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Gluttons for Punishment Unite! Activision Publishing, ABC and Endemol USA Announce Wipeout: The Game for Nintendo DS(TM) and Wii(TM)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:32:43 EDT

Video Game Hilarity based on ABC's Smash Hit TV Show Hits Shelves This Summer

Japan's Anti-Phishing Council and JPCERT/CC Release Customized Version of Wombat's Phil Training Game to Educate Japanese Public

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:17:57 EDT

Today Japan's Anti-Phishing Council in cooperation with Japan's Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) launched a Japanese version of Wombat Security Technologies' Anti-Phishing Phil game to train the Japanese user community not to fall for phishing attacks. The launch is part of a new public education campaign aimed at raising awareness of phishing attacks and educating the public on how to best protect themselves against such attacks.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Announces The Lord of the Rings: War in the North for Xbox 360™, PlayStation®3 and Windows™ PC

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:01:50 EDT

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces today that The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, an epic multiplayer action/RPG video game based on the renowned novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, is set to launch on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® in 2011.

Live Gamer Boosts Customer Fraud Control With Kount

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:48:24 EDT

Live Gamer to add premium fraud control service to commerce solution for major game publishers, social networks and digital entertainment outlets

EA’s Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Tops March Sales Charts

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:05:34 EDT

DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is on pace to be the top selling title for March 2010. With over 2.3M units sold-through*, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has become the best-selling March release on record in North America and Europe. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is winning accolades from fans and critics for outstanding visuals and action-packed gameplay with no less than 46 outlets having awarded the game a score of 90 or above. GameSpot.com commented that, “whether or not you're looking for a new shooter in your life, you owe it to yourself to play Battlefield: Bad Company 2.”

GameStop Reports Sales and Earnings for Fiscal 2009

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:33:06 EDT

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today reported audited sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010.

Exclusive Downloadable Mixes Featuring Music Icons JAY-Z and Eminem Drop Today for the Award-Winning DJ Hero(TM)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:30:27 EDT

Over 100 Original Mixes Now Available For Virtual DJs and Their Friends to Spin, Scratch and Battle

Rentrak Announces Top DVD Sales and Rentals for Week Ending March 14, 2010

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:14 EDT

AMD Foundation to Sponsor Game Design Workshop at 2010 Games for Change Festival

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:00:21 EDT

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the AMD Foundation, in support of AMD Changing the Game, has awarded a $100,000 grant to Games for Change. The funds will be used to sponsor a day-long game design workshop for educators at the upcoming 7^th annual Games for Change Festival.

Organizations Join Together to Help Communities Prepare to "Weather" the Weather

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:56:39 EDT

Spring showers may bring beautiful flowers, but often times, severe weather situations can bring more than we are prepared for. As the first day of spring approaches on March 20, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Energizer (NYSE: ENR) and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) are working together to help families prepare for whatever weather situations spring, summer and hurricane seasons might bring their way. Storms can lead to power outages and can put families at risk for potentially harmful and serious outcomes. A simple way to prepare for inconvenient and unavoidable power outages is to have an emergency power kit ready before the blackout occurs.

SUPREME COMMANDER 2 Now Available for Xbox 360

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:12:26 EDT

Square Enix and Gas Powered Games Deliver the Next Dimension of Real-Time Strategy Games

This Summer Take on Shanghai's Crime Lords in Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:08 EDT

Street date announced for North America and Europe

Ludacris' New Album THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES Debuts at #1 Soundscan - His 5th #1 Debut Album!

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:21:36 EDT

'HOW LOW' #1 URBAN RADIO HIT SINGLE CERTIFIED RIAA PLATINUM - NEW SINGLE IS 'MY CHICK BAD' FEATURING NICKI MINAJ

Conn’s, Inc. Announces Completion of Credit Facility Amendments

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:07:42 EDT

Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM: CONN), a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, furniture, mattresses, computers and lawn and garden products, today announced that it has completed amendments to its asset based loan and securitization borrowing facilities, providing it relief from potential covenant violations as of January 31, 2010.

Team up and Throw Down in SKATE 3 on May 11th

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:02:48 EDT

Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that SKATE™ 3, the latest installment in the award-winning franchise, will be in stores in North America on May 11^th, 2010 and worldwide on May 14^th, 2010. Redefining the skateboarding experience, SKATE 3 breaks new ground by letting gamers build their ultimate skate team both offline and co-operatively* to take on new challenges or competitive battles against other teams.

