It’s not often this happens: Bethesda announced today that its class-based shooter Brink will be released a week early, hitting shelves on May 10 instead of May 17 in the US. A European release will follow on May 13.

Not only will November 11 herald the release of Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, it’ll also signal the end of Minecraft’s beta run. In a blog post, creator Markus “Notch” Persson today revealed that the ‘final’ version will drop on that date, barring any unforeseen complications. As you’d expect, since Mojang incrementally updates Minecraft, the final version will not contain any major changes […]

It seems Crytek is finally preparing to break the silence on Crysis 2’s turbulent DX11 patch. In a post on the company’s official forums, a rep stated that “We would like to announce that there will be a DX11 patch released for Crysis 2. We are working to get the best out of DX11, so we’ll wait to announce the […]

Who’s donning the cover of next month’s Game Informer? Commander Shepard, that’s who. The mag is promising a 12-page blowout on “exclusive info, screens, and art that no Mass Effect fan should miss.” Details are expected to hit other print sources as well, such as PSM3, so prepare yourself for information overload soon-ish. In particular, the GI mag should reach […]

While it’s not often we find opt-ins for an alpha test tucked away in a newsletter sign-up form, that happens to be the case with Mojang’s next title — Scrolls. Point your browser over to the official site, enter in your email at the bottom, and you’ll be presented with a lovely checkbox for possible inclusion in an upcoming alpha test. […]

Indie dev Blind Mind Studios isn’t turning a blind eye to GameStop’s recent acquisition of Impulse, announcing imminent plans to ditch the service for good. The dev cites “GameStop’s long, negative behavior toward the PC platform and independent games” as a key reason for parting ways. “We feel GameStop cannot serve as the leader of a true competitor in the […]

Dragon Age 2 has hit the 1 million sold mark in just under two weeks and  not only that, it hit the milestone faster than its predecessor, Dragon Age: Origins. To celebrate the occasion, BioWare is offering up a free digital download copy of Mass Effect 2 on PC to all purchasers — regardless of platform — before April 30. Details and […]

Just under a week from when the first new screenshots appeared of Max Payne 3, we now receive more details on the illusive title. MP3 is now known to be a co-operation between Rockstar’s various studios, including Vancouver, New England, Toronto and London. The third entry in the Max Payne series will still include bullet-time, an ability to go into […]

Bethesda is bucking the trend this April Fool’s day with a selection of actual, real screenshots of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. The screens give a glimpse at sprawling environments that beg for exploration, ranging from murky caverns to mountainous regions enveloped in snow. Check ’em out past the break. Skyrim is due out on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 on November […]

Despite GameStop’s massive retail presence, they’ve been nothing more than a blip on the digital distribution side of the business, a segment that’s been experiencing rapid growth as of late. Going forward, the company is making strides to bolster its digital image, starting with the acquisition of Impulse. The service, currently owned by Stardock, is expected to exchange hands in May. By […]

DICE offers up yet another high-octane look at Battlefield 3 with an all-new gameplay teaser. Clocking in around 2 minutes, the clip is the third episode of four in the ‘Fault Line’ series, which is set to conclude with a bang on April 17 — and that ‘bang’ is none other than a full 12 minute reveal video. The latest clip […]

Sandbox juggernaut Minecraft continues to expand, with creator Notch announcing that a sizable patch is due out this week. Highlights include wolves, the ability to change spawn points, topping off with “a rather ambitious statistics tracking and achievement system.” Going forward, Notch plans to turn his attention to the modding aspect of Minecraft, in hopes of delivering an oft-requested official API […]

Even with all eyes on Portal 2, that hasn’t stopped fans from constantly barraging Valve for information on its plans for the next Half-Life. Although Valve initially committed to an episodic release schedule, it’s been 4 years since the release of Episode 2 in 2007. With such a gap, many feel Valve has ditched the short and sweet approach for […]

It seems our hopes have been dashed. In a response on the official MyCrysis forums, Crytek team member “Cry-Tom” remarks that “no patch was ever confirmed” for DX11. He further states “I have no idea why this website even posted such information,” referring to the German report.

Steam integration with Portal 2 on PS3 is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Valve’s plans to expand Steamworks to console platforms. While those who purchase Portal 2 on PS3 are automatically gifted with a copy of the PC equivalent, Valve programmer Jeep Barnett tells GamerZines that he’d like to offer a similar incentive for those who […]

Publisher THQ is feeling encouraged over sales of its war shooter Homefront, lauding that the title has sold through “over 1 million” copies to date worldwide. The company says it is satisfying demand with 2.4 million units in total shipped to retailers.

The guys over at Gearbox Software sent out an e-mail this morning containing a very “special message” about the long-awaited title, Duke Nukem Forever. I don’t want to ruin their video so just take a look at the message above; and no, they’re not kidding.

According to a detailed account from a fan — “Political Gamer” — who recently paid visit to Valve’s offices, Steam will complement its recently added screenshot functionality with the ability to record video “soon.” Also on tap is a possible client for mobile operating systems such as iOS and Android. While no specific timeframe was mentioned, it’s an area Valve […]

While at PAX East this last weekend there was a game’s demo line which separated itself from the rest of the crowd. Splash Damage’s new FPS title, Brink, had a line wait of around 3 hours at one time even though it was a relatively short line. The reason? The demo was an entire multiplayer round against other attendees. The […]

Short and sweet, here’s a look at Valve’s charming TV spot for Portal 2. Y’know, while there’s not a whole lot you can show in 32 seconds, this clip does a great job of summing up the gist of what Portal is all about. The co-op nod is a nice touch, too. Portal 2 hits retail shelves and Steam this […]