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Innex to Release First-Ever Age-Restricted Video Game Gun Accessory

The RapidShot machine gun to premiere at E3 Expo in Los Angeles. - June 02, 2010 - Innex, Inc.

CTA Digital Partners with Kids Are Heroes to Launch the Inflatable Race Kart for Wii at E3 Expo 2010

Leading game accessory manufacturer, CTA Digital, is working in a joint collaboration with nonprofit organization ‘Kids Are Heroes,’ to announce their upcoming product launch at the E3 Expo: the Inflatable Race Kart for Wii. - May 31, 2010 - CTA Digital

Joymax Selects MO Group International as Their Localization and Game Testing Provider for their Online MMO's

Leading online game developer Joymax, selects MO Group International as their online MMO localization and game testing services provider. - May 30, 2010 - MO Group International

Brothersoft Unveiled Top 5 World Cup 2010 Games for Football Fans

Every four years, in June, 32 teams from different countries assemble for the world's greatest international soccer event called The World Cup. Every player will show their passion for football at The World Cup 2010. For football fans, how will they pass the enormous break of 2-3 hours between some... - May 28, 2010 - Brothersoft

Brothersoft Launches Its Browser Games Channel on May 25th

Brothersoft, a leading software download portal, announced the release of its new channel Browser Games on May 25th 2010. Accompanying the growing Browser Games market, numerous internationally renowned developers join the ranks of Browser Games’ research and development as Browser Games... - May 27, 2010 - Brothersoft

Playrix Launches Fishdom 2

The long-awaited sequel to the original hit match-3 puzzler from Playrix Entertainment has been released on the developer’s web site. - May 27, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Introducing WaitingRoomGames.com by point2explore

Leading multimedia development company CD Meyer recently adapted its popular touch screen games and programs for office waiting rooms and medical facilities. - May 26, 2010 - CD Meyer, Inc./point2explore

Independence Day Arrives Early as KiwiTech Makes 76 eBook Apps Free

KiwiTech apps ranked #1 in four countries and have crossed 500,000 downloads - May 21, 2010 - KiwiTech Corp.

Deals4Downloads.com Successfully Reaches First Beta Milestone with 1,000 Listed Deals on Download Games

Deals4Downloads.com lists 1,000 deals for downloadable games and thereby showing both the growing importance of the digital distribution and the need for matchmaking platforms for gamers, developers and shops alike. - May 21, 2010 - Deals4Downloads.com

CTA Digital Introduces an Inventive Rowing Accessory for Wii™

CTA Digital (http://ctadigital.com) has introduced their latest accessory for the Nintendo Wii™, the Rowing Machine. This rowing accessory allows Wii™ users to add some cardiovascular action to their exercises. It is a basic non-electric accessory, which is quite similar to typical... - May 20, 2010 - CTA Digital

Play N Trade Crowns International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament Winner, Gives Away Over $1700 in Prizes

16 year old Evan Williams takes the grand prize in the International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament. Over 150 stores participated in this one of a kind tournament. - May 19, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

Scallyroo.com Unveils Online Gaming Platform

Leading online social destination for teens, Scallyroo.com, unveiled a gaming platform that they hope will shift the online gaming landscape. - May 13, 2010 - Scallyroo.com

Best Canadian Casino Relaunch

Much anticipated relaunch of bestcanadiancasinos.com. Latest in news and reviews on online casinos that support Canadian players. - May 12, 2010 - Best Canadian Casinos

Call of Atlantis™ by Playrix® Wins a Prestigious Award

The match-3 puzzler from Playrix has been named Winner of the iParenting Media Award, the only certified product review and awards program in the industry - May 09, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Deals4Downloads.com Launches Weekend Deal Roundup Service with More Than 30 Deals on Download Games

Deals4Downloads.com today launches its weekly Weekend Deal Roundup service a compilation of the best deals on downloadable games every Friday afternoon. - May 09, 2010 - Deals4Downloads.com

Thunderstruck II is Now at Red Flush

Tuesday the 4th of May was the day that every Red Flush online casino player was glued to their computer screen and it was all due to the fact that Thunderstruck II had bolted onto the scene as the latest gaming release from Microgaming. - May 07, 2010 - Red Flush Online Casino

Thunderstruck II hits Casino La Vida

Any player who has played at a Microgaming online casino will know about the Thunderstruck legacy. This video slots game changed the face of online gaming upon its release, and provided players with lucrative wins, incredible special features and hours of entertainment value. The popularity of the game spurred the release of Thunderstruck II; the sequel to this favoured game that has now been released into the vast collection at Casino La Vida. - May 07, 2010 - Casino La Vida

CTA Digital Eases Charging with Non Contact Induction Charging Pad for DSi and DSi XL

