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
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
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
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of July 9, 2012.... read more
Watch a Trailer for Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
As the parade of trailers continues to flow out of San Diego Comic-Con, 343 Industries and Microsoft Corp. revealed a trailer for a new web series, titled Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, to help promote the developer’s upcoming release of Halo 4.... read more
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Beyond: Two Souls
Quantic Dream’s latest project, Beyond: Two Souls, caught the attention of the gaming world quickly and almost completely—and for good reason. Ellen Page lends her voice and image to Jodie Holmes, a young woman with a connection to a spiritual world and an unknown force she calls “Aiden.” Little is known about the plot, but after the studio’s previous work (Heavy Rain), the expectations are high.... read more
Watch the Trailer for the Animated Mass Effect 3 Film Prequel
San Diego Comic Con is in full swing, and new movie trailers are practically tripping over one another. Fresh out of the gate is a first look at Mass Effect: Paragon Lost, which stars ME3 vet James Vega (voiced by Freddie Prinze Jr.).... read more
Watch a New Borderlands 2 Trailer
In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight—but with the Borderlands 2 crew around, it’s doubtful he’ll be napping much longer.... read more
Mass Effect 3 "Earth" Multiplayer DLC Detailed Through Leak
Ready to return to Earth? Information on the upcoming Mass Effect 3 “Earth” multiplayer has made its way online—accidentally, of course. Eurogamer reports that the unannounced pack will introduce the following new classes:... read more
God of War Film Finds Its Writers
There must be something in the water over in Hollywood, because word of a third game-based film this week has reached our ears. Along with Assassin’s Creed (the Fassbender edition) and Deus Ex: Human Revolution, God of War will be ripping apart Greek gods in a theater near you.... read more
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Heading to Hollywood
More video game movies? Only a day after the news of Fassassin’s Creed, Variety reported that Deux Ex is getting the silver screen treatment next. CBS films bought the rights to a film adaptation. Roy Lee and Adrian Askarieh are set to produce.... read more
Paul McCartney Writing Music With Halo Developer
According to a report by NME, Paul McCartney has teamed up with Bungie, the creators of the Halo series, for a new project.... read more
Michael Fassbender to Star In Assassin’s Creed Movie
Take a deep breath, everyone. Not only is the Assassin’s Creed film adaption happening, but it’s set to star Magneto himself—none other than Michael Fassbender. According to Variety, the X-Men: First Class/Prometheus/Shame star will not only take on the role of a trained assassin, but will also co-produce the film.... read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of July 2, 2012.... read more
Final Fantasy XIII-3 a Possibility
Square Enix is all about sequels these days, and now it looks like they might even go as far as a Final Fantasy XIII trilogy. Eurogamer reports that the company is hinting at extending the Final Fantasy XIII universe into three games. Spoilers beyond, so arm yourselves or turn back now.... read more
Minecraft Update to Merge Single, Multiplayer Gameplay
Mojang has detailed their soon-to-be-live update for Minecraft, and with it comes a number of significant changes. Most notable, however, is the combination of single and multiplayer gameplay.... read more
Blizzard to Rework Diablo III End-Game
Diablo III fans might find themselves a little bored with the end-game’s offerings—a problem that Blizzard itself has not only realized, but also addressed. Community Manager Bashiok posted on Battle.net, noting that item hunting “is just not enough for a long-term sustainable end-game. “... read more
Final Fantasy VII Returning to PC with Re-Release
Well, it’s official. Final Fantasy VII, the series’ breakout entry and seemingly eternal cash cow, is marked for PC re-release. A website for the upcoming title recently surfaced, vaguely promising that it was “coming soon.”... read more
Watch Assassin's Creed III's Latest Trailer
Just in time for the United States’ birthday bash this Wednesday, Ubisoft released a minute-and-a-half, American-blooded trailer, filled with Redcoat cannon fire and some rowdy Bostonians. Use “Amazing Grace” as a soundtrack, and you have a tear-jerking moment of American pride.... read more
