Unreal Engine - What Next Gen Gaming Could/Should Look Like

By Mark

Would you like somewhat of a window into next gen gaming? Epic Games believe they can show you with the next iteration of the Unreal Engine.

The footage comes out of GDC and shows off a relatively brief video showing off incredibly nice visuals and some good, wholesome violent action. While this obviously isn't a depiction of gameplay, I can assure that this isn't pre-rendered footage. Word from the conference is that it was running real time in the engine there and then. Here's the footage and be sure to sound off in the comments.

Marvel vs Capcom 3 - Jill and Shuma-Gorath Official Trailers

By Mark

The coming downloadable characters, Jill and Shuma-Gorath, have finally gotten some offcial videos that showcase their playstyles and abilities in light of the DLC's release next week.

As you'd expect both trailers further convey the archaic 3 on 3 action that the title is known for and having more characters to choose from is never a bad thing. While Jill needs no introduction as she comes over from the Resident Evil franchise, some of you may be wondering who Shuma-Gorath is. In the Marvel universe Shuma-Gorath is often depicted as a 'demonic' enemy to Doctor Strange.

As for now though, here are the trailers.

Former Halo Devs Showcase New Game

By Mark

Meet Fallen Frontier, an upcoming stylish 2D blend of shooter and platformer. It's being developed by Moonshot Games, a team containing key members that also worked on the first three Halo titles.

As for the game itself it's going to be set in an "original hard sci-fi universe" and will let players play either on their own or with a friend in co-op. For those of you heading to PAX East next week be on the lookout for it as it'll also be playable there.

Behind The Scenes With Halo: Reach's 'Defiant' DLC

By Mark

Now that 343 Industries are in control when it comes to all things Halo, the team have decided to put out a video showing what goes on behind the scenes while they work on their "first, full direct Halo game project".

The latest addition to Halo: Reach is also being created in partnership with Certain Affinity who worked on Halo 2 maps and most recently helped out with Call of Duty: Black Ops' First Strike DLC. 'Defiant' will be landing on March 15th and is bringing four new maps as well as some achievements bundling up to 150 Gamerscore.  

Anarchy Reigns Fight to the Death Trailer

By Jonny

The developer of sexy hack ‘n ‘slash Bayonetta and adrenaline fueled shooter Vanquish have released a new trailer for their brand new ip Anarchy Reigns.

Platinum Games newest title is an interesting one, largely due to the fact  it brings something new to the multiplayer table. Online brawler Anarchy Reigns is a purely multiplayer hack ‘n’ slash to put it bluntly, taking the combat from games such as Bayonetta and Devil May Cry and adding it to the online world for pure multiplayer mayhem.

The trailer gives us a glimpse of some of the stage and environmental hazards players will have to be wary off such as giant saw blades and even a Tsunami.

Crysis 2: Multiplayer Progession - Weaponry

By Mark

Crytek and EA have put together another 'multiplayer progression' video that focuses on the weaponry aspect of the upcoming Crysis 2. You get to see how you'll be able to customise your loadouts and change up the accessories to match your playstyle.

Crysis 2  will be launching on March 22nd in North America and Marth 25th in Europe, for now though check out the video.

Homefront is THQ’s most pre-ordered title

By Jonny

The new first person shooter from Kaos Studios is off to a blinding start thanks to its record breaking pre-order numbers for publisher THQ. The core games boss of  THQ Danny Bilson has stated that around 200,000 people from the US have already snapped up a pre-order of Homefront ahead of its March 15 release date.

THQ also look set to pick up quite a few more pre-orders before the games release thanks to the announcement of a free OnLive console with every pre-order last week.

THQ and Kaos Studios seem to have hit the nail on the head with Homefront, check back closer to the games release date for more news and trailers.