The Rebellion Group has reached an agreement with SCi Entertainment Group plc to purchase the staff and physical assets of Core Design. The deal will see the Rebellion group acquire the Derby studios and staff of Core Design, who will continue to work with Eidos on a new project and will be re-named [Rebellion Derby]. The Core Design name and valuable IPs will be retained by Eidos. The acquisition forms an important part of Rebellion’s strategy to become one of Europe’s leading independent studios. Jason Kingsley, CEO and Creative Director of Rebellion said, "Core’s development studio is one of the … Continue reading Rebellion Group Buys Core From SCi →

The first day of EVE Online's open Beta in China resulted in a new world record for the number of simultaneous users playing in the same game world, as more than 30,000 users logged into the game server just hours after opening. CCP Games, an independent producer of massively multiplayer online games and producer of EVE Online, also announced that over 200,000 players from China registered for the game during the first day of the of the open Beta. "It was quite amazing to see the population of EVE China exceed the population of Iceland in the second day of … Continue reading Eve Online Goes Live In China →

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Charles Bellfield has joined the executive management team in the role of vice president of marketing for the USA headquarters. In this capacity, he will oversee the company's strategic and operational marketing efforts including brand and product management, publicity, customer service, e-commerce and the website. Bellfield's appointment is key to Capcom's global initiative of building upon its growing portfolio of original franchises. "Charles' expertise and passion is a welcome addition to our strong management team as well as the Capcom global family," said Hiroshi Tobisawa, president of … Continue reading Charles Bellfield Named Capcom VP of Marketing →

Cinemaware Marquee, an affiliated label of eGames, Inc. (OTCBB:EGAM), today announced that it will release Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege for the PC, to North American retail shelves this June. Experience battles straight from the Eastern Front of WWII in this all-encompassing Real-Time Strategy package. Produced by Paris-based Monte Cristo Games, Moscow to Berlin: Red Siege offers gamers a sweeping look into the strategies of real time warfare by placing them into painstakingly detailed campaigns of the Second World War. Real Time Strategy takes on an entirely new meaning as players act as commander in either the German or Russian … Continue reading Cinemaware Releasing Moscow To Berlin →

Paradox Interactive announced today that they are working on an expansion to their history simulation, "Victoria – An Empire Under the Sun". The expansion will be available exclusively through the online retailer Gamersgate.com. "Victoria – Revolutions" is scheduled for a release in August 2006, at $9.99. Upon its release, "Victoria – An Empire Under the Sun" was hailed by some critics as the ultimate World Domination and Empire-Building simulation. The new expansion will be in a similar vein while offering several new and exciting features. Among other things, players will be able to link this game to other Paradox games, … Continue reading Victoria Revolutions Announced →

And the World Cup trophy goes to" Czech Republic! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today declared the winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. Using a simulation engine in the 2006 FIFA World Cup videogame, EA was able to test all 32 teams in the competition and determine that the Czech Republic would come out on top. 2006 FIFA World Cup, the officially licensed videogame of the World Cup, also predicted the following placements: World Champion: Czech Republic World Cup Final: Czech Republic 2 Brazil 1 1st team to be eliminated: Ecuador Golden Shoe winner: Milan Baros, Czech Republic (7 … Continue reading FIFA Game Declares Czech Republic World Cup Winner →

Nyko Technologies, a premier peripherals manufacturer, has shipped the Power Tuner for the Sony PSP to retailers. Nyko’s latest PSP peripheral adds new mobility to the handheld by giving PSP owners an easy way to listen to their music, movies or games through any car stereo. PSP fans can now purchase the affordable Nyko Power Tuner from stores nationwide. Solving two issues in one device, the Power Tuner operates both as a charger and an audio transmitter for the PSP. Fans can listen to music in the car, or parents can entertain kids by playing movies or games through the … Continue reading Nyko Ships Power Tuner PSP →

Trinigy GmbH, a market-leading company in the sector of 3D Game Engines, today announced the availability of version 5.5 of the Vision Game Engine for PC, Xbox, and Xbox360. Vision licensees will automatically be provided with the new SDK at no additional cost by the Trinigy support team. Interested developers and publishers can request an evaluation version of the new Vision engine on Trinigy's website (www.trinigy.de). The new 5.5 SDK features a new and powerful animation system that offers both great flexibility and high performance to game developers. The new system already proved its performance in a joint demo project … Continue reading Vision Game Engine 5.5 Ready →

Australian Game Developers (http://www.ausgamedev.com) has released The Omega Syndrome, a computer role-playing game for Windows 2000/XP that follows in the footsteps of classic games such as Fallout, Ultima 7, and Baldur’s Gate. The Omega Syndrome’s story is a breath of fresh air for the RPG genre, as it is set in 1950’s America and the player works for a secret organization that hunts down aliens and UFOs. It was designed to appeal to the mature gamer, who fondly remembers the golden era of computer role-playing games, as it uses a top down view that affords a strategic view of the … Continue reading Australian Game Developers Release Omega Syndrome →

Mid Carolina Media today announced a May 29, 2006 North American release date for "Ultimate Duck Hunting", the first and only 3D hunting simulation game to feature both single and multiplayer capabilities. "Ultimate Duck Hunting" finds you, your dog, your companion hunters and their dogs competing for wild ducks in noted North American hunting preserves. Your choice of hunting accessories, dog-training ability, and aim accuracy determines your ultimate duck hunting success. "Ultimate Duck Hunting" makes its North American debut at Wal-Mart stores for a wallet-friendly $19.97. The game is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for Mild Violence. On … Continue reading Ultimate Duck Hunt Starts May 29 →