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Borderlands 2 dev explains the art and science of ‘distilling fun’

Matt Charles, Gearbox producer for Borderlands 2 talks about DLC, the potential of a movie, and how the game was made.

Call of the Wild; Hands-on with Far Cry 3

Ubisoft’s upcoming Far Cry 3 creates a thriving, massive world, then lets you go forth and kill.

What’s old is new again; Hands-on with Phantasy Star Online 2

One of the most influential online console games of all time returns with Phantasy Star Online 2.

One Lego game to rule them all; Hands-on with Lego The Lord of the Rings: The Video Game

WBIE and Traveller’s Tales returns with its next Lego offering, a Lego-ized look at the Lord of the Rings movies.

Faster than a speeding right cross: Hands-on with Injustice Gods Among Us

Even though Injustice: Gods Among Us comes to us from the developer that brought us Mortal Kombat, this DC character-based fighter has its own bag of tricks.

Journey Collector’s Edition review

Thatgamecompany is back with an offering that will introduce gamers to the developer’s phenomenal titles and give fans a lot of content. As long as you don't already own more than one of the three.

Check out our impressions of the PlayStaion All-Stars Battle Royale beta, then win a code to check it out yourself

Sony’s upcoming brawler, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale has begun a closed beta. Check out our impressions of the game and read on to see how you can land yourself a code to check it out.

Big things in small sacks: LittleBigPlanet for the Vita preview

Even with a change in developers and the full retail release still more than a month away, there are plenty of reasons to be excited for LittleBigPlanet on the Vita.

The Watch review

Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn both put on a familiar face, and then proceed to overpower the predictable comedy, The Watch.

Win a copy of Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection for the PSN!

We have two codes to give away for Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection for the PSN. Read on for how to enter for a chance to win!

Want a beta key for LittleBigPlanet Karting? Read on! (Updated — We are out of codes!)

United Front Games and SCEA have begun a brief beta test for LittleBigPlanet Karting that lasts until next week only. Read on for how to win a beta key.

The Dark Knight Rises review

Christopher Nolan and company deliver a satisfying conclusion to the best superhero trilogy ever made with The Dark Knight Rises.

Kill them all in Spartacus: Legends, a game based on the Starz series

Ubisoft has announced a new gladiator combat game, Spartacus: Legends, based on the hit Starz TV series.

Win a copy of Spec Ops: The Line on any system!

We have five copies of Spec Ops: The Line to give away—two for the Xbox 360, two for the PS3, and one for PC. Read on for details on how to win.

Max Payne 3 Local Justice DLC impressions

The first Max Payne DLC has been released, featuring three new maps and more.
Ted

Ted review

Seth MacFarlane writes, produces, and directs Ted, the story of a man who can grow up, and his hilarious, foul-mouthed teddy bear.
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Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes review

Traveller’s Tales and WBIE return with another Lego offering, featuring Batman, the Justice League, and an open Gotham City that is oddly empty.
Brave

Brave review: Lives up to the Pixar pedigree, but doesn’t exceed it

Brave Review: Pixar’s annual offering proves that the Disney-owned company is still king of the animated film.
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DiRT Showdown review

Codemasters brings the DiRT series back with a new look at the Rally Cross franchise.

E3 2012: A closer look at Halo 4 behind closed doors, including the episodic Spartan Ops

Not content with just one massively packed Halo game, 343 Industries will release enough free online content to almost match the length of the campaign.

E3 2012: Hands on with Far Cry 3

We go hands on with Ubisoft’s upcoming FPS, Far Cry 3

Win a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for the Xbox 360

We have one copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for the Xbox 360 to giveaway. Read on for details on how to win!

Behold, Halo 4’s cover art has been revealed

Fans of the Halo community have come together to reveal the box art for Microsoft and 343 Industries’ upcoming Halo 4.

‘The real power is going to come from the community;’ an interview with the people behind LittleBigPlanet Karting

We spoke with Erich Waas, Director of Development for Sony San Diego, about LittleBigPlanet Karting, combing two franchises, the endless possibilities.

Dark Shadows review

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp reteam once again, to bring us Dark Shadows, a remake of the campy supernatural soap opera that became a cult hit.

Datura review

The PSN plays host to Datura, one of the most unusual and original games, and yet ultimately disappointing game available for digital distribution.

Dylan Jobe of LightBox talks about his rise in the industry, and the birth of Starhawk

The President of LightBox, developer of Starhawk, talks with us about the process of creating games, his own rise in the industry, and the polarized future of the industry.

PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale Director talks roster selection and more in this interview

With PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale officially unveiled, in this exclusive interview we speak with the game’s director about what to expect.

SSX Mt. Eddie DLC & Classic Characters review, plus how to win a DLC code!

SSX releases its first expansion by bringing back classic characters, retro music, and a mountain with nine runs that should be familiar to fans of the series. We also have two DLC codes to give away!

First look at the intriguing and original PS3 exclusive, The Unfinished Swan

Indie developer unveils The Unfinished Swan, an interesting and original new game for the PSN that feels like nothing before it.

Activision and Treyarch make it official with a trailer, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will debut this November

Activision and Treyarch have debuted the next Call of Duty game, Black Ops 2, due on November 13. But the setting may surprise you.
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First look at God of War: Ascension

Kratos returns to the PS3 in God of War: Ascension, a prequel story that will be joined by a new multiplayer offering for the first time in the franchise’s history.

Win a copy of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition!

Last year the 10 year anniversary of the original Halo was celebrated with an HD re-release of the game on the Xbox 360. Find out how to win a copy below!

Kratos returns in the prequel, God of War: Ascension

After a great deal of speculation, Sony and Sony Santa Monica have unveiled the first look at the next PS3 exclusive God of War title, God of War: Ascension.

Embrace your inner JRPG fan with the long awaited Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Developers Level-5 and Syudio Ghibli team with Namco Bandai to bring us the PS3 adaptation of the cult Nintndo DS hit, Ni no Kuni.

Star Trek the game: could this be the best movie-tie in game to date?

Digital Extremes and Namco Bandai offer an early peak at their upcoming third-person action co-op title based on JJ Abrams take on the Star trek franchise.

Cabin in the Woods review

Director Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon deconstruct horror movie clichés and turn the genre on its ear.

Hands on with Tekken Tag Tournament 2; dated for September

Namco Bandai has named September as the release month for the next game in the series, and we had a chance to go hands on with it.