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  • TellTale Goes All-In With Upcoming Card Game: ‘Poker Night at the Inventory’

    TellTale Goes All-In With Upcoming Card Game: ‘Poker Night at the Inventory’

    TellTale Games has decided to elaborate on their cryptic teaser trailer, and show us what they’ve been up to. Introducing ‘Poker Night at the Inventory’…

    by Andrew Dyce | Sep 3, 2010 | No Comments
  • Midnight Rant: This is PAX

    Midnight Rant: This is PAX

    It is the eve of PAX and Seattle is surprisingly quiet. Of course, I’m not a Seattle native, so perhaps Seattle is typically quiet most …

    by Rory Young | Sep 2, 2010 | 6 Comments
  • Madden 11 Looks Into The Crystal Ball For NFL Season Results

    Madden 11 Looks Into The Crystal Ball For NFL Season Results

    What does Madden NFL 11 predict for this year NFL regular season? Hint: Aaron Rodgers is a beast.

    by T.J. Lauerman | Sep 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • ‘Mafia 2′ Prepares DLC to Settle ‘Jimmy’s Vendetta’ on September 7th

    ‘Mafia 2′ Prepares DLC to Settle ‘Jimmy’s Vendetta’ on September 7th

    2K Games details the second Mafia 2 DLC pack, entitled ‘Jimmy’s Vendetta’, launching for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 7th, 2010.

    by Chris Abbott | Sep 2, 2010 | 6 Comments
  • New ‘Shogun 2: Total War’ Gameplay Video is Ready to Conquer

    New ‘Shogun 2: Total War’ Gameplay Video is Ready to Conquer

    Sega has released a new Shogun 2: Total War video – showcasing the improved battle system as well as new strategic effects that can change the tide of battle in flash.

    by Joshua Harris | Sep 2, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ Wager Match Trailer & Details

    ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ Wager Match Trailer & Details

    Treyarch has released a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops‘ new game variant titled ‘Wager Match’ in which players bet COD points that they will finish in the top three.

    by Anthony Taormina | Sep 2, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • ‘Goldeneye 007′ Retail Exclusives Offer Retro Fun

    ‘Goldeneye 007′ Retail Exclusives Offer Retro Fun

    Purchasing Goldeneye 007 from one of three retailers will net gamers either an unlock code for a multiplayer variant or an Oddjob themed shirt. Check them out here.

    by Anthony Taormina | Sep 2, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • Sony Announces Post-Apocalyptic Game With An Animal Twist, ‘Tokyo Jungle’

    Sony Announces Post-Apocalyptic Game With An Animal Twist, ‘Tokyo Jungle’

    In a future Tokyo devoid of all humanity, step into the skins of a variety of wild animals fighting to survive in a world of predators while unravelling the mystery behind mankind’s disappearance.

    by Andrew Dyce | Sep 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • EpicWin Review

    EpicWin Review

    EpicWin is a Mobile app that turns any standard to-do list into a fun and exciting RPG or MMO. Check out our review to see why you need to download it!

    by Cindy Andrie | Sep 2, 2010 | 6 Comments
  • New ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Screens Give First Look at Two-Face

    New ‘Batman: Arkham City’ Screens Give First Look at Two-Face

    New screenshots from the upcoming sequel, Batman: Arkham City, were posted online, showing off Batman’s trademark moves and some familiar faces.

    by Anthony Taormina | Sep 2, 2010 | 13 Comments
  • Funcom Developers Give First In-Depth Look at ‘The Secret World’

    Funcom Developers Give First In-Depth Look at ‘The Secret World’

    A sneak peek with the Funcom team gives a closer look at the social hubs and fighting styles in their newest MMO, The Secret World along with a history of the Templars, the ancient society waging war against the forces of darkness in London’s underground.

    by Andrew Dyce | Sep 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Nintendo of Japan Getting Ready to Release Mario Collection on Wii

    Nintendo of Japan Getting Ready to Release Mario Collection on Wii

    Do you remember a SNES game called Super Mario All-Stars? If you do then you may be excited to learn that it’s returning to the Wii in the form of a remake.

    by Riley Little | Sep 2, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • ‘Resident Evil 6′ Announcement Coming Soon?

    ‘Resident Evil 6′ Announcement Coming Soon?

