Reverb Publishing today announced it’s giving away 10,000 Ravaged Beta keys to enthusiastic PC gamers who follow the company on Twitter or “Like” it on Facebook. Ravaged is a Reverb-published, 32-player, first-person online multiplayer shooter designed specifically for the PC, giving players a vast array of weapons, ground- and air-based vehicles, and dedicated servers to provide maxim... more.

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.

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.

Second Annual Dota 2 Championships Broadcast Live This Weekend Valve, creators of best-selling game franchises (such as Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, Portal, and Team Fortress) and leading technologies (such as Steam and Source), today announced the start of The International Dota 2 Championships 2012. The event takes place today through Sunday at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA. ... 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.

Taitale Studios, the completely independent shop behind the hotly anticipated MMORTS title, Novus AEterno, is showcasing Novus AEterno at PAX Prime August 31 - September 2, 2012 with not only demonstrations, but with hands on opportunities for fans at Booth #3436. Meet the 20-year-old gamer, Nick Nieuwoudt, who in just five years built a Seamless Persistent AAA MMORTS game, a world-class ... more.

Reverb Publishing today announced it will publish 2 Dawn Games’ stunning first-person online multiplayer title, Ravaged. Built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 3, Ravaged is an online PC first-person shooter that hammers gamers with savage balls-to-the-wall combat featuring five classes, clan support and dedicated servers. Indie developer 2 Dawn Games, comprised of veteran staff membe... more.

Today, Ubisoft announced its diverse lineup for PAX Prime, including Assassin’s Creed III, Far Cry  3 and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist™. Along with the slew of highly anticipated sequels, Ubisoft will be showcasing two Wii U™ exclusives and two upcoming shooters. Attendees can experience Ubisoft’s PAX Prime lineup at booths 612, 632 and 832 at the Washington State Convention ... more.

Konami Digital Entertainment, today announced that acclaimed game designer and director Hideo Kojima will participate in a discussion surrounding the past, present and future of Metal Gear during PAX Prime 2012. Serving as moderator will be industry veteran Geoff Keighley. The one hour introspective will focus on the history of the award winning franchise in celebration of Metal Gear's 25th... more.