With the release of the Induction Charging Pad for DSi™ and DSi™ XL, CTA Digital has simplified the way mobile gamers charge their handheld devices. The charging pad uses innovative induction technology that allows users to simply place their units on top of the charging pad, instead of fumbling with cables. - May 07, 2010 - CTA Digital

CTA Digital Launches Multi Function Aerobic Step for Wii Fit

With the release of the Multi Function Aerobic Step for Wii Fit, CTA Digital is offering users a way to increase their workout effectiveness. - May 07, 2010 - CTA Digital

Brothersoft Releases the March Report of Mobile Games Software Industry

Mobile owners tend to download Sport Games with great frequency, taking about 33% of the total mobile games downloads quantity; while puzzle games only take 8% with the largest quantity of downloads. - May 06, 2010 - Brothersoft

Coins for Cows: Rixty Gives Social Gamers Best Value for Using Cash and Coins

- At the Social Gaming Summit 2010, Rixty, a cash-based alternative payment system, today announced it has eliminated consumer fees associated with using cash to make virtual currency purchases in the most popular Facebook games. - Using Rixty, it does not matter if players are building a farm,... - May 06, 2010 - Rixty

Pavlov's Kitchen Announces Public Release of "Shadows of Orleans: Voodoo Wars" Free Online Role-Playing Strategy Game

Start-up independent game developer Pavlov's Kitchen, LLC announces the public release of "Shadows of Orleans: Voodoo Wars" at VoodooWars.com. Voodoo Wars is stylized role-playing game of strategy based in the Time Rift of Orleans, where the physical and spiritual worlds intertwine. In... - May 06, 2010 - Pavlov's Kitchen, LLC

Announcing the Padded Puppet Pouch for DS and DSi

CTA Digital takes a bold step with a Padded Puppet Pouch for DS/DSi™ that ranks high on the cuteness meter. - May 05, 2010 - CTA Digital

Von Nostrum Games Centralizes World Time with Free App "Deci Clock"

Bringing The World Together One Decimal Point at a Time. - May 04, 2010 - Von Nostrum Games

MO Group International Partners with Gate2Shop to Offer Online Payment Solutions to Its Localization Clients

Gate2Shop and MO Group International combine their strengths to provide e-commerce solutions as well as localization and game testing services. - May 02, 2010 - MO Group International

Deals4Downloads.com Starts Beta with More Than 300 Releases and Deals on Digitally Distributed Games

Deals4Downloads.com, the news and deals aggregation portal for digitally distributed games, starts the official Beta with more than 300 available deals and releases of digitally distributed games and helps its visitors to save up to 80%. - April 30, 2010 - Deals4Downloads.com

A Bright, Breezy Puzzler "Lively Cubes" Now Available from Shamrock Games

Shamrock Games (Next Media Group Holding Company) today announced the release of mobile game Lively Cubes, an exciting puzzle adventure with 48 levels featuring captivating graphics with scores of colors, lively cubes that try to entertain the player at every opportunity. - April 29, 2010 - Shamrock Games

Live Mobile Gaming Boom – Qeep Counts 4 Million Users

- Qeep exceeds 4 million users worldwide - Mobile skill gaming heating up – Qeep records 12 million games played - April 29, 2010 - BLUE LION mobile GmbH

Fifteen Month Celebration of Enigma Games' RPG Wargods Online Begins April 28th

The monthly celebration is a feature unique among online role playing games, and the focus this month is on life away from the battle. - April 27, 2010 - Enigma Games

ChessStars: Play Chess for Fun or Money

ChessStars.net launches their new chess website with tournaments for cash prizes, and offers a number of game play options including a new variation of the game: Random Piece Chess. - April 24, 2010 - ChessStars

CTA Digital Releases Cushion for Wii Fit Balance Board

You can now add comfort to your Wii Fit workouts with this new cushion designed specifically for the Wii Fit Balance Board. The plush material feels great under your feet when doing extensive workouts. - April 23, 2010 - CTA Digital

Game Cow Successfully Launches New Mother’s Day Gift Approach

GameCow Pty Ltd, an Australian console game specialist, has launched a new exciting approach to celebrate mothers of all ages on May 9th. Under the motto “Mummy deserves a Great Gift This Mother’s Day,” the company, which is run by parents who understand the importance of overall... - April 22, 2010 - Game Cow

Design News and MAKE Announce the Gadget Freak Design Contest

The contest invites participants to design a gadget which must incorporate electronic elements and involve sensing, motion, timing and/or networking elements, and to submit instructions on how to build it. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 plus the opportunity of posting their winning design and kit on MAKE’s new “Makers Market” online marketplace (makersmarket.com). - April 21, 2010 - Design News

