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Mutant FPS RAGE has been delayed to Friday, October 7th in the UK to ensure it offers the best experience possible”. Bethesda was previously due to release the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC title on Friday, September 16th. In the US, RAGE will now arrive on Tuesday, October 4th. The …
Read More »Rumour: Limbo coming to PC
E3 2011: Playdead's indie XBLA hit could be heading to PC digital download
Read More »Bethesda reveals Hunted ad campaign
Hunted: The Demon’s Forged is being backed by online activity over the next two weeks to maintain interest post-release. The Xbox 360, PS3 and PC fantasy action game from Bethesda went on sale in the UK yesterday, but ads have been running since August last year. Bethesda will continue to …
Read More »EA announces Steam rival
Publisher EA has today launched a direct rival to leading PC digital distribution portal Steam. Called Origin and described as "direct-to-consumer gaming platform", the etailer launches with over 150 titles to choose from. It will also be the only outlet from which certain limited editions of EA titles such as …
Read More »Metro: Last Light confirmed
After weeks of rumours, publisher THQ has finally announced Metro 2033 sequel Metro: Last Light. Developed by 4A Games, it promises to expand on the tense single-player experiences of the first title amidst the setting of a civivl war for control over a secret doomsday device. THQ has admitted that …
Read More »Disney Universe heading to consoles
A brand new family-friendly action title is on the way from Disney Interactive. Called Disney Universe, the game is currently in development for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Mac and is due out this autumn. It will bring together characters and universes from a number of Disney and Pixar brands …
Read More »Ubisoft signs Game of Thrones prequel
Popular fantasy tale A Game of Thrones is coming to PC this September. Ubisoft is handling the UK release of A Game of Thrones: Genesis, a strategy title based on the A Song of Fire and Ice books. It will cover the events leading up to the smash hit HBO series …
Read More »Batman to star in new FPS
Warner has lifted the lid on an unlikely new video game outing for The Caped Crusader. Called Gotham City Impostors, the game offers an "exaggerated take" on the FPS genre and allows players to adopt a persona in the vein of Batman or the Joker. It is being developed by …
Read More »Mensa HQ heads to 3DS
The High IQ group Mensa will get its own 3DS game this year, courtesy of Barnstorm Games. It will also arrive on a variety of other platforms including NGP, Wii, Xbox Live, PSN and PC, as well as Facebook, Android and iOS devices. Publisher Barnstorm is aiming for a pre-Christmas …
Read More »Valve releases Portal 2 Authoring Tools
Free download of beta level editor kit available to PC game owners
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