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Gallery: Mirror’s Edge Time Trial Screens

EA has sent over a selection of fresh new screenshots from the Time Trial gameplay mode found in Mirror’s Edge. Developed by EA DICE, the parkour-style first-person action effort is scheduled to hit PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on November 11. A PC release will follow later in January. Mirror’s Edge Screenshots

New Alan Wake Shot Hits Web

A new screenshot of Remedy’s highly-anticipated psychological thriller Alan Wake has hit the internet. Shown above, the shot was taken from a Finnish trailer that is scheduled to debut on October 17, coinciding with the release date of the Max Payne movie. Scheduled for a release on Windows and Xbox 360, little is known about Alan Wake thus far and […]

Crysis Wars Free Weekend Begins Next Week

Taking a cue from Valve, EA and Crytek are launching a free weekend for the multiplayer-centric title Crysis Wars beginning next Friday, October 10. On Monday, October 6, gamers interested in taking advantage of this offer can point their browser to MyCrysis.com and proceed through the registration process to receive a unique key and download a fully-functional copy of Crysis […]

Dead Space Gold, Begins Shipping On October 14

Electronic Arts announced today that its futuristic survival horror effort Dead Space has gone gold and is in the process of being shipped off to manufacturing. In North America, the title is scheduled to hit retail shelves on October 14 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a PC release following on October 20. It’ll hit all three platforms […]

Capcom Dates Age of Booty

Capcom has sent word that its tactical real-time strategy title Age of Booty, formerly known as Plunder, will hit Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network on October 15 and the 16th, respectively. A PC release will follow soon after on nearly all major digital distribution platforms, including Direct2Drive, Digital River, Metaboli, Impulse, and Steam. Pricing is set at $10, or […]

Rockstar Collection Now Half Off On Steam

All Rockstar Games published titles are now available on Steam at half off the original price, Valve announced today. If you have yet to pick up hits like Max Payne 1 and Max Payne 2, now’s the time to do so. Both can be had for a mere $7.50 after discount this weekend only. The entire package — which includes […]

EA: Spore Hits 1 Million Copies Sold, 25 Million Creations Uploaded

Given the enormous marketing push that Spore was given, we can’t say we’re surprised. Electronic Arts proudly announced today that sales of Will Wright’s latest have surpassed the coveted one million mark, following the game’s September 7 release. “Spore is a hit,” said Frank Gibeau, president of the EA Games Label. “Will Wright’s latest delivers an incredibly diverse game that […]

Overgrowth Announced

Independent developer Wolfire Games of Lugaru fame today announced Overgrowth, an upcoming 3D action-adventure effort in development for Windows-based PCs, Macintosh, and Linux. The title is set in a world filled with man-like rabbits and wolves armed with medieval weaponry. Further details are forthcoming, but the premise sounds pretty rad to say the least. Additionally, Wolfire said it is considering […]

Ubisoft Dates Prince of Persia, Hits December 2

Ubisoft today announced that the highly-lauded Prince of Persia reboot will hit store shelves on December 2 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Prince of Persia: The Fallen King, a separate entry in the series exclusive to Nintendo DS, will ship on the same day. Opening an all-new chapter in the Prince of Persia universe, the title features […]

Sonic 2 HD Tech Demo

Remember that mock-up of Sonic 2 in high-definition visuals? It’s now an actual, full-fledged game. Although not quite finished yet, a group of developers over at the Sonic Retro forums have released a tech demo giving fans a taste of what’s to come. Graphics are displayed in full 1080p, meaning you’ll need a decent PC to run this. Requirements recommend […]

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Arrives On November 13

The wait is nearing a close. Blizzard Entertainment today announced that its forthcoming World of Warcraft expansion Wrath of the Lich King will hit store shelves across North America and Europe on November 13. “We’re looking forward to launching Wrath of the Lich King and finally giving World of Warcraft players a chance to take on Arthas and his minions,” […]

Rumor: Grand Theft Auto IV PC System Requirements

Rockstar themselves have been shy on the systems requirements of Grand Theft Auto IV PC, which was shown off at Leipzig last month running at the resolution of 2560×1600. However, Microsoft’s official Games for Windows site has posted the “recommend” requirements for the title, revealing the unsurprising revelation that you’ll need a beefy PC to run GTA IV in all […]

Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum

Publisher Eidos has released a second round of direct-feed screenshots from Rocksteady Studios’ upcoming Unreal Engine 3 powered PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC effort Batman: Arkham Asylum. An original title based on the DC Comic series, the dark and gritty Arkham Asylum is slated for a release across all three platforms later next year. Batman: Arkham Asylum Screenshots

Cross-Platform PS3 to PC Multiplayer Possible, Says Agency Producer

Sony Online Entertainment is hard at work on The Agency, an online-enabled massively multiplayer shooter for the PlayStation 3 and PC. A hot topic surrounding the game is the prospect of cross-platform play between the two platforms. We’ve seen it done on Xbox 360, but not yet with a PS3 title. According to executive producer Matt Wilson, it is certainly […]

Left 4 Dead Demo Planned

Speaking in a recent interview, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell revealed that a demo of its upcoming co-op centric shooter Left 4 Dead will be made available through Steam as well as the Xbox Live Marketplace later this year. We will be releasing demos for both the Xbox and for the PC. I don’t know what the date is for release […]

Ubisoft Including Subtitles In All In-House Projects

Publisher Ubisoft has revealed that it plans to include subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing in all of its internally developed projects, beginning with Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia and Shaun White Snowboarding. This commitment entails modifications to some of our game engines, as well as the inclusion of subtitles in the conception phase of game development. […]

Dead Space Release Date Bumped Up, Hits North America October 14

In an industry filled with delays and cancellations, seeing a game’s release date actually being moved up is far from the norm, but it is the case with Electronic Arts upcoming futuristic survival-horror romp Dead Space. In a statement sent out today, the publisher confirmed that the title will hit North American store shelves on October 14, a full week […]

Call of Duty: World At War Beta Drops In October For 360, PC

Activision and developer Treyarch today confirmed plans to launch an online multiplayer beta this October for the Xbox 360 and PC version of Call of Duty: World at War. Highlighting the all-new squad system, the beta will allow players to experience World at War’s Pacific and European theaters a full month before the game’s official release on November 11. “We […]

Ubisoft Announces CSI: NY The Game

Publisher Ubisoft has inked a deal to create a interactive graphic-novel based on the hit CBS TV show CSI: NY. Slated to launch later this holiday season solely on PC, the game allows players to assume the role of actual characters from the show, with five original tension-filled cases to solve. “We are thrilled to offer fans a new type […]

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Delayed Yet Again

Due to a manufacturing issue, the North American release date of GSC Game World’s first-person shooter prequel S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky has been pushed back to an unspecified date in September. Originally scheduled for a September 5 debut, various reports have indicated that the PC title shipped without a CD key, forcing publisher Deep Silver to institute a recall. Several online […]