The first step in programming isn't learning learning a specific language, but understanding programming logic. Algo-Bot, the cheerful lead character of the upcoming game of the same name, is here to help, with a new mini-site explaining the "anatomy of code." Visit www.algo-bot.com for an "inside" look at basic programming logic, and while you're there, grab some great hi-res wallpapers and im... more.

Your ticket to sunny beaches and political corruption is now ready! After a delay in the production process, the boxed retail version of Tropico 5 for PC is now available at retailers across North America. Retail purchasers can now take control of the island paradise and become a magnanimous leader of the people, or impose the fierce grip of tyranny amongst the populace. As long as El President... more.

Today Codemasters revealed a new video showcasing the Street racing discipline, one of the five unique styles of racing set to star in the game’s new world of professional motorsport. The video reveals a wide range of Grid Autosport’s cars that compete in the Street discipline going wheel-to-wheel in dramatic and claustrophobic races. The video also features Dan Trent and Matt Burton from P... more.

Feeling like getting an early peek at what is lurking in Castle Shadowgate? Development team Zojoi and indie games partner Reverb Triple XP announced today that the closed Beta access of Shadowgate, one of the most renowned adventure titles in video game history, will be available starting today. Closed Beta access is available to both Kickstarter backers of Shadowgate and new adventure seekers... more.

Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio today revealed the third expansion for Europa Universalis IV, the award-winning grand strategy game of empire-building and global domination. The new mini expansion, entitled Res Publica, will introduce new systems of governance and trade to the game, including an all-new government type and several new Idea Groups for ambitious strategists to ... more.

The most popular variant of Blood Bowl is back in a new version, available now on Steam! With the arrival of the Knockout Edition, Dungeonbowl now gains an AI! Two years ago Cyanide presented Dungeonbowl, a strategy game adapted from Blood Bowl, a board game by Games Workshop. Combining Warhammer's wacky fantasy universe with American football, Dungeonbowl offers you the opportunity to play a b... more.

Drakengard 3 fans can now complete their character inventory, as Square Enix, today released the final batch of downloadable content (DLC) for the game and a trailer that walks viewers through the over 30 items of DLC that are now available. Offering players a variety of premium items, the latest DLC includes some previously exclusive (pre-order and Collector’s Edition) garbs seen in previous... more.

To celebrate the upcoming June 17th PC retail launch of Tropico 5 in North America, Kalypso Media today announced they are rewarding the retail community by providing the first planned DLC pack - ‘The Big Cheese’ - at no cost to those who have been patiently awaiting the North American retail version. This special bonus comes directly from Kalypso and El Presidente as a special “thank you... more.

It's time! Secret Ponchos, a game that's been getting quite a good bit of attention since we first announced it, has now hit Steam Early Access ahead of the PS4 launch. Check out this brand new gameplay trailer and then head over to the Steam page. To encourage players to get into the game nice and early -- thus helping to ensure the final game is as good as it can be -- the team is offering a ... more.

3000AD announced today that its upcoming MMOFPS Line of Defense will make its debut on Steam Early Access in July as part of its public Beta testing program. Line of Defense features a massive world with large continents, enormous bases some spanning more than 16 sq. km, as well as unique climate zones and weather patterns, plenty of space for the skill-based Player-vs.-player FPS combat. In... more.