Huge New Update for Distant Worlds! A huge list of improvements and changes coming with this capital ship-sized update

A massive new update for their award winning space strategy game, Distant Worlds! The comprehensive 1.0.6.0 update comes with dozens of changes and fixes which improve nearly every part of the game, specific emphasis has been placed on stability, balance, colonies, fleet and ship behavior, and interface improvements.

EA Adds Highly Anticipated ‘Battlefield 3’ Beta to ‘Medal of Honor’ Limited Edition

Check out World Premiere Medal of Honor Trailer on Sunday August 1 to See How Shooter Fans Reap Benefits This Year with Special Content and Next Year with Invitation to Battlefield 3 Beta. Electronic Arts reveal new details of the Medal of Honor Limited Edition that will be released in North America on October 12, 2010. The Limited Edition* features a host of weapons, powerful ammunition and camouflage. The weapons and camouflage give players a tactical game play advantage on day one.

Confront the World's deadliest predators in Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011 video game

Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011, the first game to utilize the all new TOP SHOT ELITE hunting controller. Coming late fall for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, WiiTM and Nintendo DSTM, the game unfolds a story of drama and survival as players face kill-or-be-killed scenarios deep in the wild.

SDTekken.com interview Katsuhiro Harada about upcoming 'Street Fighter X Tekken' video game!

SDTekken.com representative Mark "MarkMan" Julio grabbed the chance to interview Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada and game designer Michael Murray at this year's Comic-Con event. The main topic covered was the announcement of 'Street Fighter X Tekken' from Capcom, and also 'Tekken X Street Fighter' from Namco Bandai, which is yet to be revealed. Also mentioned is the prospect of interactivity between the development team and the user base, as well as the future of Tekken as a franchise. Read the full story for the interview.

Kane and Lynch 2 Dog days video game screenshots

Kane and Lynch 2 Dog days video game screenshots

SoftServe Inc. Became General Sponsor of the "CEE IT Outsourcing Review 2009" Research

SoftServe, a leading global provider of proven high quality software development, testing and consulting, announced that the company became the General Sponsor of the "CEE IT Outsourcing Review 2009" research. The "Central and Eastern European IT Outsourcing Review" is a project of the Central and Eastern European Outsourcing Association (CEEOA).

'MMO People' video game service becomes beta!

Online Ocigrup proudly presents MMO People (www.mmopeople.com), a social networking multilingual service integrated with facebook for MMO (massive multiplayer online) players. Its main goal is to connect gamers. And you can login in with your facebook account without registration.

New 'MapleStory' video game Dual Blade Skills to Learn and Acquire

The newly added Dual Blade character in Nexon America’s MapleStory offers new skills for players to learn and acquire, making gameplay exciting and new. Hidden somewhere deep in Kerning Square, Dual Blades meet at the Secret Garden and pledge their loyalty to Lady Syl, who seeks revenge for her father’s untimely death.

'Cabela's Dangerous Hunts' video game to feature brand-new Top Shot Elite peripheral

Suspense and intense first-person action reign in Activision Publishing’s Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2011, the first game to utilize the all new Top Shot Elite hunting controller. Coming late fall for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Wii and Nintendo DS, the game unfolds a story of drama and survival as players face kill-or-be-killed scenarios deep in the wild.

'Trainz Simulator 2010' video game to be updated with Blue Comet add-on

The Blue Comet addon pack recreates the excitement and splendour of this remarkable train. Stunningly detailed and making use of up-to-date smoke, sound, physics and script features, the Blue Comet promises to be a satisfying addition to your Trainz collection.

Two new Kane and Lynch 2 video game trailers

Two new Kane and Lynch 2 video game trailers

Mythos High Definition video game intro video

Mythos video game intro video

Free Metro 2033 download Ranger Pack on Xbox LIVE August 3rd 2010

The Ranger Pack adds new weapons, new achievements and the deadly ‘Ranger Mode’ game rules. In standard Ranger Mode, ammo is dramatically reduced and all weapons cause more damage. Your foes are deadlier than ever – but so are you! ‘Ranger Hardcore’ adds an additional challenge as the HUD is totally removed, creating the most immersive Metro 2033 experience yet. Rise to the challenge with two new weapons – the Heavy Automatic Shotgun, and the Volt Driver, Miller’s signature gun. New achievements and gamerscore are also up for grabs.

