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Blizzard Entertainment is about to drop a lot of new features for players of Diablo III.  New game modes, new game systems, clans and group, and more. Check out the snazzy trailer below. The expansion is set to be released sometime in 2014.

So there's this seven minute video of the upcoming South Park: The Stick of Truth game and it is bloody brilliant and funny and well, just take a look. After seeing this I can't help but want to play this game. It's different, combat looks awesome and fun and the dialogue is nothing short of spectacular.  It's what you'd come to expect from something based on the South Park universe. It is tragic, however, that Ubisoft has announced that the game has been pushed back from its original release date in December to March 4th. --- Courtesy of Games News Newtork and Ubisoft

The next iteration in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 4, hit store shelves yesterday and with every new iteration comes new a new story, new modes and a bigger bang altogether. However, does this new Battlefield hit the mark. Let's see what the critics have to say: Game Informer Score: 88 Battlefield 4 doesn't advance the series in any significant way, but the subtle improvements provide enough incentive for multiplayer fans to invest heavily in the land, air, and sea battles. GameSpot Score: 80   So with five versions of the game spread across two generations of consoles, which is the best Battlefield? Unsurprisingly, the PC version remains on top with excellent visuals and sprawling 64-player matches that make the most of the great maps and incredible combat diversity . GameTrailers  Score: 95 Battlefield 4 is stout entry to the series and a strong addition to the PlayStation 4 launch lineup. As the first game to demonstrate the prowess of the Frostbite 3...

About a week ago the first gameplay video of Kingdom Hearts 3 made its way to the internet. It came via the D23 Expo  Japan   2013 celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company and the 30th Anniversary of the Tokyo Disney Resort. The trailer sees Sora and company doing battle against several baddies and displays several new gameplay mechanics. What totally slays me is the transformation the Keyblade goes through, becoming a blaster. This new transformation is called, wait for it, Keyblade Transformation and varies depending on the Keyblade equipped. This new element is sure to hold a lot of surprises when KH 3 launches, I'm excited at the possibilities. The trailer then goes into Sora fighting enemies while riding on the helm of a Pirate Ship and a battle between Sora and a titan while riding a roller coaster, which is impressive to say the least. This is called the Attraction Flow which, as I understand it, is an evolution of the Free Flow from KH ...

Simply AMAZING. That's all I can say after watching the new gameplay trailer for Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto V. One aspect of the trailer I really found interesting was the ability to switch between the three main characters at any point. This opens the game to a lot more possibilities. Also there is SO much you can do in the game world, which means hours of fun to be had. Rockstar Games has a knack for pushing the boundaries with, not just gameplay, but also quality in their games and it looks like they aren't holding anything back for this one either. Grand Theft Auto V is slated to be released on September 17 and I can't wait to get my hands on this game.

This years Xbox LIVE Summer of Arcade has been dated and priced. It kicks off on August 7th with Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and also includes Charlie Murder, Flashback and Teenage Mutant Turtle: Out of the Shadows. As a bonus, anyone who buys two of the above mentioned games receives a Soul Pack for Ascend: Hand of Kul free. Here's the full pricing breakdown: Brothers : A Tale of Two Sons - August 7th/1200 MSP Charlie Murder - August 14th/800 MSP Flashback - August 21st/800 MSP TMNT: Out of the Shadows - August 28th/1200MSP Check out the trailer for Summer of Arcade below:

When Nintendo first announced Bayonetta 2 would be coming to their platform as an exclusive title I thought the move was very surprising. Bayonetta is one of my favorite games and after seeing this trailer I can't wait to see what Platinum Games does with the sequel. I've fallen in love with her all over again, her short hair and blue guns (not to mention the over-the-top action) just look remarkable.

The Xbox 360 has already had a redesign before, bringing with it the sleeker, quieter unit that we've come to know. However, it seems that Microsoft still has one more redesign in mind. Let me introduce you to the new Xbox 360. Starting today a new model, which reflects the aesthetics of the Xbox One, will be available for purchase at the same price as the current models. Did we really need another redesign? I don't think so. Know what else I think, it's all about marketing. I would have never thought of buying another Xbox 360, and probably won't, but the aspect of a new, redesigned console is very appealing. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

During the Microsoft E3 Conference today, it was announced that the console will be released this November and will be priced at $499. Now that's quite the price point and I'm not completely sold on the Xbox One yet. During the Press Event Microsoft failed to clarify some of the aspects that came to light before.

More goodies descend from E3. Here's a new trailer for Ubisoft's upcoming title, Watch Dogs. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

New gameplay footage released for the next installment of the FF XIII series, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

Today is June 10, 2013 and in a few hours the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, will kick off with the Microsoft Press Conference followed by the EA Press Conference. Below is the full list detailing when each event will begin. Monday June 10 Microsoft Event 9 AM PDT/12 PM EST EA Event 1 PM PDT/4 PM EST Ubisoft Event 3 PM PDT/6 PM EST Sony Event 6 PM PDT/9 PM EST Tuesday June 11 Nintendo Event 7 AM PDT/10 AM EST The show will be streamed on several outlets including IGN, Gametrailers, GameInformer and more. You can also check these sites for regular news and updates. You can also check back here for impressions of each conference and everything that happens. Now that you've got all of that, get ready. We're under the 2 hour mark before Microsoft kicks things off.

The Konami Pre-E3 Show will take place in roughly two and a half hours. The event is scheduled for 10 AM PDT and will showcase games like Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Castlevania: Lords Of Shadows II and more. You can check out the official Facebook event Page HERE  and catch the show either HERE (Gamespot) or HERE (Konami). E3 kicks off next Monday with the Microsoft Press Conference at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern.

It's official, the name of the new Xbox has been revealed. Xbox One, as it is now called, boasts improved functionality with Kinect, Skype and a host of other features sure to impress (which I will go into in a subsequent post). For now check out the reveal trailer below.

The Xbox: A New Generation Revealed Conference is moments away. There are several ways to catch the event, from Youtube to Xbox Live, Spike to Gametrailers and beyond. Whatever you choose make sure not to miss what Microsoft will be bringing to the table. Don't forget to check back later to see my impressions on the press event.

Let's start the morning off with a bang, shall we. Here's your first official trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins. Batman is in rare form, Deathstroke is out for blood and... it's best if I let the trailer explain. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

Krieg is official here.

Starting today and running until May 13, Gearbox is having a Borderlands 2 event to celebrate the coming of the new vault hunter Krieg. During the event Bandits will drop a lot more related loot. You can check out IGN and Game Informer who now have previews for the character up. --- Courtesy of Games News Network

Say hello to Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl, the next DLC character to enter the Injustice universe.

Recently Game Informer revealed the cover for their June issue. This issue, which should be available now for digital subscribers and in a few weeks for printer subscribers, has be dubbed the "definitive" PlayStation 4 issue. It covers everything PS4, from the future of the console to the new swanky controller to games. Games like Infamous: Second Son from Sucker Punch. Second Son will have a 10-page spread in the issue that will most likely be filled with juicy bits about the upcoming PS4 exclusive. Here's what I know so far about Infamous: Second Son (in list form, because who doesn't like a nice list):  The game takes place in  Seattle, now under lock down. You play as Delsin Rowe, a 24-year-old rebel with a cause. Cole MacGrath, the protagonist from the first two Infamous games, is in fact dead. Delsin doesn't know he is a Conduit at first and can absorb the abilities of others, a la Peter Petrelli from Heroes :). His first being the ab...