The Future Of Next-Gen Consoles

The Future Of Next-Gen Consoles

With E3 around the corner next-gen gaming is the talk of the console town right now. Rumours and opinions are being spread all over the columns and the forums, suggesting anything from what the next Sony and Microsoft consoles will be called, to specs of said consoles, to games that will feature on said consoles and features that they may include. None of these rumours have yet been confirmed but what I’m sure about is the image in my mind…

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SMITE Closed Beta Starts Tomorrow – Sign Ups Open

SMITE Closed Beta Starts Tomorrow – Sign Ups Open

The closed beta for SMITE, the action MOBA from Hi-Rez Studios (developers of Tribes: Ascend and Global Agenda) is launching tomorrow and you can register you interest in joining the beta right here, or you can pre-order the game to guarantee access to the beta. I’m not a big fan of the MOBA genre, DOTA is perhaps the most well known alongside League of Legends, but they haven’t really appealed to me. SMITE might be different as it brings you…

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Doom Series Coming To X360 & PS3

Doom Series Coming To X360 & PS3

Bethesda, owner of id Software, has announced they will be releasing a compilation of the Doom series to this date for Xbox 360 and PS3. They are calling it Doom 3 BFG Edition. UPDATED.

Hitman Absolution Trailer Is Full of Nuns

Hitman Absolution Trailer Is Full of Nuns

47 has come a long way since his days in the Italian monastery where he attempted to pay for his sins under the ministrations of a kindly Padre. Opinion is divided on whether he has travelled in the right direction.

Pre-E3 Anticipation – Sony

Pre-E3 Anticipation – Sony

The world’s largest consumer electronics show, E3, will be upon us in less than a week, and the biggest games publishers and developers will be eagerly showcasing their wares in an attempt to build up anticipation, excitement and a shed load of hype for the biggest releases set to appear over the next twelve months. This week, I’ll be highlighting what are personally my most eagerly anticipated first-party titles coming from Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft. Today? Well, it’s all on…

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This Games Art Is Art – Into The Pixel Winners

This Games Art Is Art – Into The Pixel Winners

Ahead of this year’s E3, the Into The Pixel judges have announced the 16 winners of this year’s competition. Chosen by a range of academics, artists and industry members with the support of the Academy of Interactive Arts and Scientists and Entertainment Software Association, the selected images come from a wide range of games across all the major systems and are, one and all, beautiful.

Rumour Central – Sony Planning PS Plus Revamp

Rumour Central – Sony Planning PS Plus Revamp

Eurogamer is reporting that Sony might be planning an overhaul of their premium online service, PlayStation Plus. Sources close to Eurogamer have told them that during Sony’s E3 conference on Monday 4th June the plans for the change will be revealed.

Crysis 2 Returns To Steam With Maximum Edition

Crysis 2 Returns To Steam With Maximum Edition

The long war between Origin and Steam has seen several casualties disappear from Valve’s service, and others not arrive there at all. One of the big titles to disappear was Crysis 2, but in a strange quirk it is now back on Steam and in Maximum Edition form which contains all four Limited Edition unlocks as well as the Retaliation and Decimation multiplayer map packs. Is this a sign that EA will relent and release titles like Mass Effect 3…

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Bundle In A Box Goes Adventure Game Crazy

Bundle In A Box Goes Adventure Game Crazy

We don’t normally talk about the various indie bundles that do the rounds, but when there is one with titles like Ben There, Dan That!, Time Gentlemen, Please! and Gemini Rue on offer, I couldn’t resist. Those three, along with 1893: A World’s Fair Mystery and The Sea Will Claim Everything are part of the Bundle In A Box Adventure Bundle.