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Microsoft addresses lack of games for Xbox One reveal

Published on 2013-05-21 22:46:00

Microsoft’s Don Mattrick responds to criticism that games took a back seat during the Xbox One reveal, while also confirming that the console won’t require an always-on internet connection to play single-player games.Check out

Plants vs. Zombies Adventures launches on Facebook, features new plants, zombies, levels, town and more

Published on 2013-05-21 17:26:00

PopCap Games have launched a new Plants vs. Zombies spin-off title on Facebook called Plants vs. Zombies Adventures. The tower-defense game includes new zombies, plants and power-ups, in addition to new road trip levels and an expandable town.Check o

Shadow Warrior remake shooting and slashing its way to PC and next-gen consoles this year

Published on 2013-05-21 17:21:00

Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital have announced that a reimagining of 3D Realms’ 1997 cult-classic FPS Shadow Warrior is in the works. The game will be out this fall and features gun, sword and magic-based combat.Check out

MapleStory celebrates 8th anniversary

Published on 2013-05-17 16:04:00

Side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory has been around for eight years, and to celebrate, special events and items will be available throughout the entire month.Check out

First screenshots of Magicka: Wizard Wars

Published on 2013-05-17 16:01:00

Paradox Interactive have released the first screenshots of their upcoming PvP wizardly spell-filled sequel, Magicka: Wizard Wars.Check out

Jonathan Blow: Indie devs aren’t innovative, most games are “immature” and “embarrassing”

Published on 2013-05-15 16:25:00

Braid creator Jonathan Blow doesn’t see indie developers as “paragons of innovation” and thinks that most games in the videogame industry are “extremely immature” and “embarrassing.”Check out

Dev: I want PS4/Xbox 720 to revive “core gaming,” next-gen graphics will let you “see things you never seen before”

Published on 2013-05-14 16:54:00

Q-Games’ president Dylan Cuthbert hopes that the PS4 and next Xbox will focus more on core games. He also thinks that the “innovation” for next-gen consoles is the graphics technology as “you’ll see things you never seen before.”Check out

Tim Schafer wants to make Psychonauts 2, Costume Quest 2, Grim Fandago reboot and more

Published on 2013-05-11 14:10:00

Tim Schafer has expressed interest in wanting to make sequels, reboots or HD re-releases for some of his classic games like Psychonauts, Costume Quest, Grim Fandago, Day of the Tentacle, and Brutal Legend. However, don’t expect large-scale games li

Crash Bandicoot is “like the hot high-school girlfriend who put on 50 pounds,” reboot needed, says Crash Bandicoot co-creator

Published on 2013-05-11 14:01:00

Crash Bandicoot co-creator Andrew Gavin doesn’t think too kindly of the Crash Bandicoot games that weren’t made by Naughty Dog and says the series needs a reboot.Check out

I will now pull The Night of the Rabbit debut trailer out of my hat

Published on 2013-05-07 14:47:00

Daedalic Entertainment have released the first trailer for their magical point-and-click adventure game titled The Night of the Rabbit.Check out

Deep Silver: Dead Island: Riptide isn’t Dead Island 1.5, yet it’s not considered a sequel

Published on 2013-05-07 14:42:00

Dead Island: Riptide’s creative producer Anthony Cardahi defends the recently-released Dead Island sequel against the accusation that it’s just an expansion pack of the first game. However, Cardahi admits that Riptide’s not considered a sequel

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing hands-on preview

Published on 2013-05-04 11:24:00

I journeyed through the single-player portion of The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing as I laid waste to monsters, ghosts and “machine men” in the world of Borgovia. Check out

Man loses life savings trying to win Xbox 360 Kinect at carnival

Published on 2013-05-04 09:36:00

A 30-year-old man named Henry Gribbohm managed to lose his life savings of $2,600 by trying to win an Xbox 360 Kinect on a carnival game called Tubs of Fun.Check out

Persona 4 Arena getting “new chapter,” new story teaser trailer and screens released

Published on 2013-05-04 09:30:00

Persona 4 Arena will be seeing a “brand new chapter” that will continue the story of the Persona 4 JRPG. There will be new story paths, a new character, and a lot of additional gameplay hours.Check out

Injustice: Gods Among Us’ first DLC fighter Lobo hitting May 7, character gameplay trailer released

Published on 2013-05-01 06:41:00

The first DLC character for Injustice: Gods Among Us will be alien bounty hunter Lobo. He’ll be arriving on May 7, and you can check him out in action in the character reveal trailer below.Check out

First Unreal Indie Bundle available now

Published on 2013-05-01 06:38:00

Epic Games has helped put together the very first Unreal Indie Bundle that includes seven Unreal Engine 3-powered indie games such as Dungeon Defenders, Primal Carnage and Q.U.B.E.. The bundle will be available for a limited time only.Check out

New details, trailer for tactical combat biker game Ride to Hell: Route 666

Published on 2013-04-26 19:30:00

Ride to Hell: Route 666 is a real-time strategy motorcycle combat racer that’s set in the Ride to Hell universe. It will be out this summer for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.Check out

Buy Sidekick Cycle, help people get bikes for a good cause

Published on 2013-04-26 19:26:00

In an attempt to promote “real-world social change,” Global Gaming Initiative is developing a bicycle racing game called Sidekick Cycle, and for every 387 downloads it gets, someone in need will get a new bike.Check out

Sacred Citadel review

Published on 2013-04-25 20:04:00

The Sacred series, known for its isometric action-RPG roots, ventures into new territory with a side-scrolling beat-’em-up entitled Sacred Citadel. Does the spin-off rise to the occasion or does it beat itself up?Check out my review over at

Over 20 million Nintendo 3DS games sold in the U.S.

Published on 2013-04-19 16:30:00

The Wii U isn’t doing so hot, but the Nintendo 3DS is doing peachy as Nintendo announced that they’ve now sold more than 20 million 3DS games in U.S. retailers to date.Check out

Firefall open beta drops in July

Published on 2013-04-19 16:27:00

After nearly two years of closed beta testing, Red 5 Studios’ upcoming free-to-play MMO shooter Firefall will hit open beta on July 9, 2013.Check out

Might and Delight are making Shelter

Published on 2013-04-16 14:20:00

Might and Delight, the creators of last year’s gravity-manipulating platformer Pid, have announced Shelter, an “emotional” game where you play as an animal who has to take care of her cubs in a forest.Check out

First look at Arma Tactics in action

Published on 2013-04-16 14:15:00

Nvidia has released the first gameplay video demo of the ArmA spin-off turn-based strategy game entitled Arma Tactics.Check out

Indie dev: We “love working” with Microsoft despite it being under fire for treating indie devs poorly

Published on 2013-04-13 13:10:00

Some indie game developers have made no secret that they hate working with Microsoft. Apparently, they're difficult to work with and have strict requirements for releasing games on XBLA. However, The Behemoth has come to the defense of the Xbox 360 m

The Behemoth’s next game already in development, sequels such as Castle Crashers 2 discussed

Published on 2013-04-13 13:02:00

Having just released BattleBlock Theater, The Behemoth revealed that they’re already working on their fourth game creatively titled Game 4. The studio also talked about whether or not they would make sequels to any of their games such as Castle Cra

Fallout 3-inspired MMORPG shooter Grimlands turns to Kickstarter after being cancelled

Published on 2013-04-10 09:36:00

DRAGO Entertainment, the creators of the upcoming post-apocalyptic MMORPG shooter Grimlands, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the completion of the Fallout 3-inspired game since it’s former publisher gamigo decided to cancel the tit

Rad, colorful Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon gameplay leaked

Published on 2013-04-09 05:01:00

30 minutes of gameplay footage for the retro-futuristic standalone game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon has been leaked. Hurry before it’s taken down!Check out BeefJack to see the other video.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to cert

Sergey Mohov’s intriguing moon-manipulating game Lune announced

Published on 2013-04-05 21:02:00

Sergey Mohov, the man behind games like Dedale and Paridis Perdus, is developing a new game called Lune. It’s an adventure title about “reflection and solitude” where you get to control the moon.Check out

Robert Bowling’s first Kickstarter game, The Adventures of Dash, fails

Published on 2013-04-05 20:59:00

Robotoki, the creators of the upcoming zombie survival game Human Element, failed to get The Adventures of Dash fully funded on Kickstarter. The game was a 2D platform-puzzler where you played a narcoleptic boy’s various dreams.Check out

It’s “very possible” GameStop will die when PS4, Xbox 720 come out, says GameStop manager

Published on 2013-03-30 08:53:00

In a Reddit AMA, a GameStop manager had grim thoughts about the company’s future saying GameStop could be doomed during the next-gen console era.Check out

Twisted Pixel announces their first XBLA bundle

Published on 2013-03-30 08:49:00

Twisted Pixel is going to release a bundle pack that includes some of their XBLA games such as ‘Splosion Man. In other related news, the sequel, Ms. ‘Splosion Man, is now out for iOS.Check out

“Full” version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown invading iOS

Published on 2013-03-26 22:20:00

2K Games and Firaxis Games announced that the their critically-acclaimed alien RTS reboot XCOM: Enemy Unknown will be released on the iPhone and iPad in its entirety “this summer.”Check out

Splinter Cell: Blacklist will let you “ghost” through the entire game

Published on 2013-03-26 22:17:00

Splinter Cell: Blacklist’s director Patrick Redding said that you can beat Blacklist by sneaking through the entire game without alerting or killing anyone.Check out

“Groundbreaking” Trolls vs Vikings tower defense game from ex-Funcom devs announced

Published on 2013-03-22 20:21:00

Megapop Games, an indie developer created by folks who worked on Age of Conan and The Longest Journey, announced their debut tower defense game titled Trolls vs Vikings. Like the name suggests, the game pits trolls and vikings against each other and

Play PC games with your big stinkin’ feet

Published on 2013-03-22 20:16:00

You’ve been using your hands to play games, and soon you’ll be able to use your feet thanks to the amusingly and aptly-named Stinky Footboard controller for the PC. It will be out in June and will cost $119.Check out

King Voxel, a cel-shaded voxel Zelda-like game, looks super cool; Indiegogo campaign launched

Published on 2013-03-19 18:35:00

Being created by Phillip Meyer, King Voxel is an indie RPG that’s inspired by The Legend of Zelda for NES. It features cel-shaded voxel graphics and the game can now be funded on Indiegogo.Check out

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav adventure sequel Memoria announced

Published on 2013-03-19 18:28:00

Daedalic Entertainment are making Memoria, a sequel to the point-and-click adventure game The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav. Memoria will be out later this year, and like the prequel, features hand-drawn backgrounds.Check out

Family Guy’s Peter Griffin crashes into a game of Angry Birds

Published on 2013-03-19 18:23:00

In the newest episode of Family Guy, Peter Griffin decides to skydive and ends up literally dropping into a game of Angry Birds.Check out

Red Orchestra 2 dev: “Call of Duty has almost ruined a generation of FPS players“

Published on 2013-03-15 22:50:00

John Gibson, the president of Red Orchestra 2 developer Tripwire Interactive, has slammed Call of Duty for its lack of player skill and for its negative impact on first-person shooter gamers.Check out

Sniper Elite 3 announced, shooting for PC, current and next-gen consoles in 2014

Published on 2013-03-15 22:45:00

You’ll once again be able to snipe people in glorious slo-mo X-ray vision as the sequel to Sniper Elite V2 is now in development. Entitled Sniper Elite 3, the WWII shooter will be released next year for PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and next-gen consoles.Check

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World online multiplayer DLC out now (FINALLY)

Published on 2013-03-12 15:24:00

Yes, God does exist. The long-awaited and oft-delayed “Online Multiplayer and Wallace pack” for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game

Help scientists understand the brain by playing The Great Brain Experiment

Published on 2013-03-12 15:00:00

To help figure out how the brain works, a team of neuroscientists have created a mobile game called The Great Brain Experiment. It’s free and available now for experimentation.Check out

This real-life Metal Gear Rising-esque sword is electrifying (literally)

Published on 2013-03-08 17:07:00

Raiden has an arsenal of high-frequency blades in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and this real-life “Taser Sword” is just like one of them as it comes packed with some serious voltage.Check out

New Kickstarter updates surface for underwater Steampunk Atlantis game Fathom

Published on 2013-03-08 16:49:00

Ironsun Studios has provided development updates on its new 2.5D action-puzzler entitled Fathom. It’s an underwater game that’s set in a Victorian Steampunk era that involves the mysterious and mythical Atlantis.Check out

Sonic Dash dashes its way to the App Store, launch trailer released

Published on 2013-03-08 16:40:00

Sonic doesn’t just jump. He runs. So it’s good to know that Sonic Dash, the successor to the unsuitable Sonic Jump, is now available for iOS devices. An Android version of the endless runner will reportedly be released as well.Check out

Pokemon artwork shows Pokemon devolving in neat nesting doll fashion

Published on 2013-03-05 22:10:00

Illustrator and designer Michael B. Myers Jr. has made illustrations featuring Pokemon stacking dolls devolving into their original forms. It’s so fitting (and cute)!Check out

Crytek-approved fan-made TimeSplitters game in development

Published on 2013-03-05 21:09:00

While Crytek may not have any plans to make the much-desired TimeSplitters 4, fans are currently hard at work at making a new, multiplayer-based TimeSplitters game, which has been officially licensed by Crytek.Check out

Psychological puzzle-platformer Hybris coming to get you this year

Published on 2013-03-01 13:52:00

Hybris is a “psychological puzzle/platform thriller” that will be out in the “first half” of this year. It’s being created by a new indie developer called Monsters, and in the game, you play as a boy who has to survive after entering a fore

Super Smash Bros. 4 development being hampered due to one painful problem

Published on 2013-03-01 13:48:00

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai says that he has pain in his arm and can’t use his hand. As such, if things don’t get better, “…there’s no telling what impact that would have on the [new Super Smash Bros.] project.”Check out

Pervy, Lara-killing Conan reviews Tomb Raider

Published on 2013-02-27 02:08:00

The Tomb Raider reboot has been getting great reviews, but what does late night talk show host Conan O’Brien think about the soon-to-be-released game? Well, for one he doesn’t like how Lara’s name is pronounced. And two, he thinks Lara is hawt.

