EA’s Frank Gibeau has reportedly told Gametrailers that the company is still looking into developing a sequel to DICE’s well-received parkour adventure Mirror’s Edge. What’s more, is that Gibeau says we’ll “eventually” see it running on Frostbite 2, the engine that powers Battlefield 3.

Ubisoft unveiled Far Cry 3 at its E3 2011 press conference, going live with the first trailer. Players assume the role of Jason Brody, a man stranded on a strange tropical island. The setting is reminiscent of the first Far Cry outing, with bright visuals surrounded by lush tropical inhabitants. It’s due out in 2012. We’ll hopefully have a chance […]

Insomniac Games head Ted Price announced Overstrike at EA’s E3 presser, the studio’s first multiplatform effort. Set in the future, the title follows a team of four elite agents specializing in high-tech weapon warfare, each with distinct abilities. Players can take on the role of a thief, an ex-mercenary, a young scientist, and detective. “Overstrike blends developer Insomniac Games’ flair […]

At Konami’s pre-E3 show yesterday, famed game designer Hideo Kojima revealed that his next project will be powered by the proprietary Fox Engine. It’s an in-house engine built from the ground-up to complement multiplatform development. A tech demo showcasing the new engine was shown off, depicting a lush jungle environment that would lend itself well to the stealth mechanics of Metal Gear […]

Exclusive no more: CD Projekt RED unveiled its mystery project today, announcing during its pre-E3 show that PC title The Witcher 2 is heading to Xbox 360. Announcement trailer is after the break. In addition, around 400K copies of the PC release were shifted in its debut week.  Certainly well deserved. If that isn’t proof developing titles with the PC […]

As revealed last week, The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED is gearing up to showcase its next project at E3 2011. It looks like we’ll catch a glimpse at the fruits of their labor a bit earlier than that, though. The company sends word that it has begun collaborating with Plastige Image Studio to release a new trailer directed by Oscar-nominated Tomasz […]

Outed in a investor presentation in 2009, THQ’s formally announced that fantasy action-RPG Darksiders II is headed to PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in 2012. Plot-wise, Darksiders II follows the exploits of Death, one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, in a weaving tale that runs parallel to the events in the original Darksiders game. THQ aims to improve on […]

Valve is kicking off the recent release of SDK libraries for Portal 2 in a big way, announcing a contest called the 2011 Summer Mapping Initiative. It invites designers to craft original maps for Portal 2, of either the single-player or co-op variant. Up for grabs is an Ultimate Portal 2 Gift Pack signed by the Portal 2 developers. Additionally, […]

Alongside churning out sequels of tried-and-true properties, Square Enix’s stable of studios have a total of 5 all-new IPs in development. The tidbit was revealed in a chart detailing the company’s fiscal year 2011 results. According to the aformentioned financials, the company’s Tokyo studio is working on two new IPs, while Eidos Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, and Wimbledon are […]

Speculation is rife that Activision is on the verge of unveiling its next Call of Duty title – Modern Warfare 3, with details expected in the coming weeks – possibly before or during E3. Adding fuel to those claims is a purported box art shot that has emerged courtesy of a source close to Kotaku. Check it out below. Until […]

This is actually happening. Duke Nukem Forever is now available for pre-purchase on Steam, with the added bonus of 10 percent off.

It’s been revealed that Rockstar and Team Bondi’s upcoming crime thriller L.A. Noire spans a total of three discs on Xbox 360. By contrast, the PS3 version will fill up an entire layer of one Blu-ray disc, weighing in at 25GB. Rockstar’s Jeronimo Barrera tells Kotaku that the company went to meticulous lengths to flesh out the world that L.A. Noire […]

In an investor conference call for THQ’s year-end fiscal 2011 results, company CEO Brian Farrell name-dropped the sequel to last year’s post-apocalyptic FPS, calling it ‘Metro: Last Light.’ Previously, it was referred to as Metro 2034. THQ is backing the sequel with ample marketing grunt, prepping an E3 unveil that will ‘blow minds’ according to THQ Core Games head Danny Bilson. Beyond […]

THQ isn’t the only company that plans on targeting core gamers with Kinect, as it’s been revealed that Microsoft’s own Vancouver studio is developing an “AAA shooter” for the motion-tracking camera.

Namco Bandai’s Japanese arm has launched yet another teaser site using their delivery of choice: a countdown clock. What it’s counting down to is anyone’s guess, though we’ll find out in just under 13 days. Depicted on the site is a worn book sitting next to a burning candle. Interestingly, there’s also a sword placed above the book, which has […]

Who’s donning the cover of next month’s Game Informer? Commander Shepard, that’s who. The mag is promising a 12-page blowout on “exclusive info, screens, and art that no Mass Effect fan should miss.” Details are expected to hit other print sources as well, such as PSM3, so prepare yourself for information overload soon-ish. In particular, the GI mag should reach […]

This fall will see a clash of the titans, when Battlefield 3 and presumably the yet-to-be announced Modern Warfare 3 release. EA feels it has the upper hand this time around, with company boss John Ricitiello confident that it will topple Call of Duty. How serious is EA? Well, for one, it’s dumping around hundred million of marketing dollars in the […]

Dragon Age 2 has hit the 1 million sold mark in just under two weeks and  not only that, it hit the milestone faster than its predecessor, Dragon Age: Origins. To celebrate the occasion, BioWare is offering up a free digital download copy of Mass Effect 2 on PC to all purchasers — regardless of platform — before April 30. Details and […]

Bethesda is bucking the trend this April Fool’s day with a selection of actual, real screenshots of Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. The screens give a glimpse at sprawling environments that beg for exploration, ranging from murky caverns to mountainous regions enveloped in snow. Check ’em out past the break. Skyrim is due out on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 on November […]

Max Payne 3: it’s back from the dead. After a year devoid of any new info or media, Rockstar tweeted a pair of screenshots from the gritty shooter series, originally pioneered by Alan Wake developer Remedy. Rockstar Vancouver is handling development duties on this installment. The screens are suitably dark, in contrast to the bright setpieces that were showcased in […]