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A post to the Hellraid blog announces that Techland has put development of Hellraid "on hold," which often, though not always, marks the death of such a project (thanks Eurogamer). Here's word:We...

Pro gaming doesn't need balls to be considered a 'sport.' Thanks HARDOCP. Another CS-GO pro is hit with a Valve Anti Cheat ban.

AlterVerse - Steam Greenlight. "The AlterVerse is a VR world-creation and gaming platform. Imagine a three-way combo of Skyrim, Minecraft and Second Life: a virtual world in which players can...

War Thunder publisher Gaijin Entertainment announces Crossout, a vehicle-combat MMORPG in the works at Targem Games for release on Windows as a free-to-play title. Beta testing is set to begin this...

CD Projekt RED address the graphics in The Witcher 3 in a conversation with Eurogamer where they acknowledge that some effects shown in previews were cut from the release version of the game,...

Following another bout of controversy about NVIDIA's Gameworks program, AMD is promising improved beta drivers for the games in question, and have posted Important Information about AMD Catalyst...

EA announces the return of the Need for Speed series, saying they will deliver a new installment to Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 this fall to completely reboot the automotive action franchise....

The Witcher website announces the release of the version 1.03 patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This comes shortly after CD Projekt RED addressed graphics "downgrades" in the RPG sequel, and the...

Take-Two Interactive is suing the BBC to halt production of the movie they are planning to chronicle conflicts over the Grand Theft Auto series. Though this was likely to be more unkind to Jack...

Slitherine announces the release of the Glory of Macrag expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, offering an Ultramarines campaign to the turn-based strategy game. Here's what this involves:At the...

Stainless Games announces availability of Carmageddon: Reincarnation as a full release on Steam, following a run on Early Access. Admitting they will not be able to stir up the kind of controversy...

A new behind-the-scenes trailer shows off more of King's Quest, highlighting the hand-painted art style of the upcoming RPG remake. The description of the clip offers the details: "Kings Quest: "A...

A new trailer from Torment: Tides of Numenera shows off "A World Unlike Any Other," one of the "pillars" of inXile's upcoming role-playing game for Windows, OS X., and Linux. Here's a refresher on...

Combat Core- High-Powered 4-Player Arena Fighter! by Micah Betts Kickstarter. "A futuristic arena brawler packed with crazy powers, colorful characters, and a throwback to the N64/Dreamcast era!...

Dota 2 Update - May 20th 2015.

Xbox One Windows 10 update coming 'post-summer.' Bloodborne DLC confirmed. Thanks nin. 8GB Wii U to be discontinued in Japan. Doc Brown Returns in LEGO Dimensions. Thanks Ant.

League of Legends automated reform system targets toxic players. 'League of Legends' player admits swatting and stalking multiple victims in the U.S. and Canada.

Axiom Verge on GameWatcher. Broken Age: Act Two on GameWatcher. Technobabylon on GameSpot and Just Adventure and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Total War: Attila on Gaming Nexus. Wolfenstein: The Old Blood...

GamerGate critic posts death threat voicemail after inaction by prosecutor. These two Diablo III players stole virtual armor and gold and got prosecuted IRL. Delaware court approves Activision...

90s-style security flaw puts millions of routers at risk. Simple Website Flaw Exposed Data Of Charter Internet Customers. Thanks Slashdot.

Gaming the System: Computer Science Classrooms in the Workplace. Windows 10- Build 10122 Released To Fast Ring. General Motors says it owns your car's software. Thanks HARDOCP. LG's Incredible...

YouTube eyes Twitch user base, adds 60 FPS live streams with HTML5 playback. Jason Scott of Textfiles.com Wants Your AOL & Shovelware CDs. Thanks Ant.

Steam Early Access is now available for room13, an over-the-top action/platformer for Windows from a one-person development team. This is described as a "horror styled, arena shooter, where you...

Early Access to Lethal Tactics is now available on Steam, offering first crack at this turn-based tactics game from SkyBox Labs. This comes with two incentives, a 10% launch discount along with a...

Independent developer Lightbulb Crew announces May 27th is the launch date for Games of Glory, their free-to-play sci-fi MOBA, celebrating the news with a new trailer showing off the game's emphasis...

