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Starhawk open beta dates revealed, starts next week for Plus subscribers

Published on 2012-01-13 10:35:00

SCEA senior producer Harvard Bonin just announced on the PlayStation.Blog that Starhawk will transition into open beta starting next Tuesday, January 17 for PlayStation Plus members. This is also the same day that private beta participants can play, so long as you didn't erase your original private beta files, that is. Two weeks later, January 31, those with vouchers from purchasing Uncharted 3 can finally redeem them. Finally, on February 21, the Starhawk beta will be completely open, allowi [..] > read more

A new Medal of Honor becoming more apparent

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

UK retailer GAME pulled an oopsie on Twitter today, revealing that both a new Medal of Honor and Need for Speed were mentioned at a recent EA presentation. The tweet has since been pulled, but not before VG247 was able to jot it down. "EA presentation was great, had mentions of a new Medal of Honour and Need for Speed 13! EA have an exciting year ahead." We first saw a new Medal of Honor teased via a flyer found inside the box for Battlefield 3, so with it being presented in a closed-doors [..] > read more

Armored Core V slated for March 20 in US, 23 in EU

Published on 2012-01-12 16:21:00

Armored Core V, the latest mech-based shooter from From Software, will release in the US on March 20 and in Europe on March 23, publisher Namco Bandai announced today. Coincidentally, that's exactly five years after Armored Core IV released. Fancy that! As usual, GameStop nabbed a pre-order exclusive: The "Heavy Assault Pack" contains extra parts and weapons for you to outfit your mechanized robot death-dealer, which, obviously upsetting to many, can also be used in online multiplayer. GameSt [..] > read more

Vita's data service is locked by AT&T

Published on 2012-01-12 11:11:00

Yeah, this isn't really surprising to say the least, but those who were pondering the idea of swapping out SIM cards to get 3G service on the PlayStation Vita may as well stop now. The Verge reports that the PlayStation Vita is carrier-locked with AT&T, and inserting, say, a T-Mobile SIM card in hopes of obtaining data won't work. And as announced earlier in the week, 3G service for the Vita come in two flavors: $14.99 for 250MB, and $25 for 2GB. The PlayStation Vita launches February 22. > read more

The Darkness II demo is on the way

Published on 2012-01-12 09:14:00

Starting next Tuesday, January 17, Xbox Live Gold members will be able to demo 2K's The Darkness II, the sequel to the 2007 comic-based first-person shooter. The following Tuesday, January 24, all Xbox Live members will be able to queue up the demo, in addition to Steam users and North American PlayStation Network users. Lastly, the following day, Wednesday, January 25, the demo will be available to PSN users in Europe and Asia. This should be plenty of time to make your purchasing decision [..] > read more

Unit 13 makes Vita launch window, releases March 6

Published on 2012-01-11 19:17:00

Sony just announced at CES 2012--via the PlayStation Twitter account--that Zipper Interactive's Unit 13 will launch for the PlayStation Vita on March 6. Unit 13 is, of course, shaping up to be the Vita's first AAA shooter, and being developed by the team that brought the world SOCOM and the very under-appreciated tactical shooter, MAG, it's hard to think anything less. Unit 13 is a tactical shooter that has you completing multi-layered, bite-sized missions and competing against your friends [..] > read more

Original Killzone invades PSN January 24

Published on 2012-01-11 18:38:00

While it was a rumor earlier today, Sony confirmed to GameInformer that the first Killzone title will be releasing on the PlayStation Network on January 24 for $9.99. Don't get your high-definition hopes up, however, as this re-release is a straight port of the PlayStation 2 shooter. Although the original Killzone might not meet the graphical fidelity of its modern day brothers, it's still good that many can now see how the fight on Helghan began. > read more

Binary Domain delayed two weeks

Published on 2012-01-11 11:44:00

In addition to the new "Bigger than you think" trailer, SEGA today revealed the news that upcoming third-person shooter from the Yakuza team, Binary Domain, has been delayed two weeks. The game will now hit shelves on February 28. Binary Domain was originally slated to release on February 14 and 17 in US and EU respectively. > read more

Unlock Mass Effect 3 gear by playing Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo

Published on 2012-01-11 10:05:00

By playing the upcoming Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo, which releases January 17 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, you'll unlock two items for use in Mass Effect 3. Likewise, playing the Mass Effect 3 demo, which comes out later this month, will unlock gear for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. The Mass Effect 3 unlocks are detailed below, and it's also good to note that they were both designed by Spawn creator, Todd McFarlane, which is why the armor in the header pic looks so great. [..] > read more

CES 2012: "Project Fiona" is Razer's new PC gaming tablet concept design

Published on 2012-01-10 19:35:00

Professional gaming hardware manufacturer Razer today unveiled "Project Fiona," the company's latest PC gaming tablet concept design. In contrast to other gaming tablets which are designed around the casual gaming market, Razer aims to deliver a tablet that will provide a "phenomenal on-the-go gaming experience" by allowing users to play current-generation PC titles. "Project Fiona" is slated to launch Q4 2012 with a price range of $1,000. "Project Fiona" is powered by the third-generation In [..] > read more

Resistance Dual Pack now Available; Here's a Trailer!

Published on 2011-07-05 12:41:00

All right, Resistance 3 undoubtedly looks awesome, but playing it won't nearly be as enjoyable if you haven't experienced the first two yet, right? Luckily, Insomniac Games' Resistance Dual Pack is out today and contains 2006's Resistance: Fall > read more

Review [Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D]

Published on 2011-07-04 22:04:00

The drought of playable games on Nintendo's revolutionary 3DS handheld is slowly coming to a close, and next up is Capcom's Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, a $39.99 title based around the game's highly popular mini-game. Is it worth the price-tag > read more

Rumor: Original Crysis Console-bound

Published on 2011-07-03 18:14:00

There have been many rumors about the original Crysis hitting consoles, but perhaps now we have a bit of concrete evidence. MyCrysis user catmario1121 posted a thread noting the Korean Game Rating Board listed Crysis to come out for the Xbox 360 > read more

Overview/Commentary: See How Awesome EDF: Insect Armageddon Is

Published on 2011-07-03 13:48:00

I picked up Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon yesterday and for those of you out there who don't know what the game is about, hopefully this brief commentary will help shed some light on the matter. The video after the break gives a quick rundow > read more

Blacklight: Retribution Debrief: An Interview with Jared Gerritzen [Part 1]

Published on 2011-07-03 01:16:00

Jared Gerritzen and the rest of the crew at Zombie Games are hard at work creating Blacklight: Retribution, the sequel to last year's downloadable first-person shooter Blacklight: Tango Down. Having found the first game to be quite intriguing, I just > read more

Why Wait? Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is out Now!

Published on 2011-07-02 15:36:00

While originally slated for a July 5 release, retailers are beginning to sell copies of Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon today. After traveling to my local GameStop, the clerk stated that the shipment arrived yesterday and they were told to sta > read more

Long Time TF2'ers don't take too Kindly to the F2P Accounts

Published on 2011-07-02 10:13:00

While the news of Team Fortress 2 going Free-2-Play forever may have been exciting for some, others found it a potential mess. As a result, angry paid-account players have initiated a mod called "Free2BeKicked," a user-created plugin that allows the > read more

Battlefield Heroes Celebrates Two Years with free Wake Island, Suits, and Party Favors

Published on 2011-07-01 13:09:00

Forget the Mario Party you attended last week, Battlefield Heroes is celebrating its two year anniversary with the release of the highly popular Wake Island mutltiplayer map sometime later this month. Oh, and that's not all, because players can also > read more

F.E.A.R. 3 Patched, No More Stuttering Jerks

Published on 2011-07-01 12:53:00

The recently released horror flick shooter F.E.A.R. 3 has been patched, and Steam notes that items such as stuttering movement above 30 frames-per-second, audio dropouts, and overall network stability has been fixed. The full list of updates is > read more

Here's Warhammer: 40,000 Space Marine's Specs

Published on 2011-06-30 23:10:00

The minimum and recommended specs for Relic's upcoming Warhammer: 40,000 Space Marine have been released, and from the looks of it there doesn't seem to be anything too demanding, so it should make everybody happy. Do note, Relic said the minimum sp > read more

What You Need to Know: Call of Duty XP 2011

Published on 2011-06-30 19:13:00

Activision is hosting a two-day Call of Duty community event--ala BlizzCon--called Call of Duty XP 2011. The event takes place Los Angeles, naturally, and will only feature the Call of Duty franchise, so no need to worry about any other Activision ti > read more

The First Screenshot for the Unknown Shooter

Published on 2011-06-30 18:51:00

Here is the very first screenshot for the unannounced first-person shooter from Polish developer Flying Wild Hog. There is nothing else of substance to say at the moment, but Tom Ohle from Evolve PR says the full reveal will come very soon. Source > read more

Modern Warfare 3's Killstreak System is Unlike its Predecessors

Published on 2011-06-30 17:54:00

Without going into too much detail--as in, no detail at all--Robert Bowling of Infinity Ward commented about the Modern Warfare 3 killstreak system via the internet's most trusted news source, Twitter. "We changed the entire way the Killsteak system > read more

RAGE Special Edition outed by EB Games

Published on 2011-06-30 12:12:00

EB Games in Australia outed a "Special Edition" of RAGE which has quite a few items in it. Now, whether these items are worth $108.00 (AUS) can be debatable. Weapon and Vehicle DLC Numbered Art Print Gang Badges Wing Stick So, we'll let the debate > read more

Bodycount Stacks the Bodies on August 30

Published on 2011-06-29 16:55:00

Earlier in the week we heard that Codemasters' Bodycount was set to release sometime this August, but today we were given more concrete details on the matter. Bodycount will release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on August 30, just in time for the > read more

UK Gamers Really, Really Love Their Black Ops

Published on 2011-06-28 18:31:00

To date, Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops has become the UK's biggest selling game in history as confirmed by GfK ChartTrack. Launching in November 2010, Black Ops has garnered 3,722,411 sales as of June 25 of this year, beating 2009's Call of D > read more

Marathon [that other Bungie title] Releasing on iPad for Free

Published on 2011-06-28 17:14:00

Before there was any talk of Halo or Master Chief, Bungie was making Marathon. This first-person shooter was also available on Macintosh computers, and now, in 2011 things will go back to the way they used to be (sorta) with the release of Marathon o > read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops/First Strike Bundle, 'Annihilation' DLC Out Today

Published on 2011-06-28 10:18:00

I dub today the official-unofficial Call of Duty: Black Ops day! First up, the recently revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops/First Strike DLC bundle is out today for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 with a price-tag of $59.99. Original Post [UPDATE: It's > read more

Reminder! Crysis 2 DX11 Patch Out Now, Map Editor Wednesday

Published on 2011-06-27 20:02:00

Attention, Crysis 2 gamers! The previously detailed Crysis 2 1.9 patch is officially out, and to name a few features it adds DX11 support, HDR motion blur, and support for a Higher Res Textures Package. There's a whole other list of stuff the patch s > read more

Trailer: Welcome to the Jungle...Infested with Zombies!!!

Published on 2011-06-27 18:17:00

Forget about poisonous snakes, wild chimps, or even Jon Voight, because the dense jungles are filled with something far more dangerous--zombies! If you haven't guessed by now, the latest trailer for the Call of Duty: Black Ops "Annihilation" DLC is o > read more

Xbox 360 FPS Pro GamePads Now in Stock for US/CA

Published on 2011-06-27 17:05:00

Would you rather be a pro at your favorite FPS instead of a lowly noob? Now you can be, because the MadCatz FPS Pro GamePads for the Xbox 360 are now in stock in the U.S. and Canada. These wired controllers come in three flavors--Stealth Black, Army > read more

'GoldenEye Reloaded' Domains Registered, Speculation Leads to HD Upgrades

Published on 2011-06-27 16:40:00

Perhaps more people want to get in on the GoldenEye multiplayer mayhem, because Twitter user supererogatory spotted four new GoldenEye domains registered by Activision. With the name leading towards "GoldenEye Reloaded", the speculation on "teh > read more

And People Started Hacking...

