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by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Jun 17, 2011 1:15PM PDT

Prototype 2 is set to deliver a new adventure, built upon a fresh engine, and starring a new lead character. Former soldier James Heller hunts down Alex Mercer (the original game's hero) in a revenge drama set for 2012. Read more

by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jun 17, 2011 12:30PM PDT

The latest Mass Effect 3 rumor suggests a separate "standalone" co-op mode that allows four players to play against an onslaught of enemies. Read more

by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jun 17, 2011 9:45AM PDT

Warner Bros. and Nether Realms have announced a Mortal Kombat "Season Pass" exclusive to the Xbox 360, which will grant you all four DLC characters for $15, rather than the $20 if bought individually. Read more

We grab a few minutes with Assassin's Creed Revelations' presentation director, Brent Ashe, to find out a bit more about what to expect from Ezio's next adventure. Read more

by Alice O'Connor, shacknews.com, Jun 17, 2011 6:00AM PDT

"Strong factions internally" at id Software fancy returning the Quake series to its roots with a reboot of the original, Lovecraftian-y style, John Carmack has revealed. Read more

by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jun 16, 2011 3:45PM PDT

Valve has announced a contest to create a music video for The National's song, "Exile Vilify." The contest closes July 15 and the winner will get an autographed guitar and Portal swag. Read more

by Xav de Matos, shacknews.com, Jun 16, 2011 3:00PM PDT

Developer Croteam returns to the world of Serious Sam with his first new adventure since 2005. Serious Sam 3 might sport a new, impressive engine, but it's the same over-the-top and hardcore gameplay the serious is known for. Read more

by Steve Watts, shacknews.com, Jun 16, 2011 2:15PM PDT

The newly-revealed box art for Batman: Arkham City has outed the Games for Windows Live logo emblazoned across the top. Read more

If you don't want to pre-order Battlefield 3, EA has confirmed you'll still be able to access the Physical Warfare weapons and Back to Karkand DLC. Read more

by Andrew Yoon, shacknews.com, Jun 16, 2011 12:45PM PDT

Microsoft has released an official Windows SDK for Kinect, allowing "researchers, developers and enthusiasts" the ability to create new Kinect hacks. Read more

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