With a week to go before the release of Magnetic: Cage Closed, a new video is now available offering a look at the first 15 minutes of gameplay from the first-person puzzle game. Here's word:Guru...

Bethesda Softworks serves up a new trailer for The Executioner, the upcoming expansion coming to The Evil Within on May 26th. Here's a description for the clip which helps explain what we're seeing...

A new trailer from Overwatch shows off gameplay for McCree in Blizzard's upcoming shooter. Here's word: "See the outlaw McCree dispense justice on his own terms in this complete, unedited match from...

Age of Conan website has word that today marks seven years since the launch of Age of Conan, Funcom's MMORPG which has since been unchained. They celebrate the occasion with the release of some new...

The Battlefield website has first details on the Criminal Activity DLC for Battlefield Hardline that was already announced as part of the Battlefield Hardline Premium package. Here's word on the pack,...

Microsoft offers free 12-month EA Access subscriptions. NHL 16 restores trimmed features, introduces playoff beards. The Witcher 3: frame-rate not ideal on either console, despite technical...

Microsoft celebrates 25 years of wasting time at work with Solitaire tournament. Unikrn Opens Its Doors to UK-Based Consumers to Safely and Legally Wager on Worldwide eSports Matches and Tournaments....

NCSOFT announces plans to launch Blade & Soul in North America and Europe this winter, offering a westernized version of this MMORPG that's been operating in Asia since mid-2012. A Four Great...

Space Thinger by Wytchlight Games Kickstarter. "Space Thinger is an arcade space shooter with the emphasis firmly on close quarters space dog fighting." Also on Steam Greenlight.

DC Universe Online - Halls Of Power Part II Now Available. MechWarrior Online Patch Notes 19-May-2015.

Her Interactive announces the release of Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness, the 32nd(!) installment in this series of mystery games based on the venerable YA book series. This is available for Windows and...

Valve has registered a new trademark for a project called Chaperone." The description indicates this has to do with their VR/AR plans, saying: "Hardware and software, sensors, and beacons for the...

Daybreak Games' John Smedley tweets that they have hit almost 25,000 H1Z1 with bans: "24,837 have been banned for cheating" after a wry warning for users of a wallhack program called ESP. He calls...

Angel Adventures on the App Store on iTunes.

Victor Vran Interview on RPGWatch.

Iron Fish - Steam Greenlight. "Iron Fish is a psychological deep-sea thriller that challenges players to navigate the dangers that lurk at the bottom of the ocean, where humans no longer have the...

Assetto Corsa on Steam. Save 50%. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend on Steam. Save 50%. GameGuru on Steam. Save 25%. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing on Steam. Save 66%. Outer Space, Inner...

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel update May 19, 2015. Diablo III Patch 2.2.1 Now Live. Dungeons 2 Patch changelog. Homeworld Remastered Collection Update Information - May 19, 2015. Survivor Squad-...

Steam now offers Castaway Paradise Complete Edition for Windows and OS X, a life simulator in the vein of games like Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. Here's a launch trailer, and here's a bit on the...

SOF Studios announces the release of H-Hour: World's Elite on Steam, offering Early Access to this Windows third-person shooter with an emphasis on tactics. This is described as a community-led...

Paradox Interactive announces the release of a new patch for Cities: Skylines adding new content for free to the urban planning game. The full patch notes are in in the Paradox forums. Word is: "Going...

As promised, Blizzard has now opened the beta testing of Heroes of the Storm, their team brawler/MOBA starring a roster of Blizzard heroes. They offer new Super Sonya and Mad Martian Gazlowe Skins...

Mozilla Thunderbird version 31.7.0. Thanks Frans. WSJ- Apple dropped plans for a TV set more than a year ago. Backlash Against Facebooks Free Internet Service Grows. Thanks HARDOCP.

DLODLO ANNOUNCES WORLDS LIGHTEST PORTABLE IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES. Thanks HARDOCP.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Now Available for Xbox One. Farming Simulator 15 is Now Available for Xbox. This Weeks Xbox Deals with Gold.