Eurogamer.net • News

Popular now

• 

  Game screenshots taken at such high quality they look like art

  One man's mission to show how beautiful they can be. 50

• 

  Microsoft Points to remain the standard on Xbox 360

  But you can use regular currency or points on Windows 8 machines. 27

• 

  Square defends the high price of its mobile games

  Its high-end games provide 60+ hours, "rich storylines, high quality graphics and challenging, diverse combat." 22

• 

  Forza Horizon demo live now

  Events and a bit of the map to explore. 57

• 

  Hackers massacre thousands instantly in World of Warcraft

  Players catch it all on camera. 67

• 

  The Binding of Isaac hits retail with The Most Unholy Edition

  Tears of joy? 10

Recently popular

• 

  Painting on wall of Modern Warfare 2 toilet upsets some Muslims

  Favela map pulled out of rotation by Activision. 297

• 

  Prison Architect makes Introversion $100,000 in 72 hours

  Four people spent $1000! 24

• 

  How do you get a job in the game industry? "Give yourself one," Valve tells us

  "It's that easy." 132

• 

  DayZ standalone release this year, says Dean Hall

  And gives his opinion on lookalike War Z. 46

• 

  FIFA 13 Ultimate Team uproar: exploit allowed some people abundant access to stars

  UPDATE #2: EA issues permanent bans to players creating Messi situation. 51

• 

  Sony shocks world and announces PS3 super duper Slim

  Enough to undermine Wii U sales this Christmas? 241

• 

  Painting on wall of Modern Warfare 2 toilet upsets some Muslims

  Favela map pulled out of rotation by Activision. 297

• 

  Hackers massacre thousands instantly in World of Warcraft

  Players catch it all on camera. 67

• 

  Xbox 360 dashboard update to mark switch from Microsoft Points to real money - report

  Windows 8 heralds change. 59

• 

  Sony sues Kevin Butler actor for advertising the Wii

  Really. 51

• 

  Angry Birds Star Wars out next month

  "They are not Angry Birds dressed up as Star Wars characters. They are characters in their own right." 64

• 

  Why 343 isn't ready to show us Master Chief's face

  But is it prepared to kill Halo's iconic hero? 35

• 

  Rayman Legends no longer a Wii U launch title

  Slips to Q1 2013. 46

• UK charts: FIFA 13 defends top spot from Resi 6

  Just Dance 4 and NBA 2K13 enter top 10. 22

• Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified doesn't have Zombies

  "Multiplayer took priority." 29

• Glossy Sensible Software biography book funded on Kickstarter

  Order one for your coffee table. 15

Saturday 6 October 2012

• College Ruled Universe is a stylish side-scrolling shooter/platformer due in December

  Already funded on Kickstarter, but could use more Greenlight votes. 3

Friday 5 October 2012

• 

  Microsoft reward scheme gives you 17p on your birthday

  UPDATE: A list of the top ten 20 Microsoft Point items you can buy! 140

• 

  US Senate candidate criticised for playing WoW

  "Maine needs a State Senator that lives in the real world." 108

• 

  Skyrim Hearthfire DLC hits Steam as PS3 owners begin to lose hope

  "It's our problem, and it's on us to solve it." 55

• 

  Noby Noby Boy hauled off App Store next week

  "Thank you for playing this silly app." 14

• 

  New Rambo screenshot teases old locale

  Look familiar? 32

• 

  Xbox 360's first free-to-play MMO Happy Wars due next week

  Requires Xbox Live gold membership. 63

• 

  Zynga shares tumble to all-time low as boss tells staff everything's okay

  "Let's not lose sight of the bigger picture." 45

• 

  Sony: PS Mobile highlights our drive to keep PlayStation relevant

  PlayStation must reach beyond the "narrow world" of consoles, says UK boss. 41

• The Unfinished Swan release date announced

  Live a week early for PS Plus subscribers. 24

• Retro City Rampage out this month on PS3 and PS Vita

  WiiWare and XBLA versions out later this year. 17

• Spanish police name a sting after Pokémon

  It was actually called "Operation Pokémon." 23

• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night rises on EU PSN

  Only five years after it came out on XBLA and the US PSN. 40

• Animal Crossing 3DS has a comedy club and a tropical island

  Plus: new co-op games, a megaphone and a campsite. 12

• Joe Danger 2 PS3 release date confirmed

  Plus! The 10 hours of extra content is detailed. 28

• Samurai Gunn is one brilliant 2D multiplayer game to look out for

  One sword, three bullets, 10 kills. Gameplay footage inside. 11

• Pid's hard mode transforms "cheery learning curve" into a "nightmare"

  New video shows why. 7

• Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock PlayStation Vita release date

