Month: July 2011

Mad Catz® Announced As Official FightStick Sponsor of Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2011

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ) announced today its sponsorship of EVO 2011 and plans for nine fighters from Team Mad Catz to compete. Mad Catz will have a booth where attendees can meet Team Mad Catz, get hands-on with new Mad Catz accessories including the new FightStick carry-cases, and win Team Mad …

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Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge (360, PC, PS3)

Incredible in-game video shows why Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge is the essential companion to summer for rugby fans Alternative Software, European distributor of Home Entertainment Software’s Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge, is pleased to offer the first in-game video of Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge. Driven by the intense passion of developer Sidhe, the video oozes quality, …

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GUNSLINGERS: WESTERN HEROES FOR THE Wii (WII)

Includes two western-style revolver attachments for your Wii Remote City of Industry, Calif.—July 29, 2011—Interworks Unlimited, the fastest-growing distributor of innovative gaming peripherals, today announced the upcoming release of Gunslingers for Wii. Gunslingers is an action-packed rail-shooter for Wii™. Taking unique advantage of the abilities of the Wii Remote™ to put the player in the …

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Nintendo slashes around 40% from Japanese 3DS price

Nintendo America and Europe have confirmed the relative price cuts in their territories, with both continents reducing the cost to retailers by around a third. In the US, that cost will now be $169.99 as opposed to $249.99, whilst European retailers can expect a similar reduction. “For anyone who was on the fence about buying …

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EA Sports Unveils Global Football Stars for Fifa 12

Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed an iconic lineup of international football stars that will help launch EA SPORTS™ FIFA 12, winner of 20 “Best Sports Game of E3” awards, including the prestigious E3 Game Critics award.* Headlining the group of footballers is Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and Real Madrid’s Kaká, who will be joined …

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Jump onto the Indie arcade for a game of ‘Pixel Blocked!’ (XBLA)

Vancouver, July 27th, 2011 – Vancouver based Damni Games announced today that the premier release of its debut puzzle game – Pixel Blocked! – is now available on the XBLIG channel for a retail price of 80MSP. Featuring over 180 unique puzzles, Pixel Blocked! is designed to challenge the spatial logic, speed, and critical thinking …

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The Free Red Dead Redemption Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack DLC Is Coming in

As previously announced, we’ve got a special and completely free bonus pack of Red Dead Redemption DLC coming as a show of appreciation for the awesome long-term support for the game’s multiplayer modes since its release in 2010. Today we can confirm the title for you: the Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack will feature new …

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Legendary Wwe Superstar the Rock Among Pre-Order Retail Incentives

THQ Inc. today announced new details surrounding the company’s pre-order retail incentive programs in UK and Europe for WWE® 12, the forthcoming release from the renowned WWE flagship videogame franchise. Often touted as “the most electrifying man in all of entertainment,” legendary WWE Superstar The Rock will be available as a playable character for consumers …

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Everquest to Be Inducted Into Game Developers Choice Online Awards Hall of Fame

SAN FRANCISCO – July 27, 2011 – Organizers of the Game Developers Conference® Online (GDC Online) have revealed that the 2011 Online Game Legend Award at the second annual Game Developers Choice Online Awards will go to John Taylor and Kelton Flinn, the founders of Kesmai Corporation, and the creators of seminal, inspirational early online …

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