2007 March

‘Si vis pacem, para bellum ‘ - ‘ If you seek peace, prepare for war’ - Publius Renatus, 390 AD
The History Channel Great Battles of Rome today puts its milestone in the conquest of the net!
greatbattlesofrome.com will host all infos and curiosities about Black Bean’s brand new videogame: all the product info and features, a [...]

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the highly anticipated Devil May Cry 4, already in development for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION3 (PS3), is now also in development for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PC. Each version of the game will be [...]

Enlight Interactive, one of the world’s leading developers and publishers of entertainment software for the PC platform, today announced Circus Empire, the world’s first ever 3D circus simulation game. Players will be able to design their own circus in three dimensions, complete with trapeze artists, clowns, lion tamers and a variety of other performers, each [...]

This is my first encounter with the Virtual Villagers, but not the first time I’ve played a SIM-style game. I’ve played Populous, Sim City, The Sims - years ago. This game’s objective is to complete the 16 puzzles with other tasks along the way. This game stands out from many adventure games in that every [...]

First details emerge, including the ultra-collectible Legendary Edition, complete with documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, developer commentaries, rare art and more.
Microsoft Game Studios and Bungie Studios today confirmed the first exciting details of the three editions of this year’s most anticipated video game release, “Halo 3.” Gamers will have their choice of Standard Edition, Limited Edition and [...]

Celebrate more than two decades of the Castlevania franchise by reliving (or experiencing for the first time) one of the series’ most highly regarded games. The legendary 2D side-scrolling action adventure game from Konami Digital Entertainment, “Castlevania: Symphony of Night,” will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, March [...]

Last year a Web site was launched that changed the way gamers bought sold and traded their MMORPG items and accounts. The Web site, MMO Market, was heralded by some as the next step for an embattled market.
In December of 2006 the Web site owners decided to remove the site after a server crash. Three [...]

The merry month of March is here, and the Leprechauns are back in full force at AdventureQuest! Uncle Sham is heading an army of forest creatures, including Leprechauns, to take over the Leprechaun Nation’s banking system. He plans to force everyone in the land to pay him taxes. However, that wily leprechaun did not reckon [...]

Sony Online Entertainment today announced EverQuest The Anniversary Edition, a new compilation collection for the Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), EverQuest. EverQuest The Anniversary Edition will only be available at participating retail locations and is scheduled for release on April 23, 2007, for the suggested retail price of US$19.99.
“After eight successful years of EverQuest, [...]

Our friends over at Games Press write:
Today, March 16th, is Red Nose Day, the day on the UK calendar when the nation unites to raise money for good causes in the name of comedy. So, eager not to be excluded, Games Press has been keeping an eye out for Red-Nose-related happenings in the world of [...]

Today, NCsoft has released an introduction by North American Associate Producer Tim Tan which gives further details on Lineage II - The Chaotic Throne: Interlude’s Primeval Isle, also accompanied by screenshots.
Located to the south of Rune Castle, is the dangerous and mysterious Primeval Isle. This island was originally discovered by “Lucas,” an explorer from the [...]

It’s not only people up and down the UK who are busy buying Red Noses and fundraising for Comic Relief this week.
Residents of online world “Second Life” can now virtually wear the Red Nose while making a very real donation to Comic Relief.
Second Life is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its [...]

Rupert, please tell us a little about yourself. How long have you been working in the games industry now, in which projects have you been involved?
RE: I joined Electronic Arts in 1987 and was the 3rd member of EAUK Dev, since leaving in 1995, I have worked as Senior Producer at Sony and Sega, and [...]

Based on the upcoming feature film from Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Columbia Pictures, Spider-Man 3 allows players to experience the actions of heroic red suit Spider-Man, and for the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black suit persona. Set in a 3D side scrolling world and delivering complete touch screen handling, players must draw upon [...]

Mobile games publisher LemonQuest has confirmed the release of R. Talsorian Games’ creation, Cyberpunk, one of the most successful role-playing games of all time. Set in a sinister future where thrilling action is never far away, Cyberpunk invites the user to set off on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams.
LemonQuest has today announced the release [...]

Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, announced today that it will partner with Crayola to bring the company’s much-loved crayons to Nintendo DS screens.
Set in exciting locations around the globe, Crave Entertainment’s upcoming Crayola game will lead players on a colorful romp to find hidden treasure. Armed only with a treasure map and [...]

The first ever of its kind, all female podcast, Gamer Girls Radio, relaunches today with a new home and fresh new look.
The new site will host a variety of features including news and reviews from various community driven, female-oriented Web sites, blogs, and more.
Gamer Girls Radio debuted on the gaming Web site Gameshout.com in 2006 and [...]

Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console videogames, today announced Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for Wii.
The Dave Mirra video game franchise has sold more than 2 million units across all platforms, and the latest installment is sure to please fans with its arcade-like feel and diverse play. Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the Wii video [...]

Oxygen Games is proud to announce the launch of Powershot Pinball Constructor for the Nintendo DS system in Q2 2007. Pinball enthusiasts can enjoy a great game of pinball by either choosing one of the pre-designed tables or by creating their very own! With the unique table editor, players can design and build their very [...]

Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of wireless games and content, today announced plans to bring the classic arcade hit Popeye to mobile phones through a partnership with King Features, the world’s premier distributor of comics, columns, editorial cartoons, puzzles and games to newspapers, and one of the world’s most experienced organizations in merchandising [...]