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31st March, 2008
Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory
Shipped to North American stores.
Kelley Corten appointment
Publisher of Official Xbox Magazine and Nintendo Power at Future US.
MR. DRILLER Online
Proving up to four-player drilling, and available on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday.
Myst
Classic Adventure Game on the Horizon for Nintendo DS(TM)
The Witcher: DuelMail
Free-to-play, browser-based, two-player battles based on CD Projekt's RPG.
MotoGP rights
World's Premier Motorcycle Racing Championship Game Comes Home to Capcom® for the Next Four Years
Viking: Battle For Asgard
Vikings spotted in Telford, of all places.
Digital Tycoon
"More than just an online management platform, Tycoon is an ecosystem..."
Ben Rotholtz appointment
Former Rhapsody and Real GM Will Oversee PopCap's Growing Web Site, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations Teams
Empire of Sports
"Private launch" celebrated with a wallpaper-making contest.
Syntax Era
C64Audio.com releases Syntax Era: Remix64 Volume 3, an album featuring top Commodore 64 (C64) chip-tune remixers' takes on 1980s classics.
Mark Hanrahan appointment
Ad Director Mark Hanrahan joins from Haymarket
Commando: Steel Disaster
Steel itself for a North American release via XS Games.
Edna and Harvey: The Breakout
First screenshots escape from custody.
City of Heroes/City of Villains
Dr Brainstorm's Hypothetical Framework breakthrough explained plus complete list of Proliferated Powersets revealed; Agent Crimson's Longbow report on mysterious Crey lab explosion.
Double Fusion/karnig4media deal
Sales collaboration with Nordic media expert to broaden sales reach in key European marketplaces
MotoGP licence
Bike race rights secured by Capcom.
R-Type Command
Atlus Invites You to Play the Bold New Entry in the R-Type Series Before its May Release
Theatre of War
WWII RTS mobilizing at North American retail in May courtesy of cdv.
Rappelz
Achievement system added to Gala-Net's gPotato games.
Playlogic's 2007 results
Increased Releases and Higher Sales Attributed To Doubling Net Revenues
Penguins Arena - Sedna's World
Easter update includes a level designer.
28th March, 2008
Sword of the New World: Granado Espada
Sword of the New World expands with new content.
Theatre of War
WWII real-time strategy.
Sherlock Holmes vs. Arsene Lupin
Playable demo perceived.
TNA iMPACT!
wEBSITE lAUNCHED.
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009
Leading Videogame Brand Set to Deliver the Definitive Sports Entertainment Experience With Added Depth, Explosive New Features and the Debut of Downloadable Content
Too Human
Learn About the Developer's Efforts to Create a Unique, Authentic and Fluid Combination of Intricate Combat, as well as Their Inspiration from a Unique Norwegian Documentary
TransGaming/Khronos Group
Software Technology Leader Adds A New Voice To The Creation Of Open Standards For The Authoring And Acceleration Of Dynamic Media
Last of the Patriots II
Story-telling concept freeware now available for download.
Europa Universalis: Rome
Legions to march across North America on April 15th, and Europe on April 18th.
Sci-Fi London 2008
Sponsored by Moviestorm, a piece of animation software we're assured has something to do with games.
SocioTown
Public beta under way.
VENUS Blue
MMOG performance testing tool to be spread throughout North America, Europe and Japan by Testronic.
Wii Virtual Console releases
Commodore 64 titles Uridium and International Karate and the N64's (ulp) Cruis'n USA take the European catalogue to 200 titles.
Imperium Romanum
Multilingual patch also includes an Augusta Raurica map.
Penumbra: Black Plague
Paradox Interactive releases video interview with Frictional Games
Zubo
Original Nintendo DS game features collectable characters in a music-based rhythm-action adventure
Trickster Online Revolution
Episode 2 of animal-based MMORPG now live.
