Ubisoft: Far Cry 2 follow-up in 'preliminary stages'

Narrative designer Patrick Redding confirms Montreal studio is fleshing up open-world shooter sequel; a return to Africa likely.

Posted 11:43 am PT Aug 27

GC 2008: Games Con breaks 200K attendees

Leipziger Messe logs record turnout to largest-of-its-kind European gaming convention, announces 2009 conference to run August 19-23.

Posted 4:37 pm PT Aug 25

Left 4 Dead buried until November 20

New launch date for Valve and Turtle Rock Studios' PC, 360 zombie horror shooter commemorates 10th anniversary of Half-Life.

Posted 10:44 am PT Aug 25

GC 2008: Enchanted Folk Hands-On

We hunted down Konami's latest portable offering at its Games Convention stand and had a quick play with this cute adventure game.

Posted 8:35 am PT Aug 23

GC 2008: Bayonetta Updated Impressions

The vixenish witch was here at Leipzig, and Sega had a brand new stage to show us. Check out our impressions of the new level, as well as some extra weapons she was packing.

Posted 6:49 am PT Aug 23

GC 2008: Backbreaker Hands-On

Who dares challenge Madden in the console football genre? NaturalMotion, that's who...

Posted 6:00 pm PT Aug 22

Project Origin haunts Q1 2009

Monolith's spiritual successor to 2005's paranormal shooter F.E.A.R. ships out on the 360, PS3, and PC early next year.

Posted 5:01 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Fairytale Fights First Look

Playlogic shows off its previously unannounced action game at the 2008 Games Convention in Leipzig.

Posted 1:46 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Captain Blood First Look

1C is bringing high-seas adventure to your Xbox 360, and we've got an updated look.

Posted 1:20 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim Impressions

Charge! Charge, I say! Please charge! Pretty please? C'mon guys, charge... awww.

Posted 12:43 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: They Are Still Making Dreamcast Games

Apparently, people are still making Dreamcast games. I found this game--Wind and Water: Puzzle Battles--on the show floor of the Leipzig Games Convention today, tucked away into a corner of Hall 4. It's coming to Europe from publisher Redspot Games and developer Yuan Works. It's a pretty standard...

Posted 12:23 pm PT Aug 22

Space Invaders Leipzig exhibit sparks 9/11 controversy

Although the latest and the greatest games are making the biggest buzz at the Leipzig Games Convention this week, one classic arcade staple is finding itself in the spotlight again, thanks to a controversial piece of art. The installation, Invaders!, juxtaposes an adapted version of Space Invaders...

Posted 12:23 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Stilwater TV

I've seen quite a lot of Saints Row 2 during the past six months, so it wasn't a huge surprise when my demo at the Games Convention today showed very little that was new. I saw the character customization again, the end result was a freakish looking thug of questionable gender again, and I saw the...

Posted 12:22 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Blizzard's 'Rings of Exposure'

I'll admit to a case of the nerves when taking my three Blizzard appointments yesterday here in Leipzig. I had a sneaking suspicion that the developer/publisher wouldn't be showing anything new on any of its trio of upcoming games--Diablo III , StarCraft II , or World of WarCraft: Wrath of the Lich...

Posted 12:19 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: BioShock PS3 Updated Impressions

Here in Leipzig, I just had my first look at the DLC "challenge rooms" exclusive to the fashionably late PlayStation 3 port of BioShock. Problem is, it wasn't GameSpot's first look. We saw the exact same demo during E3. But with BioShock being the incredible game it is, I'll gladly take any...

Posted 12:17 pm PT Aug 22

Age of Conan expanding in '09

Funcom tells Leipzig audience that it is "aiming" to release the first retail add-on to its popular fantasy MMORPG sometime next year; first teaser art raises possibility of Khitai addition.

Posted 12:15 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: LeipzigBigPlanet

The PlayStation booth at this year's Games Convention has around 30 consoles set up for attendees wishing to get hands-on with LittleBigPlanet. There's no danger that anyone won't know where to find it, either, because there are posters for Media Molecule's surefire hit all over town. We have a...

Posted 12:13 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Activision's Press Conference

When you've reached the top of the hill like Activision has, there's probably not a huge amount of pressure to go and shake up the status quo. Perhaps that's why today's press conference was so light on new details and announcements. It was more of a reassurance to the European press that this...

Posted 12:12 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: New Green Xbox 360 Controller

Rumour surfaces about new controller from Microsoft; Konami rep. claims new '16-way' d-pad will be bundled with Pro Evolution Soccer 2009. While Microsoft claims that it has nothing new for Leipzig this year, a new controller for the Xbox 360 has surfaced on Konami's booth. It appears to be the...

