Nov 22, 2010

Nintendo is giving Black Friday a splash of color with two new bundles for its hot-selling Nintendo DSi system. For the first time, shoppers can choose an orange or green system, which will be bundled with the Mario Party™ DS game. The new colors go on sale on Nov. 26 and will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $149.99.
These new colors join Nintendo’s other great value bundles for the holidays that are being released in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game ...
Nov 11, 2010

Shattering its own day-one sales record, Activision announced that Treyarch’s highly-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops has become the biggest entertainment launch ever with an estimated sell-through of approximately $360 million in North America and the United Kingdom alone in the first 24 hours of its release, as compared to last year’s estimated day-one sell-through of $310 million for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in North America and the United Kingdom, according to internal Activision estimates.
Call of Duty: Black Ops, marks the second year in a row that ...
Nov 3, 2010

Sony announced today the release of EyePet available exclusively for the PSP system. EyePet for PSP system takes the digital pet out of the living room and virtually brings it to life in the real-world environment by incorporating a camera for the PSP system (included with the game). Following the success of EyePet for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the second title to use the new camera for the PSP system, EyePet for PSP system enables players to nurture, personalize and interact with a virtual pet anywhere on the ...
Oct 22, 2010

EA announced that Reckless Racing for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is available on the App Store. Reckless Racing brings a creative, fun and original game with robust multiplayer features to consumers looking to experience the thrill of dirt track racing. Reckless Racing is based on the original top-down racer developed by Sweden-based Pixelbite.
In addition to the roaring engines and sliding tires that old-school top-down racing is known for, Reckless Racing delivers compelling gameplay and graphics that take advantage of the high-resolution displays and features of iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. ...
Oct 22, 2010

Microsoft announced the Games for Windows Marketplace, a new online PC games store that combines the convenience of the Web with the power of Games on Demand online distribution. Launching Nov. 15, the Games for Windows Marketplace will offer PC gamers a robust lineup of games they love, easier navigation and purchase, and recurring specials such as Deal of the Week.
Built from the ground up for convenience and performance, the Games for Windows Marketplace
(http://www.gamesforwindows.com) will remove the barriers between gamers and the games they love by offering the following:
Online ...
Oct 21, 2010

As if We don’t have enough distraction in our lives, Zynga is launching Farmville for the iPad, the most time-wasting social game that have a lot of people doing just that…. wasting network resources and man-hours need for any other thing, anyway, the game takes advantage of the touch screen technology to help users achieve its daily job at the farm. Nice.
FarmVille on iPad features custom graphics built specifically for the larger iPad. Similar to FarmVille on iPhone, the iPad app takes advantage of the touch screen interface, allowing players to ...
Oct 20, 2010

The new DJ Hero 2 is now available online and at retail stores nationwide, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will “Mix 2gether” to experience the best soundtrack in entertainment with DJ Hero 2, Activision announced. Delivering an all-new, unparalleled music experience with 83 original, exclusive mixes featuring the hottest artists bringing their biggest chart-topping hits – including Eminem’s “Not Afraid,” Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance,” Rihanna’s “Rude Boy,” David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi with “Memories” and B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars with “Nothin’ On You” – DJ Hero ...
Oct 14, 2010

SteelSeries announces a new MMO gaming mouse co-developed with Blizzard Entertainment. With a unique exterior that evokes the armored plating of Deathwing the Destroyer, the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm™ MMO Gaming Mouse delivers superior ergonomics and an intuitive button layout with advanced software functionality.
Armored Comfort and Control
The ergonomically designed SteelSeries World of Warcraft: Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse has an intuitive 14-button layout. Its fine tuned ergonomics and button positioning provide players with the ability to comfortably use all the extended buttons. Macros and controls can be assigned to all buttons ...
Oct 12, 2010

Ngmoco, the hardcore iOS developer announced that it has been acquired by japanese DeNA for about $400 million, ngmoco has numerous social games for the iOS platform and was one of the first company funded by the KPCB’s ifund and recently received a small investment from Google ($5 million).
Ngmoco will continue to provide its iOS games but will expand its gaming platform to Android and at the same time will help DeNA to launch Mobage, its western Social Games Network.
ngmoco will lead DeNA’s efforts in the Western world, including launching a ...
Oct 1, 2010

To celebrate the recent launch of Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, Activision has released four rockin’ track packs for the Guitar Hero App for iPhone and iPod touch. Two track packs, inspired by the console game that is also now available, feature songs included in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock’s 90+ on-disc set list. In addition, a Soundgarden Track Pack includes “Black Rain,” the band’s latest single in over ten years, which is also included on Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Fans of the Jimmy Eat World will ...
Sep 16, 2010