    With a new Resident Evil movie on the horizon, the next game in the Resident Evil franchise can’t be far behind.

    by Cindy Andrie | Sep 2, 2010 | 12 Comments
  • ‘Mega Man Universe’ Gameplay Trailer Megafies Your World

    ‘Mega Man Universe’ Gameplay Trailer Megafies Your World

    The first gameplay trailer for Mega Man Universe displays 2D sidescrolling action with a 3D facelift – and did I mention Ryu is in this game?

    by Anthony Taormina | Sep 2, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • ‘God of War: Ghost of Sparta’ Exclusive Demo for PlayStation Plus Members

    ‘God of War: Ghost of Sparta’ Exclusive Demo for PlayStation Plus Members

    PlayStation Plus members will get their first taste of the chain-whipping PSP God of War adventure Ghost of Sparta with an exclusive demo on September 7th.

    by Anthony Taormina | Sep 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • ‘From Dust’ Tech Demo Lets You Reshape The World

    ‘From Dust’ Tech Demo Lets You Reshape The World

    A new From Dust tech demo showcases the ability to reshape the game world – and save an entire people from extinction.

    by Andrew Dyce | Sep 2, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • BioWare Releases New Trailer for Mass Effect 2: Lair of The Shadow Broker DLC

    BioWare Releases New Trailer for Mass Effect 2: Lair of The Shadow Broker DLC

    The first look at Mass Effect 2‘s new DLC shows that helping Liara T’Soni will be no small task, and hints at space flight elements that we have yet to see from the franchise.

    by Andrew Dyce | Sep 2, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • Vanquish Demo Impressions

    Vanquish Demo Impressions

    The demo for Platinum Game’s latest 3rd person Action game, Vanquish, power-slid onto Xbox 360 and PS3 yesterday. We downloaded it played it and then wrote about it. What did we think of Shinji Mikamii’s latest?

    by Steve Pendlebury | Sep 2, 2010 | 6 Comments
  • Sucker Punch Shocks PAX to Life with ‘inFamous 2′

    Sucker Punch Shocks PAX to Life with ‘inFamous 2′

    If you’re at PAX this weekend, make sure to stop by Sucker Punch’s booth to get your hands on Infamous 2 – as well as some electrifying swag.

    by Julian Papas | Sep 2, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Square Enix Explains Why Every Final Fantasy Game is Different

    Square Enix Explains Why Every Final Fantasy Game is Different

    Regardless of what people think of the most recent game of the franchise, the Final Fantasy series has been the dominant player in the role playing genre for the past twenty years.

    by Dwayne Holder | Sep 1, 2010 | 9 Comments
  • Grease Is The Game!

    Grease Is The Game!

    Tell me more, tell me more! 505 Games and Paramount Digital Entertainment have teamed up to bring the beloved movie classic, Grease, to the Nintendo Wii and DS.

    by T.J. Lauerman | Sep 1, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • Valve Says They Have 3 Big Surprises Coming Over the Next Year

    Valve Says They Have 3 Big Surprises Coming Over the Next Year

    Valve wants everyone to know that they have a few big surprises in the next year, and according to Gabe Newell, “…people will be shocked again.”

    by Jacob Siegal | Sep 1, 2010 | 9 Comments
  • Final Fantasy XIV Pre-Launch Trailer

    Final Fantasy XIV Pre-Launch Trailer

    The pre-launch trailer for Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XIV has been released and while it looks pretty, it doesn’t showcase the gameplay we want to see.

    by Joshua Harris | Sep 1, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Microsoft Introduces Summer of Arcade Follow-Up, The Game Feast

    Microsoft Introduces Summer of Arcade Follow-Up, The Game Feast

    Only a few months ago, Microsoft announced its lineup for the Summer of Arcade promotional series. Now, thanks to a misstep by the developers of Super Meat Boy, Microsoft has officially unveiled its new promotion, The Game Feast.

    by J.C. Reeves | Sep 1, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Metroid: Other M Review

    Metroid: Other M Review

    Accessible without being a pushover, streamlined without abandoning the series’ core strengths, Metroid: Other M is a smart, fun update to the Metroid formula.

    by Jeff Schille | Sep 1, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • Batman: Arkham City Will Have Some Type of Multiplayer Mode

    Batman: Arkham City Will Have Some Type of Multiplayer Mode

    Even though Batman: Arkham City wont be out for another year, Rocksteady and Warner Bros. seem to be attempting to generate as much hype as possible for the late 2011 game.

    by Matt Bowman | Sep 1, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • StarCraft II Sells 3 Million Copies in its First Month

    StarCraft II Sells 3 Million Copies in its First Month

    StarCraft 2 has now sold over 3 million units in the first month of release, giving it the fastest selling RPG award…which it already had claimed!

    by John Jacques | Sep 1, 2010 | 2 Comments
  • Portal 2 and Starcraft 2 Become College Level Educational Tools

    Portal 2 and Starcraft 2 Become College Level Educational Tools

    In a move that will hopefully be catching on, playthroughs of Portal and Starcraft 2 will soon be required reading at 2 American universities. One small step for students, one giant leap for gamer credibility.

