Grand Theft Auto V Release Date Set As Spring 2013 - No PC Release Yet

Rockstar confirms that Grand Theft Auto V will be heading to the XBOX 360 and Playstation 3 in Spring 2013. In a post on their official forums "we're currently focused on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game and don't have any details to share about a PC version at this time". As a general rule of thumb, Rockstar has always focused on consoles and often ported their game to the PC a year later. My hope is for Grand Theft Auto V to be released on the PC as a solid port with no performance issues. I guess we PC gamers will have to wait for quite a while.

Source: PC Gamer

Primal Carnage Launch Trailer - Dinosaurs Humans, The Never ending Battle

Available now on Steam, for USD$14.99, the indie multiplayer dinosaur vs human gqame, Primal Carnage has a launch trailer to celebrate its release. Looks interesting with 10 distinct classes and 5 huge maps, a new take on the Left 4 Dead versus mode. I've seen a few similar themed game, none great so far. Will this buck the trend? Watch the launch trailer below...

Assassin's Creed III Will Have Microtransactions

PC Gamer caught news of potential microtransaction plans for Assassin's Creed III. Listing on XBOX marketplace and Playstation Store both reveal something call erudito credits. Possibly plans for allowing playing to buy in game credits using real world money for multiplayer vanity items. Worthplaying found this description "Buying this pack will grant you 925 Erudito Credits ingame, allowing you to acquire some game items, disregarding your current level." Ubisoft hasn't made any official announcement, but the console versions will be out today, while the PC version ships November 20th.

Source: PC Gamer

Assassin's Creed III Launch Trailer - PC Release November 20th

Ubisoft has released the launch trailer for Assassin's Creed III a week before the console release. The PC release is on November 20th. Ubisoft just love their dubstep(I've heard dubstep being used in so many of their trailers). Assassin's Creed III is a step up from the previous games in the series... so claims Ubisoft. Traversal is more organic and you can climb on natural obstacles like trees and cliff edges. And now 2 enemies can attack you at a time... now that's a step up. Watch the launch trailer below...

SimCity Dated March 8th 2013 - The City Building Classic Will Make Its Return Early Next Year

EA Maxis' SimCity, a new take on the city building classic has got a release date. SimCity will be releasing March 8th 2013. The game will be available for the PC and Mac. SimCity looks to be simplified from a management standpoint(no more water pipes, power) but really... they've made the part that has been frustrating out and made it easier for people to just pick up and play. The simulation aspect has been maintained and even expanded. You can watch the two latest videos on the game below. One a gameplay demonstration by EA Maxis developers and the other a trailer focusing on disasters...

Firaxis Announces XCOM: Enemy Unknown Slingshot DLC

It's a 2K game and people have been speculating(and even finding hidden achievements) there will most definitely be DLC's for the game. Today 2K Games announced the first DLC for XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Slingshot. This DLC will add new 3 mission story arc mission in China first rescuing a VIP, and then he'll join your squad and finally tackling a massive Alien UFO. Unfortunately Firaxis has clarified that the Asian themed maps will only appear in the DLC story arc and will not appear in random encounters in China. Completing this DLC story arc will give you access to the blaster launcher research. No new equipment or abilities, there will be new customisable looks though. A little odd of a choice for a DLC since XCOM is supposed to be a very replayable game with random encounters... this one is like a tiny story that stays the same and is much shorter than the main storyline. They have just announced that release is 'soon'.

Source: PC Gamer

Far Cry 3 Open World Walkthrough Demonstrates The Size Of The Island

Ubisoft has posted a 13 minute walkthrough of Far Cry 3 with commentary from Ubisoft developers working on the game. Most the the trailer and walkthrough so far has focused much on the combat and perhaps that hasn't been a good demonstration of the open-world nature of the game. This walkthrough is all about choosing your own path in the world of Far Cry 3. Watch the video walkthrough below...

The Elder Scrolls Online Screenshots Show Beasties, Battles & Gorgeous Environments

MMO fans have been clamouring for an Elder Scrolls Online for years. How awesome would it be if you could travel all of Tamriel. An open seamless world. When Bethesda announced Elder Scrolls Online was being developed by an internal team within Zenimax(the parent company of Bethesda) many were not too enthused about it. Sure, screenshots alone would not do any game justice... but at least it lives up to Bethesda's epic single player Elder Scrolls titles. The Elder Scrolls Online is due out later in 2013

1-Minute Gaming News - October 20 2012

1-Minute Gaming News is back this week with plenty of exciting new trailers and info about upcoming and newly announced games. Watch the video below...

