In an effort to further prevent account phishing and hijacking, Valve’s announced the latest initiative towards bolstering security on its digital distribution service: Steam Guard. The two-factor authentication approach takes advantage of Intel’s Identity Protection Technology on Core i3, i5 and i7-based CPU chips. IPT generates a new numerical password every 30 seconds, integrating into the processor functionality that previously required a separate […]

Despite all the hubbub surrounding the tech dazzle that is Battlefield 3, Infinity Ward community manager Robert “FourZeroTwo” Bowling says the studio has no plans to counter with a new engine of its own.

DICE just released a new gameplay video of its upcoming Frostbite 2-powered shooter Battlefield 3, featuring nearly 3 minutes of uninterrupted gameplay. The clip follows Staff Sgt. Blackburn and his team of U.S. Marines into “the bad part of town.” Visually, the game looks incredible, and we’d even go as far to say that it dethrones the mighty Crysis in […]

We’ve received word from Swedish hardware site Sweclockers that Crysis 2 will ship without DX11 support, much like its recently released demo counterpart. The tidbit was unearthed at a recent Nvidia presentation. Apparently, Crytek plans to patch in the renderer as part of a post-launch update. While specific DX11 features due for inclusion went unmentioned, at the bare minimum, it’s […]

It’s not often this happens, but hey, we’re certainly not complaining. The long-awaited Crysis 2 PC demo, originally slated for release on March 1, is now available for your downloading pleasure — a day early. As detailed in the initial announcement, the demo gives players a sampling of two maps — the rooftop-laden Skyline and Pier 17, an open environment […]

To sound off its GDC presence, Valve today announced Big Picture mode for Steam, which offers “controller support and navigation designed for television interaction.” If the comfy couch syndrome is one of your barriers to PC gaming, well, it seems like Valve is making an effort to change that. “Our partners and customers have asked us to make Steam available […]

Update: Might not be an MW3 unveil after all. Treyarch community manager Josh Olin says a “pretty awesome / unique” Black Ops trailer is dropping next week. More DLC? It’s that time again. Looks like a Modern Warfare 3 reveal may be nigh, as Activision is stirring up hype for its next Call of Duty title. The company has launched […]

While Bizarre Creations is done and dusted as a result of Activision’s restructuring efforts, it seems its legacy will live on the form of a new studio: Lucid Games. Several Bizarre staff have jumped ship, including Pete Wallace, former Bizarre senior manager now-turned managing director for Lucid. While still actively seeking new hires, the England-based upstart has already congregated a […]

The latest Crysis 2 trailer, “Semper Fi”, has revealed that a multiplayer beta will be coming to the PlayStation 3 “soon”. While no other details have been revealed, it is a safe assumption that you’ll be able to play the same game modes (Team Instant Action, Crash Site) and maps (Skyline, Pier 17) that will be available on the PC […]

Years in the making, developer DICE has released a new teaser trailer for Battlefield 3, giving us the first look at real-time gameplay. Set in Iraqi Kurdistan, the footage — split across short cuts — depicts U.S. Marine soldiers mired in a conflict against hostile PLR forces. It’s safe to assume the footage was taken off PC, as DICE recently […]

THQ’s announced that Red Faction: Armageddon, the latest entry in its destruction-heavy shooter franchise, will arrive on May 31. An international release will follow on June 3. Players assume the role of demolition specialist Darius Mason, embarking from the frozen poles to the molten core of Mars in a struggle against “Red Faction’s greatest enemy yet.”

It looks like BioWare’s plans for more Mass Effect 2 DLC have been inadvertently revealed. A trio of trophy list entries for the title indicate that another DLC pack is inbound, dubbed ‘Arrival.’ Details, which we’ll warn may tread into spoiler territory for you, can be found after the break. While we can’t say for certain, judging from the descriptions […]

The PC Gaming Alliance has spoken out on the state of the industry and the musings contain an eyebrow-raising statistic, notably that piracy on the PC platform is in decline. PCGA president Matt Ployhar tells trade site Gamasutra that the rise of social elements such as achievement tracking is encouraging consumers that’d otherwise hop on a torrent to pay up.

The cat’s out of the bag, it seems. According to a recently posted job listing on industry site Gamasutra, Blizzard is working on a version of Diablo 3 for consoles. The listing seeks a senior producer with a minimum of 4 years industry experience, in addition to having shipped at least one “AAA console title in a sr. producer role.” […]

Update: Hit the break for a brief teaser trailer and screenshots. Ubisoft today announced plans to extend the single-player and multiplayer component of Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood with new DLC entitled The Da Vinci Disappearance. Due out in March on PSN and Xbox Live, the content chronicles the fall of the Borgias in Rome, during which Leonardo Da Vinci is kidnapped […]

Alongside putting the finishing touches on Portal 2, the chaps over at Valve have plans for more Left 4 Dead 2 DLC in the pipeline. In addition to including the three remaining L4D1 campaigns revamped in L4D2, the content will highlight the addition of a community-made campaign, entitled Cold Stream. It’s being created by Matthew Lourdelet, the developer behind 2 […]

The eagerly-anticipated multiplayer demo for Crysis 2 PC will arrive on March 1, EA revealed today. Like the timed 360 demo before it, players will get a sampling of two maps — the rooftop-laden Skyline and Pier 17, an open environment with limited cover opportunities. Additionally, players can duke it out and come to grips with their Nanosuit powers across two […]

Update: Looks like Brotherhood just went up for pre-order on Steam. As a bonus, those who reserve now receive a free upgrade to the Digital Deluxe edition, which includes downloadable content. Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood will make its belated debut on PC next month, Ubisoft has quietly confirmed on its official message board. A release is scheduled for March 17 in […]

2K Games and developer Gearbox Software have announced today that the PC release of Duke Nukem Forever is receiving the Steamworks treatment. With Steamworks integration comes the usual perks of running on Valve’s platform, including auto-updating, achievements, and cloud saving. It also means that all copies purchased, whether digital or retail,  will activate via Steam.

In speaking with Geoff Keighly of Gametrailers, Randy Pitchford confirmed to the host that the campaign for Duke Nukem Forever will be 16-18 hours long. Pitchford previously claimed the title would be 2-3 times the length of the Call of Duty campaigns and he was spot on. Duke Nukem Forever is set to be released for the Xbox 360, PS3 […]