Diablo III local multiplayer can be played offline on PS3, PS4

Published on 2013-02-27 02:02:00

Unlike the PC version of the game, Diablo III for the PS3 and PS4 won’t require an always-online internet connection to play offline local co-op. We're living in the future folks!Check out

Pid gets free new levels, wins European Innovative Games Award despite mediocre reception

Published on 2013-02-27 01:56:00

Might and Delight’s gravity-based platformer Pid won the Innovative Newcomer Award at European Innovative Games Award 2012, and to celebrate, over 70 new levels are now available for the game via a free update.Check out

Rainbow Moon successor Rainbow Skies announced

Published on 2013-02-22 08:35:00

eastasiasoft and SideQuest Studios are making Rainbow Skies, a follow-up to their PS3 strategy RPG Rainbow Moon. It will be out next year and includes new features such as a new monster-catching system.Check out

11 bit explains weird half-off pre-order deal for their secret game that we know nothing about

Published on 2013-02-22 08:30:00

In a video, 11 bit’s PR rep Tom Ohle explains why the company had a 50%-off pre-order offer for a game that hasn’t even been announced yet.Check out

Crysis 3’s graphics only 5 to 10% better on consoles, says Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli

Published on 2013-02-19 23:35:00

Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli said that Crysis 3 on the Xbox 360 and PS3 will naturally look better than Crysis 2, but graphically-speaking, it could only gain a five to 10 percent improvement on consoles.Check out

Randy Pitchford says money for Aliens: Colonial Marines wasn’t spent on Borderlands 2, “looking at” game patch and demo discrepancy

Published on 2013-02-19 20:46:00

Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford says that Aliens: Colonial Marines development money was not spent on Borderlands 2. He’s also looking into why the game’s demo was different than the final product. Additionally, a patch for the game an

thatgamecompany now wants to create games that make a lot of money

Published on 2013-02-19 05:04:00

thatgamecompany, the creative force behind the award-winning indie hit Journey, have said that they’re now focusing on making games that actually sell well. Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as it sounds.Check out

Adam Sessler explains the “downfall” of X-Play and why some gamers hated him

Published on 2013-02-19 05:00:00

In a recent Reddit AMA, former X-Play co-host Adam Sessler said the problem with X-Play was timeliness and that the reason some gamers hated him was due to just being on TV. Sessler also said that he doesn’t believe there will be anything like the

PS Vita gets price cut in Japan

Published on 2013-02-19 04:57:00

Just two days before the big PlayStation Meeting is set to kick off, Sony dropped a big surprise yesterday by announcing that the PlayStation Vita will be getting a price drop in Japan.Check out

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex online FPS coming out in 2014

Published on 2013-02-15 00:44:00

Nexon have officially announced a new Ghost in the Shell game. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex will be an online FPS that will be released in the “first half” of next year and it will feature cyborg battles, hacking, gunfights and more.Ch

BattleBlock Theater closed beta starts Feb. 28

Published on 2013-02-15 00:40:00

On Feb. 28, you’ll be able to play the closed beta for The Behemoth’s multiplayer platformer BattleBlock Theater, which will include all of the game’s eight arena modes.Check out

Skulls of the Shogun review

Published on 2013-02-14 19:11:00

Skulls of the Shogun brings together turn-based combat, cross-platform multiplayer and, er, undead samurai munching on each other’s skulls for a peculiar game of strategic warfare. Is the mix to die for or a grave mistake?Head on over to

Adam Sessler says G4 fired him without the ‘balls’ to explain why

Published on 2013-02-12 20:48:00

Former X-Play co-host Adam Sessler didn’t just quit G4, but says he was fired and doesn’t even know why. Perhaps G4 can grow a pair and explain?Check out

Mobile sci-fi MMORTS Galaxy on Fire: Alliances announced

Published on 2013-02-12 20:44:00

Galaxy on Fire: Alliances, which will arrive later this year for iOS, will be Fishlabs’ first MMORTS and it will be the “biggest and most ambitious project to date.”Check out

Let’s compare screenshots of the same level from The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct’s official and unofficial gameplay trailers

Published on 2013-02-09 01:20:00

The official gameplay trailer and unofficial alpha gameplay trailer for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct have something in common. They both show off the same level (pictured above), and here’s a side-by-side screenshot comparison of what that l

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct’s first official gameplay trailer, pre-order bonus announced

Published on 2013-02-09 01:14:00

The first gameplay trailer for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct has been released, and it is in fact the real deal. It’s also been announced that the game will have pre-order DLC bonus that includes a new mode and weapons.Check out

Penny Arcade 4’s only coming out on Xbox Live and PC since Zeboyd’s done with ports and mobile games

Published on 2013-01-31 21:54:00

Penny Arcade’s On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 was released on Mac, iOS and Android, but this won’t be the case with the sequel since the game’s creator, Zeboyd Games, says that their mobiles titles and ports haven’t sold well.Check

Temple Run 2 is a runaway success with over 6 million downloads in one day

Published on 2013-01-22 18:34:00

And in just four days, it’s been downloaded over 20 million times!Check out

Project X Zone, the Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega crossover game, is hitting the West this summer

Published on 2013-01-22 18:30:00

Remember Project X Zone, the 3DS game that featured Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega characters all in one game? Well, it’s coming to the West!Check out

New Scott Pilgrim vs. The World achievements appear, online multiplayer could be coming soon

Published on 2013-01-22 18:26:00

New Scott Pilgrim vs. The World achievements have popped up for the game meaning that the long-delayed DLC that’s suppose to add online multiplayer could finally be released soon.Check out

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2 arriving on North American shores this summer

Published on 2013-01-22 18:20:00

The woman in Cyberpunk 2077′s teaser trailer is a real-life model, trailer’s early concept images and artwork revealed

Published on 2013-01-18 20:19:00

Platige Image, the co-creators of Cyberpunk 2077′s teaser trailer, have revealed some behind-the-scenes images of the video. There’s some early concept sketches, 3D scans, and real-life photos of the woman shown in the trailer.Check out

GamerPrint announces classy limited edition Final Fantasy VII posters

Published on 2013-01-18 20:16:00

GamePrint have released five limited edition posters inspired by Final Fantasy VII.Check out

Diablo III game director Jay Wilson steps down, addresses fan disappointment with game

Published on 2013-01-18 20:11:00

Diablo III’s game director Jay Wilson announced he’s quitting his position. He’ll no longer work on Diablo III, but will still remain with Blizzard.Check out

Political strategy game Democracy 3 announced

Published on 2013-01-18 20:08:00

Positech Games have announced a sequel to their political strategy series. The game will be out in 2013 and it will have big improvements.Check out

“I dislike the idea of every character being sexually available to the player,” says Dragon Age series’ lead writer

Published on 2013-01-15 17:14:00

Dragon Age series’ lead writer David Gaider explains why he doesn’t like the idea of players being able to romance every follower in a game.Check out

Dante does not like having white hair in DmC: Devil May Cry

Published on 2013-01-15 17:12:00

An Easter Egg in DmC pokes fun at the controversy surrounding Dante’s hair.Check out

Studio Ghibli, Level-5 talk about Ni No Kuni’s beautiful animation

Published on 2013-01-15 17:10:00

In a behind-the-scenes video, some of Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch’s developers discuss the game’s visuals and how they went about it.Check out

Cool new Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle arriving Feb. 4

Published on 2013-01-15 17:06:00

The blue Fire Emblem Nintendo 3DS, which features stylish artwork based on the upcoming RPG, will cost $199.99 and will be released on Feb. 4.Check out

Wii U outsells Wii in first six weeks

Published on 2013-01-11 17:05:00

In its first six weeks on sale, the Wii U has sold over 800,000 units and has surpassed the Wii’s sales by $30 million.Check out

You can now gobble up Pac-Man Championship Edition DX on Windows 8

Published on 2013-01-11 17:01:00

Namco Bandai announced that their flashy, lauded Pac-Man reboot is now available on Windows 8.Check out

New limited edition Tomb Raider Xbox 360 controller doesn’t look so new

Published on 2013-01-11 16:58:00

And it’s suppose to look that way!Check out

New Defiance co-op trailer is not just massive, it’s “jekkin’ massive”

Published on 2013-01-11 16:53:00

Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine preview

Published on 2013-01-09 14:15:00

Pocketwatch Games’ co-op heist game Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine has been years in the making, but has it paid off so far? I went hands-on with the beta to find out.Check out

Fall in love with this great Mirror’s Edge painting

Published on 2013-01-08 15:09:00

This beautiful fan-made Mirror’s Edge painting shows Faith looking down at the streets below.Check out

Team Ninja boss doesn’t think Wii U’s CPU is slow and horrible like Metro: Last Light devs claim

Published on 2013-01-08 15:03:00

Team Ninja head Yosuke Hayashi has defended the Wii U and responded to 4A Games’ comment about Nintendo’s console having a “horrible, slow” CPU.Check out

Dead Space 3’s Kinect video is curse-free, unfortunately

Published on 2013-01-08 14:58:00

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Why the DayZ standalone release hasn’t been released yet

Published on 2013-01-08 14:54:00

DayZ creator Dean Hall explains that they want to make the standalone version of their hit ArmA II zombie mod better and that there have been “huge” changes done to the inventory system.Check out

New Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII details, Lightning’s role and her fugly outfit explained

Published on 2013-01-05 11:09:00

In Lightning Returns, Lightning is a “Liberator” who deals with souls, and the reason her outfit looks like that is because it represents strength.Check out

VVVVVV creator cancels Nexus City and Selma’s Story

Published on 2013-01-05 11:06:00

Terry Cavanagh explained that the reason for Nexus’s cancellation is because the game got in the way of making other games.Check out

Hey, here’s every single official Xbox 360 controller!

Published on 2013-01-05 11:02:00

XBLA Fans has put together a list of all of the Xbox 360 controllers made by Microsoft including the sexy Chrome C3PO, Halo 3 Spartan, the 10th Anniversary, and more.Check out

Some new Dark Souls II details

Published on 2013-01-05 11:00:00

In a recent interview, Dark Souls II director Tomohiro Shibuya and former Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki talk more about Dark Souls II and what to expect.Check out

Naruto Powerful Shippuden hitting Nintendo 3DS in March 2013

Published on 2012-12-21 16:52:00

Namco Bandai have announced Naruto Powerful Shippuden, a Nintendo 3DS side-scrolling fighter that is based on Naruto Spin-off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals. Haven't heard of the latter? Neither have I.Check out

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity set for release on March 24

Published on 2012-12-21 16:47:00

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity has been announced for the Nintendo 3DS, and it will feature 3D graphics, five playable characters and over 20 dungeons.Check out

Borderlands 2′s ‘Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt’ DLC officially announced, arriving Jan. 15

Published on 2012-12-21 16:43:00

Borderlands 2’s third campaign-based expansion will include new land, enemies and more.Check out

Expeditions: Conquistador’s first stretch goal implemented, revised visuals and new animations added

Published on 2012-12-21 16:40:00

Danish indie dev Logic Artists have provided a development update on their successfully crowdfunded tactical RPG entitled Expeditions: Conquistador.Check out

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang hitting Xbox Live on Dec. 22

Published on 2012-12-18 18:09:00

Next week, 2 Player Productions’ documentary called Minecraft: The Story of Mojang will be released on Xbox Live as it follows the story of the man who created one of the most successful indie games of all time.Check out

NeoGeo X Gold Limited Edition out now, new trailer released

Published on 2012-12-18 18:06:00

The NeoGeo X Gold Limited Edition is now available, and to celebrate, a “Rebirth of a Legend” trailer has been released.Check out

On Santa’s naughty list? Then seek revenge in the adorable shooter Brat Attack.

