The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of July 23, 2012.... read more
XCOM: Enemy Unknown Release Date Announced
XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the latest strategy/roleplaying game from Firaxis Games and 2K Games, finally has a release date. The title will come to North America on Oct. 9 of this year, followed by an Oct. 12 date for Europe and Australia.... read more
Wizards of the Coast to Re-Release Original Dungeons & Dragons Books
Break out the multi-sided dice and grid mats. Last week, Wizards of the Coast released a limited edition run of Gary Gygax original Dungeons & Dragons core books, the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide and Monster Manual. The reissue is page-for-page the same as the 1974 edition, but now sports a new cover.... read more
Watch a Demonstration of PlayStation's New Wonderbook
PlayStation’s Wonderbook was originally announced during E3 in early June this year. As if a completely interactive book wasn’t big enough news, the excitement multiplied when Sony simultaneously announce that J.K. Rowling would write some spells for the device’s launch title, Book of Spells.... read more
Watch the New Crysis 3 Interactive Demo
Crytek’s latest Crysis 3 demo is what we’d call choose your own adventure. The video, posted earlier on YouTube, allows players to decide what actions the game’s protagonist, Prophet, takes. Simply select “Stealth” or “Armor” when prompted, and watch Prophet fulfill your desires; each link will take you to a different section of the demo’s video.... read more
Spelunky Review (XBLA)
The always changing and brutally difficult Spelunky is a nostalgic treat that couldn't exist during the era to which it pays tribute. read more
Watch a New Assassin’s Creed 3 Multiplayer Trailer
A new trailer is now available for fans eager to learn more about Assassin’s Creed 3 multiplayer. According to Eurogamer, the trailer first appeared on GameTrailers last night. It has since been taken down, though it’s still available on YouTube.... read more
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Set for September Release
World of Warcraft’s panda-filled expansion finally has a release date, along with details on the collector’s edition. Blizzard announced that the game’s fourth expansion is out for digital download and physical purchase on Sept. 25. Pre-sales are now open.... read more
Square Enix Head Says Final Fantasy Versus XIII Still Happening
The latest buzz on Final Fantasy Versus XIII hasn’t been good as of late, with rumors even circulating that the title would be cancelled altogether. But according to Kotaku, Square Enix head Yoichi Wada squashed that rumor earlier by turning to Twitter to reassure fans. Wada tweeted:... read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of July 16, 2012.... read more
Deadpool Game to Be Written By Comic Series Author, Daniel Way
What seems logical to most rarely happens in the entertainment industry: giving superhero projects to superhero writers. High Moon Studios has decided to snap the trend and enlist Daniel Way, the current author of the Deadpool comic series, to help create a game based on the humorous-yet-deadly assassin. Another popular Way title, Hit Monkey, is also being adapted into a video game by High Moon Studios and Activision.... read more
Watch Three New Resident Evil 6 Gameplay Videos
Resident Evil 6 gameplay videos from Comic-Con have finally made their way online. Polygon posted the footage from SDCC on their website; there are three videos, with one for each character—Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield and series newcomer Jake Muller.... read more
Watch Pyramid Attack Explain Their Beck-Inspired Designs in Sound Shapes
Queasy Games announced earlier this week that they’d be adding the sounds of indie rocker Beck to their quirky, creative title Sound Shapes. But for the musical platformer, it’s not enough to just feature unreleased tracks from the well-loved musician; they literally transformed his music from art to play. They’ve released a video that not only gives players a sneak peek at Beck’s songs and the gameplay, but also at the creative thinking behind the game.... read more
Watch a Video Discussing Trent Reznor's Score on Call of Duty: Black Ops II
It was announced last week that Trent Reznor would be scoring the upcoming soundtrack for Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Now you can watch a clip featuring game director Dave Anthony, studio head Mark Lamia, writer David S. Goyer and Treznor himself as they discuss the upcoming release. A main topic of conversation is Reznor’s musical contribution to the game, as well as the overall story of Black Ops II.... read more
Sleeping Dogs Features the Voices of Emma Stone, Lucy Liu and More
Square Enix announced the voice cast of Sleeping Dogs today, revealing several well-known actors. Along with Emma Stone (The Amazing Spider-Man, Zombieland) and Lucy Liu (Kill Bill Vol. 1), James Hong (Blade runner) and Yunjin Kim (Lost) will play supporting roles.... read more
Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD Review (XBLA)
Your memories get an HD upgrade. read more
Sound Shapes Will Feature Three Previously Unreleased Beck Songs
Queasy Games has announced yet another talented musician joining the ranks of their latest game, Sound Shapes. Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumental musician and all around neat guy Beck will contribute three previously unreleased tracks to the game.... read more
Dyad Review (PlayStation 3)
Brian Taylor struggles to comprehend Shawn McGrath's new psychedelic shooter. read more
Spec Ops: The Line Review (Multi-Platform)
You may have heard that this is the first war game that is actually about the horrors of war and how it impacts individuals. It is not. read more
New Assassin’s Creed 3 Gameplay, Now With More Boston Shanking
Assassin’s Creed 3 is still a few months off, but demos and gameplay videos continue to roll in. For the first time ever, game director Alex Hutchinson shows off the city of Boston, one of the game’s major locales in this revolutionary era.... read more
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