TIGA Wins ‘Trade Association of the Year 2010’

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK games industry, last night scooped two awards at the annual Trade Association Forum Best Practice Awards – ‘The Member Recruitment Award’ and the top award ‘Trade Association of the Year 2010’. TIGA also received a commendation for its ‘Sector Representation’ work.

FScene to open new subsidiary in Germany

Ruud Faber of FScene writes with a wink (not a wing):

Traditionally our main market is and, as we see it, will be the USA.

On the other hand we also believe Europe is very promising for L.I. (landscape improvement) companies like ours. The expected economic growth and new regulations for "green" environment could easily prove us right.

'Madden NFL 11' video game team assets now available

As the August 10th launch of Madden NFL 11 approaches, gear up with team-specific assets, featuring two divisions per week, through the month of July. This week, the focus is on the AFC East and AFC West.

The teams are rated as follows in Madden NFL 11:

Independence Day promotion of 'Crap of Defense' video game

Polish developer and publisher iFun4all announced timely price drop of their extremely acclaimed and successful Crap of Defense game from iPhone to honour Independence Day.

Video Game 'Big Buck Hunter Pro iPhone' Starts the July 4th Weekend Off with a Bang!

Super Happy Fun Fun, in honor of our nation’s holiday, is proud to announce their hit product, Big Buck Hunter Pro, for the iPhone/iPod touch, based on the world’s #1 arcade hunting game, is on sale and free for a very limited period beginning July 2nd and ending July 5th.

'Deadly Sin 2: Shining Faith' video game trial now available!

Immerse yourself into a world of conflict, as several opposing factions clash for dominance over the Archaelus Empire and its people. Take up the mighty blade of Carrion Iblis as he and his friends tear through a massive web of manipulation. Theirs is a journey that will crack open the doors of destiny, setting the stage for a truly epic struggle for the fate of the world.

'Highborn' video game on sale for July 4th weekend

Jet Set Games today released an update for Highborn, the critically and commercially successful strategy game for the iPhone and iPod Touch, that adds iOS4 compatibility, along with several new community-requested features. In addition, the company announced that in celebration of the July 4th holiday, Highborn is on sale for only $.99 from today through July 4th.

Rude Gameware Announces Fierce Teflon & Steel Mouse Surface

Leading online gaming manufacturer Rude Gameware today announced the perfect gaming product for this 4th of July - a mouse surface that you can grill on! The Fierce Teflon & Steel Mouse is a durable steel base and scratch-resistant, easy-to-clean Teflon surface.

Video game 'Field of Glory' goes Mac !

Publisher Slitherine and Developer HexWar are pleased to announce that the award winning wargame Field of Glory will be releasing for the Mac OS platform on June 30th. The product is already available for pre-order at www.slitherine.com

Alongside the main game the first 2 army packs, Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows, will also be released for Mac on June 30th. Immortal Fire, the third army pack, will see a simultaneous release on PC and Mac on the 15th July and is available for pre-order now.

'Freddie Flintoff’s Powerplay Cricket' Video Game Hitting the Shelves in August

Play as Freddie Flintoff and become an integral player for England in this fast moving, high scoring arcade cricket game.

Scheduled for release August 6th, this is the first ever cricket game for the Nintendo DS. Freddie Flintoff’s Power Play Cricket is currently under development at Fuzzy-Frog Games Ltd, one of the UK’s leading developers and is being endorsed by Freddie himself.