Radiant Arcana
MMORPG from Shanghai Moliyo, currently in closed beta.
Guild Wars and Lineage II
NCsoft Europe unveils two new websites designed to introduce new players to Lineage II and Guild Wars.
Unreal Tournament 3
Three new downloadable maps available to PC and PS3 tournamentalists.
Hotlink Warriors 2
Mobile superhero sequel launched on Maxis's MaxGames portal.
War Leaders: Clash of Nations
WWII turn-based/RTS fusion seeks publishers in selected territories.
Torque X
XNA 2.0-compatible version 2.0 released.
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness
Windows, Mac and Linux versions to sell worldwide for $19.95
Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard
One of Gaming's Truest RPG Series Returns in June
27th March, 2008
MU Online
First Publisher-Sponsored Commerce Network for Digital Goods Goes Live
Warhammer: Battle March
More Dark Elves profiles, including the Dragon, the Spearmen, Harpies, the Highborn and the High Sorceress.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky
Game will be released on August 29, 2008
Rail Simulator - Official Expansion Pack
08 SHUNTER AND CAJON PASS ROUTE OUT NOW!
Unreal Engine 3
Licensed by Korean studio Bluehole for an MMORPG mysteriously codenamed Project S1.
Hurry Up Hedgehog!
Hurry Up Hedgehog! Out now!
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
Akella's whodunnit adventure signed by Lighthouse for North America, Germany, UK, Scandinavia and Benelux.
Avencast: Rise of the Mage
Update 1.03 provides assorted bug fixes and balancing tweaks.
PT Boats: Knights of the Sea
Multiplayer screenshots floated.
Bella Sara
Bella Sara's world of inspirational fantasy horses and positive messaging to come to game screens in Q4.
Dexter
Players Enter the Conflicted World of "The Dark Defender"
So Blonde
Writer Steve Ince reveals inner thoughts in video interview.
Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A
Previously entitled Code Lyoko 2; Code Lyoko: Fall of X.A.N.A scheduled for June Release
Vicious Engine
MIDDLEWARE SOLUTION VICIOUS ENGINE (Ve) NOW AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
Stuntman: Ignition
THQ-Paradigm calls upon on Pendulum for development of four HD cinematic trailers
Astraware releases
Hexic and Mozaki launched for Windows Mobile.
Runes of Avalon 2
Indie puzzly sequel.
Dracula: Origin
EIGHT NEW SCREENSHOTS FOR DRACULA: ORIGIN RELEASED
Lost Cities
Card-battling Xbox LIVE Arcade number arriving this spring.
50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Hip-Hop Fans Welcome Long Awaited Sequel to the Multi-Million Unit Selling 50 Cent: Bulletproof
Byron Review response
Report into shielding kids from subversive games gets broad nod from ELSPA.
Byron Review response
...and a big thumbs-up from the British Board of Film Classification.
Byron Review response
...but the ISFE reckons you can't beat their PEGI system.
Byron Review response
...and Tiga is worried about what it'll all cost.
The Chronicles of Spellborn
New Gamedesign Journal explains tactical finesse
Exteel
Exteel Developer Tutorial - Overview and the 'Pinkett'
Wonderland Online
Wondering when the alpha test starts?
Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid
Pair of venerable coin-ops to get DS updates, with the former on PSP too.
Final Fantasy Tactics® A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Tactical battles coming to European DSes this summer.
BlitzCast.tv
Blitzcast launches BlitzCast.tv, allowing console gamers to broadcast live matches using their pc's. Live gamer interviews, footage, and highlights from those games are later covered on CSTN, their live gamer news show, through its joint venture with LAGtv.
Aroon Tan departure
10T Asia undergoes restructuring process to focus on investments and executive production of third-party handheld, console and online game titles.
Mythos
Flagship Studios Seattle releases new chapter and launches redesigned site for highly anticipated free casual MMORPG
Strategic Command 2 Blitzkrieg
Patched to version 1.03; demo updated too.
