By now, the announcement of Call of Duty: Ghosts is all but a foregone conclusion. After box art and game details leaked last week, many thought the rumor stars were aligning, and Infinity Ward was finally stepping away from the Modern Warfare franchise, but those were just rumors. Now, Infinity Ward and Activision have taken it upon themselves to tease the next Call of Duty via their official site. And wouldn’t you know it, there’s a ‘Ghost’ image front and center. With talk of a May 1st reveal, and now this site redesign, evidence continues to mount that suggests not only will the next Call of Duty be unveiled tomorrow, but that it will be titled Call of Duty: Ghosts – or some derivation of that concept. … Click to continue reading ‘Call of Duty’ Site Hints Next Title is ‘Ghosts’; Releasing November 5th? Click to continue reading ‘Call of Duty’ Site Hints Next Title is ‘Ghosts’; Releasing November...

At the convergence of Kinect and the power of projection lies Microsoft’s latest weapon in the war for the living room: IllumiRoom. Unveiled this January at CES 2013, garnering reactions from the skeptical to the bespectacled, the still-prototype IllumiRoom harnesses Kinect‘s motion-sensing capabilities as it projects dynamic, real-time images across a wide, living-room-wall sized field of vision (all the while communicating with the Xbox itself, of course). Coinciding with a presentation at CHI (Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems) 2013, Microsoft has released the 5-minute demo above elucidating IllumiRoom’s augmentative talents. Resting on a user’s coffee table as what Microsoft hopes will be its centerpiece, IllumiRoom perceives both in-game action and the accoutrements of its abode. Kinect maps out the walls, the television, the surrounding furniture shelves or bookcases; all the while the projector — not much larger than a fairly … Click to continue reading Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Demo Shines New Light on Next-Gen Potential Click to continue reading Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Demo Shines New Light on Next-Gen...

Despite the fact that it’s a brand new IP, Bungie’s forthcoming shooter Destiny already has a great deal going for it. The concept art, screenshots and footage that have been released so far are, quite frankly, stunning. Though the premise is pure sci-fi geared to appeal to fans of Mass Effect and Bungie’s current biggest hit, the Halo series, but the developers have also said that the game will be accessible to gamers of all skill levels. So far, the excitement for Destiny has been tempered mainly by the fact that the game – even in singleplayer campaign – will be always-online. Given the problems that plagued the launches of Diablo III and SimCity, gamers are justifiably wary of anything that comes with an always-on element, since it means that the customer’s ability to play the … Click to continue reading ‘Destiny’ May Feature Microtransactions as Part of Monetization Model Click to continue reading ‘Destiny’ May Feature Microtransactions as Part of Monetization...

Far Cry 3 put players in the shoes of ordinary man Jason Brody and threw him into a violent and insane campaign to save his family and friends held captive by the inhabitants of Rook Islands. The events that unfolded pushed his morality to the limit. Its downloadable, standalone spinoff Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon brings players back to the wild, but with quite a few twists on the game’s mechanics and open-world setting to go along with a vastly different story, one where morality isn’t a part of the equation, but where there’s no shortage of insanity. Blood Dragon is unlike any other Far Cry game, though it does embrace many of the same gameplay mechanics and sandbox style of play. As a shorter, downloadable single-player experience however, Blood Dragon skips much of the … Click to continue reading ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ Review Click to continue reading ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’...

If you are one of the poor souls not already walking in the neon light of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, then the launch trailer should get the job done. The game’s launch is just one day away, and the developers at Ubisoft are celebrating not with a series of black-lit explosions or laser lightshows, but a new trailer that sets the stage for the arrival of Rex Power Colt. The face of gaming will never be the same. Sargent Colt – a Mark IV Cyber Commando – may not be a hero in his own eyes, but bestowed with a robotic arm, neon throwing stars, and a list of one-liners that even Schwarzenegger would envy, we think he fits the role perfectly. It seems like just yesterday we were scratching our heads over the first peek at Blood Dragon, the ’80s-themed … Click to continue reading ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ Launch Trailer Doesn’t Disappoint Click to continue reading ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ Launch Trailer Doesn’t...

Five years ago yesterday, Grand Theft Auto 4 made its way onto store shelves and into the hearts of gamers everywhere. Its pulse-pounding action made it an instant hit, and fans everywhere were more than content with what the game offered. Fast forward to 2013 and gamers are anxiously awaiting the arrival of that game’s successor, Grand Theft Auto 5, and it won’t be much longer now until it hijacks countless hours of their time. After teasing the arrival of several new trailers, Rockstar Games has finally pulled the curtain off of three new teasers that show off a little bit of the stories behind each of the three main protagonists in Grand Theft Auto 5. Michael, Franklin, and Trevor are the new kids on the block this time around, and they’ll all be uniting for some unknown reason to … Click to continue reading New ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Trailers Highlight Game’s 3 Protagonists Click to continue reading New ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Trailers Highlight Game’s 3...

