In preparation of the relaunch of its MyCrysis community portal, developer Crytek sends word that it will dispatch Crysis 2 beta keys to those that register an account on the new site. The offer is detailed below:

Rockstar’s third Max Payne outing has been pushed to next year, parent company Take-Two announced today. This revelation comes as part of a financial earnings report for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. No reason was given for the slip. Max Payne 3 won’t make an appearance at E3 either, as Rockstar has opted not to attend this year’s show. […]

Publisher Square Enix announced today that Obsidian Entertainment has been tasked with development duties on Dungeon Siege 3, the next entry in a classic action RPG franchise originally crafted by Gas Powered Games lead Chris Taylor. Although the torch has been passed to Obsidian, Chris Taylor himself is serving as an advisor on the project. Set to feature an “all-new […]

Back in March, developer Volition revealed that it is working on another installment in its demolition-charged Red Faction franchise. Today, that title was announced as Red Faction: Armageddon. According to publisher THQ, Armageddon will leverage Volition’s souped-up Geo-Mod 2.0 engine, offering “never-before-seen physics-based weaponry that redefines gameplay in the shooter genre.” While the bulk of its predecessor — Red Faction: Guerrilla — […]

EA’s project ten dollar initiative has sparked interest amongst several publishers, the likes of which include THQ and Ubisoft. Not surprisingly, it appears that Sega has vested an interest in the fight against secondhand market sales as well. Sega West prez Mike Hayes has called the methodology behind such a strategy “very clever,” voicing his intent to employ a similar […]

In a not-so-shocking revelation, the July issue of print mag GameInformer confirms that inFamous 2 is in development. A cover of the mag, pictured above, shows off a stylish new look for protagonist Cole MacGrath. Beyond the attire swap, “a new city, new powers, and a powerful new foe” await players in the sequel to last year’s PS3-exclusive hit.

Rockstar Games just sent word that the “Outlaws To The End” co-op mission pack for its Western open-world effort Red Dead Redemption will be released as free DLC on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network come June 22. According to R*, the content offers up “six brand-new co-op missions, as well as new co-op challenges, bonus multiplayer XP rewards, and extra […]

UK-based developer Media Molecule is on the prowl for talent to help finish off what is poised to become one of this year’s biggest blockbusters in the platforming space — LittleBigPlanet 2. The company is seeking to fill several positions across varying areas of expertise, including IT Support Analyst, Network Programmer, and Production Server Developer.

It’s no secret that Square Enix has been getting swamped by requests from fans clamoring for a full-blown HD remake of PSOne classic Final Fantasy VII. Not one to quell speculation, producer Yoshinori Kitase himself has expressed interest in developing a remake in the past. Clearly the company wants to do it, so why not make fans happy and commit […]

The wait is nearly over. After months of dangling the proverbial carrot in front of our faces, Sony has finally pinned down a firm date on the PS3’s next firmware update. You know, the one that’ll add stereoscopic 3D support. It’s due out June 10 and will bring with it several 3D-enabling titles at launch, including Wipeout HD, Super Stardust HD […]

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan today announced that the total number of registered PlayStation Network accounts in Japan has eclipsed the 5 million mark. Altogether, these users have downloaded 110 million pieces of digital content. To celebrate the milestone, SCEJ is holding a contest for a Sony Bravia 3D TV. From June 3 to June 30, those in the region can […]

Individuals that fall within what market research group NPD calls the “Extreme Gamers” segment spend 48.5 hours a week, on average, playing video games — according to a recent study.

Ubisoft has confirmed that the next iteration of its Driver franchise will make an E3 appearance. The getaway car sim has remained under the radar for the past few years, following the debut of Driver ’76 in 2007.

Publisher Atari has launched beta signups for its upcoming open-world racer Test Drive Unlimited 2. It’s not yet known which platforms the beta will encompass. For those interested in reserving a slot, head on over to the official TDU2 site and register for a free Atari account. Note that not all applicants will be selected. According to Atari, a “dedicated […]

Following Conviction’s long road to completion, word has emerged that Ubisoft is already plugging away at another entry in the franchise. The company’s Toronto based studio, led by Assassin’s Creed producer Jade Raymond, today announced their role as the creative force behind the next Splinter Cell. Given that Conviction was only released a month ago, details on Sam Fisher’s next outing are understandably scant. […]

The writing has been on the wall for some time, albeit in the form of rumors and speculation. Now it’s official: for the first time ever, Sony’s long-time second-party partner Insomniac Games will lend its creative talent to both the Xbox 360 and PS3 as a result of a publishing agreement it has signed under EA’s Partners program. Marking the first […]

Square Enix today pinned a firm release date on Front Mission Evolved, announcing that the “riveting” third-person shooter will hit North American store shelves on September 14. Set over 150 years in the future, Front Mission Evolve marks a franchise-first into the free-roam shooter space. Commanding a giant bipedal tank known as a “wanzer,” players assume the role of Dylan […]

For those that have been following Valve’s comments over the PS3, you’d know they aren’t exactly a staunch supporter of the platform. Valve’s dealings with Sony have been limited to an outsourced port of The Orange Box, which EA took upon the mantle of responsibility for back in 2007. Speaking in a recent interview with 5BY5TV, company boss Gabe Newell […]

THQ is joining EA in its crusade against secondhand market sales, revealing that Xbox 360 and PS3 title UFC Undisputed 2010 will require input of a one-time use code to hop online and access the multiplayer content. That means if you purchase the title used or rent it, you’ll have to pony up $5, the fee for an additional access […]

Stereoscopic 3D is already being heralded as the “next big thing” by some. The skeptical side of us says it’s too early to say yet. Logistics aside, publisher Ubisoft believes that the tech is rife with potential. During a conference call earlier this week, company head honcho Yves Guillemot noted his belief that 15-20 percent of titles will adopt the […]