Microsoft's felt Sega lacked 'enough muscle' for acquisition
A former Microsoft employee claims that the company considered buying Sega to crack into the game console industry, but Bill Gates felt that it lacked "enough muscle" to compete with Sony.
READ MORE >Aliens: Colonial Marines 'Bug Hunt' DLC spotted at retail
A retail ad appears to list a "Bug Hunt" DLC mode for Aliens: Colonial Marines. The ad claims it will hit on March 19 for $14.99.
READ MORE >"Bug hunt is what is likely what they'll likely need to consider before even thinking of any DLC ..."
see all 32 commentsSonic All-Stars Transformed making pit-stop on 3DS February 12
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is coming to 3DS next Tuesday, February 12.
READ MORE >Aliens: Colonial Marines PC getting season pass for four DLC packs
Aliens: Colonial Marines is getting a downloadable content season pass, at least on PC, according to a retail listing. Its season will consist of four packs that add campaign and multiplayer content.
READ MORE >"I'll reserve judgment until I see how the game fares with the gamer base. Sega's support for the ..."
see all 15 commentsThe Cave review: funky spelunking
We plumb the depths of The Cave, the latest adventure game from Double Fine Productions and adventure game pioneer, Ron Gilbert.
READ MORE >"AGREED. They need a damn follow or rally button. Its a drag managing the three protagonist."
see all 6 commentsBayonetta coming to PSN on January 29
Platinum Games' Bayonetta, featuring the butt-kicking witch with the too-slender legs, librarian glasses, and hair for clothes, will be coming to...
READ MORE >"Would be nice to know if theyre fixing any bugs before selling it on psn"
see all 4 commentsTotal War: Shogun 2 'Gold Edition' coming March 5
Sega is releasing a "Gold Edition" of Total War: Shogun 2 on March 5, which will include the game and both the "Rise of the Samurai" and "Fall of the Samurai" expansions.
READ MORE >THQ studios and games sold to Sega, Koch Media, Crytek, Take 2, and Ubisoft
In an auctioning process, THQ has sold many of its studios and upcoming games.
READ MORE >"THQ bought them for $10 million and sold them for $26 million, thats a pretty good profit!"
see all 137 commentsAliens: Colonial Marines leaves 'dangling threads' for the future
Aliens: Colonial Marines Brian Burleson says they left some "dangling threads" for other story writers to pick up.
READ MORE >"Randy still outright lied to us about the content and game content, although that is the norm ..."
see all 11 commentsProject X Zone coming to 3DS this summer
Project X Zone is coming to 3DS this summer. The tactical RPG takes characters across multiple franchises from multiple publishers: Capcom, Sega, and Namco Bandai, making it one of the most exhaustive cross-overs ever created in video games.
READ MORE >"This needs the full VA from the japanese version and just give us subtitles. I do not want to ..."
see all 4 commentsSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed adds Team Fortress characters on PC
Today, Sega and Valve have announced a partnership that will result in a delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich of mascot racing.
READ MORE >"They mentioned it only has Heavy, Pyro, and Spy, and I believe they are essentially one ..."
see all 7 commentsDescend into The Cave on January 22
Double Fine's "The Cave" is coming January 22 for PlayStation 3 and Wii U, and January 23 on Xbox 360 and Steam. It will cost $14.99.
READ MORE >Aliens: Colonial Marines PC specs revealed
Sega has announced the PC specs for Aliens: Colonial Marines, giving you a chance to confirm that your rig is up to the task before its February 12 release.
READ MORE >"Yep, I'm worried about that too. Their record is spotty, at best, with PC games."
see all 17 commentsAliens: Colonial Marines trailer visits an eerie nursery
The tension is getting thicker, as is the marketing hype, surrounding the upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines. In the latest installment of its short "From Concept to Game" trailers, developer Gearbox takes us inside an Alien Hive.
READ MORE >Anarchy Reigns review: flair for fighting
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Anarchy Reigns should be applauded for its variety and the new ideas it brings to the brawling genre. Even if some of the punches miss the mark, it's still a blast to smash hapless goons in different ways.
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