Independent micro studio BitFlip Games today announced that Minion Master, its debut strategy release that seamlessly combines elements of tabletop gaming, turn based and real-time strategy, and collectible card building games doubled its player base during the the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) in Seattle, Washington that took place on August 31st – 2nd September. The news coincides with a new ... more.

Valve announces a major update to the Steam gaming platform called Big Picture. Steam's new Big Picture mode lets gamers access all of their favorite Steam games on a television. With the press of a button, Steam displays a new full-screen user interface optimized for readability and interaction on TV. Big Picture has been designed to be used with a traditional game controller, while also ... more.

In the newest trailer for ShootMania Storm, Nadeo highlights the level editing abilities for the upcoming competitive first-person shooter. ShootMania Storm is the second game on the ManiaPlanet platform. An unlimited gaming world customized for you ● Whether they are classic or developed exclusively for ShootMania Storm, the wide variety of maps and gaming modes offered within the ga... more.

Greenlight has launched, completely changing the way independent developers get their game on Valve’s digital distribution platform. We couldn’t be happier that Rekoil is now up on Greenlight; with its tight multiplayer game and extensive mod support, it’s a game that’s built on community. Given how much fun people were having with Rekoil on the PAX floor, it’s about time we let... more.

Ubisoft is releasing today the second video in a new series of Island Survival Guides for Far Cry 3. Far Cry 3 – Island Survival Guide: Psychopaths, Drugs & Other Dangers. Agent Huntley, an ex-CIA operative, continues his insider’s tour of the insanity of Far Cry 3. Discover the truth about the depraved drug & human trafficking on the island. Get tips on how to strategically us... more.

While pre-orders continue to fly off the virtual shelves for War of the Roses, the upcoming medieval squad combat title from Paradox Interactive and Fatshark, tensions rise between the York and Lancaster factions as bloody beta battles are fought online. Now, to make things even more chaotic, the game's developers will be joining the fray themselves, lending their combat prowess and tactical ... more.

Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the public launch of the new Steam Community with features focused on finding and sharing the best community content. Steam is a leading platform for the delivery and management of PC and Mac games with over 40 million accounts aro... more.

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) kicks off its PAX Prime PlanetSide 2 presence by lifting the game's consumer NDA, allowing show attendees and beta testers to share, live stream and openly discuss their experiences battling thousands of other players in the war for Auraxis. SOE kicked off external beta testing for PlanetSide 2 on August 3rd. In that time, PlanetSide 2 beta has seen a massive a... more.

Ubisoft is releasing today the first video in a new series of Island Survival Guides for Far Cry 3. Welcome to the Rook Islands! Join Agent Huntley, an ex-CIA operative, for an insider’s tour of the insanity of Far Cry 3. Discover the island’s history. Meet the mysterious and deadly residents. And step into a world of exotic animals and extreme travel. Far Cry 3 will be releasin... more.

Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher widely known for breakout titles like Digimon Masters and Silkroad Online, stampedes into the open beta of their highly anticipated free-to-play MMORPG, Knight Age, today. The characters that players create and play during open beta will move directly into commercial launch.  This is also the last chance to enter one of the most sought ... more.