Bioshock Infinite Beast of America Trailer - This Is One Bad-ass Game

We might not have heard much about this game since news that it has been delayed to February 26th 2013, but now, Irrational Games has put out this new trailer based off of request from their Facebook community on what they would like to see in a trailer. And it's looking gorgeous. A lot more action pack than their previous trailers but shows off pretty scenes of the city Columbia with skyhook, and combat  It's a must watch. Trailer after the jump...

Hitman Absolution Disguises Trailer - How To Fool People Into Thinking You're Someone You're Not

It's obvious that you will be able to be in disguise in Hitman Absolution. There's some small touches that IO Interactive has put into the disguise system that makes it a little believable(like the bar code at the back of Agent 47 being plastered to conceal it). Check out the disguises Agent 47 can don in this new trailer. Look out for the chicken suit, which is a throwback to one of the best mission in a Hitman game, A Murder of Crows. Watch it below...

Total War: Rome 2 Debut Gameplay Footage From Gamespot - The Siege of Carthage

Gamespot has an exclusive gameplay video that shows us for the very first time... a battle in Total War: Rome 2. Thanks to Dan Hamid from our Facebook page for the heads up. With commentary from Lead Designer James Russel, this is a siege of Carthage, Rome's traditional and most deadliest enemy. The battle starts of with a very cinematic intro with your soldiers disembarking from their ships... a combined battle they call it. Sieges now look and feel like a real siege, which is very cool. The tactical views is a welcome addition as I always had issues scouting the battlefield in the original Rome Total War as the camera was restricted to the vicinity of your army. Cities now multiple capture points which I'm not sure would make city battles good. Always has been the weakest point of the Total War games. Total War: Rome II releases some time in 2013. Watch the gameplay demo below...

Paradox Shows What Life's About For Dwarves In A Game of Dwarves

Paradox released a new trailer for A Game of Dwarves, a strategy/management game about dwarfs tunneling down collecting valuable stuff deep underground, and building their mining operation. At this point, it looking more like a hybrid of Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper. Which can only be a good thing. The game releases October 23rd and will be priced at USD$9.99. Watch the trailer below...

CD Projekt's Futuristic RPG Named Cyberpunk 2027

CD Projekt's RPG take on Mike Pondsmith's Cyberpunk has been given a name... Cyberpunk 2027. Its got an official blog which has new information and interview of Mike Pondsmith himself. CD Projekt promises "A multi-thread, nonlinear story designed for mature players (a CD Projekt RED trademark) will take place in the sprawling metropolis of Night City and its surroundings". Cyberpunk 2027 will have classes where a character role could affect the storyline quite a bit. Information is a bit sketchy at the moment and the game is ways off of release. Still no release date. Press release below...

Medal of Honor Warfighter Multiplayer Trailer Shows X-RAY Vision

Medal of Honor Warfighter blasts it way with a new multiplayer trailer. Currently in beta on the XBOX360, its trying to at least do something fresh and new in the 'Call of Duty' style multiplayer front. A step up from the first game definitely Medal of Honor Warfighter releases October 25th. Watch the trailer below....

Battlefield 3: Aftermath DLC Première Trailer - Releases December 2012

DICE debuts the first gameplay trailer for the fourth DLC expansion for Battlefield 3, Aftermath. Taking place after an earthquake the fourth multiplayer DLC will feature 4 new maps, new game modes, new unlocks, new heavily modified civilian vehicles. Something a bit different from your usual multiplayer maps. It is unclear if this will be the final DLC for Battlefield 3; but with Battlefield 4 beta next year, I don't expect Battlefield 3 to last till next year... or I might be wrong. Trailer below...

