The Week in Gaming News

Published at 4:30 PM on March 10, 2012

By Bo Moore

Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of March 5, 2012.

• Check out the reveal trailer for Assassin’s Creed 3.
• Rumors suggest that the next Xbox console will not have a disc drive.
• Harmonix says they have no plans to stop their weekly Rock Band DLC.
• Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream is showing off a new tech demo.
• Valve has debunked the rumors surrounding the “Steam Box” console PC.
• Check out the winners of this year’s IGF and GDC awards.
• Zygna’s new games platform has launched in open beta.
• Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson is set to receive a special BAFTA award.
• Valve’s Gabe Newell is the newest videogame billionaire.
• A perks system has been revealed for Halo 4.