Published on 2011-06-27 13:01:00

YouTube user Freddiew is back again with another video, and this time he reflects on the recent barrage of hackers attacking video game systems and websites. What really happens to those who are affected by such travesty? I think a dramatic "no...!" > read more

Duke Nukem Forever Hits Macs this August

Published on 2011-06-27 12:44:00

Gearbox Software announced today that Aspry Media "has been recruited" to bring Duke Nukem Forever to Macs this August. Additionally, those who pre-order the Mac version will receive 10% off plus free shipping via USPS. More information is said > read more

Bodycount Ships this August, Trailer looks like Michael Bay: The Game

Published on 2011-06-26 10:26:00

Bodycount, the pseudo-sequel to the cult-classic FPS Black has returned with a new trailer straight from E3. Now, either this was a closed doors showing beforehand or Codemasters is a few weeks too late--nonetheless, the trailer contains more explosi > read more

Killzone 3 Triple XP Weekend is Happening Right Now!

Published on 2011-06-24 16:21:00

Killzone 3's third downloadable map pack "From the Ashes" released earlier in the week, and to celebrate its release Guerrilla Games has made this weekend a Triple XP Weekend in Killzone 3 multiplayer. This applies to everybody, mind you, whether you > read more

Reminder! Team Fortress 2 is Now Free to Play...FOREVER!

Published on 2011-06-24 13:33:00

"The most fun you can have online," is now free! Yes, Valve's beloved class-based shooter Team Fortress 2 is now Free-to-Play on Steam from now to eternity, and with an offer like this there's no reason not to try it. So, what are you waiting for?! > read more

Brink's "Agents of Change" DLC deploys "early July" along with Title Update

Published on 2011-06-24 13:10:00

If you are still waiting for the first batch of Brink DLC, your wait will soon be over. Bethesda Softworks announced that the "Agents of Change" downloadable content will release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Steam sometime in "early July" as i > read more

Bungie Gives Thanks with Flaming-Blue Helmets

Published on 2011-06-23 18:52:00

As a token of their appreciation, and to celebrate ten years of Halo, Bungie is giving away Halo: Reach helmets engulfed in blue flames and the Bungie nameplate--both once symbols of Bungie employees--to anyone who registers on Bungie.net&n > read more

Trailer: Black Ops "Annihilation" DLC Preview

Published on 2011-06-23 18:27:00

The third DLC pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops is almost among us, and if you want to get a quick peek at what the "Annihilation" pack contains then you've come to the right place! After the break, you'll see the preview video for "Annihilation" host > read more

Yeah, Brink is Worth About $40

Published on 2011-06-23 18:02:00

I wanted to love Brink, but in the end its $59.99 price tag-to-content ratio left me a bit underwhelmed. Well, for the next few days that's all going to change, because until June 28 Brink is on sale at GameStop for $39.99--an appropriate price if yo > read more

Crysis 2 gets DX11 Support, Other Goodies Next Week

Published on 2011-06-23 13:03:00

Crysis 2 will finally look the way it should've looked on PCs when it released earlier this year, because the long-awaited graphical patch releases next week. Patch 1.9 adds DX11 support, high quality HDR motion blur, support for a Higher Res Texture > read more

Review [Greg Hastings Paintball 2]

Published on 2011-06-22 21:53:00

Downloadable shooters are becoming quite popular nowadays, and while Greg Hastings Paintball 2 is technically a shooter, it brings an "X-factor" that sets itself apart from the rest of the market. Yes, you guessed it--Greg Hastings Paintball 2 brings > read more

RAGE Gets Comic'd! First Issue Now Available

Published on 2011-06-22 16:56:00

RAGE may have been delayed a few weeks, but that should make reading the first issue of the official RAGE comic book series all the more exciting! This three-issue series was penned by Arvid Nelson, the creator of Rex Mundi, and penciled by Andrea Mu > read more

Team Fortress 2's Scout Gets an Update

Published on 2011-06-22 11:52:00

The ever-popular Scout from Team Fortress 2 has been updated and now has three new weapons in his arsenal. The Soda Popper: Scattergun-- +25% faster reload speed, +50% faster firing speed, -60% clip size, NO random critical hits The Atomizer: Bat-- G > read more

Think Mechs are Cool? Check out Trenched!

Published on 2011-06-22 11:33:00

If you like mechanical warfare, you may want to check out Double Fine's latest Xbox Live Arcade title Trenched. Trenched is a mechanical-based tower-defense title where you can customize your robot death-dealer and fight throughout Europe, Africa, an > read more

Reminder! Killzone 3 DLC Out, Demo the Duke

Published on 2011-06-21 19:56:00

A couple of reminders here: The third DLC pack for Killzone 3, "From the Ashes", is available today on the PlayStation Store. Additionally, a bundle pack containing all three DLC packs is available for $9.99. Original Story [http://www.respawnactio > read more

UPDATE: It's Real! (Ships with First Strike)--Black Ops DLC-bundled Edition Listed on GameStop

Published on 2011-06-21 16:32:00

A GameStop listing shows that a downloadable content-bundled edition of Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops is set to release next week, June 28, for $59.99 on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. All other information is scarce at the moment--as in, wha > read more

Don't be Fooled, He's Quite Possibly the Coolest [And only] Old Geezer on the Battlefield

Published on 2011-06-21 12:31:00

Jaap, at 66 years old, is quite possibly the coolest grand-dad you'll never know. Well, I'm not so sure he's a grandfather, but one can't help but assume. When he's not digging holes in his garden, he's sniping holes in the heads of helpless victims > read more

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Multiplayer Beta Begins January 2012

Published on 2011-06-21 10:36:00

Those who are itching to get their first taste of Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will have to wait a little while longer, as the @GhostRecon twitter account revealed yesterday the game's multiplayer beta will officially start next January. Yes, as in, J > read more

Radec Academy and Tharsis Depot Sure Look Like Hell [In a Good Way]

Published on 2011-06-20 17:37:00

Killzone 3's "From the Ashes" downloadable content is slated to hit the PlayStation Store tomorrow for $4.99, and while we previously posted video overviews of the two new maps included in the pack, we now have overviews for the two updated Killzone > read more

MGS: Peace Walker HD Gameplay is Here, Just Ignore the Player

Published on 2011-06-20 12:25:00

With the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection coming our way later this year, I was wondering how the PSP title Peace Walker would pan out on the PlayStation 3. Well, I can put those wonders (and fears) to rest because Konami released two and a half minute > read more

Halo Anniversary will include Kinect Support

Published on 2011-06-20 11:57:00

Microsoft's Phil Spencer mentioned to GameSpot that the upcoming Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition will include Kinect support. Not much was said on the matter, but Spencer said that, "As a first party we believe that Kinect will be important > read more

Killzone 3 Rises "From the Ashes" in new DLC, Bundle Pack Coming

Published on 2011-06-19 15:31:00

Guerilla Games is still going strong with their support for Killzone 3, because the next map pack is due out in just a couple of days! "From the Ashes" contains four multiplayer maps, two for Warzone and two for Guerrilla Warfare, and Producer Aryeh > read more

Watch the Console Debut of Battlefield 3 on Fallon

Published on 2011-06-17 12:43:00

Last night on Jimmy Fallon's show the first ever console gameplay footage of Battlefield 3 was shown. The gameplay is the usual urban footage we've seen for the past few months now, only this time we have the douche-chilling commentary from Fallon. > read more

Battlefield 3 Loves Orange Peel

Published on 2011-06-16 21:17:00

Amazon reveals the "Limited Edition" boxart for Battlefield 3, complete with an orange peel and the "Back to Karkand" access notice. Thanks! > read more

Queue up Blacklight: Tango Down for $4.99 This Week [GFW]

Published on 2011-06-16 17:04:00

A severely underrated title--Zombie Games' Blacklight: Tango Down is on sale for $4.99 on GamesforWindows.com this week, and while there may not be too many players online anymore, it's still worth a look. The game features immense weapon customizati > read more

Official: Call of Duty: Black Ops "Annihilation" Map Pack Dropping on XBL June 28

Published on 2011-06-16 16:51:00

The previously teased next installment in the Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC tour has now been confirmed, and the "Annihilation" map pack will [of course] be available first on the Xbox 360 on June 28. The pack contains four new multiplayer maps--Hanger > read more

Battlefield 3's "Physical Warfare" Pre-order Bonus Will Be Open to Everyone Later On

Published on 2011-06-16 12:06:00

Were you a bit worried that the Battlefield 3 "Physical Warfare" pre-order bonus would give some gamers a huge advantage on the multiplayer battlefield? No need to worry, because DICE clarified this whole pre-order bonus schmeal which has had quite a > read more

Halo Fest Allows Attendees to "Duke" it Out

Published on 2011-06-15 22:54:00

There's no better way to play Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition at this year's Halo Fest than with the original Xbox controller which has come to be known as "Duke." Remember "Duke?" It was the pack-in controller when you un-boxed that ma > read more

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon is Gold, Pre-order Incentives Detailed

Published on 2011-06-15 18:30:00

Some games [try to] take themselves too seriously, and in a day and age where there's nothing but drama around the world, wouldn't it be nice to play a more frantic, less heavy kind of shooter? Enter Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon, a gam > read more

Hey, Where's Crysis 2 on Steam?

Published on 2011-06-15 11:14:00

If you've been looking to purchase Crysis 2 on Valve's Steam digital distribution service, you're a bit out of luck. EA has pulled Crysis 2 from Steam and has it exclusively on its own digital distribution service, Origin. On the flip side, if you ar > read more

Trailer: Well...it's the Transformers Game...based off the film

Published on 2011-06-14 23:05:00

As with every summer movie blockbuster released nowadays, the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon flick has a video game tie-in. Inching closer to both the film and game's release gives us the launch trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon The > read more

Here--Some Resident Evil: Revelations Screenshots

Published on 2011-06-14 20:09:00

Check out more screens at Nintendo-Okie. > read more

Rumor: Is this Black Ops' Third DLC Advertisement?

