2K Games announced today that the BioShock 2 “Rapture Metro” downloadable content pack will make its belated debut on PC tomorrow for 800 MS points.

F.E.A.R. and its two expansion packs, Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate, have been released on Steam today for only £6.99/$10. Originally released back in 2005, F.E.A.R. was released to a lot of critical acclaim focused on its slow motion gameplay mechanic, the squad AI and horror aspects of the story and setpieces. It currently holds a Metacritic rating of 88% […]

Sega is paying yet another visit to its backcatalog, having announced today that a “wide selection” of classics from the 16-bit era will soon make their debut on Steam as well as other digital distribution networks. The initial selection will consist of several fan-favorites, including Golden Axe, Ecco the Dolphin, Comix Zone, Vectorman, Crack Down, Gain Ground, Shadow Dancer: The […]

Microsoft and developer Lionhead Studios jointly announced today that Fable III will receive the Collector’s Edition treatment when it launches later this holiday season alongside a — wait for it — PC SKU. Priced at a premium of $79.99, the “limited” CE release is geared towards the diehard Fable fan, packing downloadable content, a set of branded playing cards starring […]

While Epic Games has a long-standing heritage with the PC, recent years have signaled a shift in its business strategy. The Unreal Tournament developer has devoted an increasing amount of time and resources towards the console market, as evidenced by format exclusives like Gears of War 2. Why did Epic forgo its roots? Piracy. Speaking to Develop, company present Mike […]

Ubisoft is readying a multiplayer beta for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, the company revealed today in its year-end fiscal earnings call. The beta will arrive ahead of the game’s fall release, which likely means a promotion to select participants will soon be announced. More details are promised for E3, alongside a full-on reveal of the game itself. Makes sense to use a beta […]

Are you honestly surprised? We aren’t. Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling buoyantly tweeted earlier today that Modern Warfare 2’s Stimulus Package DLC has already amassed one million downloads, breaking both day one and weekly sales records on PSN. This feat echoes the success of its Xbox Live counterpart. Back in April, publisher Activision announced that sales of the five-piece map […]

Blizzard community manager Nethaera has confirmed that the first phase of the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty beta test will conclude on May 31. If you missed out or weren’t lucky enough to be selected as a participant, there’s still hope for those of you longing to play before the game’s July 27 release. Nethaera notes that while the beta will be […]

Ubisoft today announced that the the Deniable Ops “Insurgency Pack” for Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction will hit Xbox Live and digital distribution outlets for Windows PC on May 27. Priced at $9.99 or 800 MS Points, the Insurgency Pack brings forth new missions for Archer and Kestrel on four additional maps that sprawl over several locales, from the docks […]

Developer Crytek has passed along the first direct-feed screenshots of its New York-set shooter Crysis 2. Sure, the setting may not be a lush jungle filled with greenery this time around, but Crytek still manages to turn heads when it comes to delivering great-looking visuals. Looking past all the eye candy-laden shader effects, these screens highlight the in-game HUD elements, which Crytek declares are […]

There’s lots of downloadable content headed your way in June, especially if you’re an Xbox 360 owner. BioWare today announced that the second meaty expansion for intergalactic RPG Mass Effect 2 is set to arrive this next month, joining Activision’s recently-announced Resurgence pack for Modern Warfare 2. Dubbed Overload, this episode expands on the Mass Effect 2 narrative, offering up 5 action […]

Staying true to their word, developer 4A Games has outlined the contents of its first downloadable content pack for post-apocalyptic shooter Metro 2033. Dubbed the “Ranger Pack,” it is set to bring forth new weapons, achievements worth 250 in Gamerscore points, and optional variations on gameplay in the form of two modes: Ranger and Ranger Hardcore.

Well, this is a surprise. Valve today rolled out a beta update to its ultra-popular online shooter Counter-Strike Source. Chock full of additions, it includes several noteworthy features aimed to enhance functionality and usability. In addition to a redesigned scoreboard complete with lifetime and match player statistics, highlights consist of 144 new achievements and avatar icons added throughout the UI. […]

You can file this under the “non-shocker” category. In Activision’s latest financials earnings call, company COO Thomas Tippl dropped word that a second map pack for Modern Warfare is on the way, giving gamers more ways to spend their stimulus dollars. Infinity Ward is handling development duties on it. Beyond that, no other concrete details were offered up, aside from […]

Sayonara. Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi of Resident Evil 5 and Lost Planet fame has no plans to oversee production of the inevitable Resident Evil 6, he revealed in a recent review with UK rag Xbox 360 World. Takeuchi says picking up the mantle left by ex-Capcom employee and series creator Shinji Mikami brought upon “extreme pressure,” prompting his decision to distance […]

It’s finally coming, folks. Valve has revealed that the final character class update for Team Fortress 2 is coming soon. This one is set to highlight the Engineer. Settle down — there are no details yet, only a brief teaser that went live hours ago on the official TF2 site. Chances are it’s rife with easter eggs waiting to be […]

Ubisoft has confirmed that the next Assassin’s Creed title is named Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and will mark a franchise-first into the multiplayer space.

Ah, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. It’s been a long road to completion, one fraught with numerous delays. The wait is almost over, as Blizzard assures that it is finally putting the finishing touches on its RTS opus. The PC-exclusive title will hit shelves in nearly every region under the sun on July 27.

It sure felt like Activision was dangling a carrot in our faces the past couple days with a multitude of teases on Call of Duty: Black Ops, not to mention the ridiculously information-light announcement. Finally, we catch a first glimpse at the title in this brief teaser trailer. The bits shown in this trailer appear to suggest a modern setting, […]

Update: Bump up the total count of IW departures to 25. That’s close to one-fourth of the entire studio. We’ve just learned that lead programmer Robert Field, HR vet Kristin Cotterell and designer Charlie Wiederhold have parted ways with the studio, in addition to level designers Kevin Bell and Preston Glenn. The rash of departures at Modern Warfare developer Infinity […]