'Hidden Mysteries: Titanic Secrets of the Fateful Voyage' video game docks in stores on Nintendo DS & Wii today

Avanquest Software Publishing has released Hidden Mysteries: Titanic Secrets of the Fateful Voyage on the Nintendo DS and Wii to retail today. Set on board the RMS Titanic on her fateful maiden voyage, this puzzle adventure game challenges players to explore and search the ship for hundreds of hidden objects. Time is critical as gamers must complete puzzles in a race against the clock before the vessel sinks to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Destineer Brings Classic Arcade Video Games to Wii

Experience the fantasy adventures that became a cultural phenomenon! Game publisher Destineer today announces a partnership with Digital Leisure Inc. to develop Dragon’s Lair Trilogy, bringing three timeless arcade adventures together on one disc for Wii: Dragon’s Lair, Dragon’s Lair 2: Time Warp, and Space Ace. For the first time ever on a console platform, you can experience the stunning visuals and engaging storylines from all three of these classic arcade games created by legendary American animator Don Bluth. Lead on brave adventurer, your quest awaits!

Spike Spencer To Appear As A Guest Of Honor At Anime Evolution

It has been announced that Spike Spencer will be appearing as a guest at the Anime Evolution Anime Convention in Vancouver August 13-15.

Anime Evolution 2010 at the University of British Columbia is Vancouver’s premiere Asian popular cultural event where audiences and industry interact directly in an informal setting.

Basic 3rd Strike Setup Compilation Part One

For those interested in learning more about Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike or picking the game up for the first time, I've started work on compiling some useful to know and fun to use setups within the game. Capcom's announcement of 'Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition' is expected to drastically increase the game's player base, so it's vital that anyone unfamiliar with the game practices up before playing the big-names! Read on to see the video and plenty of useful tips...

Over 500,000 Game Sessions Played to Date in iPhone Video Game Creator Sketch Nation Shooter

Engineous Games today announced that its hit iPhone game, Sketch Nation Shooter, recently surpassed an astounding 500,000 games played . This new milestone for the do-it-yourself shooter creator references the community’s continued efforts to develop and showcase their unique games and bring them to the masses. With a growing library of over 2,000 user created titles, Sketch Nation Shooter continues to motivate and impress aspiring game designers all over the world.

Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists, Eagles of Death Metal and more coming to 'Rock Band' video game next week!

Harmonix and MTV Games today announced that singles from a smattering of stars, including Blondie, La Roux, The Decemberists and more will be available next week in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and Wii.

Vote for a spokesman and win prizes with Fairy Story Online!

It's time to win prizes and vote for the Spokesman of Sunshine City, as Fairy Story Online's “Spokesman Voting Contest” enters its exciting final stage.

To celebrate the highly successful closed beta period of Fairy Story Online, award-winning publishers Ngames recently offered players the chance to become the official spokesman of the game, making the MMORPG more player-orientated as a result.

EA reveals top video game shooters at London MCM Expo!

EA Games has announced that eagerly-awaited titles Dead Space 2 and Medal of Honor will be on show at the next London MCM Expo, which is held at Excel on 29-31 October and closes out the month-long London Games Festival.

Having trailed the original Dead Space at London MCM Expo, Midlands MCM Expo and Memorabilia, the videogames publisher returns to offer show visitors an über early sneak peek of the much-anticipated sequel, set to hit shelves in January 2011.

New 'Mythos' Video Game Trailer Launched

Frogster has just released a brand new trailer for the Hack-and-Slay Action-MMORPG, Mythos, which is due to be launched in 2011. The video introduces players to the world of Mythos and will also be integrated into the game as the opening video. It tells a tale of trust, betrayal, destruction and revenge.

Fractured Soul - Action packed dual screen platformer to be spread far and wide!

We always felt we were making a great, fun DS game with an innovative twist... but we never realised how much people would like it until yesterday, when we released our trailer.... 13,500 views in the first 24 hours and a slew of amazing comments. People are loving Fractured Soul! Right from when the DS was first announced, we’ve wanted to make a game that made full use of both screens. We always felt that gamers would embrace a game that truly fit the DS hardware.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Xbox 360 Premium Theme and Avatar

Crystal Dynamics, a part of Square Enix Europe, is pleased to announce that Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Premium Theme and Avatar are coming to Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

New Din's Curse demo download

We released version 1.004 of the Din's Curse demo (Windows and Mac) today at:
http://www.soldak.com/Dins-Curse/Demo.html The major changes for this version of the demo are a new perspective view, a better shadows option, and improved UI graphics.

Lineage II New Emotes video game trailer PC

The Lineage II free trial program features a hassle-free (no credit card required) sign-up and provides players the ability to quest their way to level 40 with up to three characters, giving players a chance to explore multiple kingdoms of Aden as well as dabble in the game’s 36 character classes. A player’s progress beyond the 14-day trial period will be saved and is reactivated when they decide to purchase a retail copy of the game.

