Nima Taghavi, CEO of Crave Entertainment Group (CEG), announced today the election of Rob Dyer as president and chief operating officer. Dyer brings over a decade of executive experience in the interactive entertainment industry to his new role at the privately held distributor and publisher of videogame entertainment products. Taghavi commented, "We are delighted with Rob joining CEG to further enhance our growth in distribution and value publishing. He brings a wealth of experience from his successful leadership roles at Eidos Interactive and Crystal Dynamics, as a proven presidential strategist and practical profit builder." Prior to joining CEG, Dyer was … Continue reading Crave Entertainment Gets New President →

Intec, Inc., the leading manufacturer of cross-platform video game accessories, today introduced two new additions to its comprehensive line-up of 2.4Ghz wireless video game accessories. The Wireless Kombat Arcade Stick – available for PlayStation 2 (G7080 – MSRP $29.99) and Xbox (G8080 – MSRP $34.99) – is perfect for players who want to experience the "old school" feeling of an arcade stick while playing their favorite combat games at home. Set to begin shipping in North America on November 15, 2004, the Wireless Kombat Arcade Sticks are loaded with the latest features and are designed for maximum fighting action. Great … Continue reading Intec Makes New Wireless Products →

AT&T and Blizzard Entertainment today announced plans to create a secure hosting solution for the launch of Blizzard’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game, World of Warcraft. When the game launches later this year, thousands of players from across North America will be able to adventure securely through Blizzard’s epic world, thanks in part to the robust and reliable hosting services offered by AT&T. Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T will provide enhanced storage space and bandwidth capabilities for Blizzard’s entertainment software applications. Additionally, the hosting solution will significantly strengthen the dependability and scalability of Blizzard’s online presence. Included with … Continue reading AT&T To Host World of Warcraft →

Data Design Interactive would like to announce they have signed a joint partnership deal with Rolf C. hagen Inc., the worlds largest and privately run pet accessory manufacturer and distributor, to produce a computer game to be released on the Sony Playstation 2 and PC. The game will be based on Hagen’s best selling Habitrail brand, which makes exciting habitats, accessories, bedding and food for the small animal market, such as the new Habitrail Playground range which provides a fun adventurous environment for your pet. The game is based on Habitrail’s own Character ‘Herbie the Hamster’. You have to navigate … Continue reading Data Design To Make Pets R Us Game →

TLC Industries, Inc. (http://www.tlcind.com) a recognized arcade industry leader with nearly 20 years of experience is searching for developers to help them bring the excitement of the arcades to home users. NextArcade, (http://www.nextarcade.com) scheduled to open this fall offers more than just game downloads. In addition to great games, members may also participate in cash tournaments, community forums and all annual Game Club members also receive a FREE arcade style control panel, 30% discount on game purchases and other benefits. "NextArcade is more than just another download service," says Ed Bender, President of TLC Industries. "When we created it we … Continue reading NextArcade Service Gearing Up →

Eidos, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces it has secured the distribution rights to LEGO Star Wars with Giant Interactive Entertainment Ltd for all countries except Japan. The game will be released in April 2005 for the PlayStation computer entertainment system, Xbox video game system from Microsoft, PC and Game Boy Advance. LEGO Star Wars combines two childhood favourites, LEGO and Star Wars, to create an innovative and exciting action-adventure title designed for young gamers. The game is based on The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and the eagerly awaited Star Wars: Episode … Continue reading Eidos Signs LEGO Star Wars →

NCsoft Corporation, the world's leading developer and publisher of online computer games and Cryptic Studios announced the addition of two new members to the City of Villains development team, a sequel to the critically acclaimed and best selling online game, City of Heroes. Dave "Zeb" Cook has been named senior designer and Shane Hensley will serve as senior writer on the City of Villains team. Cook has 25 years of experience designing games, including 15 years working with TSR Inc., a leading innovator of role-playing games. He has numerous novels and role-playing games to his credit, and is best known … Continue reading City Of Villains Adds New Developers →

The Game Initiative, a leading producer of conferences and events for professionals in the computer and video game industry, announced that the Countries of Korea and the United Kingdom will each have a major presence at this year’s Austin Game Conference (AGC) on September 9-10, 2004 in Austin, Texas. More than 10 Korean game companies will participate in a special Korean Pavilion at AGC established by iPark Silicon Valley, a Korean government subsidized agency. UK Trade and Investment representing the United Kingdom has joined as a sponsor as well. Australian companies are also exhibiting at this year’s AGC. "The Austin … Continue reading Korean Companies Head to Austin Conference →

Gathering, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today it has released Railroad Tycoon 3: Coast To Coast. This brand new expansion pack to Railroad Tycoon 3 is being made available for free to all Railroad Tycoon 3 consumers as a thank you for the public support of the Railroad Tycoon franchise over the years. Railroad Tycoon 3: Coast To Coast is available for download at www.gathering.com. Railroad Tycoon 3: Coast To Coast Features Include: Thirteen new maps, covering all corners of the earth, including the Grand-Daddy of Railroad Tycoon 3 scenarios – ‘Coast To Coast. … Continue reading Railroad Tycoon 3 Expands (for free) →

The World Cyber Games (www.worldcybergames.com), in conjunction with Samsung Electronics, announced today that GameWorks in Long Beach, California will be the site of the US national finals from September 17-19, 2004. Over one million gamers world-wide are vying for spots on their national teams in order to participate in the world’s largest game festival. Winners at the national finals become the 25 members of "Team USA" which will advance to the international WCG 2004 Grand Final in San Francisco. There they will face off against 700 champion gamers from 64 countries from October 6-10 at the Bill Graham Civic center … Continue reading World Cyber Games Announce Game Site →