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Coming Attractions: Behind the Curtain of the Opening Cinematic

By Troy S. Goodfellow | Articles | May 26, 2010 12:00 PM | Comment

You watch it once. Maybe twice. But game developers place great importance on a well-done opening movie. In this feature, we delve into the hows and whys of the all-important introduction cut-scene. Read More »

Coming Attractions: Behind the Curtain of the Opening Cinematic

EA Spending More on Star Wars: The Old Republic Than Any Game in its History

By Mike Sharkey | PC News | May 26, 2010 11:58 AM | Comment

Many have tried and all have failed to unseat World of WarCraft from its throne as the reigning king of MMORPGs. Electronic Arts and BioWare are well aware of the stats, and they're making sure their entrant in the genre is well prepared: EA is spending more money on the development of Star Wars: The Old Republic than any title in its 28-year history. Read More »

EA Spending More on Star Wars: The Old Republic Than Any Game in its History

Steam for Mac Gets Valve's Masterpiece, Half-Life 2

By Mike Sharkey | PC News | May 26, 2010 11:14 AM | Comment

Wednesday is Mac day on Steam, and this week, Valve is rolling out one of its heavyweights: Half-Life 2. Grab your crowbar and book your ticket to City 17 for the low, low price of $6.99. Read More »

Valve Announces Half-Life 2 for Mac

Gaming Division Leaders Bach, Allard Leaving Microsoft, "Natal" Also Being Replaced

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | May 26, 2010 9:25 AM | Comment

Microsoft confirmed today the departure of two of the men that helped build its gaming division, Entertainment and Devices President Robbie Bach and Senior VP of Design and Development J. Allard. In naming the division's new leadership, the tech giant also confirmed another big name will soon be replaced: Project Natal. Read More »

Microsoft Confirms Gaming Division Management Shakeup

Run the Streets of Empire Bay in Style: Mafia II Collector's Edition Announced

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | May 26, 2010 8:50 AM | Comment

2K Games is inviting wannabe gangsters to get made in style with a collector's edition for its upcoming mob crime drama, Mafia II. Kiss the ring after the jump. Read More »

2K Announces Mafia II Collector's Edition

Polish Up on Your Gears of War Skills with Multiplayer Update

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | May 26, 2010 8:20 AM | Comment

Epic Games got Marcus Fenix fans buzzing when it revealed Gears of War 3 in April, and then came the bad news: we won't actually be able to get our hands on the game for a full year. Gears of War 3 isn't set to ship until April 2011. Now, in an effort to keep Gears gamers satisfied, Microsoft is inviting players back to the Gears of War 2 multiplayer with a major title update. Read More »

Microsoft, Epic Announce Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Title Update

THQ Looking for Partners for its New Division

By Mike Sharkey | News | May 26, 2010 7:42 AM | Comment

The day after Electronic Arts announced it inked Insomniac Games to its EA Partners program, Red Faction and UFC Undisputed publisher/developer THQ reports it too is getting in on the partners act with the formation of THQ Partners. Read More »

THQ Accounces Partners Division

Counter Point: Videogames Helping to Lower the Crime Rate Amid Recession

By Mike Sharkey | News | May 25, 2010 12:06 PM | Comment

David Leonhardt writes an economics blog for the New York Times, and he poses a question in his latest post that's sure to stir debate: Do videogames equal less crime? Hit the jump to help satiate your burning desire to murder and steal. Read More »

Economist Asks, Do Videogames Help Lower the Crime Rate?

The Good, the Badass, and the Ugly Halo: Reach Beta Highlight Reel

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 Videos | May 25, 2010 11:05 AM

In an 18-day frag fest, more than 2.7 million gamers logged on to play the Halo: Reach multiplayer beta. And those nearly 3 million Spartans produced some memorable (and not so memorable) moments. Bungie shares its favorites with the world in an appropriately titled highlight video: The Good, the Badass, and the Ugly. See More »

Halo: Reach Beta Highlight Video

Bada Bing! HBO Bringing its Hits to the PlayStation 3

By Mike Sharkey | PlayStation 3 News | May 25, 2010 9:03 AM | Comment

Sony is working hard to fulfill its promise of making the PlayStation 3 more than a gaming console. Today the company announced that, starting today, a major chunk of HBO's library of original programming will be available on the PlayStation Network. Read More »

Sony Announces Deal to Bring HBO's Library to the PS3

Insomniac Going Multiplatform in New Deal with Electronic Arts

By Mike Sharkey | News | May 25, 2010 8:27 AM | Comment

Xbox 360 owners pining for a title from Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance developer Insomniac Games can finally rest a little easier. Electronic Arts announced today it has inked a deal with Insomniac to make the PlayStation-focused studio's upcoming all-new franchise a multiplatform release. Read More »

EA Partners Signs Insomniac Games, Will Make Next Title Multiplatform

Rumor: Gran Turismo Delayed to Support 3D, PlayStation Move

By Mike Sharkey | PlayStation 3 News | May 25, 2010 7:54 AM | Comment

Since last year's E3, Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi has been telling us the fifth installment in the genre-defining racing sim is 90% done. And according to one report, we'll soon learn why it's taken 12 months to finish the final 10%: Sony plans to unveil Gran Turismo 5 as one of its major launch titles for its Move motion controller and for its big push into 3D gaming. Read More »

Rumor: Gran Turismo 5 to Feature Move, 3D Support

Report: Major Management Shakeup Coming to Microsoft's Gaming Division

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | May 25, 2010 7:18 AM | Comment

J. Allard, the Microsoft mainstay that led the development of the Xbox gaming console, is leaving the Seattle-based tech giant, and according to reports, Allard's departure is triggering a major shakeup at Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division. Read More »

Report: Microsoft to Restructure its Entertainment and Devices Division

Blast Mechs in 3D: Square Enix Dates, Details Front Mission Evolved

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | May 25, 2010 6:32 AM | Comment

Five years after releasing Front Mission: Scars of the War on the PlayStation 2, Square Enix is preparing to launch the sixth chapter in its classic mech franchise. Front Mission Evolved is set to ship for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PCs on September 17. Read More »

Square Enix Dates, Details Front Mission Evolved

Cue Commander Shepard, Mass Effect Headed to the Big Screen

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | May 25, 2010 5:52 AM | Comment

Let the speculation on who will play Commander Shepard begin. Legendary Pictures announced it has acquired the film rights to the Mass Effect franchise, and BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk are on board as executive producers. Read More »

Mass Effect Movie Rights Acquired by Legendary Pictures

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