Published on 2012-12-18 18:01:00

Complete with cutesy graphics. You know, for the kids.Check out

Ace Combat Assault Horizon: Enhanced Edition flying to PCs in ‘winter 2013′ at 60fps with better graphics

Published on 2012-12-18 17:57:00

The previously announced PC version of Ace Combat Assault Horizon will be out in “winter 2013,” and PC players can expect a smoother, prettier experience along with some DLC packed in.Check out

Xbox Live’s huge New Year’s countdown sale starting Dec. 18

Published on 2012-12-14 15:35:00

From Dec. 18 to 31, Microsoft will be slashing off prices on a bunch of Xbox Live Arcade games, Games On Demand titles, and DLC.Check out

Earth Defense Force 4 invading the West next year as Earth Defense Force 2025

Published on 2012-12-14 15:27:00

Earth Defense Force 4 will be getting a 2013 Western release for the Xbox 360 and PS3 under the name of Earth Defense Force 2025.Check out

Meet the rest of the characters in The Cave

Published on 2012-12-14 15:22:00

A second character trailer for Ron Gilbert’s The Cave has been released, this time introducing The Adventurer, The Knight and The Time Traveler.Check out

Hitman: HD Trilogy officially announced

Published on 2012-12-14 15:18:00

Hitman: HD Trilogy, which will include three previous Hitman games, will be hitting the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 early next year. Check out

Monaco coming out ‘March-ish,’ pre-order details revealed

Published on 2012-12-13 02:38:00

Pocketwatch Games revealed that Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine will be out sometime around March and that you’ll be able to get things like the prototype version of the co-op stealth-action game if you pre-order.Check out

Guy tries to warp out of pawn shop after threatening to steal Xbox 360

Published on 2012-12-07 18:54:00

In an episode of Hardcore Pawn, a man who couldn’t get his Xbox 360 back from the show’s pawn shop threatened to steal one, resulting in him being chased. But instead of running out the door, it looks the guy decided that the best course of actio

Iwata’s "very sorry" about Wii U's long update

Published on 2012-11-30 08:38:00

The day the Wii U launched, Wii U owners found out that instead of being able to play with their shiny new console right out of the box, they first had to download an update. Apparently, this update took hours to download as it was said to be at leas

Tomb Raider reboot won’t have swimming, but will have regenerating health system

Published on 2012-11-28 14:00:00

To the dismay of fans, Crystal Dynamics’ global brand director Karl Stewart revealed that Lara Croft will be able to regenerate her health, but won’t be able to swim in the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot.Check out

Diablo III is not an eSports game, says Blizzard

Published on 2012-11-28 13:56:00

Blizzard’s CEO Mike Morhaime said that Diablo III was not created as a competitive eSports title, and as such, it won’t be turned into one.Check out

Soldier: Killzone 3, Fallout 3 have the most realistic combat, Army’s combat training sim is an ‘abomination’

Published on 2012-11-28 13:51:00

In a recent VentureBeat interview, 12-year vet Sergeant Dave Mull said that the videogames that most accurately simulate combat are sci-fi FPS Killzone 3 and post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 3. Additionally, Mull shared his thoughts about the Army’s co

Fan-made live-action Black Ops 2 zombie web series teased

Published on 2012-11-28 13:47:00

JasonRoseteFilm have released a teaser trailer for a live-action Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 web series based on the game’s zombie mode.Check out

Crafting-focused, land-buying MMO Greed Monger reaches second Kickstarter stretch goal

Published on 2012-11-20 23:27:00

Greed Monger, a F2P MMORPG that’s focused on crafting, economics and politics, has reached its second Kickstarter stretch goal, meaning there will now be desert terrain in the game.Check out

RaiderZ MMO officially launched, winter event and patch 1.1 planned

Published on 2012-11-20 23:25:00

Gameforge announced yesterday that their monster-hunting F2P MMORPG RaiderZ is now live. A winter event is planned for the game and patch 1.1 will be released early next year.Check out

Limited Edition Flame Red Nintendo 3DS with Super Mario 3D Land pre-installed will be available on Black Friday

Published on 2012-11-20 23:23:00

Nintendo announced that a limited edition Flame Red Nintendo 3DS, which comes pre-installed with Super Mario 3D Land, will be released on Nov. 23.Check out

The Totally Rad Show says farewell

Published on 2012-11-20 23:20:00

The Totally Rad Show, a Revision3 internet TV show where Jeff Cannata, Dan Trachtenberg, and Alex Albrecht review movies, TV shows, and videogames, is coming to an end after nearly six years.Check out

Pokemon/Shining Force hybrid Dragon Island Blue will be free for a limited time

Published on 2012-11-16 20:12:00

Beginning tomorrow on Nov. 17, Dragon Island Blue, which is described as a cross between Pokemon and Shining Force, will be free for a limited time on iOS devices.Check out

Pier Solar, ‘the biggest 16-bit RPG ever,’ heads to Kickstarter for HD re-release

Published on 2012-11-16 20:09:00

Indie developer Watermelon Co announced that they’ve gone to Kickstarter to make an HD version of Pier Solar, the biggest Sega Genesis/Mega Drive RPG ever.Check out

New Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse screenshots contain farts, blow-up dolls, and things you don’t want Meg doing

Published on 2012-11-16 20:06:00

New screenshots of Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse have been released, in addition to new details regarding the special abilities for Peter, Quagmire, Stewie, and the one that no one cares about.Check out

Valuable videogames that you may actually own

Published on 2012-11-16 20:03:00

Yahoo! Games recently discovered some of the more common/known videogames that are worth quite a few dough including Halo Triple Pack, Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence: Limited Edition and even Final Fantasy VII. Yes, THE Final Fantasy VII.Check out

Black Ops 2’s Season Pass will also give you access to the Nuketown 2025 Zombies map

Published on 2012-11-13 19:53:00

Activision and Treyarch announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′s Nuketown 2025 Zombies map, which was previously only available to those who bought Black Ops 2′s collector’s edition, is also available to Season Pass buyers.Check out

Former X-Play co-host Adam Sessler joins Revision3

Published on 2012-11-13 19:48:00

G4TV’s former X-Play co-host Adam Sessler announced that he has joined the Rev3Games division of Revision3.Check out

Minecraft has sold 8 million copies on PC, top 10 best-selling PC game of all time

Published on 2012-11-13 19:45:00

Mojang announced that indie hit Minecraft has sold eight million copies on PC and Mac. Plus, the game is apparently one of the best-selling PC games of all time.Check out

Star Citizen: In-game A.I. video released, will have “the most sophisticated AI that I’ve attempted on any of my games”

Published on 2012-11-13 19:41:00

Early in-game test footage for Chris Roberts’ Star Citizen has been released. The video shows off the A.I. at work as the game will have “the most sophisticated AI” Robert’s has ever worked on.Check out

First look at gameplay in The Elder Scrolls Online

Published on 2012-11-09 21:27:00

A developer diary has been released for The Elder Scrolls Online, and in the video, we get a first glimpse of gameplay.Check out

Trials Evolution now has over 1 million riders

Published on 2012-11-09 21:25:00

Released last April, Trials Evolution has reached more than one million players on its leaderboards.Check out

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’s final boss (pretty much) revealed

Published on 2012-11-09 21:22:00

Sony released a new PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale video that show’s the game’s intro, and at the end we get a shadowy glimpse of who the game’s final boss is.Check out

GTA V details galore, new screenshots revealed

Published on 2012-11-09 21:19:00

As promised, the December issue of Game Informer revealed new details regarding Grand Theft Auto V, which will have three main protagonists, as well as better mechanics, pedestrians, mini-games and more.Check out

Duke Nukem co-creator calls EGM reviewer a ‘retard’ over Halo 4 review

Published on 2012-11-06 22:58:00

Duke Nukem co-creator George Broussard lashed out against Electronic Gaming Monthly’s Brandon Justice for giving Halo 4 less than an 80 in his review. As such, Broussard called Justice a “retard” who has “zero credibility.”Check out

Borderlands 2 ships over 5 million units

Published on 2012-11-06 22:54:00

Borderlands 2 has not only been a critical and public hit, but it also managed to ship more than five million copies worldwide.Check out

Official Hitman: Absolution clothing looks sharp and deadly

Published on 2012-11-06 22:49:00

musterbrand, which have previously made clothes based on Assassin’s Creed and Metal Gear Solid, have revealed their Hitman-inspired clothing line in time for Hitman: Absolution.Check out

Over 5,000 Wii U kiosks rolling out across US

Published on 2012-11-06 22:33:00

Nintendo’s Wii U launches on Nov. 18, but you’ll be able to try before you buy at more than 5,000 Wii U demo stations hitting U.S. retailers like GameStop and Best Buy.Check out

EA “disappointed” with Medal of Honor: Warfighter reviews, game’s falling “below our expectations”

Published on 2012-11-02 13:12:00

Medal of Honor: Warfighter has been a critical failure, and EA says that they’re disappointed with the reception and think that the game’s better then the review scores it’s received.Check out

Second GTA V trailer coming ‘soon,’ pre-order bonuses leaked with screenshots

Published on 2012-11-02 13:07:00

Rockstar Games revealed that another trailer for GTA V will be released soon, while details and screenshots of the game’s alleged pre-order items have been leaked.Check out

Nintendo DS ‘created’ smartphones, says Iwata

Published on 2012-11-02 13:04:00

In an investor financial meeting, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata claimed that the Nintendo DS is the reason we have touchscreen smartphones.Check out

Black Ops 2′s Nuketown 2025 trailer, Season Pass pre-order bonuses

Published on 2012-11-02 13:01:00

A new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′s Nuketown 2025 map has been released, alongside a reminder of the goodies you get when pre-ordering the game and the Season Pass.Check out

GTA: Vice City, San Andreas for PS3 rated by ESRB

Published on 2012-10-30 12:11:00

Recently discovered ESRB ratings for GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas indicate that the two PS2 classics will be hitting PS3.Check out

Dust 514 ‘Way of the Mercenary’ trailer

Published on 2012-10-30 12:09:00

A new Dust 514 trailer gives a brief overview of what to expect in the ambitious game from CCP.Check out

Assassin’s Creed III requires PS3 install, day 1 patch released

Published on 2012-10-30 12:07:00

Assassin’s Creed III reportedly requires a mandatory install on the PS3, while a day-one patch for the game has already been released.Check out

Final Nintendo Land attractions detailed

Published on 2012-10-30 12:04:00

Nintendo provided info regarding the last three attractions for Nintendo Land, a virtual theme park that includes 12 Nintendo-based mini-games that focus on the capabilities of the Wii U’s GamePad.Check out

Halo 4 is the most expensive game Microsoft has ever made

Published on 2012-10-27 08:43:00

Microsoft Studio head Phil Spencer revealed that Halo 4 is the company’s most expensive game ever created so far.Check out

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 is yet another game with an offensive Allah reference

Published on 2012-10-27 08:41:00

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 joins Modern Warfare 2 for including a disrespectful Allah reference.Check out

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo showcases upcoming 3DS games like Paper Mario, Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing

Published on 2012-10-27 08:38:00

In an another installment of Nintendo Direct, Nintendo showed off and talked about some of the 3DS games coming out in 2012 and 2013 like Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Fire Emblem Awakening, and

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge slashes Wii U on Nov. 18 with exclusives

Published on 2012-10-27 08:35:00

Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for the Wii U will be released on Nov. 18 and includes new playable characters and weapons, a redesigned combat system, tougher enemies, and more.Check out

Retro City Rampage review

Published on 2012-10-23 20:51:00

Imagine Grand Theft Auto, but wackier. Now throw in 8-bit graphics and a ton of videogame parodies and you get Retro City Rampage. Sounds awesome, but is it really all that rad?Check out

EA refused to send out early review copies of Medal of Honor: Warfighter, “likely to be a major disappointment”

Published on 2012-10-23 20:44:00

Medal of Honor: Warfighter is out now, but it’s strangely void of reviews. That’s because EA apparently didn’t send out early review copies of the game, meaning you might want to hold off on picking it up. Not only that, but analyst Doug Creutz doesn’t even think the game will be successful.Check out

The Greatest Video Game Music 2 available on Nov. 6, album’s Halo track free to download

Published on 2012-10-23 20:42:00

The Greatest Video Game Music 2 will be available to download on Nov. 6, and it will include songs from games like Halo and Skyrim performed by the famous London Philharmonic Orchestra.Check out

