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There's a Tekken Movie Coming, and It Might Be Awesome

By Bo Moore at 5:00 PM on May 11, 2011

Acclaimed 3D fighter Tekken will see its next release not on a console, but rather on the silver screen.... read more

Valve Releases Official Portal 2 Map Authoring Tools

By Bo Moore at 2:00 PM on May 11, 2011

Ever fancied yourself a giant maniacal robot with an affinity for crafting expansive, puzzling test chambers solvable only with the assistance of a physics-defying portal generator? Well, now you can indulge at least one of those fantasies.... read more

PSN Update: Service Expected By May 31

By Bo Moore at 5:25 PM on May 9, 2011

The PlayStation Network has been down for nearly three weeks now, and despite previous reports, it doesn’t look to be back any time soon. Sony is currently assessing the extent of the damage and testing new security measures, but it could be as late as May 31 before regular service is restored, according to current reports.... read more

New Assassin's Creed: Revelations Details Surface

By Bo Moore at 3:30 PM on May 9, 2011

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations is the cover story of the June issue of Game Informer, revealing some new information about the forthcoming final installation of the Ezio storyline of Assassin’s Creed.... read more

Rockstar Announces L.A. Noire Official Soundtrack and Remix Album

By Bo Moore at 1:00 PM on May 9, 2011

Rockstar games has announced the release of two L.A. Noire official soundtrack albums, set to coincide with the game’s May 17 release.... read more

The Week in Gaming News

By Bo Moore at 4:30 PM on May 7, 2011

Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of May 2nd, 2011.... read more

Smithsonian Reveals "Art of Video Games" Winners

By Bo Moore at 5:00 PM on May 6, 2011

The Smithsonian Institute is holding an exhibit to celebrate the medium of videogames as art. A public vote was held to decide what games would be included, and the institute recently revealed the winners.... read more

Assassin's Creed: Revelations Announced, Due in November

By Bo Moore at 1:45 PM on May 6, 2011

The June cover story of Game Informer officially announces the next installation in the popular Assassin’s Creed franchise, entitled Assassin’s Creed: Revelations.... read more

Watch Two New Brink Get SMART Videos

By Bo Moore at 1:30 PM on May 4, 2011

Bethesda is gearing up to release its team-based action first-person-shooter Brink. Last week we showed you the first two videos in the “Get SMART” series, which introduces players to the basics and mechanics of the world of Brink.... read more

Ubisoft Launches Studio to Adapt Games to TV, Film

By Bo Moore at 5:00 PM on May 2, 2011

Ubisoft has launched a studio in Paris with the aim of adapting its videogame franchises into television and movie series.... read more

Sony Offers "Welcome Back" Incentives After PSN Outage

By Bo Moore at 1:00 PM on May 2, 2011

Yesterday, Sony held a press conference to discuss the recent PlayStation Network outage and the resulting security breach. In the conference, they stated that the PSN would be back up and running within the week and that it would offer a number of “welcome back” incentives as an apology.... read more

The Week in Gaming News

By Bo Moore at 11:51 AM on April 30, 2011

Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of April 25th, 2011.... read more

Every Bit.Trip Game Coming to the 3DS

By Bo Moore at 3:00 PM on April 29, 2011

The entire Bit.Trip catalog is coming to Nintendo’s new handheld, the 3DS, via a single game, Bit.Trip Saga.... read more

Watch The First Gameplay Trailer for Phantasy Star Online 2

By Bo Moore at 1:45 PM on April 29, 2011

The original Phantasy Star Online presented a different kind of MMORPG experience. Rather than the traditional massive online role playing experience found in games such as World of Warcraft, PSO played like an action-rpg, with combat more akin to Legend of Zelda than Final Fantasy.... read more

Get SMART With These Brink Videos

By Bo Moore at 12:20 PM on April 28, 2011

Squad-based first-person-shooter Brink is set to release early next month, and to get players ready, Bethesda is releasing the Get SMART series. Named for the game’s S.M.A.R.T. movement system (standing for Smooth Movement Across Random Terrain), the videos introduce the game’s basics, mechanics, classes and more.... read more

Sony Admits Private PlayStation Network Info Has Been Compromised

By Bo Moore at 5:27 PM on April 26, 2011

Sony has admitted via a statement that the recent PSN downtime has been linked to external intruders and that users’ private personal data has been compromised—all of it.... read more

Watch: Gearbox and Claptrap Help a Gamer Propose

By Bo Moore at 11:30 AM on April 26, 2011

This is the story of a gamer named Ben and his bride-to-be Tora. When the pair first met, an admission of a shared love for Gearbox Studios’ RPG-inspired FPS Borderlands gave the couple smooth sailing through early-relationship awkwardness.... read more