Double Fusion, a leader in the in-game advertising industry, has appointed Geoff Graber, the former general manager of Yahoo! Games, as its chief executive officer. The company also announced that it closed a $10 million financing round led by Accel Partners and JVP (Jerusalem Venture Partners). Double Fusion is widely recognized as a leader in the rapidly growing in-game advertising market. The company’s technology is utilized by video and PC game publishers to place advertising within their games, which Double Fusion represents to leading marketers and their advertising agencies. Mr. Graber brings more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience and … Continue reading Double Fusion Gets New CEO →

Saddle up for the ride of a lifetime! Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) highly anticipated action game GUN has shipped to retailers nationwide. Developed by Neversoft Entertainment, GUN puts players in the role of Colton White, a vengeful gunslinger who straddles the line between good and evil as he makes his way through the untamed West of the late-1800s where greed, lust and brutality were a way of life. "GUN transports players back to a time in American history when laws were virtually non-existent and the only true friend was a gun," said Dusty Welch, vice president of global brand management … Continue reading Gun Ships →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) has shipped the latest installment in the widely successful James Bond videogame franchise, From Russia With Love, starring Academy Award-winner, Sir Sean Connery. The highly anticipated game is being released on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and available in stores now. A version for the Nintendo GameCube will be released in mid-November. From Russia With Love, the videogame, is based on the classic Bond film from 1963 but features new plot twists, gadgets, weapons and characters as well as a dynamic multiplayer component. Sir Sean Connery, appearing … Continue reading Connery Tackles Bond Role For Game →

Codemasters today announces the development of Maelstrom, a groundbreaking strategy action epic, coming Q3 2006 exclusively for PC. Maelstrom is the result of a unique collaboration between Codemasters and the award-winning Russian development team KDV games (previously known as K-D LAB). From an original concept by Codemasters, KDV will lead the design and development of Maelstrom. KDV's past credits include Perimeter, the innovative RTS, released to critical acclaim in 2004 when it received a PC Gamer Game of the Month award and also picked up "Best PC Game," "Best Game Design" and "Best Technology" awards at KRI Russian Game Developers … Continue reading Maelstrom Coming To PC →

Today, Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced that December 1, 2005 is the official North American launch date for Prince of Persia The Two Thrones. Reserve the PlayStation2 and Xbox versions of Prince of Persia The Two Thrones and get the official Prince of Persia trilogy soundtrack for free. The soundtrack includes music from Prince of Persia The Sands of Time, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, and Prince of Persia The Two Thrones, along with a color artbook pamphlet and bonus downloads including an exclusive code to unlock a hidden sword in the game. This special … Continue reading Prince of Persia Launching December 1st →

Got Game Entertainment today announced that "RHEM 2", an intricate first person puzzle-based adventure game for both PC and Mac, has arrived in game retailers across North America. Featuring non-linear gameplay, an immersive, non-violent story, and mind-bending puzzles, "RHEM 2" is set as a direct sequel in story and gameplay to its popular predecessor, but stands entirely on its own. Players join brothers Zetais and Kales as they explore a mystifying hidden city in underground caves far beneath the earth's surface. "RHEM 2" is rated "E" for Everyone by the ESRB and debuts for a suggested retail price of $29.99 … Continue reading RHEM 2 Ships →

Fantasy-based MMORPG Irth Online has been released by developer Magic Hat Software, and is now available for purchase at www.irthonline.com. "After two years in development, and with consistently valuable and energetic input from our loyal Beta testers, Irth Online is now is now ready for commercial release," says Alan Chipura, Lead Game Designer. "Our development experience has been creative, challenging, mentally stimulating, and, of course, lots of fun – the same experiences gamers will enjoy in Irth Online." Irth Online, priced at $29.95 with a monthly subscription fee of $13.95, is available in three formats. Gamers with a high speed … Continue reading Irth Online Launches →

Gravity has entered into a strategic alliance with CJ Internet Corporation to co-market and co-publish online games in Korea. Gravity will utilize CJ Internet’s www.netmarble.net, a leading online destination, to increase the distribution and marketing of its games. CJ will be able to provide Gravity’s lineup of popular games as an additional service to its internet customers. This agreement further solidifies CJ Internet’s position as a premier online distributor of games. The ability to reach a larger audience of internet gamers signifies a potential boon for Gravity to add to its existing base of subscribers worldwide.

On November 9, 2005 Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a global leader in the online games industry, will celebrate the first birthday for EverQuest®II. On that day, SOE will offer in-game rewards to EQII players based on the length of time they have subscribed and there will be fun virtual treats for all EQII players to enjoy. However, the most extraordinary gift is the option for US and European players to use unique Asian-styled characters that were only previously available for the EverQuest II East project created by SOGA, an SOE joint-venture development studio based in Taiwan. "It has been … Continue reading EverQuest II Celebrating First Year →

Cyan Worlds, Inc., developers of the legendary MYST series, today announced the release of the MYST V: End Of Ages Original Soundtrack, the music accompaniment to the final chapter of the multi-million selling MYST series. Featuring 50 minutes of original music from the game, the soundtrack CD is available to order from http://www.cyan.com/games/soundtracks.php. Cyan Audio Director/Composer Tim Larkin has created the game’s original soundtrack which serves as an homage, of sorts, to the entire franchise. Listeners will find an evocative taste of the isolated and eerie moods, the vivid and bursting orchestral productions, and the unique combinations of world music … Continue reading MYST V Soundtrack On Sale →