  It's last week if you've travelled two weeks in the future. 15

• Deadlight heading to Steam later this month

  Features "improved graphics, a new nightmare mode and the full OST." 21

Thursday 4 October 2012

• 

  Notch shows off first footage of 0x10^C

  Pronounced "10 to the C." 71

• 

  First Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U screenshots show improved graphics

  Shiny new textures. 78

• 

  Huge free Mass Effect 3 expansion sees return of the Collectors

  Retaliation multiplayer DLC available next week. 48

• 

  World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria week one sales less than Cataclysm's day one

  2.7 million in seven days compared to 3.3 million in a day. 56

• 

  Xbox Music to offer free music streaming, launches this month - report

  Subscription-based and ad-funded models directly target Spotify. 82

• 

  FIFA 13 biggest sports video game ever

  And biggest game of 2012 so far. Eye-watering UK sales figures revealed. 57

• 

  No Doubt vs. Activision lawsuit settled

  Hella good. 32

• 

  FIFA 13 was the most downloaded PS3 game in September, only on sale for three days

  Despite Ł49.99 price tag. 55

• Minecraft documentary due in early December

  Molyneux: "It's far better than a god game or any game I've done." 41

• Limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL heading to Europe this year

  Mario Kart 7 bundle coming in November. 19

• SWTOR creative director Daniel Erickson leaves BioWare Austin

  Will he wind up at Bethesda's new Austin-based studio Battlecry? 18

• Success for War of the Roses means permanent franchise team established

  It's here to stay! 15

• Facebook passes 1 billion active users

  "Humbled" Mark Zuckerberg explains why the service is like a chair. 45

• The War Z closed beta begins 31st October

  But you can pay to play on 15th October. New trailer inside. 16

• Bethesda's new Battlecry studio building new free-to-play online game

  Fallout? 19

• Assassin's Creed 3 trailer details Connor backstory

  Revelations? 10

• Nintendo adds more full retail games to the 3DS eShop

  Ocarina 3D, SMB 3D Land, Star Fox 64 and Mario Kart 7 available now. 36

• Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two a Wii U launch title

  New screenshots revealed. 13

• Suda 51's Liberation Maiden available now on the 3DS eShop

  Pullblox sequel and new games from the creators of Seaman and FF Tactics due this year. 20

• Sony shows off Resistance Collection, includes DLC

  Due "winter" in the US, no word on European date. 26

• Re-Volt Classic launches on App Store

  Ported by former Split/Second, Pure dev. 18

• PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale's Big Daddy and Little Sister are penned by Ken Levine

  We expect to hear a lot of "Mr. Bubbles" and whale moans. 24

• Trials Evolution: Origin of Pain DLC released tomorrow

  36 new tracks so you never get tyred. 21

• Paper Mario: Sticker Star release set for early December

  Features goat attacks. New trailer released. 25

• Legend of Grimrock's Dungeon Editor due tomorrow

  Along with a bajillion tweaks from the beta. 4

Wednesday 3 October 2012

• 

  Resident Evil 6 day-one patch breaks PSN copies

  UPDATE: Amended patch due 5pm UK time, Sony announces. 94

• 

  Watch XCOM: Enemy Unknown developer failing to sell his game early

  "You're going to level up in life!" 46

• 

  Cliff Bleszinski does the unreal and leaves Epic

  "It's time for a much needed break." 68

• 

  Assassin's Creed 3 DLC pits you against an evil George Washington

  Season pass to cost Ł23.99 / $30. 59

• 

  Wizardry's Brathwaite and id/Ion Storm's Hall Kickstarting Old School Role-Playing Game

  Possibly two, if $1.9 million is raised. 35

• 

  Resident Evil 6, Hell Yeah! on EU PlayStation Store today

  Plus Sega classics NiGHTS and Sonic Adventure 2. 43

• 

  Pay what you like Humble Indie Bundle 6 rakes in $2 million

  Notch splashes $10,000 on it. 24

• 

  Eye-catching Mario, Animal Crossing 3DS XL designs announced

  Zelda, Mario 3DS games coming to Japanese eShop. 29

• Will Creative Assembly consider always online for Total War: Rome 2?

  "It's certainly not something we're planning to do." 26

• Hilarious mini-game collection Realistic Summer Sports Simulator now free on PC

  QWOP creator: "One of my favourite iPad games ever." 6

• Pay-what-you-want indie games site launches, spotlights SpaceChem

  IndieGameStand to sell a different DRM-free title every four days. 14

• Toyota creates a Kinect enabled car

  One step closer to Knight Rider. 32

• Battle for Presidency is a fighter starring US presidents and nominees

  Valve's Chet Faliszek: "That's like the most awesome game." 13

• Make Something Unreal Live 2013 competition begins

  Calling all students, calling all students. 5

• Escape Plan gets new direct controls

  Director's Cut DLC out now, too. 9