BEVERLY HILLS, CA, May 29, 2009 — Steve Harris, founder of “Electronic Gaming Monthly” magazine, announced today that he has entered into an agreement with Ziff Davis Media to re-acquire certain assets, including trademarks and publishing rights, with plans to re-launch EGM in the second half of 2009.
“The re-launch of Electronic Gaming Monthly represents a welcome opportunity to continue delivering quality content to gaming enthusiasts,” said Harris. “I feel honored to once again be associated with this respected magazine. The talented writers and designers who built upon EGM’s original vision have left behind a publication that is uniquely positioned to be successful.”
Thanks to Jake for the news tip!
– From the developer of Glory Days 2
– Action racing mixed with capture the flag rules
– 12 characters – penguins, crocodiles, sharks, parrots, mammoths, lions
– Being released for DSi but regular DS owners can join in on multiplayer action
– 8 players in multiplayer
– 60 FPS
– Has been in development for about two years
– Releasing at the end of 2009
This is a portion of Square Enix’s E3 2009 line-up press release:
KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Nintendo DS™
Genre: Action-RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: Fall 2009
Square Enix has confirmed awhile back that Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days would be hitting North America, but now we’re slightly closer to a more specific launch date.
