Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group has entered into a videogame distribution agreement with Codemasters, Inc. for distribution and sales of its product slate in North America beginning in April 2007. Within Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will work together with Warner Home Video in managing the distribution, sales and trade marketing of Codemasters' portfolio of videogames. "This partnership allows the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group divisions to combine strengths to distribute Codemasters' games, which have global appeal, throughout North America," said Kevin Tsujihara, President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. "Employing the expertise of our gaming division … Continue reading Warner Bros., Codemasters Ink Distribution Deal →

Myth War is planning a very special Christmas, and everyone is invited to join the fun! On December 25th the GMs (assisted by sentinels) will host a full day of fun, games, activities and - best of all - prizes! The fun begins December 24th when the GMs send out their holiday greetings to all players. They'll also be issuing special invitations for exciting activities. (We're not telling what activities or where they'll be! Join us and find out!) Rewards will include plenty of Fireworks, Trainer Devices, Devil's Blood, Stones of Dream and Double Gold Rumor Scrolls - everything needed … Continue reading Myth War Plans Christmas Day Bash →

The day has arrived! Today, 2K has released the free holiday scenario for Sid Meier's Railroads!, as well as some new patches. In this new special seasonal mode, players reemerge as a former railroad tycoon, determined once again to redeem himself and more importantly, save Christmas! Help Santa and his elves make and transport toys to Santa’s Station by the rapidly-approaching December 25th deadline. The new scenario is available at www.sidmeiersrailroads.com and includes a new holiday train with 2 skins and custom sounds; holiday-themed goodies like cookies, eggnog and toys; cheerful music to get players in the holiday spirit; a … Continue reading Railroads Free Holiday Scenario Released →

Children who receive the must-have gifts of the holiday season, Sony's PlayStation 3 or Microsoft's XBox 360, may get something that they didn't wish for — sore thumbs and hands — says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). "Video Gamer's Thumb" is a very real condition that can have long-term effects on children's hands and upper arms if they don't take proper precautions, says Cindy Miles, PT, MEd, PCS, owner of a pediatrics physical therapy private practice in Whitehall, PA. Continued stress on tendons, nerves, and ligaments in children's hands and arms can lead to long-term consequences such as tendinitis, … Continue reading Beware Holiday Video Game Thumb →

Today a free trial version of the Opera browser is available for download on Nintendo’s hot, new game console, Wii. Wii revolutionizes the gaming experience with the Wii Remote. The unique Wii Remote has made it possible to surf the Web in a new way with the Opera browser on your TV. Simply point and click to go to a Web page, select a link or input text. Click and move the Wii Remote up, down, left or right to navigate a page. . Imagine planning your family’s next vacation or checking out a new Web site with your friends … Continue reading Opera Browser Moves To Wii →

Art imitates life in SyNET Entertainment's new online golf experience, requiring both focus and mental stamina. Appealing to the growing interest in golf and the rising popularity of multiplayer online Role-Playing Games (RPG), "Shot-Online" provides a total golf-playing experience, rich in 3D graphics. And best of all, participants worldwide can golf, rain or shine. "Shot-Online" hit United States retail stores on Sept. 12, 2006, and can now be purchased in stores such Gamestop, EB Games, CompUSA, Circuit City, Fry's Electronics, Micro Center, FYE. Amazon, PC Mall at $29.99 MSRP (No monthly subscription fee). Launched last year in Asia in its … Continue reading Online Golf Game Birdies →

In a move to benefit customers, Microsoft Corp. announced today that it will change the Xbox 360 warranty from 90 days to one year from the date of purchase in the United States and Canada. Microsoft extended the warranty in these territories to be consistent with the standard one-year Xbox 360 warranty that is available throughout most of the world. The news is reason to celebrate this holiday season; it applies to both would-be purchasers and those who already have Xbox 360 and are still within their first year of ownership. Effective today, the one-year warranty is now the standard … Continue reading Xbox 360 Warranty Extended To One Year →

Kuma Reality Games and The History Channel today announced the release of the final game-isode in the "Shootout!" series, "Tet Offensive: The Embassy." In conjunction with the new release, Kuma Reality Games will host a multiplayer event on Saturday, December 30, providing gamers the opportunity to participate in a two-team "shootout" set inside the U.S. Embassy grounds in Saigon, circa 1968 – allowing players unique access inside the main Embassy building and on the rooftop. Eight "Shootout!" players will have the chance to win their choice of two premium prizes: a DVD of the "Tet Offensive" episode from "Shootout!", or … Continue reading History Channel and Kuma Announce Shootout →

You think you’ve got what it takes to call yourself the best driver in the world? Prove it! Take part in the Xpand Rally Xtreme Speed Maniacs timed run competition by registering at http://xtremespeeds.xpandrally.com/ and sending your timed run replay on the specified rally track from the game. Beat your enemies’ times, gain the Champion’s title and receive $1,600$ worth prizes from AMD, Playseats and Logitech! Xtreme Speed Maniacs prizes: 1st place – Playseats Classic rally kit + ATI Radeon X1950XTX video card + Logitech Momo driving wheel 2nd place – ATI Radeon X1950XTX video card + Logitech Momo driving … Continue reading Xpand Rally Contest Begins →

Planetwide Media today announced the retail launch of the Marvel Heroes Comic Book Creator interactive entertainment software across the United States and Canada in major retail stores and through online retailers. Marvel Heroes Comic Book Creator software allows users to create personalized comic books featuring their favorite Marvel characters – Spider-Man, X-Men with Wolverine and Elektra. Planetwide's Marvel Heroes Comic Book Creator is an innovative interactive entertainment PC software application that enables Marvel fans to use their imaginations and actual "MARVEL Heroes" content to create personalized comics and comic books, which can then be posted to blogs, emailed to friends … Continue reading Marvel Comic Book Creator Launches →