The summer movie season begins this week and that means a Marvel movie is hitting theaters. Last year, The Avengers broke records around the world opening in the first weekend of May and this Friday, Iron Man 3 aims to do the same. In fact, it’s already breaking records internationally. Smartly taking advantage of the timing and the buzz, Marvel’s games division is opening up their long-in-development free-to-play online RPG Marvel Heroes to the public with the open beta this weekend. Gazillion Entertainment officially launches the Marvel Heroes Open Beta Weekend beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 PM PT through Monday May 6 at 10:00AM PT and the timing of the release couldn’t be better. As part of the “Iron Man 3″ Open Beta Weekend, new players who participate will be able to select an Avenger as their starting hero - including Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, … Click to continue reading ‘Marvel Heroes’ Open Beta Launches Alongside ‘Iron Man 3′ Click to continue reading ‘Marvel Heroes’ Open Beta Launches Alongside ‘Iron Man...

The studio-funded movie tie-in game. Is there any sadder proposal? Whatever the odds, Star Trek: The Game — with the cast on hand, a story supplied by the film’s writing team, and claims of a new form of co-op between Spock and Kirk — seeks to deliver a story bridging the gap between J.J. Abrams’ movie reboot and this summer’s sequel. Star Trek has shown potential in previous years, but now that it’s here, did developer Digital Extremes do the impossible? Or is Star Trek just an excuse to make money off a Trek-skinned mediocre shooter? One might assume that without the money or ambition of a major triple-A shooter at their disposal, Digital Extremes would focus not on what would have to be a straightforward, cut and dry shooter, and … Click to continue reading ‘Star Trek: The Game’ Review Click to continue reading ‘Star Trek: The Game’...

With new information pertaining to Pokemon X and Pokemon Y hitting as of late, it’s easy to forget about the latest pair of Pocket Monster titles. Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 have been available for the Nintendo DS since October 2012, and in the recent onslaught of Pokemon related news, it’s easy to forget about the latest core installments in the franchise. Luckily for trainers, The Pokemon Company knows that there are still a handful of monsters that players need a hand in catching, and they’ve continued to support the games post-launch with various distribution events for rare and Legendary creatures. Whether it be an opportunity to obtain Meloetta or download the beastly Genesect, the company responsible for Black 2 and White 2 have been incredibly … Click to continue reading Deoxys Set to Infect ‘Pokemon Black 2′ & ‘White 2′ Click to continue reading Deoxys Set to Infect ‘Pokemon Black 2′ & ‘White...

For the better part of a year it’s existed in concept, but without much content. It plays on the complex connections of our Internet driven world to ensure that players are always connected — “always-online” — within its centralized universe. Stealth, furtively concealing its agenda from outside competitors, appears to be its primary prerogative. And while we’ve always known it was targeting a Holiday 2013 release window, the specific date has been a matter of sheer speculation. You know, the more we think about it, it’s not surprising that Ubisoft intended Watch Dogs for next-generation consoles right from the beginning — information regarding the game, not to mention a many of its defining themes, has been a mirroring embodiment of its high-end platforms ever since we became enamored with it at E3 2012. Sure, there’s Aiden Pierce, the smart-phone … Click to continue reading Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ Releasing November 19; New Gameplay Trailer Debuted Click to continue reading Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ Releasing November 19; New Gameplay Trailer...

Despite numerous reveals and news stories suggesting the complete opposite, all is not well in the house of Thief. Yes, the game was officially unveiled last month, leading most to assume the long-gestating project was finally on track, but that is apparently not the case. In fact, the game’s development has been plagued with numerous departures of both senior and junior team members, escalating production costs, and intra-office politicking. Needless to say, while Thief looks great, it’s behind the scenes work is an ugly affair. According to a source for Polygon, development at Eidos Montreal has been rocky at best. While the Deus Ex: Human Revolution team has been basking in the glow of releasing a critically acclaimed and financially successful “reboot,” the Thief team has been on the outside looking in. As Polygon … Click to continue reading Is Eidos Montreal’s ‘Thief’ Reboot in Trouble? Click to continue reading Is Eidos Montreal’s ‘Thief’ Reboot in...

We don’t know what Respawn Entertainment is working on, but we know the world is interested. Led by the minds behind Modern Warfare, Jason West and Vince Zampell– actually, make that just Vince Zampella, the studio has been working in secret on Electronic Arts’ answer to the runaway Call of Duty series. Now rumors are circling of just how big a project Respawn may be constructing in the shadows; with so much experience working in the heart of industry competition and rivalries, it only seems right that the studio’s first product – possibly named Titan – will be coming exclusively to Microsoft’s next Xbox console. Could the news be confirmed at the official reveal event this May? The report comes courtesy of Kotaku‘s Stephen Totillo, citing two separate sources for … Click to continue reading Rumor Patrol: Respawn’s Game is Xbox Exclusive Click to continue reading Rumor Patrol: Respawn’s Game is Xbox...