These types of games are particularly popular in the Xbox Live Indie Games portal, as they’re seemingly fairly easy to make. Decimation X3Developer: Xona GamesIf Space Invaders had a modern remake, it would be called Space Invaders Infinity Gene, which is a thing that exists. Decimation X3 is neither fun nor enough of an evolution over games like Space Invaders or Galaga to merit its existence, even as a cheap XBL indie title. Score RushDev: Xona GamesAlthough Score Rush has the least compelling

Another day, another set of ridiculously awesome Steam sales. Today’s batch includes a few that I foolishly bought just two days ago, and of course now they’re even cheaper. I think I will start chasing Valve around on my bike and screaming, “I want my two dollars!”Key deals include:The Ball – $4.99 (75% off)Quake Complete Pack – $10.20 (66% off)City of Heroes: Going Rogue Complete Collection – $10.00 (75% off)Plants vs. Zombies: GOTY Edition – $4.00 (60% off)[Steam]

A recent patch for DJ Hero 2 now allows for DLC from the first game to be played in the sequel, according to the official DJ Hero Twitter. While this is good news, it’d be much better if the original’s entire setlist was compatible as well. I personally favor last year’s mixes compared to the new ish. Too much Kanye, not enough Daft.

Renegade Kid, most popular for their Dementium series on Nintendo’s dual-screened handheld, has officially become a licensed 3DS developer. This news comes from the official blog of studio co-founder Jools Watsham:“I am extremely proud to annouce that Renegade Kid was blessed with authorized developer status for the new super sleek and sexy Nintendo 3DS a couple of months ago. Apologies for the delay in letting everyone know, but we’ve been kinda busy digging into all of the 3DS goodness.”It’s g

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has been analyzing (or doing whatever it is that analysts do) and has told Joystiq that he believes the 3DS won’t be launching in the US in time for the targeted March release date that was mentioned by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata during the 3DS press conference. He has also said that he believes the unit will run $250 when it comes stateside. This comes after NoA boss Reggie Fils-Aime mentioned that the device would reach all major markets by March 31,

A long time ago in another galaxy, far far away…a legion of fanboys were screaming bloody murder for Blizzard to release a proper sequel to StarCraft and then were suddenly silenced. Yes, it seems like it’s been ages since we last heard of anything StarCraft related, and after one canceled game and major MMO later, it’s finally here! After more than a decade of waiting, PC gamers will finally have a chance to play the much-anticipated sequel to StarCraft as Blizzard finally releases StarCraft II

Natsume, a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar has gone gold and will be released for the Nintendo DST on August 17th. The game will retail at an MSRP of $29.99 and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. “Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar is one of the best Harvest Moon games yet,” said Hiro Maekawa, President and CEO of Natsume. They’ll raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, and then sell their wares at their ver

Windsof Change Blow Through the Kingdom of the Winds Sunnyvale,CA – Nexon’s game Nexus: Kingdom of the Winds enters a new age. This month sawthe release of a massive expansion pack of new spells, effects, and sounds. Nexus also diversified its game playby introduction of character natures. This expands its already highly diversecommunity of paths, sub paths, and grades to allow players to find a role andplace in the massive community that they will enjoy. Alsothis month Nexus expanded its Justic

**************************** MEDIAALERT: JANUARY 4, 2001 **************************** CESWEBCAST AND XBOX CHAT DETAILS ANNOUNCED Microsofttoday announced details for their upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES)keynote webcast and Xbox chat, taking place this Saturday, January 6, 2001. Toview the webcast, gamers are encouraged to visit Xbox.com at approximately9:15am PST, click the link for the webcast, and sit back and enjoy the show! In conjunction with the webcast, JAllard, General Manager o

ORIGINSystems is pleased to announce that Ultima Online: Third Dawn has hit goldstatus. The software is being duplicated for packaging and will be shipped toretailers on March 27. Beta testing on Ultima Online:Third Dawn continues andupdates will be patched to address known issues. Please continue to check ourwebsite at http://www.uo.com for furtherdetails on Third Dawn’s beta test as it continues in the coming weeks leadingup to the UO:TD product launch later this month. ForMore Product Informa

