Perhaps the worst kept secret of the impending Mass Effect 3 release is that it will include a multiplayer component. This rumour has now been confirmed by BioWare who inform us that we can expect some 4-player co-op action with the franchise's next instalment, titled "Galaxy at War". In it, you'll be able to create and develop a unique character and explore the Mass Effect universe with friends. Characters won't be limited to humans either, so if you feel the need to roll-out as a Turian, Kro...

Aired during an English Premier League match on Friday was this Modern Warfare 3 campaign trailer. Titled "Redemption", the all-new single player trailer provides a lot of action as well as a few spoilers. The description reads "in the world's darkest hour, are you willing to do what is necessary? Prepare yourself for a cinematic thrill-ride as only Call of Duty can deliver."

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Forza 4 is just over a week away from release. For those of you that just can't wait, or aren't quite sure if you're willing to shell out the coin quite yet, you can now take a quick drive around Bernese Alps to make up your mind. The demo weights in at 1.27 GB but only currently available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers....

Partnering with Virgin Gaming, EA have revealed a $1,600,000 "Worldwide Conquest" cash prize tournament for their forthcoming first-person-shoot epic, Battlefield 3. They claim it's the biggest console cash prize pool in history! You did read that right, however. Yes, console. Unfortunately for PC gamers, you will need BF3 on your Xbox 360 or PS3 to take part.

Here's the press release in full:

EA and Virgin Gaming Announce Battlefield 3 Videogame Competition with $1.6 Million...

I wasn't too sure about an F1 2011 purchase, with concerns about how different or how much of an improvement it could be over 2010. But, the demonstration of new feature inclusions such as DRS, KERS and the safety car have secured my $50. This final video developer diary for F1 2011 features Senior Producer Paul Jeal and Chief Games Designer Stephen Hood, talking about those aforementioned season updates.

F1 2011 will be available on Steam come September 22nd.

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Uploaded to the official Battlefield YouTube channel just a couple of hours ago is an extended look at the Operation Guillotine gameplay trailer that was teased last week. In it you will take an extended look at how U.S. Marine Sgt. Blackburn enters the city of Tehran in Operation Guillotine, a joint operation to capture key members of the PLR leadership. You'll find the video embed below and in case you missed it; we posted up some drool-worth screenshots yesterday as well, which you can check o...

A new addition to the Batman: Arkham City roster has been revealed; Deadshot A.K.A. Floyd Lawton. Rocksteady's Sefton Hill discusses the character and the role he'll play in the highly anticipated Batman sequel. There's a ton of new gameplay footage in this latest episode as well, so be sure to check it out in the embed.



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Now available on the PlayStation Network, Xbox LIVE and PC is the long awaited FIFA 12 demo. It's lands a fortnight before the game hits stores, and has been receiving high praise from a wide range of publications. GamesMaster has the world's first review, scoring it a whopping 94% and calling it "the freshest and most fearless FIFA in living memory." Konami's PES 2012 demo is also out, if you want a football sim comparison....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer reveal recently exploded onto the internet, showcasing a bunch of game modes including Kill Confirmed, Capture the Flag, Team Deathmatch and Ground War. Weapons also get featured; you'll spot a airdrop traps, remote turrets, EMPs, flashes, frags, bouncing betty's and more.

Modern Warfare 3 is available November 8 on Xbox, PS3 and PC.


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Sydney's Team Bondi, the studio behind the critically acclaimed L.A. Noire, has gone into administration. A report from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission explains that an administrator was appointed on Tuesday. The studio's office is being advertised for lease. This unfortunate news is received after a string of dramas at the studio; being subject to criticisms regarding unsuitable working conditions from staff, a treacherous six year development of L.A. Noire, and Rockstar pu...