Another gem from the currently running GamesCom in Cologne is this Mass Effect 3 trailer, showcasing the combat system. Part 1, titled Squad Leader, shows us a bit about that paired with some exciting gameplay. The blurb from EA says "Mass Effect 3 a classic, high-octane alien adventure. The scale of the emotion and action are at an all-time high. Mass Effect 3 is the ultimate action RPG -- this is all out galactic war. Check out this latest trailer which debut at Gamescom 2011." ...

Batman: Arkham City sees the release of another villain trailer today. This time it features Victor Fries, AKA Mr. Freeze. It's neatly composed with some suspenseful and dramatic "dun-dun" music, as well as a mood setting quote from the cold man himself; "Have you ever seen a flower die? Watched something that was once so beautiful, so full of life, collapse and rot from within?"

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Comic-Con delivers more goodies, with Warner dishing out another Batman: Arkham City trailer. The Penguin is featured this time around; "Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, AKA -- The Penguin, is continuing his shady business dealing within Arkham City, bringing chaos and corruption to the dark alleys and foreboding corridors of the sprawling cityscape." "The foul fiend brings his criminal and financial genius, hand-to-hand expertise, treacherous toys and his feathered friends into the walled streets of ...

As far as the franchise goes, Street Fighter III remains the best in the series thus far as far as I'm concerned. So, unsurprisingly, I'm a little excited about the forthcoming Online Edition of Third Strike, which has now been scheduled for an August 24 release. It's the highest-budget download game from the studio working on it, and when you consider the feature list below that's not hard to believe.

• GGPO Netcode
• "Arcade-perfect" gameplay
• New Trials mode
• Hundreds of challenges
• Enhanced

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Unconfirmed reports from Insideris tell the exciting story that you will be able to play Xbox 360 games on your Windows 8 PC! Earlier this month Microsoft announced plans to merge Xbox.com and Games for Windows Marketplace into a one-stop-shop, which perhaps give some weight to the rumour. However it is also said that a the GFWL platform will still be used, restricting cross-platform multiplayer, initially at least.

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Don't watch this with the lights off. Rocksteady's new Batman: Arkham City trailer reveals Edward 'The Riddler' Nigma, in a very creepy kind of way. The trailer sets a good foundation for what to expect in tone and in gameplay - expect some interesting challenges as you aim to beat The Riddler's deadly traps.

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Finally, after promises and teasers, the entire 15 minute E3 2011 presentation of Bioshock Infinite is now available online in all of its glory. I actually hadn't given this next installment too much thought, but with this, has rocketed onto my must-buy list. It's now obvious why it heralded so much praise at the event, and you should certainly watch it too - right now.

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"The Dawn" is the second behind the scenes look into the development of id Software's new first person shooter, Rage. Part two of six, this time id Software venture into a discussion about the creation of the IP's story; the destruction of civilization, as well as the friend and foe you'll encounter along the way.

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First the news that we'll be hearing about the Mass Effect movie at Comic-Con, and now it has been revealed that we'll be seeing some new Batman: Arkham City footage at the event as well! The discovery was made by fan site ArkhamCity.co.uk, who rearranged an epic anagram of official Tweets to come out with the very clear message: "ROCKSTEADY IS RELEASING A VIDEO AT SDCC". What's SDCC? San Diego Comic-Con. It runs from July 21-24. It's likely the Arkham City trailer will be shown on July 21st, ...

We've been left in the dark regarding any potential Mass Effect film for quite a long time, but finally dawn breaks, and it's bright! The studio behind Inception and The Dark Knight, Legendary Pictures, is at the helm - having snatched up the rights to the film in May 2010. Excitingly, they've just delivered a press release revealing that it will be a part of their line-up at Comic-Con this July! Screenwriter Mark Protosevich will attend as a part of the studio's panel, as will BioWare's Casey Hudso...