NeoGeo X Gold Limited Edition announced for those that care

Published on 2012-10-23 20:39:00

A limited edition version of the NeoGeo X Gold will be available on Dec. 6 for $199, and it will include a limited edition Ninja Master’s game card.Check out

Folding@home project for PS3 to be terminated

Published on 2012-10-23 20:36:00

Standford University’s Folding@home project, which used PS3s to help study diseases as well as protein folding and misfolding, will be coming to an end via PS3's 4.30 update.Check out

Sony teases ‘The Reload’

Published on 2012-10-19 18:22:00

Sony has released a mysterious teaser video titled “The Reload.” Is it a shooter? New IP? Maybe even Infamous 3?Check out

Dishonored art director’s 10 favorite artworks with commentary

Published on 2012-10-19 18:19:00

Arkane Studios’ art director Sebastien Mitton has shared his 10 favorite artworks from Dishonored and provided some commentary on each one of them.Check out

Sonic Jump, a Sonic game in which you don’t run, is now out

Published on 2012-10-19 18:13:00

The fastest hedgehog around now has is own … jumping game. It’s called Sonic Jump. And it’s now available for iOS devices. But why?Check out

CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 officially announced

Published on 2012-10-19 18:10:00

CD Projekt RED have officially announced Cyberpunk 2077, a sandbox cyberpunk RPG being made by Cyberpunk 2020 creator Mike Pondsmith.Check out

Call of Duty: Black Ops II launch trailer

Published on 2012-10-16 17:51:00

The official launch trailer for the futuristic Call of Duty: Black Ops II has been released and you can check it out below with not-very-futuristic music.Check out

Borderlands 2 Mechromancer trailer shows how badass Gaige is

Published on 2012-10-16 17:49:00

Take a look at some of the skills for Borderlands 2′s fifth class in this newly-released trailer.Check out

Michael Pachter explains why Wii U will fail

Published on 2012-10-16 17:45:00

In the past, videogame analyst Michael Pachter has made no secret that he doesn’t like the Wii U, and in an interview, he explains the issues he has with the console such as the Nintendo DS-like nature of it.Check out

First Transformers Universe gameplay trailer, beta registration now open

Published on 2012-10-16 17:42:00

The first gameplay trailer for the upcoming Transformers MMO, Transformers Universe, has been released and folks can register for the beta right now.Check out

Guild Wars 2’s undefeated WvW server loses for the first time

Published on 2012-10-13 00:27:00

This week’s World vs. World vs. World match in Guild Wars 2 pitted Jade Quarry, Eredon Terrace and all-time champ Henge of Denravi against each other, and for the first time, the latter didn’t come in first place. What’s more, the winning server managed to capture every single thing on all of the maps.Check out

Gaikai hints at Mass Effect 3, Metal Gear Rising and more, as well as Android and iOS support

Published on 2012-10-12 13:30:00

Background art on Gaikai’s website suggests that the cloud gaming service will be getting big-name games like Mass Effect 3 and the upcoming Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, while job listings indicate that the service will be coming to Android and iOS devices.Check out

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit DLC rising from the depths of hell later this month

Published on 2012-10-12 13:27:00

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit will be getting two DLC packs that will add more challenges and skins.Check out

Crazy Taxi out now on iDevices

Published on 2012-10-12 13:25:00

Rev up the engine, because Dreamcast’s craziest cab racing game Crazy Taxi has now arrived on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch for $4.99.Check out

Borderlands 2’s first campaign DLC hits next week

Published on 2012-10-12 13:18:00

Borderlands 2’s first campaign downloadable add-on entitled Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty will be released on Oct. 16, reports The Verge and the Associated Press.Set in a desert, the previously leaked expansion pack revolves around a one-eyed pirate queen named Captain Scarlett, and like any good pirate adventure, there's a “legend of a treasure,” says Gearbox Software's president Randy Pitchford, reports AP.In Pirate's Booty, players will get to visit a town called Oasis that's [..]

Retro City Rampage launch trailer

Published on 2012-10-09 10:59:00

Vblank Entertainment have released the official launch trailer for their awesome-looking GTA-esque Retro City Rampage, which will be available today in 8-bit glory.Check out

Video: Guy sexually harasses women and booth babes at Eurogamer Expo

Published on 2012-10-09 10:56:00

At the Eurogamer Expo, a man named Olajide “KSI” Olatunji interviewed several women including booth babes, and in an attempt to be awkward, Olatunji ended up doing lewd acts and saying misogynistic things.Check out

SuperBot explains why Crash Bandicoot isn’t in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

Published on 2012-10-09 10:52:00

Crash Bandicoot is conspicuously absent in the upcoming PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and in a GameSpot interview, SuperBot Entertainment’s game director Omar Kendall explains why the orange marsupial won’t be in the game, even though he was considered.Check out

Sony sues Kevin Butler over Bridgestone ads

Published on 2012-10-09 10:50:00

Kevin Butler actor Jerry Lambert and tire company Bridgstone are being sued by Sony due to the latter’s commercials in which oneshowed Lambert with a (gasp) Mario Kart Wii.Check out

Retro City Rampage causing havoc next week as well

Published on 2012-10-06 07:11:00

On Oct. 9, we’ll finally be able cause total mayhem in 8-bit glory.Check out

Free-to-play multiplayer game Happy Wars hitting XBLA next week

Published on 2012-10-06 07:08:00

Happy Wars, an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer versus title that features 30-player support, will be released on Xbox Live on Oct. 12.Check out

Bungie: Destiny will be a ‘sandbox’ game, Red Dead Redemption dev working on it

Published on 2012-10-06 07:05:00

Bungie revealed that their sci-fi shooter Destiny will be open-ended and that an ex-Rockstar Games and Red Dead Redemption developer is helping to create the still-unannounced game.Check out

Bethesda opens new studio, Battlecry Studios

Published on 2012-10-06 06:59:00

Bethesda Softworks has started Battlecry Studios, a new Austin-based developer that will be led by ex-BioWare employee Rich Vogel.Check out

Double Dragon Neon review

Published on 2012-10-04 02:25:00

Double Dragon Neon hopes to recapture the fun of an old-school ’80s beat-‘em-up, but is the game simply stuck in the past?Check out

Daaamn, this is what Mojang’s office looks like

Published on 2012-10-03 00:52:00

Put on your suit and tie and check out these images of the Minecraft makers’ new, amazing-looking office.Check out

Eliza Dushku raps about videogames

Published on 2012-10-03 00:47:00

TV and movie actress Eliza Dushku has done voice-over work for videogames before and now she’s gone on to the next logical step in her career: rapping about videogames.Check out

Dishonored ‘ghost’ playthrough will take over 22 hours

Published on 2012-10-03 00:44:00

Arkane Studios’ level designer Dan Todd revealed that playing through Dishonored stealthily without any kills will take longer than 20 hours.Check out

Insomniac Games explains why they changed Overstrike

Published on 2012-10-03 00:41:00

Insomniac Games’ Brian Allgeier explains that the change in direction of Overstrike (now called Fuse) was the result of focus testers and that the company wanted to appeal to a certain age group.Check out

Dean Hall: DayZ standalone release ‘has to be out before the end of the year,’ will be ‘cheap’

Published on 2012-09-28 21:02:00

DayZ creator Dean Hall gave strong, encouraging words that the standalone version of the ArmA II zombie mod would be released this year and that it would be low-priced.Check out

Oh no, not again: NBA Live 13 has been cancelled

Published on 2012-09-28 20:59:00

EA Sports announced that NBA Live 13 has been axed, making this the second time in three years that the company has cancelled an NBA game.Check out

Microsoft made ‘boneheaded decision’ to close down Ensemble Studios, says Ensemble founder

Published on 2012-09-28 20:56:00

Ensemble Studios founder Tony Goodman says that Microsoft’s decision to shut down the Age of Empires and Halo Wars developer was “boneheaded,” but also admits that it was a decision that ended becoming a good thing.Check out

Capcom: Resident Evil 2 remake could happen if fans really want it

Published on 2012-09-28 20:53:00

Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said in a recent Q&A that a remake of Resident Evil 2 is a possibility depending on how much fans crave the 1998 classic.Check out

Pokemon MMO Pokemonium beta 1.4 released

Published on 2012-09-25 16:43:00

A fan-made Pokemon MMORPG called Pokemonium has been updated to beta 1.4, making Pokefans that much happier.Check out

Borderlands 2 max level reached in world record time

Published on 2012-09-25 16:40:00

Matt Siegfried has achieved a world record by getting to level 50 in Borderlands 2 in less than 48 hours.Check out

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance set in 2018, includes Sunny

Published on 2012-09-25 16:38:00

During the Tokyo Game Show, more info on Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was revealed via a flyer that showed the year the game takes place in, as well as a hint of a character returning from Metal Gear Solid 4.Check out

Platinum Games: Bayonetta 2 wouldn’t exist without Nintendo

Published on 2012-09-25 16:34:00

Bayonetta 2 being a Wii U-only title may piss of some people, but Platinum Games’ Atsushi Inaba says that Nintendo is the reason we’re even getting the game in the first place.Check out

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix revealed

Published on 2012-09-21 15:41:00

Square Enix have announced a Kingdom Hearts HD collection for the PS3 titled Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix.Check out

New Resident Evil 6 trailer flies out of TGS

Published on 2012-09-21 15:39:00

Resident Evil 6 is looking quite epic as this new trailer from the Tokyo Game Show shows.Check out

Castle Crashers crashing Steam next week

Published on 2012-09-21 15:37:00

Indie hit Castle Crashers will be hacking-’n'-slashing its way onto Steam on Sept. 26.Check out

Borderlands 2 gets ‘small’ PC update

Published on 2012-09-21 15:34:00

Gearbox Software have released a “small update” for the PC version of Borderlands 2 that fixes “minor bug” issues.Check out

Pre-Conker’s Bad Fur Day gameplay of Twelve Tales Conker N64

Published on 2012-09-19 20:28:00

Cult-classic N64 platformer Conker’s Bad Fur Day may have been a wonderfully crude, naughty title for adults, but it was originally a game for kids called Twelve Tales Conker 64, as seen in this 30-minute gameplay footage of the game.Check out

iPhone 5 hits 2 million pre-orders in 24 hours

Published on 2012-09-19 20:25:00

Apple’s soon-to-be-released iPhone 5 has already shattered records by reaching more than two million pre-orders in the first 24 hours.Check out

Borderlands 2 surpasses 1.2 million pre-orders

Published on 2012-09-19 20:22:00

According to VG Chartz, the just-released

Wii U launch games revealed

Published on 2012-09-19 20:18:00

Nintendo have released a list of games coming out on Wii U’s launch day, with over 20 titles planned for release.Check out

New Tokyo Jungle trailer runs wild

Published on 2012-09-15 16:57:00

A new trailer for upcoming animal survival game Tokyo Jungle has been released.Check out

Guild Wars 2 sells over 2 million copies

Published on 2012-09-15 16:53:00

Guild Wars 2 has not only been a critical success, but also a commercial success selling more than two million units.Check out

Experience Life in the Dorms today (complete with bears, murder, and axe-wielding psychos)

Published on 2012-09-15 16:47:00

College indie adventure title Life in the Dorms has hit Xbox Live and it doesn’t sound like your typical college experience.Check out

PopCap: Yes, there’s a ‘chance’ we’ll get a Peggle sequel, series has no level creator because of dicks

Published on 2012-09-15 16:41:00

In a recent Q&A, PopCap Games’ Jeff Green gave hope that a new installment of Peggle would be made. He also explained that the reason the series doesn’t have a level creator is because of a problem known as “Time To Penis.”Check out

Andriasang shutting down

Published on 2012-09-12 13:07:00

English-writing Japanese gaming website Andriasang is coming to an end.Check out

Get To The Moon for 20% off before you die

Published on 2012-09-12 13:03:00

Indie RPG darling To The Moon is now available at a reduced price on Steam for a limited time.Check out

Report: EA wanted to buy Valve for $1 billion

Published on 2012-09-12 13:00:00

Electronic Arts was reportedly in talks with Valve for awhile about buying the company responsible for Half-Life, Portal and Steam for over $1 billion.Check out

Square Enix thinks this was the ‘Golden Age’ of Final Fantasy

Published on 2012-09-12 12:57:00

Final Fantasy is a venerated RPG series dating all the way back to 1987. From Final Fantasy I to

Snake is not as old as he looks in Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes

Published on 2012-09-08 04:14:00

A new image of Snake for Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes shows a browner-haired chap. Is this the result of Just For Men or is there another reason for the younger appearance?Check out

Report: G4 is gone, getting rebranded

Published on 2012-09-08 04:09:00

G4, the struggling tech/videogame network, will reportedly be getting rebranded as it takes on a more “modern male” direction. In other words, the G4 we once knew is dead.Check out

