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Diablo 3's Team Deathmatch is not coming out in its current form, according to Diablo 3 Lead Designer Jay Wilson. The anticipated game mode is technically finished, but simply not providing the level of long-term engagement Blizzard was hoping for. "Simply fighting each other with no other … [Read more...] about Diablo 3 Team Deathmatch Scrapped, Dueling Alive & Well

Tomb Raider may be the first game in the series to get the multiplayer treatment. The current game is better known for the E3 trailer released earlier this year, which depicted a young Lara being sexually assaulted. The trailer started and fueled discussion of the way sexual violence against women … [Read more...] about Rumor: New Tomb Raider Bringing Multiplayer To Franchise?

Telltale's by all accounts excellent The Walking Dead hasn't missed a single "Best of 2012" list, and with good reason, but reports are coming in that the retail Xbox 360 version could have used a bit more time in the oven. Telltale's forum has seen a significant number of complaints from players … [Read more...] about Walking Dead Retail Game For Xbox 360 Suffering From Issues

Zombie MMO "The War Z" has been taken down from Valve's digital storefront less than a week after its release. The move comes in response to user backlash over questionable claims made by developers about game features. Promised features that never materialized are multiple maps extending over 100 - … [Read more...] about “The War Z” Stripped From Steam Following Bad PR And Misleading Claims

THQ's well-documented troubles have finally caught up with the company, leading to today's bankruptcy filing. The good news is this will apparently have no adverse effects on THQ's studios, pending games currently in development, or more importantly, its headcount. Granted, this might have something … [Read more...] about THQ Bought Out For $60 Million, Files For Bankruptcy Anyway

Telltale Games's zombie opus has certainly left an impression on critics and players alike as a solid vehicle for narrative, drama, and meaningful choices. The game, known for its gripping storyline and emotional depth, has garnered a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. As luck would have it, … [Read more...] about The Walking Dead Episode One For iOS Is Currently Free

The ending of one of the most anticipated AAA releases of next year is receiving some extra love and care, according to creative director Ken Levine. Nothing is being left to chance, least of all the game's resolution which has been a sore point for the first game of the franchise. Bioshock Infinite … [Read more...] about BioShock Infinite Ending To Make Up For Infamous BioShock 1 Ending

Frontier Developments, the studio behind Kinect Star Wars and the Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter, has announced it's laying off fourteen people just as the total for the fundraising campaign hit £780k. With 18 days to go, the £1.25 million target seems well within reach, but regardless of the amount … [Read more...] about Elite: Dangerous Kickstarter Marred By Frontier Developments Lays Offs

An earlier incarnation of God of War protagonist and tortured tragic hero Kratos was decidedly less Spartan and a lot more goth. A sketch posted on God of War designer David Jaffe's personal blog showing the character right before it was revealed to the world depicts a Kratos rocking spiky leather … [Read more...] about God of War’s Kratos Used To Be A Lot More “Smurfy”

Two years after kicking off and the better part of a year since it ended, the Infinity Ward shake-up that saw Vince Zampella and Jason West part ways with Activision and resulted in a massively publicized lawsuit is still news. In a New York Times interview, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick reveals more … [Read more...] about Activision CEO Details Modern Warfare Dev Firings, CoD Film

It was never going to stand for long, but it's good to see Microsoft come to its senses and its strange Windows Store ban of mature games lifted. GTA IV and The Witcher are both making their way to Microsoft's newly walled garden to prove the claim, with more (and newer) releases expected to … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Store To Accept Game Submissions Rated 18+

Formerly 3DS exclusive, Final Fantasy Theatrhythm is now available on the App Store as a free download. The rhythm take on the beloved franchise was well received on Nintendo's platform, where it shipped with 76 tracks as standard. The iOS version only has two songs available, but players have the … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Hits iOS Free With IAP