Tilted Mill Announces Medieval Mayor - Developing Their Classic Style of City Builder

Classic city builder developer, Tilted Mill Entertainment has announced a new city builder they're working on. It's been quite a while since they've done one of these with the last games being hybrid action RPG's and strategy games(Hinterland). Medieval Mayor takes places in the dark ages. Build roads, housing, give them arts and science. Civilise them and avoid bankruptcy, build a thriving city and all that jazz. Based on the press release, it seems like there is a focus on making the game more accessible... which often spells doom to those that love our games to have more depth. But details are lacking for me to make any definite judgement on this. I would guess that they would somewhat maintain the walker system from the previous games (Children of Nile, Zeus, Caesar III and Pharaoh). Medieval Mayor is targeted for a 2013 release for PC and tablets.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Launch Trailer Launched

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 has got a launch trailer, despite being about a month away from release. Black Ops 2 takes the series forward into the future, 2025, with a crazed antagonist that has control over a robotic army of death machines all over the world. Balck Ops 2 release 13th November 2012. Watch the trailer below...

DayZ Standalone Game Gets Its First Screenshots

DayZ creator, Dean 'Rocket' Hall has released the first few screenshots for the DayZ standalone game. It features interiors of houses, sheds and all manner of structures. The standalone game will allow gamers to explore the interior of structures more and expands on the accuracy of portraying a zombie apocalypse region. The images are in a pre-alpha state, it's not finished but gives you an idea of the amount of detail being added to the popular mod. DayZ is targeted to be in alpha by the end of this year.

Ravaged Releasing Next Week - Launch Trailer Out

What happens when you take Rage's art style and world and made it into a post apocalyptic mutliplayer game with vehicular combat and ground combat? You get Ravaged, developed by 2 Dawn Games, a team that has worked on Battlfield 2 and Frontlines Fuels of War. It's releasing next week on October 18th and will come with a demo for those itching to give it a try. It got vast maps, 10 different classes, two opposing teams; the resistance and scavengers. Watch the trailer below...

Assassin's Creed III Weapons & Combat Trailer - Lots of Stabby Stabby

Assassin's Creed III is coming out end of this month and Ubisoft has released this short combat and weapons trailer. Showing the weapons Connor has. Lots of people die in this trailer. Watch the trailer below...

Far Cry 3 The Tribe Trailer Introduces Citra & Dennis - Who?

Crazy people that's who. Far Cry 3 solidified itself as one loony game with the previous trailers focusing on insane antagonist, a crazy scientist guy, and now you're introduced to someone... on first impression is pretty normal... but, perhaps, even more crazier. Far Cry 3 is turning out to have a crazy story. The game releases Novermber 30th. Watch the trailer below...

Mechwarrior Online Goes Open Beta On October 16th

The free to play Mechwarrior Online will be available for everyone to download and play on October 16th.Based off of FASA's really popular Mechwarrior universe this free to play version is whet the shortlived announcement of Mechwarrior 5 ended up being. Not necessarily a bad thing. The game is a lot of fun with an almost class based system with different Mech classes with specific roles on the battlefield. I can't wait to pilot a mech again. I'll see you guys on the battlefield with my Mad Cat mech.

GoG Introduces Divinity Pay What You Want Bundle

GoG is taking a page off of The Hunble Indie Bundle. They are having a pay what you want offer for the Divinity bundle RPG games which includes Divine Divinity, Beyond Divinity, and Divinity 2. The way their pay what you want works a little different though. The more you pay, the more games you get. So if you pull the slider down all the way to USD$0.99 you only get Divine Divinity. Which is already a pretty good deal. This deal ends on October 18th.

Hitman Absolution Story Telling Trailer - Taking Men(& Women) In Tight Suites To A New Level

SquareEnix has released this lengthy story telling trailer for Hitman Absolution. This trailer talks with the actors mo capping and reading the dialogue for the game. Hitman Absolution's cinematics and cutscenes are inspired heavily by cinematogophry from Holywood. Hitman Absolution releases November 20th. Watch the trailer below...

Crysis 3 Multiplayer Introduction Demo - Crysis Multiplayer Finally Something Worth The Wait?

Crysis 3 Producer Mike Read gives us the low down on what to expect in Crysis 3's multiplayer modes. So far we've seen hunter mode, a stealth driven objective based mode that is what I called Predator the game. Crash-Site mode returns in Crysis 3. This time you take control of alien pods that is dropped by an Alien ship. Crysis 3 releases February 2013. Watch the video below...

1-Minute Gaming News - October 6 2012

1-Minute Gamings News for the week. Trailers for upcoming games and more.