Rumor: Wii U Zelda out in 2014, will be the biggest Zelda game ever

Published on 2012-09-08 04:06:00

The next Zelda game for the Wii U will supposedly be the biggest, priciest Zelda game to date and will include ”revolutionary” gameplay that will make full use of the Wii U GamePad. However, the game apparently won’t look anything like the E3 2011 tech demo. Dammit.Check out

Plants vs. Zombies gets new mode, levels, achievements

Published on 2012-09-08 04:02:00

The lovely Plants vs. Zombies has received an iOS update that adds five new levels, three new achievements, and an Endless mode variant.Check out

Report: Amazon distributor leaks Wii U price, release date, bundles

Published on 2012-09-05 14:54:00

Wholesale distributor Video Product Distributors has reportedly listed the price and release date of the Wii U, as well as plans for three SKU units.Check out

God of War, Saints Row voice actor Michael Clarke Duncan dies

Published on 2012-09-05 14:50:00

Michael Clarke Duncan was not only a prominent movie and TV actor, but he was also a voice actor who lent his talent to several videogames like the God of War series and Saints Row.Check out

Dark Souls director is “really sad” about game’s reputation of being hard, considering making not-so-hard mode

Published on 2012-09-05 14:45:00

Hard-as-hell Dark Souls may have been a big hit, but the game’s reputation of being difficult is not something the game’s director Hidetaka Miyazaki likes.Check out

Erotic game ‘Seduce Me’ kicked off Steam Greenlight

Published on 2012-09-05 14:41:00

An erotic indie game entitled Seduce Me won’t be seducing anyone on Steam since it’s been taken down after being submitted via Steam Greenlight.Check out

Tekken Tag Tournament 2’s final pre-order bonus confirmed

Published on 2012-08-31 19:48:00

Namco Bandai have released the final details of what you’ll get when you pre-order Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Besides lovely bikinis, you'll also get two new characters, among other things.Check out

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s final DLC details, trailer

Published on 2012-08-31 19:45:00

There are chickens in space in these Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse screenshots

Published on 2012-08-31 19:41:00

Activision have released screenshots of Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse’s “Chickens in Space” level, but there’s something noticeably missing.Check out

Michelle Obama: Kids are playing too much videogames

Published on 2012-08-31 19:37:00

President Barack Obama’s wife and First Lady of the U.S. Michelle Obama says that kids are spending too much time playing videogames and not enough time running around outside.Check out

Capcom on Devil May Cry: Bayonetta was not the ‘standard we were shooting for’

Published on 2012-08-28 19:21:00

Capcom’s Alex Jones says that the critically-acclaimed Bayonetta isn’t the “standard” they’re aiming for with DmC: Devil May Cry.Check out

First screenshot of The Walking Dead: Episode 3

Published on 2012-08-28 19:19:00

Take a bite out of The Walking Dead: Episode 3′s first screenshot.Check out

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale: ‘Stay tuned’ if you want to know if there will be a Final Fantasy character

Published on 2012-08-28 19:15:00

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale game director Omar Kendall said to “stay tuned” when asked if there was going to be a Final Fantasy character in Sony’s upcoming fighting game.Check out

Peter Molyneux’s next game after Curiosity will be ‘Cooperation’

Published on 2012-08-28 19:10:00

Peter Molyneux’s follow-up to Curiosity: What’s Inside The Cube will be a game called Cooperation, which will be competitive. Confused? So am I.Check out

Uncharted movie loses another director, script being rewritten

Published on 2012-08-24 20:03:00

Limitless director Neil Burger is no longer the director of the Uncharted movie.Check out

Wipeout developer Sony Liverpool shut down, was allegedly making Wipeout and Splinter Cell-like game for PS4

Published on 2012-08-24 20:00:00

Sony has shut down Wipeout developer Sony Liverpool who were supposedly developing two PlayStation 4 games.Check out

Images of Xbox 1 version of Perfect Dark Zero surface

Published on 2012-08-24 19:55:00

Perfect Dark Zero lead concept artist Wil Overton has released screenshots of the original Xbox version of Perfect Dark Zero before it became an Xbox 360 game.Check out

Rare dev: Microsoft ruined Rare and rejected ‘numerous projects’ including Killer Instinct 3

Published on 2012-08-24 19:52:00

Former Rare 3D modeler Donnchadh Murphy has shared his thoughts about Rare and how Microsoft ruined the once-mighty company.Check out

Diablo creator was disappointed with Diablo III so game’s devs diss him

Published on 2012-08-21 18:00:00

Diablo creator David Brevik has not-so-nice things to say about Diablo III, and as such, the game’s developers has not-so-nice things to say about Brevik.Check out

PS Vita has sold 2.2 million units worldwide

Published on 2012-08-21 17:56:00

Sony’s PlayStation Vita is doing poorly as it’s only sold 2.2 million units globally.Check out

Rumor: Fallout 4 will take place in Boston

Published on 2012-08-21 17:52:00

According to a Reddit user, Fallout 4 will be set in Boston, Massachusetts. Bethesda has supposedly been studying the area and there’s actually some clues that support Fallout 4′s alleged setting.Check out

BioWare: ‘I don’t think EA hurts’ us

Published on 2012-08-21 17:48:00

BioWare’s Evil Chris Priestly says that EA hurts BioWare, but the “real” EA doesn’t. Make sense?

Team Ninja went around touching boobs to create Dead or Alive 5’s breasts

Published on 2012-08-17 16:52:00

Team Ninja producer Yosuke Hayashi revealed that Dead or Alive 5′s breast physics were made thanks to the “hands-on” time his team had. Classy.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Crytek CEO on Crysis 3: ‘This time we promise to melt down PCs’

Published on 2012-08-17 16:50:00

Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli admits that while Crysis 2 was “compromised,” the same won’t happen with the PC version of Crysis 3 as it will “melt down PCs.”Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Work had to be redone on The Last Guardian

Published on 2012-08-17 16:48:00

Sony Worldwide Studios chief Shuhei Yoshida said that The Last Guardian has technical issues that are being fixed, while also assuring that the game is still coming out for the PS3.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Wii U is a ‘$400 Xbox 360 seven years late,’ says ex-Darksiders II dev Xander Davis

Published on 2012-08-17 16:46:00

Former Darksiders II UI designer Xander Davis has not only expressed his ill feelings towards Vigil Games, but also the Wii U, calling it more or less a gimmick.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Come and get this new Borderlands 2 trailer

Published on 2012-08-14 17:35:00

‘Fans do want more’ DLC, says BioWare

Published on 2012-08-14 17:26:00

Despite the hate, BioWare’s online development director Fernando Melo says that people actually like DLC, as proven by the success in BioWare’s games.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Team Fortress 2 ‘Mann vs. Machine’ co-op mode announced

Published on 2012-08-14 17:23:00

On Aug. 15, PC and Mac gamers will be rising against the machines in Team Fortress 2’s new co-op mode aptly titled Mann vs. Machine.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Jade Raymond: ‘It feels like it’s the indie games that get to experiment with big issues’ like religion

Published on 2012-08-14 17:21:00

Ubisoft Toronto boss Jade Raymond says that tackling certain topics like religion is “tricky.” She feels like only indie games can deal with sensitive things like that, but when it comes to “environmentalism,” there’s no problem.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Codemasters: Grid 2 will be ‘our most expensive’ game, why it won’t have an in-car view option

Published on 2012-08-10 14:21:00

Codemasters will be spending a lot of money making Grid 2, which will be the “most expensive” game for the company to date. However, it won’t have an in-car view option and Codemasters explains why.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Don’t worry about that trademark, The Last Guardian is not cancelled

Published on 2012-08-10 14:17:00

A grim trademark for The Last Guardian hinted that the game was canned, but Sony has confirmed that isn’t case. Phew!Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

BioShock Infinite: development issues, devs quit, multiplayer modes cut

Published on 2012-08-10 14:12:00

Irrational Games have reportedly been having trouble developing BioShock Infinite. Two main staffers have left the studio, multiplayer modes have supposedly been cancelled, and somehow Epic Games’ Rod Fergusson is involved.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Report: Best Buy, Sony having big gaming deals next week

Published on 2012-08-10 13:59:00

Best Buy and Sony are said to be slashing prices on a bunch of games next week. Check out BeefJack to see the alleged leaked lists of the games going on sale.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Smash Bros. creator explains the creation behind one of the game’s most important features

Published on 2012-08-08 12:36:00

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai said that his desire to implement “ad lib” in Smash Bros. led to the creation of an important aspect in the series.Click here or check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

GameStop: Used game business is ‘good for the industry’

Published on 2012-08-08 12:33:00

Despite game developers not earning any money from used games, GameStop’s CEO Paul Raines says that the used game business actually helps the video game industry.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Rumor: Leaked screenshot of new Prince of Persia reboot

Published on 2012-08-08 12:30:00

An image has surfaced of what is allegedly an upcoming Prince of Persia reboot codenamed Prince of Persia Zero 2.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Seasons are coming to The Sims 3

Published on 2012-08-04 03:50:00

This is what Resident Evil 6’s naked spider woman looks like

Published on 2012-08-04 03:45:00

Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel announced

Published on 2012-08-04 03:39:00

EA have announced Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel, the third game in the co-op dudebro shooter series that will hit current-gen consoles in early 2013.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Finally, Connor kills Americans in this new Assassin's Creed III trailer

Published on 2012-08-04 03:31:00

This new trailer for Assassin’s Creed III boasts a lot of things like the game’s redesigned Anvil Next engine, “innovative” A.I., dynamic weather, a lively world, a fluid traversal system, naval warfare, dual combat, and new moves and weapons. Not only that, there's also interesting tidbits like how the game will have 1,000 new character animations, as well as support for 2,000 NPCs in a single sequence.All of that sure sounds mighty impressive, but the thing that stands out the mo [..]

Lumines: Electronic Symphony director ‘was not a good fit for the project,’ says ex-producer James Mielke

Published on 2012-07-31 09:08:00

Former Q Entertainment producer James Mielke revealed that Lumines: Electronic Symphony suffered development issues and part of the reason was because the game’s former director “was not a good fit for the project” and was ultimately kicked out.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons did little work on Watchmen: The End Is Nigh, but was paid 'a lot'

Published on 2012-07-31 09:04:00

Watchmen co-creator Dave Gibbons revealed that he was paid a hefty sum to be a consultant on the critically-panned Watchmen: The End Is Nigh game even though he wasn’t heavily involved. Gibbons also says the game is not canon, and because of that, he was actually fine with liking and disliking parts of the game.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Pic] [Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full art [..]

Blizzard also thinks Windows 8 blows

Published on 2012-07-31 09:00:00

Valve’s Gabe Newell thinks Windows 8 is a “catastrophe” and so does Blizzard’s Rob Pard.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Evil empire-building game Impire announced

Published on 2012-07-31 08:54:00

Paradox Interactive have announced Impire, a PC strategy game where you take the side of evil as you utilize your underlings to destroy those pesky heroes.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

New PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale characters, stages, modes, items leaked

Published on 2012-07-31 08:48:00

Leaked details and images for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale have surfaced based on data files allegedly extracted from the game’s closed beta. Raiden, Dante and more are said to be included in Sony's upcoming brawler, in addition to BioShock Infinite's Columbia stage and Heveanly Sword's Kai as a minion. Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, c [..]

Nintendo 3DS shown off at London 2012 Olympics

Published on 2012-07-27 21:36:00

Check out this kid playing the Nintendo 3DS as part of today’s opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

In El Salvador, Markus Persson would get kidnapped, and making gang war games could kill you

Published on 2012-07-27 21:33:00

Sergio Rosa, the creative director of an El Salvador-based indie game team called The Domaginarium, reveals the difficulties of being a game dev in El Salvador and how dangerous the country is. For instance, boasting about video game sales like Minecraft creator Markus Persson could get you kidnapped, and making a game about gang wars could get you killed.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot b [..]