TV Station Manager
German language version now on air.
StoneLoops! of Jurassica
Marble-popping puzzler now available.
Enemy Engaged 2
Patched some more.
Surviving High School
Surviving High School Series Becomes the Most Successful Original IP in Mobile Gaming History
26th March, 2008
Stranger
Now on sale in North America.
Evolution GT
It costs less than a real track day yet and promises amazing speed and fun in some of the best GT cars you'll ever get your hands on.
SilkWood Spring
Artificial life sim going heavy on the weather.
Area-51
Hyper PC now includes the Intel QX9770 Quad-Core Processor.
Flagship Studios funding
Innovative Independent Videogame Finance Transaction Finalized
Penny Arcade Expo 2008
Speakers called for; early bird registrants lured with 20% discount.
Martial Arts: Capoeira
Roman capoeira outfit Soluna assists with the motion capture for sporty fighting RPG.
Cheapy Awards
Goozex named Best Game Trading Website by Cheap Ass Gamer members.
Warriors Orochi
KOEI's Hit Crossover of the Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® Series Debuts on More Platforms with Exclusive Features
Opoona
Opoona™ is Ready to Take You on an Out-of-this-World Role-Playing Adventure
EA/Take-Two bid
Recommends Stockholders Not Tender Shares at $26 a Share
Tom Ohle appointment
Presiding over PR and marketing for The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED.
Europa Universalis: Rome
Official website for Europa Universalis Rome
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning Collector's Edition
The Ultimate Warhammer Online Experience Includes Exclusive Miniature, Original Graphic Novel, Bonus Quests and Rewards, Art Book, and More
SingStar: Summer Party
It's packed with summer hits past and present for your PlayStation®2
Mario Kart Wii
Start your engines and get racing in the 'Mario Kart Grand Wii' tournament for your chance to win great prizes including your very own Mario Kart VW Beetle Convertible
Conquer Online
Chinese MMORPG gets a new login interface.
Postal movie
Tribeca Film Center to Host NY Preview on April 1
Zu Online
"Little Sky" content now available.
Draft Day Sports: Pro Football
Next up from the chaps behind DDS: College Basketball, DDS: Pro Basketball and Total Pro Golf 2.
Sho Online
Closed beta successfully, well, closed.
Supreme Commander
Galaxy-spanning RTS to conquer the 360 in 2008
Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare
All hands on deck! A major new update is headed this way!
Supreme Commander
Renowned RTS from Chris Taylor to Debut in 2008
Silkroad Online
Premium Gold Time Plus, Fur Clothing and a Clock of Reincarnation could now be yours.
Z.A.P.
Classic Arcade Action Meets Cutting Edge Multiplayer Gaming
2008 Electronic Gaming Summit
Dr. Oren Harari, Renowned Author of 'Break from the Pack' to Keynote
NOMBZ: Night of a Million Billion Zombies
Blam! Make that nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine billion, nine hundred and ninety-nine million, nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine zombies.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
North American Soundtrack Will Feature Weezer, Mars Volta, DJ Shadow and other Hot Musical Artists
Majesco/Humongous deal
Heralds Wii games featuring Freddi Fish, Pajama Sam and SPY Fox.
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
Live World Premiere presented by Sierra and Yahoo! will feature Oakenfold, members of the Florida Classical Symphony, with Special Guest Appearance by Cee-Lo, at Winter Music Conference 2008
25th March, 2008
A-B-O-O
Action puzzler starring Plumeboom, available now - and there's a demo too.
The Matrix Online™
Players Can Celebrate with The Return of the Smith Virus, New Loot and a Party with Developers
Double Fusion/Gearbox Software deal
Titles from Award-Winning Developer of Major Console and PC Franchises
SwitchBlade
New FPS Pack Gives PC Gamers New Ways to Play Their Favorite Shooters
Zombie BBQ
Enjoyup Games marinading it for Gammick Entertaiment.
