Section: Video Games

Rockstar building ‘cutting-edge’ next-gen tech
Company's Scotland office seeking programmer to help build new technology to power open-world games.  Grand Theft Auto V developer Rockstar North is seeking an experienced programmer to assist in building "cutting-edge" next-generation technolog...
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Metro 2033 free for Facebook fans
Those who "Like" the official Metro page will receive PC download code redeemable at Steam until December 16.  In advance of Metro: Last Light's debut early next year, THQ has made the original Metro 2033 free through a new Facebook promotion. B...
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Wii U sells 308,000 units at Japanese launch – Report
Data from Famitsu and Enterbrain reveals launch weekend hardware sales figure for Nintendo's new console; New Super Mario Bros. U sells 170,563 units.  The Wii U sold 308,570 units during its launch weekend in Japan, according to data from Famit...
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Diablo III for consoles ‘up and running’
Blizzard exec Rob Pardo says console version of dungeon crawler "looking pretty cool," but still not an official project at the company.  A console version of Diablo III is "up and running" at Blizzard Entertainment, but the game is still not an...
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Dark Souls II Wii U petition kicks off
Online petition to bring From Software's role-playing game to Nintendo's first HD console begins; 3,000 signatures netted thus far.  On Friday night, Dark Souls II was announced for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, but not the Wii U. Now, ga...
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Disney buys Korea’s StudioEX
Company intends to break into free-to-play market with buyout using developers of Heroes of the Pantheon.  Disney Interactive, the publisher behind the recent Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, has purchased South Korean developer StudioEX. ...
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Journey composer to score upcoming Leisure Suit Larry remake
Grammy-nominated artist Austin Wintory to compose for Kickstarter-funded project.  Austin Wintory, renowned for creating the music of PS3 title Journey, has another, decidedly less experimental game he's composing for. ...
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Sony Entertainment Network now accessible via PC
The new Sony Entertainment Network store allows users to make purchases for their PlayStation 3 and Vita from a desktop web browser. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has officially revealed a new online store that allows PC users to purchase PSN co...
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The Last of Us multiplayer mode confirmed
Naughty Dog's first non-Uncharted game since 2005 will have multiplayer, with details coming later; preorder bonuses announced.  [ Watch Video ] Comment on this videoWatch this video in High DefThe Last of U...
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Dark Souls II will be ‘more understandable’
From Software's new role-playing game will also be "more straightforward," producer Tomohiro Shibuya says.  One of the biggest reveals during the 2012 Video Game Awards show on Friday was Dark Souls II for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. L...
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