson →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Boogie – an all new intellectual property in development at EA Montreal will be released exclusively for the Wii worldwide in 2007. Boogie is a unique music/rhythm-based game that takes advantage of the innovative Wii controls to get gamers off their couch, playing and dancing to a new beat. "We're creating something new and different for gamers of all ages to enjoy; the complete party package where gamers can dance as well as sing," said Alain Tascan, Vice President and General Manager, EA Montreal. "Nintendo's Wii is an amazing console that really gives … Continue reading Boogie Announced For Wii →

Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and leading third-party video game publisher, today announced that Silverfall, a dynamic 3D action role-playing game (RPG), has arrived at retailers across North America. Developed by Monte Cristo Games, Silverfall is rated T for Teen and is available for the Windows platform at a suggested retail price of $39.95. Silverfall casts players into a world torn between science and nature, forcing gamers to choose between the two in order to save the principal city from total destruction. The player must take on quests and defeat slews of opponents during … Continue reading Silverfall RPG Released →