Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that NASCAR 07 by EA SPORTS has shipped and is available at retail stores. The game is available on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft and NASCAR will also be available on the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system. Racing against a full field of 43 competitors, drivers will experience real-word adrenaline as they maneuver their way around the track, hitting speeds of more than 180 mph. NASCAR 07 allows players to drive with confidence by building up the all-new Adrenaline Meter by surviving some of the most dangerous situations … Continue reading NASCAR 07 Ships →

The Global Gaming League (GGL), a worldwide leader in organized competitive online and live video game tournaments and events, has named the Top 10 Gaming Colleges in the United States. Students may choose colleges for their diverse student bodies, football teams or active Greek life, but a growing number of students are choosing colleges based on their compatibility with video gaming. The appeal of super hi-speed connections and dedicated servers, big-screen TVs in lounges, gaming-related classes, social events centering around LAN parties and perks like free download licensing are increasingly part of the lure of certain schools. All of the … Continue reading Gaming League Announces Top Gamer Colleges →

In a contract signed on August 21st 2006 10TACLE STUDIOS AG took over all current and future rights to the games "War Front", "Panzer Tactics" and "Jack Keane" from the GDD Games Development and Distribution GmbH (GDD). The games mentioned were transferred from the CDV Software Entertainment AG (CDV) to the GDD in a contract signed on the 18th of August 2006. According to the agreement all of the rights acquired or to be acquired – especially, brand name, name, copyright and rights of use and exploitation including rights of expectancy – were transferred to the GDD. After acquiring all … Continue reading 10tacle Grabs Three New Titles →

SyNET Entertainment today announced that the world's first full 3D online massively multiplayer golf role playing game for PC, Shot-Online, has gone gold and will ship to retail stores nationwide on September 12, 2006. Shot-Online has an MSRP of $29.99 and has been rated E for Everyone. The first game release from SyNET Entertainment, Shot-Online allows players to design their own golfers, build up their skills and play against other gamers world-wide in a true massively multiplayer environment. Golfers' swings are modeled from real KLPGA golfers, and the proprietary physics engine makes Shot-Online the most realistic MMO golf experience available. … Continue reading SyNET Launching MMO Golf Game →

Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) announced today that EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 will be released for the PlayStation 3. Garnering high marks from gaming critics including receiving the first perfect score in Official Xbox Magazine for the Xbox 360â„¢ version, EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 will launch this holiday in North America and in Europe with exclusive gameplay features for the PlayStation 3. "Gamers loved the realism of EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3 when it was released on Xbox 360 because of its incredible next-gen graphics and gameplay," said Michael Blank, producer, EA Canada. "With EA SPORTS … Continue reading Fight Night 3 Announced →

Eidos Interactive Ltd., one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced that it has inked a publishing partnership with Spike Co. Ltd., a leading Japanese developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, whereas Spike Co. Ltd. will be responsible for publishing and distributing three Eidos titles in Japan. The titles include: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend, Commandos Strike Force and Urban Chaos: Riot Response for all available NTSC and PC formats. "Eidos is pleased to have partnered with the talented group of people at Spike Co. in Japan," said Bill Gardner, President of Eidos Inc. "This … Continue reading Eidos and Spike Ink Japan Publishing Deal →

There.com is a revolutionary 3D online social networking experience that receives new arrivals with the online equivalent of the welcome wagon treatment. This "meet and greet" experience is part of what makes There.com the most accessible virtual community on the Web-a more realistic, more exciting, and incredibly user-friendly experience. Meeting new people is key to the There experience, through competition in races and activities like paintball, fashion shows, card games, trivia contests, and more. Members can join a club (or start their own), go to a party (or host their own), and get involved in There's many events. Members can … Continue reading There.com Offering Games, Social Networking →

Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS) completed its starting lineup of NBA stars today at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany by selecting the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, Memphis Grizzlies' Pau Gasol, San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker and Phoenix Suns' Boris Diaw to join the Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady on the NBA LIVE 07 All-Star team as worldwide cover athletes and spokespersons. Scheduled for release September 25 under the EA SPORTS brand, NBA LIVE 07 will play as good as it looks by introducing the next generation of basketball gameplay with EA SPORTSâ„¢ Total Freestyle Control, a new feature that delivers gameplay … Continue reading EA Picks NBA Cover Athletes →

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., caught up with American Idol's famous judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson to get their comments about the upcoming video game Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Gamers will not only come face-to-face with Cowell and Jackson as they rate performances and provide feedback, but Konami's groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) inside the game will also enable them to critique specific parts of any performance, a first in the award-winning video game's history. "Over the years American Idol has produced some amazingly talented singers, but let’s be honest most of the … Continue reading Konami Reveals American Idol Song List →

Jillian Goldberg joins the BioWare/Pandemic executive team from Electronic Arts, where she was responsible for driving EA's global marketing strategy, licensor relationships and studio partnerships for key franchises including The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series, as well as Tiger Woods PGA TOUR. In her new position, Goldberg will oversee marketing for franchises from both Bioware and Pandemic. "We couldn't be more thrilled to have Jillian join the team at Bioware/Pandemic," said Greg Richardson, vice president of commercial operations for VG Holdings. "Jillian is among the very best product marketing executives in this industry with a … Continue reading Jillian Goldberg Joins BioWare/Pandemic →