Published on 2011-06-14 19:27:00

According to the in-ad text, "downloadable content is better at GameStop." We ask... ...is it? via BlackOps.DigitalWarfare247 > read more

Reminder! Buy Battle L.A. Blu-ray, Get Resistance 3 Demo

Published on 2011-06-14 19:09:00

Just a quick reminder... Battle L.A. released on video, uh, I mean DVD and Blu-ray today, and if you happen to pick up specially marked Blu-ray copies of the sci-fi flick, you'll also get a 30-minute demo of Resistance 3. The level is the riverboat > read more

People Really Want to Try Out Call of Duty Elite

Published on 2011-06-14 19:00:00

According to Dan Amrich, Activision's social media manager, over 2 million people have enlisted to beta-test Call of Duty Elite--this accrued in less than two weeks, mind you. If you don't already know, Call of Duty Elite is a paid service that will > read more

Greg Hastings Paintball 2 Out on the PSN--Move Support Added

Published on 2011-06-14 18:17:00

Hey, you! Want to change up the constant routine of Halo, Call of Duty, and Killzone? Need an extra, colorful spin on your shooters? Well, the release of Greg Hastings Paintball 2 may do the trick for ya, as it was just released on the PlayStation Ne > read more

Rumor: TimeSplitters 4 on Next Generation Consoles

Published on 2011-06-14 18:03:00

According to a "high ranking industry source at Crytek", Microsoft will be announcing its newest console, which is said to be able to run DirectX 11, within the next 12 months...presumably at next year's E3 convention. Oh, and apparently Crytek UK--c > read more

Battlefield 3's Pre-order Incentive Causing Some Anger

Published on 2011-06-13 18:44:00

Although a failed attempt with a prior Battlefield title, EA and DICE are once again trying to give pre-order incentive to would-be Battlefield 3 owners with the "Physical Warfare" pack that grants access to weapons, equipment, and other goodies that > read more

THQ Closes Homefront Developer Kaos

Published on 2011-06-13 18:32:00

Chaos has certainly struck the employees over at Kaos Studios as THQ announced today that the Homefront developing team has been shut down--no word on why this happened, however speculation is siding with the idea that the New York based team may rel > read more

E3 2011: Blacklight Retribution Trailer

Published on 2011-06-05 16:01:00

Designed for PC gamers. Powered by Unreal Technology. Free to play. This is the trailer for Blacklight: Retribution, the follow-up to last year's downloadable title Blacklight: Tango Down. Tags: GameTrailers.com, E3 2011: Debut Teaser, PC Games, Pl > read more

E3 2011: Prey 2 Trailer Brings us Bounty Huntin'

Published on 2011-06-05 09:43:00

Bethesda Softworks brings you the newest trailer for their upcoming FPS Prey 2. Bounty hunting has never looked so good, has it? > read more

Go to Town with Payday: The Heist

Published on 2011-06-04 11:56:00

Did the bank robbery flick "The Town" make you want to live out your fantasies of being a high-stakes bank robber? Heck, why stop at banks? You may even want to take out an armored car or two. Well, the PlayStation Blog announced that Overkill Softwa > read more

Metal Gear Solid 3DS Appearing at E3

Published on 2011-06-02 11:53:00

The long-awaited 3DS version of Metal Gear Solid 3 is inching closer towards completion everyday, and Kotaku notes that Hideo Kojima is in the midst of checking out the E3 playable demo which, includes gyroscope functionality. > read more

Section 8: Prejudice's "Overdrive" Map Pack out Today

Published on 2011-06-01 10:42:00

Want to extend your playtime in TimeGate Studios' downloadable FPS Section 8: Prejudice? If so, you can download the game's first downloadable map pack--titled, "Overdrive", after the 320 MS Point ($3.99) entry fee you will gain two new maps that are > read more

Assault Mode Unlocked in Section 8: Prejudice

Published on 2011-05-11 12:11:00

Well, soldiers, you've done it! After fighting a long, hard, rigorous set of galactic battles, the brand-spankin'-new Assault mode has been unlocked in Section 8: Prejudice for the Xbox 360 and PC. TimeGate just released the news today, leading me to > read more

FINALLY! Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Dated

Published on 2011-05-11 10:50:00

If you're like me, and wanted your mits on Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D since it was announced, you can finally rejoice. Capcom-Unity finally made a concrete release date for Mercs 3D, which happens to be June 28, via the game's newest trai > read more

NEW Crysis 2 Map Pack Trailer - Retaliation

Published on 2011-05-10 17:35:00

The good folks at EA and Crytek have released a new trailer for Crysis 2's soon-to-be released map pack, Retaliation. The Retaliation Pack is scheduled for release next Tuesday, May 17 on the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. If you have been playing Crys > read more

Save $20 on Halo: Reach, Bulletstorm at Best Buy

Published on 2011-05-08 13:12:00

Best Buy has got the solution to your trigger-finger itch this week, because they've discounted Halo: Reach and the foul-mouthed Bulletstorm by $20 each, making both titles discounted to $39.99 each. Also, don't forget that Brink is available this w > read more

PC's Rage Will Include Full Mod Support

Published on 2011-05-05 17:05:00

As practically any PC gamer will tell you, mod-tools are awesome. It allows creative gamers to expand on an original entity, or, create an entirely new experience all together. So, it must be very good news for PC gamers to hear that id Software is i > read more

UPDATE:Rumor: Résumé Hints at New Rainbow Six

Published on 2011-05-05 11:28:00

The rumor floating around NeoGAF is that a new Rainbow Six entry is in the works, as spotted by NeoGAF'er wwM0nkey. Said GAF user posted a tidbit from recording engineer Sean Popejoy's LinkedIn profile, which states he "developed Pro Tools sessions f > read more

Ohhhh, Myyyy: Battlefield 3 Pre-orders Skyrocket over BFBC2

Published on 2011-05-04 20:03:00

Just a quick tidbit here... EA announced in its fourth quarter fiscal year report that Battlefield 3 pre-orders have garnered a 700% increase over the publisher's 2010 FPS release, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Certainly, that's worthy of a Takei > read more

Brink Informs You on its Classes

Published on 2011-05-04 19:00:00

Another entry in Brink's "Get SMART" series has been released, and this time you will be learning about the game's various classes. This could also give you a jumpstart on deciding who you'll want to play as once the game is released next week for th > read more

Section 8: Prejudice Out for PC, Specs Detailed

Published on 2011-05-04 18:33:00

TimeGate Studios released its newest first-person shooter Section 8: Prejudice on the PC today, accompanying the game's Xbox Live Arcade brethren. Just as with the XBLA version, Prejudice on the PC contains a 5-hour campaign mode, 32-player online mo > read more

Reminder! Black Ops Available on Games on Demand

Published on 2011-05-04 12:19:00

Want to buy a downloadable title, meaning with no actual disc, game manual, or packaging, for the same price as an actual retail game? Sure? Well, if you have an itch for some Cold War era combat, you can queue up Call of Duty: Black Ops on Xbox Live > read more

Get Sensory Overload with Bangai-O HD on XBLA

Published on 2011-05-04 10:46:00

Want a new arcade-style "shmup" that also brings a great display of graphics and color? Look no further than Bangai-O HD Missile Fury on the Xbox Live Arcade, an "innovative and insanely addicting, omni-directional arcade shooter" that comes jam-pack > read more

Get Early Access to the All Points Bulletin: Reloaded Beta

Published on 2011-05-04 10:22:00

GamersFirst is closing in on the May 18 open-beta date for All Points Bulletin: Reloaded, but until then the company will be letting "most people" access the beta a bit early. All you need to do in order to be one of the 'few' 40,000 people who gain > read more

Get SMART with Brink's HUD

Published on 2011-05-03 23:06:00

No! Not that Get Smart! Bethesda Softworks has been running a short video series for their upcoming game Brink titled, "Get SMART", and while we haven't posted any of the prior videos in the series, this latest one caught my fancy. As with any > read more

Homefront to have Multiplayer Demo, "Robust" DLC

Published on 2011-05-03 22:44:00

If you were on the fence about purchasing THQ's latest FPS Homefront, perhaps testing out the game's online offering will make you think otherwise? Well, that's exactly what THQ is planning on with the release of a Homefront multiplayer demo in the c > read more

Rumor: Modern Warfare 3 Announcement Incoming?

Published on 2011-05-03 17:45:00

It's roughly that time of year again! You know, the time when a new entry in the ga-zillion dollar franchise Call of Duty is announced? Well, according to CVG, the newest title in the series could be the heavily rumored Modern Warfare 3, as hinted by > read more

Duke Nukem Forever's PC Specs Revealed

Published on 2011-05-03 17:29:00

Are you a PC gamer planning on getting Duke Nukem Forever? Well, we've got the minimum and recommended specs for the game after the break, just to inform you on whether or not your rig can handle it. I'm not going to lie, I have no idea if the specs > read more

Battle: L.A. Blu-Ray Contains Resistance 3 Demo

Published on 2011-05-03 16:35:00

Yeah, we all know that Resistance 3 was advertised in the recent space-invaders movie Battle: Los Angeles, but did you know that picking up the film's Blu-Ray also has Resistance 3 goodness? Yep, picking up said Blu-Ray will also grant you a packed-i > read more

Fallout: New Vegas Triple-Downs with DLC this Summer

Published on 2011-05-03 12:00:00

Double-downing is for whimps; Fallout: New Vegas is going to triple-down its longevity with the release of three brand new downloadable content offerings this summer, starting with the release of "Honest Hearts" on May 17. Next up, June will see the > read more

Reminder! Black Ops' "Escalation" DLC Out Now!

Published on 2011-05-03 10:43:00

As if you weren't counting down the clock all night to get your hands on it...right? Well, if you weren't, here's your reminder that the second installment of Call of Duty: Black Ops' downloadable content--"Escalation"-- is available to download on t > read more

Gears 3 Beta Lets Players Share the Giblets!

Published on 2011-05-02 11:47:00

Are you excited about Gears of War 3? Do you want your friends to get excited for the game? Well, beginning on May 8 you can start inviting friends to play the Gears of War 3 beta. If you have already played the Gears of War 3 beta, the > read more

Portal 2's First DLC Doesn't Discriminate its Freedom

Published on 2011-04-29 22:37:00

Having fun co-oping around the brain-teasers of Portal 2? If you are, then you'll be glad to find out that the first downloadable content offering for Portal 2 will be absolutely free! Also, players spanning every system can take advantage of this fr > read more

Competive Playlists Inbound for Black Ops

Published on 2011-04-28 23:44:00

Treyarch just posted a video up on their Facebook page, and in the video they discuss the newest addition to Call of Duty: Black Ops' online multi-player, "Competition" matches. Competition matches are designed for players that, well, really want to > read more

Judgment Day Arrives in Binary Domain

Published on 2011-04-28 16:52:00

Arnold warned us, right? The robot war has begun! Binary Domain is a third-person shooter from SEGA, and more specifically, the team behind the Yakuza series. The first trailer for the game is embedded after the break and it shows off a rather impre > read more

Delay-Hammer Strikes Red Faction: Armageddon

Published on 2011-04-28 16:18:00

Oh, no! First, we found out yesterday that F.E.A.R. 3 was hit with the delay-hammer, but now we also have the terrible news of Red Faction: Armageddon being delayed as well! It seems a lot of titles in the May launch window have been pushed back > read more

Hot Fixes for Section 8: Prejudice are Live

Published on 2011-04-28 10:28:00

TimeGate Studios released a new update for Section 8: Prejudice, their newest first-person shooter, that addresses a few issues the game was suffering from. You get your usual server stability fixes and user-interface adjustments, but nonetheless, it > read more

F.E.A.R. 3 Summons Another Delay

Published on 2011-04-27 22:46:00

Don't get your hopes up in being able to play F.E.A.R. 3 on May 27, because Warner Bros. confirmed that the highly-anticipated shooter will now see a June 21 release date in the U.S., and a June 24 release in the U.K.. No particular reason was given > read more

PlayStation 3 Owners Ghillie-Up in June

Published on 2011-04-27 12:36:00

Last year, City Interactive's Sniper: Ghost Warrior released on the Xbox 360 and PC. Soon, PlayStation 3 owners will be able to take to the mountains, grass, trees, and wherever else a sniper may hide when Ghost Warrior releases on their sy > read more

Star Fox 64 3DS Will Utilize Motion Controls, 3D-Diffusers Go Wrong

Published on 2011-04-27 09:57:00

The upcoming 3DS reboot of Star Fox 64 will not only feature the known 3D graphical update, but it will also make use of the 3DS' included gyro sensor, allowing you to tilt the 3DS to steer your plane. This means you can now feel like you are pilotin > read more

Players Unlocked the Modern Warfare 2 Phishing Perk; Users, Beware!

