Mortal Kombat Preview
We sign waivers and put our bodies (and blood) on the line to check out the latest additions to Mortal Kombat, from NetherRealm Studios...
READ MORE >The Riddler goes 'Jigsaw crazy' in Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City
The Riddler returns in Batman: Arkham City, this time as an on screen villain who threatens the lives of citizens of Gotham with intricate "Jigsaw-like" puzzles the Dark Knight is forced to solve...
READ MORE >"It's still heaps better than what Brian Azzarello did to him in 'Joker.'"
see all 37 commentsGunshine.net Preview and Interview with developer Supercell
We take a look at Gunshine.net, a browser-based MMO with Syndicate among its inspirations, and chat with developer Supercell.
READ MORE >"Yeah, that might take some getting used to... but this is a different thing. The gameplay is ..."
see all 5 commentsInterview: Dax Ginn from Rocksteady on the psychology of Batman: Arkham City
Shacknews speaks with marketing game manager Dax Ginn at Rocksteady Studios about continuing the adventure of the caped crusader in Batman: Arkham City...
READ MORE >"Summary: Shacknews speaks with marketing game manager Dax Ginn at Rocksteady Studios about ..."
see all 2 commentsInterview: Big Huge Games GM Sean Dunn on Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
At an EA Partners Showcase at GDC 2011, I spoke with Big Huge Games studio general manager Sean Dunn about the connection to Oblivion, the existence of Skyrim, and the dangers of announcing a franchise rather than revealing a single title...
READ MORE >"It's great to see the open-world RPG niche get more competition and titles like this. As much as ..."
see all 5 commentsKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Preview
We take an one hour, guided tour of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning from developer Big Huge Games and walk away impressed and craving more...
READ MORE >"I was expecting big things from this game right off the bat, and it looks to be delivering so ..."
see all 6 commentsWatch the Unreal Engine 3 'Samaritan' tech demo
The gorgeous Unreal Engine 3 tech demo 'Samaritan' shown off at GDC 2011 is now available in handy video form for all to enjoy.
READ MORE >"Yeah, because as we all know, kids aren't influenced by games and movies!"
see all 52 commentsShinji Mikami on Shadows of the Damned and inspiring a new generation of competition
Shacknews interviews Shinji Mikami, legendary creator of the Resident Evil franchise. In our time with the Shadows of the Damned creative producer we discuss the upcoming shooter with Suda51, how Resident Evil 4 could have never been made, and more...
READ MORE >"I like how Mikami talks about the third person 3D camera like he invented it. I mean, people ..."
see all 19 commentsInterview: Wadjet Eye CEO Dave Gilbert
Wadjet Eye Games CEO Dave Gilbert discusses the trials and tribulations of developing and publishing indie adventure games, Gemini Rue, and the future of the genre.
READ MORE >"I buy most of my games in physical retail form because that's the cheapest in Europe. If a game ..."
see all 9 commentsShadows of the Damned Hands-on Preview
Imagined by the all-star team of Goichi "Suda 51" Suda (Clock Tower, No More Heroes) and Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil, God Hand), Shadows of the Damned is an exercise in the violent, comical, and absurd--and I mean that in the best way possible...
READ MORE >"Unrelated to the article, but it's nice how image galleries don't suck ass here now and are ..."
see all 15 commentsAlice: Madness Returns Preview
In early 2009 Electronic Arts announced a deal with game designer American McGee to create a second game set in his dark, twisted adaptation of...
READ MORE >"Never played the first but this looks well good. It's really got the burton-ish style. "
see all 20 commentsRochard Hands-On Preview
We get our hands on Recoil Games' Spring-due PSN downloadable, Rochard at GDC 2011, as well as some quotes from Creative Director Burt Kane.
READ MORE >"2D Space Portal without the Portals? Doesn't look bad, but also not that original... but I ..."
see all 6 commentsGDC 2011 sees record attendance, 2012 dates announced
It appears that GDC 2011 was a huge success. According to the event's official blog, the 25th Game Developers Conference was attended by a record 19,000 professionals and students...
READ MORE >"I've kept a special spot by the Unicorns horn on my Trapper Keeper"
see all 14 commentsInterview: Sheldon Carter from Digital Extremes on the many changes of The Darkness 2
Shacknews discusses what nearly four years, a completely new engine, and a totally different developer can do for a series like The Darkness 2 with Digital Extremes project director Sheldon Carter...
READ MORE >"I own The Darkness (free copy yay), but I too, have never actually played it!"
see all 24 commentsBungie: GDC panel MMO announcement was a joke gone bad
On its weekly update blog, developer Bungie explained that the recent news of its MMO-based future was a joke gone awry. According to the blog...
READ MORE >"Half the problem is that I was expecting Bungie to be announcing an MMO, because that's what ..."
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"In your opinion maybe :) I've played SSF4 and it was fun. I think I'm going to like this MK game ..."
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