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Ice to see it, though

It’s been about a month since Batman: Arkham Origins was officially announced, so it’s about time that we got our first look at the game. Sadly, this teaser is briefer than a pair of underpants, featuring just a few fleeting scenes of the Dark Knight and Deathstroke. You’ll be able to watch the full trailer on 20th May,...

Immortal Kombat

When it comes to the fighting game genre, you're often forced to select your preferred type. Are you a player of 2D or 3D titles? Tekken or Dead or Alive? Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat? Each series has its own unique identity, restricting its audience to a specific brand. As such, you'd expect Injustice: Gods Among Us, the latest...

Holding out for a hero

BioShock Infinite’s varied roster of Vigors did little to stave off the challenge of the DC Universe this week, as Injustice: Gods Among Us has soared straight to the top of the UK sales charts. The critically acclaimed NetherRealm Studios brawler ended Columbia’s three-week spell at the summit, with the floating city...

Former Metroid Prime developers shining a new light on the Dark Knight

If the announcement of Batman: Arkham Origins for the PlayStation 3 already had you dancing around in black gym pants with a balaclava on your head, then you may want to stop reading this article before you do something that you regret. Game

Rocksteady replaced by Warner Bros. Games Montreal

How do you make a relatively dull Tuesday afternoon suddenly seem interesting? You announce that Batman: Arkham Origins is coming to the PlayStation 3 on 25th October, and that veteran developer Rocksteady Studios is not at the helm. It may seem like we’re telling Riddler-esque tales, but...

Next generation entry targeting this year

If your interest in the PlayStation 4’s software catalogue is currently sitting at lukewarm, then be prepared to crank it up to scorching hot – French website Gameblog is reporting that Rocksteady Studios is applying the finishing touches to Batman: Arkham Origins for Sony's next generation system...

Rich man's mansion

Traveller’s Tales is still hard at work slotting all of the bricks together for the upcoming LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, but the developer has been kind enough to show a partially constructed version of the title’s Stark Tower stage. The video comes courtesy of Game Informer magazine, and includes plenty of commentary from...

Grand theft auto

As we type, various companies and venture capitalists are picking at the bones of fallen publisher THQ. The organisation’s assets are being auctioned off individually, meaning it’s entirely possible that the likes of Homefront, Red Faction, and

Immortal combat

NetherRealm Studios’ superhero showdown Injustice: Gods Among Us will pick a fight with the PlayStation 3 on 16th April in North America and 19th April in Europe, publisher Warner Bros has announced. You’ll be able to purchase the fighter in a variety of guises, including as part of the beefy Battle Edition, which includes an...

Coming together

If you were wondering where the next big LEGO game was going to come from, and the recently revealed Legends of Chima failed to prompt much of a response, then perhaps today’s announcement will succeed in securing your excitement. Warner Bros has confirmed that it’s teaming up with seasoned developer Traveller’s Tales yet again...

Open your cheque book

Ever since creditors complained about THQ's quick sale to equity firm Clearlake Capital, things have gone from bad to worse for the embattled publisher. What initially seemed like a crafty way of protecting the company as on ongoing concern has quickly transformed into a bidding war for the firm’s most valuable assets – and...

Scratches head

Who fancies some serious legal mumbo jumbo before bed? THQ’s attempt at a quick sale to equity firm Clearlake Capital has been blocked following complaints from irked creditors. Earlier this week, the miffed parties noted that the proposed takeover had been purposely designed to minimise disruption, rather than maximise debt...

Fighting fantasy

While the well of new third-party PlayStation Vita content may be a little bit dry, one property you can always count on is LEGO. Warner Bros has announced that it will be releasing LEGO Legends of Chima: Laval's Journey on Sony’s handheld this summer, a fantasy quest set in a brand new universe occupied by magical animal tribes...

"I love it"

Announcing the full roster of your arcade compilation on launch day doesn't seem like the smartest idea, but who cares when that roster includes Smash TV? To celebrate the launch of Midway Arcade Origins in North America today, developer BackBone Entertainment has revealed the 31 titles crammed onto the PlayStation 3 collection...

Make sure you Baggins it

Warner Bros’ poorly named PlayStation Network MOBA Guardians of Middle-Earth (sigh) will venture onto Sony’s digital storefront on 4th December in North America, the publisher has announced. A European launch will follow on 5th December, with a retail release planned for 7th December. In the UK, the digital title will...

Shades of grey

NetherRealm’s stunning superhero bust-up Injustice: Gods Among Us will suit up next spring, publisher Warner Bros has announced. The date was confirmed alongside the title’s latest trailer, which we’ve handily embedded below. We're still waiting on an apology for the game's dreadful name.

Insert coin

If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to replay the games from your youth, then Warner Bros has the perfect package for you. The publisher has announced the Midway Arcade Origins compilation, which will feature a host of old school classics such as Joust, Marble Madness and Spy Hunter. The PlayStation 3 release will include full...

Period piece

Controversial L.A. Noire developer Team Bondi has risen from its resting place to announce a brand new PlayStation 4 title named Whore of the Orient. The game was rumoured some time ago, but has now been officially confirmed on the developer's website. The game itself is set in Shanghai in 1936, and promises to explore "the most...

Record breaker

Grasshopper Manufacture is no stranger to commercial failure, but it looks like the studio has finally secured a timely hit. The Japanese developer has declared that it has shipped over 700,000 copies of Lollipop Chainsaw worldwide, making it the most successful title in the company’s history. Studio gaffer Suda 51 and Japanese...