From Edge Online -

Valve alleges that Activision Blizzard underpaid it almost half a million dollars in royalty dues owed from an earlier dispute between the developer and Sierra, whose assets and contractual duties were taken on by Activision when it merged with Sierra parent Vivendi. [Read more...]

Press Release -

Impact of Recession Difficult to Gauge, but Demand for Experienced Professionals Remains Strong

SAN FRANCISCO – April 30, 2009 – Editors at Game Developer magazine, the leading video game industry publication, have released the results of its eighth annual Game Developer Salary Survey, calculating an average American game industry salary in 2008 of $79,000, a 7% increase from 2007’s figure of nearly $74,000. [Read more...]

Press Relase -

Guildford, UK. – April 30, 2009 – Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced today two new content packs for Need for Speed™ Undercover. The Challenge Series is free and features 60 events across two new game modes including the opportunity to earn up to three new cars. The premium Boss Car pack will give players access to Undercover’s specially customized boss vehicles for $5.00 (400 MS points). [Read more...]

From 1up -

Rumors of a major PSP hardware redesign have repeatedly bubbled to the surface over the last several months — some claiming the removal of the system’s UMD disc drive, and others pointing to a second analog stick and sliding screen. According to sources directly involved with the new system, we have learned that Sony will quell those rumors by unveiling their revamped PSP at this year’s E3 conference in June. [Read more...]

Press Release:

Burlingame, CA – April 29, 2009 – KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that DYNASTY WARRIORS: Strikeforce for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system is available at retailers starting today. [Read more...]