Posted 12:10 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Electronic Arts Press Conference

Leipzig Day 3 kicked off this morning, beginning with the EA press conference on the show floor. As expected, the conference featured a mixture of stuff we've seen back at E3 and at least week's EA Summer Showcase , but there were also a few new announcements made on-hand that kept things...

Posted 12:09 pm PT Aug 22

Leipzig 08 has begun!

GameSpot is on hand as the world's biggest games show kicks off.Today is the press day here in Leipzig, which allows writers and business types a chance to get round the show without fighting thousands of people. Here are some images from hall 5, where Sony, Disney and EA are all exhibiting. ...

Posted 12:07 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Don Daglow discusses the next 20 years of games

If there's one person who can accurately predict the future of the videogame industry, it's Don Daglow. He's been designing games since the days when computers filled an entire room. Since then, he's done work for Intellivision, EA, and the recently hibernating Stormfront Studios. Despite all his...

Posted 12:06 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: David Perry gazes into crystal ball

Ex-Shiny head talks about the future of electronic entertainment; extols the virtues of free-to-play. At development house Shiny, David Perry was responsible for creating some of the most iconic characters in gaming. Earthworm Jim was a giant of the 16-bit era, and his success allowed the creative...

Posted 12:05 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Games are not Movies

Earlier today, in one of the smaller rooms being used for GCDC sessions, Alex Laurant gave a presentation titled Media Migration: The Transition from Film to Games. Honestly, I went in there expecting a discussion on the pros and cons of developing movie-licensed games, but what Laurant really...

Posted 12:04 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Two Views of the Gaming Future

Day 2 started off for me with back-to-back sessions this morning, covering the future of gaming. The first session, hosted by WildTangent CEO Alex St. John, and dealt with "Gaming in 2020". Crytek's Cevat Yersi hosted the second session, discussing the future of gaming graphics. St. John's session...

Posted 12:03 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Gears 2, Still More 'Badass'

It's a bit ironic that today's Leipzig keynote focused on Gears of War 2, which likely won't be released in Germany due to the country's laws regarding in-game violence. Still, any chance to check out Gears 2 is welcomed, even by people who might not get a chance to play the game. Forget Cliff...

Posted 12:01 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: In Game Advertising

In game advertising is a rather controversial subject, but despite the numerous sides to the issue, it's really only the opponents whose voices are ever heard. It's that vocal opposing side that shouts the loudest, complaining about how silly it is for Snake to fight the atrocities of war with the...

Posted 12:00 pm PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Empire: Total War Impressions - Land Combat

Sega and The Creative Assembly show off land combat in their upcoming historical real-time strategy game for the first time.

Posted 11:59 am PT Aug 22

GDC 2008: Building Lego Universe

While I'm an avowed (former) Lego junkie, I had forgotten that a fully dedicated Lego game was still in development. Announced in 2007, the MMOG Lego Universe promises to differ from the licensed Lego games such as Lego Star Wars and Lego Batman; instead, it's more of a return to Lego's roots,...

Posted 11:57 am PT Aug 22

GC 2008: Resistance 2 Updated Impressions

Insomniac's Ryan Schneider talks Resistance 2's separate co-op campaign and ambitious multiplayer features.

Posted 10:54 am PT Aug 22

Hot new trailer for The Witcher Enhanced Edition.

Posted 3:11 pm PT Aug 21

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Get ready for some headshot action in Resident Evil 5.

Posted 3:34 pm PT Aug 21

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Interview with Ed Boon about Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe from Leipzig GC 2008!

Posted 2:38 pm PT Aug 21

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Sony unveils the PSP 3000, 160 GB PS3, controller keypad, EyePet, and Heavy Rain.

Posted 10:24 pm PT Aug 20

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Awesome new trailer for Crysis Warhead from Leipzig GC 2008!

Posted 6:01 pm PT Aug 20

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There's more high-speed action in this trailer for Midnight Club: Los Angeles.

Posted 8:58 am PT Aug 21

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Journey into Stargate Worlds with this new trailer.

Posted 1:55 am PT Aug 21

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Check out the latest video for Heavy Rain from Leipzig GC 2008.

Posted 11:42 am PT Aug 20

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Sony announces the newest in the PSP family!

Posted 10:28 am PT Aug 20

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Check out awesome footage from Silent Hill: Homecoming from Leipzig GC 2008.

Posted 11:52 am PT Aug 20

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is the full sequel to 2004's bloodthirsty sci-fi real-time strategy game, set in the Warhammer 40K universe.

Rock Band returns featuring a new set list, improved instruments, and online modes.

French developer Quantic Dream (the team behind the acclaimed adventure game Indigo Prophecy) brings you Heavy Rain, a game featuring realistic character emotions and new gameplay mechanics.