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Rumor: Massive layoffs at Sony Online Entertainment [Update]

By Alice O'Connor and Xav de Matos, Mar 31, 2011 6:15am PDT

As much as a third of Sony's MMO-making division has been laid off, according to rumours, and three studios may be outright closed.

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"Guess DC Universe didn't do very well. Not surprised. It didn't look like it would. I think ..."

- HisDivineOrder see all 31 comments

Rumor: Xbox 360 update frees 1GB space on game discs

By Alice O'Connor, Mar 30, 2011 12:00pm PDT

The mysterious "updated Xbox 360 disc format" Microsoft's testing opens up an extra gigabyte of DVD space for developers, rumours say.

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"Great! The only thing I care about is Skyrim making use of it!"

- InfernoAblaze see all 93 comments

Rumor: Warner initiating 'Online Pass' program for core titles, beginning with Mortal Kombat

By Xav de Matos, Mar 29, 2011 6:02pm PDT

A tipster has shared an email with Shacknews stating that NetherRealm's upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot will include an one-use code to enable online...

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"Who wants to carry around 2-3 games when you can just carry it all on a jump drive."

- ReckHavoc see all 61 comments

Rumor: Resident Evil 4, Code Veronica revamped for PS3, 360

By Alice O'Connor, Mar 23, 2011 6:45am PDT

The wonderful Resident Evil 4 might be revamped for PS3 and 360, swirling rumours are saying, as well as Resident Evil: Code Veronica.

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"I tried for a few hours, but i just didn't have the ammo, so i turned off all the lights and ..."

- Dravenport see all 19 comments

Report: Apple to unveil iPad 2 on March 2

By Steve Watts, Feb 23, 2011 5:30pm PST

Rumors are swirling that Apple is set to introduce a new iPad model at an upcoming event. Reportedly, the iPad 2 will be the highlight of Apple's upcoming March 2 gathering...

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Report: EA Opening Command & Conquer Studio 'Victory Games'

By Steve Watts, Feb 22, 2011 9:00am PST

EA seems to be opening a new studio titled "Victory Games" dedicated to strategy games like the Command & Conquer series, if an apparent website...

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"They made a good move with Jon Van Caneghem. He did a great job with the original Heroes of ..."

- DragonSire see all 14 comments

Rumor: Blizzard Considering Diablo for Consoles

By Steve Watts, Feb 10, 2011 10:00am PST

On the heels of yesterday's Activision Blizzard Q4 2010 earnings call, rumors are circulating that Blizzard may bring Diablo to consoles. Joystiq...

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"F*ck you Kotick !!! We allready seen that you don't know sh*t! Come near my country and I ..."

- nOpe1984 see all 74 comments

Rumor: Amazon Lists inFamous 2 "Hero Edition"

By Steve Watts, Feb 09, 2011 8:00am PST

It stands to reason that a franchise sequel like inFamous 2 would get the Collector's Edition treatment, but a retailer may have spilled the beans...

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"Do want this game. Do not want to spend $100 on the HE though. Way too pricey. I do like ..."

- carbontree see all 2 comments

Rumor: Survey Hints at Dance Central Sequel Changes

By Steve Watts, Feb 08, 2011 2:45pm PST

A new Microsoft Game Studios survey may hint at planned features for a sequel to Dance Central, reports Kotaku. The proposed features mostly center...

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"Uh, say what now? I think Harmonix needs to work on building a more complete product before ..."

- RowjinZee see all 4 comments

I Am Alive Digital-Only Report was a 'Joke'

By Xav de Matos, Feb 08, 2011 7:15am PST

Almost one week following an unconfirmed report that the game I Am Alive was being shifted from a retail product to download only, a new report...

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"It's entirely possible that Ubisoft is busy changing all marketing material for I Am Alive to ..."

- SpaecKow see all 15 comments

Report: Remake of Original Halo Coming This Year [Updated]

By Steve Watts, Feb 04, 2011 8:00am PST

[Update 11:45] A Microsoft spokesperson replied to our inquiry: "We do not comment on rumors or speculation." [Original Story] Halo is almost a...

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"Mark my words; this is NOT going to happen. Remember, you heard it here first."

- Damarius101 see all 98 comments

Rumor: Dragon Age 2 Demo Date Leaked

By Steve Watts, Feb 02, 2011 9:00am PST

Word of a Dragon Age 2 demo has come from an unexpected source. A BioWare page (via the BioWare forums) reveals a special early-access PC demo for...

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"in the comments to this story let's make up shit about the game we haven't played yet"

- dantastic see all 11 comments

Frontier Lays off a Number of Staff as 'The Outsider' Goes on Back Burner

By Alice O'Connor, Jan 21, 2011 4:00pm PST

Frontier Developments--maker of the Elite series and, more recently, Kinectimals--confirmed yesterday that it has laid off a number of staff after...

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"It's a term you hear more commonly in the UK. Both Alice and this developer are British, so ..."

- Wheatloaf see all 4 comments

Vague Hint from Telltale Leads to Walking Dead Rumors

By Steve Watts, Jan 21, 2011 10:30am PST

Telltale Games has snagged some revered intellectual properties lately, like Jurassic Park and Back to the Future, and now they may be moving...

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"yeah and even more worried considering they cut the entire writing staff from the first season ..."

- logan see all 11 comments

UK TV Host Jonathan Ross Teases 'Unexpected Revivals' for 3DS Event

By Xav de Matos, Jan 17, 2011 12:30pm PST

UK television host Jonathan Ross, who famously announced his involvement in Fable 3 before the game was officially revealed, has teased that...

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"probably going to just be already known revivals, like Kid Icarus, but new to the general UK ..."

- deathofrats see all 8 comments