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Many have long speculated that Diablo 3 would be coming to consoles, and Blizzard has never outright denied the possibility. The ongoing search for the truth behind whether or not we’ll be able to play Diablo 3 on something other than the computer has been a long one, but apparently all we had to was ask — at least, that’s what one twitter user did. A twitter follower of Blizzard Community Manager Micah Whiple asked whether or not Blizz planned on releasing Diablo 3 on consoles....

Nintendo has Mario Kart. Sony has Gran Turismo. And Microsoft has Forza, the Xbox-exclusive racing franchise that consistently earns critical acclaim and financial success. Two Forza games, Forza Motorsport 5 and Forza Horizon 2, have already reached the Xbox One, and another arrives this year. Forza Motorsport 6 is on the way. Forza Motorsport 6 was announced back in January with a trailer that focused on the new 2017 Ford GT Supercar; nobody expected more information to arrive until E3 starts later this month....

The Horde Command Pack, the first DLC content to release for Gears of War 3 was flat out, not worth the money. It’s content that should have been included in the game. In fact, it was made up of content included in the game but was intentionally locked to charge players for it aftewards for use in one mode, while the maps it offered were given out to everyone for free in the other mode....

Following the announcement of God of War: Ascension multiplayer at the beginning of the week, reactions have been mixed to say the least - with some players enthusiastically embracing the idea of Spartan co-op mayhem and others remaining downright frustrated by the (arguably) unnecessary addition. By now, the argument that development time and resources would have been better spent adding more single player content should be familiar to anyone who followed the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer controversy; however, as more and more games attempt to add replay value through co-op and competitive online offerings - there is something to be said for unique multiplayer modes (even if they are still, at their core, less essential than the single player experience)....

A pile of major video games are releasing next week and while Uncharted 3 may come top to mind, on the multi-platform side of things there are high profile franchises each seeing a new installment. Warner Bros. Interactive has Lord of the Rings: War in the North, the brutally violent co-op adventure that explores more of Middle-earth, and Activision has the remake of the remake in GoldenEye 007: Reloaded with its 4-player splitscreen action and 60 fps frame rate....

While the triple-A battle between the PS4 and Xbox One has already begun, the indie battle has yet to fully take shape. Yes, Sony has got off to a great start with a few independent releases like Resogun and Contrast, but Microsoft has yet to officially rollout their program. But whenever they do, Microsoft might be at a significant disadvantage, especially if they make the PS4 a more attractive option. And that’s exactly what Microsoft could be doing, at least according to The Fullbright Company’s Steve Gaynor....

Just a few days ago, Final Fantasy Type-0 hit the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and while it might be new to consoles, it isn’t actually new game. See, Final Fantasy Type-0 started life as a PSP-exclusive, which was released (in Japan) way back in 2011. The impressive HD-remaster might’ve introduced the title to a fresh audience, but at its core, the game is approaching four years old. Final Fantasy Type-0 is part of a trend that’s becoming increasingly prevalent among game developers: take a popular or well-reviewed handheld title, and then sell it again to console owners....

When Blizzard pulled the plug on the paper-based World of Warcraft trading card game, it didn’t come as much of a surprise. The game quickly fell behind its competition (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and YuGiOh) in both sales and its reception. The bitter taste left after the trading card game’s cancellation made many fans skeptical that Blizzard could pull off an all-digital card game when the developer announced Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft in early 2013....

There’s no denying that crowdfunding has changed the landscape of the current gaming market. From the way games are funded to the way they are released, the last few years have seen a noticeable shift towards a transparency of development, sometimes to the detriment of titles. All of this had to start somewhere though, and the game that reportedly kickstarted this trend is a game called High Strangeness. Touted as a “12 bit action/adventure” game, High Strangeness claims to be the first game to have been successfully funded on the popular Kickstarter platform....

SPOILERS: This review contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Life is Strange: Episode 2. Like the previous two episodes, the mellow, indie-rock aesthetic of Life Is Strange Episode 3: “Chaos Theory” hits a mix of sweet and sour notes. “Chaos Theory” proves that your choices really do matter, and that the consequences of your previous actions might be tough to swallow, whether it’s as small a thing as a dead plant or as large as a dead classmate....

