The very first thing you see when entering their lobby is a curvaceous statue of Lara Croft. The second thing? An intimidating life-size replica of Hitman's Agent 47. But gaming publisher Eidos is offering more than just testosterone and other hormone-driven action games this year. They've also got a surprising number of mainstream-friendly handheld titles in the lineup. The games are simple and straightforward... are they also addictive? We dropped by their offices earlier this week to find ...
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It looks like our love for martial arts and at least marginal tolerance for Sudoku will meet and make love for the first time with the announcement of Eidos Interactives latest DS and PSP action puzzler, Zendoku. Set against a whimsical eastern background, Zendoku blends puzzle action with Sudoku gameplay. While details on the gameplay mechanics are sparse so far, it looks like a Puzzle Fighter -esque affair involving matching up mah-jong like tiles as you match wits with your ...
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Ubisoft's Games For Everyone executive producer Pauline Jacquey has said that its casual players are becoming more demanding in the games they play.

"When you're reaching out to somebody who plays one or two games a year, it's very easy. You don't need to follow the rules of previous markets," she told Casual Gaming.biz.

"But as they play more and competitors emerge, you have to rethink the way you do the games.

"The ...

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Demonstrating their upcoming Zenses titles at a recent media summit, The Game Factory's Damien Sarrazin noted that Nintendo is trying to reach out to alternative retailers.

"They've cornered the enthusiast retailers, the gaming retailers - the EBs of the world, the Best Buys. I think they've maximized the potential there," he told GamesIndustry.biz

"There is nothing more you can do in the usual places where you would expect to find videogame hardware and software. So, the only way they can expand their presence is to access alternative retailers - and in order to do that, they need to come up with the right offering."

Sarrazin thinks his company has found the right offering with Zenses - DS puzzle games designed specifically for a female audience.
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The Game Factory, an international publisher of family-friendly videogames, will debut a new gaming experience targeting the growing number of female casual gamers in the fall of 2008.
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Demonstrating their upcoming Zenses titles at a recent media summit, The Game Factory's Damien Sarrazin noted that Nintendo is trying to reach out to alternative retailers.

"They've cornered the enthusiast retailers, the gaming retailers - the EBs of the world, the Best Buys. I think they've maximized the potential there," he told GamesIndustry.biz

"There is nothing more you can do in the usual places where you would expect to find videogame hardware and software. So, the only way they can expand their presence is to access alternative retailers - and in order to do that, they need to come up with the right offering."

Sarrazin thinks his company has found the right offering with Zenses - DS puzzle games designed specifically for a female audience.
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European videogames publisher JoWooD has today revealed the remaining games scheduled to arrive in PAL territories this quarter. The line-up consists of three highly-anticipated Nintendo DS titles, including an adaptation of the Neighbours from Hell franchise previously having appeared on Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, and the interesting Lifesigns: Hospital Affairs.
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This week's North American releases span the PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PSP.

Barring any unforeseen delays, most stores should have this week's games by Wednesday, February 6.
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Following the massive success of Zoo Tycoon on the Nintendo DS, especially in the UK where it still charts at the moment, THQ has kicked into gear and announced a sequel. The game is based on the one published by Microsoft Game Studios and is scheduled for an early 2008 release. Rather than being from Blue Fang this time (which many may see as a positive considering the first DS game was an abomination), Altron is behind this new version. The game includes improved gameplay and new features for fans of the life simulation genre, as well as animal-lovers who have long dreamed of running their own zoo. For reference, the NPD Group also states that the original game has now sold more than half a million units in the US alone!
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Today, Electronic Arts have announced their UK Christmas 2008 family gaming line-up. While many of these titles will already be familiar to both Casual and Hardcore Gamers, there may also be one or two surprises...
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