Square Enix has released the E3 trailer for its upcoming first person puzzle game, Quantum Conundrum. This is the puzzle game designed by Kim Swift, formerly of Valve and one of the co-creators of Portal. As a Portal fan, that's all I need to know. Here's the official description of the game: In Quantum Conundrum, players take on the role of a young kid dropped off on his uncle’s doorstep for the weekend; his uncle just so happens to be the brilliant, eccentric inventor, Professor Fitz Quadwrangle. Upon entering the Professor’s vast manor home retrofitted with crazy technology to test his latest hypotheses, players quickly realize their uncle has gone missing. Fortunately, players soon gain access to Professor Quadwrangle’s latest invention, the Inter-Dimensional Shift Device, … [Read more...]

Here's some breaking news out of WWE: top superstar Randy Orton has been suspended for 60 days by WWE due to his second violation of the company's Wellness Policy. That means if he fails it again, he's terminated. Here's the small blurb from WWE.com: In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Randy Orton for 60 days effective today for his second violation of the company's policy. … [Read more...]

The new Heisman Challenge mode has finally be unveiled by EA Sports. Be sure to check out the trailer above, plus we have screenshots in the gallery at the end of the post. The new mode features ten Heisman winners: Marcus Allen– 1981 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Southern California Doug Flutie– 1984 Heisman Trophy recipient, Boston College Eddie George– 1995 Heisman Trophy recipient, Ohio State University Robert Griffin III– 2011 Heisman Trophy recipient, Baylor University Desmond Howard– 1991 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Michigan Carson Palmer– 2002 Heisman Trophy recipient, University of Southern California Barry Sanders– 1988 Heisman Trophy recipient, Oklahoma State University Charlie Ward– 1993 Heisman Trophy recipient, … [Read more...]

Bethesda and id Software are bringing DOOM back this fall with the release of DOOM 3 BFG Edition. DOOM 3 was originally released for the PC in 2004, and Xbox in 2005. This BFG re-release is packing the complete DOOM 3 and its Resurrection of Evil expansion... both fully remastered in stunning HD. That's not all though, the BFG edition is also bringing seven all new levels titled "The Lost Mission." Why stop there though right? It'll also include the original DOOM and DOOM 2, meaning you're getting the complete set of the PC classics here. This will be the first time DOOM has appeared on Playstation 3. “DOOM 3 was enthusiastically embraced by gamers worldwide at its release,” said John Carmack, Technical Director at id Software. “Today, the full experience has been enhanced … [Read more...]

Ratchet & Clank celebrates its 10th year as a beloved gaming franchise later this year, and the fine folks at Insomniac Games will be celebrating with the release of the Ratchet & Clank HD Collection, which is of course the remastered versions of the Playstation 2 classics. But, they're not stopping at polishing up PS2 games and serving them back to us in glorious HD. Nope, Insomniac is doing us one better: they've developed an all new Ratchet & Clank downloadable game that will be hitting PSN this Fall: Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault. Full Frontal Assault is said to be "a fun-sized Ratchet adventure which will be available for download exclusively on the PlayStation Store. We’ve returned to the series’ classic feel, camera, controls and weapons, while … [Read more...]

Square Enix has a dropped a pre-E3 trailer for Hitman: Absolution dubbed "Attack of the Saints." The trailer shows off some leather wearing chicks dressed as nuns out to kill Agent 47, who does what Agent 47 does best... kill. It's a pretty sweet trailer so do check it out above. A run-down motel room allows Agent 47 the time to treat his wounds. Meanwhile, his former employer, the ICA, send a deadly specialized wetworks team after him: "The Saints." The ICA wants 47 dead, but that's easier said than done... Square Enix promises that we'll see a ton of Hitman: Absolution at E3 next week, and I can't wait for it. The game hits stores on November 20th for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. … [Read more...]

THQ sent out a press release today touting the appointment of a new president, effective immediately. The new President of THQ is none-other than Jason Rubin, who has over 20 years of experience in the video game industry. Some highlights of Mr. Rubin's resume including co-founding Naughty Dog, the highly popular Sony studio responsible for a ton of awesome gaming. In addition to co-founding Naughty Dog, Jason Rubin was the co-creator and game director for Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, both praised and iconic franchises of their generations (PS1 and PS2 respectively). “Jason’s proven track record in the industry speaks for itself, and he is one of the brightest minds in the business,” said Brian Farrell, the Chairman and CEO of THQ. “We believe he can be a game changer … [Read more...]