Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:16:49 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/ Talk Strategy News en-us http://news.talkstrategy.com/images/logo.gif http://news.talkstrategy.com/ admin@talkstrategy.com http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1300 IGS ANNOUNCES NEW GEO POLITICAL SIM "COMMANDER IN CHIEF" Don’t Wait Until November; June is Your Chance to Become PresidentPARKVILLE, Maryland – April 9, 2008 – IGS (Interactive Gaming Software), a privately funded interactive entertainment publisher, today announced it will release a unique geo-political simulator game titled Commander In Chief. The game, which gives you the opportunity to become a head of state or government and make decisions o­n its behalf, is currently slated for retail release in the U.S. in Q2 2008 and will be available for $39.99. Published by IGS, Commander In Chief offers a true, realistic, and entertaining simulation of running a country’s government and taking part in economic, military, political, social, cultural, and foreign affairs. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:16:49 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1298 SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS PC GAMERS A FREE TWO-WEEK TRIAL OF WORLD IN CONFLICT The "Best Strategy Game of 2007" Now Available For Everyone in Free Two-Week Multiplayer TrialLOS ANGELES (March 13, 2008) - Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, is now offering a free two-week trial of World in ConflictTM, the groundbreaking action-strategy game that claimed the coveted E3 2007 Game Critics "Best Strategy Game" award, collected countless Editor's Choice commendations in reviews, and was the clear choice of international media as the "Best Strategy Game of 2007." The two-week trial will be open to any and all PC gamers and will offer a free taste of the award-winning multiplayer gameplay that made World in Conflict o­ne of the top-rated PC games of 2007. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:48:58 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1297 ATLUS U.S.A., INC. TO BRING OPERATION DARKNESSTM TO NORTH AMERICAThe Fuhrer's power grows… The time to act is now!IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — NOVEMBER 16TH, 2007 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that it has obtained the North American publishing rights for Operation Darkness, an epic fantasy WWII turn-based strategy game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Operation Darkness is currently scheduled for release in 2008. Official Teaser Site Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:33:08 -0500 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1296 ATLUS U.S.A., INC. ANNOUNCES SPECTRAL FORCETM 3 FOR NORTH AMERICAHeroes for hire, unite!IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — NOVEMBER 16TH, 2007 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that it has obtained the North American publishing rights for Spectral Force 3. The first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, Spectral Force 3 delivers challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options! Look for Spectral Force 3 o­n the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in 2008! Official Teaser Site Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:27:59 -0500 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1295 Atlus USA announces R-Type Command IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — FEBRUARY 13th, 2008 — Atlus U.S.A., Inc. today announced that R-Type Command, a bold new turn-based strategy entry in the long-celebrated series of side scrolling shooters, is coming exclusively to the PlayStation Portable. R-Type Command hits store shelves May 6th with an MSRP of $39.99. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:22:07 -0500 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1293 This looks interesting. It's sort of like a Full Spectrum Warrior (J)RPG.SEGA'S VALKYRIA CHRONICLES JOURNEYS TO THE WEST Visually Stunning Role-Playing Game Heads Exclusively to the PLAYSTATION® 3 Computer Entertainment System SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (February 25, 2008) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles™ a fresh new take o­n the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Valkyria Chronicles™ combines strategy elements of conventional tactical role playing games with real-time action sequences. The game takes place in beautiful 3D environments that take full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION®3 system, giving players breathtaking graphics for a visually astounding gameplay experience. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:27:15 -0500 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1292 Speaking of non-obvious expansion developers:"Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties" Gets Ready to Expand Into the Eastern World, Goes GoldSecond expansion pack for massively popular Games for Windows franchise adds Eastern flare, hits store shelves Oct. 23rd Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the eagerly awaited “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties,” the second expansion pack for “Age of Empires III,” has gone gold and will hit retailers throughout North America o­n Oct. 23rd. From renowned real-time strategy developers Big Huge Games and Ensemble Studios, “Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties” introduces gamers to Asian civilizations and a host of new gameplay features. Players will experience firsthand the rich and historical influences of Asia while commanding their units and expanding their empire in the Eastern world. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:56:44 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1291 You might think why give a Dawn of War expansion to the people who made Titan Quest unless you remember that Iron Lore was founded by o­ne of the creators of the Age of Empires series.The Carnage Continues in THQ's Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) - Soulstorm(TM) Standalone Expansion in Million-Unit Selling Franchise Scheduled for Spring 2008 ReleaseAGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM): Dawn of War(R) - Soulstorm(TM), the next standalone chapter in internal studio Relic Entertainment's award-winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS) franchise, is scheduled for release o­n Windows PC in spring 2008. Featuring an extensive interplanetary campaign spanning an entire star system in the Warhammer(R) 40,000(TM) universe, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm introduces two all-new factions for an unprecedented total of nine playable races. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:46:25 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1290 THQ Ships Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing Fronts(TM) Next Chapter in Top-Rated Real Time Strategy Franchise Storms Retail OutletsAGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Company of Heroes(TM): Opposing Fronts(TM), developed by award-winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS) developer Relic Entertainment, has shipped for the Windows PC platform. Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next installment in the highest-rated RTS franchises of all time, building o­n the success of the original Company of Heroes(TM) with two new armies and vastly enhanced multiplayer options. The game is now available at major retail outlets worldwide. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:22:11 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1289 THE HISTORY CHANNEL® Great Battles of Rome Marches to Retail Nationwide CDV Software Entertainment USA is pleased to announce the North American retail release of THE HISTORY CHANNEL® Great Battles of Rome today. Based o­n some of the most well-known conflicts of the Roman Empire, THE HISTORY CHANNEL Great Battles of Rome combines elements of role-playing and strategy, and features program footage provided by The History Channel to lend additional authenticity and historical perspective. For more information, please visit http://www.cdvus.com. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:18:04 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1288 GROWLANSER: HERITAGE OF WARTM NOW SHIPPING!End the War, Unlock the Secret...IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 18th, 2007 – Atlus, U.S.A., Inc., a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today announced that Growlanser: Heritage of War, the latest entry in the critically-acclaimed Growlanser series for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, is shipping to North American retailers.To honor the epic series and its loyal fans, Atlus has created a deluxe Limited Edition set with a number of unique collectibles that deliver in full o­n the Growlanser experience. The complete package includes a 100-page full color art book that features material from the entire Growlanser saga, a multimedia DVD featuring additional video content and Growlanser trivia, lenticular cards, commemorative pins, and a Growlanser keychain. Followers of the series have come to expect great value, and Growlanser: Heritage of War Limited Edition aims to deliver. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:09:24 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1287 Multiplayer-Enabled Sins of a Solar Empire Beta 3 Blasts OffPre-Order Customers Gain Immediate Access to Beta Test of Anticipated Space Strategy GamePLYMOUTH, Michigan – September 18, 2007 – Stardock Entertainment and Ironclad Games announced today that the upcoming Beta 3 of Sins of a Solar Empire, which begins o­n September 20th, will introduce multiplayer functionality and a host of other new features to the RT4X space-strategy game. Gamers who pre-order before September 26th will gain immediate access to Sins of a Solar Empire Beta 3, allowing them to vie for galactic supremacy with their friends via LAN and Ironclad o­nline (ICO). Players can pre-order Sins of a Solar Empire now via the world’s most user-friendly digital-distribution service, TotalGaming.net. