Mythic Entertainment, developer and publisher of the award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game "Dark Age of Camelot," today announced "Dark Age of Camelot: Catacombsâ„¢," a retail expansion that introduces new challenges based on underground environments. The expansion will upgrade player character art throughout "Dark Age of Camelot," add fresh content and challenges to the game, and introduce new player classes. Mythic plans to make "Catacombs" available in December 2004. "’Catacombs’ deepens the world of ‘Dark Age of Camelot’ by adding new content beneath Albion, Hibernia, and Midgard," said Matt Firor, Vice President of Development and Executive Producer at Mythic Entertainment. … Continue reading Mythic Makes Catacombs →

Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced that its North American President and COO Luc Vanhal has departed from the company effective immediately. VU Games CEO Bruce Hack will assume interim responsibility for Mr. Vanhal’s duties. No further information about the reasons for Vanhal's departure was available.

Legacy Interactive, the games publisher who is quickly making a name for itself by bringing television's greatest dramas to life on the PC, announced today two new additions to its "Law & Order" PC game portfolio, Law & Order: Justice is Served and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Vivendi Universal Games will distribute both titles in North America. Law & Order: Justice is Served will ship this fall, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent will be available in Q1 2005. Both titles will be showcased in Legacy Interactive's meeting room at the 2004 E3 Expo in Los Angeles, May 12-14. … Continue reading New Law And Order Game In Works →

Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, today reinforces its strategy to dominate the war games market by announcing a long-term deal with award-winning developer Gearbox Software to publish a new military franchise: Brothers in Arms(tm). With its breakthrough squad-based combat mechanism and unprecedented realism, the first game in the series is poised to revolutionize the WWII genre when it ships on consoles and PC starting Holiday 2004. "The WWII theme is one of the fastest growing segments of the military shooter market and we believe that Brothers in Arms is the ideal title to expand Ubisoft’s new … Continue reading Ubi Entering WWII Genre →

America Online, Inc., the world’s leading interactive services company, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the popular AOL Instant Messenger service will be seamlessly integrated into The Matrix Online. This marks the first time that players in a massively multi-player online game can link an existing AIM identity to a new in-game character, creating seamless real-time communication with other Matrix players as well as other AIM buddies – whether inside or outside of The Matrix Online. The integration of AOL Instant Messenger into The Matrix Online will enable players to see the online presence of fellow gamers and … Continue reading AOL Messenger Put Into Matrix Game →

Ubisoft, one of the world's largest videogame publishers, revealed the critically acclaimed and best-selling Myst franchise will launch its newest adventure, Myst IV Revelation, this fall. Peter Gabriel, world-renowned recording artist, worked in collaboration with award-winning composer Jack Wall to create the game's immersive and ambient soundtrack. "We are excited to announce Myst IV Revelation and proud that it comes from our own Ubisoft Montreal studios," said Laurent Detoc, president of Ubisoft Inc. "Myst IV Revelation will only add to the strength of the Myst franchise, which continues to lead the Adventure category in critical acclaim, fan following, and sales." … Continue reading Myst IV Announce →

Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced the appointment of Mark J. Halacy to Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources. Effective immediately, Mr. Halacy will oversee the company’s global HR operations across North America, Europe and Asia and will report directly to CEO Bruce Hack. Most recently, Mr. Halacy served as Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources Development at Vivendi Universal’s corporate headquarters. "Mark has led many successful HR development initiatives across large-scale, global organizations," said Bruce Hack, CEO of VU Games. "He will play an important leadership role at VU Games, as we aim to strengthen our global … Continue reading Vivendi Gets New VP →

Plan-B Toys and Radioactive Clown have announced a new series of highly detailed, historically accurate, WWII action figures based on Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) award-winning PC game, "Call of Duty." Series 1 of the figures will be available in North America and Europe this May. "We’re psyched to join forces with Activision on their blockbuster franchise, Call of Duty," said Jim Bloom, CEO, Radioactive Clown. "The intense, adrenaline-surging action pumped us up to create true-to-gameplay action figures. Our commitment to making top-notch toys based on only the hottest PC and videogames, coupled with Plan B’s solid track record of creating … Continue reading Call Of Duty Action Figure Line Created →

Eidos, one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced it has secured a development partnership deal with Highway 1 Productions, Inc., a newly founded independent production company. Eidos and Hwy 1 have recently begun development on a third person, urban action game with an online component for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft. The game will be formally announced and showcased in the Eidos’ booth at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), held annually in Los Angeles, CA from May 12-14, 2004. "Eidos has partnered with Highway 1 … Continue reading Eidos Picks Up Highway 1 Developer →

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS), the world’s leading independent video game publisher is again partnering with urban music and lifestyle powerhouse Def Jam to bring gamers Def Jam VENDETTA(tm) II (working title), the ultimate hip-hop-fueled fighting video game. Currently in development under the EA GAMES(tm) brand, Def Jam VENDETTA II features more than 70 characters, including more than 35 of the most well-known artists and personalities in hip-hop today, including Busta Rhymes, Carmen Electra, Lil’ Kim, Ludacris, Method Man, Redman, Sean Paul, Slick Rick, Snoop Dogg, and many more. Def Jam VENDETTA II challenges players to step into the shoes of … Continue reading Def Jam Vendetta II In The Works →