AnimfxNZ, a conference for digital animation, effects, animation and games, announces the theme for this year's conference. "Where Creative Convergence Begins", represents the conference's goal of bringing together leaders from the four major creative digital mediums to share ideas and further the creation of digital entertainment. AnimfxNZ will take place November 14-16th, in Wellington (New Zealand) and present a line-up of keynotes and panels that feature the brightest minds in digital media today.

The Casual Entertainment Label of Electronic Arts announces Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure, an exclusive Nintendo DS adventure-puzzle game that adds a new element of fun by combining the action of an adventure game with the challenge of a puzzle game all in one.

Bangai-O Spirits from classic game designer TREASURE ships to North American markets, courtesy of D3Publisher. Bangai-O Spirits is a compelling blend of twitch-fest shooter and puzzle genres, seasoned with strategic and tactical elements. Bangai-O Spirits offers an extremely powerful level editor tool that makes the player into the game designer, as well as new technology known as Sound Load that allows gamers to transfer data among Nintendo DS systems via sound files — a first for DS handheld systems. Sound Load Technology allows gamers everywhere to catalog, share and compare levels and replay videos all over the world via forums, email and other Web applications. The game is available exclusively for the Nintendo DS system.

Electronic Arts announces that Madden NFL 09 is available in retail stores across North America. Recently named Best Sports Game of E3 in the official "Game Critics Best of Show Awards", Madden NFL 09 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the franchise and is the First Sports Game That Adapts To You while introducing more than 85 new features and enhancements. Whether you are a seasoned veteran, or a franchise rookie, Madden NFL 09 will continuously assess your skills and adjust the gameplay to keep the experience both fun and challenging, all while training gamers to become better Madden players. Madden NFL 09 also includes a brand-new broadcast presentation package featuring Cris Collinsworth and Tom Hammond, online leagues, and the most realistic graphics in franchise history.

The Barrows Brothers, six of the most feared undead creatures on RuneScape, were not always the incarnations of evil that they are now. Once, they were the mightiest of Saradomin's warriors, their fall orchestrated by a mysterious stranger who visited them in the night, bestowing on them powerful gifts that began to corrupt their pure souls.

Even as the darkness within them grew, they fought on into the heart of Morytania. Our latest wallpaper shows them on the eve of their final battle with the darkness of the east - a battle that took their souls...

Resizable Game WindowWe have introduced a new and optional way of viewing RuneScape HD: a resizable game window. This feature is available to both free players and members.

Shrapnel Games has made available for immediate download three more titles from the undisputed masters of bringing the modern battlefield to your desktop, the ProSIM Company. Gamers can now experience the thrill of armor clashes in the Middle East, an airmobile assault at the top of the world and an infantry landing at the bottom, all within minutes of purchase. Not only that, but gamers get the best of both worlds: an immediate download to start playing right away and a physical copy shipped quickly to your door, where ever that door may be, all at one price.

Empire Interactive has announced that Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams, will be exclusively available for Nintendo DS and is scheduled for a fall 2008 release. In search of new adventures Kitty White is moving away from her beloved Sanrio Town into a simple downtown apartment in the Big City, and it's up to players to help her fulfill her dream of someday moving into a luxurious, top-floor penthouse.

Paradox Interactive has confirmed the release date for their upcoming space action combat simulator for the PC, Dark Horizon. Dark Horizon will be released in North America on September 23rd and in Europe on September 26, 2008.

Dark Horizon is a space combat adventure where the player fights for survival through 22 missions of space combat. The title is laced with RPG elements such as original weapon and equipment creation, several modes of combat and advanced ship customization. Dark Horizon also offers joystick support.