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Video Game Version of Beer Pong to be Featured at San Diego Film Festival
No longer confined to frat house basements, the popular college party game “Beer Pong” has evolved from a drinking game to an actual competitive sport —and even into a documentary film. “Last Cup—Road to the World Series of Beer Pong” will be featured at the San... - September 24, 2008 - JV Games Inc.
GarageGames and Green-Ear Team Up to Bring Voice to Torque
GarageGames and Green-Ear are proud to announce the availability of Green-Ear’s Torque integrated Software Development Kit. The new partnership allows game developers to easily add voice and text chat, voice morphing, private channels and more into their games. Complementing its affordable... - September 17, 2008 - Green-Ear Gaming Network
New Site Covering the Growing Popularity of Comics & Graphic Novels in Film and Digital Entertainment Launches
Digital Comic News Aims to Provide News and Features About Comics & Graphic Novels in Video Games, Movies, Digital Media, Mobile Phones, and Portable Gaming Devices. - September 16, 2008 - Digital Comic News
For Every Body Chooses Infor ERP Solution to Help Light the Way to Growth
Infor ERP VISUAL Streamlines Manufacturing Operations, Including Financial Management, Employee Time and Attendance, and Customer Relations. - September 10, 2008 - Infor
Warner Brothers GossipGirl Cafe in Second Life Gets Meta Makeover on SLCN.TV
The official reveal of the new GossipGirl Cafe on the Warner Brothers sim in Second Life will air on SLCN.TV's Meta Makeover show this weekend as a prelude to the premiere of the new season of GossipGirl on The CW television network. The popular television series GossipGirl, produced by Warner... - August 29, 2008 - SLCN Press Room
eBuyHD.com Adds a Premium Wii QUAD Charging Dock
They are excited to announce the addition of a Premium QUAD Charging Dock for the Nintendo Wii. - August 14, 2008 - eBuyHD.com
Indie Game Developer XGen Studios Challenges Players to Defend Your Castle
Repel attacks from swarms of invaders, earn powerful spells, and gain upgraded arsenals with the release of XGen Studios' hit WiiWare™ title, Defend your Castle™. Developed by a small team with big ideas, the game invites up to 4 players to become commanders of their kingdom and fight... - August 07, 2008 - XGen Studios Inc.
Gamers Daily News SoulCalibur IV Contest
Copies of SoulCalibur IV, Xbox 360 Faceplates and Game Guide Up for Grabs. - August 07, 2008 - Gamers News Daily Media
Puzzle Solvers Search the Net Looking for Clues
Introducing a new type of puzzle game which is free to play. www.cluechaser.com combines a mystery storyline and a series of unique puzzles with a message board which allows players to communicate with each other. Prizes are awarded to the first person to complete the last puzzle. Also provides advertisers with an exciting new way to introduce new products by including them in the game's storyline. - July 31, 2008 - ClueChaser.com
Gamebryo Adds Full Support For SoftImage|XSI Software
Companies Deliver Shorter, More Efficient Development Cycles. Emergent Game Technologies is giving more power and options to game developers with the pipeline integration between its award-winning Gamebryo video game development platform and SOFTIMAGE®|XSI® 3D animation software. This... - July 25, 2008 - Emergent Game Technologies
G DATA Malware Research Shows PC Gamers Are Once Again in the Sights of Cyber Bandits : the Number of Infected P2P Files for PC Games is Shockingly High
Whether casual gamer or hardcore gambler - computer games are becoming ever more popular as a pastime. The increasing number of gamers has been tempting online criminals for a long time - but then with online gamers there is a lot to tempt them: online banking data, credit card information, high-end computers for botnets, accounts for online games and lots more. - July 24, 2008 - Infinite Business Limited
Anthem Falls Under the VUDUSpell
VUDU Signs with Independent Studio Anthem Pictures - July 24, 2008 - Anthem Pictures
Future Pinball and NanoTech Entertainment Plunge Into the Realtime World of 3D Video Pinball
New NanoTech products feature state of the art pinball technology. NanoTech Entertainment, in keeping with its pursuit of innovative technology announced today it has entered into a worldwide agreement with Future Pinball to utilize its remarkable 3D real-time engine for the development and... - July 18, 2008 - NanoTech Entertainment, Inc.
CrossComm Releases One of the First “Native” iPhone Games on iPhone 3G Launch Day
CrossComm releases Lumina, a simple memory game, as one of the first native iPhone applications to coincide with the launch of the new iPhone 3G. Originally released in June of 2007 as a web-based game, Lumina is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. - July 14, 2008 - CrossComm, Inc.
Robosoft to Showcase Its iPhone Game Development Services at Casual Connect, Seattle
Participation to help highlight the opportunities on the Mac and iPhone 3G platform to Casual Game developers and publishers. - July 11, 2008 - Robosoft Technologies
Dungeon Runners Online Guide Launches
An Online Guide based on the MMORPG Dungeon Runners has been launched to be accessible for all players of all levels looking for insight, tips, strategies, definitions and overall guidance for the game. - July 10, 2008 - Dungeon Runners Online Guide
NanoTech Entertainment Brings in the Future with Blindmankind Pinball
Distinctively Vivid Pinball Tables Featured in New NanoTech products. - July 10, 2008 - NanoTech Entertainment, Inc.
