Interplay and Beamdog Announce 'MDK2' video game on WiiWare and 'MDK2 HD' on PC!

“It is a great pleasure to announce that we are returning to the adventures of Kurt Hectic, Dr. Hawkins and the 6-legged gun-toting robotic dog Max.”, said Hervé Caen, CEO of Interplay. "MDK2 was a great title to work on and we're happy to have some of the original team working on these new versions" seconded Trent Oster, co-Founder of Beamdog.

Gladiator Begins video game for the PSP

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was the last of the "Five Good Emperors". He was gifted with a brilliant mind, and his influence brought peace, both at home and abroad. However, as Marcus entered his final years, the question of succession was raised, and tempers flared.

Hexius video game arrives on iPad!

Hexius, the unique and fast-paced action-puzzle game from Phasic Labs, has had another major update.

The new update brings the addictive iPhone puzzle game to your iPad with HD graphics, for no extra cost!

Features of Hexius

• Time Attack Mode - connect matching hexagons as fast as possible, until time runs out – the faster you play, the higher the score multiplier goes!
• Level Challenge Mode - collect all the targets to move onto progressively harder levels. The faster you go, the more time is carried over to the next level – find out how far can you go before time runs out!
• Strategy Mode - take your time to score as highly as you can in 30 moves, making strategic use of your Multiplier bonuses.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 -4 kicks Red Dead Redemption off top of UK video games chart

1 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 1-4 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
2 RED DEAD REDEMPTION ROCKSTAR
3 SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 NINTENDO
4 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA EA SPORTS
5 NAUGHTY BEAR 505 GAMES

Dead Rising 2 launch date confirmed - the game will be released on October 1st 2010

Capcom today confirmed that one of this year’s most hotly anticipated titles, Dead Rising 2, is set for release throughout Europe on October 1st. Sequel to the million plus seller, Dead Rising, and set in the gambling paradise of Fortune City, Dead Rising 2 introduces new main character, Chuck Greene, and delivers 1000s more zombies with even more ways to defeat them as players try to survive for 72 hours in this darkly comedic, no holds-barred action title.

'The Third Chapter' 3rd Strike session/tournament to be held in Glasgow's ESC-Games on July 1st!

Date: 1st July 2010
Venue: ESC Games, 166 Hope St, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 2TJ
Time: 6pm - 11pm (Tournament scheduled to begin around 8pm
Price: £2
Game: Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
Platform: PS2 (NTSC/J)
Tournament Format: Double-elimination - Best of 5 rounds - Best of 3 games (grand finals best of 5 games)
Prizes: Ready-Up T-Shirt and Street Fighter II Mousou Sound Keychain

'Guitar Hero' video game for iPhone gets Rolling Stones song pack

Hot on the heels of the successful release of Guitar Hero for iPhone and iPod touch, Activision Publishing, Inc. announced today that ABKCO Records’ Rolling Stones song pack featuring “Gimme Shelter,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Honky Tonk Women” is now available for purchase through the in-game app.

'Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville' video game now available on Nintendo Wii/DS and PC

Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that Yard Sale Hidden Treasures: Sunnyville, for Nintendo DS, Nintendo WiiWare and Windows PC download via Steam is now available. A seek and find puzzle game, Yard Sale challenges players to scavenge local yard sales to find the perfect décor for their dream home.

PlayStation Plus premium version explained - what will you get?

What will your $49.99 annual or $17.99 three month subscription get you? The PlayStation Plus launches on 29th June. If you take the year subscription Sony will give you the first three months free, including HD games like Wipeout HD and mini PS one classics to download and keep. Plus episodes of Qore the interactive game show. Members will be allowed to download complete games and play for up to one hour before deciding to purchase, or not.

Celtic Lore: Sidhe Hills Game Preview

Mystic story of the game is inspired by ancient celtic legends and submerges into the enchanting atmosphere of Old Ireland. The game is a casual adventure with elements of hidden object and a lot of minigames.