    by Andrew Dyce | Sep 1, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • First Mega Man Online Trailer Takes On A Much Darker Tone

    First Mega Man Online Trailer Takes On A Much Darker Tone

    The first trailer for the upcoming Mega Man Online MMO shows off a much darker tone and a new direction for the series…

    by Ryan Blanchard | Sep 1, 2010 | 5 Comments
  • Network Scorecard: Week of August 30 – September 5, 2010

    Network Scorecard: Week of August 30 – September 5, 2010

    Network Scorecard: This is where we pit XBL and PSN head-to-head in a gritty network grudge match. Check inside to see who’s on top this week.

    by Jeff Silvey | Sep 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • TellTale Games Brings Marty and Doc Character Art ‘Back to the Future’

    TellTale Games Brings Marty and Doc Character Art ‘Back to the Future’

    TellTale Games has finally unveiled the character designs for Marty and Doc in the upcoming Back to the Future video game. Hit the link to find out more.

    by Phillipe Bosher | Sep 1, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • EA Prepares the Future of Sims Games with Domain Names

    EA Prepares the Future of Sims Games with Domain Names

    In a demonstration of confidence in the future of their franchise, EA has registered domains for four more Sims games even before the 3rd game has yet to reach consoles.

    by Anthony Taormina | Sep 1, 2010 | No Comments
  • Expect Bioshock: Infinite To Blow Your Mind

    Expect Bioshock: Infinite To Blow Your Mind

    Bioshock: Infinite, the latest game from Irrational Games, will most likely ‘blow gamers’ minds’ with ‘industry-changing’ level design. All the more reason to be in anticipation for the title.

    by Trung Bui | Sep 1, 2010 | 7 Comments
  • OpenFeint Announces PlayTime, iOS and Android Cross-Platforming

    OpenFeint Announces PlayTime, iOS and Android Cross-Platforming

    Aurora Feint has announced PlayTime, an addition to OpenFeint that will allow cross-platform multiplayer gaming between iOS and Android devices and additional features.

    by Jon Lavallee | Sep 1, 2010 | No Comments
  • Long Development Cycle Could Have Put Mafia 2 in Cement Shoes

    Long Development Cycle Could Have Put Mafia 2 in Cement Shoes

    Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter claims that due to an extended development cycle, Mafia 2′s, profitability could be sleeping with the fishes.

    by Aaron Leach | Sep 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Launch Trailer Hits the Web

    Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Launch Trailer Hits the Web

    A new trailer promoting the upcoming launch of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions shows off each of the four universes and gives us an idea of each of their strengths.

    by Anthony Taormina | Aug 31, 2010 | 6 Comments
  • Diablo 3 Artisan and Crafting System Revealed

    Diablo 3 Artisan and Crafting System Revealed

    Diablo 3 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated sequels of all-time, and any update to the title is more than welcomed. The artisan and crafting system is the newest of the updates, garnering some cool features.

    by Jon Lavallee | Aug 31, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • Final Fantasy XIV Open Beta Test Delayed!

    Final Fantasy XIV Open Beta Test Delayed!

    The closed beta phase for Final Fantasy XIV is over and Square Enix said the next phase, open beta, would commence on August 31st, but now bugs are keeping testers out of Eorzea and we all have to wait.

    by Cindy Andrie | Aug 31, 2010 | 4 Comments
  • Shank Review

    Shank Review

    Shank is currently available on PSN and XBLA, but is it worth your money and attention? Check out Game Rant’s review and see for yourself.

    by Riley Little | Aug 31, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • New ‘Goldeneye’ and ‘Blood Stone’ Trailers Remixed, Not Stirred

    New ‘Goldeneye’ and ‘Blood Stone’ Trailers Remixed, Not Stirred

    HD or Wii, if you love 007 these two new trailers for James Bond 007: Blood Stone and Goldeneye, respectively, have got you covered.

    by Christian Spicer | Aug 31, 2010 | 3 Comments
  • Uber Entertainment Announces ‘Monday Night Combat’ Patch & DLC

    Uber Entertainment Announces ‘Monday Night Combat’ Patch & DLC

    Uber Entertainment has announced a much-needed patch for Summer of Arcade-hit Monday Night Combat – as well as early details on three upcoming DLC packs for the game.

    by Andrew Griggs | Aug 31, 2010 | 1 Comment
  • New Xbox 360 Controller Offers an Updated ‘Twist’ on the D-Pad

    New Xbox 360 Controller Offers an Updated ‘Twist’ on the D-Pad

    Microsoft’s Major Nelson unveils a brand new Xbox 360 controller with a fancy d-pad that pops out. Coming this November and bundled with a Play-N-Charge, it will retail for $64.99.

    by Trung Bui | Aug 31, 2010 | 9 Comments