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Free Torchlight starts GOG download sale

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:57:14 GMT

Free until June 20, acclaimed 2009 monster-bashing 'Torchlight' kicks off an annual summer sale at Mac and PC game retailer GOG, with most of the dowload site's catalogue at least 50 percent off with daily specials to tempt the wallet.

Mario creator Miyamoto introduces new Pikmin 3 feature

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:50 GMT

This is being billed as the pet project of "Mario," "Zelda" and "Donkey Kong" creator Shigeru Miyamoto: "Pikmin 3," a game of herding adorable little aliens and retrieving giant fruits for your home planet's people.

Need for Speed Rivals a new twist on an old format

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:51:36 GMT

The latest version of this long-running franchise lets gamers play cops and racers.

Mario Kart 8 adds insane antigrav sections

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:04:20 GMT

Given starters' orders for a spring 2014 launch, "Mario Kart 8" blends advancements made in "Mario Kart Wii" and the 3DS's "Mario Kart 8" with tricks from a couple of other recent kart racers.

Battlefield 4 shows off shiny Siege of Shanghai level

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:14:52 GMT

Given pride of place at the Electronic Arts E3 presentation on June 10, a multiplayer stage from "Battlefield 4" showcased the game's Shanghai level, with multiplayer antics underground and atop a skyscraper.

Mad Max coming to console and PC

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:18:08 GMT

Unveiled as a surprise announcement at Sony's Electronic Entertainment Expo presentation, "Mad Max" promises a vehicle-based wasteland in which to take on post-apocalyptic bandit gangs, targeting Xbox One, 360, PS3, PS4 and PC in 2014.

Star Wars Battlefront teased at E3

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:23:44 GMT

The first fruit of Electronic Arts' licensing deal with Disney appears to be an all-action "Star Wars: Battlefront," which received a 30-second teaser at the publisher's Electronic Entertainment Expo show on June 10.

Titanfall confirmed as Xbox console exclusive

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:20:57 GMT

"Call of Duty" creator Vince Zampella stepped onto the stage at E3's Microsoft and Electronic Arts conferences on June 10, introducing extended gameplay videos from his new studio's first game, "Titanfall."

Pro Evo Soccer 2014 unveils new features

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:50:58 GMT

"Pro Evolution Soccer 2014" has announced six new features in advance of Konami's Pre-E3 Show on June 6, and provisional cover art that showcases Champions League winners Bayern Munich.

Pro Evolution Soccer trailer teases June 6 big reveal

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:58:28 GMT

The first video for "Pro Evolution Soccer 2014" teases a full showing at a special June 6 event held by publisher Konami and is a predominantly black and white effort, with flashes of fancy footwork and passionate crowd, inviting us to imagine an overhauled PES in all its glory.

The Walking Dead leads new Humble Weekly Sale

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:29:36 GMT

The Humble Bundle's new name-your-price weekly sale, ending Thursday, June 6, features Mac and Windows games based on "Back To The Future," "Wallace & Gromit" and "The Walking Dead."

Game over for Facebook

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:41:36 GMT

Recent data reveals that there has been a significant decline in social gaming in the last few months. We find out why.

Football Manager 2014 to support Linux

Tue, 28 May 2013 06:51:31 GMT

With soccer management game "Football Manager 2013" confirmed as the series' best seller, Sports Interactive director Miles Jacobson announced that its 2014 edition will be released on Linux as well as Windows and Mac.

Minecraft studio gives Scrolls June release and trailer

Tue, 28 May 2013 05:37:59 GMT

"Scrolls," the sophomore effort from "Minecraft" developer Mojang, will be released for Windows and Mac OS X on June 3, with a launch trailer to whet appetites until then.

Fistful of new Grand Theft Auto V screenshots

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:25:44 GMT

Vehicular-based activities abound as no-good drifter Trevor and car requisitionist Franklin get on the wrong side of the law, and a submersible stumbles upon a sunken wreck in the latest "Grand Theft Auto V" images.

Gran Turismo 6 coming to PlayStation 4 later

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:18 GMT

"We actually do have a PlayStation 4 version on mind," "Gran Turismo 6" director Kazunori Yamauchi told journalists at the game's announcement, before confirming that a PlayStation 3 version was the one set for this holiday season.

Googles Chrome Racer brings slot car fun to multiple mobiles

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:40:33 GMT

With race tracks split across a number of devices, and announced during the Google I/O conference, slot car game "Chrome Racer" is a showcase for the Chrome web browser on mobiles and tablets.

Google Plays game services are for both Android and iOS

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:19:59 GMT

High scores, achievements, online multiplayer modes and cloud saves are coming to both Android and iOS devices courtesy of Google Play's suite of game services.

Anno Online opens doors to citybuilding public

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:25:38 GMT

The historical city-building series Anno has now launched its public beta phase, meaning that the curious can drop by its website and start putting together farms, villages, shipyards, trade routes and little empires.

Lego Friends brings girls range to Nintendo handhelds

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:01:24 GMT

Lego video games continue to branch out from their traditional fare of licensed material -- Batman, Harry Potter, Star Wars -- with the announcement of "Lego Friends" for Nintendo's portable DS and 3DS.

Google launching Android games center

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:04:45 GMT

A gaming center, complete with leaderboard, cloud back-up and multiplayer and challenger features, is coming to Android.

Video games reloaded Wolfenstein 3D revokes the golden 90s

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:50:24 GMT

Nineties video-game Wolfenstein 3D resurfaces in the market in a bold new avatar. A cutting-edge promo and storyline pushes one to wonder, are old games still in?

Global tourism comes to Civilization V

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:56:15 GMT

A new expansion for pre-eminent empire-building computer game "Civilization V" will include a series premiere for the economic and cultural benefits of tourism.

Trailer The Last of Us examines fungusravaged future

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:56:40 GMT

In the latest trailer for "The Last of Us," the PS3 game's directors talk about contrasting characters and the anguish of fighting infected humans.

EA inks deal for Star Wars videogames

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:23:43 GMT

A deal announced Monday by videogame giant Electronic Arts and The Walt Disney Company calls for EA to develop new game titles across interactive platforms such as consoles for "a core gaming audience."