Unreal Tournament developer Epic Games is expanding its reach to Korea, as the company announced today that it has opened a location based in Seoul. “We deeply value our customers, and we are committed to providing Korean game developers with outstanding technology and tools,” said Park. “The opening of Epic Games Korea signifies Epic’s desire to collaborate more closely with […]

Valve released an update to Left 4 Dead via Steam today, ushering in long-awaited support for custom campaigns. Map authoring tools have been updated as well, sporting sample files for several official maps in addition to bug fixes and tweaks. Custom campaigns are packaged in a single .VPK file, which can be installed simply by double-clicking on it from a […]

Those holding out for a PS3 version of Unreal Engine 3 powered RPG Last Remnant may want to reconsider their plans, as a release on Sony’s black box is looking increasingly unlikely.

Rockstar Games has lifted the veil on Max Payne 3, releasing a selection of six screenshots. See them after the break. Developed by Rockstar Vancouver, Max Payne 3 is due out later this year on Xbox 360, PC, and PS3. Max Payne 3 Screenshots

Speaking in a live interview with Swedish site Press2Play, Blizzard producer Chris Sigaty dropped word that the highly-anticipated beta for RTS title StarCraft II is not far off from release. According to Sigaty, the beta is “very, very close” to being finalized and is no longer quarters away at this point, presumably meaning we can start to expect invites going […]

Bethesda has teamed up with 2K Games to offer both BioShock and Oblivion in bundle form on Xbox 360 and PC. We’ll admit: the combination is odd and leaves us perplexed, not to mention that both these titles came out years ago. Despite this, it offers up a good value to the few that have yet to play these hits. […]

Developer Valve has rolled out an update to the Source SDK, bringing with it .vmf source files for several of the official maps found in Team Fortress 2. In simpleton terms, that means you can now alter or edit existing maps. Included in the update are source files for Lumberyard, Ravine, Badlands, Dustbowl, Granary, Gravelpit, 2Fort, Badwater, Goldrush, and Hydro. […]

San Francisco-based studio and Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics is in search of an art director for an unnamed “AAA franchise,” according to a recently posted job listing. Crystal Dynamics has a rare opening for a Senior Art Director on one of the most prestigious AAA franchises in the industry. We are looking for an exceptional talent to bring onto […]

If a recent GameStop listing is any indication, Activision plans to release a collector’s edition package of Modern Warfare 2. Seeing its release being capitalized on is a no-brainer, really, considering it is poised to become one of this year’s biggest blockbusters. While the contents of this CE remain unknown, it will cost $79.99, same price as the World at […]

Yes, it was inevitable, we just didn’t expect it to be announced this soon. During an investor presentation at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference, EA chief operating officer John Pleasants casually dropped word that DICE is working on Battlefield 3. Given that three other Battlefield titles are currently in development, DICE obviously has its hands full, so it would […]

The Army is taking advantage of increased visibility offered by digital distribution as Valve announced today that Unreal Engine 3-powered combat simulator America’s Army 3 is now available for pre-loading through Steam and will be available on the service starting June 17. Promising an “authentic and entertaining” experience, the title offers realistic visuals and a wealth of team-based experiences, giving […]

Come November 17 Valve is releasing a full-fledged sequel to Left 4 Dead, last year’s zombie-laden cooperative hit. Left 4 Dead 2 promises to significantly expand upon the original with all-new maps, survivors, weapons, and a revamped AI director. It’s an unexpected move for Valve in the eyes of many longtime fans, who have been accustomed to receiving content updates […]

News broke at today’s Microsoft E3 press conference that Valve is working on a follow-up to its successful co-op driven shooter Left 4 Dead. While only a brief trailer was shown, developer Valve has now issued details on the title. Aptly titled Left 4 Dead 2, the sequel promises to expand upon the original, adding melee combat with items such […]

Publisher Take-Two just pegged a couplet of worldwide release dates for BioShock 2 during its Q2 investor call. The title is slated to hit European store shelves on October 30, with a North American debut following suit on November 3, a week before Modern Warfare 2 is due out. Take-Two pointed out that the dates are still “tentative” and subject […]

The recently released Sniper versus Spy for Team Fortress 2 brought significant change to the way item unlocks are obtained. Instead of simply attaining a certain amount of achievements for each class, the entire set of items are now awarded at random, regardless of which class you are playing as. When the update hit late last night, those accustomed to […]

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more ridiculous: Valve pulled the final curtain on the Sniper versus Spy update for Team Fortress 2 today, revealing Jarate as the final item unlock engineered for everyone’s favorite Aussie sharpshooter. Essentially a bottle of yellow urine, the item was first seen in the “Meet the Sniper” video clip and later teased […]

After a long wait, Fallout 3 DLC will finally come to the PS3 beginning in late June with Operation: Anchorage, Bethesda announced today. Also en route are two brand-new DLC areas headed to all supporting platforms. The release of Operation: Anchorage for PS3 will be joined by content packs The Pitt and Broken Steel. While a specific timeline was not […]

After a few days of snarky, pun-filled reveals, developer Valve confirmed today that the massive sniper-spy dual class update is scheduled to hit Steam this coming Thursday. In keeping with tradition, this update will be followed by a free weekend. The “Meet the Spy” video clip has also been officially released and can be viewed above, in case you missed […]

News emerged earlier this month that Duke Nukem Forever developer 3DRealms was closing its doors. We’ve learned today that this is not completely true. By way of a press release sent out this afternoon, it has been confirmed that 3DRealms as a company is still very much alive and kicking. While the entire DNF development team has been let go, […]

Promised way back in February, the Source SDK for Left 4 Dead has finally been released to the masses in beta form, offering aspiring designers the chance to let their imagination run wild and conjure up a zombie apocalypse from the ground up. Distributed as a free download to all owners of the game, it can be found under the […]