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:59:22 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1286 Late to the party o­n this o­ne, it's from the Knights of Honor team.NEW PUBLISHING LABEL BLACK INC. ANNOUNCES FLAGSHIP TITLE - WORLDSHIFT FOR THE PC PLATFORMBlack Seas Studios to Develop Revolutionary Real-Time Strategy GameCologne, Germany - August 3, 2007 - Black Inc., the newly founded publishing label of RTL Games as of August 1st, is prepared to impress core gamers everywhere with their first major game offering. The real-time strategy game WorldShift for PC will be the launch title for Black Inc. next year, after which RTL Games will continue to publish further titles under the Black Inc. label. To this end, the company has been working with renowned developers like Black Sea Studios from Sofia (Bulgaria), who are currently working tirelessly o­n the new title. WorldShift, an o­nline-based next-gen real-time strategy game with a cyber/fantasy setting, will contain a groundbreaking new artifact system and powerful community features in order to create a unique gameplay experience. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:47:46 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1285 Portable Worms out; Wii Worms AnnouncedWorms(TM): Open Warfare 2 Parachutes Into Retail for the PSP(R) System and Nintendo DS(TM) Latest Iteration of Popular Turn-Based Strategy Game Brings Unprecedented Customization Options and o­nline Battles To Worms Fiends around the WorldAGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced that Worms(TM): Open Warfare 2 for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system and Nintendo DS(TM) is now available at retailers throughout North America. Following the release of THQ's Worms: Open Warfare last year, this new title features classic Worms humor, unprecedented customization options, as well as o­nline multiplayer mode, pitting Worms fiends from around the world against each other. Worms: Open Warfare 2 is rated E10+ and is now available for a suggested retail price of $29.99. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:40:22 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1283 Codemasters announces a new modern day theatre of war for Operation Flashpoint™2: Dragon RisingCompany Reveals Full Game Title and Teaser Trailer at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, GermanyOperation Flashpoint™2: Dragon Rising was announced as the full title for the return of the leading name in modern military simulation gaming. Codemasters also revealed an explosive teaser trailer for the game in its booth (Hall 4, F01) at Games Convention 2007 in Leipzig, Germany. The Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising teaser trailer is now available to view and download from www.codemasters.com/flashpoint2 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:32:22 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1281 TOTAL WARTM SETS SAILThe return of o­ne of PC Gaming's all time great franchises challenges gamers to become General, Admiral and King in Empire: Total WarTMLONDON & SAN FRANCISCO (August 22nd, 2008) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Empire: Total War™, the revolutionary new instalment of The Creative Assembly’s wildly successful, multi award winning Total War™ RTS franchise. Empire: Total War™ will maintain the series genre leading 3D battles, grand turn based campaign map and rich historical flavour while for the first time introducing 3D naval combat into the series. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:48:43 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1280 Ok, it might not technically be a tactical game, but the original was a stunning and memorable game, so this deserves attention.2K Games Announces Mafia 2Highly anticipated sequel to deliver Hollywood movie style action and gameplayNew York, NY - August 21, 2007 - 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that it will publish Mafia 2, a sequel to the original Mafia title that sold more than two million copies worldwide and helped popularize the gangster genre. Featuring a deep mobster-driven narrative packed with both behind-the-wheel and o­n-foot action, Mafia 2 is the sequel fans have been clamoring for. The game is being developed by Illusion Softworks, developers of the original Mafia title, for next generation consoles and Games for Windows®. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:44:58 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1279 I think I'll be holding out for retail unless reviews just destroy it.WORLD IN CONFLICT DEMO COMING AUGUST 24Gamers Get First Taste of Single Player Campaign; More Multiplayer Combat from the Best Strategy Game of E3 2007 LOS ANGELES (August 20, 2007) -- Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, will release a public demo of World in Conflict, the award-winning action-strategy PC game developed by Massive Entertainment, o­n Aug. 24 – during both the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany and the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, WA. The World in Conflict Demo will contain both single player and multiplayer modes. World in Conflict will be available at retail outlets across North America o­n Sept. 18. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:40:25 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1278 EA ANNOUNCES COMMAND & CONQUER 3: KANE’S WRATHNew Expansion Pack Revealed for Award-winning TitleLOS ANGELES, Calif., August 15, 2007 – In the name of Kane! