THQ sent word that Relic Entertainment won big at the 2nd Annual Elan Awards. They took home Best PC Game for Company of Heroes and Outstanding Innovation in Gaming for Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts. Company of Heroes has been a huge success for both Relic and THQ and the awards is a sign of this.
The game Spore has received a lot of attention the game when first announced was thought to be slated for release last year. Due to the unique gameplay and wanting to bring out a quality product Maxis and EA announced the game was delayed and didn’t even hint on a new release date. Today Maxis and EA sent word the game Spore would be released for the PC, DS and mobile the weekend of September 7th 2008. Watch for more about this one as it’s going to be a huge title.
Funcom’s Age of Conan for the PC has generated a lot of excitement and interest. The community has grown to over 500,000 in a very short time. Age of Conan is becoming a huge hit the massive multiplayer title is hot right now. If you would like to join the official forums or just get more information click here.
Stardock sent word that the PC game Sins of a Solar Empire is now gold. The new turn base game will be available at stores starting on February 4th and will have two packages. The regular version will cost $39.99 and the deluxe version which includes a soundtrack and poster will sell for $49.99. Those who wish to download the game direct may do so by visiting here.
News of this started to surface over the weekend. It seems Vivendi Interactive and Activision has sealed a deal which will make them a huge contender in the video game market. The deal will now have the two campanies using the name Activision Blizzard. While merges are nothing new this one came completely as a surprise and there was no word or clue of it before the weekend news hit. One thing that is the most interesting is Vivendi will have 52 percent of the shares. The merger of the two independent publishers will certainly help Vivendi but how will this help Activision who already have a great name and a growing franchise list? We have seen stranger things happen but I am sure there will be more news to follow on this newly formed merger.
