Gears of War studio bringing aboard ex-Big Huge Games staffers as contractors first, planning to create "impossible" studio in Baltimore.

This week we check out Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown, Inversion, Rayman Origins 3DS, Sims 3 Katy Perry's Sweet Treats Expansion, and Bang Bang Racing.

Let's end the week with a flurry of pre-E3 unveils: of a new Gears of War game, a Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, and Star Wars 1313, an bounty hunting action adventure on the planet Coruscant.

Mark and Guy unbox possibly the most exciting package ever to grace the GameSpot UK office, a brand new replica Portal Gun.

[UPDATE] New Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, 3DS, Vita, and PC game arriving later this year, will be based on motion picture trilogy; Warner Bros. confirms voice acting.

New trailer for Crystal Dynamics' Lara Croft origin story reveals game to ship worldwide in early March for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

Check out the E3 2012 trailer for Tomb Raider.

[UPDATE]: Mystery Gears of War project named as Epic Games president Mike Capps reveals People Can Fly "involved" with title to be announced Monday.

Dishonored's combat gets thoroughly revealed in this haunting three-minute gameplay montage trailer.

Mercury Steam developing sequel to the 2010 action game; Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms announced.

Platinum Games' action title hitting store shelves early next year; demo to be included with Zone of the Enders HD Collection.

E3 2012 is almost here and the GameSpot AU/Asia team share their most anticipated, we humiliate people in Far Cry 3 Multiplayer and discuss what's up with Crysis 2 back on Steam.

Dodging, looting and chain combos? This might not be the Darksiders you're familiar with. Dan Chiappini explores Death's world in this preview.

How to complete all challenges on Subtle Arrow in Zambia.

$100 premium bundle includes Powerloader figurine, "xeno hive" box, four multiplayer characters from 1986 movie, weapons, and customization options.

How fan feedback changes to Doom 3: BFG Edition and Mass Effect 3 cheapen the originals and undermine the artistic growth of the medium.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman drop the gloves in Gods Among Us for 360, PS3, and Wii U; Mortal Kombat shop NetherRealm Studios handling development.

Series of shots from unannounced game show Isaac Clarke fighting necromorphs alongside partner in iceworld setting.

Namco Bandai reveals Artorias of the Abyss expansion included in Prepare to Die PC version hitting consoles this winter for $15; Steam version confirmed.

Outgoing executive Danny Bilson says secondhand games are a good thing for users, but "probably not so good for publishers"; Saints Row 4 to have "broader appeal."