by Rainier on May 28, 2009 @ 8:57 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive has revealed its lineup of titles that it will have on display at the 2009 E3 Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 2 - 4, 2009, such as Section 8, Raven Squad, Roogoo, and others...
by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Zoo Publishing announced a deal to license, publish, and distribute the catalog of titles previously published and developed by, the now defunct, Empire Interactive, allowing it to re-release previous Empire titles, to port previously released games to new platforms, and to create a new gaming content from existing IPs.
by Rainier on May 7, 2009 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following on from their showing at the recent GDC in San Francisco, Paradox Interactive confirmed its presence at this year’s E3 Expo in Los Angeles where a number of their development teams will be on hand to showcase the latest builds and features of their titles, all of which are scheduled to release this year.
by Rainier on May 5, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The world's 32 best virtual footballers came face-to-face on May 2 at Port Olympic in Barcelona, Spain to compete in the grand finale as another incredibly exciting virtual football season came to an end. Bruce Grannec from France won the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 Grand Finale.
by Rainier on April 29, 2009 @ 5:10 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Havok announced that Russian based developer Saber Interactive has licensed its physics-based Havok Destruction software for use in several video games.
by Rainier on April 24, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Empire Interactive has gone bankrupt, all its employees were sent home this week, and the offices have been closed,
according to MCV. An administrator was called in to find interested parties to take over the company, one of them being Russian distributor/publisher Noviy Disk, but nothing materialized, so the plug was pulled earlier this week.
by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 10:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Return to Mysterious Island 2 offers the player an experience comparable to that of Robinson Crusoe or one of Verne's characters, but in this new installment, survival is not all, you will also have to save the island from an environmental disaster.
by Rainier on March 27, 2009 @ 6:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Tom Clancy's EndWar is a next-gen strategy game, set on the battlefields of WWIII, that pushes the envelope of technology, showcasing unprecedented AI, graphics, physics and animations. Ubisoft has released a free Veteran Map pack on XBL and PSN, adding 2 new missions on new battlefields playable in skirmish mode.
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 3:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Lighthouse Interactive, known for titles such as Ship Simulator and Sword of the Stars, has been shut down, according to Dutch newspaper
Het Parool. All personnel have been notified, and according to the curator, the business will not continue. The writing was on the wall
recently, when Rhiannon rights reverted to the developers, and
Paradox picked up East India Company. Lighthouse was
formed in 2005 and did well for a few years, but last year's
sale to Silverbirch turned out to be a bad move, as the parent company got into financial trouble and its shares were put on hold at the Toronto Stock Exchange.
by Rainier on March 23, 2009 @ 9:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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LightBox Interactive is a new independent game studio founded in January 2009 by former team members of Incognito Entertainment (known for Warhawk, Twisted Metal), and are currently engaged in a multi-year, multi-title parternship with SCEA developing games for the PlayStation
by Rainier on March 21, 2009 @ 1:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new study conducted by Nottingham Trent University, the Department of Health and Nottingham University Hospital, set out to investigate the levels of energy expended when playing video games indicates videogaming could form part of recommended daily physical activity.
by Rainier on March 17, 2009 @ 9:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Good Old Games announced an agreement with TopWare Interactive that will bring titles such as 2150 Trilogy, Earth 2160, Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator, Jagged Alliance: Wildfire and Gorky 17 to GOG.com, DRM-free of course, available for just $5.99 each, and guaranteed to work on Vista and XP.
by Rainier on March 12, 2009 @ 3:11 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mythic Entertainment is calling on seasoned veterans to re-enlist and return to the ongoing Realm War in Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Experienced fighters in North America and Asia Pacific who reactivate their game accounts will receive an emperor's welcome, complete with all the rested experience they've accumulated while absent, a special quest chain with in-game rewards, and 10 free days of game time.
by Rainier on March 9, 2009 @ 9:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Interactive joined the membership ranks of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association for U.S. computer and video game publishers, the first new member of 2009.
by Rainier on March 2, 2009 @ 7:41 p.m. PST | Filed under
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MLB 09 The Show continues to set itself apart from the other MLB games on the market with its attention to detail and unparalleled gameplay. Looking to build on that reputation, the game has added several new features and subtleties that play a huge role in bringing the baseball experience to life.
by Rainier on Feb. 17, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Interactive announced that it has successfully launched a number of its flagship titles on the Playstation Network, such as PSOne classics Sheep and Spin Jam along with PSP titles FlatOut Head On, Ultimate Board Games Collection, Pipe Mania, Off Road and Kazook.
by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2009 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) and IFC (Independent Film Channel) announced a partnership to bring the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which take place on Feb. 19, 2009 at the Red Rock Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, to television audiences for the first time.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 6:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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International video game publisher and developer City Interactive has signed an agreement with Nintendo of America to develop and publish titles for the NDS and Wii.
by Rainier on Jan. 23, 2009 @ 5:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) announced the nominees for the 12th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, dominated by SCEA's LittleBigPlanet with an astounding 10 nominations from industry leaders and members of the interactive entertainment software business.
by Rainier on Jan. 13, 2009 @ 3:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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FIFA, Electronic Arts and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced that Alfonso Ramos, the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2008 Champion, has received his official winner’s trophy at the FIFA World Player Gala in Zurich.
by Rainier on Dec. 22, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Heatwave Interactive was founded by former EA/Codemasters exec Anthony Castoro and entrepreneur Donn Clendenon in early 2007. While the first projects have yet to be announced, it has fully staffed its Austin-based Central Studio with the likes of former Spark Unlimited co-founder Dave Prout, Lucas Arts and Midway alum Craig Rundels, former DC Comics/ Dark Horse Comics' Bart Sears and several others ....
by Rainier on Dec. 16, 2008 @ 10:42 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NDOORS has acquired the North American rights to SBSi's 2D side-scrolling casual MMO WonderKing. Challenge the demonic forces of Valron in real-time combat and strive to become the “Wonderking” that will bring light to the shadows of darkness.
by Rainier on Dec. 12, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Earlier this year the Founders of IO Interactive, creators of the Hitman franchise, formed a development company Reto-Moto, with focus on online multi-player titles. While its first titles have yet to be announced, the Swedish outfit has just added six experienced industry professionals to its team.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2008 @ 3:27 a.m. PST | Filed under
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German publisher Frogster Interactive founded its North American subsidiary Frogster America Inc. yesterday, located in San Francisco, California, headed by industry veteran Sean Kauppinen as interim CEO role.
by Rainier on Dec. 2, 2008 @ 5:20 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Heatwave Interactive came was founded by former EA/Codemasters exec. Anthony Castoro and entrepreneur Donn Clendenon early 2007. While the first projects have yet to be announced, it has recruited former Hasbro VP and Professor of Video Games Technology Paul Fullwood, former CFO and Treasurer for Valve Patrick Goodwin and former ArenaNet manager Jenny Bendel.