Finnish Rockers HIM Team Up With MTV Games and Harmonix's Rock Band(TM) to Release Three-Song Downloadable Content Pack in Honor of Band Being Xbox Featured Artist in March

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:53:49 EDT

On February 23rd, Finland's hard-rock heroes HIM and Sire/Reprise teamed up with MTV Games and Harmonix to release a brand-new downloadable content of three HIM tracks, including their new single "Heartkiller," for the Rock Band Music Store in connection with HIM being Xbox's featured artist for the month of March. The other downloadable tracks are "Ode to Solitude" and "Wings of a Butterfly."

Tencent Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:33:43 EDT

Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent" or the "Company", SEHK 00700), a leading provider of Internet and mobile & telecommunications value-added services in China, today announced the unaudited consolidated results for the fourth quarter of 2009 and audited consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2009.

Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2009 Filed with SEC on March 16, 2010

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:17:43 EDT

KongZhong Corporation Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:30:09 EDT

KongZhong Corporation (Nasdaq: KONG), a leading mobile Internet company in China, today announced its unaudited fourth quarter 2009 and full year 2009 financial results.

'2012' Tops Weekly BLOCKBUSTER(R) Hit List of 'Top 10 Renting DVDs' for Second Week in a Row

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:29:55 EDT

2010 ScreenBurn at SXSW Game Design Competition Winners Announced

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:01:28 EDT

Two aspiring game designers take home first prize

IDG World Expo Partners with Society for Promotion of Japanese Animation to Produce the Leading Anime Convention in North America

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:05:33 EDT

IDG World Expo, leading producer of tradeshows and events, announced today that it will work together with SPJA to produce Anime Expo for the Society for Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA).

Wanted: Everyday Americans With Extraordinary Stories

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:44:37 EDT

a program dedicated to honoring ordinary people with unstoppable energy.

God of War(R) III Brings a Thrilling End to the Epic Trilogy, Exclusively for the PlayStation(R)3 System

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:17:01 EDT

Final Installment of the Blockbuster Franchise Showcases the Power of the PS3(TM) system With Larger-Than-Life Gameplay, Stunning Graphics, and Legendary Storytelling to Provide Consumers the Adventure of a Lifetime

EA Launches Beta for Need for Speed World

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:03:37 EDT

Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that the closed beta for Need for Speed™ World, the massively multiplayer online action racing game has begun. Over the course of the next few months, thousands of players worldwide will have the opportunity to claim one of the limited slots in the PC beta test by enlisting at world.needforspeed.com. Need for Speed World testers will be the first in the world to get an insider’s look at this hotly anticipated racing MMO, and their constructive feedback will go straight back to the development team to help add polish, finesse and tuning to the final product.

ASTRO Gaming Introduces the ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:02:39 EDT

ASTRO Gaming, creator of premium video gaming equipment for professional gamers, has launched the ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset, a professional-grade cross-gaming platform audio solution for gamers on-the-go. The ASTRO A30 Cross-Gaming Headset features a lightweight street-smart design and delivers tournament-level audio quality and crystal-clear voice communication across all types of digital entertainment devices including gaming consoles, PCs and mobile devices. All ASTRO Gaming products are available directly through the company website at: www.astrogaming.com.

Salvation Army Red Kettles Set New Record

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:20 EDT

Join the Cast of “So Random!” in the First Video Game Based on the Hit Disney Channel Series Sonny With A Chance

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:14:01 EDT

Disney Interactive Studios today announced that Sonny With A Chance is now available for the Nintendo DS. Inspired by sets from the hit Disney Channel series, Sonny With A Chance allows fans to play more than 40 mini-games that capture the random, sketch comedy feel of the show, while immersing the player in the world of their favorite characters including Sonny, Tawni, Nico, Grady, and Zora.

GameStreamer Sponsors Indie Music Showcase at SXSW

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:36 EDT

The GameStreamer Next-Level Party Jam Event to Kick Off Opening Day of SXSW Music Festival at Shangri-La with 12 Bands Performing at the Venue

Fear the Future as Metro 2033™ ships to Retail

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:35:58 EDT

THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced the release of Metro 2033™, a landmark title in the first-person genre. Based on a novel by the Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro 2033 combines classic first-person-shooter action with elements of survival horror and intelligent plot and character development not seen before in gaming, to create a true genre original. Metro 2033 is now available to purchase at retail stores around the world for both the Xbox 360^®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows^®.

