THQ Cancels Guillermo del Toro's Videogame, InSane
Back in 2010, director Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth) announced his plans to work with game developer and publisher THQ on a trilogy of games called, InSane. It was mentioned that the project was meant to make you “shit your pants,” which is also an apt description of del Toro’s nightmarish character designs in his films.... read more
LittleBigPlanet Karting Release Date Announced
Consider your Sackboy itch about to be scratched. Sony announced today that the LittleBigPlanet-themed racing game is set for release on Nov. 6.... read more
Watch the Sound Shapes Launch Trailer
In case you need reminding, Sound Shapes hits the PSN today, along with its official launch trailer. The latest from Queasy Games, Sound Shapes is a 2D musical platformer that allows you to create and compose your own music. The game features three previously unreleased tracks from Beck, as well as musical contributions from Deadmau5, Jim Guthrie, and I Am Robot and Proud.... read more
Leaked Prince of Persia Screenshot Suggests an Egyptian Reboot
The Prince of Persia franchise could be headed to Egypt, if a leaked screenshot is any indication. The image was allegedly taken from the current reboot and leaked to Ubisoft’s official forums.... read more
The Week in Gaming News
Our round-up of notable news from the world of gaming for the week of July 30, 2012.... read more
Watch the Latest Darksiders 2 Trailer
Darksiders 2 wants you to go to Hell. No, seriously. The 30-second TV spot features Death himself charging into Hell amid the apocalypse. Families flee for their lives as monsters consume their city, and just as things are looking bad for one pink-shirted little girl and her father, Death plows by. Hey, he’s riding here! Watch where you’re going, jerk.... read more
Ada Wong Will Be Playable in Resident Evil 6
Ada Wong, who pops up occasionally in Resident Evil titles and fake-out dies, will be a playable character in the upcoming title. Polygon reports that Ada’s playability will unlock after players complete the main campaign.... read more
DSi Now Available in Two Matte Colors
Not all that glitters is a Nintendo DSi. Nintendo of America announced via their twitter two new matte colors for the DSi: red and blue. The tweet also mentioned that the new DSis could come to retailers as soon as this week.... read more
Jay-Z Contributing to NBA 2K13, Adds More Artists to Festival
Jay-Z is in usual form, keeping himself as busy—and earning himself as many dollars—as possible.... read more
Final Fantasy III Coming to the OUYA
If you haven’t been paying attention to the OUYA, the Kickstarter funded, Android-based gaming console, now is a good time to start. The project announced a partnership with Square Enix today via its Kickstarter page.... read more
Leak Reveals PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Info
Several unannounced characters and stages in the upcoming brawler PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale have been discovered in the game’s beta version. According to Eurogamer, the leaks began over at Reddit, while GameFAQS users and NeoGAF members added to the collection.... read more
E3 to Stay in L.A. for Three More Years
There’s been speculation as to whether the gaming industry’s biggest event would remain in Los Angeles, but it looks like the dust has finally settled. Eurogamer reports that next year’s event will officially take place at the L.A. Convention Center and other downtown L.A. locations.... read more
Watch the First Trailer for Silent Hill: Revelation 3D
Back in 2006, the original Silent Hill movie received not so stellar reviews, bottoming out around 30 percent on both Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes. But because Hollywood believes in second chances, here’s a trailer for the sequel!... read more
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
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
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