Red Flush Presents Thunderstruck 2

Red Flush is proud to play a part in releasing the follow up to one of the most frequently played and widely enjoyed online slot games ever developed. Thunderstruck II is set to explode onto computer screens the world over in May 2010; and Red Flush is thrilled to be one of the online casinos offering access to this brilliant Microgaming video slots jackpot. - April 21, 2010 - Red Flush Online Casino

Calculator Games Releases the Largest Action Adventure Game for iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad

Calculator Games today announced that their sci-fi action adventure game, Giant Leap, is now available exclusively for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Giant Leap is the largest action adventure game available on the App Store. In it, players must stop a horde of invading aliens before they reach Earth. - April 19, 2010 - Calculator Games

Playrix® to Launch Call of Atlantis™ for iPhone™

Award-winning Match-3 Puzzle Game to hit the App Store in early May. - April 18, 2010 - Playrix Entertainment

Website Launch Announcement: CTA Digital Redefines Its Web Presence

With a redesigned website, CTA Digital launches itself into the social media stratosphere while providing its customers and end users with more ways to connect with the company for information, support, and product advice. The streamlined design makes finding information and browsing through the products much easier. - April 16, 2010 - CTA Digital

PowerPoker Extends Business to Casino Market with CTXM

Favorite poker brand PowerPoker has extended its business to the casino market, adding CTXM’s casino suite. A variety of CTXM casino, fixed odds and mini-games are now available to players worldwide. - April 15, 2010 - CTXM Ltd

Play N Trade Clarksville, TN Celebrates Grand Opening with Tennessee Titans' Cortland Finnegan Autograph Signing

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Clarksville, TN store on Saturday, March 24th featuring Tennessee Titans’ cornerback Cortland Finnegan on hand to sign autographs. In addition to the autograph... - April 15, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

Social Media Site Newgrounds Creates Opportunity for Indie Game Developer ClickShake Games

Newgrounds.com Power of Three event created the opportunity independent game developers Jay Ziebarth and Steve Castro needed to find each other and form the new game development company ClickShakeGames.com. They are now working on a 2 game simultaneous release: a new Several Journeys of Reemus chapter, plus The Ballads of Reemus: When the Bed Bites. - April 14, 2010 - ClickShakeGames.com

CTA Digital Releases Master Exercise Kit for Wii and Wii Fit

CTA Digital has released the Master Exercise Kit for Wii™ and Wii Fit™, a set of five components designed to add a new dimension to Wii Fit™ gaming. The Master Exercise Kit contains a resistance band, calorie counter adapter, yoga mat, water bottle, and step cups to enhance your... - April 14, 2010 - CTA Digital

InsideG Starts Independent Online Casino, Poker & Sportsbook Guide

InsideG is a new site that includes hundreds of reviews of online casino, poker, bingo, sportsbook (sports betting) and lottery sites. Screenshots and full details are provided in every case. The aim of the website is to improve and strengthen the communication and relationship between casino... - April 13, 2010 - InsideG

Fourteen Month Celebration of Enigma Games' Wargods Online is Underway

Highlighting a different theme and new achievements, the monthly celebration is a way to recognize the loyal social gamers who have contributed to the growth of Wargods Online. - April 12, 2010 - Enigma Games

Play N Trade to Host International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 tournament at participating Play N Trade Stores offering over $1700 in prizes. Players will compete in local rounds starting May 8th at participating... - April 10, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

CTA Digital Releases Dual Touch Charge Station for Wii to Simultaneously Charge Remotes

CTA Digital has released the Dual Touch Charge Station for the Nintento Wii, a dual induction charging station that allows gamers to recharge their Wii Remotes by simply laying them on the charger. Gamers can easily charge their Wii Remotes without the hassle of removing the protective silicone cases or lining up metal strips. - April 09, 2010 - CTA Digital

Best Week Gambler of "Viaden Legend Slots" for iPhone Already Won His iPad. Who's Next?

Viaden Media, which released “Viaden Legend Slots” for iPhone/iPod Touch a week ago, has presented the first prize to Viaden Slot’s best gambler. The winner turned out to be a Russian fellow, who enjoys slots playing all day long. Together with the prize (real iPad) Viaden prepared for the winner and all slots lovers one more pleasant surprise. “Viaden Legend Slots for iPad” in high definition is now available on the App Store. - April 07, 2010 - Viaden Media

Class 3 Zombie Outbreak Infects Google Maps(R)

Australian indie game developer, Binary Space releases "Class 3 Outbreak" (C3O), a real time strategy zombie game running on Google Maps(R). C3O gives players the impossible task of holding back waves of zombies with a hopelessly outnumbered police force. Stamp out infections as they... - April 06, 2010 - Binary Space