First-Ever Doritos MLG Pro-Gaming Combine Debuts in Nashville

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:45:34 EDT

More than 1,200 Video Game Fans From the South East Region are Registered to Participate in the First-Ever Dedicated Amateur Gaming Competition

Akamai Selected as Netflix Content Distribution Network Partner

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:30:19 EDT

Wazzamba Wins by Partnering With GlobalCollect

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:12:30 EDT

Wazzamba (www.wazzamba.com), a unique online virtual world offering players the chance to win real world travel prizes, has partnered with GlobalCollect for processing all its online payments across the world. By using the single interface Merchant Link solution, Wazzamba has full control over the check out pages while gaining access to GlobalCollect's unrivalled portfolio of payment methods - the current agreement covers international and local credit and debit cards. In addition, GlobalCollect applies Fraud Screening services to all card transactions to detect suspicious patterns and minimize fraudulent transactions.

2010 Game Developers Conference Brings Together All-Time Record of 18,250 Video Game Industry Professionals

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:22:17 EDT

UBM TechWeb Game Network's 2010 Game Developers Conference(R) (GDC), the world's largest industry-only event dedicated to the advancement of interactive entertainment, has announced an all-time record of 18,250 game industry professionals attending San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center for the March 9th-13th event. Surpassing last year's total of 17,000 attendees, the event brought together experienced game developers, publishers, deal makers, industry aspirants and working press for more than 400 lectures, panels, summits, tutorials and roundtable discussions.

2010 Game Developers Conference Brings Together All-Time Record of 18,250 Video Game Industry Professionals

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:31:28 EDT

GDC 2011 RETURNS FEB 28TH-MARCH 4TH

Facebook, Red Hat and Tim O'Reilly to Keynote at Computerworld's Open Source Business Conference, March 17-18, 2010 in San Francisco

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:54:31 EDT

Computerworld's Open Source Business Conference (OSBC), taking place March 17-18, 2010 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA announces the keynote speaker line-up for this year's industry conference.

Gameloft Scores Best iPhone Game Publisher of the Year and Wins Awards for Best Action/Adventure Game for iPhone and Mobile

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:41:35 EDT

Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video games, scored multiple awards: Best Publisher for iPhone, Best Action/Arcade Game (iPhone) for N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, and Best Action/Arcade Game (Mobile) for Zombie Infection at the Pocket Gamer Awards 2010.

Avalon Receives PDAC's 2010 Environmental & Social Responsibility Award

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:10:26 EDT

Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSX: AVL)(OTCQX: AVARF) ("Avalon" or the "Company") is proud to announce that at this year's annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC"), Avalon received the 2010 Environmental & Social Responsibility Award in recognition of the Company's community engagement efforts during the exploration of its Nechalacho rare earth elements deposit, Thor Lake, NWT.

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Attack of the Movies 3-D' Will Release for Xbox 360

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:33 EDT

3-D Shooter Brings The Thrill of Action Movies to The Next-Gen Platform

Walmart Unveils 'Twilight Saga Shops' in Stores Nationwide

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:00:15 EDT

Retailer Prepares for Cullen and Wolfpack Fans at 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' Midnight DVD Release Events

New York Red Bulls Award Midnight Oil Creative Design and Production Duties on New Arena’s Experiential Fan Zone

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:07:42 EDT

Midnight Oil Creative (MOC), recently listed as one of Inc. Magazine’s fasted growing privately held companies, has been tapped to create the first New York Red Bulls Fan Zone, to be located at the Major League Soccer team’s new Red Bull arena in Harrison, New Jersey. The experiential NYRB fan zone is designed to engage kids, families and adults on-site, in addition to being taken in modules on the road by the New York Red Bulls (NYRB) street teams to drive additional awareness and buzz for the team and new arena.

Amico Games Corp. Expects to Demo Its 2.5D Graphic Environment in March 2010

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:04:55 EDT

Amico Games Corp. (OTCBB: AMCG), an information technology company specializing in developing and operating mobile phone multiplayer networked games, today announces that it anticipates to demonstrate its 2.5D ("Dimension") graphic environment in March 2010. The new enhancement will upgrade the 2D scenario mode of the company's mobile phone games to be 2.5D with better in-game art performance and interactivity.

