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Bethesda Reveals The Elder Scrolls V: SkyRim

Bethesda just took the stage to announce that The Elder Scrolls V: SkyRim has been in development and will be released on November 11th, 2011 (11/11/11). So far no other details have been released other than a short CGI trailer. We’ll keep you updated once we get more information. Reveal trailer posted after the break.

Mass Effect 3 Outed By EA Store Listing

Another ‘surprise’ foiled by inadvertent leaks, it seems. A listing for the PC version of Mass Effect 3 popped up EA’s own storefront about a half hour ago. As you’d expect, the page was quickly pulled, but not before internet sleuths managed to pull any pertinent information from it. The official description, below, details the core plot:

de Blob 2 Cinematic Trailer And Screens

Publisher THQ has sent over a new cinematic trailer for de Blob 2, showing off more of its quirky inhabitants. The delightful platforming romp, which sees players vying to restore a sense of color and vibrancy to a dull monochromatic world under threat from the evil Ink Corp, is due out on February 22 across DS, Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360. For […]

Deus Ex: Human Revolution Trailer is…Awesome

If you’re not yet excited about the upcoming release of Deus Ex: Human Revolution take a peek at the trailer above. Coming in at roughly 5 minutes the trailer does an excellent job of introducing us to part of the game’s storyline and a glimpse of what to expect in the game. This video is an combination of previously released […]

NPD November: 360 Sales Catapult, Black Ops Dominates

After months of decline, the gaming industry enjoyed a sizable boost in sales this November, realizing an 8 percent increase in sales over the previous year. The main driving forces? US retail tracking firm NPD points to Xbox 360 and Activision’s software juggernaut Call of Duty: Black Ops. Moving 1.37 million units, Xbox 360 sales rose by an incredible 68 […]

A Space Shooter For Two Bucks Hitting PSN December 21

Developer Frima Studio is leaving no room for interpretation with its latest effort — A Space Shooter for Two Bucks. The title is billed as a “what-you-see-is-what-you-get” experience. It features all the usual trimmings you’d expect from a space shooter, like screen-filling swarms of enemies topped off with a dizzying array of weapon upgrades, all tightly compressed in a 100MB […]

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Revealed by EW

Entertainment Weekly got the first scoop on the next Uncharted game entitled Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. The third title in the PS3-exclusive series will follow Drake as he scours the Rub’ al Khali Desert looking to find a lost city. Naughty Dog is looking to improve upon the multiplayer, introduce something called “backwards climbing” and allow the ability to fight […]

PS3 Downgrade Method Breaks Blu-Ray Playback

It seems that early adopters of the PS3 downgrader are experiencing issues with Blu-ray playback on their consoles. According to Mathieulh, the reason this happens is because some files are replaced with those from a debug unit which do not support blu-ray movie playback. It is unclear at this time whether this broken functionality could be fixed in the future […]

Activision: Tony Hawk Has Michael Jordan-Like Staying Power

The relatively dismal performance of Tony Hawk Shred hasn’t put a damper on Activision’s plans for the long-running franchise. Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg equates the staying power of this professional skateboarder to that of Michael Jordan in a recent interview:

Dead Space 2 Demo Graces PSN, XBL December 21

EA announced today that it will release a Dead Space 2 demo on PSN and Xbox Live later this month, December 21. This comes a full a month ahead of the title’s retail debut in January. Set in the Necromorph-infested Church of Unitology, the demo sees players assume the role of engineer Isaac Clarke. Expect an arsenal of weaponry and tools […]

Rumor: EA Canada Working On Next SSX, VGA Reveal Imminent

EA’s hit snowboarding franchise SSX is ripe for a revival, and it seems EA Canada has been given the honors.

Okabu Hitting PSN In 2011

London-based indie developer HandCircus has announced that Okabu is hitting PSN next year. Billed as an epic enchanting tale, the title features a refreshing art style with bright, bold visuals. The world-saving romp sees players command cute mythical critters as they set out to put an end to the Doza, mechanical beings that thrive on destruction. Here’s the official pitch:

PSGrade – Downgrade HEX Available Now

Update: Grab the associated HEX files here. The team that brought our hacked PS3’s PSN access, PS3Yes, have just released a “downgrader” for PlayStation 3’s running firmware 3.50. The team has found a HEX key that will allow PS3 owners to downgrade using a compatible USB drive. Currently only the PS3Yes, Teensy++ 1.0/2.0 and AT90USB162 8mhz boards are compatible. It […]

PS3 Firmware 3.55 Out Now, Patches Security Hole

Surprise: amid the recent release of PS Downgrade along with rumors that a jailbreak solution for PS3 firmware 3.50 will soon surface, Sony doles out firmware 3.55. It’s a minor update that adds a mere “security patch.” These recent developments in the hacking scene are no doubt keeping Sony on the offensive.

Rumor: Raven Software Working On Next 007 Title

According to a report from fan site M16, the approval of MGM’s bankruptcy plan has prompted Activision to move forward with plans for its next Bond title. Development duties have reportedly been delegated to Raven Software, which was most recently responsible for Singularity. With its lineage tracing back to 1995’s PC FPS HeXen, Raven seems like a worthy pick. The title is […]

Complete Quests for PlayStation Rewards

Sony is expanding its currently invitation-only PlayStation Rewards initiative with Quests, PlayStation-related activities that bump your activity meter when completed. It opens yet another avenue to progress through the reward tiers of Select, Pro, and Legendary. These jaunts involve performing pre-defined tasks, such as watching PlayStation Network’s PULSE in HD or for visiting the Central Plaza in PlayStation Home. Nine Quests […]

Killzone 3 to Support Split-Screen?

An off-screen image of Killzone 3‘s preview code build suggests that the game will be receiving split-screen co-operative play, if the image is to be trusted. The previous two titles in the series have lacked split-screen support and Guerilla Games has yet to make any kind of announcement regarding the feature. The image suggests local co-operative play but does not […]

Crystal Dynamics Announces Next Tomb Raider

The long-rumored Tomb Raider reboot in development at Crystal Dynamics is finally getting ready for prime time. Publisher Square Enix announced today that the effort — simply entitled Tomb Raider will chart the origin of heroine Lara Croft, chronicling her struggle as a young and inexperienced adventurer. As perhaps evidenced by the scathing new look above, Square Enix says this entry will […]

Ms. Splosion Man Announced

Twisted Pixel announced yesterday that they are working on a sequel to their extremely popular XBLA platformer Splosion Man properly entitled Ms. Splosion Man. This will be Twisted Pixels first-ever sequel title since they felt like they could improve on the original game’s mechanics and add more features. The platform choice(s) of the game are currently unannounced and could arrive […]

Homefront Developer Diary #2

THQ has just released the second developer diary for Homefront discussing the multiplayer component of the game. Homefront is a new FPS title by THQ which involves the invasion of the United States by the Koreans with the battles taking place on American soil. The multiplayer will feature various vehicles, including drones, helicopters and tanks. Players will be able to […]