Published on 2011-04-27 08:56:00

The latest Xbox Live status message should not be missed by anyone who has pivotal information on their Live accounts, especially those playing Modern Warfare 2. While most of the server statuses are "up and running," the matchmaking section reads as > read more

Get Your Black Ops SITREP on the Go!

Published on 2011-04-26 22:20:00

Gamers are stereotyped for not having a social life to begin with, but now there's even more reason for people to think so--now, Black Ops addicts can gain a huge tactical advantage and study the game's map design and layout no matter where they are > read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops Hits Games on Demand May 3

Published on 2011-04-26 19:55:00

Yeah, those new "Escalation" DLC maps look cool, but unless you have a copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops, you'll never get to play them! Well, good news--in addition to the new DLC launching on the Xbox Live Marketplace next Tuesday, May 3, you can als > read more

Black Ops goes to the Grindhouse! Call of the Dead Trailer

Published on 2011-04-26 19:31:00

A new trailer for the upcoming Black Ops "Escalation" DLC pack has arrived, and this time we get a peak at the "Zombies" map included in the content. Titled, "Call of the Dead", this new map will not only provide "an exciting new zombie experien > read more

Rent Dedicated Servers on Section 8: Prejudice XBLA

Published on 2011-04-26 17:00:00

If you bought the recent XBLA FPS Section 8: Prejudice and are enjoying its online offerings yet you would like some added customization, you're in luck! Developer TimeGame Studios forged a partnership with GameServers.com in order to provide PC-host > read more

A Tactical Shift in Gears

Published on 2011-04-25 12:00:00

After playing the Gears of War 3 beta for the week it's been available (for Bulletstorm owners, that is), I have to say that I am completely shocked by the "end" product. "End", meaning that I know the game is still in beta phase, but this is roughly > read more

Reminder! Gears 3 Beta Available to Pre-Orders

Published on 2011-04-25 11:28:00

Pre-ordered Gears of War 3 at your participating retailer? If you did, clear your calendar for a couple of weeks, because you can now join Bulletstorm owners in playing the Gears of War 3 beta currently up on Xbox Live! A tad nervous about join > read more

Hawken Debrief: An Interview with Adhesive Games

Published on 2011-04-22 09:55:00

We've covered the upcoming first-person mech-based shooter Hawken quite a bit on RespawnAction before, but today I am pleased to announce that we have conducted our first ever interview and it just so happens to be with Adhesive Games! Chris Lalli, > read more

Serious Sam 3 Screens are...Serious

Published on 2011-04-21 12:21:00

A handful of new screens for Serious Sam BFE have been released that showcase the game's art style and uberness. All four of them look rather impressive, but see for yourself after the break. > read more

Review: Resident Evil Mercenaries VS

Published on 2011-04-20 21:04:00

With Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D coming out on the 3DS sometime this summer, Capcom gave iOS users the chance to shoot Las Plagas on the go with their portable devices last week with the release of Resident Evil Mercenaries VS. Costing $2.99 at > read more

Saints Row: The Third - Image Explosion!

Published on 2011-04-20 00:23:00

Saints Row: The Third is scheduled for release later this year; currently on November 15, according to Amazon.com. THQ just released 33 images showing off Saints Row: The Third, and the direction they are taking with the game. I find it intere > read more

THQ Likes "Last Light", Buys New Metro 2033 Domains

Published on 2011-04-19 23:43:00

THQ is apparently looking into another Metro 2033 game at the moment, and we also may know the game's title, because the company recently made a few domain (URL address) purchases. Domains such as "Lastlightgame.com", "MetroLastlight.com", > read more

Look in Awe: The Executions of Gears of War 3

Published on 2011-04-19 23:12:00

The Gears of War 3 beta is currently underway and if you are unable to play until next week then you may be wondering; "how can I see the game's new executions?" Well, the video below is probably the best way to start, as it shows a nice chunk of exe > read more

I Said "No!"; Hello, Best Buy?

Published on 2011-04-19 17:34:00

*Sigh Don't ya hate it? You walk into your local GameStop to buy a game and then you get bombarded with a million pre-order options? You can even simply answer "no" in a humane, polite manner, but even that doesn't work. One would think that straigh > read more

Get the Lowdown on Black Ops' 'Escalation' Maps

Published on 2011-04-19 17:12:00

The second installment of Call of Duty: Black Ops' downloadable maps will release on May 3, but today you can get a quick overview on what you may (or may not) be purchasing come the DLC's release. The "Escalation" map pack comes with five brand new > read more

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Gets a 'Limited' Collector's Edition

Published on 2011-04-19 16:56:00

Square Enix announced today that they will be releasing a "Collector's Edition" of Deus Ex: Human Revolution alongside its already known "Augmented Edition." However, this new "Collector's Edition" will only be made available in A > read more

RAGE Needs Defibrillation in New Gameplay Trailer

Published on 2011-04-18 20:18:00

Bethesda Softworks released a new gameplay trailer for RAGE, the upcoming shooter developed by id Software. This new trailer takes us to Dead City, a place with a well deserving name. Here, we need to pull a Tony Stark and find a new defibrillator to > read more

A Quick Gears of War 3 Beta Boot Camp

Published on 2011-04-18 17:19:00

The Gears of War 3 beta kicked off today for code winners and Bulletstorm owners. However, there are a ton of people still unable to play the Gears 3 beta until next week when GameStop pre-order codes are eligible. To those people, and even some curr > read more

Reminder! Gears of War 3 Beta Up NOW!

Published on 2011-04-18 11:30:00

Those who purchased the "Epic Edition" of Bulletstorm for the Xbox 360 back in February can now start chainsawing their friends and online enemies in the beta for Gears of War 3. All you have to do is start up Bulletstorm, select the option at t > read more

RAGE's "Anarchy Edition" Unveiled

Published on 2011-04-18 10:09:00

RAGE, the upcoming first-person shooter from Bethesda Softworks and id Software will follow suit of past game releases and provide its own pre-order bonus. Those who pre-order RAGE will get the "Anarchy Edition" of the game, (kind of like Bulletstorm > read more

After Eight Months, The Bacon is Still Crispy

Published on 2011-04-17 14:30:00

With last year's Xbox Live "Summer of Arcade" special we were treated with the tower-defense title Monday Night Combat from Uber Entertainment. It brought with it a witty and sometimes dark sense of humor, gorgeous visuals, and a surprisingly great o > read more

Battlefield 3's Full Length 'Fault Line' Trailer

Published on 2011-04-16 10:04:00

Over the past few weeks we have seen glimpses of Battlefield 3's single-player campaign with its 'Fault Line' series of trailers. After three being released, DICE was generous enough to unveil an uncut version of the series, stringing all three trail > read more

Team Fortress 2 Ditches the Hats in New Update

Published on 2011-04-16 09:50:00

Team Fortress 2 is doing the unthinkable by ditching the head-ware and going commando--or, hatless rather. The new Hatless update for Team Fortress 2 provides a ton of content and upgrades, such as a new user-interface in the map voting system, a new > read more

F.E.A.R. 3's New Multiplayer Video

Published on 2011-04-15 16:07:00

If you like FPS games, you more than likely enjoy a good multiplayer match every now and then. While I really enjoy FPS games with solid single-player campaigns, I also think in 2011, a solid multiplayer experience is almost required. While we > read more

Red Faction Armageddon is INFESTED!

Published on 2011-04-15 15:50:00

Usually when people have bug issues, they'll call the terminator(not this guy) to handle the problem. In Red Faction: Armageddon, it appears the new "Infestation" mode has you taking care of bug issues, but instead of calling a terminator, you will b > read more

Battlefield 3's All REAL Game Footage Trailer

Published on 2011-04-15 15:30:00

Many developers release trailers to get gamers excited, but many times the trailers are composed of nothing but cut-scenes that aren't running on the game's engine, and often times the trailer looks better than the actual game itself. Well, DICE and > read more

Hey, You've got Zombies in Your Pocket!

Published on 2011-04-15 12:36:00

While 3DS owners are patiently awaiting the arrival of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D to release, iOS owners are able to take it to the horde of Las Plagas with Capcom's newest iOS game, Resident Evil Mercenaries VS. The game boasts online play vi > read more

XBLA: Shadow Complex, Monday Night Combat, and More On Sale Today Only

Published on 2011-04-15 11:15:00

Today, April 15, Microsoft is hosting a one-day Xbox Live Arcade sale that discounts five awesome games by 50%. Even though all five are awesome, you should definitely take a look at Monday Night Combat and Shadow Complex (mostly because they fit the > read more

Skillshot Unlock: Free Bulletstorm Soundtrack Download

Published on 2011-04-14 23:32:00

Bulletstorm is a wild FPS filled with colorful worlds, colorful characters, and even colorful dialogue. If you want to take the world of Stygia with you wherever you go, then you should have Bulletstorm's symphony of destruction playing in the > read more

Xotic: The Healthy, Organic FPS Coming to XBLA

Published on 2011-04-14 22:34:00

Yet another FPS has been announced for the Xbox 360 and its Arcade library, and this time it comes in the form of Xotic. However, developer WXP Games hopes Xotic's colorful palet and unique gameplay will set it apart from the rest of the crowd. Xoti > read more

EA Lists Job Openings for Another Army of Two

Published on 2011-04-14 20:52:00

If you can't get enough of over-the-top man-love, or, perhaps just love the great back and forth dialogue produced by mercenaries, then rejoice! EA/ Visceral Games Montreal listed job openings for both a Senior Producer and a Lead Environmental Artis > read more

PC Gamers Win Again! Call of Duty: Black Ops Mod Tools in May

Published on 2011-04-14 15:51:00

If you enjoy FPS games, if you enjoy modding games, and if you enjoy modding FPS games on the PC...Treyarch has announced a major win for you this week! Treyarch announced through a Tweet that they plan to release Call of Duty: Black Ops m > read more

Get a Sneak Peak at Resistance 3's Boating Adventure

Published on 2011-04-14 12:19:00

New single-player footage of Insomniac Games' upcoming shooter Resistance 3 has been released, and in it we get a brief look at a boating adventure starring Captain Capelli and Dr. Malikov. This is the same level that Insomniac showed at its recent C > read more

PS3's Steam Features Detailed

Published on 2011-04-13 16:28:00

The arrival of Portal 2 on the PlayStation 3 also comes with the addition of PS3 Steam support. With Steam on the PlayStation 3, players are able to cross-platform check their friends list, conduct cross-platform chat, matchmaking, and can view both > read more

After the Gears 3 Beta, Farewell Bulletstorm?

Published on 2011-04-13 12:07:00

As with many games that come packed-in with some sort of bonus, a lot of gamers decided to pick up the recent first-person shooter Bulletstorm for one reason, and one reason only--early access to the Gears of War 3 beta. While some may have actually > read more

Clear Your Desk, New Killzone 3 Action Figures Are Here

Published on 2011-04-13 10:38:00

If you purchased the Killzone 3 Helghast Edition box set and absolutely loved the included cloaked sniper action figure, well, today's your lucky day. Guerrilla Games and DC Unlimited announced a new line of action figures for the Killzone > read more

Kill-Off Slippy, Again...In 3D This July

Published on 2011-04-13 10:11:00

"Badap badoop endapdap!" I just love the dialogue from Star Fox games, even though the Fox team managed to learn how to speak English by the game's N64 installment. Nonetheless, the 3DS port of the well-spoken aerial combat title Star Fox 64 finall > read more

Get Dedicated with New Gears of War 3 Multiplayer Vidoc

Published on 2011-04-12 23:13:00

Vidocs are always fun to watch, especially for high-profile games! Okay, perhaps video documentaries are not everybody's cup of tea, but I have a slight feeling this new Gears of War 3 multiplayer video-feature titled "Dedicated Execution" will tickl > read more

Brink's DOOM Pre-Order Bonus in Video Form

Published on 2011-04-12 18:57:00

Brink is a game that has many people excited, and with its DOOM goodies pre-order bonus, Brink probably has people acting like little girls at this point. Honestly, I am at that stage too, because the DOOM pre-order bonus pack from GameStop makes an > read more

Gears of War 3's Beta Dates; Who Can Play When?

