RARE - Donkey Kong and Banjo Kazooie developers to expand video game studios

Rare is to open a new second studio facility in Fazeley Studios, Digbeth Birmingham in April which will complement Rare’s longstanding headquarters in Twycross.

The new studio represents a move on Rare’s part to change the current model of games development working practices. It will enable them to attract contract staff from a large pool of talent.

Fazeley’s main area of focus will be as a production, test and usability site to accommodate Rare’s evolving methodology in game creation. In time it is hoped that Fazeley will house a world class usability lab.

Dragonica launches a new dungeon - The Drakos Tower

Dragonica, the free manga-style online action game from the gPotato.eu games portal, is proud to announce the reopening of the much-anticipated dungeon for all high level players of the level ranges 53 to 70 – the Drakos Tower.

2K Sports Takes the Field with Major League Baseball 2K10 Launch of the game marks the start of $1,000,000 contest to pitch a perfect game

Major League Baseball 2K10, the next iteration of the popular Major League Baseball 2K series, is now available in retail stores nationwide. Marking the 10th anniversary of the franchise and featuring cover athlete and All-Star third baseman, Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball 2K10 will highlight the intense battle between pitchers and hitters like never before.

Latest MotoGP 09/10 PS3 Xbox screenshots ahead of video game launch

Latest MotoGP 09/10 PS3 and Xbox screenshots ahead of video game launch

Astraware smartphone games studio, is excited to reveal details of its newest game creation, OddBlob

The game, starring a groovy purple character with big eyes and an even bigger appetite, features hand-crafted clay graphics modelled by Astraware s own art team. In this multi-level arcade game, players guide OddBlob as he bounces intrepidly upwards along a tiled playboard in a choice of 2 play modes, avoiding pitfalls, collecting tasty fruit, and other assorted bonus items. Every piece including animated backgrounds is made of clay.

Racing for a Cause – "Forza Motorsport 3" VIP Content on Xbox LIVE to Benefit Haiti Relief Efforts with Save the Children

Today Microsoft and Turn 10 announced the widespread availability of four “Forza Motorsport 3” Game Add-ons, previously available only to those who purchased Limited Collector’s Edition copies of the game. Mobilizing millions of “Forza Motorsport 3” fans, Turn 10 is calling on all racers, tuners and artists to assist in the global relief effort for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Peregrine Gaming Glove a Perfect Fit for Highly Anticipated Action RPG Heroes of Newerth - as seen on the UK Gadget show

Heroes of Newerth Owners to Receive Exclusive Discount for Their Peregrine. Iron Will Innovations and S2 Games today announced a partnership to bring the Peregrine gaming glove to players of the highly anticipated action RPG Heroes of Newerth (HoN). The partnership will result in a variety of bonuses for HoN players and Peregrine owners alike – kicking off with exclusive discount deals:

Just Cause 2 adds support for latest NVIDIA technologies

The PC release of Just Cause 2 will feature a suite of advanced graphical enhancements supported by NVIDIA GPUs, including next-generation lighting and water routines and full support for 3D Vision, adding further immersion into the graphically rich game.

HardGrip rock climbing game coming to Nintendo Wii - with Wii motion plus

HardGrip, the first extreme rock climbing game for Nintendo Wii. Experience the thrill and adrenaline of free soloing some of the most amazing rock walls in the world with vertigo-inspiring graphics, a pulse-pounding soundtrack, and dizzyingly realistic climbing action. HardGrip supports the Wii MotionPlus for even greater precision and authenticity. Compete against other climbers and hone your skills to earn respect and become the top extreme climber.

Sony buy LittleBigPlanet developers

Sony Computer Entertainment announced that it had acquired leading game developer Media Molecule, creator of the multi-million selling and multi-award winning PlayStation 3 (PS3) exclusive title, LittleBigPlanet. In a strategic move to continue to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation platforms, the acquisition of Media Molecule formalises the successful exclusive relationship with SCE.