Crytek producer on Wii U controller: ‘I’m not sure if I’d give that to my child to play with’

Published on 2012-07-27 21:29:00

With Microsoft and Nintendo pushing dual-screen technology, Crytek’s producer Mike Read says that it’s all a “novelty at this point” and that he’s wary of letting his child play with Wii U’s expensive-looking touchscreen GamePad controller.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Sonic Adventure 3 domain names registered

Published on 2012-07-27 21:26:00

Six domain names for Sonic Adventure 3 have reportedly been registered, hinting at the possibility that a third game in the Adventure series is in development.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

No, Final Fantasy Versus XIII is not cancelled

Published on 2012-07-27 21:22:00

You may now soothe your broken heart and wipe away your tears: Square Enix‘s president Yoichi Wada confirmed that Final Fantasy Versus XIII is not dead.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

What Gabe Newell looked like as a high school freshman

Published on 2012-07-25 01:55:00

We all know what Valve’s Gabe Newell looks like now, but what did the man responsible for Half-Life and Steam look like when he was younger? Specifically, when he was in high school? As a freshman?Just take a look above and see for yourself!Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Dead Space 3 is steering in the ‘wrong direction,’ says Dead Space writer

Published on 2012-07-25 01:49:00

Dead Space writer Antony Johnston says he's worried about Dead Space 3 and criticizes it for not heading in the right direction.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

Rumor: PS3 Super Slim not being announced at Gamescom, features 16GB Flash memory

Published on 2012-07-25 01:38:00

Sony won’t be revealing a new PS3 model at next month’s Gamecom event, according to a new report, which adds that the rumored 16GB PS3 will have Flash memory.Check out BeefJack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for BeefJack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out BeefJack. It's tasty!]

The Elder Scrolls Online director: Consoles are ‘not so good anymore compared to PC’

Published on 2012-07-20 15:35:00

The Elder Scrolls Online director and the force behind The Dark Age of Camelot Matt Firor explains that the reason there are more MMORPGs for PCs than consoles is because PCs have better controls and technology, and the open-platform nature of PCs helps, too.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

This is how Battlefield 4 got leaked

Published on 2012-07-20 15:29:00

The internet must to know.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Rumor: Final Fantasy XV has been in development for four years, will be ‘major evolution’ of Final Fantasy XII

Published on 2012-07-20 15:24:00

According to GameMaster UK, Square Enix has been working on Final Fantasy XV for the past four years. Being announced as part of Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary, the next numbered FF game will be co-directed by the Final Fantasy XII director and will be a big, open-world title that lets you attack specific body parts of enemies.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the [..]

Shinji Mikami criticizes Resident Evil 6 for being less of a horror game, dislikes RE series continuing without him

Published on 2012-07-20 14:55:00

Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami reveals that he isn’t too fond for the RE series anymore. The developer admits that he doesn’t like the fact that someone else created Resident Evil 5 without him and that Resident Evil 6 seems “more like a Hollywood action film than a zombie game.”Check out Beef Jack to read more, or click here.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, ch [..]

Pachter: Wii U Pro Controller was made because of Call of Duty, Wii U “isn’t going to work”

Published on 2012-07-17 17:15:00

Video game analyst Michael Pachter criticizes Nintendo’s upcoming console and claims that Nintendo made the Wii U Pro Controller because Activision wouldn’t release Call of Duty on the Wii U unless it had a standard controller.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Lionhead on Fable: The Journey: public reaction ‘destroyed’ team, game is not a ‘big RPG,’ sick of Kinect talk

Published on 2012-07-17 17:12:00

In a CVG interview, Lionhead’s creative director Gary Carr talks about their company’s upcoming Fable: The Journey Kinect game and how the public’s backlash of it emotionally hurt the game’s developers. Carr also admits that the game isn’t meant to be the next big Fable sequel, while also expressing how tired he his of talking about Kinect.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be re [..]

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations sells over half a million copies

Published on 2012-07-17 17:08:00

Namco Bandai Games announced that over one million copies of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations have been shipped globally, while over 500,000 copies of the game have been sold.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

So why did it take so long for Metal Gear Solid 4 to get trophies?

Published on 2012-07-17 17:05:00

Kojima Productions' assistant producer Sean Eyestone explained on the company's podcast that the reason for the delay of Metal Gear Solid 4 trophy support is because members of the team were just too busy with other projects.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Valve on World of Warcraft: ‘There are corpses littered on that old trail’

Published on 2012-07-13 22:43:00

Valve’s director of business development Jason Holtman says that copying other games for the sake of success is like “chasing the MMO model because Blizzard did it.” Instead, what matters is understanding why you’re creating a game, how to create it, and what makes it good.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty [..]

First look at Epic’s Fortnite, the first Unreal Engine 4 game

Published on 2012-07-13 22:37:00

Details and stunning-looking screenshots for Epic Games’ co-op sandbox tower defense game titled Fortnite have emerged from the darkness. The game will hit the PC in 2013 and will be the first to use Unreal Engine 4.Check out Beef Jack to read and see more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Metal Gear Solid 4 getting re-release, trophies, full install support

Published on 2012-07-13 22:23:00

Metal Gear Solid 4 will finally include trophy and full game install support, while a budget version of MGS 4 will be released under “The Best” label.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

New Grand Theft Auto V screenshots, Rockstar explains lack of info and gives update on game’s status

Published on 2012-07-13 22:18:00

Rockstar Games has released two new screenshots of Grand Theft Auto V. The company says the game’s development is “going well” and that the reason for the lack of GTA V news is because the company only wants to release “100% correct information.Check out Beef Jack to read and see more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Square Enix employee thought nun-killing trailer for Hitman: Absolution was ‘funny’

Published on 2012-07-10 22:54:00

While people were understandably upset over Hitman: Absolution’s “Saints” trailer, which featured armed erotically-dressed nuns getting murdered, Square Enix’s worldwide tech. director Julien Merceron thought it was rather “funny” when put it into context.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Square Enix: uncanny valley will ‘always’ be a problem despite next-gen graphics, longer-lasting current-gen consoles are a ‘mistake’

Published on 2012-07-10 22:50:00

In a GamesIndustry interview regarding next-gen hardware, Square Enix’s worldwide tech. director Julien Merceron said that graphics alone can’t create realistic characters in video games. He also added that extending the life-cycles of current-gen consoles is a “mistake.”Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Smash Bros. fan asks why PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is a Smash Bros. rip-off, All-Stars director responds

Published on 2012-07-10 22:46:00

During an EVO 2012 Q&A panel, a Smash Bros. fan asked why PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is a Smash Bros. rip-off. All-Stars’ director Omar Kendall responded and admitted that while the game “borrows” from Smash Bros., it’s not trying to copy Nintendo’s brawler.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Street Fighter x Tekken getting 12 on-disc DLC characters in late July

Published on 2012-07-10 22:40:00

Later this month, Street Fighter x Tekken players for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will be getting the controversial 12 on-disc DLC characters.Originally planned for release after the PlayStation Vita version of the game, the 12 new fighters for SF x Tekken include Blanka, Sakura, Guy, Cody, Dudley, Elena, Jack, Bryan Fury, Alisa, Lars, Lei and Christie. They’ll arrive on the 360 and PS3 on July 31 for 1600 Microsoft Points/$20.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writin [..]

Microsoft ‘fucked’ Rare, says ex-Rare employee

Published on 2012-07-08 21:23:00

When asked in a Q&A portion of a MAGFest video podcast why Rare isn’t making another Killer Instinct, former Rare composer Grant Kirkhope said he had no idea, and then added: “I think Rare have completely fucked themselves. And it’s -- in fact, it isn’t their fault; it’s Microsoft’s fault. They have completely ruined that company, and it makes me cry every day of my life.”Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain c [..]

Blizzard acknowledges Diablo III’s lack of ‘long-term’ end-game content

Published on 2012-07-06 16:31:00

In a post on Diablo III's official forums, Blizzard’s community manager acknowledged that the game doesn't have enough end-game content. “We recognize that the item hunt is just not enough for a long-term sustainable end-game,” wrote Blizzard’s community manager, “… but honestly Diablo III is not World of Warcraft. We aren’t going to be able to pump out tons of new systems and content every couple months. There needs to be something else that keeps people engaged, and we know it’ [..]

Report: $99 Ouya Android game console in the works

Published on 2012-07-06 16:26:00

A $99 hackable Android home gaming console called Ouya is reportedly coming that will offer free-to-play games.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Iwata: Wii has died down, no ‘drastic’ difference between Wii U and Xbox 720 and PS4, consoles are ‘parasites’

Published on 2012-07-06 16:23:00

In a recent Q&A with investors, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata discussed a variety of things regarding the Wii U. He assured that the console won’t be like the Wii in terms of not having any multiplatform games, and believes that the Wii U won’t have a “drastic” difference in graphics compared to the Xbox 720 or PlayStation 4. He also admitted that the Wii’s “momentum” has died down, and thinks that game consoles are TV “parasites.”Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gam [..]

Dragon Ball Z For Kinect will include never-before-available character, anime episode

Published on 2012-07-06 16:21:00

Dragon Ball Z For Kinect will let you step in the shoes of Bardock Super Saiyan for the first time. Europe will also get to enjoy the “Episode of Bardock” anime episode, which never got a European release.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Sakurai: Next Super Smash Bros. probably won’t have more characters

Published on 2012-07-03 22:41:00

In heartbreaking news, Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai says that the focus on the next Smash Bros. game won’t be on adding more characters.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Seth Killian teams up with Santa Monica Studio

Published on 2012-07-03 22:37:00

Ex-Capcom employee and fighting game expert Seth Killian has joined Sony’s Santa Monica Studio as lead designer who will work with outside studios like PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’s SuberBot Entertainment.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Don’t count out Nintendo and Wii U, says GameStop CEO

Published on 2012-07-03 22:33:00

GameStop’s CEO Paul Raines says that the video game retailer never counts out Nintendo and that they won’t do so for the Wii U.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

EA will ‘be a 100% digital company, period’

Published on 2012-07-03 22:30:00

As the digital market grows, EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau says that EA will eventually be a digital-only company, while also revealing that they ignore NPD reports that show declining sales of physical retail games.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Revisit Nuketown in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Published on 2012-07-03 22:26:00

The original Nuketown multiplayer map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 was a ‘50s-era mannequin-occupied suburban town meant for nuclear weapon testing. It was one of the more amusing maps, so it’s good to know that it’s returning in Black Ops 2 and getting the remake treatment.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tast [..]

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC was a ‘mistake,’ it was ‘never planned,’ says game’s producer

Published on 2012-06-29 17:04:00

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow producer Dave Cox reveals that the game’s success was unexpected, and that the poorly-received DLC was a “mistake” since it was a rushed afterthought.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Cliffy B: Kinect hasn’t been ‘fully realized,’ Gears of War: Judgement won’t support Kinect

Published on 2012-06-29 17:01:00

Gears of War’s lead designer Cliff Bleszinski says that the potential for Kinect hasn’t been “fully realized,” and that Gears of War: Judgement won’t support the motion-control device.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

New Halo 4 screenshots are pretty

Published on 2012-06-29 16:57:00

Halo 4′s starting to look more beautiful as this new screenshot, among others, show.Check out Beef Jack to see and read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Pokemon Black & White 2, Pokemon Dream Radar out in October

Published on 2012-06-29 16:50:00

Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2 will be released in North America on Oct. 7 and in Europe on Oct. 12, Nintendo announced. A downloadable 3DS augmented-reality game called Pokemon Dream Radar will also be released which lets you “capture” and transfer Pokemon to Black & White 2 via the 3DS camera. So it sounds like Pokemon Snap. Neat!Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article canno [..]

Iwata on Wii U price: ‘We won’t make the same mistake that we did with the 3DS’

Published on 2012-06-26 19:22:00

Nintendo’s still keeping mum on how much the Wii U will cost, but the company’s CEO Satoru Iwata assures that the price will be “reasonable,” and that they won’t have another 3DS “mistake” on their hands.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Far Cry 3 delayed to December

Published on 2012-06-26 19:18:00

Far Cry 3 has been delayed from September to Dec. 4 in the U.S., while other territories will get the game on Nov. 29.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

BioWare: Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut is not meant ‘to make everybody happy’

Published on 2012-06-26 19:14:00

The now-available Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut DLC is pretty much meant to please folks who were upset with ME 3′s ending, but BioWare’s Casey Hudson says it’s not meant “to make everybody happy” or to make the ending “perfect.”Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 scan revealed with 2013 release date and screens

Published on 2012-06-26 19:10:00

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, which was rumored earlier, seems to be confirmed as an alleged Shonen Jump scan for the game has been uploaded showing some screenshots.The fighter is reportedly being developed CyberConnect2, the folks who made the previous Storm games, and will hit the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013 (at least in Japan).Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be re [..]

Crytek: Wii U ‘minimum’ as powerful as Xbox 360; CryEngine 3 Wii U game being made by ‘respected’ developer

Published on 2012-06-21 20:25:00

First hybrid SmartGlass-Kinect game revealed

Published on 2012-06-21 20:20:00

XBLA sports game Homerun Stars will be the first SmartGlass title that will use Kinect.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Metal Gear Solid 5 confirmed

Published on 2012-06-21 20:17:00

Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 5 is being developed. It will use Konami’s new Fox Engine and may include Deus Ex: Human Revolution-like social character interactions.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

Valve has no boss

Published on 2012-06-21 20:13:00

Valve isn’t your everyday company. The folks responsible for Half-Life, Portal and Steam have no boss as the employees themselves call the shots instead.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, and due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the full article, check out Beef Jack. It's tasty!]