Gears of War 2
Go behind the scenes and on stage with Epic Games as they show off "Gears of War 2" and the updated Unreal Engine 3 at the 2008 Game Developers Conference
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul
New Unit, New Maps, Level Armor Progression, Fully Implemented Clan System, Achievement System and More
Savage 2: A Tortured Soul
S2 GAMES ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED LINUX CLIENT FOR SAVAGE 2: A TORTURED SOUL
Arctic Stud Poker Run
For those who crave great games and great food, America's original fast food hamburger restaurant and a truly original computer game make the perfect combination
HeroCraft/UFT/NSS deal
Free mobile games available to latter's customers.
JoWooD third-party distribution
Helping developers and other publishers reach German-speaking folk.
Monumental Technology Suite
PayByCash option incorporated into MMO dev toolset.
Yakuza 2
Yakuza 2 Confirmed By SEGA Europe For A 2008 Release
X-Blades
Fast-Paced Anime-Action Title Hacks and Slashes onto the Interwebs
Powershot Pinball Constructor
Release date set for Powershot Pinball Constructor for the Nintendo DS.
Claire Anderson appointment
Joins dev studio training outfit as senior consultant.
Fish Fillets 2
Level editor av-eel-able.
videoGaiden
"videoGaiden Game Awards 2008" show airing this Sunday.
Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Worried you missed something? Full list of clues and secrets released.
Football Pro
Online/mobile fantasy footie game launched in conjunction with your super soaraway Sun.
Unreal Engine 3
World-renowned online game developer expands on Unreal legacy
Audio Factory update
Sound effects synthesis people unveil their logo.
Blue Dragon Original Soundtrack
Original Music by Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Mobile version of movie sequel arriving in November.
Emoticons
Start-up casual game studio iQ212 releases its first game, Emoticons. Puzzle game developed for multi-platform play and cross-demographic appeal.
Obscure: The Aftermath
Lucky Winner to Receive a Wii, Obscure: The AftermathAnd Draven Gear
Rock Band
The number one selling game in February 2008 is coming to Wii! [1]
Maximum-Football
Strap on the helmet head into the game – A major Maximum Football Update is ready!
24th March, 2008
Wii
King's Knight and Powerball available in the States to retro-downloaders.
Imagine Rock Star
Band-building game for girls.
Arcade-In-A-Box
Destroy your gamepad and win a coin-op-styled console.
Warfare
Rondomedia to publish and distribute in Germany.
Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge
Top Ware the chosen ones for Polish publishing duties.
21st March, 2008
Knight Online
Knight Online - Twin 14th Worlds are now LIVE!
Dead Space
Feature Based on Highly Anticipated Video Game Is First Project Between Starz Media and Electronic Arts
20th March, 2008
Atari UK To Release 'Driving Theory Training'
Fasten your Seatbelt for Atari's On-the-Move Driving Theory Test and Highway Code Tutor for Nintendo DS™
The Escapist Presents March Mayhem: Developers' Showdown
Tournament Gives Gamers the Chance to Crown the Best Game Developer in the Industry
SouthPeak Brings Temptation To The RPG Genre
Sequel Announced for epic RPG; Two Worlds: The Temptation Arrives This Autumn
Viva Media Announces Deal With Braingame Publishing GmbH
THE IMMORTALS OF TERRA, A LANDMARK SCI-FI ADVENTURE WILL LAUNCH IN SPRING 2008
Hurry Up Hedgehog – a cute addition to your Nintendo DS collection!
Release date set for Hurry Up Hedgehog for the Nintendo DS.
Guitar Hero(R): On Tour Explodes onto Nintendo DS This Summer
New Game Introduces Revolutionary Guitar Hero(TM) Guitar Grip(TM) Peripheral for Anytime, Anywhere Guitar Hero(R) Gameplay
Popcorn Arcade Signs BATTLE RAGE: THE ROBOT WARS
Coming soon for Nintendo Wii...
