Rage preview
Unlike most high-profile games, Rage has not been shrouded in mystery. Its developer, id software, has been candid about its premise and its gameplay. Perhaps that's why getting access to the first two hours of the single player campaign felt entirely uns
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We go back to visit F.E.A.R. 3, which launched in late June, to see if the game deserves your attention. Did you miss a scary hidden gem, or is F.E.A.R. 3 better left undiscovered?
READ MORE >"Yes, but they're pretty regular and I have not run into any issues where a checkpoint was way ..."
see all 13 commentsDiablo 3 Hands-on Preview
Get a good look at what to expect from the imminent Diablo 3 beta in this hands-on report.
READ MORE >"Nice work Garnett I enjoyed that...got the juices floooooooooooooowing"
see all 67 commentsAlice: Madness Returns review
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Madness Returns doesn't stray far from its predecessor, beckoning Alice and the player to return to not only the world of Wonderland, but to the era of 32-bit gaming as well.
READ MORE >"This was my intention but I think it was blown out of proportion. We do a lot of stuff for ..."
see all 131 commentsChild of Eden review
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Though Child of Eden has been out for weeks, it has not been getting a lot of attention. Shacknews goes back to examine whether or not Q Entertainment's latest is a hidden gem or best left undiscovered.
READ MORE >"They released that on the XBLA too, right? I remember liking that."
see all 10 commentsNeed for Speed The Run gets back in the car
I ran from Need for Speed The Run unimpressed at E3. EA returns one month later, with a new demo set in the desert. Is it any better?
READ MORE >"If it aint arcade handling ALL the way, then its a fail. and I have about million arcade ..."
see all 10 commentsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine multiplayer preview
We kick the tires on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine's class-based competitive multiplayer component, and come away impressed.
READ MORE >"WHAT CLASS ARE YOU GUYS PLAYING? (caps intented for thread title) i foresee an overpopulation ..."
see all 71 commentsBastion review
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The world of the Bastion has been shattered by a great Calamity in SuperGiant Games debut title, and it's up to the Kid to put things back together.
READ MORE >"Normally id agree but it doesnt look to me that it would benefit from the extra grunt of a PC so ..."
see all 28 commentsUncharted 3 multiplayer beta preview
With the Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception multiplayer beta ending on July 14, Shacknews gives our impressions of what is arguably the biggest game release in Sony's upcoming calendar.
READ MORE >"I actually think this is a lot closer to what brink was advertised as in terms of traversal of ..."
see all 9 commentsShadows of the Damned review
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The weird and wild world of Shadows of the Damned makes it way to the Xbox 360 and PS3. Shacknews rushes into hell and attempts to aid Garcia Hotspur in his quest to save his girlfriend.
READ MORE >"Sounds amazing! I'm excited even more after reading up a bit on the progression of the ..."
see all 10 commentsWasteland Angel preview
Wasteland Angel by developer Octane Games gears up for some post-apocalyptic vehicular combat this summer.
READ MORE >"If they went for the comedic that would make me look twice at it at least. Made me laugh btw."
see all 4 commentsE3 2011 video tour recap
Missed our video tours of the E3 2011 show floor and our detailed look at the PS Vita and Nintendo Wii U? Here are our videos, straight from the industry's biggest event for you to enjoy.
READ MORE >"I agree. They covered a lot.. but didn't blast the page full of crap... most of the stuff was ..."
see all 8 commentsE3 2011: Prototype 2
Prototype 2 is set to deliver a new adventure, built upon a fresh engine, and starring a new lead character. Former soldier James Heller hunts down Alex Mercer (the original game's hero) in a revenge drama set for 2012.
READ MORE >"Similar to how they've addressed some of the biggest player gripes in AC2."
see all 11 commentsE3 2011: Serious Sam 3 BFE
Developer Croteam returns to the world of Serious Sam with his first new adventure since 2005. Serious Sam 3 might sport a new, impressive engine, but it's the same over-the-top and hardcore gameplay the serious is known for.
READ MORE >"Clicking 'buy now' on the official site takes you to the Steam page, so I assuming it's using ..."
see all 19 commentsE3 2011: Gears of War 3
The gears keep spinning as the trilogy starring Marcus and Dom come to an end with Gears of War 3. We take a look at the campaign and the game's completely different take on Horde mode.
READ MORE >"so you want developers to make any game other than the ones they are making?? lmao!"
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