NanoTech Entertainment Announces International Sales Representation by Too Fun
New Partnership Expands Customer Base. - July 02, 2008 - NanoTech Entertainment, Inc.
Emergent Lays the Foundation for the Future of Game Development with Release of Gamebryo 2.5
Emergent introduces a new version of its market-leading game development engine, Gamebryo, with added functionality, including the ability to integrate proprietary tools. New geometry and terrain systems, data-driven Framework and increased multi-threaded capabilities simplify development. - June 26, 2008 - Emergent Game Technologies
Vigster a New and Unique Social Network for Video Gamers
Silversoft Technologies Ltd. recently launched Vigster (beta 2) a new social network for video gamers. The new release incorporates several new functionalities along with updates to the first release based on the feedbacks received from the early beta users. About Vigster Vigster is a social... - June 22, 2008 - Silversoft Technologies Ltd
In Response to Popular Demand Hyperfocal Design Bundles Its Acclaimed HDRI Skies to Create Greater Value and Variety for 3D Professionals
Previously only available individually at $59 per texture, Hyperfocal Design has bundled its HDRI skies to provide greater accessibility and value to customers who require a large and balanced range of sky types and time of day. To accommodate a range of different needs, Hyperfocal Design has... - June 20, 2008 - Hyperfocal Design
NanoTech Entertainment Receives an Investment
NanoTech Entertainment announces an investment by Immersion Corporation. - June 19, 2008 - NanoTech Entertainment, Inc.
Naked Penguin Boy Rises to the VC Chip Challenge
Digital agency Naked Penguin Boy www.nakedpenguinboy.com was delighted to receive the commission from Victor Chandler to build a highly playable online game to promote the launch of their new casino website www.vccasino.com. Having built various online games for clients such as Ladbrokes, Playboy... - June 13, 2008 - Naked Penguin Boy
New Wii Fit Colored Skin Cases Arrive
eBuyHD.com is excited to announce the arrival of skin cases for the popular Nintendo Wii Fit. - June 09, 2008 - eBuyHD.com
Big Mind, LLC Announces Beta Launch of GameStud.com - a Complete Resource for Everything Video Game Related
Big Mind, LLC is announcing their official launch of GameStud.com video gamers website. To help kick start some buzz, Big Mind, LLC is offering a Game System Bundle contest just for joining. - June 07, 2008 - Big Mind, LLC
Podcasting 2.0 – 40’s Style Audio Drama Complete with Actors, Sound Effects and Director
Christof Laputka, a banker by day, science fiction author by night, announces the launch of The Leviathan Chronicles. “TLC” is a stylish downloadable science fiction audio drama that you can listen to via its website or download for your iPod. The first five episodes of The Chronicles... - May 30, 2008 - The Leviathan Chronicles
Twenty 20 Cricket Application an Instant Hit on Facebook
The exciting Twenty 20 Cricket game is now available for cricket lovers on facebook. Infrablue Technology, a private web development company in Dhaka, Bangladesh launched on May 20, 2008, its own version of the Twenty 20 Cricket game as an application. “After watching the success of the... - May 29, 2008 - Infrablue Technology
Audiokinetic® and Emergent Bundle Game Development Technologies for a Limited Time
Until June 30, 2008, video game developers who purchase Emergent's Gamebryo Game Development tools will also receive the award-winning Wwise Audio Pipeline Solution from Audiokinetic, Inc. - May 21, 2008 - Emergent Game Technologies
Beer Pong Comes to Wii
Beer Pong is going to be available for WiiWare™, Frat Party Games™ – Beer Pong is the first slated game in the Frat Party Games™ series. - May 19, 2008 - JV Games Inc.