AMD today announced its collaboration with Valve to deliver ATI Catalyst graphics driver updates via its Steam platform, a leading platform for PC games and digital entertainment. Steam users can now detect and install the latest ATI Catalyst driver for their ATI Radeon graphics card directly from within Steam. Valve’s most recent Steam Hardware Survey shows that fully 87 percent of DirectX 11 gamers are enjoying ATI Radeon or ATI Mobility Radeon hardware.
This announcement is another example of the AMD Gaming Evolved initiative in action. The program, which represents AMD’s deep ...
Sep 13, 2010

The most anticipated entertainment event of the year is almost here. Starting at midnight tonight, millions of people around the world will embark on a mission of courage, sacrifice and valor in “Halo: Reach,” the thrilling prequel to the iconic “Halo” trilogy that became a global entertainment phenomenon and defined a generation of gamers over the past decade.
Not since the debut of “Star Wars: Episode I” have fans been so excited to revisit a beloved franchise. Recently dubbed “a pop culture phenomenon” by Variety magazine and hailed as the No. 1 ...
Sep 13, 2010

THQ today announced that Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 and Star Wars: Vader Yourself are available for download on iTunes. The next generation version of the hit game, Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 incorporates Brass Monkey, a new revolutionary technology from Infrared. Players can bring out their inner Dark Side with Star Wars: Vader Yourself by transforming their own voice into that of the sinister Darth Vader.
Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 Game
This in-app purchase allows gamers to play Star Wars: Trench Run 2.0 full-screen in their computer’s web browser. This ...
Sep 9, 2010

Rockstar Games today announced that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD is now available on the App Store. The critically acclaimed title brings the intense, story-driven action to the iPad with updated, high-definition graphics.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD is the latest game in the ground-breaking Grand Theft Auto series. The handheld title marries the best gameplay elements of the Grand Theft Auto series and offers deep, fast-paced adventures with intuitive touch screen controls to gamers-on-the-go. Featuring more than 50 missions and countless side activities, the title follows the tale of ...
Sep 9, 2010

The team at Fly Away Simulation has added a whole new dimension to its flight simulator portal following an exciting announcement by Microsoft. Microsoft has announced that they will be releasing the next in its series of flight simulator packages for PC users, with the next release being called Microsoft Flight.
Microsoft Flight is set to become the biggest complete flight simulator package available to PC users. With drastic enhancements in technology, and more powerful machines for the software to run on, the graphics will be like nothing yet seen in a ...
Sep 8, 2010

American Suzuki Motor today announced its national Suzuki AllPoints initiative, a reward points and sweepstakes program, has expanded to include a video contest and online racing game. AllPoints offers participants the opportunity to win prizes through activities on www.SuzukiAuto.com as well as Suzuki’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels. The program’s newest activations are yet another way for people to win and interact with the Suzuki brand.
Suzuki believes that there is something extraordinary in the way consumers live and looks to highlight those lifestyles through its user-generated “Live Large!” video contest. Living …
Sep 8, 2010

On 10 November 2010, be among the first to get Kinect for Xbox 360 with the Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB with Kinect, available for a limited period. This all-inclusive package includes the Xbox 360 250GB console, a Kinect sensor and “Kinect Adventures” for £299.99. Set up controller-free entertainment in your home with the glossy black 250GB console that boasts 802.11n built-in Wi-Fi, an internal removable 250GB hard drive and touch sensitive controls. Plug in the Kinect Sensor to the dedicated port on the console and load “Kinect Adventures” where you ...
Sep 7, 2010

ORIGIN PC unveils The Big O, their latest creation designed for dominance and destined to make high performance computing enthusiasts and gamers to drool uncontrollably. The Big O fuses the capabilities of the fastest computing hardware on the market, ORIGIN’s expert overclocking, and a built in Xbox 360 to create the ultimate gaming weapon.
Absolute Power – With Intel’s Xeon X5680 processors there is nothing you can throw at The Big O that will slow it down. Each X5680 features six-cores, twelve threads, supports ECC memory-and that’s before we add a second ...
Sep 7, 2010

Warner Bros. Interactive and DC Entertainment are teaming up for the launch of Batman: The Brave and the Bol™ the Videogame, an episodic, family-friendly adventure based on the hit animated series of the same name. The game is available today in North America and Asia Pacific for Wi™ and Nintendo D™, and will be available and across Europe and other PAL territories beginning September 10, 2010.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold the Videogame offers gamers multiple ways to team up with their favorite DC Comics heroes as they do battle in ...
Sep 7, 2010

THQ announced the PSP system version of UFC Undisputed 2010, the critically acclaimed videogame sports franchise based on the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is now available at retail outlets worldwide for a suggested retail price of $39.99. UFC Undisputed 2010 for the PSP system is set to deliver all the action, intensity and prestige of the UFC with intelligent and intuitive MMA combat, fighter customization, robust career progression, challenging gameplay modes and ad-hoc wireless play.
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