God of War: Ascension Collector’s Edition revealed, Amazon’s pre-order bonus

Published on 2012-06-18 23:29:00

An $80 collector’s edition of God of War: Ascension will be available, which packs in goodies like a future DLC pass and an eight-inch Kratos statue. Plus, pre-ordering the game from Amazon will net you multiplayer armor of Greek mythological heroes.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, so this post is an excerpt from my full article that's published on Beef Jack. Due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the f [..]

Ex-Red Storm Entertainment devs Kickstarting ‘spiritual successor’ to original Ghost Recon called Ground Branch

Published on 2012-06-18 23:25:00

THQ: everyone’s ‘beating us up’, but we’re still standing because of Saints Row

Published on 2012-06-18 23:21:00

THQ’s new president Danny Bilson says that people have a bleak outlook for the financially-struggling publisher, despite their upcoming games getting compliments. Meanwhile, Bilson also praises Saints Row — because without it, THQ would be finished.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, so this post is an excerpt from my full article that's published on Beef Jack. Due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the [..]

Star Wars: The Old Republic: free-to-play is still a possibility, people will still be playing for the next 10 years, says EA

Published on 2012-06-18 23:17:00

As the competitive MMORPG market continues to adapt the free-to-play model, BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic could go free-to-play as well, says EA Labels president Frank Gibeau, echoing what BioWare recently said about looking into free-to-play.Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, so this post is an excerpt from my full article that's published on Beef Jack. Due to certain conditions, the entire article cannot be republished here. For the [..]

Congrats, Xbox Live! You've achieved 500 XBLA games

Published on 2012-06-12 16:52:00

It looks like there was one piece of news that went unnoticed during the chaos of last week’s E3. As XBLA Fans reports, Xbox Live quietly hit a milestone as 500 Xbox Live Arcade titles have been released for the Xbox 360 so far. That’s 500!This marks an impressive achievement for the seven-year-old console, and to celebrate, feast your eyes on this single image that apparently shows all 500 XBLA games including, among others, UNO, Shadow Complex, ‘Splosion Man, Braid, Castle Crashers, and [..]

Sledgehammer Games making new Call of Duty, according to job ad

Published on 2012-06-12 16:22:00

It looks like Sledgehammer Games, who helped Infinity Ward make the blockbuster hit Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is creating a new Call of Duty title.On Sledehammer’s website, a now-removed job listing called out for a Senior FX Artist to help “create the most exceptional real-time effects with hyper realism for [its] next Call of Duty game,” reports Video Gamer.Additionally, the game is apparently for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, as the ad wanted someone who had “solid profess [..]

Hideo Kojima really likes the West, explains Japan's ‘curse’

Published on 2012-06-12 15:56:00

It's no secret that a product that appeals to more people means it will likely be more successful. Having a worldwide hit is better than having a local hit, but Japanese media entertainment is something that does not appeal to everyone. Whether it’s movies, books or games, it seems that things made in Japan are made only for Japan, and according to Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, that’s exactly the problem — or rather, the “curse” — plaguing the Japanese entertainment industry.“O [..]

Dead Island: Riptide won’t be a $60 remake

Published on 2012-06-11 20:15:00

Details are scant on Dead Island: Riptide, which was announced during last week’s E3. Not much is known about the title, but online retailers pricing the game at $50 instead of the full $60 price tag suggest that the game is perhaps a remake/director’s cut of Deep Silver’s 2011 zombie game Dead Island, similar to how Dead Rising 2: Off The Record was.Well, Deep Silver’s Aubrey Norris has set the record straight (SORRY, had to do it), confirming to RipTen’s inquiry via Twitter that Ript [..]

Sony: ‘We could have shown more’ PS Vita at our E3 press conference

Published on 2012-06-07 04:26:00

If you thought Sony’s E3 2012 press conference on Monday was light on PlayStation Vita coverage and game announcements, then Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida’s agrees.“It was our fault for not spending enough time on PS Vita content,” Yoshida told VG 24/7 in a recent interview, adding, “… we could have shown more during the press conference.”Check out Beef Jack to read more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, so this post is an excerpt from my full ar [..]

Prepare to take an arrow to the knee when watching this Tomb Raider E3 gameplay video

Published on 2012-06-05 19:09:00

Rumor: Kingdom Hearts HD collection will be announced at E3

Published on 2012-06-01 19:35:00

According to Dual X Pixels, citing a source who also leaked the Castlevania: Lords of Shadows sequel, a Kingdom Hearts HD collection called Kingdom Hearts: HD Remix or Kingdom Hearts: Remembrance will be announced at next week’s E3.The collection will purportedly include hi-def versions of Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2, Chain of Memories, 358/2 Days, and Birth By Sleep for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and Wii U.Check out Beef Jack to learn more.[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Beef Jack, [..]

JAM Live Music Arcade review

Published on 2012-05-25 17:23:00

Music games are not all the rage as they recently used to be, and a lot of them like Guitar Hero and Rock Band (and even older ones like PaRappa the Rapper and Dance Dance Revolution) simply involve passively listening to music and pressing buttons at the right time as indicated on-screen. What makes the recently-released JAM Live Music Arcade stand out from the crowd though, is that it lets you take control of the music by allowing you to remix it freely.In the game’s main staple mode called [..]

Interview with JAM LIve Music Arcade dev Zivix

Published on 2012-05-16 18:18:00

Music gamers are now able to jam out on the just-released JAM Live Music Arcade, a music game for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network developed by Minneapolis-based gaming/tech company Zivix. What sets JLMA apart from other music games is that it lets you remix songs by letting you play and control the guitar, drums, vocals, synth, FX, and a bunch of other musical instruments.Prior to the the game's launch, we interviewed Zivix's vice president Chad Koehler via e-mail to find out more a [..]

Best Buy’s Darksiders II pre-order bonus includes prequel comic

Published on 2012-05-14 18:27:00

(To enlarge images, right-click on them then open in new tab.)Best Buy announced that those who pre-order their Darksiders II "Angel of Death" edition for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 will get a prequel comic of the game from Dark Horse Comics.Penned by Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe, Batman Confidential, Green Arrow and Black Canary) and drawn by Roger Robinson (Azrael, Batman: Arkham City), the Darksiders II: Death’s Door printed comic is set before the upcoming game as Death travels to Earth to [..]

Space Invaders multi-tool for your screwing needs

Published on 2012-05-13 20:47:00

(To enlarge images, right-click on them then open in new tab.)I was browsing the clothing and accessory outlet Urban Outfitters in my local mall earlier today (Happy Mother’s Day!) and I came across this Space Invaders — or rather Space “Intruders” — multi-tool keychain. At $14, it comes complete with a keyring, bottle-opener and not one, but two types of screwdrivers. Because you can never have enough screwdrivers when you’re on-the-move, apparently. [Note: Gamerai's currently w [..]

BioShock Infinite delayed

Published on 2012-05-11 21:34:00

BioShock Infinite was first announced on August 2010, but it wasn’t slated to come out until the next two years in 2012. But earlier this week, Infinite’s creative dirctor Ken Levine announced that the game was going to be delayed … to 2013.Specifically, Infinite will now be released on Feb. 26, 2013 instead of the original date of Oct. 16, 2012, making the agonizing two-year wait turn into a two-and-a-half-year wait. Clearly, the game was revealed way too soon, and this delay is pretty [..]

Assassin’s Creed III’s first gameplay trailer revealed

Published on 2012-05-11 16:08:00

Ubisoft has released the first gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed III showing our new assassin hero Connor doing some lovely assassinating. The trailer, which shows pre-alpha gameplay footage, also shows a glimpse of Boston in early America as well as the Battle of Bunker Hill, according to Ubisoft.I have to admit, at first I wasn’t really impressed with the trailer since it all looked too familiar. Plus, the voice actor in the trailer sounds terrible -- can he sound more white and generi [..]

Tetsuya Nomura says it's time for Kingdom Hearts to return to consoles

Published on 2012-05-09 20:23:00

[Note: Gamerai's currently writing for Twisted Junk so this post was republished from Twisted Junk with permission.] The last major, proper Kingdom Hearts game for home consoles was Kingdom Hearts II, which was released on the PlayStation 2 way back in 2005/2006. Ever since then though, all we’ve been getting are KH portable games that, quite frankly, no one really cares about (I know I don’t).So after over half a decade of KH handheld titles, isn’t it about time we saw the series back on [..]

EA: BF 3 has shipped 15 million units, ‘very significant share’ taken from MW 3

Published on 2012-05-09 17:03:00

Electronic Arts recently revealed how many copies of Battlefield 3 its shipped so far, while also praising the game’s accomplishment against Modern Warfare 3.During an earnings call earlier this week, EA said that 15 million copies of BF 3 were shipped to retailers since launch, reports MP1st. The number of units actually sold was not mentioned, but in February, EA said they sold 10 million copies of its military first-person shooter. In comparison, BF 3’s main competitor MW 3 managed to sel [..]

Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse game out this fall

Published on 2012-05-07 15:33:00

[Note: Gamerai's writing for Twisted Junk so this post was republished from Twisted Junk with permission.] It was announced today that a new Family Guy game titled Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse is in the works.Getting released on “gaming consoles” this fall from Twentieth Century Fox and Activision, the aptly-named Back to the Multiverse is inspired by Family Guy’s “Road to the Multiverse” episode which had Brian and Stewie traveling to parallel universes like The Flinstones carto [..]

Company of Heroes 2 invading PCs in 2013

Published on 2012-05-07 14:03:00

[Note: Gamerai's writing for Twisted Junk so this post was republished from Twisted Junk with permission.] The sequel to 2006’s critically-acclaimed Company of Heroes strategy game is in development and will be out in “early” 2013 for the PC, THQ announced today.Being developed by Relic Entertainment, Company of Heroes 2 will take place in World War II, this time on the Eastern Front as players control the Soviet Union to fight off Russia-invading Nazis.The game will utilize Relic’s Es [..]

The Elder Scrolls Online unveiled

Published on 2012-05-03 15:04:00

An Elder Scrolls massively multiplayer online role-playing is coming out titled The Elder Scrolls Online, Game Informer revealed in a tease for their June cover story of the game.TESO takes place 1,000 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim as the daedric prince Molag Bal threatens the world of Tamriel where TESO is set (along with other Elder Scrolls games). GI mentions that there will be solo-quests, public dungeons, player-versus-player conflicts, and “three player factions [..]

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 officially revealed with debut trailer

Published on 2012-05-01 20:30:00

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has been officially unveiled and here’s you first look at it.Unlike past Treyarch-developed CoD games, it looks like Black Ops 2 will take place in the future in the year 2025 as mechs, quadrotor attack drones and hover jets are shown in the trailer. Additionally, there’s a glimpse of Los Angeles and horse-riding as well, and the trailer is narrated by an elderly man named Frank Woods who is presumably the main character from Black Ops 1.Black Ops 2 will be rele [..]

Skyrim’s next DLC is Dawnguard

Published on 2012-05-01 13:29:00

Bethesda has just revealed on their blog that the name of their upcoming Skyrim DLC is called “Dawnguard.”No other details are provided, but Bethesda posted a picture of the familiar-looking Dovakiin with glowing eyes (which can be seen above). Dawnguard will be available for the Xbox 360 this “summer,” and more details are said to be revealed at E3.[Note: Gamerai's writing for Twisted Junk so this post was republished from Twisted Junk with permission.]

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed announced

Published on 2012-04-30 14:31:00

Sega characters will once again be racing head-to-head as Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed has been revealed.The racing game, which is a sequel to 2010’s Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, will feature a mash-up of new and returning Sega characters like Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Super Monkey Ball’s AiAi, Golden Axe’s Gilian Thunderhead, and Skies of Arcadia’s Vyse. Like the name of the game suggests, you’ll now be able to drive in transformable vehicles, which will change into cars, boats an [..]

GameTrailers reveals PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

Published on 2012-04-27 02:16:00

That HUUUGE PlayStation 3 exclusive game that GameTrailers has been teasing about this past week is, in fact, SuperBot Entertainment’s PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, as tonight’s GTTV episode revealed.The game, which was first rumored late last year as “Title Fight,” is a Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game featuring a cast of characters from Sony’s PlayStation games. Some of the playable fighters include Fat Princess, Kratos, Sly Cooper, Sweet Tooth, Radec (Killzone) and Pa [..]

Adam Sessler quits G4

Published on 2012-04-26 00:28:00

G4′s X-Play host and editor-in-chief of game content Adam Sessler has left the network, reports Kotaku.“Television personality Adam Sessler and TV network G4 are parting ways, with Adam’s last episode as host of G4′s “X-Play” airing on the network today, Wednesday, April 25,” Sessler’s rep told Kotaku yesterday. G4 also confirmed to the gaming blog that "Adam Sessler is no longer with G4."The departure, according to Kotaku’s sources, was due to contractual issues, with split [..]