It’s been quite some time since gamers have had a new Mega Man title to play through. The once iconic Capcom property has fallen by the wayside in recent years, despite a cult following and ample demand for a new platforming installment. Today, however, some interesting news has emerged that claims that the loveable blue bomber will finally be returning to televisions everywhere, but it may not be exactly what fans were expecting....

While most developers tend to gravitate towards the creation of in-game models or interesting AI developments, there are a great deal of aspects that do not often make their way into the public’s eye. Of these, some are more flattering than others and in true Mortal Kombat fashion, the developers of Mortal Kombat X have taken the time to shed some light on one of the messier aspects of making the game....

After a full debut and gameplay previews back at E3 2014, it’s been a steady stream of news from NetherRealm Studios regarding Mortal Kombat X. From the character reveals to guest character teases to new gameplay features, Mortal Kombat X has let information trickle out slowly but surely, ensuring that fans have a chance to savor each announcement. It’s becoming a little difficult to savor those announcements as of late, however, as they have started to come in fast and furious....

Need for Speed: The Run is shaping up to be one of the must have racing titles during this already crowded holiday season. Today we have three trailers that show off the game’s multiplayer features, and the directing skills of Michael Bay. We also have a trailer that displays some unique footage of NFS: The Run and the more recent single from The Black Keys called “Lonely Boy.” Last week we brought you news that Michael Bay – who is known for his more recent work on the Transformers movies – would be directing a trailer for Need for Speed: The Run....

In an official update on their site, Yacht Club Games has begun working on the content detailed in their stretch goals for the Kickstarter project and they’re now working to deliver that content. Shovel Knight’s first and biggest update yet is a free campaign. Shovel Knight: The Plague of Shadows introduces fan favorite boss character, Plague Knight, as he works to concoct the ultimate potion known as Serus Supernus. Crafting such a potion is not as easy as it should be for Plague Knight however....

The recent tech demo of the Snowdrop engine featured environments from Tom Clancy’s The Division and was frankly gorgeous; it’s easy to get lost in the simple sight of frost forming and then melting on the bonnet of an abandoned car. But Massive Entertainment’s upcoming multiplayer shooter RPG seems to have a lot more going for it than just looking pretty, and getting too hypnotized by the detailed surroundings could be enough to get you and your entire team killed....

We’re only a week out from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and it’s probably safe to say that PC, PS4, and Xbox One players alike are looking forward to playing the open-world RPG. It’s times like this, though, when new gameplay trailers can help hold people over, despite how quickly a week can go by. Several trailers have been released over the last month that offer new looks at the gameplay of Geralt’s final adventure, but while some are looking at the mechanics, others are taking note of the game’s visuals....

Since its debut back at E3 2012, Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs has remained one of the industry’s most anticipated titles - even after the game was delayed from November 15, 2013 to May 27, 2014. Since that time, the developer has detailed the reasons for the unexpected bump into 2014 - promising that disappointed or suspicious gamers would find the finished product to be well worth the wait. According to Ubisoft, they have long-term franchise plans for Watch Dogs, and to their credit, did not want to push out a product that fell short of their ultimate vision - simply to meet a pre-established release date (or cash in on holiday season sales)....

Good news for fans of XCOM: Enemy Unknown may be coming sooner than expected. After Firaxis Games surprised just about everyone in the gaming community by releasing one of the best old-meets-new strategy games in recent years, a follow-up was all but guaranteed. But until now, the team has been silent. Now it seems that not only will Firaxis have something to announce come Gamescom 2013 in Cologne, Germany (beginning August 21, 2013), they might even have something to show....

Toshihiro Nagoshi is the creator of the critically acclaimed Yakuza franchise. While the game is more popular in Japan than in Western markets, it is still highly regarded by many PlayStation 3 owners. Which is why it should only come as good news that Nagoshi has announced the formation of his new studio, Studio Yakuza and two new games for the franchise. The first of the two Yakuza games is Yakuza: Black Panther 2 for the PSP....