LEGO Pirates of The Caribbean Ships

Prepare to experience the thrilling Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in LEGO video game form for the first time. Today, Captain Jack Sparrow and his band of pirates set sail for their greatest adventures in LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game, now available for the Wii console, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Sony PSP (PlayStationPortable) system, Windows-based PC/Mac Hybrid and the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, including the Nintendo 3DS™. Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by the renowned team at TT Games, LEGO Pirates of the … Continue reading LEGO Pirates of The Caribbean Ships

Sony Restores Online Network

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) announced today that restoration of its game services will begin today. The phased restoration will include the return of nearly all of SOE’s portfolio of online games, the reinstatement of SOE’s game forums and websites, and added functionality to require players to reset their passwords. As the result of a criminal cyber-attack on the company’s network, SOE shut down its game services in order for the company to undertake an investigation and incorporate rigorous enhancements to the overall security of the network infrastructure. SOE worked with several outside respected security firms during the course of … Continue reading Sony Restores Online Network

Rugby game gets a voice!

Home Entertainment Suppliers Pty Ltd (HES) revealed today that seasoned rugby commentators Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall would join forces to voice upcoming video game Rugby Challenge, in development for the PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and PC, by Wellington-based games developer Sidhe. "In developing Rugby Challenge, we have reached out to many experts who have lent their experience and talents to the game", said David Robles, Business Development Manager for HES. "Having dynamic commentary voiced by well known professionals like Grant and Justin ensures an authentic and engaging gaming experience". "The attention to detail in the commentary has been … Continue reading Rugby game gets a voice!

Aces In Flight This October

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced that ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation3 computer entertainment system will be released on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 in North America and in Europe on October 14, 2011. The game invigorates the franchise and brings intense action into the fore, with in-air acrobatics, counter-maneuvers and new destructive effects that show buildings shattering and aircrafts getting shredded to pieces. Featuring a story written by New York Times’ bestselling military author, Jim DeFelice, writer of Leopards Kill and Threat Level Black, ACE COMBAT ASSAULT … Continue reading Aces In Flight This October

Bethesda Softworks Ships Brink

Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced that its acclaimed first-person shooter, BrinkTM, is now available in retail stores across North America, and will go on sale in Europe on May 13. Developed at Splash Damage, the game is available for the Xbox 360 video game entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows. "We’re excited to be getting Brink into the hands of gamers," said Pete Hines, VP of PR and Marketing at Bethesda Softworks. "It’s clear from the response from fans who have had a chance to play the game over the … Continue reading Bethesda Softworks Ships Brink

Portal 2 DLC Announced

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress, and Counter-Strike) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the first game add-on for the year’s highest rated multiplatform game, Portal 2, is in development and targeted for this summer. Portal 2 DLC #1 will offer new test chambers for players, leaderboards, challenge mode for single and multiplayer modes, and more. Targeted for release this summer, Portal 2 DLC #1 will be offered free of charge for the PC, Mac, Xbox 360, and PS3. Portal 2 was released April 19 and currently holds … Continue reading Portal 2 DLC Announced

Dungeon Siege III Web Comic Launches

As previously announced at C2E2, fans will be reintroduced to the world of the Dungeon Siege video game franchise with an all-new digital comic revealing essential pieces of this epic role-playing saga! The Dungeon Siege III web comic will deliver three exciting vignettes by writer Jeremy Barlow (Star Wars: Rebellion) and artists Iban Coello (Iron Man: Iron Protocols) and Sergio Abad (Transformers: Prime). This will be the first comic to be available digitally through www.digital.darkhorse.com. The 10th Legion has fallen, but heroism is not dead in the kingdom of Ehb, even as the Azunite faction continues their control… The three … Continue reading Dungeon Siege III Web Comic Launches