Published on 2011-04-12 16:58:00

The start of the Gears of War 3 beta, the latest third-person shooter from Epic Games, is not too far away. In fact, it's only a week away for some people. If you bought the foul-mouthed shooter Bulletstorm for the Xbox 360 back in February, then you > read more

Reminder! Red Dead's Pre-order Bonuses are now DLC!

Published on 2011-04-12 16:44:00

As stated in a post from this past Sunday, Red Dead Redemption's pre-order bonuses from last year are now available to all via downloadable content. There are three packs, all listed and detailed below, that run for 80 MS Points ($.99) each. You > read more

Bulletstorm's "Gun Sonata" DLC Now Available

Published on 2011-04-12 12:27:00

Bulletstorm was a fun game while it lasted, and now Epic Games/People Can Fly are trying to ensure that the fun still lasts with the release of a brand new downloadable add-on, "Gun Sonata", on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. With this add-on, > read more

D'oh! There's Also Armored Core V! New Screens Inside

Published on 2011-04-11 21:19:00

If you follow the blog on a constant basis, then you'll know how amped I am for Adhesive Games' first ever title, Hawken. Hawken looks like it will be quite the badass mech-based game, but I totally forgot that Namco Bandai announced Armored Co > read more

PAL PlayStation Plus Members join the Resistance

Published on 2011-04-11 20:57:00

While North American gamers can only access the upcoming Resistance 3 beta via purchasing Zipper Interactive's tactical shooter SOCOM 4, those in the PAL region can gain access through their PlayStation Plus accounts. The PAL beta will start th > read more

Black Ops' Escalation DLC Official, Launches May 3

Published on 2011-04-11 19:10:00

The leaked advertisement for the alleged second set of Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC has now become official, and the newest downloadable content will be available on the Xbox 360 on May 3. Dubbed, "Escalation", this set of DLC comes with a total > read more

Brink Releasing One Week Earlier

Published on 2011-04-11 12:51:00

Bethesda Softworks announced this morning that their upcoming first-person shooter Brink will be releasing one week earlier than originally announced. This makes the game's release date May 10 instead of May 17 in North America, and May 13 instead of > read more

Third-Person Orc Hunting in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine

Published on 2011-04-10 22:22:00

Gandolf may have been a whiz with his magical staff, but space marines know that the only way to obliterate a wave of orcs is to shoot a barrage of bullets. That's the basis of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, a third-person shooter that stars huge, b > read more

Team Fortress 2 Gains $430,000 for Japan Relief

Published on 2011-04-10 18:07:00

Apparently, Team Fortress 2 players either really, really love hats, or they really, really love Japan. Whichever of the two it is, Valve, and its smash-hit shooter Team Fortress 2 managed to gain $430, 543.65 with its Japanese disaster relief f > read more

Red Dead Redemption's Pre-Order Bonuses Will Release as DLC This Week

Published on 2011-04-10 14:41:00

Red Dead Redemption had quite a selection of pre-order bonuses when it released, with every store and retailer trying to get your dollar with their bonus goodies. If you picked up the game late, or, just never got the pre-order bonuses for whatever r > read more

SHMUP Wrap-Up: Betas, Mercenaries, and Escalation Outages

Published on 2011-04-09 09:47:00

This week was quite a busy week in terms of news regarding shooters. We've seen a delay, the launch of Battlefield Play4Free, SOCOM 4 becoming open to the public, and the release of Killzone 3's first map pack in Europe. However, there was also news > read more

A Few New Battlefield 3 Screens

Published on 2011-04-08 22:51:00

Even though the latest Battlefield 3 trailer may have made you drool in amazement, these new screens will allow you to savor every last bit of awesomeness that the game has to offer. Oh, and the lighting effects are nifty... Kotaku > read more

Splinter Cell HD Trilogy Drops Online/Co-Op Modes

Published on 2011-04-08 16:41:00

Ubisoft revealed new information today about the upcoming Splinter Cell Trilogy for the PlayStation 3. Sadly, most of the news happens to be bad news. To start with the good news, along with the obvious visual upgrades, the Splinter Cell Trilogy will > read more

Capcom Set to Release Replica Resident Evil Merchandise; Gamers' Pockets Scream for Mercy

Published on 2011-04-08 12:56:00

Capcom has announced today that as part of the Resident Evil 15th anniversary celebration they will be releasing replica RE merchandise. What this means is that anyone who loves important gaming related gear will soon go broke. From the looks of the > read more

Crysis 2 to Receive a DirectX 11 Update

Published on 2011-04-08 12:48:00

It has just been announced by Crytek that their mainstay title, Crysis 2, will receive an update which will allow the game to work with newer hardware. The "DirectX 11 patch" will allow gamers to run the game using all new bells and whistles, making > read more

A Look Back at Duke Nukem's Origins

Published on 2011-04-08 12:07:00

Before Duke Nukem was in a vicious cycle of delays, he started out as a 2D-sidescroller. In fact, in his 2D days he also looked rather pleasant, always having a huge smile on his face. Now, he's a guy who has the intention of slapping women in multip > read more

Resistance 3 Beta Included w/ SOCOM 4 Purchase

Published on 2011-04-08 11:50:00

It seems like just about every shooter released these days comes with exclusive access to something. Crackdown had the Halo 3 beta, Bulletstorm has the Gears of War 3 beta, and so on and so forth. I think you get the picture by now, it's become a sta > read more

Arm Yourself with a New RAGE Trailer

Published on 2011-04-08 10:34:00

You can't expect to survive a post-apocalyptic world without the help of a few guns, can you? Well, RAGE is here to give us a quick look at what death-dealers we will soon be wielding as we traverse its dangerous and rather badass world. While s > read more

Rebecca Chambers Playable in Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Published on 2011-04-07 23:20:00

An off-cam YouTube video shows footage of Resident Evil 1 character Rebecca Chambers being playable in the upcoming handheld title, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D. This is the first time she has been shown, announced, mentioned, or had anything to > read more

First Screen(s) of Prey 2 Emerge

Published on 2011-04-07 19:25:00

Prey 2 has had its name in the news for the past few weeks, and today we are finally given the first screens of the game which, look very...interesting. I don't think much can be inferred from the screens, other than that the game is science fiction > read more

And the New Features of the Unreal Engine Are...

Published on 2011-04-07 17:47:00

Another year, another set of new features implemented into the Unreal Engine, the engine behind games like Gears of War, Bulletstorm, and even Rainbow Six: Vegas (but of course, you already knew that). New goodies such as seamless lighting transition > read more

Developer Diary #2 - Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Published on 2011-04-07 17:46:00

Earlier today you may have seen our post about Operation Flashpoint: Red River being delayed until June, in North America. Yesterday, the developers released a new "Developer Diary" on Operation Flashpoint: Red River, and it has several of the game' > read more

Global Agenda Is Now Free to Play

Published on 2011-04-07 17:10:00

The massively multiplayer online shooter from the team at Hi-Rez, Global Agenda, is now free to play via a mid-April update. Titled, "Free Agent" 1.4, this update adds a high-level content "Dome Defense Raid" game mode, revised skill trees, robots, a > read more

Portal 2's Online Comic Debuts Tomorrow

Published on 2011-04-07 12:53:00

With the upcoming release of Portal 2, you may be wondering how you'll be able to understand the gap between the sequel and its predecesor. Well, lay those fears to rest, because tomorrow IGN is debuting the Portal 2 online comic book, material said > read more

Delayed - Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Published on 2011-04-07 11:42:00

You may remember the post, Operation Flashpoint: Red River - Sgt. Kirby Trailer, that we posted about three weeks ago. In the post I said, "Operation Flashpoint: Red River is scheduled for its North American release next month on April 26, for > read more

Fallout: New Vegas on Sale at GameStop for only $20

Published on 2011-04-06 22:24:00

For those of you out there who haven't had the chance to play Fallout: New Vegas (myself included) now's your chance. Gamestop is currently running a sale where you can pick up the title for a mere $20. You have your choice of snagging it for the Ps3 > read more

Section 8: Prejudice Delves into the Root of All Evil...and Story

Published on 2011-04-06 22:10:00

With the aforementioned Section 8: Prejudice news that we posted earlier today, we now have a new video documentary about the fiction behind the game. If you are interested in the upcoming shooter, this vidoc is surely worth a watch. Video Games > read more

Reminder! Bulletstorm PC Demo Now Available

Published on 2011-04-06 21:59:00

If you were interested in the recent first-person shooter Bulletstorm from Epic Games/People Can Fly, and you also wanted it on the PC, you'll be glad to hear that a demo is finally available for it. You have two ways to check out the demo > read more

Red Faction Armageddon in Abundance

Published on 2011-04-06 11:08:00

Red Faction Armageddon isn't due out 'til May, but that doesn't mean you can't get a look at what's to come in the newest installment of the series beforehand. GameTrailers posted quite a few video walkthroughs of the game, one of which we have > read more

SOCOM 4's Open Beta Schedule: April 6-13

Published on 2011-04-06 10:21:00

I decided to keep the tradition going and post the SOCOM 4 weekly schedule a day late. Why? I dunno. I accidentally did it for the past two weeks and decided to just run with it this time. So, without further adieu, here's what you can expect to play > read more

Got $5? Get Aliens vs. Predator on Steam!

Published on 2011-04-06 09:58:00

In today's economy, not a lot of people can afford to buy full-priced video games one after the other. So, when a deal comes along, nobody likes to pass it up. Steam could possibly have a good deal running, depending on your tastes, with Aliens vs. P > read more

Section 8: Prejudice Dated for 360, PC; PS3 "Summer 2011"

Published on 2011-04-06 09:47:00

If you've had a hankering for some more Section 8 action, then you'll be glad to hear that developer Timegate Studios announced on its Twitter the release dates for the Xbox 360 and PC versions. Section 8: Prejudice will release first on the Xbox 36 > read more

Tomorrow's EU Forecast: Steel Rain DLC for Killzone 3

Published on 2011-04-05 18:17:00

Guerrilla Games, the team behind Killzone 3, mentioned back in February that they were working on the first set of downloadable content for the game, known as "Steel Rain". They happily announced today that said content for Killzone 3 is set to hit t > read more

Turrets Get Hacked in All New Brink Trailer

Published on 2011-04-05 16:47:00

Brink is shaping up to be quite the F.P.S. experience, and with every new trailer we are teased with more and more bits of gameplay. The newest trailer released today is no different; titled, "Ready & Able", this trailer gives us some insight on > read more

Reminder! BFBC2 DLC is the Xbox Live 'Deal of the Week'

Published on 2011-04-05 13:22:00

As mentioned in a post from last week, the Xbox Live 'Deal of the Week' for this week is all about Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Everything listed below has been reduced in price by 50%, so you have a lot of options to save some money. Additionally, i > read more

Black Ops' Second DLC Tour Outed by Advertisement; Dated for May

Published on 2011-04-05 12:52:00

If you were wondering when you would be able to tear up Call of Duty: Black Ops' online mode with a handful of brand new multiplayer maps, you now have your answer. Australian retailer GAME apparently posted the advertisement for the second batch of > read more