Monday Night Combat Assassin video game on X360 - New video trailer

Scared of speed, stealth and cunning? Afraid of light bending around your enemies? Hate the confusion of wondering where your prey went? Not appreciative of blades? Like words? Then Assassin is what you need to watch out for! The Monday Night Combat Assassin is the scalpel in a world of chainsaws. She is the answer to those annoying questions. She is the reason Pros wake up in a cold sweat. She's a ghost, an enigma, the whisper of something sinister coming and she's a chick. This season the Assassin is why you need to watch your back.

Combat Arms releases content update – Operation: Sector 25 New content includes new map, weapons and a reward rich recruitment program

Combat Arms, an online free-to-play first person shooter published by Nexon America, has released a new block of content this week. The new update, called Operation: Sector 25, adds a new set of deadly weapons to its industry-leading armory as well as a new zone and a recruitment program that delivers rewards to recruits and recruiters alike.

Conduit 2 Nintendo Wii video game box art

SEGA announce that Conduit 2, the latest collaboration with High Voltage Software, will support Wii MotionPlus enabling precision control and better tracking. The Conduit series is famed for its detailed control system allowing players to customise and configure their controls, including look sensitivity, turning speed, the dead zone and much more. Conduit 2 will use Wii MotionPlus to create the most responsive control system ever, as well as improved edge tracking and transitions to pointer control.

COPS: High Speed Pursuit Mobile Game Now Available Across All Carriers!

In its long line of great game titles, the Hands-On Mobile game COPS: High Speed Pursuit is now available across all carriers. Created from one of the most compelling and unpredictable shows on television, COPS fans can now feel the action pack highway speed, the thrill of a car chase and a chance to catch bad guys all from the safety of their phone.

New PSP Firmware Update 6.31 - but don't expect too much...

Much like its almost barren PlayStation 3 firmware 3.41 counterpart, PSP firmware 6.31 is now live, but don't expect much.

The latest update for Sony's handheld doesn't deliver any new features, but rather provides the typical system software stability during use of some PSP format software titles has been improved update which typically is made available when Sony wants to build barriers against homebrew developers and hackers, which we've come to understand nearly five and a half versions later.

Nintendo boss hints at sub £200 price for 3DS handheld

Nintendo UK marketing boss James Honeywell has hinted to Electricpig that 3DS will be sold for under £200 in the UK.

Treasure Island PC video game screenshots and information

In search of the legendary treasure, the player slips into the role of the likeable hero Jim Hawkins. Using a classic point & click approach, Jim explores lavishly designed 3D landscapes with countless, carefully rendered details – from the forest of masts and the narrow alleys of Bristol, through to the creepy swamps of the legendary island – while the player’s perspective (the gamecam) pans dynamically, like a real film camera, zooming out to a long shot or into a close-up.

Lost Horizon PC video game out September 17th

Lost Horizon has now gone into production. This means that nothing stands in the way of an September 17 release this year of the eagerly anticipated PC game from developer Animation Arts.

Also, the publisher revealed that, after playing Lost Horizon, adventurers will get to enjoy additional bonus contents, including a surprise puzzle and an opportunity to play parts of the original prototype.

New Screenshots Reveal the - Creatures of ArcaniA: Gothic 4

JoWooD Entertainment and Dreamcatcher Games have released new images from the up-coming RPG Adventure "ArcaniA: Gothic 4". Depicting just a handful of some of the creatures and enemies the player will be battling against, these new screenshots provide a taste of the war torn world you have to journey through to get to the King's Palace and free the people of Myrtana and the Southern Islands who are living in fear and submission.

The voice of Scooby Doo - Frank Welker interview: behind the scenes on Scooby Doo! and the Spooky Swamp!

The man, the legend, the voice of Fred Jones and Scoobs - Mr Frank Welker!!!

Specifications for 100 In-Game Weapons for BlackLight: Tango Down

Company will also give away 25 all-new weapon tags representing national flags from across the world through Twitter. BlackLight: Tango Down, the fast paced, action-oriented DLG which launched on XBLA and PC, and soon to be on PSN, release the stats attributed to 100 of the in-game 'Weapon Tags.' These tags are earned through battle and add perks giving gamers an extra edge in movement, health, speed and HRV duration when added to their weapon. Until now, the exact attributes for each of the 100 earned tags have been unknown.

2K Sports Compiles Most Powerful Hoops Soundtrack Ever For NBA 2K11 To Complement The Series’ All-Time Greatest Cover Athlete

Soundtrack raises the bar with diverse lineup spanning Drake to The Alan Parsons Project alongside the national NBA 2K11 producer/MC contest winners. 2K Sports today announced the soundtrack for NBA 2K11, the latest installment in the top rated and top selling NBA basketball simulation franchise*. Complementing the appearance of Michael Jordan, the series’ greatest cover athlete to date, the soundtrack is the biggest and best in 2K history, offering an eclectic mix of upcoming breakout bands and highly acclaimed artists.