N’LightningSoftware Development Announces Catechumen(TM) WASHINGTON,DC — (INTERNET WIRE) — 03/19/2001 — N’Lightning Software Development,Inc. http://www.n-lightning.com todayannounced the release of Catechumen to the retail channel. Catechumen is being marketed and sold to theUS and European retail markets by CenturionSoft® a Software Abroad Company http://www.softwareabroad.com “Catechumenis the first high quality, 3D, first-person Christian computer game everproduced,” said Ralph Bagley , President of N’Lig

Interplay Entertainment Corp. will be showingdemonstrations of their impressive line-up, by appointment only, on the groundlevel of the convention center in the Concourse Hall, #150A and 150B. Leadingoff the company’s E3 2001 next generation console lineup is Baldur’s Gate:Dark Alliance for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Baldur’s Gate II: Throne of Bhaal expands and enriches thegameplay experience by adding several new locations, high-level spells andpowerful new characters to

May21st, 2001Geta look at GodGames’ Upcoming Title Myth III: The Wolf Age

SEPTEMBER 24,2001LINKS 2001 VGA TOUR SEMI-FINALSBEGIN TODAYTop 70Cyber-Golfers Compete ForChance to Win $50,000 Grand PrizeMicrosoftannounced today that the VGA Links Cup Tour Semi-Finals, the invitational eventof the Links 2001 Virtual Golf Association (VGA) Tour, begins today. The top 70moneyboard leaders (plus ties) will battle for the top four positions on thevirtual Westfields Golf Club course in Virginia. Defending champion Paul Willey (Paul_Willey)ended up in fourth place after the first

11 October 2001VIRGIN GETS GUILTY GEAR XPS2 beat-‘em-up heading to Europe in timefor ChristmasPlayStation 2 fans will have every reason tofeel guilty this Christmas, as Virgin Interactive today announces it has snappedup the European distribution rights to Sammy’s astounding beat-‘em-up GuiltyGear X. The array of tactics and moves available to each player is astounding,commanding a greater degree of strategy than most other beat-‘em-ups. Guilty Gear X is the most explosive versionin the series,

THQ SHIPSDARK SUMMIT FOR XBOX AND PLAYSTATION 2First Ever Action-Adventure Snowboarding Title Expands Genre With InnovativeMission-Based GameplayCALABASAS HILLS, Calif. ,– November 12, 2001 – THQ Inc. (NASDAQ NMS: THQI) today announced therelease of Dark Summit™, the first ever mission-based snowboardinggame. Dark Summit ships today as a launch title for the Xbox™ videogamesystem from Microsoft and is scheduled to release for the PlayStation® 2computer entertainment system on November 27. “Asa d

While DreamCatcher (the parent company) will be cateringto a more hard-core gamer with its launch of Project Earth and Fuel,The Adventure Company will devote itself entirely to publishing anexclusive line of titles geared toward adventure gamers. “The introduction of TheAdventure Company as a standalone entity solidifies our company’s positionas a leading publisher and distributor of quality adventure games” said RichardWah Kan, CEO and President of DreamCatcher. “The Adventure Company isreally

WESTKA INTERACTIVE UNVEILS THE Y PROJECTPC Title Features the Latest UnrealTechnology, Allows Players to Experience the Game Any Way They ChooseFebruary 2, 2002, Cologne, Germany – From thetop gaming minds in Germany to the desktops of gamers around the world, thecreative masters at leading German game developer Westka Interactive todayannounced The Y Project. Set on a formerlypeaceful alien planet 200 years in the future, and crawling with monstrousinsects, The Y Project is scheduled for an ear

STRATEGY FIRST SIGNS PUBLISHING AGREEMENTWITH OBJECT SOFTWAREMontreal, Quebec. February 5th, 2002 –Strategy First and Object Software are pleased to announce that they have signeda North American publishing agreement for Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs. “We are pleased to have Object Software onboard, ” says Steve Wall, V.P. We lookforward to the game’s release later this year and hope that the relationshipbetween Strategy First and Object Software is a long term one.” Experience the thrill

UBI SOFT ANNOUNCES SEQUEL TO BEST-SELLING RAYMAN® CARTOON FANTASY SERIES Brace Yourselves! With more than 10 million copiessold, Rayman is one of Ubi Soft’s most popular brands. Rayman Advance was voted best platform game andbest graphics on a portable console by IGN.com at the 2001 E3 trade show. “Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havocpresents the leap forward the current generation of gamers has beenanticipating,” said Christine Burgess-Quemard, Managing Director ofInternational Production, Ubi Soft Entertain