Down the Sights: Hawken--'Mechs' Piloted by Indie Developers

Published on 2011-04-05 07:24:00

Last week, we were treated to the gameplay premier for Hawken, the upcoming first-person shooter from independent developer Adhesive Games. What sets this F.P.S. apart from the rest of the crowd is one huge feature: mech-based warfare! Not much inf > read more

PSN Download-April 5th, 2011: SOCOM 4, Red Faction, and Patriots

Published on 2011-04-05 07:20:00

Quite a few goodies will be released on the PlayStation Store today, with the biggest of the bunch being the SOCOM 4 multiplayer beta. Previously only available to PlayStation Plus members and Killzone 3 owners, starting today the beta for the upcomi > read more

Filmmakers Depict a Live-Action Modern Warfare 2 AC-130 Killstreak

Published on 2011-04-04 21:02:00

YouTube has been known to produce work by talented people, and the gaming community on there is no exception. Today, we have a live-action, AC-130 Modern Warfare 2 killstreak as depicted by The Film Fest Rejects, which quite frankly, looks top notch. > read more

Halo's Movie, "Halo: Faith" Strikes with New Images off the Set

Published on 2011-04-04 20:30:00

A new Halo movie is apparently being produced, and while there is not a trailer in sight, we are treated with a handful of new images straight from the set. Titled, Halo: Faith, the images below surely depict what the team is aiming to do with the fi > read more

PC Modders Create Visually Upgraded Resident Evil 4

Published on 2011-04-04 18:21:00

Even though we have to wait a little while for the official HD remakes of Resident Evil 4 and Code Veronica, PC modders are already living the dream. How, you ask? Well, I don't know the specifics for sure, but the end product of RE4 featured below i > read more

Battlefield Play4Free Launch Trailer

Published on 2011-04-04 14:52:00

If you're wondering what Battlefield Play4Free looks like, and perhaps an idea of what you can expect game-play wise, along with the press release from earlier today, EA also released the trailer below to give gamers an idea of what they can expect: > read more

EA's Battlefield Play4Free Available Now!

Published on 2011-04-04 14:27:00

"JOIN THE FIGHT TODAY! BATTLEFIELD PLAY4FREE OPEN TO PLAYERS WORLDWIDEThe wait is over! The Battlefield experience is now available to anyone, anytime, anywhere – for free*. Yes, for free. Today, EA launched Battlefield Play4Free, a > read more

EA Store holds a Bad Company 2 Sale

Published on 2011-04-04 12:40:00

The EA Store has some Battlefield: Bad Company 2 deals going on this week, with the original game being on sale for $9.97. There are other BFBC2 items on sale as well, all of which are 50% off. The list below shows the exact pricing of each item, so > read more

Killzone 3's Patch 1.07 Preliminary Duck Tape Report

Published on 2011-04-04 09:46:00

He may need some duck tape! Killzone 3 is about to get another duck tape patch applied, this time it's Patch 1.07. If you have been playing Killzone 3 and are still noticing in-game bugs and glitches, or even just things that you would like cha > read more

Review: Mad Catz Microsuede 3DS Touch Pak

Published on 2011-04-03 20:46:00

When a person buys a new gadget, particularly a gadget small in size, they usually want something that provides protection for it, or at the very least, a form of coverage. This same instance occurred to me as I purchased my Nintendo 3DS last week. I > read more

New Mercenaries Trailer Portrays the War on Horror

Published on 2011-04-03 18:31:00

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is set to hit the Nintendo 3DS this summer, and another new trailer has hit the world. The trailer, while rather short, showcases what Mercenaries will offer, ranging from co-operative play to having thirty unique mi > read more

SOCOM 4 Impressions: Hurt Lockers and Bomb Squads

Published on 2011-04-03 14:57:00

During the 2008 holiday season, Sony's beloved online warfare series SOCOM made its next-generation debut with SOCOM: Confrontation, an online-only experience that also came bundled with the official Sony Bluetooth headset. The game was not developed > read more

Play Heavy Fire: Black Arms – Get Free Wii Points

Published on 2011-04-02 17:51:00

If you purchased Heavy Fire: Black Arms, but perhaps haven’t played it in a while, there’s now a good reason to pick it back up and start playing again. If you didn’t purchase the game, but were interested in it, now may be a good time to > read more

Prey 2 Does Away with Puzzling Elements

Published on 2011-04-02 11:12:00

When the original Prey was released, it offered gamers an experience that was far more than just some dude shooting stuff. Prey had gameplay elements dealing with gravity manipulation and the ability to use portals, and some may have found both ideas > read more

GameStop's Power Saver Sale

Published on 2011-04-01 16:10:00

Well, another weekend is upon us, and the wonderful folks(did I just type that?) at GameStop are trying to lure us in with some pretty good deals on games. For FPS fans, they're offering Call of Duty: Black Ops on the PS3 and Xbox 360 for $49.99, whi > read more

Behind-the-Scenes - The Sweet Sounds of Guns

Published on 2011-04-01 15:45:00

Have you ever wondered how developers create the sounds you hear in games? Well, thanks to UNCTV and Red Storm Entertainment, a subsidiary of Ubisoft that's based in North Carolina, we now have a behind-the-scenes look at how Red Storm records > read more

7 Things You Should Know About Conduit 2 - IGN.com Video Feature

Published on 2011-03-31 21:33:00

Conduit 2 is scheduled for release on the Wii in just another 3 weeks, if you're wanting to see what IGN says are seven things you should know about the game, watch the video below...as for myself, I'm going on a semi-blackout of media coverage for t > read more

New Resistance 3 Multiplayer Footage Spawned Off-Cam

Published on 2011-03-31 19:18:00

Someone was rather sneaky at the recent Community Day hosted by Insomniac Games, because five minutes of off-camera Resistance 3 multiplayer gameplay has spawned on YouTube. Exploding Chimera (ahem...at 2:01...) is always awesome to see. via VGHQ > read more

Walmart's SOCOM 4/Move Peripheral Bundles

Published on 2011-03-31 19:01:00

Walmart is allowing aspiring SOCOM 4 soldiers to gear up with a selection of PlayStation Move peripherals, and can combine the game and a housing accessory for a starting price of $79.96. The recommended peripheral is $29.96 alone, so bundling it can > read more

SOCOM 4's Game Schedule 3/31-4/4

Published on 2011-03-31 16:51:00

The game schedule for the SOCOM 4 beta has been updated (and yes, we forgot...), so here is what you can expect to play until Monday, April 4. Also, those who bought Killzone 3 can now input their included SOCOM 4 vouchers to gain access to the beta > read more

Reminder: Got Killzone 3? Download the SOCOM 4 Beta Now!

Published on 2011-03-31 16:46:00

Hey, all you ISA soldiers fighting the galactic fight on Helghan! Don't forget that you now have the chance to take part in the beta for Zipper Interactive's upcoming tactical shooter, SOCOM 4. All you have to do is input the code that was included i > read more

Save 15% on Crysis 2, Bulletstorm & More!

Published on 2011-03-31 14:13:00

Do you like saving money on games? If not, this post isn't for you...if you do, then this post might be what you're looking for! Direct2Drive is currently having a 15% off sale, on their "Hottest Games in March". You can see all the games > read more

F.E.A.R. 3 - New Trailer

Published on 2011-03-31 13:36:00

Thanks to GameTrailers, we now have another glimpse at what we can expect in F.E.A.R. 3 when it releases later this year. If you're excited to get a glimpse of F.E.A.R. 3, just watch the trailer below! Video Games | F.E.A.R. 3 | Pedigree Story Tra > read more

First-Person Mech!? Here's Hawken!

Published on 2011-03-31 13:17:00

If you like FPS/shooting games, and have perhaps been interested in mech games because of their shooting aspects, but have never given one a try, then you may want to start paying attention to Hawken. Hawken is being developed by Adhesive Games, whic > read more

Rush'N Attack Now Available on Xbox Live Arcade

Published on 2011-03-30 19:00:00

For the side-scrolling shooter fans among us, and I know you're out there, Konami just released Rush'N Attack: Ex-Patriot on the Xbox Live Arcade and aims to bring you the classic 80's "run-n-gun" gameplay we all know an love. The game is a modern t > read more

Battlefield 3's Fault Line Episode 3 is Here

Published on 2011-03-30 08:03:00

More Battlefield is never a bad thing, and today the newest episode in the Battlefield 3 Fault Line series has been released and embedded for your viewing pleasure below. Fire is sure a-blazing in these mean streets! > read more

BFBC 2 DLC Featured as Next Week's XBL Deal

Published on 2011-03-30 07:49:00

DICE's hit first-person shooter from last year, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, is set to attack the Xbox Live Marketplace next week with a 50% discount on its downloadable content. Such content on sale includes the recently released Vietnam pack, the co > read more

Resistance 3 Supports Move, Sharp Shooter, and 3D

Published on 2011-03-29 21:12:00

The news is finally official, folks! Insomniac Games just announced that Resistance 3 will in fact include both PlayStation Move and Stereoscopic 3DTV support due to the popular demand from the community. Can you say awesome? The picture above shows > read more

The Voice of Halo Multiplayer In Real Life: Cheneymania!!!

Published on 2011-03-29 20:42:00

The man behind all of your killstreak announcements in Halo multiplayer is now in human form, and the YouTube video below (uploaded by one of his family members) shows him doing the voice live. You can also hear one of the killstreak calls that ended > read more

XBLA: DOOM II, Halo: Wars, Alien Breed & More Half-Off

Published on 2011-03-29 17:15:00

With the conclusion of the Xbox Live Arcade House Party comes the arrival of XBL Extreme Shopping, a promotion that discounts a lot of content by 50%. Some of the notable mentions on sale are DOOM II, Crazy Taxi, and Alien Breed, all of which ar > read more

Xbox System Update Preview Announced; New Disc Format

Published on 2011-03-29 16:24:00

According to Xbox Rep Major Nelson, a new system update preview is being planned and anyone living in the US with a 360 can sign up for it. If you're accepted into the program, you will receive a copy of Halo Reach, which seems to be what they will b > read more

Bethesda & Del Ray Books Working on Novel based on RAGE

Published on 2011-03-29 12:43:00

According to the press release, Besthesda Softworks and Del Ray Books will be collaborating on a novel based upon the upcoming id title, RAGE. Details are scarce at the moment, but the novel will tie in closely with the game, delving deeper into cha > read more

Capcom Releases New Trailer for Resident Evil Mercenaries 3D

Published on 2011-03-29 12:37:00

This morning, Capcom released a new trailer for Mercenaries 3D featuring Jill Valentine & Wesker. The video is basically a teaser showing off the two characters in the game and some of their melee moves. > read more

Resident Evil Revelations demo to be included with Mercenaries 3D

Published on 2011-03-28 19:12:00

As part of the ongoing anniversary celebration of Resident Evil, Capcom announced today that this summer along with the release of Mercenaries 3D fans will also receive demo access to "Revelations". Revelations will put you in control of series origi > read more

Team Fortress 2 Provides Aide to Japan

Published on 2011-03-28 18:14:00

Valve is "being serious for a moment" by lending a helping hand to the citizens of Japan via a new batch of downloadable content for Team Fortress 2. The DLC includes three new hats and two new noisemakers that are sold via the Mann. Co. store, and a > read more

Melodrama Stars in New Killzone 3 Live-Action Trailer

Published on 2011-03-28 18:01:00

A brandy-new Killzone 3 trailer was released today and, don't get your hopes up, it has nothing to do with any new map packs or DLC. Instead, it shows the "drama" of two dudes talking about the Helghan war, the lack of breathing masks for the ISA, an > read more

Portal 2 Trailer Shows The Awesomeness of Robots

Published on 2011-03-28 17:51:00

Valve is a company that certainly has charm, and with that charm they add a special whit, a flare to their games. This statement is proven once again with the newest Portal 2 trailer that was released today titled, "The Importance of Trust". This hum > read more

Crysis 2 PC Patch Fixes Bugs, Removes Auto-aim- Oh,no!

