Konami announced a limited-time sweepstakes & contest to reward and recognize Konami Facebook fans, with prizes ranging from four iPad 2 tablets bundled with KONAMI games, seven consoles bundled with the KONAMI game of your choice, to a grand prize VIP trip as KONAMI's guest to the annual E3 in L.A. (June 7, to June 9, 2011).

In Mario & Sonic At The London 2012 Olympic Games, players compete in events (100m track, table tennis, swimming etc.) that take place in venues based on the official London 2012 Olympic Games, against a supporting cast of characters from the worlds of both Mario and Sonic, including Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.

Age of Empires Online invites players to create a living, growing online world, shared with friends and friendly rivals around the globe.

Lots of movement going on in the C&C universe these days, earlier this month a new community manager was appointed, Aaron "Apoc" Kaufman has been replaced by Eric "CIRE". Victory Games was formed to be the focal point for the creation of strategy games at EA, with its current focus on making a AAA Command & Conquer PC game. Victory Games is led by Jon Van Caneghem, known for the Heroes of Might & Magic franchise, and comprised of former C&C talent as well as industry veterans, spread over studios in Los Angeles, CA; Austin, TX; and Shanghai, China.

THQ’s games will build on the epic adventure that blazed onto television screens in 1984 as Voltron:  Defender of the Universe, in which five robotic lions, piloted by a team of brave space explorers, combine to form the mighty robot hero, Voltron.

UKpublisher Mastertronic has signed a deal with  casual games developer PopCap Games, and bring those titles for PC, handheld and console formats to retail across the UK, Europe and PAL territories.

Paradox Interactive announced three new free-to-play online games that will launch on the Paradox Connect platform in 2011. The titles, Salem, Gettysburg: Armored Warfare, and Hearts of Iron: The Card Game were revealed late last week in New York City at the annual Paradox Convention.

A fifth of consumers (19%) are now playing social games online, according to a new report by Econsultancy which looks in detail at a sector now worth close to a billion dollars.

Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.

bitComposer Games is officially announcing the creation of bitComposer Online, the aim of the division is to develop, sell and distribute online browser games.

For years, countless people recognized the entertainment benefits of video games. It’s no question that once that controller hits the tips of your fingers, you are transported into a world of challenge and excitement – and that can be addicting. Well this holiday season, it’s OK to be a little transfixed.

Social and casual gaming developer Zattikka announced that it has acquired the license to create social games based on the creations of the legendary comedy group, Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

MonkeyPaw Games announced the release of two more PlayStation Import classics, Money Idol Exchanger and Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special on the PlayStation Network’s new Import Store, marking the first time that gamers will get to play these direct-from-Japan imports.

Armed with advanced and powerful weapons, players, Conduit 2 will take players to the far reaches of the world to stop an alien invasion that can be fought in single-player, online multi-player battles, and all-new off and online co-op modes.

Side-Kick is focused on producing multiple human gesture based games on multiple platforms, developed by a team of industry veterans that has more than two decades of combined experience creating motion control games.

Sony Computer Entertainment America and video game retail outlet GameStop today unveiled their partnership to sell select downloadable content (DLC) offerings for the PS3 in-store and online.

Mad Otter Games are dedicated to creating fun, quality games specializing in the development of MMO Games - delivered and connected on a variety of relevant gaming platforms such as PC, Facebook and the browser.

Introducing a new storyline and the next generation of Pokémon, the new releases will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram (Pokémon Black Version) and Zekrom (Pokémon White Version) on the game covers worldwide.

9Dragons is a martial arts MMO set in ancient China, where you, through training and quests, reach your destiny as a master of the martial arts.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with Top Gun, demos for NHL 11, Joe Danger, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 and Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PSP), DLCs for LittleBigPlanet, PAIN, Uncharted 2, ModNation Racers, Skate 3, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band, the usual game/movie trailers, and PS3 themes, and downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (Ys Seven, Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter).

Sony Computer Entertainment announced its video game lineup for GamesCom, August 18-22, where it will show off Gran Turismo 5, LittleBigPLanet 2, InFamous 2, newly announced titles Ratchet & Clank : All 4 One and Resistance 3, as well as several others.

Electronic Arts announced its video game lineup for GamesCom, August 18-22, where it will show off Crysis 2, Medal of Honor, Darkspore, Dragon Age 2, Bulletstorm, Rock Band 3, and several others.

The Gamescom convention in Cologne, Germany, will host the European debut of Trion Worlds, Inc., as well as set the stage for two of its MMOs. For the first time ever, gamers will have hands on time with Rift: Planes of Telara and End of Nations.

Sony has rolled out new PlayStation Store content, starting with a slew of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers (WipEout HD, inFAMOUS, Fat Princess, etc..) bundles for Midway and TikGames, Lego Harry Potter demo, DLCs for PAIN, Fat Princess, DJ Hero, Super Street Fighter IV, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, Trinity Universe, song packs for Guitar Hero 5, Rock Band, and the usual game/movie trailers, PS3 themes, downloadable PSP/PS0ne games (Midway Arcade Treasures Extended Play, Hot Shots Tennis: Get A Grip, Bejeweled 2).