Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today announced it will publish Desperate Housewives, a lifestyle simulation PC game based on the top-rated, Golden Globe-winning ABC-TV series, produced by Touchstone Television. In the Desperate Housewives game, players take on the role of a new housewife who moves into Wisteria Lane and unlocks the delicious scandals hidden in the seemingly "perfect" neighborhood. "Buena Vista Games is proud to partner with ABC Entertainment and Touchstone Television to bring the popular ‘Desperate Housewives' franchise to fans and gamers," said Graham Hopper, senior vice president … Continue reading Desperate Housewives Game Announced →

NCsoft Corporation (KSE:036570.KS), the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, today announced the opening of NCsoft China, a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai, China. The new company is a result of NCsoft's acquisition of a 51 percent equity stake in NC Sina, a joint venture formed by NCsoft and Sina.com in 2003. NCsoft China now becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of NCsoft and will strengthen the company's content development and publishing power in the ever-growing Chinese game market. NCsoft China will not only provide services for existing games created by NCsoft's global network to the Chinese market … Continue reading NCsoft Expands To China →

Neurok Optics, LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary iZ3D monitor for gamers is a sponsor of the upcoming TransAtlantic Showdown Event. Both gamers and attendees will be the first to experience the latest games in 2D or 3D at the iZ3D display during the free event in the 5th Floor Atrium from March 24-26. The GGL Showdown will feature Europe’s best against North America's best in four popular games: Counter-Strike 1.6 (5v5), Quake 4 Team Deathmatch (4v4), Quake 4 Duel (1v1), and Warcraft III: Frozen Throne (2v2). Gamers will battle it out for over $100,000 in cash and prizes. "Due to … Continue reading iZ3D To Wow Gamers At TransAtlantic Showdown →

Looking for that exclusive PAC-MAN T-shirt or toy? Building on its mobile game success, Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of wireless games and content, today announced that PAC-MAN fans everywhere can purchase exclusive Namco game and character-themed memorabilia from www.clubNAMCO.com. Recognizing the overwhelming consumer demand for souvenirs that capture the essence of Namco's games, the company is expanding its online presence to provide merchandise from these arcade classics that have become mega-hits on the mobile platform. In addition to these popular collectibles, in the near future, Namco Networks plans to offer exclusive video game ringtones and cell phone … Continue reading Namco Forms Club Namco Store →

Topware Interactive Inc. has acquired the talents of a Hollywood pro for the musical arrangement of the blockbuster RPG "Two Worlds". Grammy and Academy award winner Harold Faltermeyer, mostly known for his work on the soundtracks of "Top Gun" and "Beverly Hills Cop", will bring his vast expertise to the table when he creates a unique and mind-blowing atmosphere of sound for Two Worlds. His mix of gothic sounds and orchestral rock ballads are going to cast a spell over the players and deliver a punch to an already engaging storyline. "The lively and detailed pictures from ‘Two Worlds' are … Continue reading Grammy Winner Harold Faltermeyer joins Topware →

Your World Games, a mobile games publisher at the forefront of emerging technology, today disclosed the GPS elements and the creation of the International Farmers League (IFL) for their upcoming wireless title, "The Shroud." Using patented GPS technology, players with compatible phones will be challenged in a one-of-a-kind gameplay experience that has them move from one challenge to the next in the real world. The IFL will allow players to embark on special challenges where the high scores will be posted to a worldwide leaderboard. Both the GPS and IFL complement an already deep and engaging RPG adventure experience. "We … Continue reading GPS Mobile Phone Game in Development →

ArenaNet, developer of the award-winning online roleplaying game Guild Wars, and NCsoft Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games, announce today the release date of Guild Wars Factionsâ„¢, the hotly anticipated second game release from the critically acclaimed studio. Guild Wars Factions will be available in stores worldwide April 28, 2006. Guild Wars Factions takes place on the Asian-inspired continent of Cantha, where new and existing Guild Wars players join an epic quest to defeat an ancient evil and save a war-torn empire. Roleplaying and competitive player-versus-player gamers alike will be able to join together in … Continue reading Guild Wars Factions Ships April 28 →

Continuing its commitment to providing family friendly online services, America Online's AOL Games web site has launched a new Family Gaming Guide (http://videogames.aol.com/gamingguides/family) designed to help parents make informed decisions when deciding which video games are appropriate for their children. In addition to recommendations and reviews from Common Sense Media, the leading resource for family friendly entertainment reviews, the Family Gaming Guide will also offer the latest news and research about the effect of video games on children's behavior and learning abilities. Family friendly games will be handpicked by the editors of the AOL Games site with aggregated information as … Continue reading AOL Launches Family Game Guide →

The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3Expo) has sold out of exhibit space for 2006, having sold more than 540,000 net square feet of space covering all five exhibit halls at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today. The 2006 E3Expo, the world’s premier computer and video game industry trade event, will host more than 400 exhibitors covering space equivalent to 4,650 Olympic swimming pools. "As the global computer and video game industry enters an important creative and technological transition, the early sell out of E3Expo affirms the critical importance of this event," said Douglas Lowenstein, president … Continue reading E3 2006 Scheduled To Be Huge →

Developer S2 Games today announced that it will be foregoing traditional methods of publishing and distribution for Savage 2: A Tortured Soul, making it only available for purchase as an online download on the S2 Games Website. The triple-A title, which is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Savage: The Battle for Newerth, will be available in the Fall of 2006 at a price of $29.99. S2 Games is planning to demonstrate how an independent game developer/publisher can create a triple-A title at a fraction of the budget of some comparative titles and be able to pass much … Continue reading S2 Games Publishing Savage 2 Online →