Published on 2011-03-28 12:29:00

While Crysis 2 may not be fully functional for a lot of would-be players out there in our nanosuit-less world, Crytek is still trying to make things right, and a patch that was released during last week that fixes a lot of bugs and glitches plaguing > read more

Halo: Reach, Bulletstorm, Black Ops, and More on Sale This Week (3/27-4/2)

Published on 2011-03-27 11:17:00

Best Buy is not only hosting a bevy of 3DS sales, but also has sales for us console shooter fans as well. With the games listed below, you can save anywhere between $10-$30, a nice chunk o' change, huh? Halo: Reach- Xbox 360, $39.99 Bulletstorm- Xbox > read more

Nintendo 3DS Unboxing, First Impressions, SSFIV 3D Quick Look

Published on 2011-03-27 10:41:00

Well, hello there, 2D world! We are now in the age of glasses-free stereoscopic 3D gaming and my, oh, my, it's something awesome. Yes, I picked up my shiny new, aqua blue Nintendo 3DS last night from my local GameStop and was in such a great mood I d > read more

Attn. PC Gamers - Black Ops DLC and Patch Today

Published on 2011-03-25 13:28:00

If you are a PC gamer that's been enjoying Black Ops, but perhaps are getting a little tired of the multi-player maps...great news! Activision and Treyarch just released the Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike DLC map pack for the PC, which in > read more

3DS Launch Weekend: The Deals, Events, and More!

Published on 2011-03-25 12:29:00

Are any of you reading this while already waiting in line to purchase a 3DS? If so, this post may affect if you stay in that line, or perhaps switch to another store, to save a few bucks! Here's the breakdown of some stores, and the various dea > read more

Saints Row: The Third - City Walkthrough

Published on 2011-03-25 11:39:00

Are you interested in Saints Row: The Third? Well, if you are interested in the game, or even if perhaps you just enjoy "behind-the-scenes" type videos that show off level design/development in games, GameInformer has just posted up a walkthrou > read more

New Pictures from Zombie Vacation, a.k.a. Dead Island

Published on 2011-03-24 21:39:00

Last week we posted new images for Dead Island, and just today three new images for the game were released. Dead Island is being developed by Techland, and published by Deep Silver, and the game is scheduled to release on August 30. In one of the ima > read more

Down the Sights: Multiplayer Is Taking a Back Seat, and I Love It

Published on 2011-03-24 12:50:00

The first-person shooter genre has grown in popularity over the years, more so than with the release of past games like DOOM, Quake, and Goldeneye. Halo: Combat Evolved revitalized the genre on consoles with its release on the original Xbox in 2001. > read more

Resident Evil 4 & Code Veronica HD Ports to be Released as Digital Titles this Fall

Published on 2011-03-24 12:28:00

Capcom announced today that the HD remakes of Resident Evil 4 as well as Code Veronica will be released as digital download titles for the 360 & Ps3 this fall. Those who had doubts that the games may not make it to the US, can breathe a sigh of r > read more

/Off Topic: Amazon Giving $25 Game Credit With Purchase of 3DS

Published on 2011-03-24 12:06:00

If you're still debating on whether or not you want to buy a Nintendo 3DS, then this deal may turn the tide a bit for you. Starting today, Amazon will be giving customers a $25 3DS game credit when you purchase the 3DS handheld from them. If that was > read more

Duke Nukem Forever Delayed; No One Surprised

Published on 2011-03-24 11:36:00

In a shocking turn of events, 2K Games has just issued a press release stating that Duke Nukem Forever has been delayed - yet again, until June. Those who have been eagerly awaiting the title; for fifteen years - will be pleased to know that the wait > read more

Left 4 Dead 2's 'Cold Stream' DLC Beta Now Up!

Published on 2011-03-23 18:17:00

The beta for Left 4 Dead 2's 'Cold Stream' downloadable content is now up for testing and Valve wants the community to provide as much feedback about it as they can. The DLC, created by a modder named Matthew Lourdelet, is available on both the PC an > read more

Pick Up a Glossy New Xbox 360 Controller On the Cheap

Published on 2011-03-23 12:28:00

Need a new Xbox 360 controller in order to deal the 'pwn' to unsuspecting noobs in Call of Duty or Halo: Reach? Amazon's Video Game Deal of the Day is a Glossy Black Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, and it can be yours for $36.99, a savings of $13.00. > read more

SOCOM 4's Game Mode Schedule for Rest of the Week, Modes Explained

Published on 2011-03-23 12:16:00

The SOCOM 4 beta is now available to PlayStation Plus members, and the schedule of game-mode availability for this week (until 3/28) has been released. We also have a summary of what each mode offers in terms of gameplay, which should be helpful to t > read more

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Dated for Japan

Published on 2011-03-23 11:19:00

The lack of a killer 3DS launch lineup will soon be rectified in Japan, as Andriasang notes that the latest issue of Famitsu gives the game a June 2 release date. Additionally, Albert Wesker and Jill Valentine are said to be playable characters, with > read more

Resident Evil 4, Code Veronica Getting HD Remakes

Published on 2011-03-23 10:53:00

Those who thought Resident Evil 5 was a bit on the lame side will be happy to hear that Capcom is releasing both Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica on the same disc, and re-mastered in high definition. Allegedly called "Resident Evil: R > read more

Gain Intel on a Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars Mission

Published on 2011-03-22 22:06:00

The Nintendo 3DS launches this Sunday and one of its launch titles comes from Ubisoft. Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is a very different Ghost game; no longer are you using a Cross-com and leading an elite force group through the hear of Mexico. Now, you > read more

Bioshock Infinite Won't Include Move Support; 3D a Possibility

Published on 2011-03-22 21:02:00

Creative Director Ken Levine has spilled a few new details about Irrational Games' upcoming title, Bioshock Infinite, revealing that the PlayStation 3 version of Infinite won't include Move support. Levine notes that the team doesn't want to add som > read more

Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars Launch Trailer

Published on 2011-03-22 18:15:00

With the Nintendo 3DS set to change our perception of gaming with its launch this Sunday, you are without a doubt wondering which games you should be spending your hard earned money on. Perhaps Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars could be a possibility, if, you > read more

SOCOM 4 Beta Available to PlayStation Plus Members Today

Published on 2011-03-21 23:46:00

PlayStation Plus members, rejoice! You now have the opportunity to test out the newest SOCOM experience from the guys at Zipper Interactive, SOCOM 4. While a private beta has been running since March 15, we are now running up the ranks of who's eligi > read more

New Prey 2 Info Revealed; New Hero, Same Bar

Published on 2011-03-21 18:09:00

Although Bethesda Softworks announced Prey 2 (officially) a week ago, no actual information was revealed about it. Well, UK gaming mag Game Reactor was able to catch a word or two with Human Head Studios and find out a couple of new details rega > read more

Battlefield "Punk" Heroes Brings New Guns, Clothes, and Female Heroes

Published on 2011-03-21 17:07:00

Battlefield Heroes is attacking us with a bunch of punks! The "Punk Heroes" downloadable content for Battlefield Heroes brings the community four new pieces of clothing, a handful of new weaponry,and for the first time, female heroes. New grenade l > read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops' "First Strike" DLC Dated for PC

Published on 2011-03-21 16:53:00

While Xbox 360 owners and the more recent PlayStation 3 crowd were able to memorize and find the perfect camping spots in Call of Duty: Black Ops' "First Strike" DLC, PC gamers were left out in the trenches. That all changed today, however, or will c > read more

Nintendo Download: Week of March 21

Published on 2011-03-21 14:58:00

New Downloads Transport You to the Wrestling Ring, the Battlefield and Beyond Forget about tan lines and beach towels. This spring break, you can download the ingredients for a fun-filled getaway on your Wii™or Nintendo DSi™ system. Fans of > read more

Duke Nukem Forever's Multiplayer Detailed, Involves Slapping Women

Published on 2011-03-21 12:42:00

The Duke Nukem franchise is (in)famous for being a balls to the walls game containing a cringe style of humor. Some embrace it, while others, like parents and politicians, loathe it. This leads us to the upcoming Duke Nukem Forever game from Gearbox > read more

Resistance 3 Includes Split-Screen Online Multiplayer w/ Dual Log-In

Published on 2011-03-20 20:08:00

Insomniac Games' James Stevenson has made the announcement on the Insomniac Forums that Resistance 3 will come packed-in with split-screen online multiplayer. Additionally, each player will be able to sign-in using their own account; this means, no m > read more

Buy Crysis 2, Save $20 on Select Games at Best Buy

Published on 2011-03-20 10:17:00

Those looking to buy Crysis 2 on Tuesday may want to check out their local Best Buy, as the electronic juggernaut is hosting a rather enticing promotion to those who pick up the game. Buying Crysis 2 on any system will not only land you a $10 Best B > read more

The '3DS First Impressions' from Joe Average

Published on 2011-03-19 22:45:00

The Nintendo 3DS comes out a week from today and while many of the high-end gaming sites have received their systems already, I, along with most of the world, have to wait until March 27 to finally purchase my own. However, as luck would have it, my > read more

L.A. Noire - The High Life of Los Angeles, 1947 - New Screens and PR

Published on 2011-03-18 11:13:00

Rockstar Games is probably extremely busy putting the finishing touches, and polish, on L.A. Noire, which is scheduled for release on May 17. What was living in Los Angeles like in the 1940s? Well for the game's main protagonist, detective Cole Phelp > read more

Traveling by Conduits - New Conduit 2 Trailer

Published on 2011-03-18 10:48:00

Many people have wondered if teleportation is possible. Well the good news is, if you can just construct some conduits in different locations around the world, hopping in one will lead to another...at least in the video game world! Sega a > read more

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Box Art Revealed

Published on 2011-03-17 23:44:00

Zombies. Giant Axes. 3D. These elements make up the core experience of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, and aren't they great ingredients? I already have fun playing Resident Evil 4 in standard definition on the GameCube, and now in a matter of mon > read more

App Store gets Tactical--Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard Now Available

Published on 2011-03-17 21:28:00

Gameloft has released their newest iOS title, Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard, on the App Store today for $6.99. This portable tactical action comes packed with an eleven-mission single-player campaign, four-player online cooperative play, and Versus mo > read more

Pre-Order Crysis 2 on Amazon, Get $10 Gift Card

Published on 2011-03-17 20:59:00

A short and simple new bit here, but online retailer Amazon.com is now running a promotion for Crysis 2--Pre-order the game today and receive a $10 Gift Card towards the purchase of any item sold and shipped by Amazon.com. The limit is one (1) per h > read more

Modern Warfare 2 Re-patched, COD4 Playlist Update Soon

Published on 2011-03-17 19:53:00

While Modern Warfare 2 was patched a little while ago in order to eliminate some of the hackers and hooligans plaguing the multiplayer, Infinity Ward still found some areas where they were able to be hit. So, as any developer would do, they patched t > read more

Monday Night Combat Graces this Weekend's Steam Deal

Published on 2011-03-17 19:39:00

I love bacon. I mean, I may love bacon more than anything else in the entire world; maybe even more than gaming. If you love bacon just as much as I do, then don't hesitate to download Monday Night Combat on Steam and play it for free starting now un > read more