Arctic Racer Released
Artifex Mundi has announced Arctic Racer. Arctic Racer is an arcade stunt car racing game, quite unusual for its unique arctic scenery and very 3D racing style with high hills, long jumps etc.In the game the player drives an ultra-modern vehicle with additional rocket engine. In the late XXI... - May 19, 2008 - Artifex Mundi
HyperTech Servers Revolutionizes the Online Gaming Market
HyperTech Servers (HT) entered the Game Server Hosting market in January 2008, with the plan to revolutionize the playing field. In an arena of outsourced support, outdated servers, high prices, and staff who does not understand online gaming, HT is changing all of these factors. HT was founded by... - May 09, 2008 - HyperTech Servers Corporation
VideoGameCentral to Bring Mobile Games to Mainstream
Mobile Gaming to Enter E-Commerce Arena. - April 30, 2008 - VideoGameCentral.com
DigitalMediaStocks.com Podcast: USA Video Interactive Corp. Positioned to Integrate Into the Future of Digital Media
Investor Podcast with Patrick Gregston of USA Video Interactive Corp. Discusses Watermarking Content Protection Technology MediaEscort, Deployed by Twentieth Century Fox. - April 16, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Digitalmediastocks.com Reports: Digital Watermarking and Fingerprinting Could Surpass $500 Million Worldwide by 2012
Watermarking Content Protection in Hollywood, USA Video Interactive Corporation MediaEscort Deployed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment; Cinea, Inc.’s Running Marks Allows On-Demand Content Security. - April 06, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
FICCI BAF Award-Winning Game AGNI to Retail in More Than 225 Premier Chain Stores Nationwide
FXLabs Studios, the leading end-to-end game company in India today announced that the AGNI game will now be available for sale at more than 225 premier retail chain stores nationwide, which includes Landmark, PlanetM, Music World, Crossword, Odyssey, Oxford, Star India Bazar and Big Bazar, amongst others. The game will retail in the stores at a of price Rs. 499/-. - April 05, 2008 - FXLabs
An Innovator in Online Game Rentals Expands
WhyBuyGames.co.uk Now Offers Blu-Ray. - April 05, 2008 - whybuygames.co.uk
MMOABC.com Partners with GameVee to Offer User Submitted Gameplay Videos
MMOABC.com partners with GameVee.com. - April 03, 2008 - New Gen Media, Inc.
Gameglamour – a Family-Friendly Gaming Community Announces "The First Creative Concept Contest"
GameGlamour – a new family-friendly gaming community at the stage of development needs original visitor-friendly ideas and announces The First Creative Concept Contest – a chance for casual game fans to win a free game. - March 27, 2008 - GameGlamour
First Venture Capital for Chapatiz.com
Chapatiz SA, creator of virtual worlds for pre-teens, acquires its first venture capital of 350.000€ and speeds up its development in France and worldwide. - March 14, 2008 - Chapatiz
Mobifusion Teams Up with Mobile Game Developer UFT & HeroCraft in Release of "Arcade From Hell"
Arcade From Hell, featuring eight exciting arcade-style games, now available for the mobile phone thanks to partnership between Mobifusion and UFT/HeroCraft. - March 14, 2008 - Mobifusion, Inc.
SAGA Releases Free Version
SAGA, a new Massive-Multiplayer Online Real-Time Strategy (MMORTS) game from Silverlode Interactive today announced the launch of their free-to-play version. - March 13, 2008 - Silverlode Interactive
Silverlode Interactive Announces March 4 Release for SAGA
After a short open Beta, SAGA servers will be reset on March 4th 2008, allowing players to start building their virtual empires. - February 15, 2008 - Silverlode Interactive
First Collectable MMORTS Announces Retail Distribution Partners
Silverlode Interactive announced today a retail product for its online collectable game SAGA and the names of distributors to hobby stores in the US and Canada. - February 08, 2008 - Silverlode Interactive
ReplayGamez.com Offers Unprecedented Value and Security for Video Game Traders
ReplayGamez.com, a new video game trading site, certifies the working condition of each game before making a trade. No confusing points or tokens are involved. - February 04, 2008 - ReplayGamez.com
World Largest User Generated Games Site, YoYoGames.com, Launches $1750 Indie Development Competition
Hot on the heels of their inaugural developers’ competition, YoYo Games has announced its next major Dev contest. The winning titles stand to win $1,750 between them and, naturally, community kudos. The developers have been given until the 27th of April, 2008, to submit their... - February 03, 2008 - YoYo Games Ltd
3-D Visualizations on Your Mobile Phone
Expand Images, Co., a start-up company based in Florida, today announced the immediate availability of a mobile technology that provides 3-D image visualization of real subjects on typical cell phones, overcoming the small-screen limitations of most mobile devices. As mobile technology advances,... - February 02, 2008 - Expand Images, Co.
Birthday Club Makes No Endorsement in Primary Races
As if Ground Hog Day wasn't bad enough, now the compressed primary schedule threatens to completely overshadow Leap Year Day. - February 02, 2008 - Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies
Bloomsix Announces MMO Strategy Game for Java-Enabled Phones
Bloomsix has announced the first mobile massive multiplayer online strategy game "Armada: Kingdoms" for Java-enabled phones. Public release is scheduled for Q2 2008. - February 01, 2008 - Bloomsix
Energee Inc Launches Online Multiplayer Game Can You Run a Green Energy Company?
Venture Capitalists have just given you 10 million dollars to start a green energy company. You start by searching for and buying wind farms and solar fields. How will you stack up against other Energee Inc. companies? Play and determine your outcome. - January 26, 2008 - Energee Incorporated
Novel Games Supports Both ActionScript 3.0 and ActionScript 2.0 Source Code Licensing
Novel Games has added support for both ActionScript 3.0 and ActionScript 2.0 in the source codes of their Flash games. Which means that when you license the source codes of their games, you can use the games in your environment no matter whether you are using ActionScript 3.0 or ActionScript 2.0. - January 19, 2008 - Novel Games Limited