Interactive Movies Come to Life on PLAYSTATION®3 with System Software Update Version 2.20
Downloadable Movie Content and Interactive Games, available with BD-LIVE
Ayzenberg Group's GROUP'S Inaugural [a]list summit Attracts Elite Panel Of Video Game Industry Insiders To Share Best Advertising Practices At Invitation-Only Conference March 27 - 29
Filled-to-Capacity Conference to Feature Opening Remarks by 42 Entertainment's Jordan Weisman, Five Panels, and 28 Speakers
Become Napoleon And Conquer Europe In New PC Game
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME AND COMMAND THE MOST FAMOUS HISTORICAL BATTLES OF THE 19TH CENTURY
Warhammer® 40,000TM: Dawn of War® – Soulstorm(TM) and Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights live on GamersGate
Games Industry Heavyweight Gosen Joins Xbox Europe
Senior Appointment Signals Greater Focus On Expanding The European Market For Xbox 360™
SBK08 – The Official Website
www.sbkthegame.com
Dive Into The World Of Ivalice This Summer With FINAL FANTASY TACTICS® A2: Grimoire of the Rift™
The Latest Square Enix Tactical RPG Enters the Ivalice Alliance on June 24, 2008
Award-Winning Charity Game The Tuttles Madcap Misadventures Ships To Retail Supported By Facebook Contest
Seriously Ill Kids Stand to Benefit from Creative Fundraising Campaign
Running With Scissors Shakes Up The POSTAL Boards
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forums
World of Motorsport Unveiled as Codemasters® Reveals First Race Driver: GRID™ Gameplay Trailer
First stunning gameplay video reveals all online at www.racedrivergrid.com
World of Motorsport Unveiled as Codemasters® Reveals First Race Driver: GRID™ Gameplay Trailer
First stunning gameplay video reveals all online at www.racedrivergrid.com
Get a Sneak Peek at Panzer Command: Kharkov with Google Earth!
Watch the epic battle of Kharkov unfold in the splendor of Google Earth!
Flashman Studios Teams With Licensing Works, LLC To License Videogames For MEG's In My Pocket(TM) Franchise
Publisher Sought to Help Bring Worldwide, Popular IP to the Videogame Universe
19th March, 2008
The Fight Continues - Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack Arrives in April
The award-winning "Halo 3" multiplayer experience continues to evolve with three new maps available only on Xbox LIVE Marketplace
SEGA DARES YOU TO GO NORSE
Viking: Battle for Asgard Theme Packs Available Via Xbox Live
STAR-STUDDED CAST ANNOUNCED FOR CAPCOM®'S LIVE-ACTION STREET FIGHTER MOVIE
2008 World-Release In Celebration of Street Fighter's 20th Anniversary
RADAR™ GROUP ANNOUNCED
Original Thinking™ entertainment entity to incubate, manage and produce Intellectual Properties for cross-media leveraging in video game and film markets
CBS and Gameloft Use Real Phone Calls to Unravel Clues and Solve Crimes in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation™ — The Mobile Game"
Mobile Characters Based on the Popular TV Series Call Players and Provide Investigative Tips for Sin City Murder Case
NEVES WINS CHILDREN'S EXCELLENCE AWARD AND ANNOUNCES PRICE DROP
New Price Point to Drive Accessibility for Award-Winning Title
LET THE NIGHTMARE BEGIN! OBSCURE: THE AFTERMATH GOES GOLD ON Wii™, PLAYSTATION®2 SYSTEM AND PC
Ignition Entertainment's Highly Anticipated Survival Horror Title Will Ship to North American Retailers on March 25th, 2008
SAMURAI WARRIORS®2 XTREME LEGENDS® AVAILABLE NOW
The Latest Installment Expands the Series with New Characters, Scenarios and More