Black Ops Wii Patched, DLC (Sort of) A Possibility

Published on 2011-03-17 19:26:00

Apparently, there were quite a few people complaining about certain bugs and glitches that were lingering around in Call of Duty: Black Ops' multiplayer on the Wii, so Treyarch let loose an army of fixes that are currently live. Matchmaking has been > read more

Dead Island - New Images

Published on 2011-03-17 14:40:00

How's vacation sound? Pretty good? Well, how does vacation with zombies sound? Even better!? If you haven't heard, there's a new zombie game headed to the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 later this year, called Dead Island. Dead Island > read more

Prey 2 Live-Action Debut Teaser HD Trailer

Published on 2011-03-17 12:52:00

Are you afraid of flying? Are you afraid you'll be snatched up by aliens and taken away one day? Well, what if you were on a plane and an alien(or something) decided to pay the plane a visit...during flight? Prey 2 is being published by B > read more

"Dude, That's a .50!" Snipers Go Kablooey in Battlefield 3's Fault Line Ep. 2

Published on 2011-03-16 21:13:00

The first-person shooter market has had a growing love affair with campaign missions involving 'Team A' going up against 'Team B that has Sniper Rifles'. Battlefield 3 is proving it is no exception, and Battlefield 3-Fault Line Episode 2: Good Effect > read more

With Great Power...Comes Explosions! New Crysis 2 Trailer

Published on 2011-03-16 18:45:00

Crysis 2 is almost here and EA/Crytek want to get one point through your head--with great power...comes death, and a whole bunch of explosions! Apparently, Nanosuits are the newest fashion trend in New York City as shown in the latest Crysis 2 traile > read more

PlayStation Plus Highlights 3/22: Queue Up the SOCOM 4 Beta, Last Chance for MAG

Published on 2011-03-16 18:24:00

Sony has revealed the newest bit of goodies that PlayStation Plus members will be receiving starting next week, March 22. The biggest piece of news is that PS Plus members will be able to squad up (or go lone wolf) and test out Zipper Interactive's a > read more

Hans Zimmer Helped Score Crysis 2

Published on 2011-03-16 17:06:00

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Inception) has lent his helping hand of expertise towards creating the score for the upcoming first-person shooter, Crysis 2. Zimmer teamed up with the composers already working on the project to creat > read more

/Off Topic: Riddler Plays a Bigger Role in Arkham City

Published on 2011-03-16 11:48:00

While The E. Nygma Show was an interesting aside in Batman: Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady's Dax Ginn confirmed that The Riddler will now have a physical appearance in the upcoming sequel, Batman: Arkham City. In a GDC demo that the guys at Destructoid s > read more

Crytek Pondering Distribution of "User-Friendly" CryEngine Dev Kit

Published on 2011-03-16 10:52:00

Crytek co-founder Anvi Yerli brought about the idea of releasing a "mod-community specific" version of its developer kit CryEngine to small-time developers. In a recent interview with Develop, Yerli also added that this "mod-specific release" would h > read more

Brink-'A Matter of Class' Trailer

Published on 2011-03-16 00:12:00

Brink is headed our way in a few months and the developers want to make sure you are thinking long and hard about what class you will pick in your adventure. Hence, the newest trailer that came out today--'A Matter of Class' demos some of the classes > read more

Halo: Reach Defiant Map Pack Now Available

Published on 2011-03-15 23:47:00

While you are out fighting the noble fight, we'd like to let you know that the newest map pack for Halo: Reach is now available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 800 MS Points, or $9.99. The Defiant Map Pack adds three new maps to the fr > read more

F.E.A.R. 3 - The Ides of March Trailer

Published on 2011-03-15 16:31:00

I had no idea today was "The Ides of March", as I'm not a history major, but March 15 is recorded as the day that Julius Caesar was murdered. Warner Bros.and Day 1 Studios released a new trailer today for F.E.A.R. 3, showing a cinematic trailer betw > read more

Conduit 2 - Alternate Fire Mode & Arsenal Preview

Published on 2011-03-14 21:30:00

Conduit 2 is scheduled for release in a little over a month, on April 19. Sega and HVS have been doing more interviews/previews of the game recently, and Sega just posted up a nice feature on some of the weapons you will be firing in Conduit 2. K > read more

Hard Corps: Uprising Faces a Leviathan

Published on 2011-03-14 17:15:00

No, no...the Resistance 2 "boss" is not wrecking havoc in Konami's latest side-scrolling shooter Hard Corps: Uprising. However, a character named Leviathan is now available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 200 MS Points, or, $2.50. While > read more

Transformers MMO Being Developed at Jagex

Published on 2011-03-14 16:55:00

Autobots, get ready to rrrrroll out! RuneScape developers Jagex are aiming to bring the Transformers to the massively-multiplayer frontier with a Transformers MMO set to release in 2012. The game will be available in North America, Latin America, Eur > read more

Operation Flashpoint: Red River - Sgt. Kirby Trailer

Published on 2011-03-14 15:44:00

Operation Flashpoint: Red River is scheduled for its North American release next month, on April 26, for the Xbox 360 and PS3, as well as the PC on Games for Windows LIVE.Just today, Codemasters released a new biography video giving us a glimpse into > read more

Battle: Los Angeles Now Available on Xbox LIVE Arcade - PSN Next Week

Published on 2011-03-14 15:18:00

If you're a movie buff, you probably know that Battle: Los Angeles landed in theaters this past Friday, March 11. As like many movies, Battle: Los Angeles has a video game tie-in, but unlike many video games that are based on movies that release wit > read more

Nintendo Download: Week of March 14

Published on 2011-03-14 10:52:00

If you're a Wii or DSi owner, and perhaps looking for some new games, Nintendo is adding four new games this week to the DSiWare and WiiWare services. The DSiWare service is getting three new games added, while the WiiWare service is getting on > read more

DICE Begins Community Feedback Challenge for Battlefield 3

Published on 2011-03-14 10:25:00

In an attempt to get consumer input in the cheapest way possible (aka free), DICE has started a community feedback challenge for Battlefield 3. What this means is that anyone can submit their wacky ideas in hopes that DICE will actually put it in the > read more

Bethesda Softworks Announces, Dates Prey 2

Published on 2011-03-14 09:37:00

Bethesda Softworks announced today that Prey 2, the sequel to the award winning title, Prey, will be releasing in 2012. The game will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Games for Windows and is being built on the "cutting edge id tech e > read more

PC Gamers Finally Get BioShock 2's 'Protector Trials'

Published on 2011-03-13 11:41:00

The BioShock 2 'Protector Trials' add-on pack is slated to release on the PC tomorrow, March 14. This single-player downloadable content has the player controlling an Alpha Series Big Daddy as he takes on challenges to protect a Little Sister. T > read more

Target: Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off (Select Games)

Published on 2011-03-13 11:18:00

Target's weekly ad for March 13-19 shows that a select few video games are eligible for a 'Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off' promotion. While the advertisement only shows eight games, the small print notes that 25 other games are eligible in store as well. Of c > read more

Don't Forget! Amazon's 'Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off' Nintendo DS Games

Published on 2011-03-12 23:02:00

If you are in the mood to get one last go-around with your good ol' Nintendo DS handheld, or, just want to play some awesome DS games with your brand new 3DS, then you should not miss out on Amazon's 'Buy 1, Get 1 50%' deal for select Nintendo DS gam > read more

Killzone 3 Medic Class Hints and Tips...Hopefully

Published on 2011-03-02 21:56:00

The Medic class in Killzone 3 appears to be one of the most underrated classes in the game, as most of the community plays as the Marksman and Infiltration classes. However, I feel the Medic class is vital for a team that plans on actually winning th > read more

Bulletstorm Review Up on EpicBattleAxe!

Published on 2011-03-02 12:25:00

Hey, everybody! Bulletstorm has been out for a little while now and I wanted to inform you guys that my review is up on EpicBattleAxe.com! I go through the good, the bad, and the downright ugly aspects of the game and I hopefully give the readers a g > read more

Killzone 3/Bulletstorm Midnight Launch Fail Footage

Published on 2011-02-22 00:05:00

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Check out Halo: Reach's Campaign!

Published on 2010-09-08 19:11:00

Video Games | Halo: Reach | Campaign Preview FeaturetteXBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii > read more

My Apologies...

Published on 2010-09-07 19:34:00

Hey there everybody, I just wanted to offer my sincere apologies for the lack of updates as of late. I've been super busy getting stuff together on EpicBattleAxe and as you can guess, juggling two sites is a lot of work. Heck, one > read more

Transformers: War for Cybertron DLC 2 Trailer

Published on 2010-09-07 19:22:00

Video Games | Transformers: War for Cybertron | Exclusive DLC 2 TrailerXBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii > read more

Duke Nukem Forever Gameplay from PAX

Published on 2010-09-03 15:35:00

Video Games | Duke Nukem Forever | PAX 10: Demo Gameplay (Stream)XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii > read more

Conduit 2 Pushed Back 'til Q1 2011

Published on 2010-09-03 15:29:00

Another day, another game delay, and this time it is Sega's upcoming first person shooter Conduit 2. The reason? Nobody knows, but the guys at Nintendojo were the first ones told that the game was pushed back, but the general gues > read more

GoldenEye 007 Gets Invisible in New Trailer

Published on 2010-09-03 15:20:00

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Killzone 3 Launches Feb. 22, 2011

Published on 2010-09-03 15:10:00

Ohhhhh yeahhhhh, get ready to take it to the Helghast in Killzone 3 on February 22, 2011, as announced today by Sony at PAX. This gives you guys plenty of time to save up for a 3D TV now, that is, if you wante > read more

Save $40 on Halo: Reach at GameStop

Published on 2010-09-02 10:15:00

A lot of games are coming out this Fall and saving some coin wouldn't be so bad now, would it? If you are planning on getting Halo: Reach on September 14 then GameStop has got a deal for you! *Ahem, anyway, ch > read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops New Wager Matches Detailed in Video

Published on 2010-09-02 10:07:00

Video Games | Call of Duty: Black Ops | Wager Match Multiplayer Modes FeaturetteXBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii > read more

Halo: Reach Multiplayer Map Montage

Published on 2010-08-30 21:30:00

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Check My Column on EpicBattleAxe!

Published on 2010-08-30 19:24:00

In addition to my news contribution on EpicBattleAxe, Daniel Kayser pitched the idea for me to have my own column on the site as well. Of course, I was on board all the way, and last Friday was the first post of my new column titl > read more

Huge Monday Night Combat Patch Coming Our Way

Published on 2010-08-30 19:17:00

Wow, just wow. Uber Entertainment just announced that a hefty new patch for Monday Night Combat is in testing mode, and it certainly looks sweet. Just about everything in the game is getting some tweaks, buffs, and nerfs, and hope > read more

Borderlands Game of the Year Edition Announced, All 4 DLC Packs Included

Published on 2010-08-30 19:06:00

It's official, the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition is set to hit store shelves this October, and better yet, it includes all four downloadable content packs. That's right, for $59.99 you get the 2009 sleeper hit Borderlands a > read more

MAG Provides a Pay-Per-Character Slot Feature, Monthly Subscription

Published on 2010-08-25 12:22:00

The gods have answered (or so it seems), because the one, one feature most MAG players have wanted since the game's release in January was multiple character slots. Come August 31st, though, you can do just that at the cost of .99 > read more

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter on XBLA Next Month

Published on 2010-08-24 22:37:00

At least, that's what this recent tweet said from Devolver Digital, the guys behind Serious Sam. If it is true, then expect September 22nd to be the day you may possibly stop playing Halo: Reach and fire up an Xbox Live Arcade tit > read more