SimCity Gameplay Strategy Video 1 - Build A Gambling Den

A SimCity developer gives a breakdown of the gameplay you'll experience in the upcoming SimCity. Water pipes and power lines are out, electricity and water flows through your road network. I suppose this makes things easier to manage. In this video, they demonstrate how to get a casino/gambling city off form a basic start. SimCity releases February 2013. Check out the video below...

Need For Speed Most Wanted Trailer Goes Through The Most Wanted List

Criterion's Need For Speed Most Wanted single player will have you racing against the most wanted list, the 10 most daring, fast and elite racers in the world. You can gain that car if you take him down, which is a rather cool and fresh concept. I like what Criterion are doing with the Need For Speed games. Not afraid to change things just a bit, their own take on classic NFS games. Most Wanted looks to be just that. Need for Speed Most Wanted releases November 2nd. Watch the trailer below...

Medal of Honor Beta Warfighter Trailers - Beta Available Now on XBOXlive

EA released two trailer one a quick look at the beta gameplay, the other an overview of what's in the beta. Beta currently only available on the XBOX 360 but I expect it to open up to other platforms later. It's looking a lot better than the first game already. DICE really went further to make multiplayer more unique this time round. Watch the videos below...

Assassin's Creed III Connor Story Trailer - Out For Revenge?

In the latest trailer for Assassin's Creed III, Connor narrates his story. I guess you can easily predict his background, since he is part native American. Oooo village burnt down? Check. It's a pretty cool trailer, I must admit. Assassin's Creed II releases October 30th. Watch the trailer below...

Mass Effect 3 Retaliation Free DLC Announced - Releasing October 9th

Remember the tough as nails Collectors? They are back with Mass Effect 3's upcoming DLC, Retaliation. It's a free multiplayer DLC, so no new storyline here. It has the whole gamut of new weapons, new characters such as the Turian Havoc soldier and the Turian Ghost Infiltrator, new maps, new challenges... this is their biggest multiplayer DLC to date. Just out of curiosity, how many of you out there play the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer? Watch the trailer below...

Medal of Honor Warfighter Multiplayer Beta Opens Up Later Today On XBOX 360

EA released this trailer to announce the debut of the Medal of Honor Warfighter multiplayer beta on XBOX live later today(October 5th). This is an exclusive for the platform and they have not announced a beta for other platforms. But one can assume it will eventually be out for the PS3 and PC sometime later.The game release later this month on 26th October. Watch the announcement video below...

Survarium Developer Diary 3 Shows Alpha Game Footage

Looks like STALKER online. Vostok Games, Survarium might really be the spiritual successor to STALKER. Looks like its developing nicely. Just hope they wont take years. Watch the developer diary video below...

Cliff Blezinski Parts Ways With Epic Games

The most recognisable figure from Epic Games, Cliff Blezinski has announced his departure from the game development studio. In the industry for 20 years developing classic like Jazz Jackrabbit, Unreal and Gears of War, Cliff was one of those figures you always saw a lot of in major game exhibition/conventions. He did not say what he'll be doing, but stated he needs a much needed break away from the gaming industry and wants to move on to his next stage in his career. "I’ve been doing this since I was a teenager, and outside of my sabbatical last year, I have been going non-stop. I literally grew up in this business, as Mike likes to say. And now that I’m grown up, it’s time for a much needed break." Cliff wrote in his personal note to colleagues. Love him or hate him... he had a hand in shaping the gaming industry and the trends we see in games. You will be missed Cliff.

War of The Roses Released - Release Trailer Shows Medieval Mayhem

Fatshark's War of The Roses has been released. It costs USD$29.99. The game is a multiplayer medieval battle game. None of those sissy things you call guns. Just steel versus... erm, arrows.You might think Mount & Blade already allows that, and you're right, but War of The Roses comes with Battlefield style stats progression unlocks etc. Anyone planning on getting this? Watch the release trailer below...

The War Z Colorado World Map Trailer & Gameplay Footage - Survive The Zombie Apocalypse

Hammerpoint Interactive put out this environment tailer for their upcoming The Warz Z online shooter. The game borrows heavily from the popular Day Z mod for Arma 2 and has been criticised for 'ripping off' the idea from Day Z. Regardless whether they have or not, it looks good. Now that Day Z creator and Bohemia Interactive are working on a standalone Day Z, there going to be quite a bit of competition in this zombie survival online shooter genre. Planned for a fall 2012 release so keep your eye out on more details. I've included a rampage gameplay footage and the new Colorado trailer below...