With Internet rumours flying about the death of the E3 Expo trade show, the Entertainment Software Ratings board today confirmed that the show would be severely scaled down from its present form, but insisted that the show will live on. "The world of interactive entertainment has changed since E3Expo was created 12 years ago. At that time we were focused on establishing the industry and securing orders for the holiday season," said Douglas Lowenstein, President of the ESA, the trade association representing U.S. computer and video game publishers and the owner of E3Expo. "Over the years, it has become clear … Continue reading E3 2007 To Be Drastically Scaled Down →

ANACONDA is reporting directly from the show floor of the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2006, the world’s biggest computer and video game trade expo: For the first time, ANACONDA has given the public a look at the upcoming WW2 adventure game Undercover: Operation Wintersun. The reaction to this first version shown by ANACONDA, demonstrating the sophisticated puzzle design and oppressive atmosphere, was very enthusiastic. Undercover: Operation Wintersun takes the player to the time of the Second World War. The story revolves around the Nazis’ research into a secret and powerful weapons technology. Subtly, the player is drawn into this terrifying what-if … Continue reading ANACONDA Releases Undercover: Operation Wintersun Shown For First Time →

The upcoming expansion to EVE Online-codenamed Kali-will introduce an innovative Advanced Reactive Content System (ARCS), in which the political landscape and physical borders of nation-states within the game can be altered dynamically through the collective outcome of player actions, thus directly controlling the game universe destiny and resulting storyline. CCP will also release a newer version of the current award-winning graphics engine for EVE Online, which will take advantage of the latest DirectX 9 features to produce superior imagery and detail than the existing client. This Herculean effort requires that the game's three hundred plus starships-each of which is composed … Continue reading EVE Online Reveals The Path To Kali →

BradyGames, the go-to source of video game strategy, hints, and secret codes for the top video games in the industry, is unveiling new strategy videos and its 2006 strategy guide line-up at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo in the BradyGames booth located in West Hall, #2608. BradyGames’ booth will be equipped with four media stations for hands-on strategy video experiences for Konami’s "Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence," Capcom’s "Resident Evil 4," Sony’s "Shadow of the Colossus" and Activision’s "Call of Duty 2." The strategy videos will enhance and complement BradyGames’ print and electronic guides and willconvey strategy in a new … Continue reading BradyGames Unveils Strategy Guide Line-Up, Launches Strategy Video at E3 2006 →

Who needs the bright lights and attractions of the big city? According to the AP-AOL Games poll conducted in April, city dwellers who play video or computer games are more likely to play on the Internet than people who live in the suburbs. The pol found 52 percent of gamers in cities play games online, compared to 41 percent of gamers who live in the suburbs and 43 percent of gamers in rural areas. It’s no surprise that more men than women (45% vs. 35%) play computer or video games. However, a social aspect of their play is emerging. According … Continue reading AP-AOL Games Poll Reveals Surprising Profile of Gamers →

Viva Media and 10tacle Studios are proud to announce an official publishing partnership for GTR2 in the North American Territories. Extending the ground-breaking physics engine found in GTR, GTR2 takes the thrill of driving to new heights. GTR2, the official simulation of the FIA GT championship, features more than 140 high detailed cars and 34 different track layouts in a hyper realistic racing world with breathtaking real-world-like effects. CEO Carlo Voelker commented, "With a revolutionary Driving School mode, GTR2 can teach anybody how to become a real race driver, making this the most incredible racing sim ever brought to market." … Continue reading Viva Media And 10tacle Studios Announce North American Distribution Deal For GTR2 →

DISCover, a premier provider of on-demand videogame content and technology products, today announced that the integration of its My Games software interface with the Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 vibration-feedback controller has been certified for use on Intel Viiv technology-based entertainment PCs. Intel tested the DISCover technology and Logitech controllers with many top PC games on the new Viiv platform, which is designed to make it easier for people to enjoy, manage and share digital entertainment in the home. "The integration of DISCover's technology with Logitech's Cordless Rumblepad 2 has created a consumer friendly environment that allows PC gamers to quickly … Continue reading Discover My Games Application, Logitech Cordless Gamepad Certified For Use With Intel Viiv Platform →

Agility is the name of the game for PC gamers. With that in mind, Sandio technology Corporation, a 3D input company, today introduced Game O’, the world’s 1st 3D gaming mouse, from the annual E3 expo. The patent Game O’ offers gamers a way to move foreward, backward, sideward, jump, crouch, pitch, yaw and roll without using the keyboard. Gamers’ left hands are free to execute commands that were mutually exclusive with WASD keys. In RTS and RPG, gamers are able to issue game commands while simultaneously adjusting the screen view during online battles, as they no longer have to … Continue reading Sandio Technology Adds Another Level Of Fun To PC Games →

Schanz International Consultants is very pleased to present the upcoming RPG with a humorous and emotional twist for exclusive w/w licensing from it’s German partner Studio Silent Dreams: "Grotesque – Hunted Heroes" The unique game ( first SKU on PC ) offers an easy to control fight system with amazing gameplay, hilarious dialogues and outstanding next generation graphics. Gamers will play in the colourful fantasy world of Grotesque which is inhabited by distinctive characters taking on the Role of Roger Sun, a big RPG Fan of present times, who suddenly wakes up in the medieval world of Grotesque with a … Continue reading New 3D RPG Game →

D3Publisher of America, Inc. will showcase titles for gamers of all ages at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. The company's line-up includes titles based on popular entertainment brands such as VIZ Media's hit anime series Shonen Jump's Naruto, Cartoon Network Enterprises' Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, and Flushed Away from DreamWorks Animation and Aardman, as well as innovative offerings for the PSP (PlayStationPortable) system that include Dead Head Fred and WTF: Work Time Fun. Events: E3 2006