The gameplay of Rockstar's GTA games is often imitated, but the series' essence is never duplicated. Carolyn Petit explores what makes the games special to her, and what she hopes to find in GTAV.

Free digital copy of 2007 shooter included for those who reserve Crytek's new game; all preorders upgraded to Hunter Edition.

State's legal team files suit against Schilling, other architects of controversial $75 million loan to bring Amalur studio to state.

Pre-order your copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops II and receive the bonus multiplayer map Nuketown 2025 free.

Grand Theft Auto parent publisher boss claims next-generation game development not necessarily more expensive or complicated than it is on current tech.

Visceral Games' new co-op shooter dated for late March 2013; all preorders upgraded to Overkill Edition.

Mercenaries mode maps High Seas Fortress, Rail Yard, and Catacombs now available on Xbox 360, PS3 for $1 each.

2K Czech staffing up for "unannounced and super interesting" project; developer has 15 open positions across its two offices.

Gearbox Software president claims Wii U controller is best input Nintendo has ever made for FPS and hardcore games.

Technology giant's game business posts diminished revenue, profit due to "lower" sales of PS3, PSP hardware and software sales.

$15 gameplay, appearance shortcut bundles and $30 Season Pass now available for Ubisoft's new action game; second-hand users need to pay $10 for full online access.

Microsoft's upcoming shooter comes packed with two weeks of Xbox Live Gold, 343 Industries developer reveals.

GameSpot Asia's Jonathan Toyad checks out the recent closed beta session of Webzen's free-to-play FPS, but does he find much joy or repetition within its modern warfare trappings?

Show creator Kurt Sutter says after "no interest" from industry and "little support" from Fox, he is no longer pursuing tie-in.

We speak to 343 Industries head Bonnie Ross and Halo 4 executive producer Kiki Wolfkill about the challenges of taking on one of the industry's biggest franchises.

Hotline Miami looks like your kind of game, eh? Learn some useful tricks before you put on that mask.

If you're as excited about the return of Master Chief as we are then you may want to try out these mobile games that play like Halo 4.

Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford claims Wii U controller is best input Nintendo has ever made for first-person shooters, other hardcore games.

Adaptation of Peter Jackson's films now available for 3DS, DS, and PS Vita; coming to consoles and PC next month; Lord of the Rings Online available for Mac this week.