Worms Reloaded PC New PC video game trailer

Ten years on from Worms Armageddon and the turn-based comic mayhem continues in Worms Reloaded, an all-new edition available for PC through Steam. Worms Reloaded features up to four player online and offline multi-player, voice support, a raft of crazy new weapons (and the return of some iconic weapons from the brand’s celebrated past), achievements, leaderboards, all new high-definition landscape themes, a range of brilliant forts for the new Fort mode, new landscape editor, new play modes, hats, skins and speech banks.

Worms Reloaded a load of new PC video game screenshots for you to enjoy

Ten years on from Worms Armageddon and the turn-based comic mayhem continues in Worms Reloaded, an all-new edition available for PC through Steam. Worms Reloaded features up to four player online and offline multi-player, voice support, a raft of crazy new weapons (and the return of some iconic weapons from the brand’s celebrated past), achievements, leaderboards, all new high-definition landscape themes, a range of brilliant forts for the new Fort mode, new landscape editor, new play modes, hats, skins and speech banks.

Need for Speed hot Pursuit video game trailer

Need for Speed hot Pursuit video game trailer

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Nintendo Demos and DLC at events across the States this summer

The new DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies game this summer as Nintendo offers interactive demo opportunities and special downloadable content at retail destinations from coast to coast. In addition to live game-play demos and the chance to enjoy the game's multiplayer mode with fellow DRAGON QUEST fans, attendees who bring their Nintendo DS system and DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies game card to these upcoming sampling events will have the opportunity to experience the game's cooperative "Tag Mode" feature by connecting with other players and acquiring special downloadable treasure maps.

nail'd All-star metal supergroup records soundtrack for Techland's off-roader

All-star Metal supergroup composes music for the off-road arcade racing game from Deep Silver. "nail'd", the blisteringly fast off-road racing game from Deep Silver, has inspired members of several Metal bands to compose an entire soundtrack especially for the game.

PlayStation 3 owners! Hide your treasured possessions and cover your pets in bubble wrap, because Explodemon! will be hitting PlayStation Network soon

Image via Wikipedia

Explodemon! is a 2.5D platform action game brought kicking and screaming into the HD era.

Influenced by classic Japanese games from the golden era of the SNES, players use Explodemon’s self-destructive nature to combat enemies and fly through the air, all the while solving a huge variety of physics-based puzzles (and, naturally, causing incalculable collateral damage).

Pokémon and Nintendo Offer Limited Wi-Fi Distribution For Chance to Catch Elusive Pokémon

Pokémon Trainers get ready to unlock the secrets of the Enigma Stone as The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo of America Inc. introduce a limited distribution via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service. Beginning this Saturday, July 31, through Friday, August 27, players of Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver Versions who have wireless broadband Internet access can receive the Enigma Stone for a chance to catch the amazing, yet elusive, Legendary Pokémon Latias or Latios.

Nintendo 3DS new pictures of the handheld console

CVG managed to get their hands on the new Nintendo 3DS console and they've published some pictures on their website here.

Selling advertising and marketing the R4 for Nintendo DS is illegal in the UK as Nintendo win court case...

The homebrew software community isn't sufficient to justify the piracy capabilities of the notorious R4 card, said London's High Court, which ruled that devices used to copy DS games are illegal in the UK.

Rather than pursuing individual downloaders as many media companies have done in the past, Nintendo has gone after the technology that games pirates use to copy and play games they find on file-sharing sites.

The ruling is a precedent against circumventing security such as that of Nintendo’s DS console.

Madden NFL 11 PS3 X360 7 New screenshots

Madden NFL 11 PS3 X360 7 New screenshots

Lost in Shadow Nintendo Wii video game New screen shots

Lost in Shadow Nintendo Wii video game New screen shots

Monster Jam: Path of Destruction release date announced Wii DS Xbox 360 PS3 PSP

Activision announce the official name of the upcoming Monster Jam videogame - Monster Jam: Path of Destruction. The video game will be available at retail on November 9, 2010 on Wii, Nintendo DS, the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.

GCS3 virtual camera hardware now integrated with Unreal Engine 3's Unreal Matinee

Gamecaster and Epic Games announce that Gamecaster's GCS3 virtual camera hardware for video game, film and television production is now available to all licensees of Epic's Unreal Engine 3 (UE3) and users of the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of UE3 that gives users access to the award-winning integrated suite of game development tools. Gamecaster is the newest member of Epic's unrivaled Unreal Engine 3 Integrated Partners Program (IPP).

Scooby Doo And the Spooky Swamp Wii video game - environments

SWAMP:

At their Clubhouse on the edge of a very spooky swamp, Mystery Inc. gang mulls over their last adventure! Beyond them, in the deep parts of the swamp, murky waters oozing with sludge and green overgrowth hide any number of mysteries or just about anything else for that matter.