Former Ensemble Studios programmer Dusty Monk has launched Windstorm Studios. No formal announcement has been made yet, but it was revealed that the independent studio is working on a new MMO. A big fan of titles such as Ultima Online, EverQuest, and World of Warcraft, Monk wants to create an MMO that breaks the mold of depressing postapocalyptic titles with gray streets beneath gray skies, killing gray zombies, and hints at a game with cities of glass and steel, and most importantly, flying cars. Previously, Monk has worked on such titles as Age of Empires, Halo Wars, Ready 2 Rumble Boxing and the canceled Halo MMO.

Chair Entertainment announced that Howard Phillips, a 28-year veteran of the interactive entertainment industry, has been appointed studio director for the Utah-based game development studio.

inXile entertainment has recruited Jason Anderson, one of the original Fallout design team members, as creative director for a new, unannounced RPG. Anderson recently left Interplay, where in his second tenure there served as creative director working on the next generation MMO Project: V13.

Legendo's sword-swinging platform adventure inspired by Alexandre Dumas' classic novel, up until now only available on the PC, is being revamped for Wii to provide players with more fun and interaction as they launch sword attacks and control the game’s hero with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk.

Stargate Worlds, using Epic’s Unreal Engine 3, provides players with a form of ranged combat unique to MMORPG that will take full advantage of modern and science fiction weaponry, cover and terrain. When late 2008 a website popped up revealing how long employees has not been paid Cheyenne Mountain admit it was facing a cash-flow issue, but it seems there is more to it than that as a lawsuit has been filed for "an unpaid open account."

Merely a year after acquiring the Rise of Nations developer, THQ has notified the Big Huge Games staff that it is looking to sell off the studio, or closed it down, according to Crispy Gamer. As part of its restructuring efforts THQ will cut costs by $220 million, and lay off 600 employees worldwide. To achieve that goal it will not only close BHG, but also granted Heavy Iron and Incinerator their independence. Closing Big Huge Games would be the second big loss for real time strategy gamers after Microsoft recently shut down Ensemble Studios.

Square Enix has licensed Emergent’s Gamebryo engine for a yet unannounced title, which will be announced at a later date.

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods. Eager fans can pre-order the game at Wal-Mart, EBGames, Gamestop or Amazon.

A fresh way to learn exciting new games and activities emerges as EA's Casual Entertainment Label announces a series of For Dummies games for the PC and the NDS inspired by the famous For Dummies brand, starting with Poker For Dummies.

Paradox Interactive confirmed their presence at this year's Game Developers Conference, along with the lineup of development teams who will be on hand to showcase their titles scheduled to release this year, such as Majesty 2, Elven Legacy and others ...

Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of an elite black-ops agent sent on a dangerous mission into a decaying Eastern European city that hides a deadly Cold War secret. The PC edition will feature improved graphics and a streamlined interface that allows for easy mouse and keyboard control.

In Geneforge 5: Overthrow, Spiderweb Software, you return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.

Designed to deliver a true driver’s experience that reflects contemporary motorsports, Need for Speed Shift is built by racers for racers, delivering an authentic and immersive driving experience.

Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce will forever change the way gamers experience the Dynasty Warriors universe. In the game, players will enlist in quests that will challenge their very sense of what it means to be a true warrior.

MapleStory is an online adventure game that centers around the "Maple World," allowing players to combat monsters and develop their characters' skills and abilities in an immense platform-inspired persistent world. On March 11, 2009, Nexon America invites all users to try any item in the cape, overall, hat or shoe category for free for one day.

Hothead Games announced the appointment of former Radical Entertainment president and CEO Ian Wilkinson as the company's new president and CEO.

ZeniMax Online Studios, Bethesda's sister company, has entered its second phase of hiring, and is looking for talent in all facets of game development.

The organizers of the PAX gaming festival today announced that this year's "The PAX 10" independent games showcase is officially open for submissions, so from now until May 9, independent developers seeking to participate can submit their original game creations.

Set across 6 classic American horror movie inspired levels, Burn Zombie Burn is a 3rd person shoot-em-up in the classic coin-op tradition featuring next-gen game play mechanics, delivering humor and bloody zombie violence in copious amounts!

Rage is set in post-apocalyptic wasteland after a meteor hits earth and wipes out civilizations, RAGE is is an all-new take on the first person shooter, developed using id Software's new Tech5 engine. In a recent interview id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead confirmed that Rage is no longer expected this year, but currently set for 2010.

Gamescampus.com is offering players of its free-to-play 3rd person shooter MangaFighter a chance to break down the barriers between paying and non-paying players. For a limited time, non-paying players will have the opportunity to earn in-game credit through in-game achievements and purchase all functional items in the game's item mall.

As a member of a highly trained and heavily armed mercenary group called The Armed Forces Corp., it’s all about the money for you and your team. A big payout awaits if you can recover precious information located in a skyscraper overrun by well organized terrorists. Just remember, when money is involved…no one can be trusted.

In Geneforge 5: Overthrow, Spiderweb Software, you return to the world of the Shapers one final time. Explore a vast, war-torn world, create and mold your own army of strange, powerful monsters, and choose a side to help lead to final victory.

Set in 2012, Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. (high-altitude warfare) is the first air combat game in the Tom Clancy’s universe, featuring cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights. Soon, flying at Mach 3 becomes a right, not a privilege. Read more to find out how to unlock the EndWar's futuristic XA-20, and last century's Saab 35 Draaken.