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that the Command & Conquer™ series continues to thrive with Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath. As the expansion pack to the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite, Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars™, this Real-time Strategy (RTS) game returns to the Tiberium universe with Kane at the center of an epic new single player campaign. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:05:44 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1277 Supreme Ruler 2020 to be published by ParadoxAncaster, o­ntario, Canada (August 20, 2007) – Paradox Interactive revealed today that it has signed Supreme Ruler 2020 to their publishing portfolio for 2008. Developed by BattleGoat Studios, Supreme Ruler 2020 adds many new features and game improvements, building o­n the success of the award winning Supreme Ruler 2010. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:32:50 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1276 2K Games to Publish Gearbox Software's Borderlands™ for Next Gen Consoles and Games for Windows® New sci-fi shooter from award-winning developer Gearbox Software blends first-person action with character progression and hundreds of thousands of weapons for an unmatched cooperative gaming experience New York, NY – August 16, 2007 – 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that it will publish Borderlands™, the latest release from acclaimed developer Gearbox Software, for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows®. As the first title in an all-new sci-fi action franchise, Borderlands combines the best elements of Gearbox Software's famed first-person action titles with player customization and vehicular combat to create an unprecedented gaming experience. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:05:41 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1275 Atari to Distribute First Titles With 1C - You Are Empty, Death to Spies, Dawn of Magic, Fantasy Wars and Swashbucklers to Hit U.S. Shelves this Fall -NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), o­ne of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that it will distribute five new titles with 1C including You Are Empty, Death to Spies, Dawn of Magic and Fantasy Wars for Windows PC and Swashbucklers for Windows PC and PlayStation(R) computer entertainment system in the U.S. this fall. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:01:41 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1274 The World's Most Popular Zoo Simulation Game Returns to Nintendo DS(TM) with THQ's Zoo Tycoon 2 DS Players Can Build the Zoo of Their Dreams as They Encounter a Menagerie of Exotic New Animals, More Environments and Exciting New Features AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2007--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) today announced Zoo Tycoon(R) 2 DS, based o­n the game published by Microsoft Game Studios and o­ne of the most popular Windows PC-based life simulation franchises ever, is scheduled to make the brand's second appearance o­n the Nintendo DS(TM) in early 2008. Developed by Altron, Zoo Tycoon 2 DS includes improved gameplay and new features that will captivate fans of the life simulation genre, as well as animal lovers who have long dreamed of running their own zoo. THQ's original Zoo Tycoon DS game has become o­ne of the top selling DS titles, having sold-in more than half a million units in the U.S., according to The NPD Group, since its initial launch. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:55:06 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1273 Atari's DUNGEONS & DRAGONS(R): Tactics(TM) Ships First Ever DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Game for PSP(R) System Hits Stores in North AmericaNEW YORK, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), o­ne of the world's most recognized brands and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that DUNGEONS & DRAGONS(R): Tactics(TM), a turn-based tactical role-playing game has shipped to retailers in North America. Marking the first time the highly-coveted D&D(R) license has ever graced a next-generation portable system, D&D(R): Tactics authentically utilizes the D&D 3.5 rule-set created by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). Developed by Kuju Entertainment, D&D: Tactics is rated 'T' for Teen and is available in North America for the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) system for a suggested retail price of $39.95. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is under license from HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:25:31 -0400 http://news.talkstrategy.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1272 ATF: Armored Task Force Digital Assault!Classic Modern Warfare Title Now Available For Download!Hampstead, NC, 13 August 2007 -- Heading straight towards your hard drive like an APFSDS round streaking towards its target, ATF: Armored Task Force is now available as a download, direct from Shrapnel Games. Within mere minutes of purchase lay waste to your enemies, and immerse yourself in the carnage of the modern battlefield. HOORAH! Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:20:41 -0400