Robert Bowling forming new game company

Published on 2012-04-24 03:14:00

Robert Bowling, the former creative strategist and community manager of Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward, is creating a new game studio called Robotoki, reports Game Informer.Bowling reveals to GI that the decision to create a new studio came right after leaving IW and its parent company Activision earlier this year. Robotoki, as Bowling explains, will be self-funded, and will be team-focused as it aims to respect its employees, creatively-speaking: Robotoki is focused on being a developer [..]

Skullgirls review

Published on 2012-04-18 20:58:00

With the resurgence of fighting games these past few years, another fighting game has recently entered the ring and is looking to play with the big boys like the Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom series.Enter Skullgirls, a 2D downloadable indie fighter created by the likes of tournament fighting game veteran Mike “Mike Z” Zaimont and artist Alex “o_8” Ahad (Street Fighter Tribute, Darkstalkers Tribute, Scott Pilgrim). Having been crafted by someone who knows a thing or two about fight [..]

Conan O’Brien will be in Halo 4, chats with 343 Industries

Published on 2012-04-18 05:31:00

Conan O’Brien, the red-headed late-night talk show sex symbol and badass, will be in 343 Industries’ upcoming Halo 4, and he recently chatted with the team’s franchise director Frank O’Connor and the awesomely-named executive producer Kiki Wolfkill to discuss his role in the game.Conan will apparently be doing the voice for a super-duper important character in Halo 4, and in the above clip of last night’s Conan episode, Conan discusses his character, possible design concepts for his ch [..]

New Star Trek trailer, concept art

Published on 2012-04-17 13:57:00

A new, dramatic trailer for the upcoming Star Trek game, which is based on J. J. Abrams’ 2009 Star Trek movie, has just been released after being shown off at last week's Namco Gamer's Day event. Based from the snippets of gameplay in the trailer, I’m getting a Mass Effect vibe from the game, which isn't a bad thing!Star Trek (the game) will be beaming up in early 2013 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Check out the concept art past the break.(To enlarge images, right-click on them the [..]

Skyrim getting Kinect voice support

Published on 2012-04-13 18:03:00

The Skyrim Game Jam, a week-long, post-launch event in which Bethesda developers were allowed to create anything they wanted in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, churned out some amazing concepts. Some of them, like kill cams for magic spells and bow and arrows, have become reality, while other may or may not. Fortunately, though, one of the ideas -- Kinect voice controls -- will actually be implemented in Skyrim, announced Bethesda via their blog.Yes, that means you'll actually be able to unleash th [..]

Skullgirls now available, new launch trailer

Published on 2012-04-11 18:08:00

Lost Planet 3 unveiled, debut trailer

Published on 2012-04-10 21:32:00

Capcom revealed Lost Planet 3 earlier and the game’s first trailer can be seen above, which shows an armored gun-toting bearded man in a snowy environment fighting off against panther-like creatures on foot and then eventually in a mech.Coming out in 2013 and being developed by Spark Unlimited (Legendary, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty), LP 3 will reportedly be a prequel to LP 1 and it seems like it will be very different than LP 2. Based on Official PlayStation Magazine UK’s preview of the [..]

RE 6 gets new C-Virus trailer, new release date

Published on 2012-04-10 20:24:00

Skylanders lands on mobile devices

Published on 2012-04-10 17:54:00

A new game in Activision’s Skylanders franchise, which includes games that let your Skylanders action figures come to digital life, has hit Apple’s App Store, as announced in a press release sent today.Developed by Activision-owned Vicarious Visions and available now for 99 cents on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, Sylanders Cloud Patrol is an arcade shooter that’s set in a new Skylands region that’s taken over by Portal Master Kaos’ evil minions. Using your sky-ship-commanding Skyland [..]

GTA V out in October, according to Rockstar dev’s CV

Published on 2012-04-09 16:25:00

Rockstar North has been mum on details regarding its upcoming Grand Theft Auto V game, but according to the CV (now removed) and Linkedin page (apparently now edited) of Rockstar’s character animator Alex O’Dwyer, GTA V will be getting released in October of this year, reports Joystiq (via CVG).The release window would fall in line with some of the previous October-released GTA games, however, it was previously speculated that GTA V in particular wouldn’t be released until next year. Looks [..]

Level 1,000 reached in Gotham City Imposters

Published on 2012-04-07 23:15:00

While everyone’s having fun at PAX East except for me [insert sad face], I decided to kill some time tonight by playing the very fun Gotham City Imposters, and lo and behold, I managed to spot a player that was level 1,000 (which I’m assuming is the max level in the game).GCI came out around two months ago, and while that’s like 9,999 years for hardcore gamers, it’s still always staggeringly impressive that there are people out there have that much time and dedication on their hands. If [..]

Skullgirls hitting PSN, XBLA next week

Published on 2012-04-06 12:04:00

Those eager for some girl-on-girl action in the upcoming, beautiful 2D fighting game Skullgirls will be happy to know that the game will hit the PlayStation Network on April 10 in the Americas (it will be "coming soon" for Europe, Australia and New Zealand), while the Xbox Live Arcade will get the game a day later on April 11 for the Americas, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Skullgirls will cost $15 on PSN and 1200 Microsoft Points (or $15) for XBLA.

2012’s biggest upcoming games previewed on Conan

Published on 2012-04-05 09:41:00

Xenoblade Chronicles spotted on GameFly

Published on 2012-04-03 13:17:00

It looks like GameStop and Nintendo’s online store aren’t the only places you can get your eager hands on the highly-praised Wii RPG Xenoblade Chronicles, as the game can apparently be rented from GameFly as well. Visiting GameFly’s official website lets you queue up the game, which was originally a Japan-exclusive, but will now see the light of day in North America on April 6. Previously, is was said that XC would only be available from GameStop or Nintendo’s online store. Whatever the [..]

Dark Horse Comics publishing new Portal 2 art book

Published on 2012-04-02 14:43:00

During the recently-wrapped Emerald City Comiccon, Dark Horse Comics announced that a new Portal 2 art book will be released.The Art of Portal 2 will include 184 pages filled with never-before-seen art and concept art like that of the Aperture Science Facility, some Portal characters, and even Chell’s creation. The art book will also offer a glimpse into the design process, in addition to providing insight from the game’s writers and artists.I liked Portal 2's art style, so it's nice to get [..]

Earn 300 Microsoft Points via Xbox Live’s Triple Play promo

Published on 2012-04-02 13:11:00

Microsoft is giving Xbox Live users 300 Microsoft Points, but you’ll have to earn them, of course. While I usually shy away from promotions — mainly because they ask too much from consumers — Xbox Live’s Triple Play offer seems easy enough and pretty rewarding. You can apparently win 300 MSPs if you do any one of the following during the month of April: Gaming Play any Kinect game for at least two hours.Play online multiplayer games for at least 10 hours.Spend at least 800 MSPs on Games [..]

Boy Loves Girl review

Published on 2012-03-31 08:29:00

You are in love with a girl and you must win her heart. How do you do this? You could take her on a date, give her flowers, and show how her how romantic and caring you are … or you could collect smiley faces, stars and animals for her as you run around with a moon tied to a string, all while dodging harmful clouds.As you might’ve guessed from the oddly specific example above, you do the latter in Grubby Hands’ Boy Loves Girl, a 2D side-scrolling 99 cent iOS game that has you dodging and c [..]

JumpStart giveaway update: First one to e-mail me wins free JumpStart membership, contest ends April 11!

Published on 2012-03-28 21:04:00

We're now making it easier to win a free three-month membership to Knowledge Adventure's fantasy, educational-based MMORPG JumpStart. All you have to do is be the first person to e-mail me at PsyphonD@yahoo.com saying you want to win the JumpStart giveaway. Yes, it's that easy!The winner will be announced, so if you're reading this post and there's no winner yet, that means you could be that winner! Make sure you hurry though; the contest will now end on Wednesday, April 11. Good luck!

Rumor: PS4 named Orbis, due out in 2013, features AMD specs and anti-used game system

Published on 2012-03-28 19:28:00

There have been quite a few rumors about Microsoft’s next Xbox (or ”Durango”), but now it’s Sony’s turn as Kotaku today leaked details about Sony’s yet-to-be-revealed PlayStation 3 successor. Citing a “reliable source” who “has shared correct information with us before,“ Kotaku reports that the next PlayStation home console will be released in holiday 2013 and is reportedly called/codenamed “Orbis.” Interestingly, when combining that word with the name of Sony’s newly-r [..]

Samsung’s new Smart TV commerical shows Kinect-like voice and motion controls

Published on 2012-03-27 01:14:00

First we get HDTVs, then Internet/app-compatible HDTVs, and then 3D HDTVs — but it doesn’t stop there. Now we have motion and voice-controllable HDTVs thanks to Samsung’s new Smart TV. Gotta love technology! As seen in the commercial above — which I saw earlier this month, but forgot to post about it until now — the Smart TV includes Kinect-like features, allowing users to control their TV via voice and gestures. You can, for example, navigate through menus with hand motions, or use yo [..]

BioWare is fixing Mass Effect 3’s ending

Published on 2012-03-24 02:41:00

People are upset over Mass Effect 3’s controversial ending, and the game’s developer BioWare has been listening. In fact, they're doing more than just listening: they're actually going to be fixing the issue. In a sincere open letter to ME 3 players earlier this week, BioWare's co-founder Dr. Ray Muzyka expressed how much he and his team cared about the issue at hand, while also mourning over the reaction to ME 3’s ending. “As co-founder and GM of BioWare, I’m very proud of the ME3 tea [..]

Get the girl of your dreams in the now-available Boy Loves Girl LITE edition

Published on 2012-03-22 19:14:00

U.K.-based indie game developer Grubby Hands announced that a free version of their love-filled side-scroller Boy Loves Girl is now available to download for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Boy Love Girl LITE includes the first 13 levels of the full 99 cent game where you have to win the love of a girl by collecting items for her like stars, and apparently even gazelle, as you run around holding a string attached to a moon. If capturing the moon alone -- or even a gazelle for that matter -- isn [..]

Mass Effect art, comic book buyers get Mass Effect 3 multiplayer bonus items

Published on 2012-03-15 19:10:00

Those that buy certain Mass Effect art and comic books will receive a code to download in-game items for Mass Effect 3’s co-op mode, BioWare and Dark Horse Comics announced.The “Reinforcement Pack,” which includes character boosters and the Collector Assault Rifle, will be available for the Xbox 360 and PC versions of the already-released ME 3 to those that buy digital copies of either The Art of the Mass Effect Universe art book or mini-comic series Mass Effect: Invasion from Dark Horse D [..]

New XBLA games getting more Gamerscore points, achievement cap raised

Published on 2012-03-12 17:35:00

Achievement hunters: good news. You’ll soon be able to rake in more Gamerscore points from Xbox Live Arcade games.In a post on his blog, Xbox Live’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb said that all new XBLA games will be offering an additional 200 Gamerscore points, as the Gamerscore limit is raised from 200 to 400. This policy change will be required for all new XBLA titles starting in June, but games have the option of adding more Gamerscore points beginning next month.Of course, this news also [..]

JumpStart review

Published on 2012-03-10 22:54:00

(To enlarge image, right-click on it then open in new tab)“Fun” and “education” aren’t exactly words that go hand in hand. A lot of people -- specifically youngsters -- that are still in school will probably agree that education is just not fun (as a student who struggled a lot in school, I know that was the case for me), but Knowledge Adventure takes a stab at the “edutainment” category nonetheless with one of their games titled JumpStart. JumpStart is a casual 3D massively multip [..]

Jump ... Jump ... JumpStart giveaway!

Published on 2012-03-04 16:29:00

(To enlarge image, right-click on it then open in new tab)If you're a parent looking to give your youngster(s) a game that's both kid-friendly and educational, have we have got a treat for you:

Valve’s making a ‘Steam Box’ video game console, says The Verge

Published on 2012-03-03 07:58:00

Valve has recently been talking about the idea of getting into the hardware business, but it may not be all talk after all.

Assassin’s Creed III’s official box art revealed, get ready for Revolutionary War

Published on 2012-03-01 13:06:00

Hot on the heels of Assassin’s Creed III‘s allegedly leaked promotional art comes something more official:

Warriors battle to the grave in new Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat screens

Published on 2012-03-01 02:46:00

Besides fighting arenas, there’s probably nothing more appropriate in a fighting game than a graveyard level, and 345 Games’ and Spike TV’s upcoming Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat looks to have that part covered.One level warriors will be fighting in is the "Graveyard," which can be seen in the game's new screenshots above and past the break. Hopefully, one of the tombstones doesn't have your name on it. (To enlarge images, right-click on them then open in new tab.)