D-BOX Signs Theatrical Agreement with Walt Disney Pictures For Movie Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:01:41 EDT

Experience this New Walt Disney Pictures/Jerry Bruckheimer Films Action-Adventure Film in D-BOX MFX Seats Opening May 28.

Hi-Rez Studios Deploys On-Demand Call Center Software From Five9 and RightNow CX to Support Debut of Massive Multiplayer Online Spy-Fi Game Global Agenda

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:23 EDT

Five9, Inc., the leader in on-demand call center software, announced today that Hi-Rez Studios, the largest Georgia-based independent video game developer, has deployed its Virtual Call Center Suite to support a rapidly growing customer base in the wake of the debut of Hi-Rez Studios' highly anticipated, action-oriented, massive multiplayer online game Global Agenda.

Image Metrics Completes Name Change and Stock Symbol Change to “IMGX”

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:52:31 EDT

Image Metrics, Inc. (OTC BB: IMGX), a leading provider of facial animation software and services for the entertainment industry, today announced that it has completed its corporate name change and that its OTC Bulletin Board symbol will change to “IMGX” effective with the commencement of trading on Monday, March 15, 2010. With the completion of its exchange offer with International Cellular Accessories (OTC BB: ICLA) late last week, Image Metrics subsequently became a wholly owned subsidiary of ICLA, and ICLA has now changed its name to Image Metrics, Inc. to reflect its new operational focus.

ChinaJoy 2010 to Hit Record Size, with Hall W4 Booking Access Available

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:16:27 EDT

The organizing committee of ChinaJoy recently announced its exhibition period for the public: from July 29 to August 1, at Shanghai New International Expo Center. Capitalizing on the opportunities created by the Shanghai Expo 2010, ChinaJoy will hit a record size this year. By the time of this release, the organizing committee has decided to start offering access to stands selling in Hall W4.

frog design Showcases Canesta Technology at SXSW Interactive Event

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:02:15 EDT

To create a truly memorable experience at the official opening party for the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Conference taking place now in Austin, TX., frog design chose to use Canesta Inc.’s leading 3-D sensor technology as a key element of the augmented reality-themed event. Known for its use of cutting edge emerging technologies, frog design is a global innovation firm and helps the world's leading companies create and bring to market meaningful products, services, and experiences.

[2b2k] Distributed decision-making at Valve

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:09:12 EST

The title of this post is the subtitle of an article in Game Developer (March 2010) by Matthew S. Burns about the production methods used by various leading game developers. (I have no idea why I’ve started receiving copies of this magazine for software engineers in the video game industry, which I’m enjoying despite — [...]

Kangaroo TV expands partnership with Miami Dolphins

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:19:26 EST

MIRABEL, QC, March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Kangaroo TV today announced that it has expanded its partnership with The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). Last season, the Dolphins were the first NFL team to rollout some 5,000 hand-held Kangaroo TV wireless devices to their premium ticket holders. These devices substantially improved the in stadium experience of the fan. They deliver an immersive viewing experience, enriched by user selected instant replays, multiple camera feeds, the NFL Red Zone, and other NFL games. The device delivers live statistics and analysis such as ground plays and rushes, and up to four personal Fantasy teams. It keeps the fan engaged with call-to-action alerts, multi language game audio, team and player facts, and in Stadium information. The overwhelmingly positive Dolphin fan reaction last season, and the demand from other season ticket holders has resulted in the Dolphins ordering 20,000 more devices for the upcoming season. Kangaroo will add additional next generation fan-centric services to further enhance the in stadium experience of all Dolphins fans using them.

LMK Launches More Than 60 Category-Specific and Content-Rich iPhone Applications With Many More to Come By the End of 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:29 EST

LMK ("Let Me Know"), a digital service that provides authoritative information on a wide range of subjects, today announced the immediate availability of more than 60 iPhone applications. The new mobile apps harness LMK's unique breadth and depth of coverage on a variety of subjects, ranging from baseball players and teams to 50 Cent, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. The apps are priced starting at US$0.99 and LMK expects to expand its mobile product offerings on a monthly basis. LMK's apps can be downloaded from Apple's App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/hearst-entertainment-syndication/id357...) as well as through LMK.com and can be used on the iPhone and iPod Touch.