NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies today announced that it has signed a cross-licensing agreement with Aplix Corporation (TSE: 3727), the global leader in deploying Java technology in mobile phones, to closely cooperate to optimize handheld Java graphics solutions for mobile content providers, carriers and OEMs. Aplix will integrate its JBlend Java platform with NVIDIA GoForce handheld GPUs and JSR solutions from Hybrid and third-party partners to provide optimal Java and graphics performance for mobile devices. NVIDIA will distribute this complete Java graphics solution to its network of mobile content developers and both companies … Continue reading NVIDIA and Aplix To Improve Phone Games →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that SSX Blur developed exclusively for Nintendo Wii is the newest version of the critically acclaimed snowboarding franchise. The huge air, blurring speed and insane tricks that SSX is known for return and the fun-factor is amplified by the unique capability of the Nintendo Wii controller. The game is in development by EA Montreal under the EA SPORTS BIG brand, and will ship to retailers across North America and Europe in March 2007. "We wanted to take the soul of the franchise-the air, the speed, the tricks, the fun-and Wii-ify it," said Alex Hyder, … Continue reading SSX Blur Will Be Wii Only →

JoWooD Productions announces the launch of its new casual line. "G-Stars" stands for quality at affordable prices, easy handling and instant feelings of achievements during gaming, combined with moderate system requirements. "G-Stars" will release about 9 to 12 games each year with a strong focus on PC, PS2 and NintendoDS in a unique distribution network. In order to satisfy a huge target group, the genres are selected from the most popular like fun-, sports- and action-games. JoWooD's aim is to reach the growing number of Casual gamers. The products of "G-Stars" are placed in the price segment from $9.99 to … Continue reading JoWood Launches Casual Game Line Europe →

I-play, the mobile entertainment company, today announced the release of 24: Agent Down on mobile handsets. The sequel to the BAFTA award winning mobile game 24, gamers must once again save the world with Jack Bauer and his elite team of CTU operatives using high-tech gadgets and brain power. 24: Agent Down precedes the widely-anticipated DVD launch of the 5th season of the hit FOX TV series, 24, upon which I-play's mobile games are based. After a confidential file containing the personal information of all CTU operatives around the world falls in to the hands of an unknown terrorist organization, … Continue reading 24 Returns To Mobile →

Advanced Media, Inc., manufacturer and marketer of the popular RIDATA brand of recordable CD and DVD media, electronic storage products, and digital media accessories, is among the first optical disc manufacturers to introduce the new Blu-Ray media in the United States. The company is now shipping the blue laser format RIDATA HD DVD-R media and Blu Ray disc availability is scheduled for the first quarter of 2007. A Blu-Ray disc holds up to five times the storage of a normal DVD with 25GB of capacity on a single-layer. It also has three times the transfer rate of a normal DVD … Continue reading Advanced Media Goes Blu Ray →

Turner Broadcast's GameTap advances onto the battle field with the introduction of thirteen combat games to its catalog of more than 750 titles. Among the array of popular titles being announced is the stellar "Soldiers: Heroes of War II." According to GameRankings.com, this title exceeded an 80% rating by the majority of leading video game publications who reviewed it. This week's full list of featured action titles includes: Air Raid (PC): An addictive WWII game that puts you in the middle of the action, defending your battleship from Japanese kamikazes and German fighters. This first person shooter orders you to … Continue reading GameTap Announces 20th Century Warfare Week →

Seven Lights, LLC, (www.sevenlights), today introduces itself to all gamers hungry for an online experience that unites strategic gameplay with RPG character development, collectibility, customization, and virtual economies into a series of PC and console game products. Recognizing that the rapidly expanding online game and virtual economy market was providing the opportunity to create unique game experiences, Seven Lights founders – Tim Harris, Mike McCarthy and Dave Shuck – started a new development/publishing company releasing its first game, The Continuum, in early 2007. "I have been watching these guys over the last couple of years evolve their idea, and I … Continue reading Developer Seven Lights Founded →

Grey Dog Software, LLC today announced that Brian Nichols has joined the company as Lead Basketball Developer. Brian brings six years of gaming experience and insight to Grey Dog. "Grey Dog Software is very excited have a developer with the credentials of Brian Nichols joining the team," said Arlie Rahn, CEO. "He has a strong track record of addicting games with outstanding customer service. We hope to help him continue to improve the Fast Break line of products with our services, marketing and existing infrastructure." Previously, Brian was CEO and lead developer for Fast Break Basketball (FBB) and Fast Break … Continue reading Bryan Nichols Joins Grey Dog →

As wintery weather sweeps across North America, the holiday season of Frostval is heating up in the online fantasy game world of AdventureQuest. Just when players might breathe a sigh of relief after repelling a wave of vicious clawg monsters, a new threat faces the town of Frostvale, where Frostval originated long ago. A tribe of warriors are on the march against this town and the gift-giving magical Moglins! In this new chapter of Frostval, new monsters and rewards await the brave adventurers willing to take on this quest. For further aid, adventurers can pick up a rare, unique spell … Continue reading AdventureQuest Celebrating Holidays →

Acclaim Games is pleased to announce the Official Release of BOTS, the totally free massively multiplayer online PC game featuring customizable fighting robots, and introduces all new items that can be purchased online with Acclaim Coins. Online item purchases are done in-game using Acclaim Coins. Players can easily purchase Acclaim Coins with their credit card or bank account using either PayPal or Click&Buy, both safe and trusted online payment services ensuring secure online transactions. Players will now be able to modify their characters with an assortment of all new items. New additions include a variety of interchangeable parts to make … Continue reading BOTS Free MMO Launches →