Microsoft Game Studios today announced that Fable, the highly anticipated Xbox® roleplaying adventure game, has has been spotted on store shelves in North America for an estimated retail price of $49.95 (U.S.). Fable will be available in Europe in October. Developed by Peter Molyneux’s studio Big Blue Box in conjunction with Lionhead Studios, Fable allows players to develop a unique character by making choices that determine their character’s skills, reputation and appearance. In Fable, the players' every action determines their character’s skills, appearances and moralities. Character’s life stories are created from childhood through adulthood and on to old age. They … Continue reading Fable Ships for Xbox →

Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. announced today the fourth installment in its popular light gun shooter franchise, Time Crisis: Crisis Zone, has gone gold. Shipping exclusively for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Time Crisis: Crisis Zone is scheduled for an October release. "Time Crisis: Crisis Zone takes first-person action shooting to the next level by offering unlockable double-gun gameplay, highly interactive environments and a new arsenal of weapons," said Rod Nakamoto, executive vice president of research and development. "Time Crisis: Crisis Zone is sure to satisfy even the itchiest of trigger fingers when it arrives … Continue reading Time Crisis: Crisis Zone Goes Gold →

Fresh soldiers arrive at the front line today as Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) has announced that Call of Duty: United Offensive has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The highly anticipated expansion pack to Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty(tm) – which has received more than 80 Game of the Year and 50 Editor’s Choice Awards worldwide – brings the cinematic intensity of the brand to unprecedented heights with more action than ever before. Developed by Gray Matter Interactive Studios, Call of Duty: United Offensive is rated "T" (Teen – Blood, Mild Language, Violence) by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail … Continue reading Call of Duty:United Offensive Ships →

Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced a global distribution agreement with HD Interactive to distribute the action-packed, PC-based, 3D tactical strategy space game, Nexus – The Jupiter Incident. Under terms of the agreement, VU Games will distribute the title across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific with the exception of France, Spain, Italy, Benelux and Russia. HD Interactive will be responsible for publishing the game. "Our agreement with HD Interactive is a testament to VU Games’ strong global distribution network and sales capabilities," said Bruce Hack, CEO of VU Games. "We look forward to partnering with HD Interactive with the … Continue reading Vivendi and HD Ink Jupiter Deal →

MonsterGecko, LLC, designer and manufacturer of high-quality performance gaming accessories for PC and console game systems, today announced it is now shipping its PistolMouseâ„¢ FPS, a high-performance mouse for first-person shooter (FPS) games. The PistolMouse FPS provides gamers with faster reaction speed and precision optical tracking. It has realistic pistol styling, dual aluminum triggers, an over-sized selectable scroll wheel, ergonomic hand position, and a high-resolution 800 dpi optical sensor. "With the highly-anticipated releases of next-generation first-person shooter games, we are seeing strong interest in new controller designs like the PistolMouse FPS," said Ain McKendrick, co-founder and CEO of MonsterGecko. "Our … Continue reading PistolMouse FPS Ships →

Millions worldwide play their games, but few know their names. The World Cyber Games will gather these PC and video game gurus to share their visions for the future at the WCG 2004 Games Conference. The forum will be held in conjunction with the World Cyber Games in San Francisco on October 7, 2004. The theme for the one-day conference is "The Next Generation of Multiplatform Gaming." These world-renowned game developers all have global franchises to their credit. Each will lead a discussion on where the gaming industry is going. David Smith, the force behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise, … Continue reading World Cyber Games Speakers Announced →

The Global Gaming League (GGL), the leading sports entertainment organization that promotes competitive video gaming, today announced it has selected Santa Monica-based Pacific Media Partners (PMP) to spearhead its public relations efforts in 2004 and 2005. The newly formed alliance will see PMP handling all corporate PR for the GGL while working closely together to promote the GGL’s competitive gaming destination website, live events and tournaments, media content and distribution, and promotion of players. "We’re excited to have an agency of this caliber representing us," said Brett Hawkins Jr., CEO of the GGL. "Their vast experience and marketing know-how in … Continue reading Global Gaming League PMP for PR →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced that Burnout 3: TakedownT, the latest title in the critically acclaimed Burnout series, has begun to ship to retail outlets for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Named "Best Racing Game of E3 2004" by the Game Critics Awards, Burnout 3: Takedown features a unique aggressive racing concept and a one-of-a-kind special effects engine that delivers spectacular visuals. With more than 40 different tracks spanning three continents, players can battle in over 70 cars and takedown opponents across a broad range of conditions and environments, as well as … Continue reading Burnout 3: Takedown ships →

Sugar Games is excited to announce the release of Cubes Invasion, the new rotate-and-match puzzle for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/2003, available immediately for $19.95 (USD). The game brings to life the legendary Tetris-style gameplay which has been radically enhanced for a more entertaining play experience. Players can enjoy endless fun in Super Cubefall, Cube Tamer and Treasure Mania modes, each with Easy, Normal and Hard difficulty levels, stimulating bonuses, marvelous graphics and more! Cubes Invasion revives the legendary play spirit of Tetris which is now combined with all-new game mechanics and truly addictive play modes. The peculiarity of the game is that … Continue reading Sugar Games Releases Cubes Invasion →

Codemasters today announced the cancellation of further development of the massively multiplayer online role playing project Dragon Empires. Dragon Empires received incredible support from its online community and won acclaim from PC and online media while in development. However, technical issues have resulted in the project's discontinuation. The decision to close Dragon Empires' development does not impact on Codemasters' long-term ambitions in the massively multiplayer online gaming market and the company remains very active in evaluating future opportunities. Many of the game's development team, including programmers and artists, are being transferred to Codemasters' internal development studios to work on current … Continue reading Codemasters cancels Dragon Empires →