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Black Ops II was the best-selling game of 2012

, Jan 11th 2013 Discuss [0]

Would you be surprised if we told you that Black Ops II was the best-selling game of 2012? No? We weren't surprised to hear that fact either. I think we all knew that despite the fact that Black Ops II launched late in the year, it would be the biggest game of 2012. NPD group has recently offered up its details on the top games of 2012 confirming our suspicions. Read The Full Story

Medal of Honor Warfighter Zero Dark Thirty map pack launches

, Dec 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

EA and Danger Close Games announced that the latest map pack for Medal of Honor Warfighter is now available to download on Origin.com. The new map pack is the anticipated Zero Dark Thirty map pack. The launch of the new map pack is timed to coincide with the release of the movie on December 19 called (wait for it...) Zero Dark Thirty. Read The Full Story

EA and Visceral Games announce voice control for Dead Space 3 on Xbox 360 with Kinect

, Dec 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Over the last several years, video games have been becoming more and more interactive with new and innovative controls. The Nintendo Wii spurred this change in video game controls when it introduced motion control to the gaming arsenal. When Microsoft unveiled the Kinect, game developers and publishers began adding even more motion controls and voice control as well. Read The Full Story

Nintendo blames German law for Wii U content restrictions in Europe

, Dec 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a Nintendo Wii U owner in Europe and have wondered what the deal is with the content restrictions on the Nintendo Wii U eShop, Nintendo is offering up some new details. If you're unfamiliar with what's going on, Nintendo confirmed last week that Nintendo of Europe blocks access to 18+ content at certain times of the day. That blockage leaves gamers unable to purchase any mature rated content. Read The Full Story

Dark Souls 2 announced, destined for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3

, Dec 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Long been the substance of rumors, many a' gamer's hopeful speculation has now been confirmed: Dark Souls 2 is official, and it's heading towards a console near you. The announcement was made at VGA 2012, and a trailer appeared a short while later on YouTube, which has since been removed. Thus far no launch date has been given, but we do know that it will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Read The Full Story

Crytek teams up with Albert Hughes for The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3 video series

, Dec 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

Crytek is really building up anticipation for its coming third installment in the incredibly popular Crysis franchise. The next installment in the franchise is called Crysis 3 and is expected to launch February 19, 2013. Crytek has announced that it has teamed up with renowned filmmaker Albert Hughes to make a cinematic video series called The 7 Wonders of Crysis 3. Read The Full Story

EverQuest: Rain of Fear expansion now available

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

The original MMORPG game was EverQuest, and this game has been around for many years. Today, EverQuest is overshadowed by the much more successful and popular World of Warcraft. However, EverQuest still has loyal fans that play and Sony Online Entertainment is still supporting the game. Read The Full Story

Gran Turismo 5 gets Corvette C7 Test Prototype download

, Nov 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

As of this morning, PlayStation 3 owners can download a camouflaged Corvette C7 Test Prototype in Gran Turismo 5. This comes from a collaboration between Chevy and the game's developers, Polyphony Digital, to create an authentic driving experience. The actual vehicle is slated to be unveiled in January. Read The Full Story

“Destiny” video game concept art and details leaked

, Nov 28th 2012 Discuss [0]

Bungie's Destiny video game has been leaked all over IGN by a reader who sent the gaming website a host of images and details. Bungie has confirmed that the leaks provided to IGN are valid, having come from an advertising agency. The company then followed up with an official image on its website, and a promise that there's "much more to come." Read The Full Story

Minecon Paris attracts thousands of Minecraft fans

, Nov 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

It continues to be a surprise to me that the blocky video game Minecraft has proven to be so incredibly popular. The game is available on the PC and can be had on the Xbox 360 and a number of smartphones and other devices. The game isn't what you would typically expect of an insanely successful franchise with purposefully crude graphics combined with a play style is only limited by the player's imagination. Read The Full Story

PlanetSide 2 free to play MMO shooter launches

, Nov 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Years ago, I played the original PlanetSide video game and found it more than a little meh. I hope that the new PlanetSide 2 is a more fun and enjoyable game. Perhaps the best news is that you can play the game for free without ever having to subscribe. You can also play the game free to begin with and then pay $9.99 per month for improved access. Read The Full Story

Nokia adds Mirror’s Edge game to Nokia Collection at no cost

, Nov 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a user of a Nokia Lumia smartphone running Windows Phone 8, such as the Lumia 920, Nokia has added a new video game to its free Nokia Collection that you can download. The free video game is also available for devices such as the entry-level Nokia Lumia 610 that runs Windows Phone 7.5. Read The Full Story
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